RORY GALLAGHER Bullfrog Blues REACTION - Fasten your seatbelts for an incredible ride! First hearing

[@damonhines8187]

One of the most musical, versatile, personable, humble entertainers I've ever seen. Loved Rory. Rest In Peace and Power, brother 🙏🏽 🥲🌈🌉🎶❤️✨️🕊

[@missblondie2393]

🙏🎵💜🎶✌️🎸💜

[@jgg59]

Rory Gallagher probably the best guitarist to come out of Ireland. Probably one of the best in the world.

[@paulmurray6958]

I walked off stage and left the band cause the manager said less Rory more Stevie ray😂

[@paulmurray6958]

Fy is there two finger emoji?😢

[@damonhines8187]

@@paulmurray6958 you're looking for the reverse of this, I'm guessing 😏 ✌🏼 The Brit version of: 🖕🏼 What band did you leave, btw?

[@stinky60096]

This sounds to me like Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Lynott, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Ginger Baker had a jam session!! Phenomenal!!!

[@brianparker663]

The awesome Gerry McAvoy on bass - a friend by Rory's side for twenty great years.

[@lynnebradkey3819]

I'm 65 and have enjoyed a happy life but at 17 I was in Southend Kursaal mesmerized by Rory when the gig was stopped - they'd had a call saying there was a bomb in the building. This being the 70s it was believable. Rory left the stage -people stamped their feet and shouted for more until Rory came back on, said 'oh fuck it' and carried on playing. I remember thinking, if this is it, what a way to go! Still the best musician I've ever seen, his picture gangs in my wall.

[@bigheadfox]

Hahaha, amazing story! Thanks

[@colinnugent3769]

Saw him about 1987 in Liverpool. The best rock performance I've ever seen. I think he was a genius.

[@SusanHeaton]

RIP Rory, Rod, and Lou. Thank You! (keep rockin' Gerry!)

[@davidjones6778]

I saw Rory twice. To see him live was everything. Rest in peace mate, you were the best (and still are)..

[@joelnall5882]

U saw him 😮 how fortunate.

[@cletushouse906]

Can not go wrong with this guy. A real treasure.

[@williamthelast1]

The Irish best guitarist !!!

[@arneemilbredland2339]

YESSSS! By far.

[@sotiristsallis]

Best of the best of the best and the best guy.....the Rock Saint.....

[@rhondaroberts6021]

I actually saw him live in Michigan in '72 and the place was jumping when he kicked this in ❤️✌️.

[@johnmagee810]

👍Harry welcome to the club of the enlightened….. Gallagher live just killed it. No electric blues artist rocked a crowd like Rory. First heard him live in 1974 in the City Hall in our home town of Cork in Ireland. I was 14 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. A great artist and a gentleman. Also Gerry, Rod and Lou were awesome sidemen. Still wonderful to know that people are still discovering Rory to this day. Gone but never forgotten…. RIP Rory.

[@JF-kv1gm]

Can't thank you enough for reacting to this. Rory was a completely different man off stage: softly spoken, humble, almost shy. What a tragic loss.

[@themusicboxx8419]

👉AMAZING PERFORMANCE👈 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 THANKS FOR THE REACTION

[@sharonsnail2954]

Ah, The Old Grey Whistle Test 😍 There were some great performances over the years. Auntie BBC at her best.

[@heinztania9393]

Rory was the Man! Sweet Monster....my eternal addiction!!!!!!

[@missblondie2393]

Mine too 🎶🎸🎵✌️

[@jer2xjim]

A Gallagher fan since shortly after I got out of the Navy in '75. You are an enlightened individual.

[@Rorysstrat57]

Rory had music in his soul, he and the band were on fire at this gig.

[@hlawrencepowell]

Bass solos and drum solos were common back in the day. We lived this kind of music in my day.

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks for that and it is my biggest musical regret that I never saw Rory and I have no excuse as I started to go to London Gigs in 1971, aged 17, so my loss and then the World's loss as we all said a premature goodbye to a great Man and Musician. Rory. R.I.P.

[@marybaillie8907]

From the "Live in Europe" album 1972, this is a great cover of William Harris's 1928 song. Multiple instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader Rory was one talented guitarist who unfortunately died at 47 after a liver transplant. He sold over 30 million albums. This is a stupendous version, rocking guitars, great slide guitar, piano supreme, and the drums reminded me of Gene Krupa. Such groovy entertainment, you cannot sit still listening to this masterpiece.I saw you grooving along Harri. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Miss Blondie. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@missblondie2393]

Glad you enjoyed the show and what a show they put on Appreciate all the back info RIP Rory Gallagher Love and Music 💜🎵🎶🇨🇦🇺🇲💜

[@marybaillie8907]

@@missblondie2393 ✌️👍🎶🇨🇦❤️

[@lgeyser1]

Wow! Sounds like the Killer on piano!

