British guitarist and Donal Logue analyse Rory Gallagher live in 1979!

[@donallogue2274]

Thanks Fil for letting me hop on this one. Your analysis is always so top notch. And thank you for shining more light on Rory!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Thanks for mentioning Rush! One of only 2 favorite bands I've ever had. I was just watching a concert of theirs from 2004. Great stuff and I love all your influences and take on things musically. You guys both did a great job imo. ^-^

[@beachgirl4583]

Aylbdr Madison, What’s your other favorite band?

[@bekind6763]

Donal, That was amazing! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insight.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Thank you so much for being here with us Donal and talking about the ever incredible Rory Gallagher! Phenomenal!

[@cosmyccowboy]

donal logue thnx for dropping in cuz, I to am a big fan of fils

[@bobfurman2739]

I am a 6o year old american,my favorite album is irish tour 74!!

[@Chimp_6]

In 1973 he was on a USA tour supporting Deep Purple & Fleetwood Mac, one stop they played was at the San Diego Sports Arena.The next day was an off day and Rory was booked to play at the San Diego State University Student Union, I was there. It was held in a small (@ 75' x 100') empty multi purpose room. There was no stage or stage lights, they just set up in a corner on the floor. Despite this bare bones set up and to a crowd of under 100 people they played with the same passion and intensity you saw on this video. Half way through they took about a 20 minute break and rather than heading out, Rory just walked out into the crowd and sat down right next to me and asked "How do you like the show?" I really did not realize who he was at that time, I had just heard he was a really good guitar player. So being an electric guitar player myself, I was there to check him out. We got to talking about guitar and I said that after watching how incredible he played that I wanted to just go home and throw my guitar in the trash. He seemed shocked and said "Oh no, never do that. Just keep at it and just play what you love!". I then asked him about a chord progression he had used in the last song and he went over, grabbed his Strat and showed me how to play it. He then handed the Strat to me and said "Here you try". It's the same progression he used in Shinkicker which I still play to this day. As I said, I did not know he was a celebrity, and he never acted like one.To me he was just a super friendly, generous and down to earth guitar player with magical talent. All these decades later I am in awe that I had unknowingly been touched by greatness!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@ezioauditore7427]

What a great story, thank you Rory was the Man.

[@gudgengrebe]

What a fabulous story! I am very happy for you that you had such a great experience. I have heard great stories from people who also said how generous with his time he was and how down to earth, but to think you actually had Rory Gallagher teach you something on guitar and let you play HIS guitar! Well, I take my hat off to you! That was a fantastic experience! Thank you for sharing such an uplifting story. Is that a cool story or what???!! 😂

[@harwoods11]

Wow.. To have had that moment filmed for prosperity.. Eh

[@patrickmcgrath4837]

Hi super cool story , Rory,s brother Donal Loaned that very same strat to Joe bonamassa to play a part of his show at the royal Albert hall , Joe said he felt lightning in his veins using the strat , the video of this is on you tube .Rory was a great and always stayed true to himself .

[@vulgarresponse7080]

Rory Gallagher never sold out to be mainstream, he just always gave everything for his 'Art'.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Saw him in 1980 in Munich. About a 3,000 capacity venue, all standing. He was playing 2 nights, i had tickets for the 1st night. He was so good, i took a day off work, bought another ticket, and saw him again the following night. Never done that with anyone before or since. The Germans loved him dearly as we all did. Unique, iconic, legend. Nobody out there ever remotely like him.

[@michellewilsdon294]

I know I have commented on this video before, but a day without this beautiful soul is just that much dimmer--the new canvas waiting on my easel has a title already "Shadows Played" x Thanks Fil and Donal \m/ x

[@victorlewis3251]

I'm sure you noticed that, no matter how fast Rory played, he NEVER fumbled a note, never tripped over himself and EVERY note was clean, clear, and fluid.

