Rory Gallagher - "Walk On Hot Coals" ( Live ) - Rock Guitar Wizardry!!!🤘 - Nick & Knarf Re-Reactions

[@flamineamonn2967]

I’m loving this reaction for various reasons. I’ve seen various reactions to various different live versions that are absolutely brilliant. You never got less with Rory. The Irish Tour ‘74 is the definitive though. The video version crops the whole performance though and doesn’t get the whole build up. You playing the album version is the exactly right thing to do. I always felt this is a solo like no other I had heard. Walk on Hot Coals! With the harmonics that he produced to give that staccato ooch, ouch, effect is phenomenal. To my regret I only saw him once in Dublin in mid eighties, but he was intoxicating. Nobody I’ve seen gave the same energycoup,ed with mastery. God bless you Rory.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Thanks for viewing and for your very kind words, Eamon....glad you enjoyed our tribute to the great Rory Gallagher from one of the greatest live albums of all time...and one of the most amazing guitar solos of all time...I'll never forget his performance that Nick & I saw in Anaheim, California in the early 70's...he was a magician on the guitar...great that you got to see him, too...great description of the sounds he made with the guitar...appreciate you viewing and sharing your thoughts with us...and Rest In Peace, Rory!...and thanks for the great music!....Knarf!

[@johndoyle2397]

Rory was the greatest guitarist

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Amen!....a true giant of rock.....R.I.P., Rory...gone, but never forgotten...Glad you enjoyed our tribute...Thanks for viewing and commenting, John...we appreciate it....Knarf!

[@leehambleton9919]

Rory greatest of all time no doubt about it

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Amen, Lee!

[@leehambleton9919]

@@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf I love Rorys stage struck album as well his second solo on moonchild is amazing I was lucky enough to have seen Rory in concert twice and I have also payed my respects to Rory by a visit to his grave in Cork City

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

@@leehambleton9919 All great stuff from Rory...I, also, really like his work with Taste!...some outstanding tunes there....How cool that you went to pay tribute to his life and legacy at his gravesite, Lee....That must have been very special...Thanks for sharing those great stories!...really appreciate it!...Knarf

[@leehambleton9919]

@@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf Have you heard the recently released Rory CD it's called Rory Gallagher live from the town and country club London it's well worth a listen Rory at his brilliant best Rory and the band were outstanding

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

@@leehambleton9919 No, I haven't, but I'm definitely going to check it out....thanks for the tip, Lee!👍

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

I was at this gig in Dublins Carlton Cinema , it was my first time seeing him play live and only heard Taste "On the Boards" (another epic good album) Rory CAPTURED my mind / heart . I went on to see him $ times more in Ireland and Londons Hammersmith ODEON in 78 where he blew the doors off . Rory was on fire and played like a God .RIP Rory who was a gentleman in humility.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Wow!...How great is that, to have seen him all over the UK so often...Lucky You!....Like I said, his performance that I saw utterly mesmerized me, and outshined Rod Stewart, who headlined the show...He was a true great, and more people need to discover and savor his incredible talent....Thank you for viewing and sharing your great stories and insights with us...and, as you say, R.I.P., and thank you, Rory!...Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

Great story!! Thanks for sharing your passion!

[@THESTYLEMAN1]

Cheers boys for a great reaction/review.The one and only “Unique “ Mr Rory Gallagher .Nobody else sounded and sounds today like him.Revered by so many great guitarists of his short time on earth.Thanks for posting and keep reacting and keep Rory alive !!!!.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Many thanks for viewing and for your very kind words of encouragement and support, Style Man!...So glad you enjoyed our tribute to the great, great Rory Gallagher, and this absolutely brilliant live performance!...appreciate you sharing your thoughts and your passion for this truly iconic and unforgettable artist!...Long live, Rory!👍🤘..all the best....Knarf!

[@FouZou]

Now this is a f@@cking reaction video Rory deserves!!!! Great job!! move your brother to your left , theres lack of light where he sits at. Cheers from Greece, Greeks love you Rory!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

OPA, Fou Zou!.....Thank you for viewing, for your kind words and your comments.....we appreciate it...The great Rory Gallagher deserves all the praise....and more......one of the most dynamic and gifted guitarists and performers of all time n Rock history!!!...The reason Nick's face is so dark in the video is that he chose to wear a hat during the recording session, and the bill puts his face more in shadow...he doesn't wear one when we record anymore, now...ha ha😁....Thanks, again, FouZou!!...and cheers to you and all our friends in beautiful Greece!....Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

You don’t want to gaze too long at my face ( like the moon).. you’ll become a lunatic!! That’s what they told us when we were kids! Lol!! Thanks, Fou for your great comments!!

