Rory Gallagher Makes Me So Happy.

It's time. It's time for the episode on Rory Gallagher! Rory is such an incredible guitarist. Surprisingly, many aren't aware of him. Please, allow me to share some of my favourite Rory Gallagher tracks so you too can find some happiness through his music.
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[@1945tigers]

Im 64 years old and grew up listening to Rory in his prime and to this day I still believe he is the greatest guitar player of all time.

[@edkozak1797]

Gallagher performing Shadowplay live at Montrose in '79 is perhaps the greatest 10 minutes of pure rock 'n' roll righteousness ever put to tape.

[@deniscurtin9510]

Fully agree. It is pure Rory- his interaction with the audience is great. He never saw himself as an unapproachable rock god. That Shadowplay clip is definitely one of the greatest rock n roll pieces of all time. Gerry Macavoy also kills it, absolute monster on the bass.

[@littledanmcnamara1840]

Rory Gallagher is one of the most underrated guitarists outside of guitar players. he was truly one of the best

[@XenoMorphGaming79]

Also Paul kossof From free two.incredible guitar players

[@littledanmcnamara1840]

@@XenoMorphGaming79 i agree

[@charlotteobable]

Just amazing

[@paulgordon6949]

He's definitely not underrated as an underrated guitarist. I wouldn't say he was underrated at all, anyone who has heard him recognises him as a master. He is today a bit lesser known, he's been forgotten about by a lot of people today. (Not be me, nor by most on here I expect).

[@jeremythornton433]

I found out about Rory from his album Taste Live. After that I tried to get every release he made. I just love his style and music. I only wish I had seen him play.

[@budgiemcleod4443]

Guys like Rory Gallagher and Phil Lynott make me proud to be Irish!

[@RonnieWarrant]

And Gary Moore, and the Edge too... the list goes on!

[@_sudipidus_]

William butler waits Oscar keeps going Wilde Van the man My favourite Irish song is black rose I have listened to it for days

[@ToLiveistoDie]

My favorite axe man, backed by a criminally under rated bass player, Gerry McAvoy. He made the canvas that Rory painted upon and keeps his memory alive to the is day. I am thankful every day I'm alive and \ get to hear "A million miles away."

[@williamweiss6128]

Everyone that has heard Rory, loves Rory!!

[@daviemcf]

True William.

[@TheBomber15]

Rory is a god. As a side note, I love that you’re pronouncing “Gallagher” correctly!

[@markoconnor1691]

He's a well mannered, well traveled lad is Justin.

[@dggbl9974]

As a fellow Gallagher I agree wholeheartedly, my mother once had a Xmas card addressed to Mrs Galiga

[@bemusicartist]

Then he murders Donal 😂 ( dough nal) but all forgiven loves Justin's channel

[@WhiteUnite]

Exactly Gallag"HER"

[@BrianGallagher]

You've no idea how many times in my life I have uttered, "The second G is silent". Those who fight me on it get a lesson in the 'voiceless velar fricative'.

[@coat.thik1]

If Rory knew how people loves him nowadays probably he has tears in his face

[@coat.thik1]

Sorry for my bad english. I came from Sicily 😅

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

I'm from Ireland, you're alright. You have good taste in music.

[@RobCrawford23]

Rory is an absolute hero to those of us from Belfast, Taste got their start in the Maritime Hotel Belfast (where Van Morrison and Them also started.) In the 70s when nobody would play Belfast Rory always played at least once a year and even in the late 80s this shows were seldom less than two and a half hours (so no surprise his strat neck had to be hung in his mother's shed for 6 months to dry out.) He was a great acoustic player too, and the show always featured a few songs with teles and a Danelectro. We are still trying to get a statue of Rory erected outside of the Ulster Hall (where he always played.)

[@frankcarty]

Such an amazing acoustic player. The first time I heard his cover of as the crow flies, my jaw dropped.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

HELL YEAH🔥🔥🔥

[@SlavaBanderastan]

Good luck with that!! The settler MENTALity will most definitely be against that beautiful idea

[@rorrt]

Not just as a guitarist, but as a person.. I've heard was one of the nicest people ever. There is a story Brian May tells, that he saw Gallagher before he was a professional and accosted him, to ask him questions and gain some knowledge. He spend a solid chunk of time to talk to him just after a concert, where I imagine all he wanted to do was take a shower. Then, when May made it big with Queen. Again he bumped into Rory... He spent exactly the same amount of time to talk to May before and after he had gained worldwide fame.. What a bloody lovely guy...

