One of the greatest guitarists of all time..no argument..and what about that Bass... a great band backing Rory..This is the real deal..No frills no gimmicks a legend sadly missed
Believe it or not I first heard this song in a music lesson at school. Our rather prim and proper music teacher put it on for the class hippy. I was struck dumb and that day became completely obsessed by Rory Gallagher's Fender Stratocaster. I collected every picture of it I could lay my hands on. Many years later I've got a room full of them. Thanks to Souped Up Ford.
I had the pleasure of having a pint of the black stuff in Robinson's in Belfast late 70s with this Ulster born blues guitarist in my opinion he was a genius And is sorely missed. he brought both sides of the comunity together in concerts across all the UK and Ireland north and south. taken too early.
@@tynebar Have ever heard Rory Gallagher called the Ballyshannon boy As he was born in Ballyshannon The last time I looked Ballyshannon was in the provence of Ulster
I got into Rory's music through an older cousin of mine, his mates and him used to follow Rory when he'd come back to play in Ireland. They used to travel from Tipperary up to the Belfast gigs because they reckoned he always seemed to play his best there.
That must have been a phenomenal show! Foghat must of said, man I hope we can play as good as Rory that night!! Always a fan of foghat! Lonesome Dave, Rod Price and Rory jamming up there in Heaven! Rest In Peace Gentleman!
This guy was and therefore IS class. Hendrix, Knopfler, Clapton, Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, Steve Howe... and yes, even Steve Hackett.......he eclipses them all
Rory was pure gem and far ahead of Hendrix Dylan Clapton .. they all are over exposed marketed well good musicians .. but Rory is like all of them roll in one .
Must have been 1975, I was still in high school. Heard “I Take What I Want” on the Detroit radio station (imagine. Real music on the radio), and was instantly hooked.
Caught a Rory set at the LoneStarCafe in NYC, mid 1980s. Left convinced I’d just seen a $20 show for a $12 ticket. That was the thing w Rory, he always gave more.
I saw this full concert on Australian television back in the late 70's. Changed my life. I got to see Rory on the "Top Priority" tour in Melbourne. He's one of the greatest ever for sure.
Never seen? This was the first time I saw Rory and became a fan! Thanks to my Irish parents who made me sit and watch this OGWT concert with them! From this I was hooked and lucky I got to see Rory a few times. Such brilliant slide geetar work! After watching this went and bought Against The Grain, Live In Europe, Irish Tour ☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️
One of the very few musicians you can never forget after seeing them perform live. It would never take him more than the first two songs to win an audience over, mesmerized as they were by the sheer exultant joy of playing to and for the people.
Rory was so good. Right up there with the best of them. And special because despite his ability he was so down to earth. A guitar god if ever there was one.
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.
At 16 I got my first guitar. The first Rory album I bought soon after was Against the Grain purely because of the cover close up of his Strat. On playing the album I'd heard nothing like it. My favourite track was Souped Up Ford. Been along for the ride ever since. RIP Rory.
Fook. . . .I'm, regrettably, 57 now, but was in a pub called The Market, St Helens, Miseryside the night this was broadcast. . .where are ya Ste Kelly, Pete Bullen . . . .? Remember this? . . . .
Rory is one of my all time favorites. But Hendrix said that about dozens of guys to shy away from that kind of attention in interviews. Jimi was very humble.
@@mahesh29950 Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners said, ''Rory didn't have the overconfidence of the mediocre, but the quiet confidence of the greats'', Jimi was the same.
