Rory Gallagher | Interview | 1976

[@DudeMannn]

I'm American and I wish people here in America were as humble as Rory. The world would be a much better place if humanity was humble and respectful towards everyone like Rory was.

[@Vigilante311]

Is he known much in america?

[@DudeMannn]

@@Vigilante311 Rory is definitely not known by the majority of Americans. I'm sure true rock fans know of him here. But most of us don't. I actually discovered him a few days ago when I left the first comment above. But, he was talented. Almost as talented as our Stevie Ray Vaughn.

[@Vigilante311]

@@DudeMannn check out his irish tour 1974, to me thats his best live album

[@carmenluque9047]

Y es que así son los grandes como Rory ,por eso lo queremos y extrañamos .

[@RoryGFan-39]

@@DudeMannn I found out about Rory in the summer of 2013 when I went to see Joe Bonamassa in Greensboro, NC and he opened with Cradle Rock and it changed my life as a music lover but even more as a guitarist myself. Nearly a decade later, I still listen to Rory on a daily basis. I've had health problems over the years including a brain tumor that caused me to have epilepsy and Rory is what got me through it all. I had the tumor removed in March of 2019 and when I woke up from the surgery the first thing I wanted was to listen to Irish Tour

[@josephyates7301]

Every time I listen to Rory Gallagher talk, his humble manner strikes me right in the damn tear ducts. At 57 I still can’t get enough of this gentle Master. God bless you Rory. I still learn from you. You are very much missed.

[@joedavis8481]

I'm with ya man , he says alot of eye opening things .... everyone doesn't feel what we feel when you hear that slide. 🇨🇮🎸🤟🍻

[@waywardchild4678]

Joe Davis, may I suggest you listen to a jewel I just found with Rory in an incredible, no the definitive version of I Could've Had Religion. He was playing The Marguee Club April 1972. I have never heard his slide to be this haunting. I'm not knowledgeable like you, but as one true fan to another I don't want you to not witness this awesome performance. And the skat! RORY takes you to a very different time & place. Enjoy

[@joedavis8481]

@@waywardchild4678 hey thanks , I will ! I can never get enough Rory 🇨🇮🎸🤟🍻

[@Vigilante311]

​@@joedavis8481 his slide playing reminds me of the sound of a bunch of wild horses

[@RobertMajor-jq2ke]

Yes what a good soul

[@joyceh2721]

Rory and the band had flown in from another gig...They'd been in the studio for twelve hours, played a marathon gig which was filmed in front of a studio audience..Playing most of the songs from 'Calling Card" before its release..Rory got changed after the performance then had to sit and listen, and answer, the stupid questions of Albrecht....Rory was exhausted, and hungry...How he kept his cool with this guy is a miracle...Rory, a true gentleman, even in circumstances like these......

[@iainb1577]

I agree, the interviewer left a huge room for improvement. He simply did not get Rory or what Rory did.

[@ggghhhbbnjjjbb2330]

And what do you call this thing in English - a plectrum? - what do you do with a plectrum? This interviewer is the worst I've ever heard. I couldn't watch any more. It was obvious that Rory wasn't feeling comfortable either.

[@frankporfidio9813]

I was laughing at the interviewer but in all fairness , I think there WAS a language barrier ? Band I worked for opened some shows for Rory on the Jinx tour what you see , is what you get . The guy was a walking R&R encyclopaedia and a really genuine person . May he rest in peace .

[@Shan-5544]

This interviewer was a difficult asshole. This really goes to show how awesome Rory was. What a beautiful human, so very humble and grounded, not cockey or stuck up. Rory was just the opposite. What a man !! 🤘🏼💀🤘🏼. ⭐️. 🤘🏼💀🤘🏼

[@Moluccan56]

Ha, with those qualifications he may have made a great parent!

[@zohramennane5866]

What a genius he was. He responded beautifully and gave intelligent informing answers to silly questions. He made the spectator time worthwhile.

[@cc92103]

I kinda felt sorry for Rory, having to answer some awful questions, but he dealt with it just fine.