[@jgalt155]

Saw Rory many times , his Glasgow appearances left everyone hoarse and I always had the impression that he wouldn’t leave the stage until he was satisfied everyone else was . His acoustic version of ‘ Out On The Western Plain ‘ is I feel a worthy mention , all the best 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝

[@daviemcf]

Well said Shug. lol

[@stuartallison2043]

I was fortunate enough to see Rory play Glasgow Apollo in 1983... an astonishing talent ... reduced the audience to to a seething blob of ectoplasm. Magnificent.

[@duncanbailey2581]

I was very blessed to have met Rory after a gig as a teenager. He was so humble and such a lovely man, he even signed my fender string package. Truly an amazing guitarist, mind blowing to actually watch him play.

[@johnwainwright4559]

I was with you Dunc 😁

[@glennelliottmann7723]

I wonder if KISS/Gene Simmons got the "Deuce" (1974) lyric idea from the title of Rory Gallagher's second solo album (1971). It turned out to be a KISS classic and concert opener for many years, while most were unaware of Gallagher's Deuce album.

[@dsmalf]

Rory and Peter Green are my two favorites and they are both criminally underrated.

[@kevinhill6079]

for sure.

[@williamsmith9561]

You have great taste, sir.

[@barryb90]

Gary Moore, Rory and Peter for me.

[@kevinhill6079]

@@barryb90 yessir, Friend!

[@kirkwilson6229]

Yes they are.

[@derrickmurphy9859]

Rory was just a bloody genius he really stood out and the energy he gave off was just mesmerising.....

[@randysalles2292]

I saw Rory 5 times, from the early 70s to 91,...he had as much punch and energy in 1991 as he did in 73...his music is a huge part of my life, I can't think of any other artist they gave so much on stage and remained so humble. Just a few reasons why he's number one all time guitarist for me....RIP Rory you are so missed.

[@jimbanda]

Also guys, look for his acoustic stuff as well, sounds like three people. He would never have joined the stones.

[@dannygray4898]

Rory Gallagher was my late dads favorite guitar player of all time, and I tend to agree.

[@Tsirisg]

I can say that Rory is an extraordinary artist. Is the guitar hero that is loved from people that doesn't play guitar. It was his attitude,the songwriting and his dedication on the instrument. A man without a family, dedicated to his music and to the people that followed him.

[@elainenye-evans4555]

I've seen loads if bands and guitarists, but Rory was the best. He was a force of nature ..if a band was on fire turning the dial to eleven , rory started at eleven and finished the show at 15... He was that good.

[@elzorro7of9]

Rory was a force of nature. I cannot think of any purer self expression and commitment to an art. His commitment to touring and playing to the audience transcended his savage musical skills. He lived his life on a journey, powered by his love of music. The complexity of this shy man, who lived on stage, and hibernated in private. A hero of music.

[@ekat911]

Spot on, my friend xo

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Nice one. Cheers to the Legend Rory.

[@KatesFree]

I see you talking about being happy & I see Rory Gallagher. I click.

[@KatesFree]

AND you made us a playlist. I always knew you were an alright dude.

[@pcbluespcblues]

They say never meet your heroes but I would make an exception for Rory. So humble and down to earth. I remember reading in the Melody Maker a report at one of his gigs, the reporter was quite shocked to discover Rory drinking in the bar next to the venue, before the show, without a bouncer or security in sight. I was lucky enough to see him live a few times and he never failed to entertain and amaze. Outstanding guitarist. A cliche often used but in Rory's case, his guitar really was an extension of his mind and body.

[@scottfromsouthcarolina3185]

I was lucky enough to see Rory Gallagher and Elvis Costello together at the Cleveland Agora around 1980. He was a true inspiration to a young guitar player.

[@Ventsolo]

HOLY FUCK I JUST SCREAMED SEEING THIS NOTIFICATION. FINALLY RORY GETS HIS FLOWERS.