Henry Ford the man who made some of the greatest cars to ever hit the road hailed from Co Corke Ireland, The Rory Gallegher also came from Co Cork Ireland and loved nothing better to head out towards to the Western Plain in a beat up ford and his guitar laying on the back seat
Many thanks for the vid! 🎼 I don't want a Chevy, I don't want an MGB. Don't want a Chevy, don't want an MGB. I'm goin' up to Detroit, pick up a Ford for me. Well you know that a Rolls Royce sure got a lotta style. You know a Rolls Royce sure got a lotta style. But you can't beat a Ford when you're goin' down a country mile... 💥💨🏁🍁🍂🍃 RIP Rory Gallagher ♥️
"Souped-Up Ford" Take your foot off the brakes, But you won't stop my souped-up Ford. Well, you can set your watch 'cause I won't stop, I've got my foot to the floor. This greedy jeep don't need no sleep, Eats all the gas that you can pour. It's a front-wheel drive and it sound like a bee-hive, Good Lord, that's for sure. I'm blowing town, not breaking down, Can't you hear that sound, those wheels on the ground. I'm on my way, and I can't stay, Make no mistake, I'm pulling out today. Hit that spot on the dial and wait for a while, Till those tubes are all a-glow. Got to be nice to the wheel, you need nerves of steel, But you know that is no joke. Well, I guarantee you'll feel higher, On those pneumatic tires. 'Cos they sure grip the road, Keep that engine clean, feed it good gasoline, Good Lord, that's for sure. I'm blowing town, I won't be breaking down, I'm moving down, hear those wheels hiking the ground. I'm on my way, I sure can't stay, Make no mistake, I'm leaving this town today. No highway cop's gonna make me stop, What I've started. 'Cos I won't be free till I get up, And go where my heart is. You know what it takes to try, To catch up to my souped up Ford. Well, make no mistake by applying the brakes, When I say "All aboard". Well, you can roll up the sidewalk, And end all the small talk, When I shift them gears. 'Cos I won't be back till I head down the track, A thousand miles from here.
I don't believe in reincarnation but if it does exist, I'm coming back as a Mexican Rory Gallagher. That's all I have to say about that. Thank you folks
That is his black Tele style that he kept in open tuning for slide work. He also played slide on the Strat in regular tuning but not on this track. Go to the official Rory Gallagher website to see all his battered guitars and amps. Cheers.
What the hell are you talking about. Nothing wrong with his voice and he was meant to be the frontman and not just the lead guitarist. Plus I don't think he was too interested in commercial success. I think he loved being the working class hero that he was...
@@RoryGFan-39 it's my opinion. I thought he was a poor singer. It's your opinion he wasn't interested in commercial success. You might be right. I personally would have preferred a better vocalist. I think had he had a good singer....then they would have been enormous. It's my opinion. You're entitled to yours.
I feel sad he was lost in emerging commercialization happening that time .. such a pure talent and charm . Better than many legends put together . It's amusing to see people are getting to know about Rory Gallagher and appreciating his music in last few years more .
There are many average guitarists and singers who made it so big in music industry just out of good marketing as a best talent that everyone talks about their ' good' talent .. regarding rory Gallagher still it's kinda mixed thing due to less exposure as well no marketing
@@davidchave223 singer like mick Jagger .. even loudness of famous mick Jagger or even Jim Morrison would have been overshadowed by energetic presence of Rory Gallagher .. Also what do you think of jimi Hendrix as a singer !?
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.
At Age 16 i was greatly influenced by Rory, this guy rocked my soul.I am now 67 and still love to hear Rory play.
You are WONDERFUL.....Bravo!
Me too !❤
exactly
Please support the petition to rename Cork Airport after Rory Gallagher...thanks!
Brilliant as Rory is ,never forget Gerry McAvoy, what a bass player, and very important to Rory's sound
One of the greatest guitarists of all time..no argument..and what about that Bass... a great band backing Rory..This is the real deal..No frills no gimmicks a legend sadly missed
Sean O Sullivan correction. THE greatest guitarist of all time.
No argument from me
How good is this. Just love this video. Thanks for sharing. And as someone said he was the best.
The greatest NOT one of the greatest excuse me
Surely no.1
There will always be great guitar players...but Rory Gallagher will always be the greatest!
Couldn’t agree more!! He had the gift!!!!
@@saxonsteve he was the best
Believe it or not I first heard this song in a music lesson at school. Our rather prim and proper music teacher put it on for the class hippy. I was struck dumb and that day became completely obsessed by Rory Gallagher's Fender Stratocaster. I collected every picture of it I could lay my hands on. Many years later I've got a room full of them. Thanks to Souped Up Ford.
Is there any doubt Rory was divinely gifted ? A real guitar genius and nice person.. RIP
the genius truly flows out of him it's astounding
💚✌
I had the pleasure of having a pint of the black stuff in Robinson's in Belfast late 70s with this Ulster born blues guitarist in my opinion he was a genius
And is sorely missed. he brought both sides of the comunity together in concerts across all the UK and Ireland north and south. taken too early.
