Rory Gallagher - Bullfrog Blues

LIve on the OGWT fron the TV Theatre, Shepherd's Bush. This encore was not orginally broadcast. I know this is posted elsewhere, but I think this might be slightly better quality.

[@MsLEHMANN69]

Please support the petition to RENAME CORK AIRPORT after RORY GALLAGHER.. thank you!

[@midnightmover2329]

MsLEHMANN69 Fuck Cork Airport,Dublin Airport should be renamed Rory Gallagher Airport.He did after all say although not born there,it was his favorite city in the world.

[@vespadavidson2315]

I’m Irish. II vote we change Ireland for Roryland and we all become Rorys.

[@terrymartin3224]

@@vespadavidson2315 United Roryland and kick all the politicians out for good.

[@AmazinglyGayPhil]

@@midnightmover2329 fuck dublin, it should be renamed Rory Gallagher.

[@Ndlanding]

All Irish Catholics should be called Rory. Oh, that rule already exists, then all such people should be told that there is no God. It was a joke.

[@deanstanley2125]

Our Rory was just voted Ireland's greatest musical artist of all time. Shame he wasn't around to receive this honor.

[@mahesh29950]

Criminally underrated .. he deserved much more that he got .. he was uniquely best . Let's make him famous now .. let people know about him and let them get the feel of real music too

[@owendureke5148]

Heading down to Rory's Birthplace of Ballyshannon, County Donegal, for the Festival with my electric guitar. I hope to play and sing this song. One of the years. behind the bassist Gerry McAvoy. my version will not be brilliant but will do.

[@owendureke5148]

The six string guitar in Rory's hand plays blistering chords. Blows my mind.

[@psilocybe_reptiliensis]

underrated I agree but criminally I have no idea why could

[@EastonUlster]

Think it a shade more than 3 million, as you know Rory never released singles. His band were also always amazing musicians...

[@netrioter]

He never wanted to be famous...just pay his band and live a normal lifestyle

[@alantees1593]

Rory was superb and naming the airport after him would be a fitting tribute.

[@pmwebmail]

Maybe a train station, I am sure he was a hippy at heart 😉

[@brianray7762]

That's how ROCK N ROLL is played YES!!!!!

[@drbluzer]

"BULLFROG BLUES" by RORY GALLAGER is my favorite blues song ! RIP RORY GALLAGER . Your music lives on !

[@thomasnolde2691]

Ladies and Gentleman, Mister Rory Gallagher! 🫡 💜

[@frankwolthaus3416]

.... and Band

[@user-ou3ig6ot4x]

With respect! Lord

[@Mina-br7cn]

Traduction français

[@Mina-br7cn]

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[@user-mt9jx6zb5q]

Still the best of the best

[@LaGabster41]

That bass solo.... Gerry McAvoy was awesome!

[@stevemann3080]

Your comment is invisible ??

[@jasonmyers3847]

So was the drummer, obviously.

[@user-lq9eb2ys9p]

Бесподобен и несравним.

[@user-co7fb6qe5w]

They all were putting the petal to the metal keeping up with Rory...don't leave out Lou...

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Rory Gallagher (March 2, 1948 - June 14, 1995), aged 47 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@richeaton5752]

Time keeps on ticking... Going through a box of old ticket stubs not long ago. My first rock concert: May 19, 1973 East Tennessee State University (lol yeah, I'm old, but still above the dirt...) Rory Gallagher - ZZ Top 4 dollars It was about two months before Tres Hombres came out. (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I came to find out on his passing) It was Festival Seating and I managed to get about 15 feet from mic center. Rory Gallagher was pure fire right out of the gate, and his band was phenomenal. (particularly Lou Martin on his electric piano) Rory was amazing to see play and I think that he had as much fun as anyone. Then, Billy Gibbons and the boys came out. Back when they were the most badass blues rock band that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards (but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Needless to say, Rory and Billy made a big impression on a 16 yr old. Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since. RIP Rory, Rod, Lou, & Dusty. Thank You! Keep Rockin' Billy, Frank, & Gerry

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Great DAZE! Godspeed to you.