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

Rory Gallagher could have been a mega star but he played for the fans.. He refused to bow down to the suits and the commercial music industry...A legend and incredible artist

[@daviemcf]

Well said Sean.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Rory’s been my main guitar icon since I bought Tattoo, brand new in ‘73, fan for 47 years, and devastated when he passed from infectious disease after liver transplant. Saw him many times , especially remember he opened for Rainbow when they started their North American tour for “Man on a silver mountain” breakout. Glad I’ve been around to see history in the making.

[@michaelhayward7572]

I still think that Irish Tour 74 is one of the greatest live albums ever made. The version of A Million Miles Away off that album is just one of my favourite pieces of music. Along with SRV, when Rory went from a 3 piece to a 4 piece with keyboards, the band and overall sound was better for it.

[@criticalbill7715]

You are spot on with that opinion. A Million Miles Away (from Irish Tour '74) was to Rory what Little Wing (live from Royal Albert Hall) was to Jimi Hendrix.

[@Allurarose]

So fitting, as on this day, Rory's family has issued a new album of his live performances, Check Shirt Wizard Live in 77. Thank you for always giving Rory some love. He deserved so much more recognition than he got in his lifetime.

[@jhellden]

Rory was a master guitarist and performer. And finally some credit is given to Gerry McAvoy. Love your reviews Fil and it works great with Donal!

[@awickedtribe]

Lets not forget that Rory beat out Clapton in 71 for Blues Guitarist of the Year. Love the Bass analyzing... !!!! I have been a fan of RG's since hearing him do 'Bullfrog Blues' on a King Biscuit Flower Hour radio show back in 1970ish. He didn't get much radio play and for years, well into the 80's I was constantly turning on guitarists friends to RG because McAvoy was one of my fist Bass Heroes along with Randy Jo Hobbs (the McCoys and Johnny Winter) and wanted to jam out on RG songs. Best thing about the internet is Rory has the audience he deserves. Excellent breakdown, Phil!

[@Seventysongs]

Allow me a correction, Rory was voted the best guitarist of the year in 1972 and not just the best blues guitarist. I remember it well because it was the year I heard it for the first time and immediately became a fan.

[@awickedtribe]

@@Seventysongs I concede that, being 67, my memory may be suspect, especially since Rory was really getting noticed and making a number of lists for his playing after his first solo album. You are correct it was for 'guitarist' not just 'blues guitarist' … It was actually for Melody Maker's International Best Guitarist. I believe I am correct as to the year however. I first heard Rory on a radio program, doing 'Bullfrog Blues' shortly before his first solo album dropped in 1971. That same year his second album 'Deuce' was released. His first 'Rory Gallagher' was very hard to find. By the time I found it, the only copy in the Import bin of a little hole in the wall record store his second was scheduled to be released. It was easier to find because besides Melody Maker their competitors, Rolling Stone, CREEM and Crawdaddy mags, were all naming him on their lists for guitarists. Shortly after I got 'Deuce' Rory won the aforementioned award. I suggest that, while you may have first heard it in 1972 because that was when it was announced on a broader scale, Rory actually won it in 1971. Either way, Rory kicked some ass when he went solo and kept doing it until his death. I never understood why he wasn't more well known. For years I not only had a hard time finding his records but I never met anyone who knew who he was. Most of the times I saw him live it was as an opening act, and the only reason I went to the concert. At the same time I turned a lot of guitarist playing friends (I played bass and piano in a number of bands) on to him over the years and never once met anyone who didn't instantly become a hardcore fan. It wasn't until the early 80's that I started to see his albums in record stores and was able to complete my Rory collection. I spent a lot of time hunting down albums as they came out before then.

[@Seventysongs]

@@awickedtribe Exactly, it must have been reported by others in early 1972. I remember reading in a German magazine called 'POP' and I live in Brazil ... the news took a while to get here. My first contact with him was on an album / collection by Taste called '' Pop History Taste Vol 2 '' and then with the album '' Live in Europe ''. Here his albums were also not easy to find and some were not released in Brazilian versions, so they only had imported ones and were quite expensive. It is really surprising how few people knew him and you were very lucky to be able to watch some of his concerts. He never came to Brazil so I only saw him twice on specific TV shows ... just a few songs ... and on a radio program called '60 Minutes of Contemporary Music 'which re-broadcast BBC concerts. I am 63 years old.

