Saw Rory in early 70s as opening band for Deep Purple. He had on old ripped jeans, red flannel shirt and an old fender strat and proceeded to destroy the arena. Opened up with "Cradle Rock"and blew away everybody! Next day went out and bought everything I could find of his! I'm 67 and I was a fan from that day forward. One of the greatest performers I'd ever seen!!!!!
Right on Scott wish I could've seen that show man the duds UNDER rated he was awesome as thay get one of these best top notch guitar kings as well as songs he wrote a horse of a different color man goosebump city when I listen to him play man
@@scottbarnett8090 yeah YEAH I love playing along shadow play was the first one it's got this powerful feeling to it playing with the stuff Rory did he was JAMMIN love him man he's very different he deserves WAY MORE CREDIT
Was just thinking how a buddy did remember him, 4Deep P, here in CA, I keep saying the CALLING CARD album is that rare combination of all his writing. (Among other skills), I'm a see if HallFame Post homhonors? They say
In winter of '84 he played in Sarajevo during winter Olympic games,, few hours before the concert I happened to bump in him as he was walking outside the popular olympic hotel in mountain above the city with his band mates around him, snow was everywhere and just as they passed me by - he slips on snow, and as I was nearest - I was first to help him to get up,, and he was very appreciative, and as he got up he gave me hug and handshake,,,,, of course I could not miss the moment and I asked him for autograph - piece of paper I had, but it took us few moments to find pen,, what intro to the best live concert I ever attended? This moment of meeting the legend I will never forget...
I was in Ballyshannon back in September, 2023, didn't realize that Rory was born there and when I saw his statue in town, I flipped. Later that day I wandered into and art co-op and had tea with one of the owners. He was about the age the Rory would be now, 75, and I spent several hours there listening to the guys Rory stories. He said Rory would come back from Cork and spend time with friends and family there. This gent used to play with Rory when they were little, not so much music, but fun, kid stuff. Great experience - one of many that I had in Ireland.
@@senseblossomxxx5260 Amazing… incredible just Genius.. and such a gentleman.. such a talented artist .. any aspiring guitar player ; couldn’t go wrong in tuning in to this gem of music history..! Truly mind blowing sounds.. fantastic band too ; let’s hear it for the piano, bass and drums.. all perfection..!
One of the best to come from our wee island. Took both my Irish parents with me to see our Rory at Hammersmith Odeon as it was known back 76. The smiles on both their faces. Happy memories
Amazing!!!!!! Blues? Celtic? Irish country music? Whatever mixture off them....... Somehow encourage me to pour more whisky into my glass. (I'm drunk🥃😂) . Love this guy......... I always been a led zeppelin, clapton listener. I feel so embarrassed i just recently discovered Rory in age of my 46. Simple, and honest guy who plays music from bottom of the heart. Cheers guys
I’m 60 and Irish. And yes it’s never too late to discover good music, especially Rory. I’ve even worn plaid shirts all my life as a result. The man was something else, we’re all very proud of Rory here in Ireland. Greatly missed. Keep the faith brother. ❤️🤘
Rory was legendary, but it helped that he surrounded himself with a rock solid rhythm section. They're all talented musicians, and to me, Rory Gallagher and Gerry McAvoy are one of the greatest musical pairings ever.
Rory Gallaghers Musik, die beste Medizin für einen alten Mann ! Weckt Sehnsüchte, Träume, Freiheitsdrang.Schön war die Jugend, Sie kommt nicht mehr ! 1976 war ich 38 jährig. Danke Rory ! R.I.P.
I visited Rory’s hometown of Cork and went to the small music library they’ve established in his honor. It was a moving experience. I’m 65 and have heard all the great blues and rock guitarists and to my subjective opinion, Rory had as much command over his instrument as anyone I’ve ever seen or listened to. He was also an incredibly nice and humble individual. I had the opportunity to see him perform at a small club in Philadelphia in the mid 70s. The performance left me as impressed as I’ve ever been by any musician I’ve ever seen and I’ve probably been to several hundred concerts over my six decades. If you haven’t seen it, Ghost Blues, the documentary about Rory, is very well done. Hope you enjoy it. ☮️💚🍎
Thanks for the heads up about the music library in Cork, and the documentary. I saw Rory play live twice, both concerts were phenomenal. This man had no pretensions whatsoever.
I saw Rory open for I believe Deep Purple at the Spectrum, it was the 70’s, he might have opened for someone else, but again it was the 70’s🙃 The best Rory show for me was 73 at Max’s Kansas City in NY. I was right up front. He tore it up. Rory was one in a million.
How lucky are we to have such great footage of this genius in his prime. Rory was a brilliant blues player, and now as a guy in his 70s i am still in as much awe of him now as i was then. Fortunately his legacy is left for all to see.
I agree 100%. He is rightly revered for his virtuosity on any type of guitar, but is often not credited enough for his singing. Bluesy, soulful, gritty, just a wonderful fit for the type of music he wrote or played.
