Before finding solo fame he was a member of blues-rock band Taste.
In 1972 he was voted Melody Maker's Top Musician of the Year, dethroning Eric Clapton.
Rory died of complications following a liver transplant in 1995. As the funeral cortege moved through the streets of Cork, his life and music was celebrated by the city's citizens. He is buried in St. Oliver's Cemetery just outside the city.
Generally regarded as one of the top ten guitarists ever, many of today's top musicians, including The Edge from U2, Slash of Guns N' Roses, Johnny Marr of the Smiths and Brian May of Queen cite Rory as an inspiration in their formative musical years. It is also well documented that the Rolling Stones auditioned Rory for the band as their permanent guitarist in the '70s but he refused on the basis that it was against all he believed in terms of his own name and style. Though Rory Gallagher never released a single, Rory Gallagher's albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies worldwide.
A square in Cork City was named after him in 1997 and signature edition of his Fender Stratocaster guitar was released as well.
In 2002 he appeared on a Republic of Ireland postage stamp.
There is a Rory Gallagher Corner at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, Dublin.
On the 19th May 2006, a life-size bronze statue in the shape of his Stratocaster has been installed at this very corner. Some of those who attended the unveiling include The Edge of U2 and the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
There’s another artist with the same name:
(2) Rory Gallagher is a 21 year old Cardiff based Trance Producer/DJ hailing from London, U.K. He is also known as Rozza.
Whilst living in Ireland, Rory found himself instantly hooked to trance music after hearing Paul van Dyk's 'For an Angel' and the classic Ireland 'Euphoria' album back in 2003. After many years of absorbing to electronic music and developing a fine taste for it, he decided to try his hand at creating the music. In 2005, whilst learning the basics of production, Rozza decided that trance music was what he wanted to do and was constantly in his home studio, experimenting with fresh sounds and ideas.
Looking at the bigger picture, he decided to focus on production & sound engineering and as a result is now studying for a Music Technology degree.
In early 2007, after catching the attention of Adam White, Rozza was signed up to Emalodic (Adam White's label) and saw his debut single released. His first record, titled 'Discover', gained excellent reviews in the dance press and support from the biggest DJs the world-over.
Since then Rozza has had a number of successful releases on Alter Ego, Deepblue, Infrasonic & Emalodic amongst others, which have all had big support from key players in the scene.
Rozza has also been working with the likes of Adam White, which led to the massive ‘Love Angles’ and was heavily supported on Radio 1 and by Armin Van Burren. Recently he has worked with Danish producer Daniel Kandi on a remix of ‘The Path’.
On the DJ circuit Rozza has held a residency in Newport Wales, and has played at various nights in Thailand, Europe and around the UK.
Admit It
Rory Gallagher Lyrics
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Now ain't it crazy, I believed every word I've heard
Imagine baby, we were just like one
But that's it baby, I believe you've had your fun
I'm mad when I'm mad and I'm mad with you right now
I'm mad when I'm mad and I'm mad with you right now Yeah, someone told me time and time again
To watch you closely, but I didn't heed a word they said
You'll go your way and walk right out of my mind
Who cooled your goose, who took the wind out of your sails?
Who cooled your goose, who took the wind out of your sails?
You blew it baby, now look what you've done
You made me fall down, now you wanna run
Supposin' baby, we had just now met
Well, I guess I'd fall again, so why should I have some regrets?
Just a fool for you baby, you know I just can't say no
Just a fool for you baby, you know I just can't say no
The lyrics of Admit It by Rory Gallagher are about a man who has been betrayed by his lover. The song is written in the form of a conversation, with the singer confronting his lover about her broken promises. The chorus of the song is repetitive, emphasizing the singer's anger towards his lover. In the verse, the singer speaks about how he had trusted his lover completely, but she had let him down. He questions her motives and asks her to admit that she has broken her word.
The singer is angry and hurt, but at the same time, he is still in love with his lover. He questions her about the person who has given her bad advice and led her astray. The song conveys a sense of betrayal, frustration, and disappointment. It is a plea for honesty and accountability from his lover.
The song's tone is bluesy and visceral, with Gallagher's gritty voice conveying the pain and frustration that the singer feels. The lyrics are concise and poetic, using simple language to convey complex emotions. Admit It is a timeless song that captures the essence of love and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Admit it baby, you've gone and broke your word
You have broken your promise, and you should admit it.
Now ain't it crazy, I believed every word I've heard
I never thought you would break your word, and now I can't even trust what you say.
Imagine baby, we were just like one
We were so connected that we felt like one person.
But that's it baby, I believe you've had your fun
You've run out of chances, and your fun is over for good.
I'm mad when I'm mad and I'm mad with you right now
I'm very angry at you at this moment.
Yeah, someone told me time and time again
I had several warnings about you from various people.
To watch you closely, but I didn't heed a word they said
I didn't listen to their advice, and now I regret it.
Now something matter, but I know in time
Something has gone wrong, but I know it will eventually be resolved.
You'll go your way and walk right out of my mind
You'll leave me and it won't even matter.
Who cooled your goose, who took the wind out of your sails?
Who made you lose your enthusiasm and energy?
You blew it baby, now look what you've done
You messed up, and now you have to face the consequences.
You made me fall down, now you wanna run
You caused me to stumble, and now you're trying to escape from the situation.
Supposin' baby, we had just now met
If we had just met, I would have fallen for you all over again.
Well, I guess I'd fall again, so why should I have some regrets?
I would inevitably fall for you again, so I don't see the point in regretting anything.
Just a fool for you baby, you know I just can't say no
I am completely in love with you, and I can never say no to you.
Just a fool for you baby, you know I just can't say no
I am completely in love with you, and I can never say no to you.
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Written by: RORY GALLAGHER
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