[@fullsizedwarf]

Rory is my favourite guitarist of all time. His energy and passion for his craft was amazing. His band had to be good to be that tight. RIP Rory.

[@chiendefeu1]

Rory is such a fabulous performer and musician... So much involved... So generous and devoted. I have seen him twice on stage in France back in the 70s and the concerts went on and on and on because of the encore...he kept coming back for his audience. I am still a fan and miss him so much. He has enlighted people's life for a much too short period.

[@realdocloco]

About Rory and the Stones, you're absolutely right Donal: musically it's an attractive idea, but Rory never could have been just a sidekick (sorry Ronnie) - he was a leader, guitarplayer, singer, songwriter, performer.

[@awickedtribe]

C'mon, man! Woody deserves some love. Every time I turn around there's someone commenting on RW's skill, or lack thereof, when he is an incredible guitarist in his own right. He has a lot to do with creating the Stones songs and influencing their sound. Jagger and Richards brought him in for a reason. Why does it make sense to so many that the Stones would choose him because, as I hear again and again, Richards wanted a guitarist who wasn't very good so his playing would seem better?

[@realdocloco]

@@awickedtribe I love Woody and that's why I was sorry to use the "sidekick" monicker about him. I have nearly everything he recorded, from his Jeff Beck Group time till his solo albums.

[@awickedtribe]

@@realdocloco ​ Have you heard his band 'The New Barbarians' ? or Ronnie Wood and his Wild Five? If you haven't and dig Woody, check them out... the first is really raw and like Faces/Stones meet the New York Dolls/Stooges.

[@realdocloco]

@@awickedtribe Sure I did and love it

[@ttatennisacademy1849]

Let’s be honest, I love Woody, but Rory would have absolutely blown him off the stage in the 70’s. His lead,rhythm, and slide playing is far superior.

[@randysalles2292]

Thanks again fil....I saw Rory Gallagher from the years 75 thru 91...a total of 5 times....every time was a small venue in San Francisco... I was always close enough...you could reach out and touch him....his shows were always fully energized and EPIC!!....and 3 of those shows I was able to shake the legend's hand....never will there be another Rory Gallagher.....it cannot be duplicated!! My all time favorite guitarist. period!!

[@mrsdth1943]

I just got home from visiting friends... you just made my night perfect.. I used to live in Cleveland where I used to go hear Rory play the Agora.. I got to meet him.. he's was the best person I ever met in my life.. I put this on my face book page!

[@ezioauditore7427]

He was greatest person ever.

[@dancrowley5128]

He played there a lot I think 😊

[@frankculloty6237]

I am from Kerry , 50 miles from Rory in Cork my hero for ever , he went shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world .

[@Seaker24]

Rory was amazing. What a joyful experience in time. It’s infectious even today. We are blessed for his presence.

[@peterrabbit4034]

I've commented on other videos that I saw Rory open for Rush on the "Signals" tour c.1982. To this day, I have never seen someone play the hell out of the guitar like that, plus he worked the crowd into a frenzy like no other opening act I have ever seen. His keyboard player looked a bit road weary and apathetic at first, but smiled and came to life due to the incredible crowd response. Thank you for this, along with the great commentator.

[@Tuzilla]

This was one of your best analysis videos. There was so much to consider.

[@jimmycampbell78]

You’ve only gone and analysed my favourite rock guitarist of all time. Love it Fil.

[@23theseeker50]

My all time favourite guitarist the late great RORY GALLAGHER GENIUS. MISS HIM ALWAYS. R.I.P RORY AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

[@deloachapproach4273]

So, I am not alone in my feeling Rory was (is) unequaled. I always though myself to be on an island. Million Miles Away is my favorite, for in this song his guitar so portrays what is happening in the club, as well as the feeling of the man in the story. Rory had it in spades.

[@The1066BMJ]

Rory played by his own rules. No record company was going to control him. I love & respect him for that..as well as his amazing playing..writing ..& singing.