[@davebeach2343]

Rory Gallagher was just voted the best musician to come from Ireland, beating out Thin Lizzy and U2 by a wide margin. It's a crying shame that more people here in the US don't know about this man and his bass player for 20 years Jerry Macevoy (sp?). His slide playing is sweet and spiritual for my soul. Thanks

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

Trust me, we know about Rory.

[@vinnybarbareno6711]

I agree

[@admanvii]

I saw him in the rain at She’s Stadium. I was a teenager and got hooked

[@admanvii]

Shea Stadium

[@davebeach2343]

@@Tessmage_Tessera My apologies, I didn't mean to sound like an ahole knowitall. I found Rory back in 1977, and I've been trying to spread the word about his godlike status ever since. I live in Ohio, and even people who like rock music here aren't familiar with his genius. So every chance I get I try to raise his profile because in my 50 + years of music, he's among the top 5 I've ever heard. Thanks

[@sonnyeast3862]

Guitar players admire Rory so much, for sure a guitarist’s guitarist.

[@MrMem90]

Rory in his prime. There was no better live performer.

[@morristonian]

Not that I've seen.

[@paulphaze]

Amen

[@stevejeffrey11]

one of the best bluesmen up there with Robert Johnson, Peter Green & Roy Buchanan

[@tomtreacy4129]

P off we

[@tomtreacy4129]

@@morristonian PSG r

[@MrBeezer05]

I never seen A drummer pound that Fast in my life,god bless ya rob

[@nancyortiz-surun14]

Rod de'Ath 💪🏽👏🏽!

[@LennyTheKoala]

Gerry Mc Evoy is a tank on the bass

[@davidgormley7990]

Saw him play about five years ago. He's still a beast. Incredible.

[@davidfox7983]

Unbelievable

[@luizalbertoavilareis8727]

RORY IS THE BEST, THE MOST HANDSOME, THE MOST BRILLIANT. THE LORD OF THE BLUES ROCK. I CAN'T FIND WORDS TO MEAN WHAT I FEEL WHEN I WATCH HIM PLAYING HIS FENDER AND SINGING. HE'S A GENIOUS. HE'S A STAR, NOW IN HEAVEN.

[@jackieringersma7003]

🙌🏼

[@nancyortiz-surun14]

Lo adoro también 💫💙

[@Constantinos8553]

We love Rory and cherish his memory. Always part of our life.

[@michaelmaffett701]

Oh. My Dayum! Love me some Rory! Never seen a version of Bullfrog like that! Simply astonishing!

[@theblackeyedguy]

I love how every member have his own solo in this song amazing. Long live rory Gallagher.

[@mikegibson5022]

Saw him play at UCW Aberystwyth in 1982, an incredible gig. Everyone on their feet up and boogieing. Went the bar afterwards and he was happy to chat and sign autographs. No front or side to him whatsoever. A criminally underrated talent and a lovely guy. Forget Clapton, Page etc, Rory was the real deal.

[@geoffpoole483]

Saw him at Hammersmith Odeon in 1987. A trio with a guest harp player, played for nearly three hours. Great night.

[@timothygrayson]

What a band. Blistering juice from all members led by Rory. This is rock and roll at its best, which created the solid rock which blossomed in the early 80s. Crying shame that this music was not appreciated at the time.

