Rory Gallagher - Bullfrog Blues | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@youllis]

Thanks Jamel nice to see you rocking, also nice KZbin let me see your post notification instead of delaying it hours/ days like they used to!

[@jogischulz2576]

GREAT chioce, thank you !

[@richeaton7436]

Rory Gallagher - Calling Card kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap7Yn5yweJyYgK8

[@georgerigberg4335]

Loves me some Rory! Glad you enjoyed! Check out David Bromberg, dude! Danger Man if you want it fast or Somebody Else's Blues if you want it slow. How Late'll You Play Till album!

[@JReed7560]

Have you reacted to the Gap Band you dropped a bomb on me? That's a great song

[@griselame]

The thing I like the most about Rory Gallagher? There is not an ounce of bullshit about the guy, it's all talent and passion

[@jacobtobias9255]

MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!!!!!!!!! RORY GALLAGHER IS THE GREATEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!

[@Willowtree3333]

The best of the best!

[@squishybuffalo]

He’s so underrated. He really rocked hard

[@EastonUlster]

Was lucky enough to see Rory here in Belfast Northern Ireland 1984.That concert changed my outlook on live music even to this day..

[@JohnVanRuiten]

Right you are my friend!! These days we all need to know Jesus so we can get outta here alive!!

[@rickvalentine7900]

He couldn't hold a light for Gary Moore.

[@terryross1032]

Saw Rory a number of times. Live Rory is unbelievable.

[@detroitlady7201]

That's why concerts were so much fun back in the day. Always a jam!

[@tommyau2006]

Doesn't get any better than this. I have loved Rory and his music for over 50 years. Love your channel too Jamel.............you know and dig good music. Hugs brother...............

[@2011littlejohn1]

Rory was the real thing. No token gesture encores at the end of the night - he would do another 30 minutes. Sometimes he would be inside the crowd playing - like they were all part of an event. Brian May knew him before May was famous and rates him highly as a musician and a person. There is a film of him playing live in France which is incredible.

[@Craig_Fussell]

Rory was a beast!! So sad when we lose folks like that him and we don’t get to see and appreciate what else they could’ve created. But at least there’s lots of recordings we can still enjoy. He was one of the great ones for sure!! ✌🏻🎸

[@irland1961]

Don‘t forget Gerry on Bass😀

[@realdocloco]

@@irland1961 The only surviving one sadly. His memoirs "Riding Shotgun" is a must-read!

[@kilo1981]

@@irland1961 and Rob de'Ath!

[@markschattefor6997]

@@kilo1981 Rod, but what the fuck.

[@2127EShelby]

Irish Tour 74 brought me here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJayqXRveqhnl9U

[@tomsalisbury1734]

Way back in 73 I saw Rory open for Fleetwood Mac and Deep Purple. Awesome concert! As the opener his set was about 40 minutes. I knew this song and and hollered my request during a few quiet breaks. The band left the stage and came back for their 1st ovation played two songs then off stage again. Called back by the crowd for their 2nd ovation Rory and the boys came back on stage. I was sitting about 5 rows above the floor 60 ft from the stage. Rory stepped up thanked the crowd then looked directly at me and said " this is for the guy up there" the band then played an absolutely blistering fast of Bullfrog Blues. Turned out this concert was one of the best I've seen. This was in Vancouver in 1973.

[@ptrlxc]

Ah you’re lucky … I missed that … got to Santana and Clapton that year though (place was so smoky though)

[@tomsalisbury1734]

@@ptrlxc this was the orginal Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green on guitar. I'm a drummer so I was there to see Mick Fleetwood and Ian Paice. The fact that Rory was there was a huge bonus.

[@jameslang6141]

Hey Tom. I was there too in 73 at the Pacific Coliseum! Good memories and I've been a Rory fan ever since. I was almost deaf for 2 days because Deep Purple had the volume turned up to 12 on a scale of 1 to 10.

