Rory Gallagher - Liberty Hall, Houston, TX 1974
Joe Bonamassa recently released The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a tribute to Rory Gallagher fully comprised of tracks from the Irish guitarist's catalogue.It was recorded with the blessing of Gallagher’s family and performed with three sold-out dates in Gallagher’s hometown of Cork and featured a guest appearance by Gerry McAvoy, Rory’s long-time bass player, who joined Joe on stage for Bullfrog Blues.So, hearing and reading about that very nice effort was the perfect excuse to get back to some old Rory stuff.In this case a concert at the Liberty Hall in Houston in 1974, same year as the classic live album Irish Tour '74 was released.
Sound Quality: 9-
Source: FM BroadcastTrack List:01 - Messin' With The Kid02 - Cradle Rock03 - Just A Little Bit04 - Early In The Morning05 - Tattoo'd Lady06 - Hands Off07 - Pistol Slapper Blues08 - Too Much Alcohol09 - A Million Miles Away10 - Bullfrog Blues
Joe Bonamassa - "Tattoo'd Lady" - The Spirit of Rory Live From Cork
I know it is said 'comparison are odious' but puhleeze! This is how it’s done! TURN IT UP!
Rory Gallagher - Tattoo'd Lady (Live At The Cork Opera House, Ireland / 1987)
I always thought someone like Rory should have given Joe lessons but hey!
Of course the definitive version of "Tattoo'd Lady" is on Irish Tour, the guitar solo after the last verse still amazes me. He plays it so effortlessly, like he's drinking a glass of water while at the same time makes it sound like two guitars playing at the same time. Good for Joe for keeping Rory's name out there, but he really does pale in comparison. The only other guitar player out there that keeps me as entertained as Rory is Robin Trower this man has never played a wasted note either
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