You have made one old lady very happy this afternoon.! Rory, well, Rory the gentlest force of nature, there has ever been. One of the biggest regrets was never seeing him play live, thank the Lord we have great recordings and video. Fil, when you said, And that's how it's done, I shouted out Oh Yeah !! Rory On everyone xx
Me too! Love Rory. I had the pleasure of seeing him live twice. He was an absolute beast on the guitar. Gave it everything and then some. The only other guitarist I admire as much as Rory, would be Gustavo Cerati of Soda Stereo. It must be an Irish gift to be as natural as Gallagher & Cerati were.
Hiya, he loves Rory...great programmes.....still, there's no analyzing Rory...he had his own unique style, no repeating that..... goosebump time every time I watch him play...magical fingers...live, he was mesmerising...saw him play this one live many times, each one different. don't think he even knew himself how he was gonna play it.....ah, they were the days my friend....❤️
I rarely hear Rory mentioned when people talk about the all time best guitarists..which is a shame. This is the content I joined your channel for, glad to see it.
Rory was obviously amazing, but to me what's even more mind-blowing was that he was only 23 at the time of this performance. Leading his own band, writing his own material and being recognized as a world class guitar player.
I saw Rory in May 1974 at the Marquee club. He was an absolute force of nature and it was one of the best gigs I ever went to, and I was fortunate enought to see a lot of amazing bands.
damn, that sounds so amazing. I never did but I once played the Mean Fiddler in 1989 in north London so I can say I walked on the same stage as he did. Cheers.
One of those times and places I would have loved to be at the Marquee. I was in western USA. Id have traded places so fast with someone who wanted the massive festivals
My buddies and I went to a Deep Purple concert at the old San Bernardino Swing Auditorium in 1973. The opening act was this Irish dude named Rory Gallagher. We were all blown away by his playing so much that everyone cheered for 2 more encores. It was insane. We all became avid Rory fans and bought many of his albums for our house parties. Rory inadvertently stole the show from DP that night.
@@figlinfulyou’re welcome! I’m always glad to defend the truth that he was very very special and a well loved soul. He oozed talent with the rest of the great guitar icons, all while remaining humble and approachable.
Rory Gallagher my favourite guitarist of all time he was an amazing player so underrated but a genius on his stratocaster he was up there with Jimmi Hendrix, Gary Moore, S.R. Vaughn, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Brian May and Mark Knopfler plus a few others he was a BRILLIANT GUITARIST WHO LEFT US TO EARLY GOD BLESS YOU RORY AND THANKS FOR EVERYTHING MY FRIEND.
Rory and Alex Lifeson from Rush were close friends , When Rush started out they backed up Rory , When Rush got bigger Rory backed them up, During both Times Alex from Rush would be At Rory’s side everything e he played then would go back to his dressing room and practice The techniques of Rory , Alex added that into playing
Rory's playing was so phenomenal that it's easy to overlook the incredible talent of his sidemen too. He was lucky to have had some sensational drummers like Wilgar Campbell, but also John Wilson in Taste and later on, Brendan O'Oneil. And of course long-time bass player Gerry McEvoy with whom Rory had a real chemistry.
Been listening to Rory.since 1970.... tremendous guitar player, still have all his original albums in mint shape...his acoustic playing is off the charts also .
First concert I ever attended was KISS (headliner) with Rory as the opening act. I never purchased any KiSS recordings but own virtually everything that Rory ever recorded including his stuff with Taste. That was 1975 at Detroit's Cobo Arena. As a 16 year old guitar student I was blown away by the talent displayed by Rory. RIP.
I had a girl friend who ran off and followed Rory around the world. I named a Strat after her. Like Rory she is gone. "Margret" I have been scooping up Rory's recordings like a mad hatter!
Met him three times in the late 60's early 70's when he played in my home town. Once with Taste, and the rest as a solo. The most humble of men, and that is what endeared him to every one.
When I first heard of Rory Gallagher and his guitar playing in the 70's, This guy is a monster. Today I tell people about Rory, They always say "WHO" or "Never heard of Him". I would tell them to go and find him on video. And, they say you are right. This guy is a MONSTER.
Riffs, blues, rock, jazz, folk, no matter what, everything he wanted, he had just one move of his hand away... And he was a never-ending source of ideas how to play a solo...
Saw him do this at the Whisky on his first US tour . With his Vox amp on a wooden chair. The most memorable and soulful performance I've ever seen. Thank you Rory.
I was there when he performed in my Dutch home town Nijmegen in 1977, the Top Priority Tour. He blew me away by playing and by loudness. It was a 2,5 hour show witch was pretty normal for him. After the show a couple of hundred men kept shouting we want more. And while the roadies were cleaning the stage he and his band came back and played for another half hour. My ears still in this days are ruined but I wouldn't have missed this evening. No way Fil. No way! And you're doing not that bad on guitar my friend. Not bad at all. 🎸🤟
I was in my teens when Rory Gallagher came into the music scene. He was not appreciated by quite a few of my friends which I remember to this day. He did get aired on The Old Grey Whistle Test and John Peel played him on his radio show. It is a shame that he never got the public recognition he deserved. He influenced so many other great guitarists.
He actually had a huge public recognition in Europa during the seventies, headlining many huge festivals, touring relentlessly. We even had a poster of him in our classroom during the mid seventies. On the other side, medias ...
I remember this video and your discussions with Martin at Beat Club (Hamburgh?). This was personal for me since I sincerely believe this is the greatest version of this song by Rory ever. And I told Martin this, and he had to believe me since I probably listened to it over four hundred times in the last decade. I wrote several mails to support you, and he was really great and I'm so glad that this has worked out well. When Jimi died, Guitar Magazine had to have a winner for their greatest guitarist poll. If Terry Katz won, I wouldn't have been sad. But it was Rory. And I don't think there was one guitarist in the world that regretted the choice. This song alone shows why. Why didn't Rory have a larger following? Maybe it was all those 9th chords, played to perfection. Maybe it was his repertoire, which didn't hit the "pop" charts. The hundreds of thousands of Rory fans won't mind that he didn't have pop success. Rory was Number One in our hearts. I've never seen you smile as much as with this video. Rock.