@@tynebar Have ever heard Rory Gallagher called the Ballyshannon boy
As he was born in Ballyshannon
The last time I looked Ballyshannon was in the provence of Ulster
Harry Williamson .Ballyshannon Co Donegal Ireland where he was born
@@groovedohg the ballyshannon boy
@@groovedohg yes and Co Donegal is one of the 9 counties in Ulster.
I got into Rory's music through an older cousin of mine, his mates and him used to follow Rory when he'd come back to play in Ireland. They used to travel from Tipperary up
to the Belfast gigs because they reckoned he always seemed to play his best there.
This is the first time I ever saw the great man, I went out the next day and bought all his albums
Michael Wallace yeah I know the excitement
Remember the exact same buzz..he blew me away years ago, it still love his brilliance and total humility.
You are watching a master of his craft alongside a band as tight as a nun's nin!
Saw him in Pittsburgh opening for I think foghat, completely floored me. Went right out and bought Against the Grain. Made me a life time fan:)
That must have been a phenomenal show! Foghat must of said, man I hope we can play as good as Rory that night!! Always a fan of foghat! Lonesome Dave, Rod Price and Rory jamming up there in Heaven! Rest In Peace Gentleman!
Against the grain brilliant album
Please listen to all early Rory Gallagher's albums
I was there. Cup of BBC white wine afterwards.. great night, great band, great guys. Rock on.
This guy was and therefore IS class. Hendrix, Knopfler, Clapton, Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, Steve Howe... and yes, even Steve Hackett.......he eclipses them all
Rory was pure gem and far ahead of Hendrix Dylan Clapton .. they all are over exposed marketed well good musicians .. but Rory is like all of them roll in one .
what about srv?
Dominique Bovard
Saw SRV twice Hammersmith Palais and Odeon but didn’t ever see Rory wished i had 😟
@@mahesh29950 Don't have to be that good to better Bob Dylan's guitar expertise..........
@@timstevenson7897 lol right
What a beautiful slide player. My gosh he is awesome !!!!
love the glass aspirin bottle✌ talented and thrifty. so cool.
The Irish Hurricane......Rory's missed
Rorry has a Throne here in Grece,, 🌟 We steel listen 👂 and love 🙏🙅Him,! 👻🎸
@@alekosdimitropoulos8690 ♥️🌱🌹🌈💛🌏💚💃🦸
The Gaelic Genius that was Rory. There'll never be another....Maestro ☘
Lou Martin, Lou Martin. Loved his work.
Must have been 1975, I was still in high school. Heard “I Take What I Want” on the Detroit radio station (imagine. Real music on the radio), and was instantly hooked.
Just the greatest thing ever!
Caught a Rory set at the LoneStarCafe in NYC, mid 1980s. Left convinced I’d just seen a $20 show for a $12 ticket. That was the thing w Rory, he always gave more.
no bullshit..just sheer talent..awesome guitarist
Rory Gallagher. Now ain't that a Man. King of Blues.
Massive amount of God given talent. You're either born with it or you ain't. Rory was no question 💪 brilliant
Pure power and attack love it ! He hasnt gone look he is here still and Rocking 😊
I saw this full concert on Australian television back in the late 70's. Changed my life. I got to see Rory on the "Top Priority" tour in Melbourne. He's one of the greatest ever for sure.
Pure Magic when Rory played!!!
What a wonderful performance, thank you for sharing. Provided the date is accurate, it was also Rory's 28th birthday!
the best!!
I was in the audience! Back of the circle on the left. A great show. The man was on fire. Thanks for posting this.
Sadiq Mohamed
I'm jelaous! ;)
Sadiq Mohamed i envy you Margo
Amazing, Rory was on fire here - incredible slide & pretty good scat singing too!
Happy birthday RORY ROCK ON IN heaven Margo 💖💜💜💋
Class! I saw Rory 13 times. (6 with Taste)
His band is pretty hot too....
This lineup was the best in my opinion. I like Ted McKenna but Rod de'Ath is incredible on the skins
Blues/Rock at it finest. Four utter professionals belting it out. Terrific!
Happy Birthday , Rory ! March 2nd 2021 . Let' s celebrate today , together , through the ether ! You , me , everyone .
Absolute fuckin' dynamite! The man was a genuis!
roy bird ...Yes.