Saw him several times in bomb-blasted Belfast during the seventies, the only major star to be unafraid to come and play for us! Can't say how much he was loved for that alone, on top of the brilliant music!
When he played in Belfast in 1984 in a legendary set at the Ulster Hall, my older brother went, but I was just too young to be allowed to go by my parents. It's one of my biggest regrets. But at least we have footage to look back on. Most RUclipsrs point towards his performance of Shadowplay at Montreux, but for me, the version from that night in Belfast tops it due to the sheer intensity and the completely unbounded enthusiasm and craziness of the crowd bouncing around like lunatics (it wasn't an "audience"). The roadies were dragging people off the stage who just wanted to touch the great man. Just a mental night... it doesn't get better... and the finish of the track when you think it's done and then he fires it up again... just awesome. His LPs are fantastic, but it's the live performances that set him apart from the rest. No fancy lights shows or visual effects, just sheer unadulterated blues/rock that smacks you in the face, grabs you and doesn't let go. The GOAT, bar none.
A transcendent talent he was. He could play practically every instrument and play well. A very talented man was Rory. As the likes of him we will never see again on this planet.
My parents let me stay up late to watch this gig live on t.v., 44 years ago. That's when I fell in love with Rory. Kinda mind-blowing to be watching this again in '20, as an old 58 year old. Cheers
I got to see him three or four times. When I saw him at the Bottom Line in NYC Jerry Hall was in the audience. He always gave everything he had at every show. The last time I saw him was rough. It was clear that something was wrong and he passed shortly after that performance. I grew up learning his songs and wanting to be like him. No flashy nonsense just talent. I'm not sure if I miss Rory or miss those days. I suspect it's a little of both.
Rory was the reason I got into music. Saw him on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 74 I was just six years old. He literally blew me away. What natural talent. I’ve never stopped listening to him since.
I first encountered Rory Gallagher on Friday August 2nd 1968 ( I was twenty then) when he was still leading his trio called Taste. By that time I had already seen Jimi Hendrix live on two occasions. But for me Rory was even more exciting than Jimi. The sounds he was getting out of his battered old Vox AC30 amp that night was incredible. The gig was the regular Friday blues night at the California Ballroom in Dunstable. When we found out he was playing the following night in Saint Albans Civic Hall only about another ten miles down the motorway, we were there like a shot. Rory’s playing that night was just as impressive as the previous evening, he was in incredible form. Jimi Hendrix was once asked by a music journalist what was it like to be called the world’s greatest guitarist. Jimi, modest as ever, replied “ You should be asking Rory Gallagher that question”.
Saw him once . Awsome . Loudest three piece I have ever seen. The balcony I was on was vibrating . Took me a day to get my hearing back lol. RIP Rory .
Happy heavenly birthday today to Rory. Still one of my favorites - I started listening to him when I was 14 or 15 years old; 67 now. So glad I got to see him live. This opening acoustic set pretty much has all the reasons why he's one of my favorite guitarists, and inspirations. The electric set is just icing! RIP Rory.
There aint going to be one like Rory again, he was one of a kind, and everything about his voice and guitarr skills is just unique. He was far ahead of his time…RIP Rory!
He was the best and the best there ever will be - but never acted like he was! which is so rare... plus he was humble & didn't overplay the whole rockstar ego thing )which is a trap)
He was so young, I used to go to lots of his shows... since 1968 from the time of the showbands, Taste and him solo. I could never understand where he learned so much so fast about the blues, coming from Ireland. He was something else this guy! BTW all the musicians and drummer here are brilliant and wild!
@mags jay yeah, I was lucky along with lots of others :) But those days were hard for Irish musicians. Only a few got through to make a decent career, but the ones that did are still celebrated today.
Good question about his blues influences. Van Morrison grew up in Belfast and I think his father was in the merchant navy; he'd bring records home from the US. Rory was born in Ballyshannon but grew up in Cork. My only guess is he heard blues music on the radio.
hi, saw Rory first with taste 1969. Weren't we lucky?When you saw him, and at age, play the way he did (and saxophone) it was beyond comprehension. Thank the Lord there are so many videos. Never seen his like since. First time, was breathtaking, nothing prepared you for your first Rory 'experience live. ❤👍✌
@@joyceh2721 Yeah, nothing could have prepared you for that Taste of raw cosmic blues.... it was mesmerising. I just could not at all understand how anyone in Ireland could learn to play like that! We got to see Skid Row with Gary Moore and the start of Lizzy.... it was a great time for music ... the vibe at concerts was amazing together .... music orgies, I would call them. Grannies Intentions are another great band from the day.
@@JohnOShaughnessy hi. I'd never seen anyone play like Rory before. This, not as tall as you'd think, delicate looking, beautiful schoolboy (he looked so young, and like he'd skipped school) could pick up that guitar and be transformed, was miraculous..... There were some great bands around, late 60s to end of 70s was a good time to be around. Great gigs to go almost every night. Jeez, those were the days. 👍✌
Saw Rory in 73 or 74 in Birmingham Town Hall when the band failed to turn up being prevented by fog and Rory did a wonderful acoustic set and asked ones from the audience to join him on stage and jam. Best concert ever and they still added in the proper concert at the end of the tour to fulfil the tickets.