@@maplebonesIf he'd wanted to pursue celebrity over his art, he certainly could have done so. In the early 70's he resisted his recording company's pressure to do just that. He freely chose to stick with his artistic vision, while still enjoying a very high degree of material success.
My uncle took me to see Rory play in the Cork Opera house in the late 80's. I was only 11 or 12 but to say I was blown away by what I was watching is an understatement. It was only when I got into my late teens that I truly understood and appreciated Rory and his guitar playing. Would give anything to see him play live one more time. Another great video and performance by you. Thanks a million for all these videos that are really educating someone that hasn't always understood the technical side of music. You and Rick Beato are amazing educators.
Wish I had a uncle like that. Mid 80’s we were flicking through the record collection of the parents of a friend of mine. Came across the Irish Tour album and that was it.
@@marcelboogaard3809 He passed away young but was very good to me. Took me to a lot of concerts. Funny thing is I didn't really appreciate Rory til years later. That includes loving the Irish tour album.
Honestly, Rory is so fucking amazing it hurts. I was working in a pub kitchen three years ago, and I would come home every night and put his beat club session on and jump around like a madman. One of the greatest ever. Thanks phil. rock on.
Rory is the reason I picked up a guitar! I was obsessively listening to only him a whole summer and especially the Taste live at Isle of Wight album, he's a magician for sure
Love Rory Gallagher, a unique talent in the world of late sixties/early 70's blues/rock! "Walk on Hot Coals" is one of my favorite live performances of all time." He was a stellar performer who did not get the recognition he deserved here it the U.S. at the time, and I am grateful that I discovered him in those days and added him to my music library. Thank you for featuring this great guitarist on your channel.
Hot Coals is just about the ultimate Rory and Guitar master tune .Too bad there doesn't seem to be as many live versions of it as there is of many of his other top workouts.
Nice one Fil. I always get the feeling that Rory could play pretty much anything if he wanted. Outrageous natural feel for the music and his chosen instrument.
That was another great performance! Rory is another great guitarist and singer! It was nice of Martin at Studio Hamburg to give you permission to do this. I enjoyed your guitar demonstration and could tell you were really into this performance by your smiles and head bobbing, lol. It was another awesome analysis! Not only are they educational, you make them fun and entertaining! Keep on rockin'! 🎸🤘🙂
I saw him twice in the 1970s. Two of my bf's were really into him and got me into him too. He was one of a kind, for sure. An amazing blues guitarist, gone too soon. Gerry Mcavoy was an amazing bass player too.
The sight of you @ 8:40 trying those licks and blowing it was hilarious. I applaud your courage, though, because I could never even ATTEMPT those licks. Which brings up what I’ve often thought about Rory. One almost has to be a professional player, or a knowledgeable historian, or both, to appreciate the subtlety of his technique and his command of his sources that made him what he was - which in turn may be why he was never as popular as he should have been. The first time I heard Rory was at a buddy’s house - “The Last Time.” I sat bolt upright staring at the speakers, and thought “This is it. This is greatness.” And I never changed my mind.
Y'all need to get Rory's "Irish tour 74". He was ON FIRE: At his best, which was one of the best. This song doesn't come close to capturing what a virtuoso he was.
Everybody has his preference but Live in Europe was my favorit together with Taste Live at Isle of Wight. Pure white blues played from his toes. Thank you Rory RIP.
Fil, I saw Rory play the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver on December 13, 1979. He was absolutely phenomenal and you could tell he LOVED playing for us. When I think of him I think "Roaree" and not Rory. I discovered him when I was 20 and was co-owner of Lee Chong's Books Records and Tapes in Monument, Colorado, 1972-74. Thanks for your usual superb analysis.
Rory used his Range Master treble Booster frequently rather than a lot of distortion and overdrive. So he got that clean beefy tone without a lot of mess. I've seen another video where Rory's unusual variations on scales were discussed as you have done here. And that his band was a three piece and he had to carry the show every gig often gets forgotten. amazing. he never played a tune the same way twice. Great you continue to cover him. Hard to believe he's been gone so long. Thanks heaps for the vid. Nice treat to see some of Rory's older tunes covered. It would be great to see some modern covers of them. As an aside, is the sound and tone of a Strat something to be hold, even there with delicate chord playing. Sorry Les Paul!!!!
I saw Rory play in Madrid at the Teatro Monumental back in 75. He was a superb guitar player and performer, I still play his records, and what a lovely person he was!
Where is that laundromat? I want to go there immediately! Thoroughly enjoyed your analysis of Rory, one of the greatest guitarists ever. His music never gets old, only better with each listen. You're not so bad yourself Fil! 👍💜🎸
The legendary Stratocaster that Rory Gallagher is playing helps him get that sound that is unmistakeable. He is an amazing guitarist. This is a great performance. I do have his music in my collection. May Rory Gallagher rest in peace. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
I never heard of Rory. He's one cool cat. His music sounds very garage... garage band like. Who knew singing about a laundromat would be so engaging. You did fabulous job demonstrating the techniques and sounds Fil.
Great description. I've been a Rory fan for decades, and this was exactly why people loved him. You should watch his videos on You Tube, there are hundreds of hours, and you'll soon see why he was so beloved. Bienvenue au club.
A few days after this "Beat Club" I saw him in our city (at the age of 15). Laundromat was always the beginning of the concert back then. It was incredible. I still like to play the riff today and it still blows me away. And after the concert we "children" sat at the bar in the pub and he came in and sat down at the bar next to us. "Mr. Gallagher oh we we we.........." we stammered. He said, "What? Do you call me that when I'm not there? My name is Rory........". He never played the "simple boy" for image reasons. He was really one of us. He was the best.
