Irish Tour '74 [Import, Live]

Rory Gallagher | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 5, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: Demon (UK)
• ASIN: B00000117E
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #475,490 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cradle Rock

2. I Wonder Who (Who's gonna Be Your Sweet Man)

3. Tattoo'd Lady

4. Too Much Alcohol

5. As The Crow Flies

6. A Million Miles Away

7. Walk On Hot Coals

8. Who's That Coming

9. (Back On My) Stomping Ground

Editorial Reviews

In 1974, award winning film maker Tony Palmer followed Rory Gallagher and his band on their tour of Ireland. The subsequent movie was released in cinemas to great critical acclaim and has gone on to be accepted as one of the great rock films. Being released in conjunction with the newly remastered DVD and,for the first time ever, Blu-ray, the "Irish Tour" LP provides the soundtrack to one of the great rock films of all time. --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boogie with the Angels, November 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Irish Tour 74 (Audio CD)

In the late 60's and early 70's, rock was ruled by the guitar gods. Clapton with his smooth licks and easy control. Hendrix with his brash individual style. And Page with his ever adventurous spirit. I had the privilege to see them all. Clapton in a tasty but rare appearance with Derek and the Dominoes. Hendrix in two inconsistent sets that flashed brilliance and boredom. And Page in an arena-sized homage to self indulgence.

Then there was Rory. Eschewing the wall of amplifiers and the "wish-to-kill sound", Gallagher stripped his set to the bare minimum. Small amps, small drum set, and a beat-up old Stratocaster. While the guitar gods brought their large amp banks and egos to match, Gallagher brought his "nice-guy" persona and determined work ethic. Always the gentleman, always the humble showman, Gallagher always put the audience first. And he always delivered a great show!

Clapton had his taste. Hendrix had his sexuality. Page had his trips to tonal nirvana. But nobody, NOBODY, could boogie like Rory! In the 70's, I saw Rory four or five times. Every time I left the concert with a big smile on my face.

IRISH TOUR `74 is proof positive of Rory's talents as a guitarist and a showman. The album displays Rory's "let's have a party" spirit with a band as tight as you'll ever hear. From Cradle Rock to Walk on Hot Coals, Rory will have you up and dancing around the room from the first note. Because it has some of the best blues-boogie music from the era, IRISH TOUR `74 is one of the best live albums of the 70's.

Rory, you gave us your best here below. Now, boogie with the angels.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars irish tour 74 a smokin live album, January 27, 2001

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bob lawless (kingman arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irish Tour 74 (Audio CD)

What a great album. I first saw Rory in '72 in NYC opening for Deep Purple. Fabulous live show. When the Irish tour lp came out, I wanted the whole world to hear it. The CD sounds even better!!! Cradle Rock is classic Rory! You will love A million miles away, walk on hot coals,too much alcohol, as the crow flies is a superb acoustic number. Listen to this cd, feel the emotion that Rory plays with!!! You will love it!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love good guitar playing JUST BUY IT, February 25, 2000

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Arquimedes Mendes (Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irish Tour 74 (Audio CD)

Rory is among the great unspoken and unknown guitar heroes of the 70's. Such a shame for the music business. If you like amazing guitar playing, soulfull writing and having a good time with music just listen to A million miles away. Sure you gonna buy it. Just one of the finnest blues rock CDs you gonna find.