70's Flashback! FIRST TIME SEEING Rory Gallagher- "Do You Read Me?"- REACTION
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- Step into a time capsule with us in this '70s Flashback! Join our reaction as we experience Rory Gallagher's 'Do You Read Me?' for the very first time. In this video, we're diving into the nostalgic sounds of the '70s, sharing our genuine and unfiltered reactions to the legendary Rory Gallagher and his iconic track.
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It wasn't just the Rolling Stones, it was also Deep Purple that asked him to replace Ritchie Blackmore after he left and formed Rainbow. No band was good enough for him, Rory was an unleashed hurricane that couldn't be contained in a regular type of a band. He was his own act, and what an act! The best ever to pick-up a guitar and melt your face with his playing and presence. A 100% certified legend!
No whammy bar no wah wah pedals just volume control. A genius.
WOW! Didn't know that.
Back in 1973, in Southern California, my high school buddies and I bought tickets to see Deep Purple at the old San Bernardino Swing Auditorium. We saw the opening act of some dude from Ireland named Rory Gallagher. We were all so blown away and he came back for 2 more encores. Rory inadvertently stole the show. (No disrespect for DP, but it was just fact) we all went home and bought a bunch of Rory Gallagher albums and became Rory Heads.
Saw Rory three times between 1974 and 1978. Absolutley brilliant each time. All three were the best concerts I ever went to. RIP Rory.
Saw Alvin and Johnny never got to see Rory
Rory is the Ultimate Front Man . . .
Totally agree! Rory Gallagher is the real deal as a front man. His raw energy and killer guitar skills make every gig feel like a genuine rock experience. No frills, just good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll. Spot on!
His home town has a statue of him. Their hometown hero. Peace
In Paris, a street is named after Rory
Great Reaction. Even though Rory never released a single, he sold over 30 MILLION albums.
He was a GIANT in Europe, but had a much smaller, but very dedicated following in the US.
Somehow he never fit into the US "branding style" so wasn't really marketed much.
Oh, and since he is from Ireland the second "g" in his name is silent - GAL - A - HER.
Thanks for the insight! Rory Gallagher's influence speaks volumes, even without the mainstream US spotlight. His massive album sales and dedicated following in Europe highlight the impact he made. And thanks for the pronunciation tip - GAL-A-HER it is! 🎸🌍 #RoryGallagher #MusicLegend #GlobalInfluence
He went for the interview with the Rolling Stones but Keith Richard was stoned so Rory left and went to Japan to continue his world tour. Thank goodness.
No thats a cool back story. Thanks for that.
Rory passed away almost 24 years ago now. If he knew how much he was still revered now by his fans and those who'd never heard of him during his lifetime, I think he would be humbled as he was a very humble man - you should watch the whole of the Rock Goes to College gig or the Bullforg Blues encore on the Old Grey Whistle Test (or the whole show) to understand how humble he was. He lived for his music and, yes, he was not commecial although he was pressured to release one single 'Philby' which was also included as a single with his Top Priority album. Lots and lots of his gigs are on CZcams and I could recommend countless - or all - of them. I was going to suggest some but there are too many and all versions of the same song are different. OK, Laundromat live at Montreux (1975) has a nice jazzy feel to it and the Souped Up Ford encore live at Volkshaus Zurich 1980 is an out and out rocker. And sooooooooo many more.
Rory Gallagher The Greatest Guitarist You've Never Heard of ?
It's unbelievable to me that there are people who don't know Rory.
Anyone who has dealt with rock blues or music in general must come across Rory at some point.
I suspect that it is simply a different generation that is now encountering Rory.
And that's just as well.
But you two commentators instinctively understood that he was something special and that the guitar was an extension of his body.
Thanks for the interesting contribution.
Greetings Robby
Well Robby, we just came across him on our musical journey:)LoL Thank you for your comments and keep watching.
We will check it out.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the suggestion
You just witnessed Rock's greatest guitar player - - -and great singer! Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Slash and others were all huge Rory fans !! Popular legend has it that one time Hendrix was asked: 'What does it feel like to be the world's greatest guitar player..?' Jimi replied: 'I don't know, you should go ask Rory Gallagher'.
The answer from Jimi Hendrix on the question:
What does it feel like to be the world's greatest guitar player..?' Jimi replied: 'I don't know, you should go ask Rory Gallagher'.
What a great musician and what a fine person to answer the question like that, without putting himself in the foreground as usual. That is true greatness.
Greetings Robby
Just watch the 40 minutes of that concert. Brilliant.
Rory is Awesome!
