In a career dating back to the 1960s he has played with bands including Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, Greg Lake and Skid Row as well as having a successful solo career.
Moore started performing from a young age and got his first good guitar at the age of 14. In a career lasting over 30 years he has demonstrated that he is a fine musician, and his unique style of playing has adapted to very different music genres, including jazz rock jazz, blues, electric blues, hard rock, celtic rock and heavy metal.
One of his most famous non-blues records is Wild Frontier, his first studio album after a trip back to his native Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1985, this album has several songs about Ireland and even the music itself is steeped in Celtic roots. The title track was intended to be sung by Phil Lynott, however Lynott's death in January 1986 prevented that. The album is dedicated to Lynott's memory, with the words "For Philip" on the rear cover.
Wild Frontier contains the hit "Over the Hills and Far Away", which reached #20 in the UK as well as a cover of the Australian band The Easybeats' hit of the middle of the 1960s, "Friday on My Mind". The Max Middleton-penned "The Loner" was originally recorded by Cozy Powell for his Over the Top album in 1979 (which Moore did perform on, albeit not on Powell's recording of "The Loner"), but was substantially altered by Moore for his own recording, thus he was credited as a co-writer.
For blues fans, Moore's best recorded, live performance on video is "LIVE BLUES" recorded in a small night club in London and was released in 1992 on VHS. It is now available on DVD as well. "LIVE BLUES" also features two songs with B.B. King appearing on stage with Moore. "The Thrill Is Gone" on this recording is probably the best version of this, complete with More's Midnight Horns, female backup singers and dueling guitars. Many of Moore's standard songs are on this 90 minute show and were mixed better than most of the studio versions of the same tunes for a very rich and full sound. Even Moore's voice sounds better than it usually does in the studio. Moore did not seem interested in touring the United States.
Connection with Peter Green
According to numerous interviews he has given to guitar magazines, he was the protege of British Blues pioneer Peter Green, whom he had always admired ever since the Bluesbreakers days. When Green quit Fleetwood Mac and the entire music scene, he sold his famous nasal-sounding 1959 Gibson Les Paul to Moore for the same price that Moore had managed to sell his then guitar (a Gibson SG) for. The nasal sound of the neck pickup on Green's guitar was not, as used to be believed, the result of the pickup having been turned backwards, but instead its two coils had been - perhaps accidentally - reconnected in parallel and out of phase, as per the "in between" positions of a Fender Stratocaster. Moore has used this guitar in the recordings of some songs of his albums Still Got The Blues, After Hours and Blues For Greeny. Green and Moore also reportedly had a disagreement regarding what guitar the former was playing in the song "Albatross". Moore insists it was the Les Paul, because the guitar tone was particularly warm and rich in the bass, while Peter Green maintains he was using a Strat, as the vibrato in that song was not finger vibrato, but subtle tremolo arm vibrato. Up to the day of his death, Green and Moore remained good friends.
Guitars used
Over the years Gary has used numerous guitars. These include: Peter Green's 1959 Gibson Les Paul, Peter Green's 1961 Fender Stratocaster and 1950s Gibson Les Paul Junior. He has also used guitars from Charvel, Ibanez, Hamer, Jackson and Heritage. Amplification has generally come from Marshall, though Soldanos and Fender have also been used, as well as transistor-driven Dean Markley units (especially in the studio). He also has used numerous effects over the years. these include; Delay units such as the Echoplex, Overdrive/Booster units such as the Boss DS-1, Ibanez Tubescreamer variants, Marshall Bluesbreaker and Guv'nor pedals as well as Wah-Wah pedals such as the Vox Wah. He appears nowadays to favour Gibson and Fender Guitars through Marshall amps with any of the above Overdrive pedals and Wah pedals to make his sound.