[@tomsalisbury1734]

@@jameslang6141 in my group of friends I was the one who introduced them to Rory, they all agreed he was one of the best! I think your the third person to say you were at this concert.

[@jameslang6141]

@@tomsalisbury1734 Well, there must have been over 15,000 of us there that night so I guess a few of us are still around, eh?

[@stevemccooleq]

The Ballyshannon boy, almost 20 years since his untimely death, Rory is still Ireland's greatest rock star.

[@Isleofskye]

Rory and Gary Moore and to my eternal shame and regret, I never saw either live. My Loss...

[@cahillgreg]

30*

[@ChrisCouse]

Good on the guy who sent you Rory Gallagher's way. He's was a monster, and his band was kickin too.

[@thedarkfalafel9323]

Rory was GOAT when it comes to blues rock guitar. RIP brother

[@foghornleghorn8651]

It doesn't get any better or cooler than Rory Gallagher, you should do some more reaction videos on Rory Gallagher. Especially live.

[@Willowtree3333]

Going to my hometown live versions of rory is incredible!

[@xbox36155]

YESSSSS I'm so glad you finally listened to Rory gallagher, he is the greatest!

[@gustavopadilha7483]

This was just an appetizer, you have just discovered one of the greatest musicians that ever lived..... Suggestion : I Wonder Who ( Irish Tour 74 ) , will go to Tears of emotion ..... Hugs from Rio de Janeiro .

[@valeriebarr5729]

Agree, also I Wonder Who from Belfast 84

[@gustavopadilha7483]

@@valeriebarr5729 Yes, the Belfast show was Legendary

[@danielosullivan3110]

Million miles away,it goes through my head everyday. For the last40years✌️

[@manuman27]

Rory Gallagher brilliant, not heard his music for a while.This man was a genius, his music brought Irish communities together back in the day.. Thanks for the reminder,

[@ColinStuart]

Rory was a great friend. He drank himself out of his liver, they gave him a new one, but his body wouldn't take it, and he died. I ost a good friend that day!

[@jackal59]

I've read that while he did drink heavily, his liver damage was made much worse by him taking paracetamol and other drugs, some of which were prescribed to combat his fear of flying. According to Wikipedia, he died from a staph infection after his liver transplant. Died at age 47.

[@Rainyman63]

" Every single one on that stage was like 'We're goin' crazy tonight' " .... LOL... no, brother, Rory was like this every single night - for hours! His energy and intensity on stage was out of this world.

[@donmurray3638]

Gerry McAvoy was playing bass alongside him much of that time too!

[@mrsrobinson2364]

I agree. Saw them a few times & the shows lasted for hours.

[@taddei3912]

Rory Gallagher was probably the best guitarist of all time 🎸🎸🎸

[@mrsrobinson2364]

Rory & his band also brought such great energy to their live performances & their shows always went on for hours. In my opinion, he was the GOAT.

[@gudlisner501]

He was also a good saxophonist, check out the title track of “On The Boards”

[@JockoFlocko-b8i]

With A Doubt , Jimi Hendrix Would Of Told You That Too .

[@bid84]

Thank god he lived during a time when recording footage was possible, otherwise nobody would believe the legend of how good he was, also shout out to Gerry, Rod, and Lou, best live band ever.

[@5ebra1]

Please more Rory. Jimi Hendrix was asked what it felt like to be the best guitarist in the world. He replied ‘Ask Rory’.

[@jogischulz2576]

Jamel you made my day, was waiting sooo long for Rory, I saw him twice in cocert in the mid 70s, never forget one of the best guitarists, even Hendrix and other great musicians were fans of Rory, R.I.P.