[@Rupert14]

​@@cc92103 On the contrary, l think this is perhaps the best Rory interview out there.

[@michaelworse6034]

The interviewer was very limited as English wasn‘t his first language. Soon after the Rockpalast team switched to Alan Bangs , who did a great job anyway ! Good old days …oh my

[@thetruegodless]

The greatest guitarist of all times! Humble and mega talented! R.I.P.!

[@greigallan5845]

The interviewer is hard work. Rory carried the interview remaining polite & understanding of the host's limited English.

[@TheHesseJames]

Well, those were the days in Germany in the Seventies. The interviewer spoke English relatively well for the time and he understood everything what Rory was saying. I'd be interested how good the German of English spoke reporters were at that time.

[@martinmargerrison2300]

Yo dude ! Noticed the Forest logo. Seen Rory at least 3 times at Rock City. You Reds !! 😀🍻🎸😎👍

[@annabellehicks578]

Rory seems tired, run down and a little inebriated but still has the patience of the saint he is with that absolute plank of an interviewer. Miss you Rory 😔 xx

[@Ben_Mdws]

This interview was filmed more or less immediately after a typically-full on concert he’d just done for Rockpalast, so he’s understandably a little knackered!

[@dr.krinkleweldon5934]

A plank. Is right

[@derekbland1038]

IM 69 RETIRED . Born in westminster London . in 1970 i was in Shaftsbury ave , near Wardour st soho. i was Looking at Guitars in a second hand shop and Next To me was RORY , we spoke and i told him i knew who he was . he was very shy in fact i thought he was embarressed . but he gradually started talking . in a slow manner . he told me he was playing the MARQUEE Club in wardour st. and to come down . so i did . . i meet Rory a few times over the Years particularly in the Corn exchange CAMBRIDGE We spoke again . he NEVER Avoided Fans . he Liked Small hall atmoshere . crowds . and enjoyed sitting Jamming in Pubs in company . the ONLY Time he really come ALIVE Was MUSIC ....he Signed the Live in EUROPE LP On the Label for me i still have it in my collection . today . his Playing just got BETTER And Better over the years . till that dreaded day in 1995 .. RIP Rory . PS ...DID YOU KNOW THEY WANTED RORY IN THE ROLLING STONES ,,AND HE REFUSED . he also Put Brian May and Johnny Marr on the map as they Followed him also .

[@Localladproduction]

Great story bud . What a time to be young

[@planetbongo3]

I saw him in Finch’s Pub in the Fulham Road London, ran home got Live in Europe and he signed it for me ! Then he stayed on and did a blues jam with another player - the best of times ! Around ‘75.

[@jockofthebushveld299]

A very special humble Human being,he gave so much to so many, people like him are very few & far between.

[@dhss333]

A true gentleman, eloquent both verbally & musically; modest; man of the people; no "star" antics or pretensions. I saw him only once 1972 Xmas-New Year concert , Dublin National Stadium. A terrible, unnecessary loss to Ireland and far beyond. World's greatest guitarist , ever, with a true, rich singing voice. R.I.P. Rory.

[@theherbpuffer]

That live version of shadow play where he lays the guitar on the floor then pulls it to make reverb is an antic but I love every second of it

[@conordorrian1652]

Another Irish Hero who had absolutely no self-importance. As the saying goes " he did his talking through his music".... 🇮🇪🔥❤️

[@FYMASMD]

World’s greatest guitar player. Ever?? Rather thick with hyperbole. Total BS.

[@suekelley4466]

Never mind the interviewers questions, I'm impressed with Rory's knowledge of blues, guitars, and the feel of the song. So no matter the question, he always elaborates like..... to teach you.

[@pa4tim]

To put it mild, this is not a very good interviewer, but I love Rory.

[@janbuchorski4250]

R.i.p Rory, I'm so glad that I have the privilege to meet you in person. Such a lovely man. 💔🌹🎶🎶🙏

[@joe.b944]

Wow what was he like?

