I Wonder Who....Rory Gallagher Live in Belfast

Rory Gallagher concert in Belfast's Ulster Hall in the early eighties. Not the best quality as taken from an old vhs recording of the gig

[@TBlanktim]

I saw one of his last shows in the States in Hermosa Beach California. As I was walking into the club so was Rory and I almost bumped in to him. People were crowding him. When we were side by side, I had a Herco Heavy pick that I have always used since beginning to play. It was because of him that I play with a Herco. Anyway, I asked him to trade picks and he said yes (a tradition with guitarists) And handed him mine. He did a double take and asked what's the use and laughed handing me his. I told him this one was from him and had mojo. A treasure to me. As he stepped away he said, "this is the one I'm using tonight". MY PICK!!!

[@joandenham2903]

TBlanktim .....good to hear this story . You are really fortunate to have this exchange , words and pick .Great! P

[@waywardchild4678]

Wow! What a tremendous experience! Thanks for sharing. Bet you'll never let Rory's pick out of your lucky hands. When you play are you playing for Rory? Happy St. Patrick's Day 2021 from Mississippi.

[@TBlanktim]

@@waywardchild4678 Thanks for the message. St. Paddy's day is one of the few times I play with his pick. I'll raise a Guinness to him and since you are from Mississippi, it will start with Pistol Slapper Blues. Slainte.

[@waywardchild4678]

Thank you for the honor.

[@damonhines8187]

Great story, thanks for sharing! I saw Rory multiple times in the mid-70s, always a consummate musician and entertainer. Hope that pick gives you many more St. Paddy's Day memories. 🖖😚🎶🎸☘🌺💝

[@cherrio291]

The wonderful Rory Gallagher…..he married his guitar and remained faithful through thick and thin…. a passion and devotion to his art…wish he remained with us longer…but let's never forget and thank goodness for KZbin!

[@danosullivan7239]

I'm just a bumble bee

[@philipbooe9253]

True that there's only one other guy I know that has a guitar looks similar to that kind of and it's Stevie Ray Vaughan where it's kind of scuffed up or whatever cut from the same mold I think

[@user-mx8yx7wl7p]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you for elevating rory and giving him the credit he so rightly deserves. There are millions of good guitarists and a lot of greats but there's only one goat. The man himself. Ladies and gentlemen I give you rory Gallagher. Best damn guitarist ever. In my humble opinion

[@marchelm9321]

He is the best 😢

[@deancaron988]

Stevie Ray, Clapton, Page, Hendrix; all phenomenal. But this guy was one in the same with his stratocaster.

[@doreenadurham5544]

There's no words I can say about Rory Gallagher as he was the best guitar player I have ever seen

[@gigi-tj4xy]

L'idole de ma jeunesse....de loin le meilleur guitariste au monde , même Jimmy Hendrix le reconnaissait ,trop méconnu....

[@erichstern3357]

Gallagher and Hendrix: Best guitarists of the world. I love the music of Taste and Rory Gallagher Band

[@andresbart9020]

man, Peter Green too

[@fransdorris1247]

I 100% agree!

[@bikerhighmiler8998]

I'd put Rory ahead of Hendrix..imho.

[@nigelbevan8449]

@@bikerhighmiler8998 10 out of 10... I couldn't agree with you more bud... Rory and Peter Green.. The icing on the cake..

[@Blueshenry]

Don't forget Johnny Winter

[@raymondrizzo284]

That quote at the beginning of the video says something I love about Rory..."Don't get crushed there...watch your back." I am in my 60's and just heard of him in the last year but, man, this guy was special. You just feel the joy that he has to give when he is playing...like he wants to share a gift with you. I wish I could have been friends with him. You are missed...thanks for what you gave...

[@karenshafer234]

Touch. Tone. Style. Flair. Dexterity. Skill. Full compliment!!

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

Peter Green and Rory the best blues guitarists of their era.

[@daviemcf]

Got to agree Ian. 👍👍🎸🎸

[@technologytom]

Same here. You just keep coming back to both of them. Pure therapy for modern times. Saw Peter Green 3 times live but sadly missed out on Rory. Part of my life. I try to play simplified versions of their songs on a bashed up old miniature Spanish guitar, much to the amusement of my kids - but the grandchildren love it😀

[@aumicamfa]

one of the best who ever hold a strat in his hand

[@tonymcguinness3886]

Not just one of the best. He was THE best blues guitarist in the world. No exceptions...

