Souped Up Ford - Rory Gallagher, Old Grey Whistle Test, Shepherds Bush Empire, 02 March 1976.avi

[@MsLEHMANN69]

Please support the petition to rename Cork Airport after Rory Gallagher...thanks!

[@alstone5257]

At Age 16 i was greatly influenced by Rory, this guy rocked my soul.I am now 67 and still love to hear Rory play.

[@lillyk2315]

You are WONDERFUL.....Bravo!

[@victoriasimpson6886]

Me too !❤

[@Toenails4017]

exactly

[@johnsandelands4064]

Blueprint was the first and best album I ever bought at the age of 16 and I’m 67 now too

[@chrisshaw6451]

Same here brother! 67 years young and still rockin'! 👍❤️

[@rogerludwig7619]

There will always be great guitar players...but Rory Gallagher will always be the greatest!

[@saxonsteve]

Couldn’t agree more!! He had the gift!!!!

[@gregoryjohnson1237]

@@saxonsteve he was the best

[@1pixman]

There are a Number of great guitar players that didn't make it big because they were Humble.American Roy Buchanan for Example an amazing Blues guitarist

[@clogssg517]

Brilliant as Rory is ,never forget Gerry McAvoy, what a bass player, and very important to Rory's sound

[@peterbyrne178]

Gerry is still rockin with Band of Friends

[@colinirons9305]

Totally agree it was a unique combo 👍

[@TangibleAndroid]

And that will always be true just like a franchise quarterback they can't do anything unless they have the right teammates around them, then they win the Super Bowl

[@neilangus4401]

Yes and don't forget the late rod dathe and lou martin

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

One of the greatest guitarists of all time..no argument..and what about that Bass... a great band backing Rory..This is the real deal..No frills no gimmicks a legend sadly missed

[@SalvadorDantes]

Sean O Sullivan correction. THE greatest guitarist of all time.

[@michaelpowderly5514]

No argument from me

[@garyguest1999]

How good is this. Just love this video. Thanks for sharing. And as someone said he was the best.

[@PatrickTengmusic]

The greatest NOT one of the greatest excuse me

[@andrewallen3826]

Surely no.1

[@mickclarkeband]

I was there. Cup of BBC white wine afterwards.. great night, great band, great guys. Rock on.

[@stephenkelly8361]

Lucky guy!!

[@MickAdams-h1u]

Been a Rory Gallagher fan since I first saw him with Taste when I was 15 years old, I'm now in my 70th year, and still can't get enough of his music. Roll on Ballyshannon 2025.

[@johnmaynard3989]

Live Taste - incredible album

[@gloriagloria716]

Snap

[@terrybutler8674]

Same here!

[@robertbuilder8001]

Believe it or not I first heard this song in a music lesson at school. Our rather prim and proper music teacher put it on for the class hippy. I was struck dumb and that day became completely obsessed by Rory Gallagher's Fender Stratocaster. I collected every picture of it I could lay my hands on. Many years later I've got a room full of them. Thanks to Souped Up Ford.

[@philpetrie]

It was a { 59 } Fender Squire that Rory played , Later had it adapted

[@marcushinton772]

My brother Dave and I loved watching the OGWT, especially the Christmas eve specials with the true legends of rock plus Bob Harris. When stars didn't need software - massive hello to all who enjoyed it too 🫶

[@igortchernowitzer927]

Is there any doubt Rory was divinely gifted ? A real guitar genius and nice person.. RIP

[@formula2tom225]

the genius truly flows out of him it's astounding

[@sarahboller5912]

💚✌

[@ramspace]

I also think that Rory was filled with afflatus.

[@andrewwye1058]

Hard work also helped.

[@hamishanderson6738]

​@@ramspacePoor fella. Is dat what kilt him? 😮

[@terrybarton1604]

The Gaelic Genius that was Rory. There'll never be another....Maestro ☘

[@jimmykeegan4790]

You are watching a master of his craft alongside a band as tight as a nun's nin!

[@williamjamesdeering-webb1656]

This is my favourite song from the album Against The Grain which I bought when it came out. It’s the first time I’ve seen him playing it live. Isn’t the internet a wonderful thing!