[@julienmarquet8612]

As a french guitarist, i like all genres, because, I love music so much, for me it's just about emotions, not a genre, and i worked as a roadie on monstruous shows in FRANCE, and i got the chance to see real huge bands, except my master HENDRIX, and PAGE with LED ZEP, i was too young, but i saw PINK FLOYD in 1994, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Deep Purple, SANTANA, CLAPTON, DIRE STRAITS, BEN HARPER, i worked with classic musicians too, jazz, etc.....I'm only 44, but, believe me, i know what i'm talking about when you're a roadie, you make the sound check with those legends, sometimes they let you play with them, you can hear the sound, it's magic....So, listen to me: FOR ALL THE RORY GALLAGHER FANS, WATCH THE CRAZY SHOWS I DID IN FRANCE, A COUNTRY WHICH WELCOMED HIM SINCE THE BEGINNING....THE "LIVE POUR CHORUS", IS MAGIC, ESPECIALLY THE BULLFROG BLUES VERSION AT THE END😂I CRY ALL THE TIME I WATCH IT! THE PEOPLES COME ON STAGE, NO BODYGUARDS, RORY PLAYS AT 10 CENTIMETERS OF THE PEOPLES, YOTALLY CRAZY😂AND RORY FINISH THE CONCERT CLIMBING THE AMPS, IT'S MAGIC😂😢OR THE 1974 CONCERT IN FRANCE, IT'S COMING FROM ANOTHER GALAXY....❤PEACE FROM FRANCE ✌️

[@Wonka275]

RIP Lou Martin, who died a few days ago, a stellar keyboardist! Keep jammin' at the great gig in the sky with Rory!

[@davidsheridan8693]

Sorry buddy

[@waywardchild4678]

Wonka275, well said. Whether Lou was playing on A Million Miles or being Mr. Honky Tonk, nobody could tickle the ivories like Lou. He's in good company with Rory now. Bless them both.

[@jasonlambert5552]

I was coming to the comments to try to find his name, great energy just as with the rest here.

[@toreckman8899]

Hear hear. Chris Stainton, Chuck Levall have nothing on this guy

[@connerloes7224]

@@jasonlambert5552 100% me as well

[@joditillich8316]

I was privileged to see Rory in the early 70's at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee WI and what a show it was! Only 2 people who I know of play like this -Rory and Johnny Winter .🤘🎸

[@jonathans3267]

I saw Rory play in London about 35 years ago. I hadn't heard of him then and he blew my mind. I reckon he must have had about nine encores. Incredible musician!

i never get tired to listen to this , not just Rory , the whole band was divine!!!

[@CAM99]

holy shit the musicianship is from another planet!!

[@toecutter3100]

When i see this true pearl of live music, makes me sad that Gerry is the last man standing from this lineup. Rory, Rod and Lou are jamming in another world 🤟

[@DN-wy3ud]

The drummer was insane🔥👏👏👏, it's nice everyone gets a chance to solo

[@terrycobb76]

So glad someone praised him too, he was awesome. Get a load of that non-stop base drum!

[@clouds882]

The GREATEST bluesman ever! Every Day is a Rory Gallagher Day! Janis, Singapore

[@ckelley63]

Damn outstanding that drummer!!

[@trevber]

wow, now i understand what jimi hendrix meant in is interview after woodstock , pure genius

[@charlieconnelly5514]

Just simply the Best💚🍀🇮🇪

[@rippi37]

You're the Man Rory !!!!!!!! And boy , can Gerry play that bass !!! Wow !!!!! I saw then in Sydney Aust mid 70's or so.......I had never heard of Rory before , and he BLEW my 16 year old mind !!!!!!! Fell in love right then and there...with the man , and his awesome music. Saw them again a few years later and a friend went in the back door and brought Rory out !!!!! He gave me his guitar pick from his pocket , and my mate got his drummer's sticks !! Wow !! And a kiss for each of us....such a nice man !!! Missing you Rory , but at least I have wonderful memories , and the music will always remain ♥ xxx

[@gerrythompson1721]

That final shot...did I see a whisp of smoke? Takes me back to the Ulster Hall in the 70's, Rory was one of the few to venture into Belfast in those dark days...and we loved him for it,still do,the only star I've wept tears of his passing. Rock on Rory!