[@terrybarton1604]

A quick story about Rory. When I saw him play at Hammersmith ODEON, on a solo on Tattooed Lady, his guitar strap broke and the guy standing with me watched in awe as he carried on playing the solo while holding his guitar up.My mate a guitarist himself said to me you do not realise how difficult that is to do and still talks about it to this day with reverence. I can honestly say I've never heard a bad word said about the man, just a wonderful humble modest guy.But when you put him on a stage,there's no one but no one better live,the master performer, Rory G☘

[@picknick3591]

Rory was always the ultimate showman as well as a supreme player - When playing in the three piece situation he had two great bass players (Richard McCracken with Taste & Gerry McAvoy with The Rory Gallagher Band) - I saw both bands in both small and large venues right through from 1968 to 1994 - no gig was ever the same & Rory was such a humble guy off stage. Happy St Patrick's Day . . .

[@weallliveintrees]

What a great video Fil. Not just Rory in full flight but Donal Logue as well. My first gig was Rory Gallagher in The Ulster Hall, Belfast, way back in 1978 and I had the good fortune and sense to see him live half a dozen times after that. No wonder that 'main stream media' is dying when there are creators like yourself producing first class content like this. Mr Logue, an excellent actor who brought a real sense of actual threat to 'The Vikings' and 'Sons' of Anarchy' - loved you in Gotham and just about everything else that you have appeared in. Not just that but you are a Rory fan as well - RESPECT dude! As the Irish would say 'Pints all 'round!'

[@1111makala]

My hero, Rory! Thanks so much for posting your third Rory video. Cheers!

[@aprils6589]

Your comment about bass is spot on - 'hear the music, feel the bass' (have the tee shirt 😊). Donal Logue is such a bright, articulate person, Thank you both for such a special analysis.

[@danielbolger007]

Rory Gallagher was a massive formative influence on my early lead guitar playing. Acoustic & electric. I cut my teeth absorbing everything he played. One of the all time rock heroes to me. Hugely influential.

[@shoemaker688]

My favourite Rory Gallagher song. Great video Fil.

[@Saturday288]

Rory was a hell of a stage performer. Great request. I always liked Bad Penny and Calling Card. So many great songs by Gallagher.

[@HelgeKS]

My favourite version of this classic is the one from Lorient in 1994. Rory was really sick at the time, but at the 3 minute mark or so, he miraculously switch on to God mode and churns out one of the most beautiful guitar solo outros of all time! Leaves me in tears every single time I see it!

[@raymondcote2913]

Been waiting for you to review this clip. Rory at his best. Gerry also. Thanks again.

[@melissatyree566]

Sending my love to you and Donal. Donal my favorite watching you was vikings. Rory is my favorite guitar player and its makes me happy to hear dialog about him. from Melissa, ohio. Usa.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Donal is pretty cool. Thanks for having him on Fil. He was a great addition and obviously appreciates music like you as well.

[@gscogginjr]

This is really cool! In order, I've loved Rory for decades, Donal for many years and Fil for several years. For all three of them to come together in this reaction video is just...awesome!!

[@joycejohnson7164]

Love that he was blue collar and so approachable to his fans

[@michaelrenzi4813]

I was fortunate to see Rory twice in Boston MA. I got to talk with him for about 1/2 hour as we packed him up. Such a gentleman. RIP my friend .

[@lynndow3185]

Oh boy! Could NOT have been more awesome! (That was some fancy new animated graphic with its own shadow!) Rory was so much more fun and bouncy than I had ever imagined! Thank you both!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Lynn!

[@awickedtribe]

@@wingsofpegasus Phil! How about doing a solid for Ronnie Wood? Every time I see his name come up there's people who talk smack about his paying, even suggesting he was picked to be in the Stones because his subpar paying makes Richards look better. Even here I responded to a Woody comment and I think your opinion would carry some weight to dispel this lunacy. BTW... loved your recent comments on the Bass and it's importance. One of these days maybe do a show just on the Bass?