[@bobbeck6706]

Saw him a few times decades ago and my ears are still ringing!😂 He was great!!

[@cooltide4377]

Saw Rory in Glasgow at the Greens Playhouse, across the Road from the now gone Apollo, many,many ,moons ago. He liked a Drink and very kindly threw a few Cans of Tennents Lager into the Audience just to help the Vibe along, sadly missed along with Phil Lynott

[@unclepat2518]

I had the pleasure of seeing Rory live at the whiskey a-go-go in Hollywood California in about 1973 best concert I've ever been to. Became a fan for life that night

[@barbwatkins3676]

The greatest of all time for me. So fortunate to see him live twice in Australia. Still rate as the two best concerts I've ever been to - unforgettable. Still sadly missed.

[@johndoyle2397]

Rory was an angel

[@manuman27]

Back in they 70's they got down and dirty.Real musicians.TOP RORY

[@PIERLUIGI828]

I had the honour of seeing Rory live when I was 14 years old in a small venue in Ayr. Scotland. Jim Hendrix was once asked in an Interview what it felt like to be the greatest guitarist in the world and his reply was " I don't know,why don't you ask Rory Gallagher" enough said

[@oeokosko]

Will never tire of listening to and watching Rory. I have most of the vinyl, all the CDs and DVDs but thank you KZbin for the incredibly rich seam of Rory's live concerts.

[@Isleofskye]

In the PARIS version of this,Rory actually seemed to have half of the audience on stage with him and, eventually,he climbed onto the stacks of equipment to be seen on the stage:)

[@valeriebarr5729]

And all without missing a note! 👍

[@Isleofskye]

@@valeriebarr5729 Exactly Valerie.😀😀

[@denisconor648]

Phil would go to rory gigs as a teenager he was one of his biggest fans.

[@Michael-Byrne]

That was outstanding, I usually dislike music like this; played over these chords as it’s almost always staid, repetitive and uninspiring. However, the inventiveness of these musicians floored me. There were countless snippets of musicality, that I have never heard played in this context before, i.e.over these chord sequences; and I have been listening to all types of music incessantly since I was seven years of age [55 years ago]. Sure there has been quite a few performances I’ve heard in this style thru the years that were as astonishingly passionate & inventive. Alas , performances like this are as rare as hen teeth. I love it when I’m reenergised, rejuvenated with a style that usually leaves me slightly cold as I’ve heard it all before. Thank You, Rory & band for electrifying my ears.

[@indianwhiskey6150]

his style , fashion on the act stage .... pffhhhhh , very awesome !!! no need to many attributes or accecories , also the sound by his old fender, magical & misery sound .... truly he's real rocker ✌️🤘🤘🤘😎, 🌹... ☕☕ ? 😊

[@Robert-wn2cw]

Was lucky enough to see the great Rory Gallagher live many times and he never failed to disappoint. One of the best blues/rock guitarists ever!

[@derbyphoter]

Simply the GOAT

[@ianthorp9547]

Quality of musicianship from all is off the scale, as is the energy - fantastic👍👍👏👏

[@missblondie2393]

Yes Sir, I 💯 agree 🎶✌️🎵

[@WendellBurkhart-g9v]

This is some of the greatest musicians that's ever lived in my opinion . Now this was when music was music and what you saw is exactly what you got. Undeniable Some of the best

[@bert0522]

Saw Rory and his band Taste along with Delany Bonnie and Friends open for Blind Faith in 1969 in Ole St' Lou. That sold me. Jim

[@missblondie2393]

WOW!!!

[@thornil2231]

and you paid $15 for the show and thought that was pretty expensive.

[@greggbarrett7117]

First time I heard of Rory is when I saw him live in 1976 as one of 3 openers for Jethro Tull at the LA Colossium. He basically did that... rocked for at least two solid hours. One of a kind.

[@membysteph64]

Absolutely fantastic Rory and his band mates..

[@KevinKitching-ws8jk]

Just the best. .saw him first in 1972

[@rocketman5931]

Rory Gallagher one of the best to ever do it 💯☘️🎸🔥

[@davebzen795]

Yooooo, now this performance by Rory Gallagher is on fire🔥 Miss B. You submitted another great one once again. This is Rory and his band running on all cylinders, captured in this video. 👏Harri, always up to the task, your review was spot-on.

