Gary Moore on Letterman 02-1991

I believe there is only one other video of this on KZbin but this one is WAY better quality...other than that i'll let his music do the talking.

[@margaretsullivan721]

Probably the most underrated musician of all time . Hall of Fame level talent!

[@anthonyjanes7522]

Also the blues for Jimi . 🥰🥰 Amazing guitarist. RIP Gary

[@satinwhip]

I play this game when I watch KZbin guitar videos. I try to guess how many comments I have to read before I hit the ubiquitous "underrated" comment. Bingo! You win! Very first comment. I'll sit here an ponder how one of the most well respected guitarists in the world could possibly be "underrated" while I enjoy the rest of the video.

[@dongill9650]

Not by me.

[@Blue_3rd]

Not under rated at all. He was just unknown in the USA. Everywhere else he is regarded as one of the greats 😊

[@bsoular11]

Soul stirring solos. The way he plays Further on up the road on Blues Alive compared to the way everyone else plays that song is why I love him. No one let’s it rip like him. RIP brother

[@Dan-lf2oj]

I worked with him for nearly 4 years from 1982...one of the best pair of ears in the business and a truly magnificent guitarist...hard for me to choose between him and Jeff Beck. A great loss.

[@JasperJames0912]

What kinda person would you describe him as?

[@truescotsman4103]

why have to choose one or the other? both are stellar and music isn't a competition.

[@paulbuxton1326]

Non finer the complete guitarist 🎼🙏

[@Blue_3rd]

@@truescotsman4103 I think he just means that Gary was as talented as Jeff Beck - who is regarded as one of the best of all time ✌️😎

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Gary and Jeff were friends and Gary regarded Jeff as being the best living guitarist whilst Jeff said that Gary had the whole blues thing wrapped up. I feel somewhat proud to live close to where Gary grew up in Belfast. It is a pity that Clapton wasn't interested in sharing a stage with Gary but then again, most players seemed to have feared for their reputations where Gary was concerned !

[@davidglabais4919]

Gary's voice was just crystal on this.

[@MrParisienWalkways]

The finest guitarist to ever grace this planet

[@martintramil8084]

To me it doesn't get better than GM, only different. Whether it's Wes Montgomery, Schenker, Hendrix, SRV, Winter...and on and on. Gary Moore is and will always be one of the Very Finest Indeed, RIP to all the Great Guitar Slingers especially GM!

[@marypetrie930]

There is no such thing as the finest ever...there are many greats and he was certainly one of them.

[@arthurias7693]

@@martintramil8084 Peter Green and Roy Buchanan.

[@hectordelthome]

He was just simply The Lord of the Strings!

[@fifthbusiness1678]

@@martintramil8084 Joe Pass, Steve Morse, Lenny Breau, Jimmy Page, Les Paul ... the list goes on. So many brilliant guitarists. No one better than the other, just different, amazing talents.

[@CelticSaint]

I still want to cry when I think of his passing. So much talent.

[@sanoj1969]

Same here man. I was devastated when I heard of his passing. I could almost not believe it. And still feels sorrow in my heart.

[@dawnbarela7420]

I totally agree. I was lucky to see him live in 1984 on his Victims of the Future tour opening for Rush on their Grace Under Pressure tour. He was amazing!! I have been a humongous fan ever since!! RIP Gary!!

[@catcancrunch7260]

Gone way too soon, heartbreaking tbh

[@januarydaligdig8638]

Me two😢

[@TheDavelister30]

There is NOTHING this guy cant play, - he even plays other 'legends' songs better than they do!

[@robertshanks3674]

for sure his version of friday on my mind is the best--the extended version rocks!!

[@azguitar]

Gary Moore was a force of nature! A masterful guitarist and performer.

[@isScoobyDooby]

azguitar Yes, a force of nature and also the best hard rock guitarist ever IMO.