Solo career
In 1973 he released his first solo album as the Gary Moore Band. In 1979 his solo career started again with help from Phil Lynott, the combination of Gary's blues based guitar and Phil's voice produced "Parisenne Walkways" which reached the UK Top Ten in April 1979 and the no.2 album 'Black Rose'. After a series of powerful rock records Gary returned to blues music with Still Got the Blues, with contributions from B. B. King, Albert King and Albert Collins the album was well received by fans and a huge success. Gary stayed with the blues format until 1997 when he decided to experiment with modern dance beats in Dark Days In Paradise; this left many fans as well as the music press confused. Back to the Blues saw Gary return to the tried and tested blues format.
Albums
* Grinding Stone, 1973
* Parisienne Walkways, 1977
* Back on the Streets, 1978
* Corridors of Power, 1982
* Live at the Marquee, 1983
* Rockin' Every Night - Live in Japan, 1983
* Victims of the Future, 1983
* Dirty Fingers, 1984
* We Want Moore, 1984
* Run for Cover, 1985
* Wild Frontier, 1987
* After the War, 1989
* Still Got the Blues, 1990
* After Hours, 1992
* Blues Alive, 1993
* Ballads & Blues 1982-1994, 1994
* Blues For Greeny, 1995
* Dark Days in Paradise, 1997
* Out in the Fields - The Very Best of Part 1, 1998
* Blood of Emeralds - The Very Best of Part 2, 1999
* A Different Beat, 1999
* Back to the Blues, 2001
* Power Of The Blues, 2004
* Old New Ballads Blues, 2006
* Close As You Get, 2007
* Bad For You Baby, 2008
Singles
* Parisienne Walkways
* Out in the Fields
* Empty Rooms
* Wild Frontier
* Still Got the Blues
The Future (2005-present)
Later on in 2006, Gary will support BB King on his 'Farewell UK Tour'. It unfortunately did not lead to a tour of the United States with BB King.
The studio album entitled 'Old New Ballads Blues' was a follow up of 2004's 'Power of the Blues' and it featured new material as well as new versions of fan favourites 'Midnight Blues' and 'All your Love'
Gary Moore has also sold his Les Paul that was given to him by Peter Green to a private owner.
On February 6th 2011, he died from a heart attack in his sleep while on holiday in Spain.
External links
* The Official Gary Moore World Wide Website: http://www.gary-moore.com/
* The Lord Of The Strings - World Wide Gary Moore Fansite: http://www.garymoore.hu/eng.htm Thanks for the music.
I Love You More Than You'll Eve
Gary Moore Lyrics
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Well, you can say I told you so
And if I ever hurt you, baby
You know I hurt myself as well
[Chorus]
Is that any way for a man to carry on?
Do you think I want my loved one gone?
More than you'll ever know
When I wasn't making very much money
You know where my paycheck went
I brought it on home to you, baby
I never even spent one red cent
[Chorus]
I'm not trying to be just any kind of man
You know that I'm just trying to be someone
You can love and trust and understand
I know that I must try to be
A part of you that no one else can see
But I gotta hear you say, I gotta hear you say
It's alright
I'm only flesh and blood
But I can be anything that you demand
Well, I can be king of everything
Or just a tiny grain of sand
[Chorus]
I said, I love you more than you'll ever know
I said, I love you more than you'll ever know
Gary Moore's song "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" portrays a man who is devoted to his lover and would rather harm himself than hurt her. In the first stanza, he acknowledges that if he ever decides to leave her, he is aware of the consequences and accepts the responsibility. The second part of the stanza emphasizes that he is deeply in love and would never intentionally hurt her. The chorus then follows with the man asking if his actions are appropriate and whether he wants his lover to leave him in return. He then openly declares his love for her more than she will ever know.
The second verse admits to the financial struggles he encounters but reveals his determination to make sure his paycheck goes to her. He wanted her to have it all, even if it means sacrificing his own needs. The chorus repeats the essence of the song but portrays a deeper meaning - the man's insatiable love for his lover contrary to appearances. The song finishes by saying that he is just a man, nothing more, nothing less, however, he is willing to become anything for her.