[@garywilson3042]

Rory gallagher is the definition of Rock and roll

[@ArmedAlex]

I still don't know how the hell he can play that slide so cleanly with a pick, it's insane

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

OMG...Now that was as real as it gets..no frills or gimmicks..4 guys playing for the sheer love of it. What a guitarist and performer Rory Gallagher ...a legend

[@reneaktiv]

What a great time. Tears in my eyes when remembering seeing them live on 😊stage!!!!

[@ironfistdave8571]

Man that's the best gig I've ever watched in my life and I'm pushing 62 and somehow I got suppressed from this Band ?

[@panchoverde5078]

I'm sure you've heard Philby and Bad Penny by now?

[@Profedrybicki]

Oh, he knew how good he was...but he had fun with it, and did what he wanted to do. Played the blues. Rock on, Rory!

[@TheMrSwafford]

His smile at the end, that's how you know he loved what he did. The pure bliss and exuberance that smile showed. The world is much darker without it.

[@DavidHughesEire]

+Jacob Swafford Very well said.. Needless to say I agree 100%.. (PS: Gerry MacAvoy is just as much of a legend in my opinion... If Rory was the God of the six-strings, Gerry was the God of the four) Respect on your impeccable taste, from Davey in Ireland :)

[@TheMrSwafford]

+David Hughes Much agreed Gerry is my favorite bassist as well.

[@Danko35]

+David Hughes, Gerry is a complete gent. Meet him a couple of years ago in The Spirit Store in Dundalk. Spent a good bit of time talking to him. He's in my top 5 bass players. Playing again in October if you're anywhere near it

[@netrioter]

jimbot4000 top 3 for me...a tie to be honest. geddy Lee and entwistle are tied...imo

[@netrioter]

well..les claypool is there too. lol.

[@PuppiKILLRZ]

The Blues King of Ireland RIP Rory

[@johnmccord1752]

Everyone in the band had their time in frontstage, a generous superstar!

[@Cascadia07]

Lol bass player is an absolute beast!

[@roberthill4652]

I enjoyed rory and spread the word from Mississippi to central Illinois!!! what a treasure

[@illuminant1129]

That was utterly stupendous. RG and all his band. Absolutely brilliant. Came across it by accident and have now bookmarked it for repeat views. An absolute knockout of a performance.

[@simonverkerk8392]

Definetely the hardest working rocker and looks like he loved playing so much! Love it!!

[@robertvertacnik9989]

Nothing really gets me going like Rory's music. Thank heaven for these live performances on KZbin that otherwise many people, especially in the US would never be able to see.

[@danwalsh8472]

Rory is God forget the rest.

[@leeroy75]

Rod DE'ath, what a drum machine!!! Insane kicker tempo.

[@adrianlay8505]

Ye God's,... what brilliant musicians!!!! All of them!!!!

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

Yes, Rory Gallagher is a great Idol for me . He is also the reason, That I am a VOX Fan. He plays always great . 🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏

[@billreinhold1955]

I saw him a few years before this, maybe 1973, in Chicago. There was no stage, and we literally sat at Rory Gallagher's feet! Great memory.

[@patrickmccurdie8633]

Rory's rocking riffs are an audible delight, one of the greatest, he left a tremendous legacy, the music to be enjoyed for generations to come, thank you Rory!

[@theherbpuffer]

Hell ya I was playing hands off in the car the other day and my daughter goes 'Daddy is this rock n roll?'. I go it sure is, the best kind of rock n roll!

[@paulesau4433]

My neighbours are music teacher's, played with the likes of Jimmy page. Never listened to our rory until he met me. Now hand his students can't get enough awesome RIP.GREATONE

[@jimbanda]

That close up as he launches, PHEWWWW ... you know he is full on committed 💥💥

[@garethlloyd2238]

I remember rory in the Christchurch town hall New Zealand . My first concert in the 1970s. Absolutely outstanding. He will live on in my mind till I die.