[@JonnyDredd]

the internet truly is wonderful, thanks to all who posted all the great music to youtube😊😅

[@flashtheoriginal]

This guy was and therefore IS class. Hendrix, Knopfler, Clapton, Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, Steve Howe... and yes, even Steve Hackett.......he eclipses them all

[@mahesh29950]

Rory was pure gem and far ahead of Hendrix Dylan Clapton .. they all are over exposed marketed well good musicians .. but Rory is like all of them roll in one .

[@guitariste47]

what about srv?

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Dominique Bovard Saw SRV twice Hammersmith Palais and Odeon but didn’t ever see Rory wished i had 😟

[@timstevenson7897]

@@mahesh29950 Don't have to be that good to better Bob Dylan's guitar expertise..........

[@boomboomerton7394]

@@timstevenson7897 lol right

[@GarryBarnes-xt4uo]

Blessed to see him live 3 times late 70s , heady days, no digital just music

[@harry9392]

I had the pleasure of having a pint of the black stuff in Robinson's in Belfast late 70s with this Ulster born blues guitarist in my opinion he was a genius And is sorely missed. he brought both sides of the comunity together in concerts across all the UK and Ireland north and south. taken too early.

[@harry9392]

@@tynebar Have ever heard Rory Gallagher called the Ballyshannon boy As he was born in Ballyshannon The last time I looked Ballyshannon was in the provence of Ulster

[@groovedohg]

Harry Williamson .Ballyshannon Co Donegal Ireland where he was born

[@harry9392]

@@groovedohg the ballyshannon boy

[@strawdog9964]

@@groovedohg yes and Co Donegal is one of the 9 counties in Ulster.

[@strawdog9964]

I got into Rory's music through an older cousin of mine, his mates and him used to follow Rory when he'd come back to play in Ireland. They used to travel from Tipperary up to the Belfast gigs because they reckoned he always seemed to play his best there.

[@benmccabe286]

I only saw Rory once. At Glasgow City Halls on Taste's farewell tour, supported by Stone the Crows. What a night!!!!

[@Jock55]

Correct, my man> I was there too!!!!

[@roseblake5803]

What a beautiful slide player. My gosh he is awesome !!!!

[@keithfallon-norris9570]

And using a real bottle 👍

[@wyrdingroom6081]

next time i drag out my Telecaster, strap on a capo, and drag out my glass slide, i'm gonna take a swing at this! 🤯🤣🖖

[@michaelwallace8861]

This is the first time I ever saw the great man, I went out the next day and bought all his albums

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Michael Wallace yeah I know the excitement

[@paddyman33]

Remember the exact same buzz..he blew me away years ago, it still love his brilliance and total humility.

[@frankmccormick1175]

All his albums in one day? Must've cost you a few quid

[@chrisdavey9985]

Saw Rory at Oxford town hall in 73/74 boy could he make that guitar sing have a few albums of his still listen to them now I'm 70 rip Rory never forgotten

[@waderearick2031]

Saw him in Pittsburgh opening for I think foghat, completely floored me. Went right out and bought Against the Grain. Made me a life time fan:)

[@saxonsteve]

That must have been a phenomenal show! Foghat must of said, man I hope we can play as good as Rory that night!! Always a fan of foghat! Lonesome Dave, Rod Price and Rory jamming up there in Heaven! Rest In Peace Gentleman!

[@trevorfarr529]

Against the grain brilliant album

[@trevorfarr529]

Please listen to all early Rory Gallagher's albums

[@rtalbot87]

Roaring along. Please listen to all his music. You will be surprised how good he was. RIP.

[@johnbillyard1837]

Absolutely brilliant, that man could really play…..Old Grey whistle Test, brought such great music.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Rory Gallagher. Now ain't that a Man. King of Blues.

[@otto32848]

Lou Martin, Lou Martin. Loved his work.

[@brettgarsed]

I saw this full concert on Australian television back in the late 70's. Changed my life. I got to see Rory on the "Top Priority" tour in Melbourne. He's one of the greatest ever for sure.

[@stevemann3080]

Another Melbourne Rory fan here Brother. KEEP ROCKIN' on this cold Winters night. 🔊🎧🔊 🎸 🙏

[@Michael-zc5rm]

You're pretty good too if I'm not mistaken

[@kerriosullivan1277]

no bullshit..just sheer talent..awesome guitarist

[@petedazer3381]

Must have been 1975, I was still in high school. Heard “I Take What I Want” on the Detroit radio station (imagine. Real music on the radio), and was instantly hooked.