[@missblondie2393]

So glad you enjoyed this Dave Rory and the band are definitely top tier

[@johnianknox1629]

Seen Rory at the Glasgow Apollo and he finished his set with this number hence the solos, absolutely mesmerising concert, what a musician and showman, much loved much missed. Great video Harri, well done Sir.

[@missblondie2393]

You're so fortunate having seen him live It's only 3 years that was introduced to Rory and he's become my top 3 guitarist I definitely was born in the wrong decade 🎶✌️🎶🎸

[@johnianknox1629]

@missblondie2393 forgot to mention that was 1976. Great selection take care sweetie.

[@missblondie2393]

@@johnianknox1629 while I'm no youngster for sure I was only about 6 Us Generation Xers were around for the greats just too young to see them live Music and Peace Always 🎵✌️🎶

[@johnianknox1629]

@missblondie2393 lovely comment Miss, OK you've sussed me out as an old hippie, here's who I've seen all in the 70's. Elton John, The Eagles, Neil Young, Deep Purple, Bad Company, The Stones, Nazareth, Status Quo, but my GOAT is Free, my biggest regret was not seeing them live, I had tickets to see them at the Glasgow Kelvin Hall in 1970 but it got cancelled while standing in the queue to get in. Take care Sweetie.

[@missblondie2393]

@@johnianknox1629 oh you're no old hippie, you have all the great memories of seeing the greats It's a gift Music is ageless, I just got my son into Rory and his friend a guitarist is blown away too Generation Z is opening up and starting to love Classic Rock (when not playing on the phone 😉) Enjoy your evening

[@debbiechang5781]

Great request Miss Blondie. 🌺✌️

[@missblondie2393]

Glad you enjoyed this Debbie 🎵💜🎶

[@bid84]

Yes good observation, Phil Lynott and Rory have similar vocals at times.

[@flamencoprof]

See Rory Gallagher Shadow Play Montreux 1979 with him playing his guitar by dragging it across the stage by the cable.

[@roadwary]

Yeah and he reminds me of Alvin Lee's style and energy. Rory burnt the candle at both ends and in the middle. Gone to soon. RIP

[@stevenstraus7411]

This song made me a Rory Gallagher fan when I saw him play it in 1972. I saw him every time he came to Chicago through 1983. He never had a bad show. His bass player Gerry McAvoy played with Rory almost his entire career. RIP Rory.

[@debbiewisenbaker6509]

Can you imagine a duet with him and Johnny Winter?.. that would be mind blowing

[@thornil2231]

I often thought about that.

[@jogischulz2576]

Great choice ! glad I saw him on stage two times in mid 70s, unforgetable ! Rory is one of the great greats !

[@missblondie2393]

You're extremely fortunate to have seen him live I believe I was born in the wrong Era my favorite music is mostly 60s and 70s

[@jogischulz2576]

@@missblondie2393 ...the 60s and 70s music is a very good choice, keep on rockin' 🎸

[@adriankent603]

An absolutely brilliant masterclass!! God bless you Rory

[@StefanEngler-rb8lu]

Fantastic! Love a great jam 🤘

[@Sota-son]

Immensely fun watching you catch the full force of the magic on your first listen. This is one of the very best versions I've ever come across. All the boys are at absolutely peak power!

[@masterofthetelecast]

Yes, this was the Rory alltime favourite, mostly played as the first encore in his legendary live concerts in these days. Everybody loved him for that one and his energy and his attitude to remain modestly. „Did you ever! „ was the question everyone in the audience was looking forward to. And after that he gave a thirty minute minimum encore. Irish guitar legend - gone way too early, but still alive in our hearts.

[@riggermorpus]

The ultimate performer entertainer. Gone far too soon.

[@neilevans5282]

You have to take into account as well that Bullfrog Blues wasn’t actually included in the original broadcast. They new the show was over on TV but just kept going for the live audience in the theater. BTW, the second “g” In Gallagher is silent. Pronounced Galla-her

[@guyr7351]

Loved Rory and his music, saw him a few times what great concerts, live in Europe album was my introduction to him. What a 3 piece band. Left us far too soon.

[@waltw4537]

Thank you Miss Blondie. Thank you Harri. Had to stop the vid in the solos portion to give the diabetic dog supper and her needle. Thought, Well, will I be able to get back into it?? Hah! No problem. A buddy of mine saw Rory here and still raves about it. Gone too soon! Thanks!