The song portrays a deep longing for love and devotion. The man insists that his love is more than what his partner can comprehend. Although this song has been covered by different artists, it is notably known as one of Gary Moore's cover songs that have touched the hearts of many. The song has gained massive popularity and has earned a place in the music industry. Moreover, the song's cover gives it a unique tone, different from its originality.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever leave you
In the event that I ever depart from your life
Well, you can say I told you so
You may have the right to point out that you predicted my departure
And if I ever hurt you, baby
In the event that I ever cause you pain, my love
You know I hurt myself as well
Understand that any pain I cause you is felt just as much by me
Is that any way for a man to carry on?
Is this manner of behavior befitting a man?
Do you think I want my loved one gone?
Do you believe that I have a desire to lose my beloved?
Said, I love you more than you'll ever know
I express to you that you are loved beyond your comprehension
When I wasn't making very much money
During times of financial hardship
You know where my paycheck went
You're aware that my entire earnings went to you
I brought it on home to you, baby
I literally took the money home and gave it to you
I never even spent one red cent
I didn't keep any of the money for myself
I'm not trying to be just any kind of man
I am not attempting to be an everyday, average man
You know that I'm just trying to be someone
You realize that I'm simply striving to be someone for you to love, trust, and understand
I know that I must try to be
I am aware that I need to make an effort to become
A part of you that no one else can see
A unique part of you, inaccessible to anyone else
But I gotta hear you say, I gotta hear you say
But I need to hear you verbalize
It's alright
That everything is fine
I'm only flesh and blood
I'm simply a human being
But I can be anything that you demand
However, I'm capable of being whatever you require
Well, I can be king of everything
I have the potential to be the ruler of all things
Or just a tiny grain of sand
Or I can be as insignificant as a grain of sand
Said, I love you more than you'll ever know
I want you to comprehend that my love for you knows no bounds
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL KOOPER
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Ed Miley
I've said it before and I'll say it again...Gary never got the exposure here in the states back during the 80's. While EVH was rightfully getting the attention for changing the way people hear & played guitar he dodged a major competition bullet by the early death of Randy Rhoades and Gary Moore not being more exposed here. I was lucky enough (.i.e) old enough to see Gary play in Thin Lizzy while they were opening for Queen in '77. After seeing that show I started playing guitar, in the fashion of Gary Moore and still do, and that was after hearing Van Halen 1. While VH 1 is awesome it didn't ignite anything inside of me. The 2nd time I saw Gary was opening for Def Leppard I think in '82/ He played a handful of dates and then was off the tour for reasons I'm not sure of. My opinion is that he was crushing Def Leppard ...but in my heart I don't believe he was really one for the MTV generation. His songs at the time were not go have fun, chicks and fast car songs. He was writting and singing alot at that time about war in Northern Ireland and other global conflict against a back drop of the best hard rock I can think of.
Gary's flash comes from inner anger and raw power and a combination of influences, inner thought that others did not learn from. His vision and tone are unmatched.
His return to the blues in '90 captivated me then and now. After Hours & Still Got The Blues are perhaps the two finest blues, blues rock albums over the past 30 years. His Blues For Greeny is spectacular. His guest appearances with numerous artists over the years always leave you in awe and while his solo is always the highlight he seldom stole the show from the artist.
You watch a clip like this and it's akin to watching a brewing storm that unleashes it's furry and then leaves.
RIP.
Laurylie Polito
"I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know"
If I ever leave you, baby
You can say I told you so
And if I ever hurt you
You know I hurt myself as well
Is that any way for a man to carry on?
Do you think I want my loved one gone?
Said, I love you more than you'll ever know
More than you'll ever know
When I wasn't making much money
You know where my paycheck went
You know I brought it home to you, baby
And I never spent a red cent
Is that any way for a man to carry on?
Do you think I want my loved one gone?
Said, I love you more than you'll ever know
More than you'll ever know
Now listen to this
I'm not trying to be, just any kind of man, no I ain't
I'm just trying to be somebody
You can love, trust and understand
I know, I know, I know that I can be
A part of you that no one else could see, yeah
But I gotta hear you say, I got to hear you say
It's alright
I'm only flesh and blood
But I could be anything that you demand
I could be King of everything
Or just a tiny grain of sand, now tell me
Is that anyway for a man to carry on?