[@alanmilland3842]

Thank you Fil and Donal I'm from Belfast, Rory's second home. We ALL love Rory here. He is a legend. Last year myself, Mick , from QtheQuo and Alan from Rezurrection got together for a jam.... What shall we play..Unanimous...SHADOWPLAY. Ah, it was brilliant. Every year i attend Roryfest at Ballyshannon. Would love to see you there some year Fil. You would have a ball.

[@christopherlewis1948]

The Best! That is my simple analysis of Rory..

[@joebloggs4754]

i am a huge RORY fan...he is one of the very few that i never got the chance to see,,i have seen many many legends,,RORYis my alltime fav guitar player,,i just bought his brand new album that came out yesterday the 6th,,he just blows me away every time i see him..sideline:DONALis one heck odf an actor,,i knew there was something about him i loved,,he knows GOOD music!....cheers to all involved,,FILL,,i have told you many times you are one of the best things on youtube,,bringing great music to the younger ones,,,like you!,,,,thanks for all,!..FIL...great point about singing and playing,,i agree!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@kevinblake7078]

i love coming back to watch you and Donal review Rory, as one of his many fans we all loved him and miss him RORY FOREVER

[@bid84]

Rory was the man, he had the best rhythm section backing him up. It’s amazing how full their sound was with just a 3 piece on stage.

[@bekind6763]

Not only am I a huge fan of Donal Logue, Rory Gallagher was a phenomenal performer. This was a wonderful initiative interview and I hope to see more.Fil, Excellent work! 😎^m^❤

[@beachgirl4583]

Kathy, do you mean “phenomenal”?

[@bekind6763]

@@beachgirl4583 I sure did! Thanks!

[@bapper11]

What an awesome analysis concept...this was your first one Fil and it couldn’t have been better with Rory as the subject and Donal’s perspective...phenomenal all around!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Herm1963]

We had 5th row for this tour at the Royal Oak Music Theater in Michigan. Still one of my favorites after all these years.

[@gerd5479]

There are guitar players that play the blues because they want to and guitar players that play the blues because they have to. The later is where you find real authenticity and Rory was one of them. He was right at the top of the pecking order for me. Incredible on both acoustic and electric. A multi instrumentalist. Mandolin, harmonica even saxaphone. Sadly missed but never forgotten.

[@lynnbain3543]

Thank's Fil, & Donal for bringing back such beautiful memories with such a warm, and beautiful man.

[@roberthorn333]

The top players have a stand alone sound and Rory laid down a tone and attack so that you know instantly that's him!

[@realdocloco]

Last song of an amazing concert back when you didn't had to care about backing tracks and be protected from the audience. Rory was always giving it all.

[@randytalbot1253]

Thanks for this Fil. And Donal, loved your work in sons of anarchy and other shows. I first found Rory in 1971 as a young high school kid. And through my like, there have been three constants, the Beatles, Allman Brothers and Rory. Rory's family are starting to release material that was never heard before, recently with "Blues," "live in 1977" and an RSD release of an acoustic performance in Cleveland. Rory had an almost ethereal connection with his guitar and audience. Jerry never knew what the second song was going to be.... Rory never used set lists, it was based on feel by Rory. I got to see them in 1978 while stationed in Germany in a small gymnasium. You could feel his energy, and his music took you to another place. He was a master of the guitar, self-taught to play electric, acoustic, mandolin, dobro and slide. He was passionate about his music and never sold out. And was humble, quiet, and just a gentle man. Thanks Fil and Donal for your expert analysis, story telling, and bringing those who have never heard Rory a chance to hear this amazing blues guitarist and maybe they will check out his other music!

[@michaelrenzi4813]

I'm back. Quick note this was not a one off. Rory put 100% into every show. Hang that Strat on him and put him on stage and hold on for the ride of your life! Rest In Peace Rory, your music is still inspiring young guitarist. Search "Rory Gallagher cover", you will be amazed.

[@robertoponce8077]

Amazing energy! Thanks for all your wise words and specially, for inviting Donal -a remarkable creator too.

[@lauriekane4686]

What an awesome analysis video, Fil!! Wow, that performance literally exhausted me!! The walls of that venue must have been dripping!! Loved the collab with Donal!! Looking forward to more!!