So kids, when I was young, there was no Google. Someone like Rory Gallagher would mention a name before he played his version of their old song, and I would go from shop to shop, asking "Have you heard of.."
He always showed the appropriate respect to the (largely black) original songwriters, unlike many of his (largely white) contemporaries. I also learnt a lot from him. Sadly missed.
Those were the days. I'm a follower from the 70's. Rory was very rarely on tv and even less on radio. It was a case of finding where they played next and try by any means to get to a show near you. Rory g, one of a kind and sorely missed.
I felt in love with the guy, his wonderful band and his amazing music in the 70ties. In de Europahal in Tielt somewhere in 1977, I witnessed one of the most blues rock driven performance of my life!
Lou! Rod! ALL the lineups were great, but this is my personal favorite. (mebbe cause I saw it in '73, lol) RIP Rory, Rod, Lou, Wilgar, and Ted. Thank You! eta And, Thank You, Gerry! Keep waving the flag.
the greatest beating the shit out the dung! oh man, how i love this! what a wonderful treat! how can pain cause that much pleasure? Rory, we love you, especially in this band, all masters at their craft and we will never forget you! hell, how could we????
I Saw this for the first time ~20 years ago and was blown away, didn't know him before. So I sat my guitar down and just watched this quite loud at night and bought records the day after ^
RORY GALLAGHER was so ahead of his time that his music still is relevant unlike other music ' stars ' whose music is categorised as 60s 70s 80s legendary thing . Rory Gallagher was , is and will be beyond time boundaries !
There are some moments here where you can see why Rory was just so amazing! He would just suddenly step on the gas! Normally this meant he also would shoot across the stage! I saw him at the whisky and really only knew of him. I had seen all the greats by that early 70's date but he was, as you can see, just genius.
This man, this music, there is so much I want to say. My brother started with the blues, into folk, and ended up his career, in an Irish group, He died in 1994--great on the 12 string, and banjo too--what I am trying put into words here, is that Rory summed up all that I knew about music which I experienced from my cradle. x
Fantastic!! What a nice big noise with just four musicians! I am fond of Led Zep which I happened to listen to when I was 11,discovered Rory Gallagher a few years later and today can say this band sounds as good or even better than LZ. Thank you WDR Rockpalast!
I keep coming back to "Nothing But The Devil Blues". It's the essence of how the Blues feels, created by a master talent. Awesome in the true meaning of the word.
I love how happy he was to play the first song again. He gently said so to the audience with a little smile. Other top musicians might have told the host to piss off.
Rory was one of the best Guitar Player of all the Time. He played in the same Level like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton , Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Page, Gary Moore, Eddi Van Halen, Brian May and Jeff Beck. Rory Played One Note, and you can say yes, this is Rory Gallagher. He was Great.
Mentioning Frankfurt caught my attention, so I´ve just listened to some stuff of your ´78 Chippewa Lake Park Gig. Good stuff - too bad there are no pix. If Rory kind of made you do that - it´s brillant, isn´t it? Best wishes from Frankfurt! M*
I saw Gallagher with his group Taste in Wuppertal Townhall in the early 70s (for 5 DM). Off course with the old green/blue Fender strat. It was amazing. We loved him very much, he was very very talented. RIP Rory!
I'm only 30 but Rorys been my favorite guitarist the last decade. I hadnt listened to him much in years and it seems like he's being recognized even more and I'm all here for it!
I really wish I would've gotten into Rory g.long before he left US I was RAISED on rock and love n play all sorts of music but somehow I didn't find out just what a great man and guitar king and beautiful SOUL singersongwriter he was really he's a great different kind of killer MUSIC MAN RIP RORY G......YOU DA MAN ....
As a pianist I’m in awe of Lou Martin, great player and brave to go up there with Rory who never plays a song the same way each time it’s played live, Love Gerry Mc on bass, up there with Entwhistle, and Rory, well what you can you say? Best guitarist, mandolin, and slide guitar and all round blues musician.. or at least equal to the best. , he will be played and admired for centuries to come!! How cool is that.
Αθανατος, υπεραγαπημενος Ρορυ, και λατρεμενος στους Ελληνες οπαδους του. Δικος μας ανθρωπος, μεσα στις καρδιες μας. Να σαι καλα ψυχαρα οπου και αν εισαι..
Thanks for providing this concert. I still have a the video tape I recorded when this show was originally broadcasted. Saw Rory play at least 25 times. Always brilliant.
What an group of musicians, so tight and Rory just adding the cream on top with both Acoustic and Electric in a an amazing layer of just crazy mixture of blues, rock, country and the odd sliver of trad to top it all off. Can you imagine what the youngsters nowadays would have made of his performance.
