Rory Gallagher – The Best Of (Vinyl 2LP)

If ever there was a “musician’s musician” then that accolade surely belongs to Rory Gallagher. Renowned for his blistering live performances and highly respected for his dedication to his craft, he died in 1995, aged just 47, yet his reputation has continued to flourish in the years since. Indeed, some of rock’s most seminal figures, from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, Queen’s Brian May to The Smiths’ Johnny Marr, have cited him as an influence. Gallagher remains a touchstone for all would-be guitar heroes in the 21st Century. Following the success of the recent albums Blues (2019) and Check Shirt Wizard – Live in ’77 (2020), UMe presents a new Rory Gallagher best of collection. The 15-track double album gathers his most legendary songs compiled from across his recording career, including tracks from Rory’s seminal first band Taste through to his last studio album Fresh Evidence (1992).

When asked “How does it feel to be the best guitarist in the world,” Jimi replied, “I don’t know, why don’t you go and ask Rory Gallagher.” – Jimi Hendrix

“The man who got me back into the blues.” – Eric Clapton

“There are a million guys who sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never heard anybody who could really pull off sounding like Rory Gallagher.” – Slash

LP1

1. Bad Penny
2. Shadow Play
3. I Fall Apart
4. Calling Card
5. What’s Going On
6. All Around Man
7. A Million Miles Away
8. Just The Smile

LP2

1. Seven Days
2. Jinxed
3. Edged In Blue
4. Philby
5. Walk On Hot Coals
6. Tattoo’d Lady
7. Crest of a Wave