This song is a perfect example of the brilliance of Rory's songwriting. In this instance, his lyrics, with their candid simplicity, actually serve as a backdrop to the soul-stirring music instead of the other way around. IMO, no other guitarist could evoke such passion and emotion from their playing as Rory did. You simply could not separate the man from the music and the connection that pulls the listener into the moment with him. I love that you truly felt this song - a great reaction. Suggest you react to the Irish Tour '74 album (audio) version of Walk On Hot Coals, it's a tour de force. Also there's a live audio version of Just The Smile (from the John Peel Sunday Concert, '71) that you might enjoy, it's a sublime acoustic guitar journey. Anyway, thanks, Alan, and please keep on...
Good morning Nora , thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. I must simply say that I feel and agree with what you point out . And the recommendations, well I’d be a fool not too find these tracks . The more I hear RG the more he’s now part of my musical life 😊😎👍
I am from Cork which is one of the venues where the irish Tour was filmed. A million miles away was just one of the highlights. I get goose bumps still every time I see this clip. It brings me so many many memories. You got the interpretation spot on.
I really think this is one of Rory's most personal songs and it gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Rory suffered from depression most of his life, and I think this encapsulates that feeling of being alone regardless of the press of people around you. Thank you for this reaction Alan. I appreciate that you looked past the surface of the lyrics for the deeper meaning behind them.
Hi Dawn , this song will touch many , ( as it did me) it’s a layered song but the journey is one of contrasts ( as you know ) it really did bring home some very personal realities and that’s the sign of great music 😊👍
Rory was incredible.I love all his Blues stuff but still think Stage Struck is one of the best live rock albums of all time. Seeing him live at the Town and Country club in Kentish Town still one of the best gigs i ever seen. Great review,thanks Stu.
Another great Rory reaction! As good as this is, you have to listen to the track on the live Irish Tour album to get the full experience, and the whole song, you can hear the crowd keeping time all the way through which just adds to the atmosphere. This video is from a documentary film and interesting as it is, the editing is somewhat questionable - they managed to lose a whole verse of the song - 'There's a song on the lips of everybody.....'. P.S. what you were saying about London, or any big city made me think of Rory's 'Kickback City', from his 1987 Defender album, which could be about just that, and possibly also his feelings about the music industry, given that he'd had to set up his own record label having had potential record deals fall through at the last minute since completing his contract with Chrysalis in 1982. That must have been quite a stressful period for him.
! I didn’t realise there was a whole verse missing ? Knowing that I feel I’ve been cheated out of the true and full emotional weight of the song 🥲 however I’m making lists of every track that I’m being told to pay attention to and I’m so looking Forward to the year or more of absorbing ( reacting ) to come .. I’ve got some ideas of things I might do for the absolute best artists so hopefully I can develop that and let you guys decide ?
@@alan-reacts65 How do you feel about reacting to interviews? Might be interesting for people who don't know much about an artist. I mean for Rory there are some good interviews with the man himself, and also with other artists like Brian May (Queen) and Alex Lifeson (Rush) talking about Rory as a musician, and also as a person, and what they learned from him. Just an idea. Brian May on Rory Gallagher & Taste ruclips.net/video/2xG4mnm0bBQ/видео.html Alex Lifeson talks about Rory Gallagher ruclips.net/video/Z7ItG4jIfC0/видео.html
Hi Alan. You should have a listen to 'Could,ve had Religion' live at the Marquee club London.it,s a real blues classic. At times in it Rory appears to be in the extasy of a religious visionary.At the time Dylan regarded it as one of his favourite songs. At around 4.20 he shows off another talent. Mongolian throat singing.
Be Great if you could do a reaction to Marcus King..Think hes an incredible guitarist and singer. The Well and Sins A Good Mans Brother live from Carter Vintage Guitars. Just great Blues Rock.Thanks again,hope you dot think im being a pain.
Sorry to insist, but this is again a weaker version of the Live Million Miles Irish Tour..... The masterpiece version is on the Irish Tour '74 album. This is taken from the tour, but it's not the Best ;) version 🎸
It’s ok , to answer , I do hope to put forward good quality audio , when possible , but RUclips has so many various performances and it’s a genuine ( If first ) reaction , I look at video format or 720 1080 , age and views and likes .. if I get sent a link then I use that link .. I’m going to be honest ,, unless I know from having heard the song before thiers only so much I can do 🥹
Jeff and Rory the2 best guitar players i had the chance to see live , RIP .
Luc, you have something many Millions don’t ! First hand real memories .. thank you for sharing 😊👍
This song is a perfect example of the brilliance of Rory's songwriting. In this instance, his lyrics, with their candid simplicity, actually serve as a backdrop to the soul-stirring music instead of the other way around. IMO, no other guitarist could evoke such passion and emotion from their playing as Rory did. You simply could not separate the man from the music and the connection that pulls the listener into the moment with him. I love that you truly felt this song - a great reaction. Suggest you react to the Irish Tour '74 album (audio) version of Walk On Hot Coals, it's a tour de force. Also there's a live audio version of Just The Smile (from the John Peel Sunday Concert, '71) that you might enjoy, it's a sublime acoustic guitar journey. Anyway, thanks, Alan, and please keep on...