[@gerd5479]

Rory was incredible. I saw him live in his prime and his electric playing was so intense, it was mesmerising. Next thing he would pick up his acoustic and play a solo set without his band, with harmonica in tow, but the intensity of the performance never wilted. Back into his electric, before rocking out with his mandolin on ' going to my own town'. He even played a damn good saxophone on his solo album. There are guitar players who play the blues because they want to, or maybe because it might be a good career move and there are guitar players who play the blues because they have to. Rory was one of the latter. I reckon that is why he could never take up with the stones, or indeed Deep purple, who it is rumoured had an interest in him as a replacement for Ritchie Blackmore. Gallagher had to play the blues to an audience who had to hear it. Arenas, Stadiums with pyrotechnics, dry ice and the rest was not his bag. He was a blues man, the real deal and he is still sorely missed by his fans. He also had a lovely humility about him, thanking his audience after each and every song for coming to the show. A very unique talent

[@thomasflynn742]

Mad respect for you doing a video on Rory Gallagher Justin. My Dad saw him twice and introduced him to me, awesome guitarist, a true artist.

[@ko0974]

Yes and also mad respect how Justin says Gallagher instead of Gallager.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

I had the pleasure of seeing Rory in 79,I had heard of him,opened for Aerosmith.that summer I was blown away by him and Johnny Winter,it was something to behold.Follow Me live is a song to played at 11.

[@Bryan_KC]

Joe Perry mentions that tour in his biography. Specifically the gig at Central Park in front of 50,000 people. He said Rory blew Aerosmith off the stage. The crowd kept screaming for Rory and he was allowed play long after his cut-off time at Aerosmiths expense. When Aerosmith finally took the stage the crowd started throwing bottles at them screaming for more Rory. "That night Rory Gallagher was just too good to stop" An absolute guitar hero.

[@theerod2002]

I saw Rory open for Foghat in 76 and he was amazing.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

@@Bryan_KC Yup,that strat looks sooo cool,beat up,Fender offered him a new one,he refused.

[@kirsireima5758]

I was in a record store once, this was when I was a teenager, and decided I would by a random CD. I picked one up, looked at the cover and thought that I liked the look of it. I had no idea what I was bying but I bought it, went home and listened. I quickly realised I'd stumbled upon something pretty cool. The album was Tattoo by Rory Gallagher.

[@johnroberts2957]

you picked a fantastic album ....that and the one afterwards with moonchild?

[@sratus]

His 71 debut solo album 'Rory Gallagher' is a thing of beauty

[@tubecrash3819]

When you got through Jack White, Zeppelin, Hendrix, Cream and the old guys like Muddy Waters etc. and then suddenly your father comes with Taste "on the boards" and asks you, if you've ever heard of Rory Gallagher. :) P.s.: Don't forget his Telecaster and Resonator... and the Mandolin.... and Saxophon....

[@castleofsong9620]

I believe it was a Fender esquire plus he played the Coral sitar.

[@tubecrash3819]

@@castleofsong9620 Fender Esquire, cool didn't know that. 👍 So with Esquire/Telecaster it's the same thing as with Fender Musicmaster/Duo Sonic, one pickup but same body.

[@mickdestiny6542]

When i first started on guitar in the 80s, an older friend/mentor i worked for noticed i was listening to the usual Zep, Van Halen stuff. Got to work one day, "Stop listening to that crap.." and he chucks Rory Gallagher's Deuce album on cassette ar me. That whole album is really something else. Crest of a Wave really highlights what a brilliant songwriter he truly was. Whole album is class.

[@markoconnor1691]

Good call Justin. Rory, if nothing else was a blues champ, a lovely man and a national hero up and down the Island of Ireland. He was quality. Stay safe my friend xx

[@simonpark843]

I saw an interview with Brian May once where he described how Rory would take the time to explain things to him about guitar when young Brian would hang around after a gig. He was an amazing guitarist and his 'Notes From San Francisco' album is brilliant.

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

I read that too. Brian, who was actually older than Rory, really did idolize him.

[@simonpark843]

@@DonnaleaSpencer - Oh I didn't know Brian was older. From the way Brian described things, it sounded like a younger guy sort of following around someone older and more experienced to learn things from. Thanks for the info. ☺

[@JJBMusic0]

@@simonpark843 he was around a year older. Rory’s career started at a younger age, having played in show bands as a teenager and then forming Taste at a young age.

[@simonpark843]

@@JJBMusic0 - thank you. I didn't meant to specifically imply that Brian was younger or older than Rory, just that Brian was speaking to Rory when he was young, prior to his days in Queen. ☺

[@JJBMusic0]

@@simonpark843 👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻

[@nscollay]

Rory is the man!

