On December 3, 2008, a Munich, Germany court ruled that Moore's guitar solo was plagiarized from a little-known (at least outside of Germany) song published in 1974 called "Nordrach" by the German band Jud's Gallery. Moore has denied knowing of the song, due to its unavailability on record or CD at the time of studio work on his album; the court stated that the song could have been heard on the radio or in a live performance during that time. The court also stated that there was no evidence that the guitar solo was lifted from "Nordrach," but copyright infringement does not depend on outright theft. Moore was ordered to pay Juergen Winter, leader of Jud's Gallery, an undisclosed amount in damages.
Prior to this album Moore's work had consisted of predominantly jazz-fusion with Colosseum II and rock and hard rock styles including his work with Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, G-Force as well as a large repertoire of solo work. This album, as evidenced by its title, is a departure from hard rock to an electric blues style. Still Got the Blues has been arguably the most successful of Moore's solo album as it was well received by old fans and also converted many who had never heard of the Irish guitarist before. The album's visibility and success was assisted by contributions from well known veterans Albert King, Albert Collins and George Harrison. Interestingly Moore chose to record his lead vocal in the control room with the then just released Shure Beta 58 supercardiod microphone rather than the studio typical big phantom powered condensor microphone in a sound booth. It is argued that this assisted him to achieve as greater passion and live feel whilst still maintaining studio polish.
Still Got the Blues
Gary Moore Lyrics
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But I found out the hard way
There's a price you have to pay
I found out that love was no friend of mine
I should have known time after time
So long, it was so long ago
But I've still got the blues for you
Used to be so easy to fall in love again
But I found out the hard way
It's a road that leads to pain
I found that love was more than just a game
You're playin' to win, but you lose just the same
So long, it was so long ago
But I've still got the blues for you
So many years since I've seen your face
Here in my heart, there's an empty space
Where you used to be
So long, it was so long ago
But I've still got the blues for you
Though the days come and go
There is one thing I know
I've still got the blues for you
In Gary Moore's song "Still Got the Blues," the lyrics tell the story of a man who has been hurt by love but still can’t seem to shake the feelings he has for someone from his past. He reflects on the pain and the price he paid for love and how it wasn't always easy to just fall in love again. He realizes that love was not his friend, and every time he thought he had moved on, his heart still aches for the person he loved.
The lyrics are deeply emotional and resonate with so many people who have experienced heartbreak. The song is more than just a typical blues tune; it’s a ballad with a strong melody that captures the sadness and longing of someone who has lost love. The haunting guitar solo in the middle of the song adds to the emotional impact of the lyrics.
The final lines of "Still Got the Blues" indicate that the singer hasn't been able to move on, even though so much time has passed. He knows that the love he has for this person will always be with him, and that's just the way it is. The song is a powerful reminder of the impact that love can have on our lives and how it can leave a lasting impression.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to be so easy to give my heart away
I used to give my heart away easily without much thought.
But I found out the hard way
But I learned from experience that it can be difficult.
There's a price you have to pay
There are consequences to giving your heart away easily.
I found out that love was no friend of mine
I realized that love was not always kind to me.
I should have known time after time
I should have learned from my past experiences.
So long, it was so long ago
It has been a long time since I gave my heart away easily.
But I've still got the blues for you
But I still feel sad about losing you.
Used to be so easy to fall in love again
I used to easily fall in love again without much thought.
But I found out the hard way
But I learned from experience that it can be painful.
It's a road that leads to pain
Falling in love can lead to heartache and disappointment.
I found that love was more than just a game
I learned that love is not just something to play with or take lightly.
You're playin' to win, but you lose just the same
You may think that love is a competition, but sometimes you still end up losing.
So many years since I've seen your face
It has been many years since I last saw you.
Here in my heart, there's an empty space
I still feel a void in my heart where you used to be.
Where you used to be
Where your presence in my life used to be.
Though the days come and go
Although time passes by.
There is one thing I know
One thing that I am certain of.
I've still got the blues for you
I still feel sad about losing you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gary Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fabricioribeiro8311
His guitar cries, he cries, i cry, you cry, everybody cries
@victorguittard7525
Such a empty space he left on this planet. Hei smissed
@russellnorth1418
To me, Stevie's guitar sings to my soul, he sings I sing, we rejoice in Stevie and remember his legacy. But I hear you..
@user-rk8yv2pq2e
Don't cry ... but sad..
Wish he were here 😪
RIP 🙏
@user-yz7rh6gm8q
don't cry for me fabricio
@leeyandzlim7763
Dam right
@helmutb.2700
This is definitely one of the most iconic moments in music history.
@manan-543
@@LoganStryker82why are u here then. Go listen to gay bts
@kaybaas5821
@@manan-543read that comment again
@TheGalilee416
Im embarrassed as a guitarist I never listened to Gary Moore. It's no wonder this has 91+ million views in 2023.....Legend.