[@kerithmccoy3060]

Rory Gallagher must have been a really humble and down-to-earth person. Doesn't seem to have any airs at all. I can imagine him having a drink in his local pub with the patrons and then saying "Cheers mate, sorry I've got to run" - then goes off and wows the world!!

[@pulpgen]

Best gig I ever saw: Rory at the Brit Boat Club, Nottingham UK in maybe 1972. After which he took the time to show me his treble booster and taught me how to rewire a Strat! This is while he is packing up his own gear after blazing away for three hours! That's real.

[@yuriserafin9047]

That kind of thing!!!❤ I watch Rory talking to people and I learn a lot of things, it's like learning manners

[@jackal59]

It seems like a lot of people met Rory, and every one of them says the same thing. The Mr. Rogers of the guitar. (That's a good thing.)

[@theherbpuffer]

This man has influenced me beyond music. He was such a humble and gentle soul.

[@cherylewilson2032]

Such a cool, down-to-earth man - I wish I could have met him . . .

[@shanemolloy2824]

Greatest guitarist of all time. Beautifully gifted musician. Mixing Blues and prog with a celtic tinge. In other words magic!

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Indeed, Magic.

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

The best

[@josephryan7312]

Rory was one of the greatest EVER ! Ireland's national treasure ! He never allowed the music industry get the best of him. He was always only into the music. Great man. Will never be duplicated. Very original, lovely man. R.I.P. ❤

[@Coach49217]

I really enjoyed the interview. Watching Rory handle the would-be shrink was interesting and shows what a gentleman he was. This was in the era of Aerosmith, Queen, Elton John, all the glitz - when everyone was trying to be an untouchable rock star, and yet Rory only wanted to be himself. He reminds me a little of Ronnie Lane - didn't care about anything besides the music.

[@tamsinmccormick]

And he was so full of fun !!

[@Moluccan56]

A role model of sorts, staying true to himself.

[@orkster]

He’s a phenomenon … so glad to keep him and his music alive 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Jahnink]

I picked up my first Rory Gallagher album around this time, "Against the Grain." I was immediately hooked. Saw him live in SF and Madison WI. He played straight from the heart. No stage antics. He'd just floor it and keep on going. Great shows always. RIP Rory.

[@kickahaw]

Yes

[@gmart77]

That must have been amazing to see him live

[@Jahnink]

@@gmart77 Rory really did play his heart out. No fancy clothes, light show or strutting and prancing around on stage. He gave it everything from start to finish. He was immensely talented yet totally unadorned. The music was front and center always. So unusual in the big business Rock World. Truly one of a kind. RIP Rory.

[@kevinturner5857]

Saw Rory many times , fabulous live performances 😊

[@marybrowning5657]

The interviewer and his questions are about as exciting as watching grass grow. I give Rory lots of credit for being able to sit thru it with out pulling his hair out

[@blackwingvalleylover]

😂😆

[@DanielChristian-qz3oh]

The interviewer asked questions about his equipment which is great. Any musician loves to talk about that and not about their personal life’s. Not sure why everyone is blaming the interviewer. He was doing a good job and I wish today’s interviewers wouldn’t be so annoying and sensational to talk about freaking personal life’s and shit. Keep in mind that this appears in public (state sponsored ) television.

[@tomhamilton5261]

Wonderful gifted musician.missed but not forgotten. He and Gary Moore were two of the great ones.

[@davidmawhinney2290]

I couldn’t agree more

[@RandomJohnnyG]

I can sensed Rory's patience. This interviewer don't even know what he's up to.

[@punkvoid9957]

The interviewer is a moron. Interupting and talking over Rory. I'd have made him a guitar hat

[@timheavyable]

Its a metal plate,is it a metal guitar, over your fing head

[@maryscott9879]

I loved this man so much. He was an absolute phenomenal guitarist and vocalist and he is missed so much. I first heard him in 1978 when I heard Pistol Slapper Blues and I was hooked. I emulate him and he is who I want to play like although I know I’ll never get there. But I’ll keep trying. If there’s a rock and roll heaven…..