[@velotik6633]

I was lucky to catch Rory play a small club in Rhyl of all places shortly before he passed. An incredible guitar player, an incredible songwriter, an incredible performer with an incredible legacy. An great man who did a lot to bring the joy of music to NI during the troubles. I'd recommend seeing Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends with Rory's former bandmates . The Dutch guitarist Marcel Scherpenzeel stands in for Rory and does a fine job of keeping Rory's spirit alive. Thanks to Justin for spreading the word and helping introduce Rory to new audiences.

[@peterperigoe9231]

I saw Rory heaps of times, especially when he had weekly slot in the Marquee club in Soho, got to see the Band of Friends in Cork many years ago, can't remember who the guitar player was, perhaps from Nine below zero??

[@NoCoverCharge]

Ahhhh Rory … the absolute greatest…Bad Penny is my favorite song and riff

[@paulkingMotion]

Lovely tribute to Rory Justin and I appreciate you pronouncing his surname correctly. Just a phenomenal player.

[@jeichorn63]

The glory of Rory, indeed. Well chosen! In my opinion he's the best guitarist ever, and I regret that I never got to see him live. Also a shout out to Rory's rock-solid bassman, Gerry McAvoy.

[@TheFlashfloyd]

And Ted McKENNA

[@seanmurphy26]

There's a famous interview with Jimi Hendrix, where the interviewer asked him "how does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world?" Jimi Hendrix replied, "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher!"

[@CorbCorbin]

@@seanmurphy26 Depends on where you’re getting the information. Hendrix has also been rumored to have said, that Billy Gibbons was his favorite player. Then there are those who say Hendrix always said Terry Kath, was the best. I’m inclined to believe he mentioned all three and many others, who he was into, over those few years, as Hendrix didn’t like talk about being named the greatest by anyone. Do you know who interviewed Hendrix, when he said “ask Rory?”

[@seanmurphy26]

@@CorbCorbin I heard about the interview years ago, I could not pinpoint it. I have heard him say similar things about Terry Kath, but never Billy Gibbons! I know Billy has mentioned that the moving sidewalks had opened for Jimi Hendrix before, and that Jimi Hendrix had responded very well to him. If so, more power to Billy!

[@seanmurphy26]

@@CorbCorbin I always heard, that he said that Rory was the best, and Terry was his favorite.. but, people like to think that he said that Terry Kath was the best guitarist, I am almost 100% sure that Jimmy just said that Terry Kath was his favorite, not the best.

[@heidijagler8533]

Makes me happy everyday!! Then I’m sad because he’s gone. Thanks for exposing new people to the genius of Rory! 💜🎼

[@seanlong3137]

Yes Justin! Thank you for featuring Rory so heavily on your channel. He's my favourite guitar player and our local hero here in Cork. Rock on!!

[@Gmtar]

Same as in Ballyshannon!

[@DrPhil-pw2to]

Donegal

[@Gruff86990]

I fall apart is my favourite Rory song from his 1st solo album. Bought and sold... I'm not awake yet... Shadow play.... His was an amazing guitar player

[@jppagetoo]

His first album is so underrated. Shadow Play and Overnight Bag from Photo-finish are killer tracks. I also love Philby, A Million Miles Away, and Bad Penny. Of course Cradle Rock deserves a mention. Been a fan since 1980 when I first heard Shin Kicker.

[@Rapture-Farms]

The loop

[@w13rdguy]

So, there's guitar monsters, guitar gods, the guitar beast, and Rory, the guitar druid(if I may be so bold). He was for sure doing magical things, and tried to live a simple life! ☘️

[@stevenlindstrom3050]

I’d add “Overnight Bag” to yr playlist from Photo Finish. Would also add that he was a great showman and a truly great blues / r&r singer. Thx for showing Rory some love!

[@rjgriffiths26]

Agree 100% re ‘Overnight Bag’. I love that song 🎸🤘🏻

[@tomthetom1956]

Great song.

[@ben_mac8670]

The solo in Shadow play is immense!

[@rancid216]

I'm 65 and been a fan since I was 15 or 16. Met him when he played at the Capital Center in Maryland opening for Rush. Got Rory and the rest of the band to sign my Rory songbook.

[@jimbanda]

Rory was a great, a hero to many . Still revered , as is evident here with Justin. There are lots of videos here and stuff on Spotify for any of you guys. He was very stuck in his ways, did not believe in studio "interference" by producers 😂. Go in belt it out was his style.