[@richiemcgowan9766]

This man (along with Rory Gallagher) is the best Irish guitarist in rock 'n' roll/blues history. I feel blessed that as a very young man, I got to see him, thanks to my much older brothers, who were a huge influence on my musical taste, and although I don't necessarily have the same respect for my elder siblings, due to other factors non musical, I will always be grateful to have been taken to some life changing concerts, such as Gary in the Hammersmith Odeon, and a Thin Lizzy concert in Dublin, in the mid 80's, I think the venue was called the RDS. One of Lizzy"s last ever gigs. Something to tell my grand children, if I ever have any. Gary Moore, you will live on forever through your genius. Richie.

[@Dan-lf2oj]

I can still see him now in the control room in my studio "coming down" after a solo...there would be a moment or two when he'd look almost lost in his other world and had to find a way back into the land of us mere mortals ...wonderful and always a gent.

[@stevenwayneschneider7574]

Thanks for sharing

[@lawsonrussell874]

Something that I would have always liked to see is the process that he carried out to create a guitar solo. It sure would have been something worth seeing.

[@LUVDATTUNE]

I love Jimi Hendrix, but I think Gary Moore's cover of "Red House" is a major cut above all the other pretenders. Please give it a listen!

[@johncartelli]

especially when he played it at the televised fender strat anniversary show.....just an amazing player......

[@gtrsuite]

This is the 2nd best blues songs ever, but Parisienne Walkways is #1. Gary Moore and Gary Moore. What else can you say. THE Best.

[@michaelcallaghan3070]

Wow!!! I never knew Gary played on letterman. He was truly in a league of his own, was Gary. There was fire in that man's playing. God rest you, Gary. You are sorely missed. 🔥🙏🇮🇪

[@mrs.palafox7370]

NO ONE LIKE GARY MOORE, NO ONE , THE BEST A GIFTED MAN, A COMPLETE TALENT REST IN HEAVEN MASTER!! I HEAR OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN, SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LOVE SONG PERFORMED BY AN IMPECCABLE, SUPERB MASTER!! WE MISS YOU GARY, BUT YOU ARE PEACEFULLY IN GOD’S HANDS

[@GeorgeGrosman]

Gary Moore...simply doesn't get any better. It just doesn't. The technique, the dynamics, the heart rending emotion. A couple of notes and I well up. And btw - when Les Paul designed this guitar, angels must have whispered to him that an Irish dude named Gary Moore was BORN to play this isntrument

[@cherylkouch4073]

Gorgie I loved what u said I couldn't have said it Better I've loved me some Robert William Gary Moore he was the Best of the Bestest 🍀💕🍀🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸✌️

[@mrs.palafox7370]

BEAUTIFUL, INDEED,!

[@cynthiadavie7864]

Beautiful words......Perfect words.

[@JamesBrown-ob9mh]

Also guys his voice matched his exquisite guitar play. Colossal.

[@mrs.palafox7370]

BEAUTIFULL, BEAUTIFULL WORDS FOR GARY, SIMPLY A MASTER, NO ONE LIKE HIM, NOW THIS SPLENDID GUITAR RESTS IN HEAVEN! See you Gary!

[@phunkybis]

Gary Moore : The Man, The Myth, The Master, The Genius and The incredible Blues Legend ! RIP .

[@jannaoganesian3965]

I can't understand why this great musician Gary Moore never get fame in his life time, it's just unbelievable not to appreciate such a genious guitar player and singer RIP dear Gary you will be missed ❤

[@MrLasvegasvic]

For me this is the greatest blues song ever. Such a great voice and an incredible incredible way he could make a guitar sing. You are missed my friend.

[@paulsimmons5726]

What a gift this guy was for music lovers everywhere! You can't help but feel the vibe that Gary was able to bring to his music... RIP Gary Moore!

[@lucasdelbianco]

Gary is not just a guitarist, is a perfect musician and composer, so, I love him... He mades me buy and hear LP's again... great Gary!

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

I am big Hendrix and Van Halen but I think Gary Moore was in a league all of his own. He just had that special touch. Technique to the moon and back yet he could make you cry with just a couple of notes or a simple little run. I trust he is with the Lord.

[@lizholmes5358]

Everyone loves his guitar playing which is just phenomenal. I love listening to his voice.....