[@philjones6054]

Excellent comment!! As a fellow guitarist, I too love Rory, his beautiful style and wonderful playing. Rory (and Mick Taylor) are heros of mine. Guitar Gods!!

[@ramspace]

I've been following Rory for years on KZbin, yet like today I still discover new stuff.

[@maurice19541]

Thank god I got to see him at The University of Miami in '72. He was one of a kind, so gifted yet so humble. They truly broke the mold after Rory - the best of the very best. RIP Rory.

[@martinkelly9763]

What a beautiful person Rory was ... so completely genuine, played with a great freedom most don't experience.

[@henrymillar359]

What an amazing man...I have only seen him on KZbin...What an entertainer...He gives you all he has in every show...I went to see Bob Dylan who is my God...But it was like he didn't want to be there...I've seen loads of this man on here and everytime he used the whole stage and every ounce of energy...He is an absolute brilliant watch...At the end of the gig he was shattered, and ya can tell he was exhausted by his voice...Love watching him on KZbin

[@zohramennane5866]

Bob Dylan has always been an awkward live performer. He's the greates song writer and a pure genius in studio recordings.

[@theherbpuffer]

Heard nothing but stories like this about Bob Dylan lol

[@tamsinmccormick]

Rory used to play rock till he dropped then he would take a break and play some acoustic numbers then after his "rest" he would then take the roof off with his renewed energy and best licks !! I saw him at the Top Rank Suite here in Liverpool UK in 1971 Osibisa opened and He closed !! Osibisa were so good I was fearful Rory would have trouble - He didn't !!

[@markruffner9143]

@@zohramennane5866 I must've been high but he was, hands down, the best concert in my life. Thirteen on stage, no frills, and came on polished. That and I got to see my all-time idol so I got those things going for me.

[@gaylachiriaco8667]

Listening to the great Rory Gallagher is like being taken to school every time! His knowledge is incredibly vast and he is always and kindly willing to share. What a great guy💖

[@jmb92555]

Gotta love this... Rory giving great answers to terrible, sometimes cringeworthy questions

[@jsl7735]

Never in my wildest dreams would I have known that Borrat interviewed Rory Gallagher.

[@MrYFlyer]

😂

[@pekkaastrom7346]

Germans, you know...😂

[@Moluccan56]

OMG, now that would have been hilarious!

[@martinmucke1779]

I think Rory the most underated guitar player but for me he was and will be still one of the very very best worldwide

[@maryscott9879]

I agree

[@jamesbell6606]

Yep ,he had a big influence on what was to come ,

[@michaelpatrissy1962]

I heard live in Europe in 72 when I was a freshman in college and I was hooked. Saw him in Montreal College then at the Bottom Line in NY my hometown. He was awesome live. Incredible stage presence. Im 68 and still listening. Miss his music live. A shame that he died so young

[@marceloaraujo8728]

☮

[@dim1377]

I don't care what you say. The interviewer is polite,makes interesting questions and gives Rory the space to speak about technical aspects as well as practical aspects of his music. He's not shooting question after question, he lets Rory s sincerity and humble characters shine.

[@juanmartin4631]

why did this guy had to leave so soon I m French , blues guitarist saw him many times, he was and he is an inspiration so humble and real

[@finaldestination5847]

This simple guy with a big soul who is for sure one of the best guitar players ever lived came from south Ireland from a small town called translated in portuguese "cortiça" wich Portugal is one of the biggest producers worldwide. Rory was one very special guy - I miss him very much!

[@redstar7292]

Bit of language barrier here . Hence Rorys getting a bit impatient. Buts it's great to hear Rory talk about his music what muscians inspired him & show us his guitars amps.etc .

[@keez204]

It’s not too late to listen your music,rory! Just this month i know about your songs. I love it much! You are now in heaven but your music still alive ❤❤❤❤

[@ianbrown7089]

Amazing guitarist ! Saw him a few times at Manchester Free Trades Hall . Great guy. Great musician. Very humble .