[@Im4hm]

Thank you so much for this, Fil. Rory is my favorite all time musician/singer. To hear other people discuss his talent and uniqueness with such appreciation means a lot to me. Thanks to you and Donal.

[@zirconarmadillo]

Even without audio, this performance defines rock.

[@pauljardine1978]

You don't get too many Rory Gallaghers in your life time .What a combo.Energy overload in a great way

[@davemoir7197]

No-one went home without smiling - for a week - after a Rory gig. Thanks so much for this, W of P !

[@chrisofnottingham]

Brain May: Rory, how can I get that sound? Rory : Vox AC30 and a treble boost. Brian May: Thanks, mate.

[@69melodymaker]

Loved the way you presented this, the man was so loved by us that saw him, he really was unique, I met him a few times and he was such a gracious man, who will always be special to me. Think he is one Europe's greatest guitarist, his sound was immense and loved his song writing.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

One of the greatest rock guitarists in history. Unfortunately we didn't get to hear him much over here in America. Thanks for this review.

[@frommetoyou4401]

@TexanUSMC8089 3-23-2023 It could be that he was more of a musical attraction as a guitarist's favourite guitarist, (not that they were his ONLY fans) versus a massive public attraction, that had spectacular stage shows, for example like E.V.Hallen, may be at least in part, why he wasn't more popular, even though his playing was equal and/or better than his contemporaries. He wasn't into glam, fancy stage outfits, or extensive production, etc., maybe during a time where that type of a "show" was in demand?

[@cynthiavirissimo457]

Great! Hello Fil and Donal, I was a police officer many times in your ‘Terriers’ TV series in San Diego. Great to see you both !

[@danbee998]

Donal did fantastic on Gotham. Big fan. Well done, guys.

[@spaert]

He was great on 'Life" too. Loved that show.

[@TaraLyz]

It was such a treat getting to hear Donal’s perspective on this analysis as that of a fan. I would love to see more videos like this in the future, hopefully with other people as well! ❤️🤘🎸

[@DarraghC]

Great video FIl (good to see Donal up there too), Rory is an absolute legend, glad he gets some appreciation in the right places, because he still doesn't get the credit he deserves in the mainstream imo The original reason I found this channel was many moons ago searching for Rory content :) Good work dudes.

[@drymant]

Great to see an actor I've admired from the early days with Grounded For Life right through to Gotham so involved and knowledgable about the music he clearly loves. Particularly with fellow Corkonian, Rory Gallagher. So good to see. Cheers.

[@mherlihy0816]

I was blessed to see him at the Lone Star in NYC. I was about ten feet from the stage. The amount of energy coming from the stage could have lit NYC!

[@fredbond2429]

This was extra special Fil for many reasons,first because as a long time bassist retired now because of arthritis,thanks for recognizing those of us in the back driving the song with percussion and bass and for having Donal on sharing his knowledge and appreciation of Rory and music in general,I could go on but I’ll just say another great one and thanks for Live Stream Saturday, love your channel......ROCK.....

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@stevenmccart1597]

The arthritis bit me also. I was finally able to obtain all of my dream guitars ,and then just wound up selling them.(crap). Strat ,Tele ,Les Paul's (Jr. ,Special ,custom) 335 , My AC30 and all my gadgets. It sucks getting old.

[@bigalb1913]

Thanks Fil and Donal for some very interesting analysis. Rory has been my 'favourite' guitarist since 1970 and I've seen him live on two occasions. Always renowned for his energetic, live performances - he was a guitar virtuoso who often featured an acoustic set when playing live. Quite simply, he was the guitarists' guitarist - hugely respected by other musicians. I think it was really interesting to highlight the modest (almost introverted) nature of Rory, in private - yet on stage he was dynamite!

[@JIMMBAY1]

Thank you for all, Fil. This has been shared here across thee, Pond...