[@robynconway1286]

love the glass aspirin bottle✌ talented and thrifty. so cool.

[@VonL]

Caught a Rory set at the LoneStarCafe in NYC, mid 1980s. Left convinced I’d just seen a $20 show for a $12 ticket. That was the thing w Rory, he always gave more.

[@ThomasLloyd-w5q]

certainly did, many a time that the managers of a premises had to beg him to finish, and it wasn't unknown for some to temporarily to turn the power off. sure the Duracell bunny was modelled on him

[@antoninoferrara932]

Massive amount of God given talent. You're either born with it or you ain't. Rory was no question 💪 brilliant

[@jamespardue3055]

A buddy of mine dragged me to see Rory at UC Irvine in SoCal, 1977, and I had to buy the beers, unbelievable show, we were 12th row, blew my head off. Rory was so unique at that time, carving his own path, 'One of Us' playing what he loved. All my respect Rory, and thanks for such inspiring rock.

[@josephkolmansky8965]

One of the very few musicians you can never forget after seeing them perform live. It would never take him more than the first two songs to win an audience over, mesmerized as they were by the sheer exultant joy of playing to and for the people.

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

Im just incredibly happy there's so much video of Rory 💖 Absolutely simply one of the greatest guitar 🎸 players and flat out entertainers of ALL time 😊😊

[@riffraffrichard]

He was a great live, I don’t think his studio albums really captured the explosive energy of his concerts!

[@marcellino1956]

The Irish Hurricane......Rory's missed

[@alekosdimitropoulos8690]

Rorry has a Throne here in Grece,, 🌟 We steel listen 👂 and love 🙏🙅Him,! 👻🎸

[@mango936]

@@alekosdimitropoulos8690 ⁦♥️⁩🌱🌹🌈💛🌏💚💃🦸

[@ThatGuyThanus]

Just the greatest thing ever!

[@saxonsteve]

Pure Magic when Rory played!!!

[@trevorcrawford2727]

Best nights out ever. Rory live.

[@frankoconnell5801]

the greatest slide player I have ever seen. One of his many talents.

[@andrewmcdonald6253]

frank oconnell lots of tools on the toolbox

[@ThatGuyThanus]

Best telecaster sound ever!

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

Lots of my early slide education came courtesy of Rory.

[@ThinPicks]

​@@daveguitarnowski4402Mine too, but most of mine came from Johnny Winter. Rory was fantastic though!👍

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

@@ThinPicks I think I just had more Rory albums at the time, lol! I also poached a crapload off of Johnny.

[@Broonzied]

Blues/Rock at it finest. Four utter professionals belting it out. Terrific!

[@williamwallace2278]

Never seen? This was the first time I saw Rory and became a fan! Thanks to my Irish parents who made me sit and watch this OGWT concert with them! From this I was hooked and lucky I got to see Rory a few times. Such brilliant slide geetar work! After watching this went and bought Against The Grain, Live In Europe, Irish Tour ☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️

[@ThomasLloyd-w5q]

its called clickbait!! it has been seen before. i think the claim is based on the fact that he first did OGWT in the BBC studio, in 1973, and this wasn't even part of the set.

[@joandenham2903]

Happy Birthday , Rory ! March 2nd 2021 . Let' s celebrate today , together , through the ether ! You , me , everyone .

[@kevinwoolner954]

The greatest slide blues guitarist I’ve ever seen live

[@rgrtnyjjc]

Amazing, Rory was on fire here - incredible slide & pretty good scat singing too!

[@samuelm7782]

Lucky to have seen him play live - August 22nd, 1979, Ole Man Rivers club, New Orleans, La.

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

Happy birthday RORY ROCK ON IN heaven Margo 💖💜💜💋

[@royb1001]

Absolute fuckin' dynamite! The man was a genuis!

[@joandenham2903]

roy bird ...Yes.

[@DolfKühne]

I am a big fan of Rory and was lucky to meet Rory backstage in the 70s after a concert in Amsterdam. 10 years ago in Zoetermeer (Holland) I was also allowed to speak to Gerry McAvoy after a concert of his Band with friends. These moments will stay in my memory forever.

[@listeniolistenio5160]

My dad saw him in a small club when he was 13. He was next to him when he had a drink at the bar half time.