[@NigelMinchin]

I saw Rory once in the late eighties. Around the same time saw stevie Ray Vaughn. I give thanks that I had friends who took me to these gigs. Two of the greatest, without doubt.

[@88pynogrl]

I’m jealous. They both look like they gave their life’s blood to each performance. Did you have a preference to who you thought was a greater player after seeing/ hearing them live?

[@NigelMinchin]

@@88pynogrl both were truly great players. I named my son Rory so maybe that gives you a clue. But my wife's brother and wife named their son Stevie Ray before this, so it was taken! I am also half Irish, so maybe biased

[@88pynogrl]

@@NigelMinchin talk about putting you on the spot!! Lol! But I thought your answer was diplomatic in it’s avoidance!! Hahaha- sort of like asking a parent- who’s your favorite child! Bravo to you sir!👏👏👏👏

[@MrYFlyer]

@@NigelMinchin U have a friend Reggie Gibson that called his son Rory for same reason. A Spurs fan

[@NigelMinchin]

@@MrYFlyer Reggie is clearly a man of taste!

[@BasicInfo7715]

Interviewer needs a slap.

[@elenol1310]

True i was like shut up

[@isabelfranco6879]

Hahahah totally agree

[@f.kleuser2847]

This guy is struggling with the English language, I think.

[@rnegs8472]

Hahahahah

[@antandbecksc]

🤣True.

[@andrewwye1058]

Sooooooo patient with the interviewer. Shows just how much of a nice bloke Mr Gallagher was. Everyone says the same about him.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

It almost seemed as though the interviewer wrote out his questions 5 minutes before the interview. Yet he asked the kind of questions I think a lot of people would want to know about. As for Rory, he seemed humble, honest, and self reflective, like I would hope most musicians would.

[@timetraveller1702]

Yeah I thought they were all the questions I wanted to hear asked really

[@alexdaskalakis1974]

Rory is Just a Legend And for anyone asking 2:37 is I Can't be satisfied by Muddy Waters

[@alanscott6836]

Really like this. Looks like Rory has had a small refreshment - which helps when faced with this interviewer. Some interviews he could be more inhibited as - for me - the intensity of his commitment to the music must make it awkward to talk about it. The man played and sang. Others talked...

[@neilbiker320]

I first got into Rory when I was still at school ( I'm 67) when I heard " Same Old Story" by Taste. Unfortunately I only saw him once when he played at Free Wheels , a bikers festival in Central France I think in 1991. Sadly missed RIP

[@carolmason3211]

First song I heard Rory play was Walk on hot coals...convert thereafter....fantastic musician and unique xx

[@musoseven8218]

Strange interview - but Rory is very patient and what a talent! RIP Rory Gallagher 💜✌️

[@maryscott9879]

I wish I had seen him live even once.

[@blackwingvalleylover]

Gosh me too! My Dad saw him in Perth in 1978 and I wish I'd been old enough but was just a kid. I can't even imagine how amazing he would have been!

[@zeeinajar]

I wish I had too, my dad saw him in Glasgow in the 70's

[@rusty-y5q-c3j]

Thank you for the sounds and life of Rory Gallagher....without people such as him, the world would be worse off. He was an amazing man and guitarist. He will be sorely missed, but his music will go on forever!

[@sonjadietz5297]

DANKE an den WDR. Von meiner Seite . Jeden Abend Rory live ! Was für ein Künstler er doch war. GENIAL !!! My Hero for ever ! Er gab IMMER 120 % und ich hoffe, dass er NIEMALS in Vergessenheit geriet. -- Meinem Enkel spiele ich HEUTE schon ( Und mein Enkel ist 4 Jahre ) Western-Plain vor und zeige ihm Rory Gallagher LP`s. Ich hoffe, wenn ich mal nicht mehr bin, dass er sich daran zuürückerinnert. ---- RORY unvergessen. RIP

[@nico.s51n43]

Das ist schön zu hören. Ich bin 18 und habe Rory auch für mich entdeckt.