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Saw Rory in early 70s as opening band for Deep Purple. He had on old ripped jeans, red flannel shirt and an old fender strat and proceeded to destroy the arena. Opened up with "Cradle Rock"and blew away everybody! Next day went out and bought everything I could find of his! I'm 67 and I was a fan from that day forward. One of the greatest performers I'd ever seen!!!!!
Right on Scott wish I could've seen that show man the duds UNDER rated he was awesome as thay get one of these best top notch guitar kings as well as songs he wrote a horse of a different color man goosebump city when I listen to him play man
@@stephen2934 probably one of the best showman I'd ever seen! Really miss this guy! I'm still rocking with you Rory!!!!
@@scottbarnett8090 yeah YEAH I love playing along shadow play was the first one it's got this powerful feeling to it playing with the stuff Rory did he was JAMMIN love him man he's very different he deserves WAY MORE CREDIT
Was just thinking how a buddy did remember him, 4Deep P, here in CA, I keep saying the CALLING CARD album is that rare combination of all his writing. (Among other skills), I'm a see if HallFame Post homhonors? They say
Àaio
In winter of '84 he played in Sarajevo during winter Olympic games,, few hours before the concert I happened to bump in him as he was walking outside the popular olympic hotel in mountain above the city with his band mates around him, snow was everywhere and just as they passed me by - he slips on snow, and as I was nearest - I was first to help him to get up,, and he was very appreciative, and as he got up he gave me hug and handshake,,,,, of course I could not miss the moment and I asked him for autograph - piece of paper I had, but it took us few moments to find pen,, what intro to the best live concert I ever attended? This moment of meeting the legend I will never forget...
What a thrill! He had magic alright
Great story!
I was in Ballyshannon back in September, 2023, didn't realize that Rory was born there and when I saw his statue in town, I flipped. Later that day I wandered into and art co-op and had tea with one of the owners. He was about the age the Rory would be now, 75, and I spent several hours there listening to the guys Rory stories. He said Rory would come back from Cork and spend time with friends and family there. This gent used to play with Rory when they were little, not so much music, but fun, kid stuff. Great experience - one of many that I had in Ireland.
Wow a hug from Rory 👍🏻 you lucky man
He was such nice guy!
Unvergleichlich. In heutiger Zeit wären solche Konzerte wieder Gold wert. Da ist uns ein großes Stück Musikkultur verloren gegangen.
Das kommt schon irgendwann wieder, leider Sterben die alten Helden bald aus. Bleib gesund Viele Grüße aus Nürnberg 👌🤘🤘
Yeah, except in today's time, you would not get something this personal, pure, & unique ! They truly don't make music like this anymore !
@@henryh.3988 RG was unique in every way. Simply the best
@@senseblossomxxx5260
Amazing… incredible just Genius.. and such a gentleman.. such a talented artist .. any aspiring guitar player ; couldn’t go wrong in tuning in to this gem of music history..!
Truly mind blowing sounds.. fantastic band too ; let’s hear it for the piano, bass and drums.. all perfection..!
@@lovewavesdriftingforever They don't make them like him any more. They threw away the mould...
Just discovered Rory a few weeks ago, got my first LP self-titled from 1971, so happy to find such a gem. God blessed man.
Good for you man....check out the beat club performances
One of the best to come from our wee island. Took both my Irish parents with me to see our Rory at Hammersmith Odeon as it was known back 76. The smiles on both their faces. Happy memories
Prueba el irish tour y serás adicto de por vida
To Alxander.
Late on the scene, on your discovery, perhaps - but great discovery, eh?
@@countycricklewoodWow, you were lucky to have such cool parents - mine were not as modern as yours!
Amazing!!!!!! Blues? Celtic? Irish country music? Whatever mixture off them....... Somehow encourage me to pour more whisky into my glass. (I'm drunk🥃😂) . Love this guy......... I always been a led zeppelin, clapton listener. I feel so embarrassed i just recently discovered Rory in age of my 46. Simple, and honest guy who plays music from bottom of the heart. Cheers guys
Cheers 🎶🎵🔝🎶🎵🎸🎼🎤🍺
omg, I saw Rory live 5 yrs before your parents had any idea of you👨🌾
F#*k me, definitely not Irish Country music. You do not want to hear that!
Never too late! My privilege about being old, seeing Rory in 1974 and falling in love with his playing at 16, cheers, from Chile.
I’m 60 and Irish. And yes it’s never too late to discover good music, especially Rory. I’ve even worn plaid shirts all my life as a result. The man was something else, we’re all very proud of Rory here in Ireland. Greatly missed. Keep the faith brother. ❤️🤘
Rory was something very rare , a true master of the Guitar, any Guitar and also a great performer and humble man.
And a very good song writer. I love every one of his songs.
Rory was legendary, but it helped that he surrounded himself with a rock solid rhythm section. They're all talented musicians, and to me, Rory Gallagher and Gerry McAvoy are one of the greatest musical pairings ever.