[@missblondie2393]

Glad you enjoyed it Walt Sending out love to your buddy What's his or her name? 🎶✌️🎵

[@thewildgoose7467]

@waltw4537 Fair play, that's the best reason for stopping a solo I've ever heard. We have to look after our furry friends 🙂. @missblondie2393 Great request👍. FYI MerchantOfAlba will be doing a reaction to my request of a little ditty called 'Shin Kicker' (Montreux 1979) in the next week or so. They've never heard Rory so you might want to keep an eye out for that 😉

[@missblondie2393]

@@thewildgoose7467 Harri actually did my request to Shin Kicker several months back I'm with you Rory must be shared with as many as possible Honestly I only learned about him just a few years ago I like to think I know the true greats I can't believe I didn't know Rory's incredible work Now I'm obsessed I'll look out for your request from the other reactor And our furry buddies are the best reason to pause Enjoy your evening 💜✌️🇮🇪🎵🎸🎶

[@missblondie2393]

@@thewildgoose7467 I just subscribed to Merchant Of Alba Thanks for the recommendation

[@thewildgoose7467]

@@missblondie2393 I think I've seen all of Harri's RG reactions, including your requests. And to let you in on a little secret, I also have come to appreciate Rory's music only recently? But worse still, I was born and raised in Ireland AND was big into music at the same time he was gigging? However for some reason I didn't think his music was to my taste back then as I was more into the more laid back sounds of Pink Floyd and Yes and also groups like The Clash so I didn't really check out his music properly. My bad, as I missed out on getting to see him live unfortunately although living in Ireland I would've had plenty of opportunities. Another band that were around at the same time which I had no interest in were Rush, yet just like Rory in recent years they have become another one of my favorites. I guess it's like that Joni Mitchell line in Big Yellow Taxi, that "you don't know what you've got till it's gone"? Anyways have a good evening, and watch out for that "Shin Kicker" reaction😊

[@nikosalmpanis-ty3jt]

Up the Irish🤘

[@frankdanner2785]

Rory forever.........................

[@richeaton5752]

I was blessed. My first rock concert: May 19, 1973 East Tennessee State University (lol yeah, I'm old, but still above the dirt...) Rory Gallagher - ZZ Top 4 dollars It was about two months before Tres Hombres came out. (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I came to find out on his passing) It was Festival Seating and I managed to get about 15 feet from mic center. Rory Gallagher was pure fire right out of the gate, and his band was phenomenal. (particularly Lou Martin on his electric piano) Rory was amazing to see play and I think that he had as much fun as anyone. Then, Billy Gibbons and the boys came out. Back when they were the most badass blues rock band that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards (but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Needless to say, Rory and Billy made a big impression on a 16 yr old. Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since. RIP Rory, Rod, Lou, & Dusty. Thank You! Keep Rockin' Billy, Frank, & Gerry

[@han36solo]

Would have loved to be there!

[@missblondie2393]

Oh me too Thankfully KZbin has these gems

[@frankaq3951]

What!!!!! That was incredible!

[@tommessner3502]

Lots of energy!

[@kevinhennessey3189]

Got to Rory in 1971 in Providence RI, Roy Buchanan was the opening Act, great show.

[@ambiesb]

2 of the best!

[@ebbanjenkins5960]

I literally think of my guitar playing learning inspiration as before and after hearing Rory..in fact,maybe even my life 😂before and after Gallagher..i feel literally Blessed to have found him for my self !❤

[@6916dog]

I have loved this version for years. Impossible to sit still. Virtuoso performance by all of the band. More Rory please

[@jakecrib9971]

Fantstic lead, bass, percussion, piano. I loved hearing them all.

[@susanmcewan302]

Serious talent here! 👏

[@spawn4582]

It was an amazing show, something from the Midnight Special, they wanted to do it and did it, you also need to be able to get a standing ovation! Bravo Rory and team! 👋👋👋

[@loushark6722]

My favourite Rory song. 😍🤗💕

[@dgator3599]

What a banger! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonathanmahoney1672]

Thanks for the video, introduced me to this amazing performance 😊

[@Danhop54]

Gerry!!!!!!!

[@Danhop54]

Ohhhh and Yeas Rob D'ath!!! Drummer🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nekite1]

I am lucky enough to have seen Rory Gallagher live way back in 1981 in Southampton. No band ever that I've seen has come close to someone really enjoying themselves and cutting loose live as Rory did.