[@sierrasample8632]

I love that you briefly covered Rory Gallagher!! My dad listened to/watched recordings of Rory Gallagher Live At Montreux constantly growing up, and I'm so grateful he did. I could listen to Shin Kicker endlessly. Something interesting I heard was that he actually had more acidic sweat that wore down the guitar even more than usual, and in turn, affected the sound. But a Frankenstein instrument can become an extension of you because of the love of music you've shared with it over the years 💕 Rory is a legend.

[@markthomas1225]

Saw Rory in Bristol in about 1977; it was mind blowing.

[@DoctorDave5]

I first heard of Rory back in the 80’s but never actually HEARD him until a few years ago. Making up for lost time now though. He is absolutely fantastic and deserves his place among the greatest of guitar players.

[@TheFlashfloyd]

Totally agree.I was in a "punk" band that supported him in France for 2 weeks in 1979.Obviously at the time I was not a blues fan but I gradually watched more and more of him and he was amazing..the energy,the sweat,lol.And what a thorough gent he was,he used to let us share his rider and I never ONCE saw him drink.One of my fondest memories is when he'd introduce the band. ."Et sur le batterie,Mr TED McKENNA!!" Which impressed the hell out of me cos I loved The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.hey..Zal Cleminson?Justin have you seen the live version of Framed in Sweden?awesome in every way. Love all that you do P.s met you at Newcastle City Hall some years ago with my son, he was about 11.Singstar boy?

[@ljdellar]

Love SAHB. Zal was a huge influence and all of Alex's songs were pure poetry, eg The Hammer and the Anvil.

[@tommccarthy3052]

@neale floyd...so you know the story...he was recording in San Francisco with a hot shot producer (record co's idea). The Pistols were playing Winterland (which ended up being their last gig at that time). He goes & afterwards scraps the whole LP & reconfigures his band as a three piece. They eventually released the LP & some of the same tracks are on both but they lack the energy the way they were recorded originally. Saw the man many times, met him once after a gig, nice man. Still an inspiration for me. Glad you had the good fortune to tour with him for a short time. It was all out every night.

[@kirkwilson6229]

Love me some Rory Gallagher. I discovered him when I checked Blueprint out of a public library. Walk on Hot Coals continues to blow my mind.

[@frankcarty]

Fantastic video Justin. Rory is my absolute favourite guitarist, one of the greatest of all time, and yet he has never gotten the true recognition he deserves. However, as he was such a humble man, I don't think it would bother him. Maybe some year well see Justin or Brian May make a guest appearance at the Rory tribute festival in Donegal...... ;)

[@daviemcf]

Great festival!

[@karlmacrae4878]

Was lucky enough to see him 3 times. Jerry Hall was in the audience when I saw him at the Bottom Line in the early eighties. He was a major influence for me as a young player and for those of us who grew up in Europe we understood why a street in Paris was named after him. Live he was beyond. To say he connected to the audience would be an understatement: he channelled the audience. He was one of a kind. There will never be another Rory.

[@simon3030able]

I so love that Rory's talent is recognised by pros. I've loved him since the 1970s, and was lucky enough to have seen him live maybe 10 times. Still play him several times a week...love Stagestruck as his best live album.

[@terrybarton1604]

No one but no one better live than Rory. The Maestro ☘

[@macphail8]

A Million Miles Away showing up in my KZbin feed a couple of years ago is what got me into Rory Gallagher. It is in my Top 10 list of favourite songs.

[@camblokland]

My dad and I are massive Rory fans. And massive Darkness fans. Suffice to say we are thoroughly enjoying the amount of love and attention you give him on this channel! I don’t know if it’s the same in the UK where the Rory fan percentage is probably higher… but here in 🇦🇺… when you find someone who grew up on Rory it’s like… finding out you have the same favourite obscure movie or book or something… it’s like a secret handshake.

[@247Therocker]

Such a killer player. If you’ve never heard of him until now, it’s been your loss. Rory and Gary Moore are two of the best ever.

[@gerd5479]

Gary was a great guitarist no doubt, but for me his true calling was in the classic rock genre. I was never convinced by his blues playing. He had all the chops, but he lacked the authenticity that Gallagher brought to the craft. There are players who, for whatever reason want to play the blues and those that have to play the blues and nothing but, with little choice in the matter. For me Moore was one of the former and Gallagher the latter.