Thanks Fil! 👍🙂 A great insightful analysis of one of Rory's earlier songs. Rory to this day is still my favourite all-time great guitarist! 😊 I laughed and smiled when you commented that Rory 'just' plays... For me this is the hallmark of the very best musicians; that they 'just' play. I was fortunate enough and PRIVILEGED enough to see Rory 8 times. He NEVER EVER played the same thing twice; he just played whatever was in his head in the moment! Rory Gallagher; Legend, Genius, unforgettable!
For a really good live sampler, I'd recommend Checked Shirt Wizard, live in '77. If you love his blues, Rory Gallagher Blues is a phenomenal 3 CD collection-one acoustic, one electric and one live and with collaborators. All are rare, unreleased recordings spanning his career.
@@dawnmoore4329 Thank you, I have the checkered shirt album, I also just bought the Duece album. I am sure I saw the collection you mention. Rory has such enthusiasm in his playing.
@@flea1972 Yes, I bought this album last year and like this version better then Rory's first lp. He used the same producer Yes had for an engineer and feel it was overproduced. Rory & Co were best raw on a live setting, as with The Beat Club. It's too bad these shows weren't broadcasted here in the states on a bigger level, cause he would have been better known.
One thing I've noticed about Rory's playing is his use of the volume, tone and pickup selector. He's constantly changing his sound subtlety, all the while not missing a lick...
This is something I always notice with the old masters and another reason why I LOVE raw, live playing with cats who can really do it. They understood light and shade and the importance of deftly altering the volume, switching to a wah-wah for a few bars, then going back. As Fil said a lot of it was not technically about the notes it was HOW they were playing them.
Thanks Fil for drawing attention to Rory, especially this song. I taught myself electric blues guitar in my basement in New Jersey in the early ‘70s, and the red-flannel shirt live record was such a find! I can tell you pretty confidently nobody else in my high school was listening to Rory. This was about when I discovered ZZ Top’s Tres Hombres. Johnny Winter, BB King and the Allman Brothers were also my “teachers.”
Saw Rory numerous times in NYC and the surrounding area. Always, always a great show. In clubs he'd frequently do an early, then late show, changing things up completely; with the late show being at least 2.5 to 3 hours. And let's not overlook his acoustic, slide and mandolin playing; Rory was one of a kind and still missed by his many fans. My son's middle name is Rory, in memory of the great he was. As a correction; FIL it's Laundromat, not Laundramat. Thanks for acknowledging The G-man.
You have so well incorporated Rory's style of playing and the emotions he conveyed: BRAVO!! One can just tell how much you appreciate his music :-) Thank you so much for sharing!
So great that you revisited this performance. I believe I read that Rory convinced his mom to let him get that Fender Strat by saying with a guitar like that he can do both rhythm and lead at the same time so he could get 2 salaries as a musician. Looks and sounds like he was being honest with his mom.
This version of 'Laundromat' is one of my all time favorite videos out here on RUclips. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this (literally, since I have no idea how many, just a LOT :) ). The Beat Club sessions are fantastic, it's so great to have that out here for all of us to enjoy. He does some really great acoustic stuff too, on that old steel resonator. There's a '77 in-studio version of Pistol Slapper Blues on that guitar that is just killer.
I am so glad you are bringing attention to the great Rory Gallaghers guitar mastery! The top five performance of all time is Rory Gallagher's Shadow Play Live Performance on RUclips!
One of my favourite Strat tones, so much clarity and bite. It's an object lesson in rhythm playing for any aspiring blues player. Certainly, someone I can always learn from.
Rory was one of the best Rock Guitarists of his generation , Just watch his show with Taste at the Isle of Wight 1970 as evidence of that , the man was super talented and could play in many different styles xxx
This one was so much fun I had to watch it 3 times, and then go to the original video and watch that 3 times! Thanks, Fil, for featuring Rory and explaining at least some of the things that made him so special.
Great analysis. Laundromat may be my favorite Rory Gallagher song. He was a true virtuoso rock player. One of the things I loved about him whenever I saw him play live was he went into his own world when he would take a solo. And we were lucky enough to see it. RIP Rory! 🥲
I am just learning about Rory now and I enjoyed this analysis. This song was upbeat and fun to listen to and I have to agree for a 3-piece band they are making some great noise together!
No easy analysis with all the variations/changes in that sound. The video selection along with your demo answered why this guitarist was ranked among the best.
GREAT TO KNOW YOU STILL ,keep Rorys memory ,alive ,he was one of my favourites ,awesome ,live ,and auch a humble man,influenced so many other ,including , Brian May, as yu know,wtll never forget seeing him ,2 and a half hours ,virtually non stop,no messing , a trio,,a mesmering tone ,and such energy.
just realised I've commented before (!) but this is a great snapshot of Rory at one of his 'peaks' or damn close to the set/s that became the magnificent 'LIVE! in EUROPE' album. I heard 'Laundromat' live in '73 and '77, saw Rory again in '78, and have seen many great tributes since. As Mr Pegasus suggests, catch the full video. Brilliant.
I am the most amateur guitarist but I learn so much while you explain all that Rory is creating. Your explanation draws attention to all the different techniques he is expressing thru out this performance. Can this performance be mimicked exactly as it was recorded, even by Rory himself? I wonder…Thank you Fil for doing this analysis. Rock!
Thanks Fil I never tire of watching you break down Rory's music. As you say, there is so much more going on than what meets the eyes and ears at first blush. Playing the tune is one thing getting to actually sound like that is another whole encyclopedia. Most viewers probably don't stop to contemplate it but it doesn't escape me that you are an exceptionally good player to be able to tackle these tunes at all much less get the very close approximations of Rory's tone and dynamics that you achieve. I was 20 minutes into it before I noticed your Rory t shirt peeking out of your hoodie. It is pretty clear you really are a serious fan and I appreciate it very much. Please keep em coming.