[@Cynthia...]

Way to rock Miss B. What a great song. Thanks Miss B ❤and Harri.

[@missblondie2393]

Glad you enjoyed the show Beautiful Cynthia Rory and his Band were having a blast performing 🎵💜🎶🇨🇦🇺🇲✌️

[@johndoyle2397]

Thankyou man .love from Ireland

[@russelldavis8415]

All his albums are pretty good, my fav is the live Irish tour, out of this world.

[@johnned4848]

Another fantastic-- no no ridiculous video . This was great. Thank you!

[@tommyau2006]

wish more people knew how good Rory was.....................

[@kennethbrown5164]

Good job Harri... great performance by Rory who influenced a ton of HOF rock guitarists.

[@suekelley4466]

No one could ever do a cover of this song good enough!

[@philako6160]

I saw Rory at the Manchester (UK) Apollo around this time and I appreciate his genius now more than I did then.😊

[@joelnall5882]

Thanks exactly what I thougt😮

[@arturocroce7742]

Rory "Epic" Gallagher singer songwriter lead and rhythm guitar

[@marcbjy196]

RIP Mr. RORY......

[@traolachshortt380]

When you played the old grey whistle you brought your A game. It was one of the only music shows played all over Europe after mid night.

[@danielperezcabezas109]

When Jimmy Hendrix was asked about how did it felt to be the best guitar player in the world he answered,"I don´t know,you should ask Rory Gallagher!"

[@stevenmeyer9674]

That quote has been going around for years. And has been directed to many different guitarists.

[@martinstewart5205]

That maybe but he was referring to Rory

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@martinstewart5205 Hendrix has said that about many guitarists. Rory wasn't the only one.

[@paulmurray6958]

Truth 😊

[@1291-i1k]

Genius!

[@harrisonw3]

Brian May adores Rory and there’s some lovely interviews about his admiration for Rory.

[@terrymurray9818]

Man you sure gave us every nickels worth and the rest great performance ❤❤❤❤

[@mcasualjacques]

oh my the bass

[@mcasualjacques]

then the drummer finishes us off

[@missblondie2393]

He's incredible

[@josevivar5157]

Saw Rory twice in Madrid

[@cuales1955]

Hola Harri, excelente video !!!! Mira al bajista Billy Sheean, de Mr: Big. Es extraordinario !! Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina !!

[@jahdonkey]

A very modest, quiet guy offstage. You should check out a great new Irish guitarist, and huge Rory Gallagher fan, called Dom Martin.

[@1Moonchild]

Nice to see another Rory reaction. There really was/is no one else like Rory - on another level altogether. I've seen most of the top bands from that era and no one came close to seeing Rory perform live. He was a self-taught multi-instrumentalist: electric/acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, electric sitar, alto sax and also an outstanding songwriter with a catalogue that embraced blues, rock, folk, jazz and a bit of funk. His first band, Taste (1966-1970), was a ground-breaking trio which you might want to check out, I suggest from their first eponymous album: Blister on the Moon, Born on the Wrong Side of Time, Catfish and from their 2nd album On the Boards: What's Going On, Morning Sun, I'll Remember. Anyway, thanks for an excellent request Miss Blondie and a great reaction, Harri. Keep on...

[@missblondie2393]

WOW you got to see him live..Incredible I'm lucky my guitar loving friend turned me on to Rory a few years ago and I can't get enough So talented and his heart and soul comes through Glad you enjoyed it 🎶💜🎵✌️

[@debbiewisenbaker6509]

Love love Rory.

[@pauldover1403]

Here I was wanting something soft and sensitive and you spring this on me, Miss Blondie. Seriously, it was a great song and great performance and a great choice. I do miss those days when there was so much great music on radio and TV, OGWT was certainly part of this in its heyday. It always makes me laugh. This performance was from 1976 but there were so many hard rock bands around at that time. Just what was punk for except as a marketing exercise for the less talented. It certainly didn't breathe new life into rock music. It's certainly good fun watching Harri's physical reaction to music. I'm glad that @marrybaillie8907 said which album it's on, I shall be listening to it.

[@missblondie2393]

😂 Soft and sensitive this is not but what a show Glad you enjoyed it Paul 🎶✌️🎵

[@1291-i1k]

Genius!

[@Bluesmusicno1]

Ive been aaking you for ages for rory please do " fly off the handle or shadow play

[@paulmurray6958]

Im 65 yrs old the hairs. Om my body still react

[@paulmurray6958]

Magic 😊