Never seen? This was the first time I saw Rory and became a fan! Thanks to my Irish parents who made me sit and watch this OGWT concert with them! From this I was hooked and lucky I got to see Rory a few times. Such brilliant slide geetar work! After watching this went and bought Against The Grain, Live In Europe, Irish Tour
☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️
My favorite version of Souped up Ford.
One of the very few musicians you can never forget after seeing them perform live. It would never take him more than the first two songs to win an audience over, mesmerized as they were by the sheer exultant joy of playing to and for the people.
My dad saw him in a small club when he was 13. He was next to him when he had a drink at the bar half time.
What a legend!
the greatest slide player I have ever seen. One of his many talents.
frank oconnell lots of tools on the toolbox
Best telecaster sound ever!
Lots of my early slide education came courtesy of Rory.
Lucky to have seen him play live - August 22nd, 1979, Ole Man Rivers club, New Orleans, La.
Brilliant footage of a great performance from the whole band ...wa-hey! ...thanks for posting! :-)
The greatest slide blues guitarist I’ve ever seen live
Simply the best.
Two down votes. Unbelievable. Rory, you are sorely missed.
I think some people just click dislike to be a smartass. No human in their right mind would dislike this
Rory Gallagher, Old Grey Whistle Test, Shepherds Bush Empire, 02 March 1976.💕
Rory was so good. Right up there with the best of them.
And special because despite his ability he was so down to earth.
A guitar god if ever there was one.
Even now, Rory Gallagher is the guitarist that guitarists look at and go... "Wow"!
The man was a Genius
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.
At 16 I got my first guitar. The first Rory album I bought soon after was Against the Grain purely because of the cover close up of his Strat. On playing the album I'd heard nothing like it. My favourite track was Souped Up Ford. Been along for the ride ever since. RIP Rory.
Fook. . . .I'm, regrettably, 57 now, but was in a pub called The Market, St Helens, Miseryside the night this was broadcast. . .where are ya Ste Kelly, Pete Bullen . . . .? Remember this? . . . .
You ' know ' when Jimi Hendrix says you are the greatest guitar, like he did of Rory Gallagher, then one should take ' notice ' !
Rory is one of my all time favorites. But Hendrix said that about dozens of guys to shy away from that kind of attention in interviews. Jimi was very humble.
That is true Jimi was humble, and did say that about several Guitarist. The difference is when he said it about Rory he was right...
@@theflyingalamo Jimi was humble and great ..and so were others he mentioned . But deep inside he knew once he said truth ..when he talked about Rory
@@mahesh29950 Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners said, ''Rory didn't have the overconfidence of the mediocre, but the quiet confidence of the greats'', Jimi was the same.
That was GREAT!! Thanks for posting.
Henry Ford the man who made some of the greatest cars to ever hit the road hailed from Co Corke Ireland, The Rory Gallegher also came from Co Cork Ireland and loved nothing better to head out towards to the Western Plain in a beat up ford and his guitar laying on the back seat
HAPPY BIRTHDAY , G - MAN !
No worries this band will play on forever
"Sounds like a beehive" fuckin brilliant!still gets the tubes a glowing!!!💚
LovE!!!
"There can be only one "... MAGIC ❤️✌️
Love this era of his playing, the combo of his tele, glass slide and open tuning..
I was at the concert. Saw him and the band just shy of 50 times. Fantastic and never grow tired of hearing his music
Many thanks for the vid!
🎼 I don't want a Chevy,
I don't want an MGB.
Don't want a Chevy,
don't want an MGB.
I'm goin' up to Detroit,
pick up a Ford for me.
Well you know that a Rolls Royce sure got a lotta style.
You know a Rolls Royce sure got a lotta style.
But you can't beat a Ford when you're goin' down a country mile...
💥💨🏁🍁🍂🍃
RIP Rory Gallagher ♥️
Genius. Proud and privileged to have seen him live.
“Souped-Up Ford” was the first Rory Gallagher song I heard and it’s a firm favourite - thank you, John Peel :)
Never seen? Remember watching it on TV with my Irish mum n dad. Programme was out of time, but still continued broadcasting it and my favourite tune
Watch and learn from the best
Thanks for posting!!
@anonymouslolxD He was a wizard, but it's still on his ring finger.
Rory Gallagher the best
LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
He was a great live, I don’t think his studio albums really captured the explosive energy of his concerts!