YES
Rory Gallaghers Musik, die beste Medizin für einen alten Mann !
Weckt Sehnsüchte, Träume, Freiheitsdrang.Schön war die Jugend, Sie kommt nicht mehr !
1976 war ich 38 jährig. Danke Rory ! R.I.P.
Ich bin 1980 geboren,
bin irgendwie eifersüchtig mit eure Generation!!
We gave him a lot of airplay here in Germany. There were three magic names: Blackmore - Hendrix- and Gallagher. We loved Rory here in Germany.
I would like to add Michael and uli to your list ?
I still do ! ;)
Well deserved , and yes there were tree magic names Totally agree ❤️🎶✌️☮️
❤
Since those years we have NEVER SEEN this craftmanship/ virtuosity
A humble man, a monster on the guitar...
:)
Absolutely brilliant. The great Rory Gallagher. His music will never die. Irelands finest.
Such Musician doesnt exist anymore ...
A great great guitarist, musician, bluesman , human being, heart ,
A real Soul !
Back then this show was the best you could get in German TV. Rory was the only artist I know of who was invited twice! It´s obvious why!
I visited Rory’s hometown of Cork and went to the small music library they’ve established in his honor. It was a moving experience. I’m 65 and have heard all the great blues and rock guitarists and to my subjective opinion, Rory had as much command over his instrument as anyone I’ve ever seen or listened to. He was also an incredibly nice and humble individual. I had the opportunity to see him perform at a small club in Philadelphia in the mid 70s. The performance left me as impressed as I’ve ever been by any musician I’ve ever seen and I’ve probably been to several hundred concerts over my six decades. If you haven’t seen it, Ghost Blues, the documentary about Rory, is very well done. Hope you enjoy it. ☮️💚🍎
Thanks for the heads up on "Ghost Story" It's in my queue to watch tonite!
Thanks for the heads up about the music library in Cork, and the documentary. I saw Rory play live twice, both concerts were phenomenal. This man had no pretensions whatsoever.
I saw Rory open for I believe Deep Purple at the Spectrum, it was the 70’s, he might have opened for someone else, but again it was the 70’s🙃 The best Rory show for me was 73 at Max’s Kansas City in NY. I was right up front. He tore it up. Rory was one in a million.
When he rolls up his shirt sleeves, you better watch out! Absolutely fantastic!
So true!
How lucky are we to have such great footage of this genius in his prime. Rory was a brilliant blues player, and now as a guy in his 70s i am still in as much awe of him now as i was then. Fortunately his legacy is left for all to see.
Indeed. And what a great band!
Yes sir gone to soon rip Rory he was the monster on that strat that thing sounded great Humm what year was it I wonder
@@DrLoverLover thanks great baseman n drummer thay were tight man
@@stephen2934 says 76 in the title
THE LEGEND OF BLUES GUITAR ! SUPERB BAND ! 🎸🎸🔥🔥
The best that ever was! Passionate, soulful,energetic ,supreme!
Of course he was one of the greatest guitarists the musical gods gave us, but equally great was his soulful voice. Thank you for sharing.
I agree 100%. He is rightly revered for his virtuosity on any type of guitar, but is often not credited enough for his singing. Bluesy, soulful, gritty, just a wonderful fit for the type of music he wrote or played.
Saw him several times in bomb-blasted Belfast during the seventies, the only major star to be unafraid to come and play for us! Can't say how much he was loved for that alone, on top of the brilliant music!
When he played in Belfast in 1984 in a legendary set at the Ulster Hall, my older brother went, but I was just too young to be allowed to go by my parents. It's one of my biggest regrets. But at least we have footage to look back on. Most RUclipsrs point towards his performance of Shadowplay at Montreux, but for me, the version from that night in Belfast tops it due to the sheer intensity and the completely unbounded enthusiasm and craziness of the crowd bouncing around like lunatics (it wasn't an "audience"). The roadies were dragging people off the stage who just wanted to touch the great man. Just a mental night... it doesn't get better... and the finish of the track when you think it's done and then he fires it up again... just awesome. His LPs are fantastic, but it's the live performances that set him apart from the rest. No fancy lights shows or visual effects, just sheer unadulterated blues/rock that smacks you in the face, grabs you and doesn't let go. The GOAT, bar none.
A transcendent talent he was. He could play practically every instrument and play well. A very talented man was Rory. As the likes of him we will never see again on this planet.
Totally agree
We have one and he is also play in Roch palads and he is still a live Popa chubby not forgotten ❤
I have listened to this wonderful show hundred of times, but now i take a break coz im going down to my cellar and build a time machine.
My parents let me stay up late to watch this gig live on t.v., 44 years ago. That's when I fell in love with Rory. Kinda mind-blowing to be watching this again in '20, as an old 58 year old.
Cheers
Know how you feel. I'm an old 68 year old in 2021. Our love for rory never grows old .