Rory is no1 forever
Thank you for taking my suggestion! And your observations about Rory playing second fiddle to Mick & Keith is spot on. Rory also didn't play to an audience, he played with his audience, pulling them into the performance in a way most performers couldn't. Rory didn't use a setlist and played whatever he felt the mood of the moment required. His band had quite a job keeping up with him. He was a fan of Dylan and a contempoary of Hendrix, influenced by many of the same blues players as Jimi. Please do check out more of his performances!
Thanks for the suggestion! It's awesome to hear that you appreciated the insights. Rory's interactive approach with the audience and his spontaneous style make for an unforgettable experience. I'll definitely dive into more of his performances, and AGAIN, thanks for the recommendations! 🎸👍 #RoryGallagher #MusicConnection #FanSuggestions👍🏾😁
On creativity, Rory played each gig according to how he felt at the time, and the band had to follow. No two versions of a song the same.
Spot on. Watch Gerry watch him like a hawk for the slightest signal to change
Only 3 of them onstage. Incredible stuff
I saw Rory live, twice. I'll cherish the memory of that to my grave.
Funny you mention Hendrix, when asked by a reporter at Woodstock what it felt like to be the greatest guitarist in the world, he answered "Ask Rory Gallagher" That's respect. Nice reaction. R.I.P. Rory.
Thank you 🙏🏿! Glad you enjoyed it. I guess that story says it all right there.
I saw Rory thirteen times including six with Taste....all fantastic gigs 🎸🎸
Can’t believe people never heard of Rory Gallagher. He’s a legend. To appreciate this track you should familiarise yourself with the studio version. Even with an out of tune guitar here the guy still wipes the floor.
Saw Rory and his band Taste open for Blind Faith in 1969 in Ole' St' Lou. RIP Rory, thank you. Jim
I'd pay a couple dollars to have been there, you lucky bastard!
I was at that gig, at Middlesex Polytechnic in Hendon, London UK, January 1979. It was filmed for a BBC tv series called Rock Goes To College. Rory Gallagher was a guitar genius and is a total legend. It's fantastic to see this again and it's great that you like it so much too!
Wow, what an experience that must have been! Being part of a Rory Gallagher gig in '79 and it being filmed for Rock Goes To College sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime memory. Rory truly was a guitar genius, and it's awesome that the magic of that night lives on. Thanks for sharing the nostalgia! 🎸🌟 #RoryGallagher #GuitarLegend #RockGoesToCollege
Great Rory reaction! There's never been anyone like him before or since - truly a one-off and he is loved as much for who he was as a human as he is for his music. SlumminAngel's suggestions are all a great way to continue on a Rory journey, hope you keep on...
@1Moonchild Glad you liked the Rory Gallagher reaction! Absolutely, we're keeping the journey going. More coming your way! 🎸
Hi guys, I saw Rory many times and he gave everything every concert. Try and review Shadow Play live and you will see what an entertainer he really was.
Saw Rory in 73 opening up for Deep Purple when they were peaking . he blew the roof off the place and after his set he did an encore and we were standing on our chairs screaming for another encore which he did but we wanted more..Rory made it very difficult for Deep Purple that night to come on after him.
@tonetone7572 Wow, what an incredible experience! Love hearing these awesome concert stories. Thanks for sharing this epic memory with us!
I saw that tour. Fleetwood Mac (right before the Buckingham-Nicks era) did a set between Rory and Deep Purple. They were practically booed off stage. But both Rory and Purple were great!
I saw him in late ‘72, small stage, small college gig I was right at the front, best gig of my life (but I never got to see Pink Floyd) you could see in face how much he loved playing, went well over his allotted time. The Stones wanted to sign him to their label and Jagger wanted him to join the band. Apparently Deep Purple had him as a supporting band for their US tour he got a standing ovation- a bit awkward that. I could go on, there’s so much to tell and it’s fun finding out.
Released a lot of albums. :)
Rorywent to meet the the rolling stones Richard was passed outin a room and Rory walked away went back home
Actually, Rory did release a single - Same Old Story/ Born on the Wrong Side of Town- in March 1969 when he was in the band Taste. I know, because I bought it.
Rory’s work with Taste is worth checking out.
Live in Europe is a great live album.
Thanks for the reaction - he has always been a great guitar hero of mine and seriously underrated.
The record company released it without his permission - Rory was furious! He did, however release Philby as a single, because it happened to be the right length for radio (so didn't need to be 'edited') and he liked it. It wasn't promoted though. Other than that there was a free single included with one of his albums, I don't remember which, because he wanted to include an extra two tracks that there was no room for on the vinyl.
I don’t think he was very
interested in commercial success: he just had a love of playing.
I had the pleasure of meeting him backstage when he played with Taste at my university. He came across as a very genuine sort of guy. I will always remember sitting at the side of the small stage and getting a close up view of him playing.