Good morning Nora , thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. I must simply say that I feel and agree with what you point out . And the recommendations, well I’d be a fool not too find these tracks . The more I hear RG the more he’s now part of my musical life 😊😎👍
Wow you beautifly descrbed Rory's exquisite soul.
God bless you
I’ve got a new reaction on the 14th , I think you will see why I say what I say and those who’ve helped me on my journey 😊👍
This is the song I want to be played at my funeral……but not at anytime soon!!!
I’d like to second that 😳😊👍
I am from Cork which is one of the venues where the irish Tour was filmed. A million miles away was just one of the highlights. I get goose bumps still every time I see this clip. It brings me so many many memories. You got the interpretation spot on.
Thank you George 😊👍
Forgive me, but if I may ask, are you brother to the late Eric Kitteringham?
He really could do it all Alan. The most mesmeric rocker of them all. 😎
😎👍
Thank you. I really, really like your in depth insights into the genius of Rory Gallagher.
That’s such kind words 😊 thank you and more Rory to come 😊👍🕰️
Alan, I really love your reactions to the man the legend that Is Rory Gallagher
Mike , I genuinely just sit enjoy and then open my gob 😊👍
Rory is no 1.facts
I’m his genre with that feeling he puts out .. it’s hard to disagree !
I really think this is one of Rory's most personal songs and it gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Rory suffered from depression most of his life, and I think this encapsulates that feeling of being alone regardless of the press of people around you. Thank you for this reaction Alan. I appreciate that you looked past the surface of the lyrics for the deeper meaning behind them.
Hi Dawn , this song will touch many , ( as it did me) it’s a layered song but the journey is one of contrasts ( as you know ) it really did bring home some very personal realities and that’s the sign of great music 😊👍
Rory was incredible.I love all his Blues stuff but still think Stage Struck is one of the best live rock albums of all time. Seeing him live at the Town and Country club in Kentish Town still one of the best gigs i ever seen. Great review,thanks Stu.
You are welcome Stuart 😊👍
Alan, thank you for your reaction video. I think you did a great job exploring the depths of this great song and its changing moods.
Damian , thank you so much, it’s a pleasure to share my thoughts and it’s so rewarding to get kind feedback 😊👍
Another great Rory reaction! As good as this is, you have to listen to the track on the live Irish Tour album to get the full experience, and the whole song, you can hear the crowd keeping time all the way through which just adds to the atmosphere. This video is from a documentary film and interesting as it is, the editing is somewhat questionable - they managed to lose a whole verse of the song - 'There's a song on the lips of everybody.....'.
P.S. what you were saying about London, or any big city made me think of Rory's 'Kickback City', from his 1987 Defender album, which could be about just that, and possibly also his feelings about the music industry, given that he'd had to set up his own record label having had potential record deals fall through at the last minute since completing his contract with Chrysalis in 1982. That must have been quite a stressful period for him.
! I didn’t realise there was a whole verse missing ? Knowing that I feel I’ve been cheated out of the true and full emotional weight of the song 🥲 however I’m making lists of every track that I’m being told to pay attention to and I’m so looking Forward to the year or more of absorbing ( reacting ) to come .. I’ve got some ideas of things I might do for the absolute best artists so hopefully I can develop that and let you guys decide ?
@@alan-reacts65 How do you feel about reacting to interviews? Might be interesting for people who don't know much about an artist. I mean for Rory there are some good interviews with the man himself, and also with other artists like Brian May (Queen) and Alex Lifeson (Rush) talking about Rory as a musician, and also as a person, and what they learned from him. Just an idea.
Brian May on Rory Gallagher & Taste
ruclips.net/video/2xG4mnm0bBQ/видео.html
Alex Lifeson talks about Rory Gallagher
ruclips.net/video/Z7ItG4jIfC0/видео.html
That’s very interesting, I think I might do a trial run see how I get on ! But I’m very interested 😊👍
@@alan-reacts65 👍Here's a nice interview with Rory as well, with an acoustic song at the end ruclips.net/video/iVLvMQGUF9U/видео.html
Hi Alan. You should have a listen to 'Could,ve had Religion' live at the Marquee club London.it,s a real blues classic. At times in it Rory appears to be in the extasy of a religious visionary.At the time Dylan regarded it as one of his favourite songs. At around 4.20 he shows off another talent. Mongolian throat singing.
He what ? Mongolian !!! Thomas it will be a pleasure to post that reaction 😊👍
@@alan-reacts65 At least thats what it sounds like Alan. Some nice bottleneck in there too.The whole timing of the song is perfect.
Be Great if you could do a reaction to Marcus King..Think hes an incredible guitarist and singer. The Well and Sins A Good Mans Brother live from Carter Vintage Guitars. Just great Blues Rock.Thanks again,hope you dot think im being a pain.
Absolutely no way you are a pain , I love it ! Getting new artists I’m not familiar with .. so yes I will get into Marcus king .
Sorry to insist, but this is again a weaker version of the Live Million Miles Irish Tour..... The masterpiece version is on the Irish Tour '74 album. This is taken from the tour, but it's not the Best ;) version 🎸
It’s ok , to answer , I do hope to put forward good quality audio , when possible , but RUclips has so many various performances and it’s a genuine ( If first ) reaction , I look at video format or 720 1080 , age and views and likes .. if I get sent a link then I use that link .. I’m going to be honest ,, unless I know from having heard the song before thiers only so much I can do 🥹