Made my day with this one, Fil! Thank you for more Rory! Great choice of song to analyze by my all-time favorite musician, listen to him every day. Saw him on my 20th birthday, 44 years ago tomorrow. You really point out the many nuances in this performance which one would really need to see many times to get. Would love to see you take a look at some of his stuff with Taste, and also some of his later material, which was so beautifully seasoned...
A very great talent , that seemed , at times, too shy to claim, his "rightful "ground.Thank you Fil, for delving more than anyone on YT, into his method /technique .
Still my favourite guitarist of all time. Was lucky to see him live twice (would've been more but do live in Australia). Have all the DVDs, vinyls, cds etc. and all are still on heavy rotation around here. Thankyou for featuring this most amazing musician again..
Awesome Fil, seen Rory many many times. met him once, have a guitar pic from him. he was most passionate and energetic when playing live. Rory and Stevie Ray both on another level. May he rest in peace.
Great insight to Rory's style, I think key to it is not just blues guitar but that bounce you spotted in his phrasing comes more from traditional Irish music, that is full of triplet feel but the beat is 4/4. Rory went to many Irish trad. Festivals, a close friend of mine saw him in a pub during the Lisdoonvarna festivals of the eighties when he wasn't playing but soaking up the atmosphere and music.
Had to watch this again….. you and he would have gotten on so great! And look at YOU! Liked the picking out all these notes and the intro explanation. Sure does teach a student and im just a listener.
OMG! A massive thank you, Fil, for doing a video of Rory (again)🥰. He was such an amazing guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer. I saw a video where his nephew showed Rory's Strat. With all the close-ups you could really tell that that guitar had been PLAYED! If you haven't already, you should listen to this interview from 1991. There's lots of chat about guitars, playing techniques, tunings etc.: ruclips.net/video/9gA9vGWieAs/видео.html
What do I think of that? Loved this song first time I heard it, mid 70's and still love it. Thanks again for showing Rory. By the way, my sons 3 piece band is called "Shadow Play."
Rory was a GENIUS!!!Had the privilidge to see him twice in concert and he was AMAZING!Great work on the video,obviously a man of taste(no pun intended hehe
You hit the nail on the head with Irish Jig. Rory grew up playing with traditional Irish session musicians who cross over between traditional,, blues, rock. Well Spotted Sir.
🤯I started the video waiting for you to pronounce his name wrong....but you said it correctly! Very rare to hear it correctly outside of Ireland fair play!
You have made one old lady very happy this afternoon.! Rory, well, Rory the gentlest force of nature, there has ever been. One of the biggest regrets was never seeing him play live, thank the Lord we have great recordings and video. Fil, when you said, And that's how it's done, I shouted out Oh Yeah !! Rory On everyone xx
Me too! Love Rory. I had the pleasure of seeing him live twice. He was an absolute beast on the guitar. Gave it everything and then some. The only other guitarist I admire as much as Rory, would be Gustavo Cerati of Soda Stereo. It must be an Irish gift to be as natural as Gallagher & Cerati were.
Hiya, he loves Rory...great programmes.....still, there's no analyzing Rory...he had his own unique style, no repeating that..... goosebump time every time I watch him play...magical fingers...live, he was mesmerising...saw him play this one live many times, each one different. don't think he even knew himself how he was gonna play it.....ah, they were the days my friend....❤️
Absolutely fantastic Rory :)
Thats a shame I saw in on numerous occassions and he was unreal.
First ever gig I did. Colston Hall Brizol.
I rarely hear Rory mentioned when people talk about the all time best guitarists..which is a shame. This is the content I joined your channel for, glad to see it.
Check out what Brain May thinks about Rory Gallagher.
@@martinmcdonald4207 cosa pensa Brian Mey ??? Di Rory !!!!
@@manuela-6998 Brian May loves him and learned how to use the treble booster with him.
Ask The Edge what he thinks about Rory... Rory Gallagher is the reason he picked up a guitar after seeing him in Dublin as a teenager
Slash too apreciate Rory..
Rory was obviously amazing, but to me what's even more mind-blowing was that he was only 23 at the time of this performance. Leading his own band, writing his own material and being recognized as a world class guitar player.
He was a teenager and ripping those kinds of chords
I saw Rory in May 1974 at the Marquee club. He was an absolute force of nature and it was one of the best gigs I ever went to, and I was fortunate enought to see a lot of amazing bands.
damn, that sounds so amazing. I never did but I once played the Mean Fiddler in 1989 in north London so I can say I walked on the same stage as he did. Cheers.
That must have been some gig. I saw him many times in Dublin but the old Marquee! Saw Ginger Baker there early 80’s
One of those times and places I would have loved to be at the Marquee. I was in western USA. Id have traded places so fast with someone who wanted the massive festivals
My buddies and I went to a Deep Purple concert at the old San Bernardino Swing Auditorium in 1973. The opening act was this Irish dude named Rory Gallagher. We were all blown away by his playing so much that everyone cheered for 2 more encores. It was insane. We all became avid Rory fans and bought many of his albums for our house parties. Rory inadvertently stole the show from DP that night.
Wow 🇬🇧!! & Deep Gallagher!
Deep Purple in 71 then luckily saw Rory in '73. Went out and bought his Live Album next day.
Just like many of Rorys' fans. The audience at his concerts were special, they loved Rory and Rory and the Band loved playing for them.
Keep telling this story, because you are living witnesses. Thank you!
@@figlinfulyou’re welcome! I’m always glad to defend the truth that he was very very special and a well loved soul. He oozed talent with the rest of the great guitar icons, all while remaining humble and approachable.
Rory Gallagher my favourite guitarist of all time he was an amazing player so underrated but a genius on his stratocaster he was up there with Jimmi Hendrix, Gary Moore, S.R. Vaughn, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Brian May and Mark Knopfler plus a few others he was a BRILLIANT GUITARIST WHO LEFT US TO EARLY GOD BLESS YOU RORY AND THANKS FOR EVERYTHING MY FRIEND.