[@neilangus4401]

Just absolutely fantastic To see the man live is unexplainable

[@keijotoivonen3988]

Totisesti!,this is truth = tämä on tosi!!!!

[@jottailirik9581]

The BEST ever !

[@badbrains1969]

So horribly left out of the best players, fuck em he's the best...

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

Oh my. This is Blues at its finest. Rory was way ahead of his time. I am so glad youtube allows us to see these concerts. Alan, Thank you so much for sharing this Gem. Man I wish I would been at this concert. He loved playing Belfast. Man I listen to this every night! R.I.P Rory. Your video's are amazing.

[@fossseseptique]

😅what a beautiful man

[@dominiquepaul6877]

@@fossseseptique What an awful name you have!🤮

[@sixtiestele]

Man...That Strat is having the life squeezed out of it in the best possible way!!!...Simply incredible. The tone, the talent and the explosive fury...I'm in awe..

[@marjoriemenendez9839]

Sad Roy is no more Thanks for leaving us apart of yourself to enjoy always and forever. You live on brother !

[@marchelm9321]

Hy rorry I love you and I miss you I am your sister I live in Germany heilbronn nice to meet you we love your voice and your music and your guitar playing ❤

[@wallacecollect]

Best electric blues playing I've ever heard!

[@tanapatpeemanee1230]

Peter Green... also please... 😊

[@kevingoodson9042]

Outstanding does no justice here, as a descriptive adjective, to what Rory did that day. A day shouldn't go by without somebody posting praise here to this performance. WOW !!!! This fella had the blues.

[@philipbooe9253]

Amen

[@joandenham2903]

I thank the universe for my being here to see Rory play live , for being around for these u tube films . How fantastic is that?!

[@mchristr]

Rory’s Strat tone could saw concrete.

[@Im4hm]

That performance takes our breath away. I never get tired of Rory, He touches your soul. Thank you!

[@waywardchild4678]

Reggie P, well said. He always gave heart & soul to his fans. Happy St. Patrick's day to you, Rory, & all his people.☘🇮🇹🎸

[@imrekralik2244]

​@@waywardchild4678 praise God i´m satisfied.

[@rohanroll]

Nobody can touch him. Nobody...

[@danosullivan7239]

U said it brah

[@rohanroll]

@@danosullivan7239 I mean, there are incredible players, each one of them a force on his own, but that thing Rory had, the technique, the astounding feel, the knowledge, the passion for his craft, his honesty, his modesty, the outstanding overall playing (acoustic, slide, delta, pre war blues, electric blues, blues rock, acid rock, hard rock, folk songs, irish heritage... HE WAS HIS OWN LEAGUE. I miss the guy so much, and play his songs or think of him almost on a daily basis.

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

@@rohanroll 2021and i also play RORY everyday 🎸🎙🎶🎵🎼🎸

[@jottailirik9581]

Oh yes! Every day is Rory's day! 2021

[@wielandschmidt1397]

@@rohanroll You are right, he is my all Time hero and I miss him every bloody day.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

Hendrix was once asked "how does it feel to be the greatest guitar player. He said "I don't know ask Rory Gallagher."

[@brendanfox8177]

that is true...but its sounds good to think that Jimi rated Rory!...But it is a myth!

[@addieandleesfunplayaddiean7325]

Rory Gallagher was absolutely the greatest high energy blues guitar ever. Total control over that Strat. No guitarist ever was better. That is why he was so revered by the Stones, Clapton and Beck. He was the major influence for Brian May of Queen.

[@indianwhiskey6150]

more than married to him old fender , pffffffff .... when he playing , he have high energy to share to audience , his soul , his pick tone , his iconic style just wearing flanel shirt, blue jeans, denim jacket .... Rory so inspirating globe over the world ✌️🤘👌😎🌹, ☕☕ ? 😊

[@miltonfetter4463]

Simply amazing..fantastic....Rory played the blues in a very intimate and creative way. His sound was clean and crisp..but powerful... he was doing this on his beat up Fender when no one else was doing anything similar since Jimmy Hendrix left us. I saw him live in 1976 and it still amazes me 40 years later. One of my favorite artists ever...Saudades !!