[@nadurtha8536]

Amazing bass solo from Gerry McAvoy!

[@gelubatir9794]

YES, INDEED, I ALSO CONSIDER HIM ONE OF THE GREATEST BLUES BASS PLAYERS ! Gerry was the other marvelous half of his friend, THE MAGICIAN RORY ! What else to say ?

[@jpb1231000]

SO GLAD I spent 10:00 with this!!! Thanks Jeffjn!!!

[@woody816]

I no we all came to c Rory play that axe but hey WAT A FUKIN BAND man

[@Zadig256]

What a virtuoso he was....one of the best ever! Yes he was shy and charming: I have beeb luchy enough to have a beer with him in bar in Montreux in 1970 and he was still with Taste at that time playing Sugar Mama like a hell and Gambling Blues too....whaouuuu! 40 years ago and still right in my mind! Thank you Rory!

[@metalnoux666]

that piano dude is awesome o.o

[@TracyLanebike]

17:17 Gerry McAvoy, has to be one of the hardest working bass players I've ever seen!

[@tomklausen9527]

Yep! And a man who truly loved his job. Always a pleasure to watch him.👍👍👍

[@owendureke5148]

In show business, 7:32 Tracy

[@owendureke5148]

chalk it down. My dream is to play my little ass guitar with Gerry McAvoy on bass.

[@leeroy75]

This song without a doubt just define's Rock/Blues. This version should be up on some pedestal in the hall of Rock.

[@nickwilliams2341]

I'm crying, they are amazing, rip Rory

[@antandbecksc]

He was never underrated, he was acknowledged by some of the greatest guitarists of all time, us mere mortals just have no right to judge, Rory was the greatest of all time, bar none, oh yeah and he was from Cork.

[@JPNOONAN1]

From Leeside! Gods County of choice

[@davidgormley7990]

Rory's best ever band. Rob, Lou, and Gerry brought the best out of him. And the best of Rory is as good as it gets. Thanks for posting man.

[@johnstonejaxfldoxmebitch7388]

Only seen this about 10,000 times. RIP Rory, best ever.

[@MrBeezer05]

This Man Was one of the best guitar Slingers ever,rock the heavens my friend,poppa......

[@stigsdatter]

Happy birthday, Rory - love you and your music ....R.I.P.

[@TheTheseus11]

RIP Rory...you brought so much fun into my life....Thank you.

[@dec21000]

love the way he lets the band shine as well.just love his music notin else to say:)

[@GarJericho]

This just reminds me of Rory Fest.....What a fantastic, gifted, soulful and amazing musician...the greatest our country has ever produced. RIP Rory 'Gone But Not Forgotten'.

[@emmetnolan7081]

Well said that man. Our national treasure 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪

[@paulbradford8240]

This was my introduction to Rory Gallagher. After seeing this I went to a record shop and found an album with this track on it. Brilliant. Lost the album years ago, but I recall the cover was a picture of Rory shaded with multi-coloured crayon. In 1999 I was in Los Angeles working with the Inglewood Police Department and the guy that I was working with was Dutch, Dirk Dewachter and he had been a roadie for him in Europe. Small world.

[@2011littlejohn1]

I keep coming back to watch this uncompromising performance - the dynamics, the clarity of the vocal and the in your face presentation - superb.

[@antonysmith3336]

Me too. I’m 71 and still love listening to Rory..I’m laying on my bed with my wife in Hanoi Vietnam…

[@2011littlejohn1]

@@antonysmith3336 I love that part of the world I learned to play guitar in Singapore bands in the 60's.

[@MrArchonta]

Those were the days.