[@marcosgomes7681]

Rory war in Deutschland beliebter als irgendwo sonst ich weiss das weil ich damals dort lebte,leider war ich noch etwas zu jung und hatte nicht das glueck ihn live zu erleben

[@geruto17760]

Good grief, this is painful to watch. Rory was such a sensitive, emotional and genuine person. That interviewer is so aloof and showed no empathy whatsoever whilst grilling Rory about personal feelings etc. I wouldn't have been surprised if Rory would've walked out after a few minutes saying, 'sorry mate, I don't think this is going anywhere'. And would you believe he's asking if Rory is satisfied with his life...WTF??? Well, it just goes to show that Rory was extremely easygoing to put up with this nonsense.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Yes, the interview was insensitive but Rory handles it like the gentleman he is.

[@DanielChristian-qz3oh]

Most hilarious comment. The interviewer is mainly talking about his instruments. The usual shit interviewer would ask the random bullshit question the general mainstream wants to hear. I play guitar and love him talking about guitars. I don’t know any guitars I who doesn’t like talking about their guitars. The interviews language is annoying and that’s it. You have zero ciriticak thinking ability.

[@Shan-5544]

Soooo very painful to watch. Good thing Rory was the kind sweet caring polite soft spoken big hearted gentleman that he was or he may have got up and left right after telling this terrible interviewer to go to hell !!!

[@RightGate3]

Yeah question like this about life need whiskey and I don’t even drink whiskey 😅

[@justinmorgan9406]

Interviewer was a d'head, Rory looked really stoned , which prob helped -sort of 😂

[@brianm.9062]

looks like a German programme, Rory is the perfect gentleman the interviewer is picking up on what he says not what he is saying. and he is one hell of a guitarist loved by all my mates who range form mods to metal. he was the blues.

[@valeriebarr5729]

They did this interview after the Rockpalast 1976 show. I read an article that said the band had been in the TV studio all day, then gave that brilliant performance in the evening, then Rory, exhausted and hungry ( hadn't eaten since lunchtime) patiently answered all these questions. That smile at the end was probably relief at the prospect of finally being able to go get a meal and relax.

[@kmh9868]

I love and respect Rory Gallagher such a kind patient man for this guy's silly questions who doesn't seem to have the slightest understanding of music.

[@markyoung5661]

Wow. What a legend.Only discovered his music in the last few months. For that time, it is almost exclisively what I listen to. The scope of his catalogue, and the quality of each facet of it, are just magical.

[@dinkyman8591]

Interviewer Seems like a guy without a clue, Rory showing great patience.

[@lordashlywray1363]

The Master Guitarist,Awesome,America Had Hendrix,Ireland had its own ,The Master, Blessings & Love to all the Fans,who Missed out From R.I.P, Rory,your Music Still Lives on…And your Name will Never,Ever Fade Away , We are all waiting for the Music 🎼 Industry to make your Name Sir ,on a Compilation Album,.Loving Fan ,Since 1967

[@sergeybogdanovich7019]

Legend guitarist, super guitarist,love ❤🙏🎶🎼🎵🎸✌️👌🍀

[@studio-flash]

I knew his name , as I saw posters of him in Liverpool in the early 1980’s..but didn’t know anything about him. I remember thinking who is Rory Gallagher? I never got to see him, now all these years later on KZbin I’m blown away by his brilliance not only musically but as a thoughtful person with a gentle and beguiling manner. Quote from Polly Toynbee wisdom: Never be beguiled by false promises of simplicity, because peoples circumstances don’t come in one size”.

[@tubemonks]

I can see that this interview was a real struggle for Rory. He did very well considering.

[@JimiGk]

Such a kind and humble soul! Miss you Rory!

[@PutItAway101]

He's very patient with these absolute beginner questions

[@lindapooh1970]

Rory is so gracious and patient with this idiot😒

[@acousticglue]

Rory had to be some kind of angel cause listening to this guy's questions in 2024 makes me go wtf are you even asking me? Its music, what planet are you from?