Do you think that I want my loved one gone?
I love you more than you'll ever know
I said, "I love you, I love, I love you"
Don't want nobody else but you
Gastón Lizarraga
Si alguna vez te dejo bebé
If I ever leave you, baby
Puedes decir que te lo dije
You can say I told you so
Y si alguna vez te lastimo
And if I ever hurt you
Sabes, yo también me lastimé
You know, I hurt myself as well
¿Es esa la forma en que un hombre puede continuar?
Is that any way for a man to carry on
¿Crees que quiero que se vaya mi ser querido?
Do you think I want my loved one gone
Dije te amo
Said I love you
Más de lo que sabrás jamás
More than you'll ever know
Más de lo que sabrás jamás
More than you'll ever know
Cuando no estaba haciendo mucho dinero
When I wasn't making much money
Sabes donde fue mi cheque de pago
You know where my paycheck went
Sabes, te lo traje a casa, cariño
You know, I brought it home to you, baby
Y nunca gasté un centavo rojo
And I never spent a red cent
¿Es esa la forma en que un hombre puede continuar?
Is that any way for a man to carry on
¿Crees que quiero que se vaya mi ser querido?
Do you think I want my loved one gone
Dije te amo
Said I love you
Más de lo que nunca sabrás, sí
More than you'll ever know, yeah
Más de lo que sabrás jamás
More than you'll ever know
Ahora escucha esto
Now listen to this
No estoy tratando de ser cualquier tipo de hombre
I'm not trying to be just any kind of man
No, no lo soy
No, I ain't
Solo trato de ser alguien
I'm just trying to be somebody
Puedes amar, confiar y entender
You can love, trust and understand
Lo sé, lo sé, sé que puedo ser
I know, I know, I know that I can be
Una parte de ti que nadie más podría ver, sí
A part of you that no one else could see, yeah
Pero tengo que oírte decir
But I gotta hear you say
Tengo que oírte decir
I got to hear you say
Esta bien
It's alright
Solo soy carne y sangre
I'm only flesh and blood
Pero puedo ser cualquier cosa que exijas
But I can be anything that you demand
Puedo ser el rey de todo
I can be King of everything
O solo un pequeño grano de arena
Or just a tiny grain of sand
Ahora dime
Now tell me
¿Es eso de todos modos para que un hombre continúe?
Is that anyway for a man to carry on
¿Crees que quiero que se vaya mi ser querido?
Do you think that I want my loved one gone
Te quiero
I love you
Más de lo que sabrás jamás
More than you'll ever know
Dije que te amo
I said I love you
Te amo te amo hey
I love you, I love you, hey
No quiero a nadie más que a ti
Don't want nobody else but you
Heavenly Guitar
I've played guitar for years and I can do all of kindsstuff but there is just something about Gary Moore that goes beyond anything I've seen. He is like the perfect combination of talent, technique and soul. Beautiful.
Fogboundturtle
it's the goldtop guitar. they play better than any other color
Wagiblues
Gary Moore - why must such good musicians ever die
MUSTONEN OSAMA
@MrParisienWalkways tlkka ajanko
Danny Brew
@Dennis Cole Thats it,, well put!
Danny Brew
Well said H
MrParisienWalkways
He never got the credit he deserved even in death but he is the fucking greatest guitarist that ever walked this planet.
58LP
Sublime guitarist, enjoyed some wonderful band musicians also. The Wild Frontier/Istadion peaked for me, Although I was Very fortunate to see him on the Blues tour ~ Manchester Apollo, Just a Wonderful gifted guy, who has given millions of people wonderful hours of sublime melodic music of many genres. RIP Fella.
Sharon Wheatley
Well said and so true ❤️
Mark Robertson
Don"t forget the great singing voice.... A Real Raw Talent.... Unique