[@donmccollough3213]

Gary pared this classic down for the broadcast and still hit it out of the park! Silky vocals and his guitar taking us along for the ride! Thanks Gary for everything! 🙏❤🙏

[@donwilliams3078]

I remember watching this live on Letterman right before going to bed. Now I can watch it all the time. Best musical guest ever late night. And I agree with another writer- most underrated or never known performer of all time.

[@patriot3636]

Wow... I still love the tone that Gary managed to get. So emotional, warm, and fluid. Says a lot about his touch and playing, as well as the classic combo of a Marshall amp and a Les Paul, Gary, may you R.I.P.

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

Not just ANY Les Paul, that is GREENY

[@8luesman]

@jeffofgertymusic2023 Without sounding like a dick, it’s actually his other Les Paul called “Stripe”. He use that model for the record and live performance but did use Greeny for other songs. You can tell also from the fact that the humbucker pickups are exposed rather than having their covers on like Greeny 👍🏻

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

@@8luesman ah, thanks for info. JF

[@LJG781]

Gary was the best...... and still No One can touch his sound or the way He draws you into his solo.... R.I.P. You're still the King....

[@evacruz6930]

Gary was the best guitarists EVER!! ALWAYS BE MISSED 🌹💔 R.I.P.

[@Zoro007]

This guy had buckets full of pure talent, singing, writing and the playing is sublime... he's to mentioned in the same arena as Hendrix,Allen Collins, Clapton!!!!

[@59chantal]

I still miss him.Miss his playing...rip our Gary.

[@mikedreucci4236]

Shame he didn't get the recognition he deserved. Up there with the greatest. Blessed with a great voice as well.

[@GeorgKalinski]

Gary was a good singer and a great guitarist !!!

[@cherylkouch4073]

David Letterman Said it write when he Said Mr Gary Moore is Europe Best Guitarist's I say in the World 🍀💋🍀💋🍀💋🍀💋🍀💋🍀💋 Always & Forever 🍀💋

[@Kissmymezuzah]

Beautiful music...beautiful man. Over the top legend!!

[@catcancrunch7260]

Over the years many great guitarists, but only one exceptional talent that stand's above all, thank you Mr Gary Moore!!! For leaving us the incredible music...

[@rockriff8889]

RIP Gary ,a true gentleman, and original musician.. My all time great..x

[@blndrckr]

Dammmm Gary Moore was killer... he could sing as good as he played...wow

[@johncrace911]

Fantastic, underrated in US. RIP

[@MrDoctorCosmo]

No need for words when Gary plucks your heartstrings the way he does... as Ozzie Osborne said of him about the only time they played one song together, "he was completely off the hook." Joe Bonamossa said that Gary wrote the playbook he still uses... so. "so long, it was so long ago... I still got the blues for you." R.I.P. Companero. There's a cozy little corner in our hearts just for you.

[@danstaley6179]

I was living in W Germany in the early 80s and had peripherally heard of him and a buddy wanted to travel to Munich to hear him and was one of the best concerts I ever attended...wow. Wow.

[@mikelatham9850]

Does anybody remember when Paul Schaeffer's band could just step right up and frame an artist of this caliber to deliver a performance practically legendary, EVERY TIME?

[@littlechicken963]

I do Anton fig and will lee . No matter if you liked daves sense of humor he deserves respect for the great artist he invited on his show

[@robertherndon514]

Mike Latham - yes

[@shawnmcvey7789]

The first James Brown performance might be one of my favorite videos ever. You can hear how excited Steve Jordan was from his drumming.

[@knowmusicman157]

Schaeffer could back anyone anytime

[@michaelstevenson952]

His guitar is out of the universe very talented artist ine of my top 3 guitarist he will be missed. Corridores of power. Wishing well End of the world His voice tells the story. God has blessed his talented fingers

[@MickyDaho]

He's got no right to be so good, so freakin awesome to see someone outside of the USA serve up the blues so perfectly. Hope they enjoyed it. What a wonderful world we live in. Love it.

[@stratmagic6893]

R.I.P Gary you were certainly one of the very best and I for one will forever be grateful that I got to see you live a few times and will miss not being able to hear anything new from you but what you left us is priceless

[@isScoobyDooby]

vibrato6 Amen to that.What Gary left is priceless and he will be loved forever.