[@1Moonchild]

Finally. Finally. Finally. You're checking out Rory! IMO the best of the best. This performance, which was on his birthday, March 2, 1976, is just the tip of the iceberg for what this musical genius could do. He was a master of electric and acoustic guitar. A brilliant songwriter, unique vocalist, who put forth his own take on blues and rock with a sprinkle of folk and jazz. Self-taught multi-instrumentalist who played guitar, mandolin, harmonica, electric sitar, alto sax. He eschewed the strong hold of the music industry and did things HIS way. Saw him in 1978 and it was transformational, no other performer I've seen comes close. Please check out some more of his stuff. It's all fabulous. Suggest: Walk on Hot Coals, In Your Town, Tattoo'd Lady, Shadow Play, Do You Read Me, Cradle Rock, Bad Penny, also anything from his live Irish Tour '74 album - so many to choose. Also, check out his band Taste which preceded his solo career...

[@andybhoy9878]

Not even watched the vid yet brother but i can tell you right now that rory once, live on stage broke a string, changed key AND the string and never missed a note !! Right up there with jimi every day of the week ! Peace n love from dumfries scotland ✌️❤️

[@green917]

He was actually one of Hendrix's favorite inspirations

[@oeokosko]

I was at a concert where he did exactly that (Manchester, late 1978/early 1979, or possibly Hammersmith 1977/8) - don't know about changing key, I'm not musically minded, but he definitely tuned the new string.

[@madcow51]

Rory Gallagher - Laundromat !! Listen that one has such a unique sound the guy was an amazing guitarist

[@dermur68]

There's a lot to love about Rory Gallagher but I REALLY love that song!

[@Azzthom2]

The greatest guitarist of all time. An Irish blues man, he could turn his hand to any genre.

[@SaintPhoenixx]

You gotta do the live version of Bad Penny from Montreaux. Rory was an animal, he would do solos live that most guitarists wouldn't attempt in a studio. Pure energy.

[@jasonstoutamire177]

Absolutely!

[@brianboyle5934]

Rory is one of the best!

[@carmelroach361]

I love Rory Gallagher God bless his soul

[@neilphelan145]

I saw Rory when he opened for Deep Purple doing the Machine Head tour. Rory was so good that after Deep Purple finished their encore the audience started chanting Rory Rory Rory!!! Rory came back out and blew our minds and the roof off the joint!! After almost 50 years I've never forgotten that show! Never will.

[@stevemccooleq]

In the book written by Joe Perry of Aerosmith he admits Rory was the only one to upstage them.

[@jaapbums]

This video just made me listen to all Rory music I have again. I feel so blessed having seen this guy performing once.

[@lancerx1759]

"Shadow Play" by Rory Live is another great freaking performance

[@msgillingham]

That's made my day our very own Rory. R.I.P. Rory.

[@charcolew]

Jamal. you're a mind-reader. I searched for "Rory Gallagher reaction" just a few days ago - nothing came up. And now here we are!

[@dragn1007]

I had the great privilege of seeing Rory live four times. His energy was second to none. RIP Rory.

[@dougreed2257]

Rory is simply the most exciting guitarist bar none!!! 🎸

[@ianbarnard4963]

Jimi Hendrix was once famously asked on a radio programme "What is it like to be the best guitarist in the world?" His response: "I don't know. You'll have to ask Rory Gallagher". True story.

[@imfpredicts]

Apocryphal, sadly.

[@steveo6631]

@@imfpredicts Yes, nice story but not true....

[@songsmithy07]

There are a lot of guitarists that it is claimed Hendrix said that to. I doubt all of can be true.

[@DogZy9]

@@imfpredicts added to my dictionary, thanks

[@jameswagoner3309]

But if you look back at Melody Maker magazine in 1970 and 1971 Rory Gallagher was number one as voted by his peers. And at the Isle of Wight, Hendricks was heckled but Rory Gallagher caused a riot with naked women jumping up on stage... Rory was the best.