I got to see him three or four times. When I saw him at the Bottom Line in NYC Jerry Hall was in the audience. He always gave everything he had at every show. The last time I saw him was rough. It was clear that something was wrong and he passed shortly after that performance. I grew up learning his songs and wanting to be like him. No flashy nonsense just talent. I'm not sure if I miss Rory or miss those days. I suspect it's a little of both.
Thankful for the great time he companies my youth live!
A friend introduced me to Rory's music around 1980. Thank you Detta Flade and may you R.I.P. together with Rory.
I’m 58 watching this for the first time! Lol! Man what a strong commanding sound on that acoustic guitar.
rod de'ath possibly the greatest blues drummer of all time.
Rory was the reason I got into music. Saw him on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 74 I was just six years old. He literally blew me away. What natural talent. I’ve never stopped listening to him since.
Absolutely fabulous these german TV live concerts were broadcast in FRance late at night but that was worth it to stay awake late
I love Rory Gallagher playing acoustic. Awesome performance.
Bass player Gerry McAvoy killing it.
Gerry's one pile-driving bassist!!!
I first encountered Rory Gallagher on Friday August 2nd 1968 ( I was twenty then) when he was still leading his trio called Taste. By that time I had already seen Jimi Hendrix live on two occasions. But for me Rory was even more exciting than Jimi. The sounds he was getting out of his battered old Vox AC30 amp that night was incredible. The gig was the regular Friday blues night at the California Ballroom in Dunstable. When we found out he was playing the following night in Saint Albans Civic Hall only about another ten miles down the motorway, we were there like a shot. Rory’s playing that night was just as impressive as the previous evening, he was in incredible form. Jimi Hendrix was once asked by a music journalist what was it like to be called the world’s greatest guitarist. Jimi, modest as ever, replied “ You should be asking Rory Gallagher that question”.
People you are watching one of the greatest ever.... the boy from Ballyshannon County Donegal.....
I've probably watched a thousand hours of videos of Rory in concert. I'm amazed at the rapport he had with his fans. Amazing.
Ever heard of Ballyshannon?
@@damiengordon903 Is that the gathering of Rory fans?
The greatest musical artist Ireland has ever produced RIP Rory!
Woz e irish?
@@sonjawhite5815 yes Ballyshannon County Donegal
Solo de Ireland , yo diría mucho mas☯️🔯☀️♥️🏁🌍🌎🌏⛰️🌪
Saw him once . Awsome . Loudest three piece I have ever seen. The balcony I was on was vibrating . Took me a day to get my hearing back lol. RIP Rory .
jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@stephenkane2464 Me too
Happy heavenly birthday today to Rory. Still one of my favorites - I started listening to him when I was 14 or 15 years old; 67 now. So glad I got to see him live. This opening acoustic set pretty much has all the reasons why he's one of my favorite guitarists, and inspirations. The electric set is just icing! RIP Rory.
Special Thanks to Rockpalast
Rory Gallagher and Band...
The best white blues performer and one of the best guitar player ever!
RG playing an acoustic guitar... he truly was a genius! ❤️🎸
I was 2 y.o. when this show was recorded.
Watching this I know why some people say that Rory was one of the best guitar players ever.
Rory, one of the all time greats!
There aint going to be one like Rory again, he was one of a kind, and everything about his voice and guitarr skills is just unique. He was far ahead of his time…RIP Rory!
Henrik
Beautifully said
He was the best and the best there ever will be - but never acted like he was! which is so rare...
plus he was humble & didn't overplay the whole rockstar ego thing )which is a trap)
@@stevejeffrey11
Yea.. a gentleman ; and just , kinda happened , to be…. a freakin’ GENIUS..!!!
One of the greatest, and yet unsung, guitarists ever...
In my opinion Rory truly was the greatest Irish musician who ever did it.
All the other great Irish musicians were virgins?
crazy
@@modestoney1577 compared to Rory they were practically celebate nuns.
@@kieranryan4328 XD i bet
Brian Downey
Cork had a rock Star
He was so young, I used to go to lots of his shows... since 1968 from the time of the showbands, Taste and him solo. I could never understand where he learned so much so fast about the blues, coming from Ireland. He was something else this guy! BTW all the musicians and drummer here are brilliant and wild!
@mags jay yeah, I was lucky along with lots of others :)
But those days were hard for Irish musicians. Only a few got through to make a decent career, but the ones that did are still celebrated today.
Good question about his blues influences. Van Morrison grew up in Belfast and I think his father was in the merchant navy; he'd bring records home from the US. Rory was born in Ballyshannon but grew up in Cork. My only guess is he heard blues music on the radio.
hi, saw Rory first with taste 1969. Weren't we lucky?When you saw him, and at age, play the way he did (and saxophone) it was beyond comprehension. Thank the Lord there are so many videos. Never seen his like since. First time, was breathtaking, nothing prepared you for your first Rory 'experience live. ❤👍✌
@@joyceh2721 Yeah, nothing could have prepared you for that Taste of raw cosmic blues.... it was mesmerising. I just could not at all understand how anyone in Ireland could learn to play like that! We got to see Skid Row with Gary Moore and the start of Lizzy.... it was a great time for music ... the vibe at concerts was amazing together .... music orgies, I would call them. Grannies Intentions are another great band from the day.
