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Live in Montreux

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I have the DVD of this and it is one of the greatest DVDs ever. I like the CD but the sound quality on some tracks is not what I expected. Some tracks are better than others, the stuff from '79 sounds great. I suppose Irish Tour, Stagestruck, and Live in Europe have spoiled me. It is a must have though just because its Rory.

Rory Gallagher was relatively unknown outside of the UK & Europe in his life time. That is all changing now that his music is opening up to the world.
Listen to any of his recordings & you will quickly know why Jimi Hendrix referred to Rory Gallagher as the best Rock guitarist in the world.
Rory Gallagher was in his natural enviroment playing live, this CD captures the brilliance of the man at a venue he made his own for over 20 years, Montreux Jazz Festival.
Vale Rory, you were the best.

Rory Gallagher at his best live - what could be better. The versions of "Philby" and "Shin Kickin' Morning" are incredible. The only downside to this CD is that it is not nearly long enough. Instead of culling these from the DVD of the same name, they should have put ALL the DVD music onto the CD (or multiple CD's) as a couple of my very favorites from the shows are missing here. I bought the CD mainly to play in car and highly recommend the DVD - it deserves ten stars!

for those of you who know: rory live, no need to say more...ah, for those of you who know not of rory, this became a favorite live gig for rory and company, and this release covered the years he played there, and his work does soar with the eagles...or the bog woof!!!

The man had all that is good and admirable about rock music. Honesty, real passion, musicianship, a true love affair for the music and the instrument, qualities that are practically lost today in a time when "Best Of 2006" lists are filled with people that no-one will remember by the time of the "Best Of 2007" lists. And this really shows all over this set of Rory's live recordings at the Montreux festival over the years. It's incredible that there is not one filler in this compilation that reminds us what a huge guitar-god Rory could be if he was a bit more "marketing oriented". A must have and not only for Rory completists.

I agree with the others - not as enjoyable as the DVD but this is Rory on all cylinders. The abuse, by the way, was liver trouble, and he died of an infection after a transplant.

You have to buy this. Other treats that I have reviewed are Montreux DVD, Rory Live (Rockpalast) DVD, Taste Live at the Isle of Wight CD (Johnny Winter didn't even come near and I remeber everybody saying he blew Jimi "tuning problems" Hendrix off the stage (as did Procol Harum with Robin Trower). Legend has now submerged what really happened.....) and the first album, Taste CD. I will review On the Boards, Taste's second album, shortly: I have just bought it for the third time in 37 years and I am staggered at how mature and clever Rory is on this fabulous collection. What's going On? has a solo that will blister your paintwork, and his saxophone on On The Boards is a revelation. 21 he was. Buy all of these or The Great God Zorg will make you listen to Joe Satriani and Steve Vai for the next 1,000 years. You have been warned.

Next to the Irish Tour this is my favorite Rory Gallagher. The first couple of cuts are not very well recorded with some amp noise and poor recording. Other than that it is great. I love Philby and this is a good live rendition. Very sorry he abused himself so much that he left much too early!

Look People, if you are looking for blues, this is the place. I have'nt even heard this yet. And I don't need to. Those who read this and have it in their heart will know what I'm talking about. Rory was a legend. He was so, because of his unique style and his dedication to his craft, and even more so for his ability to repell the temptations of the business in which he was in. Of all the music that is out there for us to listen to and enjoy and scrutinize, Rory still shines as an icon of the "roots" from which we all flourished as listeners. He played, he played extremely well and he played for us, and all that he asked in return was a smile. There are few of his fabric around today. Unless you are a dedicated follower of fasion, you will agree, that anything this man did in his life is worth more than a brief listen. So don't just listen, absorb! Absorb until it hurts.......then you'll know what I'm talking about!!!!