That's a priceless encounter! Rory Gallagher's passion for playing and his genuine spirit shine through in every note. Meeting him backstage and witnessing his performance up close must have left an unforgettable mark. Such experiences make his music even more special. 🎸✨
Hi guys really enjoyed your reaction this is one of my favourite Rory clips. You might also try "Bad Penny" live in Paris or "A million miles away" live in Madrid -from your 42nd subscriber 👍
Thank SO MUCH!! For subscribing. And we’re glad you enjoyed the reaction. We will look into those. Thanks for the suggestions.
Thank you for this great first reaction to the legend that is Rory Gallagher! Hope you dig deeper, with 11 studio and 3 live albums plus many many live videos like this one, there's plenty to choose from. A self taught multi instrumentalist (he played electric, slide and acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and even saxophone in the early years), singer and songwriter, Rory left us a huge and diverse body of work, as well as blues and rock, his music also draws from folk, jazz, funk, and even a bit of country.
Rory didn't want to release singles or music videos (the videos on YT are from televised live performances) as he saw that as more geared toward the pop scene and he had no interest in becoming a celebrity pop-star, and didn't indulge in a rock-star lifestyle. As he said "The industry doesn't know how to categorise me - I think like a folk artist, get my energy from rock, but my soul's in the blues!"
He is also widely acknowledged to have been one of the nicest people you could ever meet.
Here are a few suggestions for future reactions
I Fall Apart - Rory Gallagher 1971 (his first album after the break-up of his previous band Taste, audio)
Can't Believe It's True - Rory Gallagher 1971 ( he plays guitar and sax on this one, audio)
Just The Smile - Rory Gallagher 1971(acoustic, audio)
What In The World - BBC Sessions (audio, recorded in concert for radio 1973)
Daughter OF The Everglades - Blueprint 1973 (audio)
Walk On Hot Coals - The Old Grey Whistle Test 1973
Bullfrog Blues - The Old Grey Whistle Test 1976
Calling Card - Hammersmith 1977
Rory Gallagher - Pistol Slapper Blues_Too Much Alcohol - 2/14/77 RTE Studios, Dublin
Tattoo'd Lady - Rockpalast 1979
I Wonder Who - Belfast 1984
Shadow Play - Belfast 1984
Okay, that's more than a few, but they're all quite different and should give some idea of the diversity of his music.
Fantastic start point for a first approach to Rory versatility. Thank you!
@SlumminAngel Your Rory Gallagher knowledge is on point! 🎸 Thanks for dropping all that info! We definitely caught a bit of Jimi Hendrix in there! Big thanks for your suggestions, we appreciate it! 🤟🎶
@claudiadebianchi9357 Absolutely! 🎸 Just scratching the surface with Rory Gallagher - he’s a musical prodigy!!
Being in the Stones would have been a step down for Rory. He was nobody's second banana.
@daveguitarnowski4402 …and we are DEFINITELY learning this quickly and seeing the TRUTH!! Gallagher was a BEAST!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎸🎸
Your channel came up in my feed and soon as I saw you reacting to Rory Gallerger I subbed. My kinda Rock N Roll people.
Gallagher released a total of ten single, five with his band Taste and five as a solo artist.
Jimmy Page was recently quoted as saying " A live band performance is only as good as the audience " he's also like Freddie when asked " What instrument do you play?" To which he replied" The audience darling"
Jimmy Page nailed it when he said, "A live band performance is only as good as the audience." It's true, the crowd vibe can make or break a show. And then there's Freddie Mercury, asked what instrument he plays, and he goes, "The audience, darling." Classic Freddie! It just goes to show, it's not just about the musicians; it's about that electric connection with the crowd that makes a gig unforgettable. 🤘🎶 #LiveMusicMagic
Listen to his live version of the song, Philby. He plays an electric Coral sitar that he rented from Townsend. Rory played mandolin, harmonica, and saxophone as well, and his acoustic sets were unreal. He lived to play for the people, and off stage, he was a soft spoken, gentile, kind man, who was always willing to talk with his fans.
Rory Gallagher was a true musical maestro, and his live performances were something else. The fact that he played multiple instruments just adds to the legend. It's heartwarming to hear that offstage, he was such a down-to-earth and kind soul, always connecting with his fans. A true gem of an artist! 🎸🎶 #RoryGallagher
Cruise on out , or jinxed, ride on red. So many more
Rory era o cara! Meu eterno vício.... Obrigada pela reação.
Moonchild shadow play bankers blues etc etc theres a rory festival in Ireland every year ballyshannon
Nantwich, Cheshire, Bank Holiday weekend at the end of August 2024, can't wait. 13th year of a Rory festival. I'm from Belfast so I'm no stranger to the genius, but Nantwich is just 20 miles from where I now live. He's revered in these parts, too, thank goodness. Bring it on!