[@drelvisvalentino2638]

+vibrato6 He is truly one of my favorite guitarists, my brother saw Stevie Ray Vaughn , LIVE, I envy both of you. But I just saw 3 of the last 4 shows for R40, Rush tour. Alex was magnificent. Gary was a virtuoso,

[@carlaf830]

Saw him at the Beacon Theater in NY . Awesome concert. one of my all time favorites

[@mikeyowen]

+vibrato6 not trying to argue, but This Is Not his '59 sunburst, he would never take the pick-up covers off & polish it up to look all shiny & new.......once again, this isn't Peter's guitar, sorry.......

[@stratmagic6893]

+mikeyowen this might not be Peter Greens LP but you are wrong about the color of Greeny-it is a dirty faded lemonburst not a cherry burst-as for the PU covers being off they may have switched them from time to time-the Gibson Collectors choice model called the Melvyn Franks is actually Peters guitar and it has the covers on and Grover tuners but the later Gary Moore Model from 2000 (which I own) has the covers off and Kluson style tuners-both of them have the pickguard off- he might have had his tech switch things up-the guitar in the clip is definitely not shiny and looks old to me-maybe they rented it for the show-either way Gary was great and is missed

[@clouds882]

gary moore and rory gallagher, two of the world's best blues guitarists/singers/composers...damn shame they have yet to be inducted into the RR hall of fame. gone but will forever be missed and loved by their loyal fans all over the world..

[@barneyba]

I remember seeing this live and not knowing who Gary was. I was blown away. Wow.

[@lorenacuquejo6506]

Gary Moore, amor de mi vida!!! The best....the best musician of the all time!!! He Is the guitar God... eternal... unforgettable...a legend!!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@nickhaynie5980]

I discovered Gary from the thin lizzy video, "dont believe a word". I was like ; this dude rocks! and I started digging around and found all these excellent songs. Gary lives forever!

[@DENIEL381]

BRILLIANT TALENT SAD LOSS.....RIP GARY......

[@drbucker]

How ironic that Anton Fig got to play here with Gary Moore in 1991 while somewhere a 14-year-old Joe Bonamassa was probably watching this on TV and dreaming about one day.....Now Anton and Joe tour the world together. Joe has always said that Gary Moore wrote the playbook he uses and has nothing but the deepest respect and admiration for paving the way for his career. Really cool shit!

[@ckelley63]

One of the best blues ballads ever!!! R.I.P Gary

[@azbluesdog]

I've still got the blues for Gary Moore (may he rest in peace). Thanks for posting!

[@nerblebun]

Agreed. I won't live long enough to hear the likes of him again. In my opinion, Gary Moore was the greatest blues guitarist that ever lived.

[@rickhahn950]

Try Johnny Winter.

[@steveberti7060]

Thats the best i have heard that song rip Gary wow!!!😘👍🙋‍♂️🐨🦋🛸

[@moekancha]

King of Rock blues. RIP Gary.

[@themoonster5682]

Shear talent!

[@fuzoon8]

I still remember the first time I heard this song, back in 92 I was immediately overcome with emotions that this song was presenting, such a wonderful & excellent player, singer, writer. Sad another great player is no more

[@ontplates]

Dave's best guest. EVER.

[@indiandave1642]

SO SAD HE'S GONE I COULD LISTEN TO HIM ALL DAY!

[@josephpascarell5708]

I remember watching this live. The next day I ordered an Soldano SLO-100.

[@johnbrennan7213]

His best live sound came from that amp imo!

[@Dookiemcfluffin]

Saw this the night it aired. Bought it the next morning.

[@vickiaked7447]

What a sad loss to the music world , brilliant soul and honest approach to the type of music that will live on for ever , we were so lucky to have had him and many others who we have lost way too soon in a generation that changed music forever

[@RockbertoRocks]

Bravo Maestro! Sorely missed... never forgotten, guitar god (and phenomenal vocalist) Gary Moore. Fly on

[@lawrencedavis5459]

this guy was the real guitar hero.

[@kennymiller9388]

saw Gary with Thin Lizzy in 1977 opening for Queen, his playing that night left a mark on me to this day.

