Rory Gallagher ( Blues Hero )

Trollheart · 10-28-2012, 07:44 AM

You mean this one?

PoorOldPo · 11-02-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

Yes, I liked that about him too, when I saw him play in an old converted London cinema; he just seemed like a regular guy and he really worked hard on stage. He was wearing one of his trade-mark checked shirts, and when I looked across at the audience sitting in their cinema seats, about a third of them were waving scarves and wearing checked shirts too. It seemed like there was a special bond between him and his fans.

Some guy in Cork told me that one day Rory walked into a pub and bought everyone in the pub a pint but left before anyone could find out who he was or who had bought them the pints.

PoorOldPo · 11-02-2012, 03:49 PM

Perfection.

Rory Gallagher - Cradle Rock - YouTube

Lisnaholic · 11-02-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

You mean this one?

Yes, that`s the one, Trollheart. Thanks. What a way to start a concert !

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Originally Posted by PoorOldPo

Some guy in Cork told me that one day Rory walked into a pub and bought everyone in the pub a pint but left before anyone could find out who he was or who had bought them the pints.

That`s a nice story; do you think it really happened ? At first it made me think of this line from a Gaelic Storm song, "...I heard it from a man who knows a fellow who swears it`s true." But then, if you`re a drinking man, it`s the kind of dream that you might promise yourself that you`ll do one day - so, yes, I can imagine RG doing that.

PoorOldPo · 11-02-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

Yes, that`s the one, Trollheart. Thanks. What a way to start a concert !

That`s a nice story; do you think it really happened ? At first it made me think of this line from a Gaelic Storm song, "...I heard it from a man who knows a fellow who swears it`s true." But then, if you`re a drinking man, it`s the kind of dream that you might promise yourself that you`ll do one day - so, yes, I can imagine RG doing that.

Well it happened in his pub so I'm gonna take his word for it but I know exactly what you mean

, but Rory was known for random acts of kindness like that, he was a bit eccentric, but in a good way.

Lisnaholic · 11-02-2012, 06:34 PM

OK, well that`s good enough for me !
....and I believe he did concerts in Ireland at a time when other big-name artists felt it was too risky, which is very much to his credit.

TBH, though, I don`t know many of his albums because I prefer my electric blues to be long rambling instrumentals. Do any of RG`s albums -or songs- fit that description ?

Trollheart · 11-02-2012, 07:12 PM

I can't really think of any, but how can you not like this?

Trollheart · 11-02-2012, 07:26 PM

OK well Rory didn't tend to do too much in the way of full instrumentals as I recall, though some of his songs had decent instrumental/blues breaks.

Here's what I've found so far.

If I come across any more I'll let you know.

Incidentally, don't want to sidetrack the thread, but if you like long, rambling guitar instrumentals, can I assume you've made the acquaintance of one Gary Moore?

Let me know if not...

Lisnaholic · 11-02-2012, 10:00 PM

Well, one thing`s for sure - you really know your Rory Gallagher material, Trollheart ! Thanks for posting all those examples. You are quite right, that first one, "In Your Town" is superb. I loved the intense slide playing all the way through; especially in that long last section.
And the instrumentals were good too. That last one was quite a surprise; a really nice piece that somehow didn`t feel like RG at all. What do you think of it ?

Yes, I know the name Gary Moore, but I don`t know his music and I get him mixed up with Steve Morse, so I guess I have some researching to do ....

PoorOldPo · 11-03-2012, 06:07 AM

You will like this one too.

Crest Of a Wave -- Rory Gallagher - YouTube

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PoorOldPo Blue Pill Oww Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Luimneach, Eire Posts: 1,107	Perfection. Rory Gallagher - Cradle Rock - YouTube __________________ https://www.instagram.com/hennas.lullaby/

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Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	OK, well that`s good enough for me ! ....and I believe he did concerts in Ireland at a time when other big-name artists felt it was too risky, which is very much to his credit. TBH, though, I don`t know many of his albums because I prefer my electric blues to be long rambling instrumentals. Do any of RG`s albums -or songs- fit that description ? __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

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11-02-2012, 07:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	OK well Rory didn't tend to do too much in the way of full instrumentals as I recall, though some of his songs had decent instrumental/blues breaks. Here's what I've found so far. If I come across any more I'll let you know. Incidentally, don't want to sidetrack the thread, but if you like long, rambling guitar instrumentals, can I assume you've made the acquaintance of one Gary Moore? Let me know if not... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-02-2012, 10:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Well, one thing`s for sure - you really know your Rory Gallagher material, Trollheart ! Thanks for posting all those examples. You are quite right, that first one, "In Your Town" is superb. I loved the intense slide playing all the way through; especially in that long last section. And the instrumentals were good too. That last one was quite a surprise; a really nice piece that somehow didn`t feel like RG at all. What do you think of it ? Yes, I know the name Gary Moore, but I don`t know his music and I get him mixed up with Steve Morse, so I guess I have some researching to do .... __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

11-03-2012, 06:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
PoorOldPo Blue Pill Oww Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Luimneach, Eire Posts: 1,107	You will like this one too. Crest Of a Wave -- Rory Gallagher - YouTube __________________ https://www.instagram.com/hennas.lullaby/