[@danosullivan7239]

I like the way u think

[@alanfisher4399]

when Rory plays it's genuine. .from his Irish heart always

[@kurtzwar729]

The one and only Rory Gallagher. Legendary bluesman. Master of that '61 Strat. Deep blues to your soul is where Rory lives. Love his vocal/guitar harmony duets. Gerry MacAvoy is a huge part of Rory's band. 20 years his bassman. There is no finer guitarist/performer than Rory Gallagher and I know he is trading 8s with the legends in blues heaven. My jam buddy list....Jeff Healey, Jesse Ed Davis, SRV, Jimi, Magic Sam and all the seminal bluesman on Chess and Sun Records. God bless you Rory. RIP

[@golftheology]

He did 3 nights mid seventies in Belfast when most other Artists shunned our lovely city, and I was at them all....as he left the europa hotel we asked him to play ‘a million miles away’ and he obliged, great memories....Gerry Mcavoy on fine form too

[@neilangus4401]

I was in Belfast 2016 on my way to ballyshannon for Rory's tribute concert I thought Belfast was lovely

[@ericmcgowan1724]

Was at this gig and all the others he did in Belfast.....legend is not too strong a word!

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

I envy you

[@christianfelixmanfredi3016]

heureux d'avoir vécu à cette époque la musique un régal rien à voir avec aujourd'hui des nuls

[@davidgann6801]

He'll never be replaced. Won't be another Rory. It's that simple. Sad but that's the truth. He was one of a kind. Valuable and rare. It always leaves behind the unfinished pages of life and music. RIP Brother. Everyone will always miss you.

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

So true

[@technologytom]

That was just brilliant. I’m getting on in years, had a busy day at work, just sitting having a beer and played that vid. It doesn’t get any better. I’m definitely going to Ireland next year to join in with the Rory festival. God bless him.

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Come!! Ballyshannon is waiting for you! ... I promise you'll never forget your trip to the Rory Gallagher festival in his birth town!

[@kurtmissotten5965]

I saw Rory play several times live. He could make that beautiful guitar scream of joy. Man he was a brilliant live performer!

[@Still1Going2Strong]

Rory In Perfection. R.I.P. my friend. Hope to meet you in heaven some day. What a musical joy it must be over there.

[@judithriggs4230]

Watching this I start to cry it's so beautiful and he plays it with all the emotion and feeling that he has in his beautiful heart and soul. I just love this man everything about him he was a wonderful kind gentle respectful humble giving caring I can go on and on man. Who could ask for a better man than this I hope to see him soon I hope to be with him in heaven he was born to do this and he knew always he always knew! And some of that shows in this tremendous performance thank you Rory I love you forever XO

[@still1going2strong86]

@@judithriggs4230 Please take care Judith and let his music take you wherever you like it!

[@terrybarton1604]

Maestro gentleman and guitarist extraordinaire. Was at this gig and the energy and craft of the man was mindblowing. Gaelic genius!You are sorely missed but greatly respected, mesmerising ☘

[@5321299]

Rory is my god of Blues Rock. Miss him so much.

[@billhawkins1236]

Rory's playing was a absolutely pure extension of every emotion he felt. Just an awesome talent greatly missed.

[@marcelaoyarce5384]

Sorry for the quality? I really can't imagine this could be any any better Rory Forever

[@popeyesailor9571]

This song on Irish tour 74 is the one that made me want to play guitar. I have been drumming since I was 4 and picked up guitar around 13. My hands are destroyed from an accident and arthritis but i can still play slide. Thanks Rory for all you did.

[@lindadote]

Sublime, my favourite white Bluesman ever. Playing the Blues came as naturally to Rory as breathing. Thanks for this one, it's perfect.

[@brianmcsweeney3734]

I love great performers. Elvis - Jackson- AC/DC - stones - Tina turner - …. I never thought I would be 39 and only discovering Rory Gallagher who grew up in cork only a few miles from where I grew up , could actually challenge any of them - if Hendrix said he was the best guitar player in the world then …… enough said .

[@dielauwen]

This is absolutely f in great. I miss my cousin Rory. One hell of a guitar player. CAT gives this video 10 Paws! I do too.

[@jonesisdying]

Jaysus, I thought the Irish Tour '74 version was good, but this is beyond words. Blistering...

[@ramspace]

I had forgotten how good this performance is. Bravo.

[@neilangus4401]

I'm so blessed to have had the privilege of seeing Rory twice in my life 1975 and 1982 Both in New Zealand

[@Kashaslove]

Lucky you!

[@f1tof2]

6:02 This little oriental-style scale is priceless- what a guitar musician and blues conduit he was.

[@gerhardkonig4550]

Maybe someone has got better technique, speed or something like that - but Rory's feeling and inner light for the Blues and Blues Rock is not of this world! We'll keep your flame!

