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.
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 🫶
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
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
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
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.
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 😊😊
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!
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
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!
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
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 .
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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 ☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
"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.
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? . . . .
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
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.
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.
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Please support the petition to rename Cork Airport after Rory Gallagher...thanks!
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.
Live Taste - incredible album
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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 🫶
There will always be great guitar players...but Rory Gallagher will always be the greatest!
Couldn’t agree more!! He had the gift!!!!
@@saxonsteve he was the best
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
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
Sean O Sullivan correction. THE greatest guitarist of all time.
No argument from me
How good is this. Just love this video. Thanks for sharing. And as someone said he was the best.
The greatest NOT one of the greatest excuse me
Surely no.1
Brilliant as Rory is ,never forget Gerry McAvoy, what a bass player, and very important to Rory's sound
Gerry is still rockin with Band of Friends
Totally agree it was a unique combo 👍
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
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.
You are WONDERFUL.....Bravo!
Me too !❤
exactly
Blueprint was the first and best album I ever bought at the age of 16 and I’m 67 now too
Same here brother! 67 years young and still rockin'! 👍❤️
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.
It was a { 59 } Fender Squire that Rory played , Later had it adapted
Is there any doubt Rory was divinely gifted ? A real guitar genius and nice person.. RIP
the genius truly flows out of him it's astounding
💚✌
I also think that Rory was filled with afflatus.
Hard work also helped.
@@ramspacePoor fella. Is dat what kilt him? 😮
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 😊😊
He was a great live, I don’t think his studio albums really captured the explosive energy of his concerts!
Blessed to see him live 3 times late 70s , heady days, no digital just music
The Irish Hurricane......Rory's missed
Rorry has a Throne here in Grece,, 🌟 We steel listen 👂 and love 🙏🙅Him,! 👻🎸
@@alekosdimitropoulos8690 ♥️🌱🌹🌈💛🌏💚💃🦸
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:)
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!
Against the grain brilliant album
Please listen to all early Rory Gallagher's albums
What a beautiful slide player. My gosh he is awesome !!!!
And using a real bottle 👍
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!
🤯🤣🖖
Absolutely brilliant, that man could really play…..Old Grey whistle Test, brought such great music.
The Gaelic Genius that was Rory. There'll never be another....Maestro ☘
This is the first time I ever saw the great man, I went out the next day and bought all his albums
Michael Wallace yeah I know the excitement
Remember the exact same buzz..he blew me away years ago, it still love his brilliance and total humility.
All his albums in one day? Must've cost you a few quid
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
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!
the internet truly is wonderful, thanks to all who posted all the great music to youtube😊😅
I was there. Cup of BBC white wine afterwards.. great night, great band, great guys. Rock on.
Lucky guy!!
You are watching a master of his craft alongside a band as tight as a nun's nin!
Massive amount of God given talent. You're either born with it or you ain't. Rory was no question 💪 brilliant
Lou Martin, Lou Martin. Loved his work.
no bullshit..just sheer talent..awesome guitarist
Roaring along. Please listen to all his music. You will be surprised how good he was. RIP.
Blues/Rock at it finest. Four utter professionals belting it out. Terrific!
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
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 .
what about srv?
Dominique Bovard
Saw SRV twice Hammersmith Palais and Odeon but didn’t ever see Rory wished i had 😟
@@mahesh29950 Don't have to be that good to better Bob Dylan's guitar expertise..........
@@timstevenson7897 lol right
love the glass aspirin bottle✌ talented and thrifty. so cool.
Rory Gallagher. Now ain't that a Man. King of Blues.
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.
My favorite version of Souped up Ford.
What a wonderful performance, thank you for sharing. Provided the date is accurate, it was also Rory's 28th birthday!
Amazing, Rory was on fire here - incredible slide & pretty good scat singing too!
I only saw Rory once. At Glasgow City Halls on Taste's farewell tour, supported by Stone the Crows. What a night!!!!
Correct, my man> I was there too!!!!
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.
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.
@@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
Harry Williamson .Ballyshannon Co Donegal Ireland where he was born
@@groovedohg the ballyshannon boy
@@groovedohg yes and Co Donegal is one of the 9 counties in Ulster.