[@cindypowers4993]

Wasn't aware of you Fil 8 mos. ago, so I checked out your link here from tonight's analysis. Love Rory's performances and music ♥️. Thanks for introducing me to him. LOVE IT👍🤘🎸

[@jameswagoner3309]

Thank you for posting this video, Fil.. Rory is my hero and my guitar icon...I was blessed to see him in 1974 during the "Tattoo Tour" here in the States and it impacted me deeply....he was awesome, the way he connected with people was like no other. His virtuosity was astounding!

[@BOOMNERD51]

What a wonder immersion for me into new territory with both Ror Gallagher and Donal Logue, and you a Trifecta of music masters, players, thinkers and feelers. I can't get enough of this overwhelming musical journey, Fil! Mind opening to the max!

[@kevinblake7078]

Wow so glad you did this video of Rory, it shows the joy he had for playing and his audience and the love we all had for him.

[@sjwillis1137]

The bass guitarist . I was in a band , but briefly. In the studio you know how important the bassist is . It's like the sex pulse ..if you will . Rory is great , but I can't say anything about him . I just cannot . Let other people say it . Except ..that guitar is like a natural adjunct to his body and soul . God rest him . 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸♡♡

[@SidBonkers51]

Have to agree with Donal about Rory's studio albums being great but his live performances taking his craft to another level. I first saw Rory on the Old Grey Whistle Test he played 3 or 4 songs and I went out the next day and bought his "Live In Europe" album and Ive been a huge fan ever since. Great analysis as always Fil.

[@dexxxhunt]

Hell yeah Fil,looking forward to checking this out.ROCK 🎸🎸🎸

[@HellOnWheels63]

Rory was the best! If anyone watching isn’t familiar with him please take a look at his performances on KZbin, you will quickly become a fan. Thanks Billy Major for turning me on to him. Both of you RIP.

[@sjwillis1137]

Will do Hellonwheels ?? Yeah. Will do .

[@kevinblake7078]

Hey Fil, love this review you do with Donal awesome. come back every once in a while to hear Rory' seen him whenever he came to nyc, such a unpretentious regular good guy. he had a gift to connect with his audience. was at that time the best guitarist in the world hands down. JMO im biased I loved him and miss him. RIP

[@abbydubois3112]

That was really cool Fil! Nice collaboration with Donal! I really enjoyed hearing Donals take on things. And a fun, awesome performance by someone I'd never heard of!

[@PJ-jz5fm]

Donal is spot on regarding Rory playing live. His live performances were infinitely stronger than his studio work. I had the privilege to see Rory six times when a student in the UK. The last time I saw him, he was delayed in arriving. To make up for it he played for over thee hours. Even the crowd were exhausted. We miss him incredibly.

[@michaelholycross2633]

My favorite song by my favorite guitarist. Thank you!😊

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil! You are introducing me to music I wasn’t aware of, or listening to a different sound at the time! This was a treat to learn about this musician! Quite good! I am so glad I chose you to be the one I support as a patreon...you give me such joy learning about so many different sounds...is it okay to say I love his playing better than his singing? lol. He really puts a lot into his music! Thanks so much for teaching me so many new things! I always considered myself well read on musicians, but I am a novice compared to you! When I heard Rush mentioned I did perk up...Rush was fabulous! Have a good weekend across the pond! ✌️

[@johnmagee810]

Donal, you captured the essence of the man and his dedication to his music. Rory enjoyed his success but it was never about image or stardom for it's own sake. For Rory, it was all about the music, and not about playing the game for commercial success alone. In the film "Irish Tour '74," he explains that he could write songs solely designed to be hits, but that was not where his heart lay. Rory was an old style Bluesman, like the itinerant blues guitarists of the South. He was true to his art, and along with his genius as a guitarist, it was that authenticity that has created a legacy of genuine respect from other musicians and also from his legion of fans around the world.