[@GWard-hz5wj]

Rory Gallagher(pronounced GallaHER), the G is silent in Ireland where he was from, is one of the most phenominal guitarist that ever lived. He sold over 30 million albums worldwide before he passed in the 90s with liver disease. I saw him at a big all day- open air-rock festival in the early 70s in N Carolina. My friends & I were speechless as we watched his performance & heard him play. He closed out a long day of many bands-Alice Cooper, Three Dog Night, Fleetwood Mac,Poco & James Gang just to name a few that were on the roster for that day. I will NEVER forget him. His love was the Blues & he was a master. There is so much video on YT documenting this genius that u can research. Start with his 1st band "Taste" at Isle of Wight 1970 doing "Sugar Mama". Then he goes out on his own making albums & hit after hit all over the world. He refused to comply with the record companies here in USA & did things his way & maintained control of all his music rights & material. Thats why many here weren't familiar with him. But he did tour here & had a huge following with those of us who knew him. Its a great story to dig into & his music speaks for itself.Enjoy!

[@jonmcn1970]

I also love love that he let's everybody solo. Old school blues move.

[@mandysherratt4313]

Oh my god, I've been waiting for you to react to some Rory Gallagher. This guy was my Dads idol, my mum always used to say to my dad, turn it down what will the neighbour's say, he always used to say, if the neighbour's can't hear it, then it's not gonna be loud enough. 😂😂😂😁👍 Please react to some of his other tracks, As the crow flies, Cradle Rock, Going to my hometown, Bad penny, Tattooed lady, Million miles away, and many, many more. Here's hopeing for more of Rory, what a legend, RIP RORY. 🎸🎸🔥🔥💞

[@mellie7583]

he died to young simply one of the best

[@mandysherratt4313]

So true. Heartbreaking. 😥💔

[@jogischulz2576]

great memories, I was lucky enaugh to see Rory twice in the mid 70s here in Berlin, never forget this, bought all his records in the beginning 70s, keep on rockin'..

[@mickworden8713]

As the crow flies is the best acoustic piece ever..😎

[@kathybwell]

Damn hot guitar player!! Never heard of Rory before, thanks for keeping great music alive

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Rory's one of many great artists that were famous worldwide, EXCEPT they were ignored by North America

[@kevinsmith4429]

The original "Red Rocker" ,from Ireland. Worked as stagehand for a festival on the Wabash river,Bull Island in '70,basically to this day the nicest guy I ever schlepped equipment around for & I just retired from Billy Bob's after 42 years.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

Billy Bob’s? Where?

[@jameskirschling7887]

Yes. Yes, Yes finally some Rory Gallagher. I have been requesting this Brother for a loooong time. Sorry Jamel I didn't get to watch much of your reaction because I was watching Rory and the band play. I have been a fan of Rory Gallagher for a very long time. If you like the Blues Jamel listen to an original song by Rory called Calling Card. Other songs to listen to are Brute Force and Ignorance, Laundromat, 'Shin Kicker and many others. Rory Gallagher didn't care about fame he just wanted to perform and he gave his all every time. R.I.P. Rory Gallagher gone way too son.

[@GWard-hz5wj]

Agree!! Calling Card is my favorite!

[@827dusty]

This Irish Rock/Blues guitarist would have rathert played in a very small venue of 300 people, then to a huge stadium of 50,000. Not because he didn't like people, but because he did. In a small venue, you can be way more intimate and closer to your fans, as opposed to a huge faceless crowd of tens of thousands. Rory's shows were legendary. He was one of the top 3 all time Rock/Blues guitarists of the 60s,70s, and 80s. Jimi Hendrix said of Rory "He's the greatest guitarist in the world, that no one has heard of." That's high prais coming from a guy l;ike Hendrix. Rory, like Hendrix, was on a different level of guitarists, but both were humble, and didn't brag about themselves. Maybe that was another reason Jimi liked him.