@@JohnOShaughnessy hi. I'd never seen anyone play like Rory before. This, not as tall as you'd think, delicate looking, beautiful schoolboy (he looked so young, and like he'd skipped school) could pick up that guitar and be transformed, was miraculous..... There were some great bands around, late 60s to end of 70s was a good time to be around. Great gigs to go almost every night. Jeez, those were the days. 👍✌
Saw Rory in 73 or 74 in Birmingham Town Hall when the band failed to turn up being prevented by fog and Rory did a wonderful acoustic set and asked ones from the audience to join him on stage and jam. Best concert ever and they still added in the proper concert at the end of the tour to fulfil the tickets.
I was lucky enough to see Rory live, he was incredibile!
The best!!! Rory Gallagher, great show, listening from Peru.
That's great 👍🇮🇪
Perú:-)
Germany..
What a talent ! He wrote great songs - played others - and his voice complimented his music .
Happy Birthday Rory, pure energy. I was lucky to have seen him in the 80s
So kids, when I was young, there was no Google.
Someone like Rory Gallagher would mention a name before he played his version of their old song, and I would go from shop to shop, asking
"Have you heard of.."
Wow
Yeah I know! There are some real advantages to Internet aside from the commercials stuff of course
Ya know, that wasnt that long ago !
He always showed the appropriate respect to the (largely black) original songwriters, unlike many of his (largely white) contemporaries. I also learnt a lot from him. Sadly missed.
Those were the days. I'm a follower from the 70's. Rory was very rarely on tv and even less on radio. It was a case of finding where they played next and try by any means to get to a show near you. Rory g, one of a kind and sorely missed.
Extremely pleased this was uploaded. RIP Rory.
Rory was lover and gifted to what he gave. Damn sure to never pay you to a bet.
And thàt kiddies,is how you do it!! RORY-STYLE!!!
I felt in love with the guy, his wonderful band and his amazing music in the 70ties. In de Europahal in Tielt somewhere in 1977, I witnessed one of the most blues rock driven performance of my life!
Bravo ! Rory forever !
Rory Live is an experience everyone should have.❤❤❤❤
Monster performer, guitarist extraordinaire.
love this bass player. great gig.
one of my fav bassists
Yes, it’s a beastie Bass player!
I love how he gave the same crazy energy every time he was on stage
Lou! Rod!
ALL the lineups were great, but this is my personal favorite. (mebbe cause I saw it in '73, lol)
RIP Rory, Rod, Lou, Wilgar, and Ted.
Thank You!
eta
And, Thank You, Gerry! Keep waving the flag.
Ric
That was beautiful
God bless you for your thoughts
Yea saw them twice in national stadium dublin.never forget!
Rory in his prime with The Band. Such an honest musician/bluesman.
I will always love Rory thank you for the music
Legend.
Rory amazing bluesman, the band is so tight.
No gimmicks, no attitude. All about the music. And good music.
Tight as f
I saw Rory Gallagher in 1983, I was 19 years old and it was a mémorable good time.
From Colmar, France.👏😎🍷☕
the greatest beating the shit out the dung!
oh man, how i love this! what a wonderful treat! how can pain cause that much pleasure?
Rory, we love you, especially in this band, all masters at their craft and we will never forget you!
hell, how could we????
I Saw this for the first time ~20 years ago and was blown away, didn't know him before.
So I sat my guitar down and just watched this quite loud at night and bought records the day after ^
RORY GALLAGHER was so ahead of his time that his music still is relevant unlike other music ' stars ' whose music is categorised as 60s 70s 80s legendary thing . Rory Gallagher was , is and will be beyond time boundaries !
The album Deuce has aged best for me. That's his finest songwriting in my opinion
Rory The Greatest !!!
@Θοδωρης.
Hi you sweety boy!!
The night is long!
my baby boy
There are some moments here where you can see why Rory was just so amazing! He would just suddenly step on the gas! Normally this meant he also would shoot across the stage! I saw him at the whisky and really only knew of him. I had seen all the greats by that early 70's date but he was, as you can see, just genius.
RORY GALLAGHER, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN...!
What !!! no pedals or gizmos....... pure genius.
Amazing performance...Rory in the❤
Rory wipes the floor with Clapton.Period.
Fantastic!! As always.. Rory.. bringing JOY!!!. Love ❤️❤️ to you forever Angel Rory. XO 😘
Agreed, different animal
100%
of COURSE he does...
Because Rory has soul.
This was my first concert, he was opening up for Jethro Tull at Shea Stadium in July 1976, followed by Robin Trower.
Man what a first concert
Mine was Van Halen in 1980.
You got to see two of my favorite guitarist that day.