[@daviemcf]

Class! I saw Rory 13 times. (6 with Taste)

[@myoldmate]

Rory was so good. Right up there with the best of them. And special because despite his ability he was so down to earth. A guitar god if ever there was one.

[@wildbill9919]

My favorite version of Souped up Ford.

[@lindadote]

What a wonderful performance, thank you for sharing. Provided the date is accurate, it was also Rory's 28th birthday!

[@theclarkey100]

Brilliant footage of a great performance from the whole band ...wa-hey! ...thanks for posting! :-)

[@Screaming_Sloth]

Two down votes. Unbelievable. Rory, you are sorely missed.

[@RoryGFan-39]

I think some people just click dislike to be a smartass. No human in their right mind would dislike this

[@SuperMerryChris29]

What a legend!

[@traceyzebra3528]

Even now, Rory Gallagher is the guitarist that guitarists look at and go... "Wow"! The man was a Genius

[@peterwallwork4778]

I can remember staying home to tape this it was one of the most cherished recordings I had in my car till the tape broke . This was the best time for music can never be beaten in my eyes.

[@ericklapptschon5607]

Simply the best.

[@jerrylynch5611]

His band is pretty hot too....

[@RoryGFan-39]

This lineup was the best in my opinion. I like Ted McKenna but Rod de'Ath is incredible on the skins

[@billotim]

​@@RoryGFan-39Rod's a Pembrokeshire boy. I went to school with his brother Dickie.

[@westonblues]

I was at the Cream farewell concert at the RAH in 1968. The support band was Yes, but the highlight of the evening for me was a long haired kid in a checked shirt who opened the show.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Henry Ford the man who made some of the greatest cars to ever hit the road hailed from Co Corke Ireland, The Rory Gallegher also came from Co Cork Ireland and loved nothing better to head out towards to the Western Plain in a beat up ford and his guitar laying on the back seat

[@steeveep2006]

Fook. . . .I'm, regrettably, 57 now, but was in a pub called The Market, St Helens, Miseryside the night this was broadcast. . .where are ya Ste Kelly, Pete Bullen . . . .? Remember this? . . . .

[@Jacob-Sa]

I know one person who saw Rory live in Norway around 1982. I feel almost like an insider😊. What a fabulous player.

[@RoryWeb2011]

the best!!

[@sadiqmohamed681]

I was in the audience! Back of the circle on the left. A great show. The man was on fire. Thanks for posting this.

[@angelikat.3810]

Sadiq Mohamed I'm jelaous! ;)

[@dutchtreasurehunterhankies1262]

Sadiq Mohamed i envy you Margo

[@daleskidmore1685]

Incredible! Such energy. I am finding there are not enough hours in the day to really close the gaps in my musical knowledge. Rory deserves a bit of my time to get to know better.

[@alanphillips556]

I saw him at the winning post in Twickenham in the early 80s, I think I was 11 or 12. I miss him so much... the most underrated musician. R I p Rory.

[@Bluesrainbluesrainbow]

Rory Gallagher, Old Grey Whistle Test, Shepherds Bush Empire, 02 March 1976.💕

[@petedazer2556]

That was GREAT!! Thanks for posting.

[@ukraininoak]

You ' know ' when Jimi Hendrix says you are the greatest guitar, like he did of Rory Gallagher, then one should take ' notice ' !

[@theflyingalamo]

Rory is one of my all time favorites. But Hendrix said that about dozens of guys to shy away from that kind of attention in interviews. Jimi was very humble.

[@georgerusch1250]

That is true Jimi was humble, and did say that about several Guitarist. The difference is when he said it about Rory he was right...

[@mahesh29950]

@@theflyingalamo Jimi was humble and great ..and so were others he mentioned . But deep inside he knew once he said truth ..when he talked about Rory

[@redlead873]

@@mahesh29950 Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners said, ''Rory didn't have the overconfidence of the mediocre, but the quiet confidence of the greats'', Jimi was the same.

[@wayneconn1079]

Pure power and attack love it ! He hasnt gone look he is here still and Rocking 😊

[@RogerNorman-q6x]

I was at the concert. Saw him and the band just shy of 50 times. Fantastic and never grow tired of hearing his music

[@ianallen8305]

So many great guitarist back then in different genres I wouldn’t say he was the best but there were non better. He really rocked a tune.