[@doobiedave9686]

I thought you might like this one 🤘 Rory is one of the most underrated guitarist of all time and he influenced Alex Lifeson of Rush, Brian May of Queen, and Slash of GNR among others. This song was written by William "Bigfoot" Harris in 1928 and was it originally a slow blues time. 🙏✌️

[@jogischulz2576]

very good choice, I was waiting so long for a Rory video here on Jamels channel, I'm so glad saw him live twice in my hometown Berlin in the mid 70s, never forget this ! I think you also know Rory from Taste, I bought Rory's 1st solo album 1971 and all his rec. after, so sad he was gone to soon ! keep on rockin'

[@doobiedave9686]

@@jogischulz2576 I saw him back in the '70's here in the States and he was awesome. He loved playing for and to the fans. I never saw him with Taste but I bought a Taste album after I saw him the first time. 🤘✌️

[@damonhines8187]

I've requested this one from a ton of reactors, so thanks, Double D. Not sure how many times I saw him at Toronto's fabled Massey Hall in the 70s, the last time was a football stadium in '76, FIRST on a bill with Henry Gross('Shannon' and a bunch of rock'n'roll), Rick Derringer and headliners Aerosmith, I thought they inverted the bill- at least first and last - somehow, but he was the best, a sublime player, a humble, beautiful human, and a top-notch entertainer.

[@joyceh2721]

Thanks. Great to see Rory getting some appreciation. Live, there was none better. Great stuff❤️✌️

[@mikem10481]

Don't forget Dave Mustaine and Kirk Hammett as well.

[@Dreamtime-Walker]

Thanks for Introducing me to this Incredible Musician! Always ❤️Your Reactions.

[@chriso5374]

Thank God!!!! You finally got to The Man, The Myth, The Legend Rory! Rory was the greatest, most humble Rock/Blues guy out there...

[@martinfinch1343]

Rory Gallagher Ireland pride and joy Irish tour 1974 is a must never heard a bad song saw them live in 1980 never forget a great band

[@robertrohde4579]

Awesome! You need to go down the Rory Gallagher rabbit hole! One of the best ever!

[@twenty3enigma]

Before the Rolling Stones recruited Mick Taylor, they asked Rory Gallagher -- and he said no. He preferred being front man of his own blues band, not a backing player behind Mick & Keith.

[@smiller987123]

Love Rory, could very well be the most underrated guitarist of all time! He toured with your boys from Rush a lot back in the 70's!

[@mellie7583]

hes one of the best guitarists of all time Hendrix said it Jimi page has said it hes so amazing

[@babababuck]

Rush opened for him a bunch of times on their first tour in 74'. Next time they played together was in 82' when Rory opened for them a few times. Alex speaks highly of him. As he should. lol. Rory was great.

[@Rainyman63]

Musical mainstream seems to have forgotten Rory, but he was never "underrated". In the mid-70's he was famous for his incredivle live energy and one of the most acclaimed and beloved guitar players - in Europe, at least.

[@devildart]

Saw Rory open for Rush twice on their Signals tour in 82.

[@MrKarldedenbach]

I can’t even tell you how happy this makes me. I love your channel and Rory is my favorite….and you finally discovered him. Brilliant

[@joyceh2721]

Thanks. (Rory GallaHer - silent g). He's a legend. He's broken many a string doing "Bullfrog"...loved the man sice TASTE 1969... MAGIC ❤️✌️

[@jamesmccarn7775]

Saw Rory for the first time on the Midnight Special in 1974. Went out and bought every album I could find...I think it 5 or 6 that weekend. Guy was phenomenal!

[@andrewmorton9327]

‘Walk on Hot Coals’ from ‘Irish Tour 74 has one of the all time great guitar solos, it’s just sublime.

[@patrickmcgrath4837]

Hi , it's amazing to see RORY GALLAGHER on your channel , Rory lived for the stage and sadly passed away too soon, every year there is a blues festival in his birthplace in Ireland (ballyshannon, Donegal ,Ireland) to honour RORY, and this year... the Eric Gales band and the Walter trout band are headlining , Rory was a legend rip , love the channel Jamal !!!all the best from Ireland .👍

[@ekat911]

Will be there 😊🎸💯‼️

[@DamienDalton]

You know we claim him in Cork😂😂

[@patrickmcgrath4837]

@@DamienDalton hi of course he was a corkman , but ballyshannon got the festival first , above all he was a great Irish man and rocker .

