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A WONDERFUL TREAT FOR RORY FANS
ok rory gallagher fans, here it is, a great dvd from the classic irish tour of 74'. some people said there were to many close-ups of rory in this film, and not enough of rory playing his guitar. i did not think so! in fact i think it was filmed very "evenly" giving the other band members a chance to shine, as well as the fans, and some very interesting footage of ireland. there is one scene where rory walks into a guitar shop and starts playing some guitars, i think he mentioned it was where he got his first guitar, or something to that extent!
it's nice to here rory talk to the fans, and to the movie interviewer. about how he plays certain guitars, uses his slide, etc...you just can't help, but like this guy! you can just see how nice and humble he really was!
the mixing on this dvd is great for something almost 30 years old.you can really crank it up! "cradle rock", and "tatoo lady" sound very nice!
the bottom line is, if you're a rory gallagher fan, you must have this dvd. i hope this is a forward trend for some other rory shows to come out on dvd, like "live in cork" and maybe some hidden treasures nobody has seen!

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Raw and magical!
Anyone who's a big fan of blues-rock or guitar-hero rock of the sixties and seventies should get a huge thrill out of this gem. It begins with scenes of the sea thrusting into the Irish coast and then makes its way into a spellbound onstage version of 'Walk On Hot Coals'. Rory Gallagher was definitely the most under-rated blues-rock guitarist of all time; this DVD is proof of it. His style and tone are both blustery and unrefined, but natural and brown-toned as well. His band of himself on vocal and guitar (mainly a strat player), Gerry McAvoy (bass), Lou Martin (piano), and Rod de'Ath (drums), is loud and raw blues-rock heaven. The backstage interviews are interesting too, as they show how electrified and personable he really was. It was obvious how much he loved playing live by the huge smile on his face and the way he interacted with the crowd. The scenes of Belfast and the rough old Irish nightclubs and venues just add to the raw beauty of the music. I'll watch, and listen, to this one many times over, I'm sure.

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Don't Miss This One
Rory Gallagher! This is a great piece of Rory for those who were lucky enough to have seen him personally and especially for those who didn't have the chance. Thank goodness that this glimpse of Rory is available for history. The man and his music were greatly undervalued. Check this performance out and also get a peek at a simply nice human being. Unspoiled by the business, unchecked in his enthusiasm and unparralled in his gift. Pure. Unique. Greatness. Enjoy. Charlie G., Brooklyn NY usa