[@FouZou]

@@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf Thank you ,both of you, allow me to quote my comment on another reaction , hope u enjoy the story You know, watching and listening to his magic, i sometimes say to my self , i wish i was older enough to have been able to watch him! He came to Greece in 1982, i was 4 at that time!!! He played in a football stadium , 30000 inside , another 10000 outside trying to get inside lol. Riots with the police outside, which made them crash the concert and send everyone out since the safety measures around the band were nowhere. So the concert came to an unexpected end.. Rory stated afterwards, that he didnt want to die in a football stadium without knowing why lol unquote myth has it the that the police car he was taken to his hotel with broke down and he had to walk to get there. Riots kept on all night thats the size of the impact he had on people, uhm, and when it comes to Greeks, we can be really hot tempered :))))) Nick. (the Greek) ;)

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

@@FouZou WOW! What an absolutely amazing story, Fou Zou👍👍👍👍🤙🤙!...So fantastic!...Never knew Rory was that big in Greece!!!...Nick & I are Italian, but we never get mad and yell and scream at each other, or other people when, we argue or get mad!!!!....Just kidding😉...we can get a little crazy when we're mad, too, 👺....Thanks for sharing that great story with us, and thanks, again for your very kind words, Fou Zou!...we really appreciate it....Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

@@FouZou great story, Fou!! Those Greeks know how to treat musicians, lol!!!

[@1Moonchild]

Great re-reaction! Perfect choice of song/performance to showcase what this musical master could do. Yes, he could get more sound out his war-torn Strat and various other electric guitars than anyone else and was equally amazing on acoustic. He had a great, unique singing style and his songwriting was brilliant. Saw him once and it was transformational. He was very popular in Europe and could have been more well-known in the USA, but he wouldn't let the record companies control him - he did not want to release singles. As his song would allude - the Last of The Independents! For me, he tops all "best of" lists - a player we'll not see the likes of again. Please bring on more Rory!!!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Thank you for viewing and for the great comments, observations, and for the story of your experience with the great Rory!!!....I, too, never forgot his performance...it was exhilarating and jaw-dropping...a magician on the guitar, and a charismatic stage presence...so utterly invested in his music on stage, and in every piece of music he performed and recorded...I just watched Tony Palmer's film about "Irish Tour 74"...if you haven't seen it, it's a great visual document on this magical period, and beautifully captures the power of a Rory Gallagher performance...here's the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJayqXRveqhnl9U Thanks, again, for your viewership, your comments, and support...we really appreciate it, Nora!...all the best to you....Knarf!

[@1Moonchild]

@@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf Thank you for mentioning the Tony Palmer film. Have seen it many times - and how fitting that Palmer chose to open the film with this song, even though we miss the first half of it. Would love to see you guys react to some of Rory's Beat Club performances. All of them are outstanding. Anyway, I'm looking forward to what's next...

[@nickiosue6228]

I can feel your passion in your words!! Thanks for your great insights and emotion!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

@@1Moonchild Everything I've ever heard or seen of Rory has been fabulous...Thanks, again, for viewing and sharing your thoughts and observations, Nora....hope you'll explore our catalogue of videos...there's an interesting and eclectic mix of artists we showcase...and more new stuff to come!!...we appreciate your kind interest and support...Knarf!....also, here's a link to a wonderful interview with Rory back in the day...enjoy! facebook.com/MeanwhileinIrelandOFFICIAL/videos/jimi-hendrix-was-once-asked-what-it-was-like-being-the-greatest-guitarist-in-the/814173598757411/

[@thomasmccafferty8516]

You beat me to it again Nora.

[@desindublin2203]

I Rory several times... every where he went he played to packed houses. Selling 30 millions albums when albums cost real money ... not like today with music at the tap of keyboard or phone... I remember like about a thousand people queue to get into his 4 nights at the Dublin National Stadium... that is when people (real fans) would queue to see a rock star not just use ticket master to buy a ticket whether they are really interested in not. Rory played to endless tours and totally loved by everyone who saw him

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Awesome, Des!....What a great story!!!...so lucky you saw Rory so many times...the one time we saw him, he amazed us, and we never forgot that show...Your admiration for him is echoed by the both of us!!!....He was an under-appreciated superstar...it's so great to get a perspective on those times in Ireland, in the heyday of the great Rory Gallagher!...a homegrown talent who became a global phenomenon...so terribly sad that he left us so soon!....Thank you, so much, Des, for viewing and sharing your experience and your passion for Rory...Rest In Peace, Master Gallagher!...Knarf!

[@dawnmoore4329]

Thank you for this one! I love seeing new videos featuring Rory's music since it's a great way to keep his legacy alive. Love the G-man!!!!!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Thank you so much for viewing, Dawn...so glad you enjoyed the video...yes, I absolutely had to do a video to showcase and honor the great Rory Gallagher!...more people need to discover his legacy, his talent, his charisma, and his star power!...we really appreciate your viewership, comments and support, Dawn....all the best...Knarf!