[@edwardallen4051]

Rory was so full of energy he wore the audiences out, never saw him as a solo artist but saw his band Taste 5 times. He never played a song the same way twice he was an elite improvisor which I think drove his bandmates mad with lots of nervous glances between them wondering where the heck he was going next.

[@katherinemikkola8316]

Just now discovered him and he's gone already 😔... R.I.P. Rory 🌹💔 🙏

[@squishybuffalo]

Hahaha, I’ve heard a story about when a friend of mine went to one his shows way back when. He said he usually left concerts all excited and happy. After Rory, he left tired and worn out. Said it was some of the most electric music he’d ever heard live. And he’s seen Zep at Madison square garden, the dead about 20 times, and kiss on New Year’s Eve. Rest In Peace, rory!

[@katherinemikkola8316]

@@squishybuffalo I have never been to a concert. My Mother didn't even let me go to one. We did go to see Bob Hope if that counts for anything at all. Wish I could of gone to one. They sound like fun. 😃

[@Ken_G.]

Hey!! You finally found Rory Gallagher. Outstanding. Check out As the Crow Flies. This guy was the most legendary guitar player that no one ever heard of.

[@Jadeserphant]

Now we're talkin! I'm impressed, he's pretty obscure now a days. Heck, I know "music buffs" who lived through that area that have never heard of Rory. To be fair though, not everyone was into Irish blues rock. And Rory live was an entirely different creature than he was in the studio. They would never let him cut loose in a studio, but they couldn't stop him on stage. Those of us with a touch of the Old Irish blood would say he tapped into the "wild magic" when he was on stage. Thank God there are recordings of it, and that they are now available for everyone to enjoy. Rory was freaking brilliant, but so under appreciated in his lifetime.

[@jogischulz2576]

you are so right, glad I saw him twice in the mid 70s, keep on rockin'

[@Jadeserphant]

@@jogischulz2576 Your so lucky, I'm jealous. I never got to see him live. I ran across him through my love of Blues. Couldn't help but fall in love. Man they just don't make music like that these days. Sigh

[@doobiedave9686]

Rory was one of the best live performers that I've ever seen. I saw him twice back in the '70's and he had the crowd rocking with the way he played and his energy on stage. Gone way too soon. 🤘✌️

[@daytondave100]

Dead almost 30 years,,,and Rory still can bring it through his videos and recordings. Much underrated. I'm glad you're catching on with these musicians of the past

[@markwilliams5606]

Rory!!!! Man like no one does him. You Are the first!. The Great stuff. Shame people don't know !🤠🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌️

[@Samdark0]

I’m an old Rory fan, and a big fan of the blues. If you want to hear what Rory could do with a slow blues, check out Isle of Wight Concert, Gambler’s Blues or Sugar Mama, or another really great one, I Could’ve Had Relidion. You won’t be disappointed. 😊

[@mellie7583]

i love him so much my favorites by Rory Gallagher are a million miles away and i fall apart, hes one of the best guitarists of all time please check them out xoxo

[@richeaton7436]

My first rock concert May 19, 1973 (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I've come to find out) East Tennessee State University Rory Gallagher ZZ Top $4 RIP Dusty, Rory, Lou, Rod. Thank You!

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Man, I forgot that Mr. D'ath had died! He was a great drummer, although I bet it was hard for Rory to replace Wilgar Campbell. That drummer was FIRE

[@michaelfoster5577]

I was lucky enough to see Rory perform with Taste, and then many times during his “solo” career, with the different versions of his band. His live performances were so full of energy - he delivered in spades every time! He could play the Strat, the Telecaster, acoustic, mandolin, harmonica and even saxophone too. He could play rock, blues, country, folk - you name it, he could play it. The man was an absolute genius, a fantastic entertainer, and yet a quiet and modest guy who wanted to please his audiences more than make hit records. He turned down the opportunity to join the Rolling Stones - how unique is that??!!