[@barmanichardonneret]

How can three men build paradise!!!!

[@PatrickTengmusic]

I dunno why he is not in the Hall of Fame. Nobody comes close to him in terms of creativity and innovation. Not even Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton Jeff Beck and all that gang - no disrespect meant.

[@mariorubino2739]

I wonder who will ever come close to rory and his strat . I am still wondering years later. All the other guitarist today are still wondering how he played like that. And how his band members played better than any other band simply because rory and his band were the best .

[@paulwallis1366]

3 words. Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@mariorubino2739]

@@paulwallis1366 3 words .William rory Gallagher.

[@mariorubino2739]

@@paulwallis1366 3 words William rory Gallagher .

[@ronwood7029]

What an amazing man Rory was so humble and quiet ,and yet with such huge talent . I would say the best blues guitarist ever

[@fredswain3289]

This boy was always a class act. So sadly missed these gems dont come around too often. R I P Rory.

[@karenshafer234]

2:55 - 6:45 Pure Masterpiece of guitar skills without FX !!

[@lillyk2315]

Well said .....Totally agree🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@jakmak1199]

Rory always gave a little bit more to his Belfast fans, he cut his blues teeth in the early days doing the club's and pubs ...Born in Ballyshannon... Made in Belfast.

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

Jak Mac dont forget raised in CORK

[@jakmak1199]

@@adrianrijkeboer2185 right, raised and forged in Cork.

[@davidmccarty6445]

Good God almighty, how in the name of all that is holy, did I miss his talent

[@davidwilson5594]

Always came to Belfast all through the 'Troubles' when no-one else would. Awesome man!

[@tumbo55]

There is quite a few versions of 'I wonder who' on KZbin. Each is completely different. He was a master of improvisation ...

[@martinhasson4942]

I just left Boss ( Scaggs) with Slash and Robbie Robertson Murdering " Red House " To see this......... What a Move!!!!! There's something about Gallagher Extraordinarily Ordinary as Seamus Heany would say! ( Love the wee Umbrella effect!) ( Love the yanking of that string!!!!!!!) ( Love the hammer tapping!!) Yes I'm happier now!😁😁😁😁😁

[@lucky56ification]

very well said Ronnie amongst his many jaw dropping performances this one is right at the peak.. I did not have the good fortune to be at this show, but no one who was could ever forget this, He was a oncer.

[@johndavid1809]

Himself doing it like only he can. Happy Birthday big man Miss Ya.

[@joehoran9347]

Holy mother of God! Never have seen this......... and Im familiar w his work

[@Creepycottages]

Great Video thank's. I saw Rory at the NEC Birmingham. Best 3 piece I ever witnessed.

[@katypilgrim6052]

Watching this again and again... Still don't know..how to call it exactly... ♾🎸💘♾ *

[@TomWilhelm-zn4sj]

Don't sell yourself short, the quality is fine. Just grateful all of this still exists. Thanks a million

[@daviemcf]

Great quality!

[@ChristineOram]

Nobody makes a strat sound so good. He always had such great control over his tone

[@norebooberon1122]

Rory your heart speak louder than everyone else. Melting my soul.

[@luciaarcari1070]

Rory, you're good at playing everything, but blues is your music. I LOVE YOU

[@deancaron988]

This guy's style was his and one of a kind. Virtuoso.

[@alantaylor8900]

Rory ALWAYS made a point of playing in Belfast, even though he was from the republic. A man who was not just a guitar genius but an incredible human being. Just listen to his music. Just listen and enjoy.

[@user-xi4of7kg3o]

Sooo glad they video taped Rory👏 give that genius a 👏👍

[@timmartins]

How can a guitar stay in tune with him?

[@lillyk2315]

I don't get enough of listening to this GENIUS❤❤❤❤❤There are no words to describe his talent❤❤❤❤❤AMAZING SOLOS🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@daviemcf]

I saw Rory thirteen times in 60's/70's, the best thirteen gigs of my life!!

[@claudedalton8970]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HE WAS NEVER BIG IN USA AS I LOVED HIM! MAYBE SO MUCH "COMMERCIAL SONGS" FROM ZEPPELIN AND OTHERS BUT, I WAS ALWAYS FOLLOWING HIM AS I SAW HIM LIVE AT ROCKINGHAM, NC PEACH FESTIVAL IN 8/72! HE WAS RAW AND VICIOUS ON THAT STRAT! RIP GREAT ONE!