[@jamesoneill7362]

Saw the G man demolish so many concert halls in France…never will be anybody like him again. I am off to visit the great man’s final resting place next week in Cork.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Awesome, James!....Agree, wholeheartedly...one of a kind...he is missed....Thanks so much for viewing, and sharing your thoughts with us...We appreciate it👍👍...please place a flower on his grave for Nick & Knarf!🌼🌼🌺🌺🌻🌻🌷🌷🍀🍀...We're two of his biggest fans...Rest in Peace, Rory!!

[@nickiosue6228]

Having seen him twice, he just blew me away w his style, passion and interpretation of musical chord progressions.. one of the top 5 all time.. in my limited experience!

[@leehambleton9919]

Rory greatest of all time we visited Rorys grave a few years ago had a three day trip to Cork City and on our last day went to pay our respects to Rory

[@DerGlaetze]

I saw Rory for the first time in 1973 at the old San Bernardino Swing Auditorium. He was the opening act for Deep Purple. He was overwhelmingly begged for two more encores and subsequently stole the show from Blackmore and company. Needless to say, I became a Rory Head from then on. So did my buddies.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Ahhh. A fellow Los Angelino and So Cal Compadre!👍......He was absolutely mesmerizing when I saw him, too.....He deserves way more attention, admiration and appreciation!....Thanks so much for viewing, and for sharing your thoughts and your story...appreciate it....Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

Forgot about the Swing! I was the same way: overwhelmed and amazed!!

[@thomasmccafferty8516]

Great reaction guys. A headbanger and an air guitarist who can seamessly change over to air drumming. Keep up the good work. Good Luck from Ballyshannon.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Thank you for viewing and for the very kind words, Thomas!!!...especially about my air guitar and air drumming work😜...ha ha....I'm a professional....do not try this at home😉🤘...ha ha!!! We're really glad you enjoyed our selection, and this great live performance from an absolutely remarkable musician and performer...The great Rory Gallagher...and many thanks for your best wishes from "The Emerald Isle"....Salutations and felicitations right back at you, and all our friends in Erin, from the great American Southwest Desert Of Arizona!!!....Knarf!

[@patcomer2660]

Great selection from the greatest of them all. Thanks for choosing Rory , he was the best.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Thank you for viewing and your kind comments, Pat!....So glad you enjoyed this fantastic performance from a truly under-valued artist...he deserves more exposure and recognition for his brilliance and talent!...We're so glad to have showcased this great Rory Gallagher work...thanks, again, Pat...we really appreciate it...Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

Loved him, Pat… brothers from another mother!!!

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Greetings from Donegal.☘️

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Greetings to you, as well, Rosemary!...So nice of you to give us a shoutout!...Thank you for viewing our tribute to the great Rory Gallagher, from your home county!...We very much appreciate it...What a magnificent artist and performer....He was one of a kind!...and is deeply missed!...Glad you enjoyed our video...Best wishes to you, Rosemary, and to all the good people of The Emerald Isle!....Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

Hello, Rosemary! Wow, Ireland!! Bucket list place for me to visit ! If you’re ever in AZ please look us up - it’s a dry heat , lol!!! Just love Rory… he knows how to bring it!! Appreciate you checking in!!

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Thank you so much for your response which I didn't expect. Yes Rory was a great artist. There is a special festival held yearly in Ballyshannon,his home town in honour of him. I too am an artist,not musician but a painter. Lot of talented people here in Donegal.

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

@@rosemarymccarron3887 How cool that they do an annual tribute to Rory in his home town, Rosemary!! That's terrific that you're an artist...I love fine art...I'm a poet, myself, as well as being a creator of videos...Nothing like the great Irish Bards W.B. Yeats or Seamus Heaney...but, not bad, either...wink, wink😉...I have another channel called "ImUpToMystic" where I've posted poetry videos of my work and the work of other poets...here's the link, if you're interested www.youtube.com/@ImUpToMystic_FrankIosue/videos If you have a website, I'd love to see some of your work, or the work of other local Irish artists...so, feel free to pass the info along...anyway, thank you, again, for viewing and sharing your thoughts and other interesting info about Rory and arts activities, Rosemary...I appreciate it... Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

@@rosemarymccarron3887 talent abounds in Donegal!!