[@stevenwinn3636]

I recorded this show from the BBC repeating it (late 80s ?) absolute blast from start to finish, awesome reaction !

[@kerrypierre9494]

Have never heard of this guy before but, DAMN I Gotta have more!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@williamweiss6128]

Never get tired of Rory.

[@jailnurse]

Rory was my first ever concert. Ulster Hall 1979

[@christopherpollak7448]

Mr. Rory Gallagher. Great chops. The man could really play. Died way too young. Never really received much attention in the States. Which is sad. Because he was just as good as anyone.

[@jananney]

I won’t disagree with you, but I will say that several of my friends are huge Rory fans, as am I. But I grew up in St. Louis, and we had KSHE, which was a progressive, album rock station back in the day, and they educated us very well.

[@mrsrobinson2364]

@@jananney Yes! Saw him at the Fabulous Fox a couple times. It was many years ago, but still in my top 10 concerts. Incredible energy & I remember that the shows went on for hours.

[@JF-kv1gm]

Yeesssssss!!! Finally, Rory gets reacted to. I'm so excited...he was such a humble, down to earth, gentle man and on stage one of the best. Sadly missed. Thanks so much, Jamel!!! "Walk on hot Coals" from the Irish Tour has to be your next

[@ConesuelaLadyTailor]

I saw him perform live sometime around '73-'74. It was a fantastic night.

[@tciii69]

Thank You for giving🎸 Rory, his due there will never be another like him. Old enough and lucky enough to have seen him several times, the best of the best !!!! RIP Rory !!!!!!

[@paulmckeown8840]

Absolutely superb what a guitarist and of course an even better human being

[@hughrooney7600]

Great to see the music of Rory still alive and well although he is gone from us. I was lucky enough to get to see him live many time during my college years. Every Christmas he came home to Ireland to play concerts and what nights those were. What you see here was no one off. This was what his entire show was like. He poured his heat and soul into every gig. In my opinion this was his best band.

[@mtzoar]

my intro to rory was "blueprint" in 73, i think, then "irish tour 1974." i love "as the crow flies" (an acoustic cover of a great tony jo white tune) and everything else rory gave us. thanks, Jamel for this reaction and all the others.

[@terryross1032]

Saw him a few times in London. Live? Unbelievable! Gary Moore used to take advise from Rory.

[@stillstanding8286]

Finally!!! Now that you’ve reacted to him, all of the others will follow your lead (as usual). I saw Rory and his band several times between the 70’s and the early 90’s and they were always great!!! Thanks for the great music and the smiles!

[@martinzeppelin89]

Rory is God Tier. One of the greatest!! You should react to "A million miles away" one of his masterpieces

[@SlumminAngel]

Yes! A Million Miles Away from the Irish Tour 74 live album

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

Rory was just a force of nature, fantastic musician. So many more tunes of his to check out.

[@brentabbott3954]

No one can play like he did. One of a kind.He could do it all plus sing.Just a small Taste ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@derekmcnaughton4718]

Go down that rabbit hole fella! Rory is quite imply the greatest guitarist to walk the face of the Earth.Next stop for you? Out on the Western Plain from the Cork Opera House....JUST DO IT!!!!

[@rhamburg]

Great way to start the day. If anyone has a list of top guitarists that doesn’t include Rory, they just don’t get it. If you ever have the chance to see Band of Friends with Davy Knowles, that is Rory’s band with a great young guitarist doing a full Rory set. PS I saw him 3x but never with piano. That adds a great new dimension.

[@barriehull7076]

Canned Heat covered this. The song was made by William Harris, an American country blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He recorded sixteen songs between 1927 and 1928, of which fourteen were released on record.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Yes, and those 78s are HARD TO FIND

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

OMG...Now that was as real as it gets..no frills or gimmicks..4 guys playing for the sheer love of it..

[@bobasher2197]

About time! LOL!! It really doesn't matter which song of his you react to, I promise you will not be disappointed. by the way there are tons of live video of Rory on youtube. Enjoy!