[@247Therocker]

@@gerd5479 I agree. I was much more a fan of Gary’s Thin Lizzy and 80’s hard rock playing. Rockin’ Every Night, End Of The World, and Hiroshima are perfect examples of Gary’s shredding

[@gerd5479]

@@247Therocker loved his playing with Lizzy at the Sydney Opera house. Hard Rock shredding at its best. However for me great blues players are born not made and thats where Moore and Gallagher differentiate.

[@tomrudolsen6235]

At least Rory is😊😎❤

[@eimead]

Thanks so much for pronouncing Gallagher as we do in Ireland. English people can sometimes change our names in a manner that can feel a bit demeaning in a kinda colonialist hangover (Still prevelant with comedians like Dylan Moran, Dara O'Briain etc) so it carries extra care to us Irish when you show him that extra respect. Also it's not a very common name so just an FYI, Donall, also spelled Domhnail is pronounced to rhyme with Dough as opposed to Donald, so Dough-Nall is how that's said. Amazing video and great to see some love for Rory. Cheers Justin.

[@MrBaz1001]

I grew up listening to Rory, saw him live several times. He was, in my opinion, the greatest guitarist. His albums are all very good and his live performances were truly memorable. He was totally dedicated to his craft.

[@devileddoll]

Thank you for getting me to listen to Rory Gallagher. I am enjoying going back thru his catalogue.

[@outofmind5971]

YES! Rory amazing artist! Thanks for featuring this icon.

[@jeremythornton433]

I'm really glad you did this on Rory! he is very sadly missed. Just a brilliant man. I've enjoyed his music since I was 12 and I'm now almost 67. Can you do any more on him?

[@peterperigoe9231]

me too, and I'm almost 66.

[@geraldillo]

Thanks for the playlist. I love the song "Brute force and ignorance". Rory had more guitars like for instance a Telecaster but he mainly played his favourite Stratocaster. I think the main reason that he is not very well known is that he refused to release his music as "singles".

[@johnnyjohnsonmusic]

Well done to you sir for introducing people to rory gallagher, people who might not have heard of him without this video, the 2 albums you chose tracks from (photo finish & top priority) are in my humble opinion his best studio albums. Hearing rory's music as an irish kid was mind blowing and absolutely inspirational to think an irish dude could make a guitar sing like that. Rory Gallagher is the reason I picked up a guitar at 10 years old and 32 years later I will be forever grateful to the G man's music for leading me down the road of life as a musician, the people I meet, the towns I see, the roads travelled, the good/bad venues, every second of it treasured and worth it. theres always a few of rory's songs on our setlist every night as a mark of respect and admiration,

[@murdock8068]

Photo finish and top priority are to me great studio but man are they rocking albums! To me this is his if you were to say "heaviest" albums. Man theyre rockers for sure!

[@rogermoorhouse4583]

Love this... so happy you've done this. RG was a legend.

[@highonhill1031]

Saw him live at ReadingRock Festival in 79. Awesome!

[@jakepetri5624]

Glad to see you do this! Rory is just amazing

[@FarmerSlideJoeBob]

Rory Gallagher was my Kick for listening blues rock. Remember the Concert in Germany which was aired from the 70s and I was watching around 2000s, when I was trying to get into musician stuff even with a hearing loss, since I was born :D

[@joet6434]

One of the finest blues/rock players whose live playing was exquisite. Ireland had Rory & Northen Ireland had Gary Moore, two guitar greats. Joe Bonamassa has played Rorys Strat on stage & covered his songs, he cites Rory & Gary as massive influences. Rory is a legend of the Strat & was always a consumate performer.

[@David_Alcazar]

Crest of a wave from the album Deuce... What a song!!!

[@peterottes6900]

Rory is one of my top 5. Live version of Bullfrog Blues, Messin with the Kid, anything from Fresh Evidence, Shin Kicker live, really anything off of Stage Struck, and Walk on Hot Coals. But really I'll listen to it all.. Thanks for spotlighting RG!

[@jacquiharrison2425]

Absolutely loving these insights. Love Rory Gallagher too!

[@radcork26]

Just when I thought I couldn't love your videos any more, you come out with this! Rory Gallagher was definitely up there with the all time greats! The 1974 live album is incredible, check out the Tattoo lady solo🔥

[@KevKavanagh]

The solo in Tattooed Lady is my all time favourite, and Irish Tour '74 one of the best ever live albums!

[@74aztlan]

Wow, thanks for that! Love the man, someone I will always regret not having seen live. And his band was absolute fire.