[@chrisnewman299]

Incredible guitar man Rory, probably the best of them all world wide & certainly one of my very top faves and a great all round musician songwriter & incredible ‘Live’ performer. The power and energy here is just incredible & the atmosphere has you right there in the venue and I know - as having been there in moments just like this. This number has always been a Rory Showstopper and arguably this is the best version right here played by his strongest line up right the way through:- Continue then to rest in peace Rory Gallagher the forever King 👑 🥁of Blues/Rock Chris 🎼

[@Gopher42]

The Best to ever strap on a guitar. Fact!!!!!!

[@lillyk2315]

The songwriter ,the best bluesman,The absolute guitar playing

[@trevber]

No wonder Hendrix called him the best guitar player in the world, this is brilliance at its brilliant best , RIP Rory

[@bekkbekks7546]

He never did… a myth

[@w1lkro]

I think someone asked Hendrix how do you get so good at playing guitar and he said why don't you ask Rory Gallagher.

[@doublet630]

I believe JH said his "favorite" was Billy Gibbons.

[@hunterwest54]

Yea it was Billy Gibbons. That's that famous quote at least. Now Jimi did love Johnny Winter too and I'm sure he was very fond of Rory too ✌️❤️🤘🤙

[@chicchitammuottocifa]

Rod De 'ath legend

[@tez6529]

God I love this guy, so miss him so much

[@leehambleton9919]

Greatest of all time rip Rory

[@bablue7345]

The late, great Rory Gallagher. Sadly missed. Forget Clapton, Rory was God !

[@MrBeezer05]

Bunny Boy very much agree..........

[@gillesgenete9598]

Fully agree, Rory was God or Jesus smiling and loving us all

[@tacobell6826]

Clapton who? 😁

[@derekemrie2987]

Well, Roy sure sounds like he was born on back road south of Greenville (MS), not on the other side of the "pond"! Well, early Clapton pretty much did too, whether playing rural country blues or loud and proud Chicago style!

[@neilangus4401]

So true mate

[@lemmy9809]

81 reading rock festival..awesome..voted number one above hendrix..which was a no brainer anyway 😅😊xxxx

[@burt2800]

Now THIS is what an electric guitar is supposed to sound like! :D

[@gabrieldunne0]

Out of this world performance :))))))))))) Thank you Rory, Rod, Gerry and Lou ;)

[@luminaraunduli2791]

Rory, you played the hell out of this Canned Heat song! And I know you hear this because as long as humans have ears, you and your amazing talent will be alive forever.

[@cleverduckstudio479]

It's actually not a Canned Head song it was originally written by William Harris in 1928.

[@oisint2]

brilliant performance,, shame this part wasnt shown on tv until he died.. a true legend

[@jamesnicholl4855]

first live gig I ever saw..aged 16 at Ulster Hall Belfast I recall

[@DavidHughesEire]

+james nicholl Wow, what a great first gig! It's kind of a bad thing though, as I imagine any gig you saw afterwards must have paled in comparison! Haha! Respect from Davey in Longford, Éire :)

[@jendrix56]

the heart and soul of a genius.....RIP Rory

[@MrBeezer05]

This was The Best Line Up Rory Ever Had,Keep Rockin The heavens My friend,Poppa..............

[@StefanEngler-rb8lu]

Mind blowing awesomeness!

[@stigsdatter]

This is so, so incredibly good bluesrock. I love Rory and his music. When he sings"give that boy a six-stringed steel guitar" with that special look in his eyes, my heart bleeds...

[@kmi964]

2022 And this is still a pure class act, that will never be forgotten,

[@michaelfinn1317]

What can I say after all these years listening to Rory, gigs all over the place including Lisdoon. Brilliant.

[@smoerresound257]

Einmal konnte ich Rory "Live" sehn , in Bremen .Kurz vor seinem Tod Er kam auf die Bühne und hatte Bock uns den Blues zu geben . Ein Genie. RIP

[@Grefola]

Legendary performance of the most underrated guitarist of all time and furthermore an two amazing bass and drum solos! His songs make me wanna drink whiskey til my liver blows up, RIP RORY

[@enescokeli2129]

What a legend