[@margiewhitehead2453]

Now kiddos this is what you call a Bass Player 👍👍

[@heronpage3883]

Rory is a LEGEND! You should do Miles Away. Stunning.

[@fourcountpour2946]

Thanks so much for the video!! I've requested Rory Gallagher before and just been hoping to see one lol. Would be awesome if you could react to his song "Cradle Rock"

[@annakonda6727]

Yes to Rory! Any time, anywhere!

[@Karin77722]

I'm glad someone suggested him. He was such a brilliant star! He's on the top five of many real musicians favorites list. *A Million Miles Away is a true gem 💜

[@marcelboogaard3809]

Live version on the Irish Tour is my favourite. ❤

[@damonhines8187]

Humble, an unbeatable performer, my favourite show to go to throughout the 70s. Rest In Peace, Rory. I've been requesting this all over KZbin reaction channels for the last year-and-a-half. Thanks, Jamel, maybe I can take a break now, take care of some necessaries. Peace, brother, no wonder you have 863,000 subs. You were my first, you're still the best. Blessings on your wonderful family, can't wait to see 'em again too. D

[@damonhines8187]

@DFV Louderilk I've never tried to play any of Rory's stuff, I belted out the beginning of 'Bullfrog...' one time and surprised myself. Always wanted to complete the experience. Saw Mahogany Rush in '75, must've been, they had 4 albums out at that point and played mostly Hendrix at Massey, again, and I figured I could identify which versions. Some of his original stuff is really cool, not so very familiar, great guitar player, absolutely, that acid-awakening back-story always bugged me. Don't care, I should look up more, it's been a few years. I used to play some Hendrix among others. He was the only guitar hero as such I really did. Oh, some Cream. Liked some others from Eric's catalog too.

[@damonhines8187]

@DFV Louderilk wow! Sad news 😢 sorry to hear it, thanks for the update. Healing thoughts heading his way. 🙏

[@chriso5374]

Rory Gallagher Bad Penny live at Montreux 1985. Gary Moore,Slash,Brian May,The Edge and many more idolized Rory!

[@guyobhf6273]

Now that you have discovered Rory, now find some of his somewhat slower acoustic blues. Pistol Slapper. Blues, Too Much Alcohol, As the Crow Flies, Goin' to My Hometown, etc.. You won't be disappointed. I was fortunate enough to see him live 3 times, the first at an outdoor festival in Germany and two more times in my hometown at a venue called Mississippi Nights. Since no one knew who he was, I was able to park myself at the foot of the stage both times.

[@markmark8841]

Nice!!! Been rockin Rory for over 50 years. Thanks

[@annereidy7981]

Thanks for that, Rory loved live performances where there were no constraints and he could let it rip. Try watching his band 'Taste' live at the Isle of Wight, either 69 or 70, and see what I mean!

[@bluetopguitar1104]

A musicians musician. One of the best ever. So original, so many great songs and styles. Awesome slide guitar.

[@michael-pn9po]

Great guitarist always a great live gig! Rory always gave 100% - The bass player stayed with him throughout his career!!

[@randybaker6042]

Saw him unexpectedly open for RUSH back in the 70's and he blew us away with this song.

[@andrewblanzy8895]

Seen him in Milwaukee open for Rush probably 83 or 84.

[@randybaker6042]

@@andrewblanzy8895 I forget what the deal was but Max Webster was the scheduled opening act when I saw Rory open for RUSH.

[@valeriebarr5729]

Rush opened for Rory in the 70's, then he opened for them in the 80's. There's a nice video on here somewhere with Alex Lifeson talking about what he learned from Rory.

[@randybaker6042]

@@valeriebarr5729 yes, but when I saw him he wasn't on the tour. There was an explanation for it but I forget what it was. He was great though. One of the most memorable openers for me. Right up there with seeing Judas Priest open for Wireless and UFO at a small venue on the campus of University of Texas Arlington.