Trower and Rory. Wow
Sadly Rory got lost,
...ah, the 70s.
This man, this music, there is so much I want to say. My brother started with the blues, into folk, and ended up his career, in an Irish group, He died in 1994--great on the 12 string, and banjo too--what I am trying put into words here, is that Rory summed up all that I knew about music which I experienced from my cradle. x
Maybe you're brother's met up with and is now playing alongside Rory, Jimi, Frank and a few other luminaries.
I think your brother is with Rory
And Gary Moore with Phil following up on bass
@@neilangus4401 Bless you
@@michellewilsdon1786
And you
Rory was my hero 55 years ago. Glad I lived through these times even if my number is nearly up. The footie was good back then and not ruined by money.
Lou Martin on piano is a REAL GENIUS !! That's all folks !!!
Wow! I just now discovered this gem of a musician! Anyone that thinks I have talent I will gladly correct them and refer this guy.
This concert is amazing. I love the acoustic stuff in particular, Rory is a beast!
oh my Gosh! He is amazing! The best guitar player! Miss you Rory!
Fantastic!! What a nice big noise with just four musicians! I am fond of Led Zep which I happened to listen to when I was 11,discovered Rory Gallagher a few years later and today can say this band sounds as good or even better than LZ. Thank you WDR Rockpalast!
how these guys play so good when they're all sweaty?? rory's absolutely beautiful, oozing talent with the whole body ♥
Only one thing to say about Rory, simply he was the GOAT
I keep coming back to "Nothing But The Devil Blues". It's the essence of how the Blues feels, created by a master talent. Awesome in the true meaning of the word.
Rockpalast delivers shows with musicians in their prime. This is another example.
I love how happy he was to play the first song again. He gently said so to the audience with a little smile. Other top musicians might have told the host to piss off.
Not Rory❤
Rory was one of the best Guitar Player of all the Time. He played in the same Level like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton , Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Page, Gary Moore, Eddi Van Halen, Brian May and Jeff Beck. Rory Played One Note, and you can say yes, this is Rory Gallagher. He was Great.
Brian may got his guitar sound from rory
Such a Beast on the Guitar.. one of the VERY BEST ever!! It was all about the music for him.
Saw him play on a sunny Sat. afternoon in Frankfurt 1972. Never heard of of him. Changed my life. See my avatar
Mentioning Frankfurt caught my attention, so I´ve just listened to some stuff of your ´78 Chippewa Lake Park Gig. Good stuff - too bad there are no pix. If Rory kind of made you do that - it´s brillant, isn´t it? Best wishes from Frankfurt! M*
@@mikestecherart3595 Thank you
Love that scat technique, authentic, and true blue, with some Irish 💚
I saw Gallagher with his group Taste in Wuppertal Townhall in the early 70s (for 5 DM). Off course with the old green/blue Fender strat. It was amazing. We loved him very much, he was very very talented. RIP Rory!
I'm only 30 but Rorys been my favorite guitarist the last decade. I hadnt listened to him much in years and it seems like he's being recognized even more and I'm all here for it!
This is as good as it gets...True raw talent..Rory Gallagher genius
Τι όμορφος που είναι δεν χορταίνεις να τον βλαιπεις και να τον ακούς γιατί έφυγε τόσο νεος
I really wish I would've gotten into Rory g.long before he left US I was RAISED on rock and love n play all sorts of music but somehow I didn't find out just what a great man and guitar king and beautiful SOUL singersongwriter he was really he's a great different kind of killer MUSIC MAN RIP RORY G......YOU DA MAN ....
As a pianist I’m in awe of Lou Martin, great player and brave to go up there with Rory who never plays a song the same way each time it’s played live,
Love Gerry Mc on bass, up there with Entwhistle, and Rory, well what you can you say? Best guitarist, mandolin, and slide guitar and all round blues musician.. or at least equal to the best. , he will be played and admired for centuries to come!! How cool is that.
There only was one Rory Gallagher. Gerry McAvoy is a great bass guitarist too. RIP Rory
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seen rory a few times great days, sadly we lost him but with film he will live forever RIP .
He was and is one of the BEST.
Αθανατος, υπεραγαπημενος Ρορυ, και λατρεμενος στους Ελληνες οπαδους του. Δικος μας ανθρωπος, μεσα στις καρδιες μας. Να σαι καλα ψυχαρα οπου και αν εισαι..
The perfect couple from Ireland, Rory and Gary Moore, on guitar and Phil on bass.
Now they are playing together in heaven
That would've been best band ever.
@@ezioauditore7427 Three good singer in one band.
Thanks for providing this concert. I still have a the video tape I recorded when this show was originally broadcasted. Saw Rory play at least 25 times. Always brilliant.
Ooooo. How wonderful!
What an group of musicians, so tight and Rory just adding the cream on top with both Acoustic and Electric in a an amazing layer of just crazy mixture of blues, rock, country and the odd sliver of trad to top it all off. Can you imagine what the youngsters nowadays would have made of his performance.