[@abbysdaddy323]

Almost forgot what Rock and Roll is all about NOW I remember!! Thanks Phil

[@kylereece1979]

Jesus! Donal Logue! Im a huge fan of Vikings and he was awesome as King Horik in that. I remember moreso, back in the mid 90s, he had a small role in an early X Files episode. Didnt know he was such a fan of rock and roll, so hearing this great discussion is really interesting. Being Irish meself, tis nice hearing Rory getting so much recognition and respect here. Right aul' banter and both of ye havin' the craic about Rory. Go raibh maith agat- tank you!! Ill mention too, that theres some really cool archive stuff from Irish telly shows on here to check out. The Late Late Show- some nice performances on that to look at. Again, great video.

[@KevinMurphy0403]

Brilliant video. This has cheered me up no end. I'm a huge Rory fan and saw him live in 1992 in College Green in Dublin (outdoor free gig!). Great to hear his surname being pronounced properly by both you guys too! Galla-her instead of Galla-ger!

[@TorToroPorco]

Rory was such a down to earth and kind person. Everyone who I have read or heard speak about their personal experiences with Rory always go out of their way to speak of those qualities. Even with his renown he was always humble and approachable and lacking in ego. So my question for Fil is whether he'll play his new Strat enough to achieve the same relicing as Rory's signature Strat. Looking at Rory's Strat you'd swear a good part of him had worn into the guitar itself, there's got to be bits of his DNA in it. This was a really special analysis video, having Donal as a guest to contribute his thoughts was wonderful. So great to share our love of music and Rory together.

[@stonesourjim]

I think the best videos to watch Rory play are the Beat Club stuff. You see everything.

[@loripond1839]

Love the co-analysis with Donal! Learned about Rory from you initially, but also sweet to have additional insight from another fan...Well done, Fil!...✌️❤️🤘

[@oscarcardenas7078]

Wow!!!!! Fantastic sound of the guitar👏👏👏🎸🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏 dont' know much of Rory but is exellent this concert and your intervieu with him is great 👌👌👌👌 thanks for this video is GREAT!!!!! 🖒🖒🖒⚘⚘⚘🔷🔷🔷

[@gssheriff7278]

Rory reminds me in how he responds to the audience and interacts like Bon Scott as vocalist did for early Acdc.

[@Miatacrosser]

Always been a fan of Donal since Grounded For Life. Was very pleased when he popped up on Gotham. Saw Rory open for Deep Purple on the Machine Head Tour. He tore it up

[@A14b19]

He was there for the fans , music , for the joy of music . I can only say thank you to a work mate who lead me to him because I played GUITAR only 5 years ago . I have every cd book of him and still hold him higher then most( joint with Mr Green ) but don't forget Gerry McAvoy what a bassist..

[@drewpall2598]

This was so cool, thanks Fil and Donal Logue. great footage of Rory Gallagher. wishing You continual success on your channel Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@sicksquid3258]

Rory really was a one off,He insisted on coming to Belfast every year during 'The Troubles' While other bands/artists gave us a miss,Seen him live on numerous occasions and once went backstage at the Ulster hall and met him,very humble man and a genius on the Guitar,(no pedal board for Rory)Bit off topic,But I recently witnessed some spokesperson from the so called RRHOF being interviewed on RTE (Ireland's National TV channel)he was waxing lyrical about having HOSIERS cheap first guitar as if it meant much,Meanwhile Rory is constantly overlooked,shame on them,and Ryan Turbiddy for not having the Balls to ask why. Thanks Fil.

[@christopherjohnson7613]

john mccaffrey You are right. When most artists were scared to come to Belfast in the bad days of the troubles Rory still still came. Seen him 6 times and every time he gave it 100%. Fantastic! There will never be another Rory. RIP.

[@bluesingmusic3443]

Imo The RnR HoF, is a joke. Deep Purple just recently made it in. I'm still shocked at the legendary bands of the 60s & 70s that sold so many albums, played to huge arena crowds, that aren't in there. I don't know who their historians are, but they're lacking in knowledge. Saw the president of the org talking, she wouldn't know Rock n Roll if Bill Haley & the Comets set up in her living room & played. Probably say who's that fat guy, & why is singing about rocking around the clock? Utter joke.

[@roblawhorne1015]

Great historical perspective from Donal. Inspiring other Irish people. And the price of a guitar rig. A true leap of faith.