[@rakoczi29]

your man departed way too soon. our loss & a huge one as well. as a guitar player, he was up there with jimmy hendrix.simply magnificent.

[@Kashaslove]

What an incredible man!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelking9772]

I.N.F hall Hilltown co .down early-ish seventies was a bad choice of Venue as it was more of a country music hall but turned out to be brilliant because the crowd only a few hundred didn't disappoint played two and a half hours just unbelievable.!!!!

[@primolandia]

Remembered me when the vhs started losing quality when we rewinded so many times to listen the solos...

[@bigtn3685]

I remember seeing this show in Cleveland kicked everybody's ass talk about bringing back memories he was Unforgettable!!!

[@bigtn3685]

3 years later I still remember this show and Cleveland and he still kicked everybody's ass Cleveland loves Rory!!!

[@nl12689]

Thank you mister Gallagher I just met you today...Played you times!!!

[@Burgerphile]

Damn it..! I just can't explain with words right now how much I love this guy! >O osfidhaosfihaosifhaosifhasfasfafaf!!!! *Punching the air multiple times* Rory Gallagher will live forever!!

[@rcheath4258]

The baddest Strat man in my opinion

[@belindadrake5487]

NOBODY TOUCHES HIM. LOVE YOU RORY.YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY SWEET MAN.🎸💚👑💞🍀

[@dennismessinis6778]

THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES RORY GOD BLESS!!!

[@carlossimon]

Thanks doonbegrosie for this, I was at this gig in '84. I have the concert on an old betamax video but no working videoplayer anymore! Words are inadequate to describe Rory, but he is loved and greatly missed.

[@Anonymous-gt9qp]

An absolute GENIUS

[@victoorsales]

Rory had that fire that only a few have 🔥

[@44JohnH44]

There's music, and then there's Rory - one in a million, no make that a billion...totally irreplaceable. Oh for a magic wand, but they (sadly) only occur in Fairy Tales. Thank you so much for posting this series of videos.

[@whymblings]

Eric who?

[@MrBeezer05]

You Was The Man Rory,Keep On A Rockin In Heaven My Friend........

[@leinbachman9688]

I always loved Rory ! Saw him in Germany, where come from . He was the best.

[@alessandroadam4837]

If this performance had made in Woodstock, he would become a legend like Jimi Hendrix and Alvin Lee

[@rohanroll]

He didn't need any Woodstock to become Rory Gallagher. That's part of his greatness.By the way, he kicked everyone's ass in Isle of Wight... 😉😉

[@jamesmcloughlin8845]

rory is a legend he gave everything

[@davidmitchell3618]

I know what you mean Alessandro. Like what Woodstock did for Joe Cocker. I agree. Let America know how great this guy really is.

[@martinhasson4942]

ALVIN WHO?

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

RORY IS the Legend🎸🎙🎶🎵🎼🎸

[@sonjadietz5297]

My Hero for EVER !

[@yugrusretep]

Thanks for uploading....old VHS takes nothing away form a virtuoso perfomance form Mr Ggallagher!

[@dfh1950]

Rory's BEST version of this Song!!!!!!!!!!! Listen to the Solo beginning around the 4:30 point. Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bshelby231]

words can't tell what I feel about this performance. So good.

[@tednugent5058]

Man, i've dug this dude for well over 56 years, dead or alive I'm still digging him, hellyeah🎸🇭🇲

[@Bluesrainbluesrainbow]

Rory Gallagher concert in Belfast's Ulster Hall in the early eighties. 💕

[@martydoherty2660]

Ah Rory. Just the best. Unbeatable.

[@TracyLanebike]

I come back to this regularly for guitar technique.

[@vancouverbob100]

Brilliant! Rory was one of the few performers who came to Belast in the1970s and 80s. I saw himm 11 or 12 times - every show a winner. Also thanks to other bands who came - Thin Lizzy, AC/DC (with Bon Scott) in 1979, Van Morrison and others. One of the best shows was Kid Creole and the Coconuts!!! True.

[@alanfisher4399]

RIP RORY GALLAGHER

[@joansanchez6711]

El mejor guitarrista .pero el mas modesto . Eso es lo ke hacia grande a rory...forever master

[@tomandaj1]

Gawd I miss this guy

[@belindadrake5487]

NOBODY TOUCHES HIM. THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST EVER EVER EVER!!! LOVE YOU FOREVER RORY.... 🎸💚🍀💞