A Celtic blues genius , who's love of the Blues inflected onto his Irish musical influences 🎼👍
Rory and Alex Lifeson from Rush were close friends , When Rush started out they backed up Rory , When Rush got bigger Rory backed them up, During both Times Alex from Rush would be
At Rory’s side everything e he played then would go back to his dressing room and practice The techniques of Rory , Alex added that into playing
Rory and Peter green were at the same level.
All the rest you mentioned are below them.
Gallagher was underrated?
What a dumb comment.
When asked who the best guitarist is out there, Jimi Hendrix, without hesitation, said
Rory Gallagher
Rory's playing was so phenomenal that it's easy to overlook the incredible talent of his sidemen too. He was lucky to have had some sensational drummers like Wilgar Campbell, but also John Wilson in Taste and later on, Brendan O'Oneil. And of course long-time bass player Gerry McEvoy with whom Rory had a real chemistry.
Yes ! Quite right 👍🎶
Don’t forget Rod De’Ath
@@flamineamonn2967 nor Ted McKenna (r.i.p.)
@@flamineamonn2967 mentions multiple of his drummers but not the most prominent and arguably the best one
Yes, and Ted McKenna, Rod D'Ath and of course Lou Martin :)
Been listening to Rory.since 1970.... tremendous guitar player, still have all his original albums in mint shape...his acoustic playing is off the charts also .
First concert I ever attended was KISS (headliner) with Rory as the opening act. I never purchased any KiSS recordings but own virtually everything that Rory ever recorded including his stuff with Taste. That was 1975 at Detroit's Cobo Arena. As a 16 year old guitar student I was blown away by the talent displayed by Rory. RIP.
I had a girl friend who ran off and followed Rory around the world.
I named a Strat after her. Like Rory she is gone. "Margret"
I have been scooping up Rory's recordings like a mad hatter!
Must have a Real Thrillf for Rory to meet Jean Simmons and his hard working Band?
😂 She had good ‘Taste’!
Opening act for Kiss😅there must be a immense anticlimax when Rory goes and the masked Clown's began
@@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qelol😅
Thanks to Martin and studio Hamburg for giving you full access to the Beat Club film library. This performance it right up your street! 😊🎸
Met him three times in the late 60's early 70's when he played in my home town. Once with Taste, and the rest as a solo. The most humble of men, and that is what endeared him to every one.
When I first heard of Rory Gallagher and his guitar playing in the 70's, This guy is a monster. Today I tell people about Rory, They always say "WHO" or "Never heard of Him". I would tell them to go and find him on video. And, they say you are right. This guy is a MONSTER.
Riffs, blues, rock, jazz, folk, no matter what, everything he wanted, he had just one move of his hand away... And he was a never-ending source of ideas how to play a solo...
Saw him do this at the Whisky on his first US tour . With his Vox amp on a wooden chair. The most memorable and soulful performance I've ever seen. Thank you Rory.
How fortunate! ThecWhiskey Video I saw was so fun for me to watch. So fresh and hot. I would have swooned im sure!
I was there when he performed in my Dutch home town Nijmegen in 1977, the Top Priority Tour. He blew me away by playing and by loudness. It was a 2,5 hour show witch was pretty normal for him. After the show a couple of hundred men kept shouting we want more. And while the roadies were cleaning the stage he and his band came back and played for another half hour. My ears still in this days are ruined but I wouldn't have missed this evening. No way Fil. No way! And you're doing not that bad on guitar my friend. Not bad at all. 🎸🤟
I was in my teens when Rory Gallagher came into the music scene. He was not appreciated by quite a few of my friends which I remember to this day. He did get aired on The Old Grey Whistle Test and John Peel played him on his radio show. It is a shame that he never got the public recognition he deserved. He influenced so many other great guitarists.
He actually had a huge public recognition in Europa during the seventies, headlining many huge festivals, touring relentlessly. We even had a poster of him in our classroom during the mid seventies. On the other side, medias ...
I remember this video and your discussions with Martin at Beat Club (Hamburgh?). This was personal for me since I sincerely believe this is the greatest version of this song by Rory ever. And I told Martin this, and he had to believe me since I probably listened to it over four hundred times in the last decade. I wrote several mails to support you, and he was really great and I'm so glad that this has worked out well.
When Jimi died, Guitar Magazine had to have a winner for their greatest guitarist poll.
If Terry Katz won, I wouldn't have been sad. But it was Rory. And I don't think there was one guitarist in the world that regretted the choice. This song alone shows why.
Why didn't Rory have a larger following? Maybe it was all those 9th chords, played to perfection. Maybe it was his repertoire, which didn't hit the "pop" charts.
The hundreds of thousands of Rory fans won't mind that he didn't have pop success.
Rory was Number One in our hearts.
I've never seen you smile as much as with this video.
Rock.
For sure. Brother Fil is enjoying this one! This may go on for hours!? Ha.
The masses want celebrity, which the industry is happy to manufacture. Rory was a musician's musician, working beyond the limits.
Terry Kath
@@maplebonesIf he'd wanted to pursue celebrity over his art, he certainly could have done so. In the early 70's he resisted his recording company's pressure to do just that. He freely chose to stick with his artistic vision, while still enjoying a very high degree of material success.
My uncle took me to see Rory play in the Cork Opera house in the late 80's. I was only 11 or 12 but to say I was blown away by what I was watching is an understatement.
It was only when I got into my late teens that I truly understood and appreciated Rory and his guitar playing. Would give anything to see him play live one more time.
Another great video and performance by you. Thanks a million for all these videos that are really educating someone that hasn't always understood the technical side of music.
You and Rick Beato are amazing educators.
one of Rory’s legendary concerts!!!🙏👍👍
Wish I had a uncle like that. Mid 80’s we were flicking through the record collection of the parents of a friend of mine. Came across the Irish Tour album and that was it.
@@marcelboogaard3809 He passed away young but was very good to me. Took me to a lot of concerts. Funny thing is I didn't really appreciate Rory til years later. That includes loving the Irish tour album.