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.
His band is pretty hot too....
This lineup was the best in my opinion. I like Ted McKenna but Rod de'Ath is incredible on the skins
@@RoryGFan-39Rod's a Pembrokeshire boy. I went to school with his brother Dickie.
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.
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
☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️
Happy birthday RORY ROCK ON IN heaven Margo 💖💜💜💋
Just the greatest thing ever!
Absolute fuckin' dynamite! The man was a genuis!
roy bird ...Yes.
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.
Another Melbourne Rory fan here Brother.
KEEP ROCKIN' on this cold Winters night.
🔊🎧🔊 🎸 🙏
You're pretty good too if I'm not mistaken
Class! I saw Rory 13 times. (6 with Taste)
Brilliant footage of a great performance from the whole band ...wa-hey! ...thanks for posting! :-)
Two down votes. Unbelievable. Rory, you are sorely missed.
I think some people just click dislike to be a smartass. No human in their right mind would dislike this
What a legend!
Happy Birthday , Rory ! March 2nd 2021 . Let' s celebrate today , together , through the ether ! You , me , everyone .
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.
Simply the best.
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
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.
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.
Pure Magic when Rory played!!!
Best nights out ever. Rory live.
Rory Gallagher, Old Grey Whistle Test, Shepherds Bush Empire, 02 March 1976.💕
That was GREAT!! Thanks for posting.
Lucky to have seen him play live - August 22nd, 1979, Ole Man Rivers club, New Orleans, La.
the best!!
I was in the audience! Back of the circle on the left. A great show. The man was on fire. Thanks for posting this.
Sadiq Mohamed
I'm jelaous! ;)
Sadiq Mohamed i envy you Margo
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.
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.
Always loved Rory never needed a guitar tech... and sounded perfect
The greatest slide blues guitarist I’ve ever seen live
Modest, gentlemanly: saw his Xmas-New Year 1971-72 concert National Stadium Dublin.
You ' know ' when Jimi Hendrix says you are the greatest guitar, like he did of Rory Gallagher, then one should take ' notice ' !
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.
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...
@@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
@@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.
man was a genius saw him for the first time in 1974
No worries this band will play on forever
BLISTERING......THE IRISH HURRICAN
the greatest slide player I have ever seen. One of his many talents.
frank oconnell lots of tools on the toolbox
Best telecaster sound ever!
Lots of my early slide education came courtesy of Rory.
@@daveguitarnowski4402Mine too, but most of mine came from Johnny Winter. Rory was fantastic though!👍
@@ThinPicks I think I just had more Rory albums at the time, lol! I also poached a crapload off of Johnny.
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.
Pure power and attack love it ! He hasnt gone look he is here still and Rocking 😊
"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.
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? . . . .
Right up there with Dwayne and Derek, Legend, but with better Tone.
I saw him in 75 and 77 with this band. I think he was at his height at that period-exceptional!
the best guitar player ever
@anonymouslolxD He was a wizard, but it's still on his ring finger.
Mother’s club, Erdington, Birmingham many times plus several “festivals”. Favourite album “On the boards”.
I remember this from spring 1976 and the OGWT special.
Even now, Rory Gallagher is the guitarist that guitarists look at and go... "Wow"!
The man was a Genius
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
The three best guitar players are Gary Moore, Jeff Beck and Rory Gallagher.
Got their monies worth then 👍
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.
Rory is a LEGEND. Legends are forever.
I only saw him twice. I wish it had been many more times.
Rory.you.went.too.early.wtf.apppened.you.could.have.been.internationalsuperstar😢❤❤❤
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.
LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
Henry ford was a cork man. Rorys connection is great
Vivid memory of watching this whistle test (wow) - went out and bought "Against the grain" following Saturday (I was 15)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY , G - MAN !
LovE!!!
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.
Wadda guy, wadda guitarist!
Thanks for posting!!
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.
Everybody is entitled to an opinion, but why are there 5 thumbs down!!!
Milennials
Yes clueless millennials
need a literate argument as to why rory is not the greatest rock guitarist ever
ja han var bare den bedste min ungdoms idoler.😉 👌 🎸