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.
That Kind of Woman
Gary Moore Lyrics
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No doubt about how she feels.
She's holding promises.
Her eyes won't tell,
her lips are sealed.
And I like her like that.
She's kind of crazy.
That kind of woman.
I think I know what I'm looking for.
That kind of woman.
Standing in the doorway
with the sunlight in her hair.
She's watching the wind blow.
You know she don't have a care.
I like her like that.
She's kind of crazy.
I think I know what I'm looking for.
That kind of woman.
I think I know what I'm looking for.
That kind of woman.
She's got to look so cool, you know what I mean.
Got the wickedest smile that I've ever seen.
I crashed my heart on the side of the street
that she once stood on.
She's that kind of woman.
I like her like that.
She's pretty amazing.
I understand why I want some more.
That kind of woman.
One look from her knocks me on the floor.
That kind of woman.
She's that kind of lady
that you meet in a dream of dreams.
Puts others in her shadow,
but you know this woman's real.
And I like her that.
She's kind of crazy.
I think I know what I'm looking for.
That kind of woman.
I think I know what I'm looking for.
That kind of woman.
I think I know what I'm looking for.
That kind of woman.
I said I know what I'm looking for.
That kind of woman.
That kind of woman.
That kind of woman.
In the song "That Kind of Woman" by Gary Moore, the singer describes a woman who is mysterious and withholding, but also captivating and intriguing. He mentions her promises and secrets, noting that her eyes reveal very little about her inner feelings. Despite this veil of mystery, he finds himself drawn to her and even describes her as crazy. He suggests that he knows what he's looking for in a woman and believes that she fits the description. The second verse continues to wax poetic about her, describing her as carefree and beautiful, with a cool demeanor and wicked smile that have captured the singer's heart.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first verse, highlighting the singer's attraction to this woman's enigmatic nature. He notes that she is "pretty amazing" and that he understands why he is drawn to her. The final verse takes on a more dreamlike quality, as the singer describes this woman as someone he might meet only in a dream of dreams. Despite her larger-than-life impression, however, he feels that she is a real person with whom he could have a connection. Ultimately, the repetition of the final line reinforces the singer's conviction that he has found the kind of woman he's been seeking.
Line by Line Meaning
She's that kind of woman.
This woman possesses qualities and traits that are truly unique and special.
No doubt about how she feels.
It is evident that this woman is transparent and honest about her emotions.
She's holding promises.
This woman is trustworthy and keeps her word.
Her eyes won't tell,
Her eyes keep secrets and hold back any indication of what is really going on within.
her lips are sealed.
She does not speak about things that could be hurtful or beneficial to anyone else.
And I like her like that.
I truly appreciate her honesty and ability to keep confidence in everything she does.
She's kind of crazy.
Her uniqueness and quirky characteristics make her all the more special and exciting for me.
I think I know what I'm looking for.
I am confident in my understanding of the woman that I desire and this woman meets all the criteria.
Standing in the doorway with the sunlight in her hair.
She stands in a beautiful and natural light that illuminates her already stunning presence.
She's watching the wind blow.
This woman is carefree and relaxed, enjoying simple pleasures like watching the wind.
You know she don't have a care.
This woman is not weighed down by the stresses and worries that often control the lives of others.
She's got to look so cool, you know what I mean.
This woman presents herself with an air of confidence and style that is attractive and admirable.
Got the wickedest smile that I've ever seen.
Her smile is mischievous and charming, making her even more alluring to me.
I crashed my heart on the side of the street that she once stood on.
My love for her is so complete and intense that I feel as though I left a part of myself behind when we parted ways.
She's pretty amazing.
This woman is truly incredible and inspiring to me.
I understand why I want some more.
Her qualities and characteristics drive my desire to know her better and spend more time with her.
One look from her knocks me on the floor.
Her beauty and charm are so overwhelming that I cannot help but feel weak and powerless in her presence.
She's that kind of lady that you meet in a dream of dreams.
This woman possesses an otherworldly beauty and excellence that feels too good to be true.
Puts others in her shadow,
Her beauty and exceptional qualities often make others feel inadequate or overshadowed in her presence.
but you know this woman's real.
Despite her almost mythical characteristics, this woman is indeed real and tangible.
I said I know what I'm looking for.
I am confident in my desires for a certain type of woman and my belief that this woman meets all of those desires.
That kind of woman.
This woman possesses all of the unique and special characteristics that I desire in a partner, making her truly one of a kind and exceptional.
That kind of woman.
This woman fits the exact mold of what I am looking for and is, therefore, truly special and unique.
That kind of woman.
This woman is truly rare and exceptional, fitting all of the desires and criteria that I seek in a partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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