@@davet6079 Sorry to hear that. Hold on to those memories 👊🏻.
@@marcelboogaard3809 Thank you Marcel
Honestly, Rory is so fucking amazing it hurts. I was working in a pub kitchen three years ago, and I would come home every night and put his beat club session on and jump around like a madman. One of the greatest ever. Thanks phil. rock on.
Saw Rory in Birmingham 1978. He was phenomenal. But he was also so warm. No arrogance no bullshit just sheer artistry. Sheer Joy
I saw him in Brum several times too. A gentle and generous man, encore after encore.
The look of joy on your face as you watch and analyse Rory is a good part of why I follow you on RUclips
Rory is the reason I picked up a guitar! I was obsessively listening to only him a whole summer and especially the Taste live at Isle of Wight album, he's a magician for sure
Love Rory Gallagher, a unique talent in the world of late sixties/early 70's blues/rock! "Walk on Hot Coals" is one of my favorite live performances of all time." He was a stellar performer who did not get the recognition he deserved here it the U.S. at the time, and I am grateful that I discovered him in those days and added him to my music library. Thank you for featuring this great guitarist on your channel.
Hot Coals is just about the ultimate Rory and Guitar master tune .Too bad there doesn't seem to be as many live versions of it as there is of many of his other top workouts.
@@Sota-son The only live version of "Walk on Hot Coals" I am aware of is off the Irish Tour album.
I've run into a scant few on you tube but none of them match the one on the album.@@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT
Nice one Fil. I always get the feeling that Rory could play pretty much anything if he wanted. Outrageous natural feel for the music and his chosen instrument.
You can’t not love Rory Gallagher….hate I never got to see him … he was special, thx Fil 👍🏻
That was another great performance! Rory is another great guitarist and singer! It was nice of Martin at Studio Hamburg to give you permission to do this. I enjoyed your guitar demonstration and could tell you were really into this performance by your smiles and head bobbing, lol. It was another awesome analysis! Not only are they educational, you make them fun and entertaining! Keep on rockin'! 🎸🤘🙂
I saw him twice in the 1970s. Two of my bf's were really into him and got me into him too. He was one of a kind, for sure. An amazing blues guitarist, gone too soon. Gerry Mcavoy was an amazing bass player too.
Yup.
Yes, I was admiring the rhythm section as well, the bass especially.
The sight of you @ 8:40 trying those licks and blowing it was hilarious. I applaud your courage, though, because I could never even ATTEMPT those licks. Which brings up what I’ve often thought about Rory. One almost has to be a professional player, or a knowledgeable historian, or both, to appreciate the subtlety of his technique and his command of his sources that made him what he was - which in turn may be why he was never as popular as he should have been.
The first time I heard Rory was at a buddy’s house - “The Last Time.” I sat bolt upright staring at the speakers, and thought “This is it. This is greatness.” And I never changed my mind.
Y'all need to get Rory's "Irish tour 74". He was ON FIRE: At his best, which was one of the best. This song doesn't come close to capturing what a virtuoso he was.
Everybody has his preference but Live in Europe was my favorit together with Taste Live at Isle of Wight. Pure white blues played from his toes. Thank you Rory RIP.
@@teiltje : that was great too, especially"sinner boy".
Fil, I saw Rory play the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver on December 13, 1979. He was absolutely phenomenal and you could tell he LOVED playing for us. When I think of him I think "Roaree" and not Rory. I discovered him when I was 20 and was co-owner of Lee Chong's Books Records and Tapes in Monument, Colorado, 1972-74. Thanks for your usual superb analysis.
Rory used his Range Master treble Booster frequently rather than a lot of distortion and overdrive. So he got that clean beefy tone without a lot of mess. I've seen another video where Rory's unusual variations on scales were discussed as you have done here. And that his band was a three piece and he had to carry the show every gig often gets forgotten. amazing. he never played a tune the same way twice. Great you continue to cover him. Hard to believe he's been gone so long. Thanks heaps for the vid. Nice treat to see some of Rory's older tunes covered. It would be great to see some modern covers of them. As an aside, is the sound and tone of a Strat something to be hold, even there with delicate chord playing. Sorry Les Paul!!!!
I saw Rory play in Madrid at the Teatro Monumental back in 75. He was a superb guitar player and performer, I still play his records, and what a lovely person he was!
Where is that laundromat? I want to go there immediately! Thoroughly enjoyed your analysis of Rory, one of the greatest guitarists ever. His music never gets old, only better with each listen. You're not so bad yourself Fil! 👍💜🎸
The legendary Stratocaster that Rory Gallagher is playing helps him get that sound that is unmistakeable. He is an amazing guitarist. This is a great performance. I do have his music in my collection. May Rory Gallagher rest in peace. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
It’s His playing,give him another Strat and he would sound the same, take away his Vox & Treble Booster and there would be a big change in the sound.
He sounded just as good with his white tele, or indeed any of his other guitars.
Clueless !
I never heard of Rory. He's one cool cat. His music sounds very garage... garage band like. Who knew singing about a laundromat would be so engaging. You did fabulous job demonstrating the techniques and sounds Fil.
Great description. I've been a Rory fan for decades, and this was exactly why people loved him. You should watch his videos on You Tube, there are hundreds of hours, and you'll soon see why he was so beloved.
Bienvenue au club.
Never heard of him? That's too funny
Delve deep, Rory was quite simply the best.
Even Jimi Hendrix claimed Rory was the best
He never got on my radar for some reason, which is too bad bc I would have been a fan!
“Throwing caution to the wind,” is what makes it so great!! Thanks Fil.
A few days after this "Beat Club" I saw him in our city (at the age of 15). Laundromat was always the beginning of the concert back then. It was incredible. I still like to play the riff today and it still blows me away. And after the concert we "children" sat at the bar in the pub and he came in and sat down at the bar next to us. "Mr. Gallagher oh we we we.........." we stammered. He said, "What? Do you call me that when I'm not there? My name is Rory........". He never played the "simple boy" for image reasons. He was really one of us. He was the best.