[@jimbrechin1089]

Rory was the guitar man for me - not only massively talented but humble with it. "Heavens Gate" from his last album "Fresh Evidence" is the ultimate blues growl of a riff.

[@scottnapier943]

There's only one Rory Gallagher! 🎸❤☘✌

[@paulgordon6949]

Thanks for doing this, Justin. More love for Rory! In my all time top 10 guitarists ever for sure. Some of my favourites are A million miles away, For the last time, Bad penny, Shadow play, Philby, and especially, Walk on hot coals. I was listening to the Irish tour '74 album about 2 hours before I found you had gone and done a video on him. Legends, he and you both! Edit to say that "the glory of rory" is indeed a great name for the playlist! Additionally, I should urge people to delve even further into his catalogue from the tracks mentioned by Justin and myself. There are tons! He is especially great live so any love footage- watch it. His live album, "Irish tour '74" is one of the best live rock albums you will ever hear. A true masterpiece. I could go on, but instead I'm gonna go listen to some more of his music. I heartily recommend you do the same, you won't be sorry. Unless you dislike awesome blues rock of the absolute best kind, that is. Thanks, and enjoy!

[@rochellerussell3896]

My musical hero since I was 15 years old…just love the man

[@frankford1115]

Rory. What a player! What a bloke by all acounts.

[@thenovello-pugh]

Rory was a truly remarkable musician. Thank you for making this video, Justin.

[@stellaotto5654]

How great that you paid the dues to rory. Discovered him in my blues interest times. He's absolutely awesome.

[@dimeone1]

Justin - thank you! That was excellent. I discovered Rory back in about 91 when I recorded his concert from Cork in 87 late one night off channel 4. It totally blew me away with his skills and mastery of the guitar. I still love watching that gig now and has some classic tunes in there.

[@robinhorgan5589]

When we put Rory G’s touring trio on at the Top Rank Southampton in the early seventies, the only rider was there should be two crates of bottled Guinness in the changing room! [No cans in those days]

[@andimachovec2719]

Love Rory's songs, Overnight Bag from Photo Finish is one of my favourites.

[@Spiritbro77]

Rory was a bad ass. Guitar player yes, but song writer too! And from all accounts an awesome person. Alex Lifeson raves about him. One of their first tours Rush opened for Rory. He was always cool to them. Later when Rush got huge Rory opened for them and they all hung out. He said Rory was a wonderful person. Kind and generous.

[@yellowlightingbolt]

Amazing player, songwriter, singer and performer. He was all in one. Fair play Justin for dedicating him a video.

[@josemoon1903]

Ah cool...a Rory video....hopefully you keep with the irish theme and do a video on Thin Lizzy in the future

[@BaxterThewall]

Rory... my Favourite singer/songwriter/guitarist... influenced me greatly... Cheers !!!

[@y2kcurran]

The Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon (his birthplace) is back on this June for the first time since before COVID, it's gonna be so good! I live 30 mins from it :) They have a great statue of him on the town centre.

[@fitzy2912]

The most blistering live player of all time!

[@ramspace]

Great clip on Rory. Thank you.

[@mikebruce3933]

Thank you for this one Justin. I saw Rory live a good few times and as the years go by, I realise I didn't see him nearly enough. For me he's one of those artists I can't just play one album by, I need to spin more. For someone who allegedly played within a narrow range, there's a world of colour and texture in his work. And apparently a nice guy to boot. So sadly missed.

[@paulbrown4104]

Adore Rory 🥰 the old grey whistle test performances are sooo good

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Whispering Bob was very impressed.

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

I've been a huge Rory fan for over 40 years. Thank you for showing him some love.

[@irishpete5472]

Rory, the Ulster Hall, winter '75...the best concert I ever attended...by far. Amazing musicianship, wonderful passion. Also, Gerry McEvoy on bass..... sublime power.

[@peterperigoe9231]

Irish Tour, for me one of his best albums part of which was recorded in the Ulster Hall, I think?

[@bobbywhitehead4204]

Thank you Justin!!!! Big Rory fan here...so glad you did this!

[@aleswitch]

This era of blues based rock is absolutely my kinda thing. While I'd heard of Rory Gallagher, I'd never actually checked him out for myself. Now I definitely will! Thankyou Justin for bringing new artists to mine ear, so that I may rock the fook out, to something new. You are a gem and a gentleman. I love you