Live recordings
The recordings on this page were made live and then, for the most part, mixed by amateurs to remain faithful to the band's usual sound production.
This recording was mixed by Jérémy Cox, thank you to him!
Released in October 1976, this album is the band's eighth and the last to feature Rod De'Ath and Lou Martin.
It is often considered Rory Gallagher's best studio album.
We recommend reading this excerpt from the French reference site created by Jacques Mouchet.
This is an original song by Muddy Waters, covered many times by Rory, in versions that are completely different from one another, as was his habit.
Irish Tour '74 is Rory Gallagher's sixth album, the second recorded live. It was released on 21 July 1974 and was produced by Gallagher himself.
The recordings were made at the Ulster Hall in Belfast (28 and 29 December 1973), the Carlton Cinema in Dublin (2 January 1974) and the City Hall in Cork (3 and 5 January 1974) during his Irish tour.
Handcrafted mixing at home...
From the album ‘Calling Card’ (see above).
A superb love song!
Mixed by Jérémy Cox.
Against the Grain is Rory Gallagher's seventh album (his fifth studio album). It was released in October 1975.
The track ‘I Take What I Want’ was written by Isaac Hayes and Mabon Hodges for Sam & Dave.
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Fresh Evidence, released in 1990, is Rory Gallagher's fourteenth and final album during his lifetime (his eleventh studio album).
The track ‘King of Zydeco’ is a tribute to Clifton Chenier, the first accordionist to use this instrument to play zydeco, a blend of Cajun and Creole music with jazz and blues influences.
Geraint Watkins plays the accordion on this album.
For ‘Bourbon 49%’, Stéphane takes on the role in fine style.
Mixed by Jérémy Cox, many thanks to him!
‘Defender’ is his thirteenth album (his tenth studio album). It was released on 1 July 1987 and was produced by Rory Gallagher himself.
Five years had passed since the previous album (during which time Rory toured constantly in Europe and the United States, and even behind the Iron Curtain, which were among the first concerts given by a rock band!).
‘Continental Op’ is a tribute to American author Dashiell Hammett, of whom Rory was a big fan.
The ‘Continental OP’ is a private detective, the central character in many of Hammett's short stories, who also wrote ‘The Maltese Falcon’ (made into a film starring Humphrey Bogart).
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Released in November 1973, ‘Tattoo’ is the band's fifth studio album.
I have always believed, perhaps incorrectly, that this song refers to his trusty Stratocaster, which accompanied him throughout his career.
This recording was mixed by Jérémy Cox, thank you to him!
Album recorded in 1968 and released in the United Kingdom in April 1969.
The band was then called Taste (1st version). Rory was accompanied by Richard McCracken (bass) and John Wilson (drums).
‘Blister on the Moon’ is one of the few protest songs written by Rory (the only one?).
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Second album by the band ‘Taste’, recorded in 1968 and released in January 1970.
The band's signature song, played as the opening act at the Isle of Wight Festival on 28 August 1970.
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From the album ‘Calling Card’ (see above).
‘Do you read me?!!!’
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Top Priority is Rory Gallagher's tenth album (his eighth studio album).
It was released on 16 September 1979.
Another beautiful love song!
Mixed by Jérémy Cox.
‘Cradle Rock’ is an original track from the album ‘Tattoo’.
Irish Tour '74 is Rory Gallagher's sixth album, the second to be recorded live. It was released on 21 July 1974 and was produced by Gallagher himself.
The recordings were made at the Ulster Hall in Belfast (28 and 29 December 1973), the Carlton Cinema in Dublin (2 January 1974) and the City Hall in Cork (3 and 5 January 1974) during his Irish tour.
Handcrafted mixing at home...
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