Saw him on tv while in Ireland in 72 as a ten year old. Fan since then. Awesome !
Thanks Fil! 👍🙂
A great insightful analysis of one of Rory's earlier songs. Rory to this day is still my favourite all-time great guitarist! 😊
I laughed and smiled when you commented that Rory 'just' plays... For me this is the hallmark of the very best musicians; that they 'just' play. I was fortunate enough and PRIVILEGED enough to see Rory 8 times. He NEVER EVER played the same thing twice; he just played whatever was in his head in the moment!
Rory Gallagher; Legend, Genius, unforgettable!
Big Rory fan here Fil and your playing is phenomenal 🎸Thanks again for the great video PS - doesn’t Gerry kick arse on bass too
Just bought his 1971 album because of Laundromat and your show.
Thank you!
You should buy Rory's Beat Club Sessions if you haven't already. 12 tracks picked from 3 different appearances 71/72.
For a really good live sampler, I'd recommend Checked Shirt Wizard, live in '77. If you love his blues, Rory Gallagher Blues is a phenomenal 3 CD collection-one acoustic, one electric and one live and with collaborators. All are rare, unreleased recordings spanning his career.
@@dawnmoore4329 Thank you, I have the checkered shirt album, I also just bought the Duece album. I am sure I saw the collection you mention. Rory has such enthusiasm in his playing.
@@flea1972 Yes, I bought this album last year and like this version better then Rory's first lp. He used the same producer Yes had for an engineer and feel it was overproduced. Rory & Co were best raw on a live setting, as with The Beat Club. It's too bad these shows weren't broadcasted here in the states on a bigger level, cause he would have been better known.
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One thing I've noticed about Rory's playing is his use of the volume, tone and pickup selector. He's constantly changing his sound subtlety, all the while not missing a lick...
This is something I always notice with the old masters and another reason why I LOVE raw, live playing with cats who can really do it. They understood light and shade and the importance of deftly altering the volume, switching to a wah-wah for a few bars, then going back. As Fil said a lot of it was not technically about the notes it was HOW they were playing them.
just playing this back now...He was an amazing guitarists.. no one played like him.
Great video, and I love those Beat club videos too. They’ve got some of the best live footage from that era!
Great fascinating analysis of a storming performance from Rory. That whole show is hugely enjoyable.
Well, I’d never heard Rory before but I loved his singing and guitar playing. Thankyou for this great analysis Fil.🎄
Thanks Fil for drawing attention to Rory, especially this song. I taught myself electric blues guitar in my basement in New Jersey in the early ‘70s, and the red-flannel shirt live record was such a find! I can tell you pretty confidently nobody else in my high school was listening to Rory. This was about when I discovered ZZ Top’s Tres Hombres. Johnny Winter, BB King and the Allman Brothers were also my “teachers.”
I always come back to Rory's music. Something about his versatility really pulls you in.
Saw Rory numerous times in NYC and the surrounding area. Always, always a great show. In clubs he'd frequently do an early, then late show, changing things up completely; with the late show being at least 2.5 to 3 hours. And let's not overlook his acoustic, slide and mandolin playing; Rory was one of a kind and still missed by his many fans. My son's middle name is Rory, in memory of the great he was. As a correction; FIL it's Laundromat, not Laundramat. Thanks for acknowledging The G-man.
Phil I've been watching you for what seems like 5 years now. You're a RUclips staple to me. Rock on!!!
You have so well incorporated Rory's style of playing and the emotions he conveyed: BRAVO!! One can just tell how much you appreciate his music :-) Thank you so much for sharing!
So great that you revisited this performance. I believe I read that Rory convinced his mom to let him get that Fender Strat by saying with a guitar like that he can do both rhythm and lead at the same time so he could get 2 salaries as a musician. Looks and sounds like he was being honest with his mom.
Rory was the best of the best. And such a humble, beautiful egoless Man he was.
This version of 'Laundromat' is one of my all time favorite videos out here on RUclips. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this (literally, since I have no idea how many, just a LOT :) ). The Beat Club sessions are fantastic, it's so great to have that out here for all of us to enjoy. He does some really great acoustic stuff too, on that old steel resonator. There's a '77 in-studio version of Pistol Slapper Blues on that guitar that is just killer.
I am so glad you are bringing attention to the great Rory Gallaghers guitar mastery! The top five performance of all time is Rory Gallagher's Shadow Play Live Performance on RUclips!
One of my favourite Strat tones, so much clarity and bite. It's an object lesson in rhythm playing for any aspiring blues player. Certainly, someone I can always learn from.
This time in 71 i just turned 16 good times were just getting started for me, good memories of Rory good analysis Fil thanks. 👍👍✌🤘
Rory was one of the best Rock Guitarists of his generation , Just watch his show with Taste at the Isle of Wight 1970 as evidence of that , the man was super talented and could play in many different styles xxx
This one was so much fun I had to watch it 3 times, and then go to the original video and watch that 3 times! Thanks, Fil, for featuring Rory and explaining at least some of the things that made him so special.
Great analysis. Laundromat may be my favorite Rory Gallagher song. He was a true virtuoso rock player. One of the things I loved about him whenever I saw him play live was he went into his own world when he would take a solo. And we were lucky enough to see it. RIP Rory! 🥲
I am just learning about Rory now and I enjoyed this analysis. This song was upbeat and fun to listen to and I have to agree for a 3-piece band they are making some great noise together!
Thanks bro I found the concert on mp3 Downloader Gory is on a different level. Thanks for sharing this gem.
Thank you once again for recognizing one of the GREATS! One of my favorite performers.👏🇺🇸👍
Thanks for breaking these elements of the song down. It shows what a craftsman Rory was. Much appreciation from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you for giving Rory attention for the genius that he was. Also, cool shirt 🎼💜
Beat Club was a TV series in Germany I was not watching very often, I was too young. It's a pearl in the history of official broacasting companies.
