BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE DECEMBER 5TH 1974 TOUR TATTOO.
William Rory Gallagher Born 2nd March 1948 in Ballyshannon County Donegal
Ireland . Origin Cork Ireland was an Irish Musician & Songwriter & Amazing
Guitarist . He is known for his Virtuosic Style of Guitar Playing & is often
referred to as the Greatest Guitarist you’ve never heard of. In 1966 Gallagher
formed The Blues Rock Power Band Trio Taste which experienced moderate
Commercial Success & Popularity in the United Kingdom . After the dissolution
of Taste . Gallagher pursued a Solo Career releasing music throughout the 70s
& 80s & Selling more than 30million Records Worldwide . Gallagher’s popularity
declined through out the 1980s due to change within the Music Industry &
Poor Health . He received a Liver Transplant in 1995 but he Died of complications
Later that same Year in London at the age of 47 & will be sadly missed so much.
Debut Solo Studio Album Rory Gallagher ( 1971 ) & His Fifth Studio Album
Tattoo ( 1973 ) Years Active 1963-1995 . Genres Blues Rock & Hard Rock .
Labels Polydor / Alco / Chrysalis / Demon & Capo . Line Up Rory Gallagher
Vocals / Lead Guitar / Harmonica & Mandolin ( 1963 -1995 ) ex. ex. ex.
Gerry Mc Avoy Bass Guitar ( 1972 -1978 ) ex. ex. ex. Lou Martin Keyboards
( 1972 -1978 ) ex. ex. ex. Rod De ‘Ath Drums & Percussion ex. ex. ex. Magic .
SONG 1. Tattoo’d Lady ex. ” Tattoo’d Lady ” ” Bearded Baby ” ” They’re my family
” When I was lonely ” ” Something told me , where ” ” I could always be ”
SONG 2. Cradle Rock ex. If I was a cradle , then you’d let me rock ” ” If I was
a pony , then you let me trot ” ” If I was the Atom , then you split me in three ”
” When I want to see you Baby , don’t you look on me ” Amazing arrangement.
SONG 3. Million Miles Away ex. ” This hotel bar is full of people ” ” The piano
man is really laying it down ” ” The old Bartender is as high as a steeple so
why tonight should I wear a frown ? ” Outstanding Guitar work & Vocals .
SONG 4. Too Much Alcohol ex. ( JB Hutto & The Hanks Cover ) ” Yeahhh…”
” To much Alcohol ” ” Yeahhh….” ” I went down 31st Street ” ” To pick up
a jug of Alcohol ” Another amazing arrangement & overall Sounds Magic .
SONG 5. Going To My Home Town ex. ” ” Mama’s in the kitchen baking up a pie”
” Daddy’s is in the backyard , get a job , Son ” ” You know you ought to Try ”
SONG 6. Pistol Slapper Blues ex. ” Well I’d know my Dog ” ” Anywhere Here
I’m Back ” ” Well I know my Rider , if I see her in the Dark ” Brilliant playing.
SONG 7. Bullfrog Blues ex. ( William Harris Cover ) ” Well did you ever wake
up with them Bullfrogs on your mind ? ” ( Repeat Once ) ” You had to sit
there Laughing ” ” Laughing just to keep from Crying ” Band just Magic .
SONG 8. In Your Town ex. ” Look out Baby , Your Man is back in Town ”
( Repeat Once ) ” Look out Baby , I won’t stand no messin’ round ” This has
been a wonderful Set from this Amazing Artist & his Fantastic Band of
Talented Musicians at the Amazing Blackpool Opera House . Pure Magic.
SCARLET LIGHT 