[@tonygreen6185]

I was there… the usual super talented high energy blues rock that tore the place apart. Absolute legend.

[@susanmcdonnell5433]

You lucky thing

[@Womble1252]

Love this era of his playing, the combo of his tele, glass slide and open tuning..

[@jimpooley2672]

Vivid memory of watching this whistle test (wow) - went out and bought "Against the grain" following Saturday (I was 15)

[@vince5678]

Stood side stage with his brother at Leicester Uni. 1970. So much energy coming off that stage with so little equipment. A TASTE of musical magic from Rory and the lads. Happy daze!

[@Johnny-sr7mq]

I was a steward in greens playhouses when he played there no trouble just great music sorely missed.

[@derekclacton]

“Souped-Up Ford” was the first Rory Gallagher song I heard and it’s a firm favourite - thank you, John Peel :)

[@jakmak1199]

"Souped-Up Ford" Take your foot off the brakes, But you won't stop my souped-up Ford. Well, you can set your watch 'cause I won't stop, I've got my foot to the floor. This greedy jeep don't need no sleep, Eats all the gas that you can pour. It's a front-wheel drive and it sound like a bee-hive, Good Lord, that's for sure. I'm blowing town, not breaking down, Can't you hear that sound, those wheels on the ground. I'm on my way, and I can't stay, Make no mistake, I'm pulling out today. Hit that spot on the dial and wait for a while, Till those tubes are all a-glow. Got to be nice to the wheel, you need nerves of steel, But you know that is no joke. Well, I guarantee you'll feel higher, On those pneumatic tires. 'Cos they sure grip the road, Keep that engine clean, feed it good gasoline, Good Lord, that's for sure. I'm blowing town, I won't be breaking down, I'm moving down, hear those wheels hiking the ground. I'm on my way, I sure can't stay, Make no mistake, I'm leaving this town today. No highway cop's gonna make me stop, What I've started. 'Cos I won't be free till I get up, And go where my heart is. You know what it takes to try, To catch up to my souped up Ford. Well, make no mistake by applying the brakes, When I say "All aboard". Well, you can roll up the sidewalk, And end all the small talk, When I shift them gears. 'Cos I won't be back till I head down the track, A thousand miles from here.

[@countycricklewood]

Never seen? Remember watching it on TV with my Irish mum n dad. Programme was out of time, but still continued broadcasting it and my favourite tune

[@jottailirik9581]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY , G - MAN !

[@bmcgoo6027]

Genius. Proud and privileged to have seen him live.

[@petejones879]

First gig I ever went to was to see Rory at Wolverhampton civic Hall 1972..then saw him again in 84 or. 85 at Aston leisure centre Birmingham he was superb both times

[@saxonsteve]

Thanks for posting!!

[@thesmallnotesduo]

Rory is a LEGEND. Legends are forever.

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

😍 Thanks! 💖 Tinja&Markku

[@stevencancel1727]

No worries this band will play on forever

[@lindasmith6316]

LovE!!!

[@jimviv6030]

Unmistakable great sound.

[@joyceh2721]

"There can be only one "... MAGIC ❤️✌️

[@stephenmarsh3986]

At 16 I got my first guitar. The first Rory album I bought soon after was Against the Grain purely because of the cover close up of his Strat. On playing the album I'd heard nothing like it. My favourite track was Souped Up Ford. Been along for the ride ever since. RIP Rory.

[@bigantplowright5711]

I saw him in 75 and 77 with this band. I think he was at his height at that period-exceptional!

[@ronwood7029]

Just simply amazingly talented man ,best guitarist ever

[@marcosmontalvo9589]

I don't believe in reincarnation but if it does exist, I'm coming back as a Mexican Rory Gallagher. That's all I have to say about that. Thank you folks

[@howardbills2532]

Fantastic!

[@alasdairmcgregor4334]

I saw the late great Rory twice at the late great Glasgow Apollo. I miss both more than I can say.

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

A talent like no other!

[@alanphillips556]

I also feel something should be said for the bass and drums and keys, cos those guys new Rory so gs back to front inside out upside-down. Tremendous rhythm section.

[@johnpayne6196]

Mother’s club, Erdington, Birmingham many times plus several “festivals”. Favourite album “On the boards”.