RORY GALLAGHER – Live In New York 1974 – CD

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On the evening of September 8, 1974, Rory Gallagher brought his explosive blend of blues, rock and Irish fire to the intimate stage of My Father’s Place, the legendary Roslyn, New York club that became a proving ground for the era’s greatest performers. This live radio broadcast recording captures Gallagher and his powerhouse band at the height of their powers, delivering a sweat-drenched set that brims with raw energy and virtuosity.

From the opening guitar salvo to the last encore, Rory’s trademark slide work and soulful phrasing are on full display, revealing why he remains one of the most revered guitarists in rock history. Classics like Tattoo’d Lady and A Million Miles Away are stretched and reshaped into thrilling, improvisatory journeys, while blues standards crackle with a spontaneous electricity that only a small, packed club can ignite.

Backed by Gerry McAvoy on bass and Rod de’Ath on drums, Gallagher drives the trio with fearless intensity, fusing the grit of Chicago blues with the urgency of hard rock. The result is a night of music that feels both timeless and immediate–a snapshot of a musician in absolute command of his craft and connecting with an audience on a deeply personal level.

Painstakingly remastered from the original tapes, Live at My Father’s Place offers.

Tracklist:

1. Tattoo’d Lady
2. Early In The Morning
3. Cradle Rock
4. Just A Little Bit
5. Walk On Hot Coals
6. A Million Miles Away
7. Hands Off
8. Bullfrog Blues