The blues man parr excellent
pure class..
Phenominal!
Once again, thanks for share.
Got their monies worth then 👍
I'm a died in the wool Mopar guy and this performance made me buy a 68 Galaxie XL.
BLISTERING......THE IRISH HURRICAN
Beautiful....RORY ❤❤❤❤❤
ja han var bare den bedste min ungdoms idoler.😉 👌 🎸
"Souped-Up Ford"
Take your foot off the brakes,
But you won't stop my souped-up Ford.
Well, you can set your watch 'cause I won't stop,
I've got my foot to the floor.
This greedy jeep don't need no sleep,
Eats all the gas that you can pour.
It's a front-wheel drive and it sound like a bee-hive,
Good Lord, that's for sure.
I'm blowing town, not breaking down,
Can't you hear that sound, those wheels on the ground.
I'm on my way, and I can't stay,
Make no mistake, I'm pulling out today.
Hit that spot on the dial and wait for a while,
Till those tubes are all a-glow.
Got to be nice to the wheel, you need nerves of steel,
But you know that is no joke.
Well, I guarantee you'll feel higher,
On those pneumatic tires.
'Cos they sure grip the road,
Keep that engine clean, feed it good gasoline,
Good Lord, that's for sure.
I'm blowing town, I won't be breaking down,
I'm moving down, hear those wheels hiking the ground.
I'm on my way, I sure can't stay,
Make no mistake, I'm leaving this town today.
No highway cop's gonna make me stop,
What I've started.
'Cos I won't be free till I get up,
And go where my heart is.
You know what it takes to try,
To catch up to my souped up Ford.
Well, make no mistake by applying the brakes,
When I say "All aboard".
Well, you can roll up the sidewalk,
And end all the small talk,
When I shift them gears.
'Cos I won't be back till I head down the track,
A thousand miles from here.
Everybody is entitled to an opinion, but why are there 5 thumbs down!!!
Milennials
Yes clueless millennials
Slide on this #Rory 🙌✌️😍💔💔💔💔
clapton couldnt hold a candle next to this guy
If there a god it’s Rory up there
I don't believe in reincarnation but if it does exist, I'm coming back as a Mexican Rory Gallagher.
That's all I have to say about that.
Thank you folks
20代の頃のRory Gallgherは歌は上手かったね。
Daft question ( just saw this for the 1st time) is rory playing his famous beat up Strat or is this a replacement.? (He's a legend btw)
That is his black Tele style that he kept in open tuning for slide work. He also played slide on the Strat in regular tuning but not on this track. Go to the official Rory Gallagher website to see all his battered guitars and amps. Cheers.
@@stephenmarsh3986 thanks for the reply mate, take care. I'll check out the website. 🤘
@@stephenmarsh3986 Thanks, was curious as never saw him play a Telecaster before
no sound
happy paddys day
Jamie hendrix said Rory gallagher was the best guitarist in the world I can see why
It seems strange that at the time Rory was performing there was literally a deluge of boring music, yet he was nowhere near as popular as now.
need a literate argument as to why rory is not the greatest rock guitarist ever
I sometimes wonder if Rory had a good singer with his band whether he'd have had the commercial success his undoubted guitar talents deserved.
What the hell are you talking about. Nothing wrong with his voice and he was meant to be the frontman and not just the lead guitarist. Plus I don't think he was too interested in commercial success. I think he loved being the working class hero that he was...
@@RoryGFan-39 it's my opinion. I thought he was a poor singer.
It's your opinion he wasn't interested in commercial success. You might be right.
I personally would have preferred a better vocalist.
I think had he had a good singer....then they would have been enormous.
It's my opinion. You're entitled to yours.
I feel sad he was lost in emerging commercialization happening that time .. such a pure talent and charm . Better than many legends put together . It's amusing to see people are getting to know about Rory Gallagher and appreciating his music in last few years more .
There are many average guitarists and singers who made it so big in music industry just out of good marketing as a best talent that everyone talks about their ' good' talent .. regarding rory Gallagher still it's kinda mixed thing due to less exposure as well no marketing
@@davidchave223 singer like mick Jagger .. even loudness of famous mick Jagger or even Jim Morrison would have been overshadowed by energetic presence of Rory Gallagher ..
Also what do you think of jimi Hendrix as a singer !?
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.
I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.