Jimi was once asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world, he answered, I don'😂know you will have to ask Rory Gallagher!
Sign of humility. That's awesome.
Our Ruarì! 🇮🇪👍☘️
Kieth Richard’s? Attempting to play blues or rock with Ruarì on the same stage? As if! 😆😂😅
We have a statue of him here in Ireland
Rory Gallagher DID release half a dozen singles with Taste and five singles as a solo artist
Rory wasn’t cut out to be Keith Richard’s rhythm player. Lol Check out Million Miles Away on Irish Tour and Take What I Want live disc on BBC sessions.
Great stuff thanks for that .
No! Thank YOU! stay tuned.
I saw Rory live in 1974 on the same bill with ted nugent, and frank marino.
maybe take a look at roy buchanan live form austin tx; a crazy version of "hey joe"
No Pedals just Guitar
Yep!
Listen to rockaplast he plays slide blues rock n blues
A cool reaction video, keep it up!
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May I also recommend Hawkwind's 'Space Is Deep' from their 1973 live Space Ritual album (with Lemmy on bass). Different from Rory's music but also bloody incredible. The whole album is incredible and really needs to be heard in its entirety to experience the, er... experience. Or try Silver Machine, their 1972 single, for a concentrated version of Hawkwind.
Rory's Gallagher was around before Hendrix in fact Hendrix was asked how did it fell to b the best guitarist in the world and Hendrix said you want to se Gallagher about that
Great reaction you should also listen to some of his live performances from his first band taste some amazing stuff ❤
@elliotwright8996 If it’s anything like what we’ve heard so far…we are super excited!!! Thank you for the love!🫶🏽
It's a well-publicized fact that the Stones offered the post of lead-guitar to Rory. Only recently did I hear the account of why he did not join. He was not even going to go to the 'audition', but his brother/manager kind of forced or persuaded him to go. When Rory went to London, he was supposed to meet Keith Richards, but because of Richard being in a drugged-state of being non-disposed, Rory, realizing that he had a gig to play with his own band did not hang around and left to play his gig. This is the only detailed account of this I have heard. The great Roy Buchanan was later also offered the job and made up a temporary excuse at the time, but admitted years later that the real reason he turned them down was that he had been told by other musicians that they were indeed responsible for Brian Jones's death. Eric Clapton was offered the job a few times, but has stated that he felt they did not need as much guitar as he would bring. This aligns with your comment that Rory/w his guitar was a show all his own. Many believe that Mick Taylor was the best guitarist the Stones ever had, but has recently recounted the he left because of the recurring drug busts, he having to be around heavy drug use with which he had a problem himself, along with the fact that Mick Jagger promised him some songwriting credits for his input into some songs and never followed through.
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. Wow, that's some crazy Stones history. Rory's London adventure sounds like a wild ride, especially with Keith Richards in a drugged state. And props to him for sticking to his own gig commitment. Also, Roy Buchanan's excuse and the whole Brian Jones's death rumor is like straight out of a rock 'n' roll mystery novel. Bands really do have their drama, huh? Mick Taylor's reasons make total sense too, dealing with all the drug busts and broken promises. The rock world is wild, man! Thanks for filling us in.
Wanna take another step up? Check out Robin Trower.
Shadow play
The record company never promoted him properly in the u.s.a.
Rory didn't join with the Stones because he basically wanted to play his own great music rather than play a lot of their mediocre stuff ! He was too good to be playing with them anyway.Glad he didn't join them !!
The decision was much more mundane than that, Keith was too out of it to join in the decision making and Rory would have had to cancel a tour at the last minute to Jin so he left on his tour, although you are absolutely correct that he couldn’t have been happy just playing lead and solos on Stones’ songs and not singing himself and it wouldn’t have worked. Similarly Jeff Beck was also considered but was similarly too much of his own Ma for the Stones. Ron Wood was the ideal man for that gig. Rory was just to big; too much of an individual voice for the Stones.
I always thought that Rory Gallagher kind of looked like Jimmy Page. They have similar facial features whereas they could be related. I know they're not
Oh, totally get what you mean! Rory Gallagher and Jimmy Page do have that similar vibe in their facial features. It's funny how people can look alike even when they're not related, right? Ever notice any other musical doppelgängers out there?
Pronounced Gallaher, in Ireland .middle g is silent .
Rory auditioned for the Stones but Keith was drugged and absent and probably wouldn’t have wanted Rory anyway. Ronnie Wood was an obvious and safe choice. Looks like a Stone, plays like a Stone, partys like a Stone.
please check out Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do for Love.mpeg
Sure thing! Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do for Love" is pure gold. Thanks for the recommendation! 🎶👍