Cant go wrong with Rory! How about a Lightning Hopkins style look?
Always enjoy your Rory Gallagher shows. Excellent as ever Fil, Slainte.
I didn't discover Rory until I was in my early 40s but I've been hooked ever since.
Now we talkin bro ! My favorite all time guitarist RORY
No easy analysis with all the variations/changes in that sound.
The video selection along with your demo answered why this guitarist was ranked among the best.
Rory, the man who brought me to your channel, another great video, thanks for sharing Fil.
Thanks to Beat-Club for the vid share & Thank YOU FIL for your analysis! Rory's awesome.
GREAT TO KNOW YOU STILL ,keep Rorys memory ,alive ,he was one of my favourites ,awesome ,live ,and auch a humble man,influenced so many other ,including , Brian May, as yu know,wtll never forget seeing him ,2 and a half hours ,virtually non stop,no messing , a trio,,a mesmering tone ,and such energy.
just realised I've commented before (!) but this is a great snapshot of Rory at one of his 'peaks' or damn close to the set/s that became the magnificent 'LIVE! in EUROPE' album. I heard 'Laundromat' live in '73 and '77, saw Rory again in '78, and have seen many great tributes since. As Mr Pegasus suggests, catch the full video. Brilliant.
The players player! He's been mentioned by so many in so many interviews as an influence... Thank you, Phil!
Thank you. Just thank you for this! Rory rarely gets the recognition and your enthusiasm is infectious! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎸👏🏼
Great video and analysis. Thank you very much for your wonderful work, Fil!!
I am the most amateur guitarist but I learn so much while you explain all that Rory is creating. Your explanation draws attention to all the different techniques he is expressing thru out this performance. Can this performance be mimicked exactly as it was recorded, even by Rory himself? I wonder…Thank you Fil for doing this analysis. Rock!
Thanks Fil I never tire of watching you break down Rory's music. As you say, there is so much more going on than what meets the eyes and ears at first blush. Playing the tune is one thing getting to actually sound like that is another whole encyclopedia. Most viewers probably don't stop to contemplate it but it doesn't escape me that you are an exceptionally good player to be able to tackle these tunes at all much less get the very close approximations of Rory's tone and dynamics that you achieve. I was 20 minutes into it before I noticed your Rory t shirt peeking out of your hoodie. It is pretty clear you really are a serious fan and I appreciate it very much. Please keep em coming.
Great video. Does Rory uses his nail together with the pick to get the harmonic effect?
The beginning riff drew me in, but you had to break it apart for me to fully appreciate it. (so fast!)
Yes, you got it spot on, there: the secret sauce to Rory's playing was that "Irish jig". I also think Phil Lynott had it.
Made my day with this one, Fil! Thank you for more Rory! Great choice of song to analyze by my all-time favorite musician, listen to him every day. Saw him on my 20th birthday, 44 years ago tomorrow. You really point out the many nuances in this performance which one would really need to see many times to get. Would love to see you take a look at some of his stuff with Taste, and also some of his later material, which was so beautifully seasoned...
Noooorrraaa! Happy Birthday early!
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Happy Birthday Nora!!!!!
@@dawnmoore4329 Thanks, Dawn! 😊
A very great talent , that seemed , at times, too shy to claim, his "rightful "ground.Thank you Fil, for delving more than anyone on YT, into his method /technique .
Still my favourite guitarist of all time. Was lucky to see him live twice (would've been more but do live in Australia). Have all the DVDs, vinyls, cds etc. and all are still on heavy rotation around here. Thankyou for featuring this most amazing musician again..
you have to check out Rory Gallagher - I could've had religion (Beat Club, June 11, 1972)... blows me away
Awesome Fil, seen Rory many many times. met him once, have a guitar pic from him.
he was most passionate and energetic when playing live. Rory and Stevie Ray both on another level. May he rest in peace.
Great insight to Rory's style, I think key to it is not just blues guitar but that bounce you spotted in his phrasing comes more from traditional Irish music, that is full of triplet feel but the beat is 4/4. Rory went to many Irish trad. Festivals, a close friend of mine saw him in a pub during the Lisdoonvarna festivals of the eighties when he wasn't playing but soaking up the atmosphere and music.
Had to watch this again….. you and he would have gotten on so great! And look at YOU! Liked the picking out all these notes and the intro explanation. Sure does teach a student and im just a listener.
"Rory's Walk on hot coals" from the Irish Tour, please!!
OMG! A massive thank you, Fil, for doing a video of Rory (again)🥰. He was such an amazing guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer. I saw a video where his nephew showed Rory's Strat. With all the close-ups you could really tell that that guitar had been PLAYED! If you haven't already, you should listen to this interview from 1991. There's lots of chat about guitars, playing techniques, tunings etc.: ruclips.net/video/9gA9vGWieAs/видео.html
Rory was genius. I'm glad to have seen him once performing at Dinkelsbühl (Germany) open air. He was one of my guitar teachers.
Rifftastic for real!! Plus being in a trio and taking up all of that space ain’t easy! Thanks for introducing me to the greatness!
What do I think of that? Loved this song first time I heard it, mid 70's and still love it. Thanks again for showing Rory. By the way, my sons 3 piece band is called "Shadow Play."
Terrific! Kudos also to bass player and the drummer - fabulous.
Rory was a GENIUS!!!Had the privilidge to see him twice in concert and he was AMAZING!Great work on the video,obviously a man of taste(no pun intended hehe
The great Rory Gallagher absolute legend thanks for analysis mate
I really like your channel and your respectfully detailed analysis. 😎🎸This day's highlight. Greetings from Germany
You hit the nail on the head with Irish Jig. Rory grew up playing with traditional Irish session musicians who cross over between traditional,, blues, rock.
Well Spotted Sir.
🤯I started the video waiting for you to pronounce his name wrong....but you said it correctly! Very rare to hear it correctly outside of Ireland fair play!