[@alexabrown7934]

This is an absolutely moving piece of musicaL genius.

[@robertburke784]

Why has the guitar solo and talented musicians showcasing their skills disappeared in most of todays music? Gary Moore was the most beautiful and emotional guitar player ever, and it was very cool to see him play on American TV! I was blessed to have seen him live twice in the US, on his Victims of the future and Wild frontiers tours. A guitar GOD that unfortunately few in the USA ever got to hear.

[@phildeblois8170]

great album have had it for yrs now.-..yum yum music

[@JustCallMeDope420]

I remember seeing this performance when it aired and enjoyed it so much that I bought the tape the very next day. Tape as in "cassette tape" for you young people that don't know what a cassette tape is! Awesome song by an awesome musician!

[@williamtaylor9368]

Awesome! Rest In Peace Gary.......even though you're gone, your music lives on.

[@TheRebelAquarian]

I saw this when it first aired. Now Gary's gone and I'm 50.Wow...still got those blues.

[@PaBasser]

Been singing this song the past few days. Wish I'd happened upon him sooner. He's right near the top for greatest guitar player. He's in my conversation

[@jgonzalezarenas]

Gary you are so great that I just bought a T-shirt after you saying "The lord of the strings"

[@BarriePoole]

Gary had such a creamy guitar tone, Fantastic Live performance.

[@your.excellency]

Letterman show really got the taste for music! Gary Moore, Van Halen, Megadeth, Eric Clapton, ...; all considered a legend now...!

[@pippotones]

I see Gary in Germany…Kalshrue, Monsters Of Rock 1984…..fire from those fingers….great player….i miss you….

[@richardgatecliffephotograp7024]

Whenever I want to recharge my heart and soul, I listen to this track. Sadly missed.

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Greatest blues song ever! I think this was his greatest sellng album, broke some records world wide.

[@watchtheskies]

RIP Garry and Phil, you are missed

[@GreenManelishi]

Gary is one of the two men ; the other is Peter Green.

[@susanhorton3572]

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece. Gary was and is a god. ❤❤

[@z1az285]

Spanish guitar, empty rooms, the loner, prophet... masterpieces by a true master

[@gastondeveaux3783]

That rare combination of killer guitar talent and an amazing voice is... ...beyond words.

[@alfonsgoffin]

Gary is one of the best, just like Rory, SRV, Jimmie etc etc!! Heaven is guitar R&B music!

[@dougsmith8126]

Great guitarist and a great loss.

[@rojardakar1313]

Our loss God's gain...

[@MrParisienWalkways]

yep! He was the most melodic guitarist the world ever had.

[@magicrick7425]

I didn't think Gary Moore ever toured in the United States. This is a surprise. I love this song. My favorite!

[@markcain460]

Greatest blues vibrato that ever, God I miss you Gary😂

[@proudamerican57]

What a true blessing from the lord. Only a few that we were honored to hear. The music still gives me the chills. Thanks you I can't listen to him long enough.

[@FenderJazzStudent]

I had no idea Gary Moore was such a good singer! RIP

[@kimmartin7024]

Only a few can make you feel the music he is one

[@marycrenshaw468]

Great guitar. Great voice!!!!!! I could listen to Gary all day.

[@robcourtney6154]

The greatest player ever!,,,

[@teresabpalomo3671]

GARY MORE A TRUE GOD WHO IS UP THERE IN HEAVEN WITH GOD REST IN PEACE. roman

[@mikemaiocco2538]

Gives me the chills everytime I hear it

[@kevinsbott]

Musical perfection for the world.

[@garagerocker48]

superbe song superbe performance Still miss you Gary .

[@dearmalika]

So beautiful! The guitar is crying just like we are crying for Gary Moore! RIP Gary we'll never forget you and your guitar!

[@tonysmith3475]

Just, wow... 'Great' is an often used word that seems to be handed out so freely these days, but this fully deserves that accolade IMHO. RIP Robert William Gary Moore.

[@vaporman99]

This is real talent .. Gary will go down in history as one of the very best

[@motokev]

Amazing Player !! Still Got the Blues, one of the best albums

[@EChamp55]

If there is a more soulful song in existence, I've never heard it.