[@chazchuckyboyz4733]

Saw Rory down-under in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre in the late 70s early 80s many times before Capital closed for a few decades to reopen later. Rory was a guitar master, full of energy. If you were up close to the stage he often let you strum his beaten fender guitar. The show always left you in awe to his music ability on multiple electric and acoustic instruments. But rock-blues was down pat Rory style. God bless you, memories to be cherished with the Boys. Still got and listen to all your albums. Energy and style at another level.

[@Firedog-ny3cq]

Nothing like an overly cerebral German trying to understand where "music comes from" by asking one of the best musicians ever to walk the planet some of the most awkward questions possible. Rory was graceful in his answers even if his frustration with having to go through this torture was ever so slightly hovering in the background. I cut my teeth on "Irish Tour- '72" and still play it 50 years later when I need to turbocharge my day. You were the best, man. Still are.

[@Moluccan56]

Loved your opening sentence!

[@JesusGutierrez-bz4hk]

Rory foi um daqueles grandes, chamados "espíritos iluminados do rock" como tantos outros enviados do alto ,que vieram pra mostrar um pouco da suas mágicas genialidades ,vieram ,chegaram deram seus recados , partiram ,deixaram suas marcas ,seus trabalhos sua arte , entre nós nos deixaram boquiabertos e partiram ,foram cumprir suas missões em outras paragens desse imenso infinito universo ,que é a casa do PAI!!

[@neil1390]

So damn good,he could make any guitar sound great!

[@TheSWCantina]

You can see him starting to get annoyed at 1:22 😂. He just spent the last minute explaining the guitar is a steel National Reso and then basically asks him the same question again.

[@SteveWattse]

Dear old Rory, what a lovey fellow. RIP old son.

[@Moluccan56]

Old? He never GOT old!

[@cmkilcullen8176]

I find that when artists as well as everyday folk are asked to describe emotions, especially the blues with words are immediately humbled. The humble experience attracts humble people or is humbling if you are not already there on arrival. I like the way the subject is addressed here in the interview and in the comments. I've been moved by how Keith Jarrett and Billie Holiday talk about that expression. Billie Holiday talks about how the Blues is not about one particular emotion (sad) but others as well. Keith is just on another plane when he talks about it It is an experience that is identifiable, but not easily put into words no matter what fund words you have or ability to articulate. People tend to hit that wall where music has to take over where words simply cannot. This is so wonderfully demonstrated in this interview. Cheers-

[@poncianorodriguezdicochea8392]

My 83 yo father's been a poet and songwriter since he was 13. I never realized how difficult is for an average person without the gift to make one single composition until I tried. He made lyrics and music at the same time mostly in 1-2 hours but most of the time it was in less than half an hour. Now I'm 40 and started to write my feelings as therapy. Metric, rhyme and metaphors are coming fluent. It's sad feelings that gave me that kind of inspiration. It's weird. I always thought it's something you was born with. Buts it's probably something you need to discover inside.

[@alantaylor8900]

He should have conquered the world as the greatest guitar player ever and the best white blues player ever. To polite and to human to have been a superstar.

[@igortchernowitzer927]

I still regret I never saw him play live at a concert.. One of the greatest guitar wizards

[@irbfenian2594]

Thanks for uploading, love Rory, what a lad.

[@harryschubert2490]

What a handsome guy he was! I never new he had a moustache at some time.

[@Moluccan56]

I agree!

[@Ultrabox64]

This interviewer must’ve won a competition, he’s clearly special

[@deniseomeara4266]

He was one sweet man. So sad that the "Irish Virus" eventually brought him down, and so many others. It's hard when the culture is working against you. Hopefully the youth who admire these legends will learn, but unfortunately life isn't that simple. There was just something about Rory Gallagher that I loved; he was a treasure.