[@SidSidow]

How?? You don't look old enough to have seen him live in concert!!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Wow....Thank you for the very flattering words!!!...but, I can assure you, we are definitely old enough... I'll be 73 in June and my brother, Nick, will be 70 in May!...But thanks for boosting our egos...ha ha...so glad you enjoyed our showcase of the brilliant Rory Gallagher....I will never forget his performance...a truly brilliant star that shined brightly, but left us far too soon...R.I.P., Rory...we appreciate you viewing and commenting, Sid...all the best..Knarf

[@nickiosue6228]

You’re too kind ( and too blind, lol!!).. going to be 70 in May.. up close, I look like a reptile!!! Thank you for enjoying and sharing!

[@SidSidow]

OK - got me there…..I’m upper sixties and the lighting (or lack) done you good!!! Fell in love with Rory when I saw him on a Friday night “In Concert” 1975 (remember it well - with Steeley Span - not a fan of the Span……) His sound just caught me, a kid that knew nothing of the Blues. He just caught me - started parting my hair in the middle and did not even realize why until I learned in 2000 that he had passed! Then I started re-listening to all his music and buying all the CDs. MAJOR fan (much to my wife’s dismay) and have traveled to Ballyshannon Ireland a couple times to the festival in his honor!!! Keep it alive!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

@@SidSidow Ha ha...it IS all in the lighting, Sid!!!👴...Great story about discovering Rory, and, WOW, actually going to Ireland to celebrate him and his music!....must have been fantastic experiences!!...Yes, his legacy and his memory will live on...one of the quiet giants of rock....and still beloved and enjoyed by millions...Thanks, so much, for sharing your story with us, Sid!...really appreciate it...Long live, Rory!🎸....Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

Sid!! Wonderful insights and experiences!! Thank you!!

[@kaz123545]

brilliant guys i am from cork ireland ,first saw rory in 77 met him many times still a huge loss to music here along with phil lynott

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Thank you for viewing and for your very kind words, Pat!.....so glad you enjoyed our tribute to the great, great Rory Gallagher....Wow! You actually met him!.. What a great blessing that must have been!....It is a great loss...along with Phil Lynott, and so many others in music that left us too soon....R. I. P. , Rock and Roll Warriors!!!...Thanks so much for your comments and kind support, Pat...we really appreciate it!...Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

Agree, Pat!! A great loss… so cool you got to meet him…. Jealous!…

[@Tex-Mex-John]

Thanks Frank for the memory flashback...Lucky we were able to see him live. I now remember how I was blown away by his performance on the guitar, kind of the same reaction I had after watching Terry Kath, Alvin Lee and Jimi live for the first time..smoking!!!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Thank you, John, for sharing that wonderful concert experience ( and many, many others ) with Nick and me...Rory Gallagher was totally unforgettable!!!...so glad we brought back a wonderful memory for you....and, as always, we appreciate your great friendship, constant support, and for sharing your wonderful comments, experiences and observations with all our viewers...all the best, my brother...talk to you soon!...Knarf!

[@olliegueret2963]

Amazing reaction!!!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Glad you enjoyed our tribute to the great, great Rory Gallagher!....This is such a magnificent rock masterpiece...R.I.P., Rory! Thanks so much for viewing, and for your very kind words, Ollie...we really appreciate it!...Knarf

[@nickiosue6228]

Thanks, Ollie! What a talent!!

[@andrewallen3826]

Rory Gallagher is the daddy

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

He is the Daddy, indeed, Andrew👍...Daddy, Granddaddy and Great Granddaddy!!!😜...the wonder child....brilliant...and remember..."The Child Is Father Of The Man"...glad you enjoyed the video...thanks for viewing and commenting, Andrew...we appreciate it!...Knarf!

[@garrymiller2362]

A Phenomenal Album!!!!!!

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

Absolutely, Garry....A phenomenal album from a brilliant and talented artist!!!....R. I. P., Rory!....Thanks for viewing and for your comment, Garry...we appreciate it...Knarf!

[@andyinoregon]

Hearing this live recording is one thing, but watching the filmed performance the only word that comes to mind is "stamina!" Rory and his band deserve a half-hour intermission after playing this monster of a song. That Fender Strat has been ridden hard and put away wet so many times it looks like it's ready for the guitar graveyard, and it's so clear in the video that bassist Gerry McAvoy, drummer Rod de'Ath and keyboardist Lou Martin are hanging on for dear life during his solos -- watching his every move. Rory's face in left profile in 1974 is a perfect blend of a young Eric Clapton and actor John Cusack. I only got to see him on the TV concert shows like "The Midnight Special," so I envy all of you who saw him live. I'm guessing he might have been too busy in May of 1974 to attend any of Steely Dan's shows in England, but I'll bet he was a fan of guitarists Skunk Baxter and Denny Dias.

[@stephenodonnell8023]

move over srv

[@FrankIosue_NickandKnarf]

AMEN! Two Great ones!...And may they both Rest In Peace! Thanks for viewing, Stephen...we appreciate it....Knarf!

[@nickiosue6228]

Got my vote!!!