[@libertyc4486]

Thank you for sharing The word needs to here Rory pay guiter and sing.a king Rory is for ever he has passed on his journey withe the rest off the great ones.❤❤❤❤🍀🍀🍀🎼🎼🎼🎼☘️🇮🇪🇺🇲🇺🇲🇮🇪👋👋✨✨✌️🤟👑👑👑👑

[@peterbetts858]

YEAH I would Say that RORY was paying attention in Finishing School the day they taught how to handle ANNOYING Interviewers . . Im not sure if its a translation thing or What But im pretty sure the Questions are asked with the INTENTION of getting an answer . The big sigh out of Rory a ways into it , Tells the story . Good on ya Rory . at some pont he should have said I sing the Blues after interviews like this !

[@Moluccan56]

Good comment!😁

[@eily_b]

11:50 is my favourite part of that interview. Just answering with a "ping" on the strings. 😄👍 Rory 🥰

[@marceloaraujo8728]

☮Esteja onde estiver uma coisa é certa; ele estará eternamente num bom lugar☮

[@tammyburch5729]

Rory is trying his best to explain that it's something that comes from the soul to a person who doesn't get it. The history, the influences and how he makes all of the guitar playing his own. He is telling stories through his music. It's a if I have to explain it to you, you probably won't understand. If you listen, His explanations are absolutely beautifully soulful. ❤

[@craigmiller1870]

Out of the blue and "the blues" are two different inspirations...maybe not for everybody. Irish Folk is a progenitor of many popular musical genres. American folk, blues, and country being a few.

[@DSEGU]

No entender ingles no me impide ver lo paciente que era Rory. Tiene cara de buen tipo, parece que era muy agradable. Y si encima Jimmy Hendrix lo posicionó entre los mejores guitarristas, pues, buh. Un genio. Impresionante.

[@thomasmerkler9784]

a very honest man and a wonderful musician

[@irishdownunder3522]

I think the “Interviewer” thought himself a psychoanalyst! I’m assuming he was sacked after this carry on. Our Greatest guitarist of all time 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@punkvoid9957]

The interviewer is a moron. Interupting and talking over Rory. I'd have made him a guitar hat

[@billparrish9200]

Yeah, shit. I was lucky enough to interview Rory in Cork in 1983 for a UCC student magazine. I wasn't exactly an experienced journalist, but I also let the man finish a sentence, at least.

[@lihilihi5111]

So I'm not the only one ... Rory is so gentle and nice and the interviewer not only does not let him finish a sentence but also does not finish playing the demo and it's even worse

[@chrissforza6405]

I didn't find the interviewer's style to be psychoanalytic at all. The interviewer was a German and he was curious and wanting to help his German audience understand American music and American guitar playing style. I found the innocence of his questions endearing and I'm sure his German audience appreciated the information he was getting from Rory who generously gave it.

[@dannydorko7075]

I'm starting to think that 95% of interviewers are wankers.

[@bolwell]

Imagine pretty much any other rock star putting up with this interviewer...you had the patience of a saint RG

[@CamRebires]

What an awkward guy, true

[@ГаляИщенко-к3щ]

Такое количество блюзов не исполнил не один музыкант. Я восхищаюсь Рори!!!

[@billsmith9711]

Saw him play once in Atlanta as the opening act for Nazareth and the Bad Company.... Tickets were 8 bucks right in front of the stage.

[@Cayres9]

His blues playing is underrated , Clapton or Hendrix could never play slide guitar like that

[@druidenfuss8870]

Guiness macht die Griffl gschmeidig

[@Cayres9]

@@druidenfuss8870 Guinness is not a good beer mate lol

[@aisle_of_view]

Such a cool dude and immensely talented.

[@seanoreilly1734]

My god……Rory was so generous with this interview……looks like it was early morning 😂

[@jason698]

I absolutely love Rory. Gone way too soon. Such a talent.

[@PorkChop1956]

What a great human being! Rory! Lives forever.

[@tompo010101]

Rory was so humble and magnificent

[@13458073]

Rory foi um gênio da guitarra e fez ótimos discos.

[@jas2819]

Kudos to Rory for answering a lot of damn fool questions. 👏👏👏😂😂

[@libertyc4486]

Fenominal music guitar god and Jimie and always Rory guitar bowth on a petistal.❤❤❤❤

[@stevesyverson8625]

Increíble. I have no other words.