Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) was a legendary Irish blues/rock guitarist, born… Read Full Bio ↴Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) was a legendary Irish blues/rock guitarist, born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and raised in County Cork. He is regularly credited as one of the most influential Irish rock and blues musicians of all time.
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.

Got My Mojo Working
Rory Gallagher Lyrics

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I got my mojo working, it just don't work on you.
I got my mojo working, but it just don't work on you.

Look out baby,
Gonna circle the blues.

Got your gypsy woman, giving me advice.
Got a gypsy woman, giving me advice.

Got a whole lot of tricks,
Keep you here all night.

Awww...

Yeah...

Can you hear me?
Can you hear me?

Wooo...

Got a gypsy woman, giving me advice.
I got a gypsy woman, giving me advice.

Got a whole lot of tricks,
Keeping me here all night.

I got my mojo working,
I got my mojo working,

I got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working,
Just don't work on you.

I got my mojo working,
I got my mojo working,
I got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working,

Let me hear you.

Got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working,
Got my mojo working, everybody.
Just don't work on you.

Wooo...

I got my mojo working,
I got my mojo working,
I got my mojo working,
I got my mojo working,

Got my mojo working, everybody.
Just don't, just don't, work on you.

Overall Meaning

In Rory Gallagher's blues classic "Got My Mojo Working," the singer expresses his frustration with his inability to attract the attention of a particular woman despite all his efforts. He declares that he has his mojo working, a slang term referring to a magical charm or sexual energy, but that it just doesn't have any effect on her. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes his frustration and desperation. The singer turns to a gypsy woman for advice, hoping that she will be able to provide him with the secrets to winning over his love interest. He boasts about the "whole lot of tricks" he has up his sleeve, insinuating that he is willing to use any means necessary to win her over. However, the woman's advice and his tricks still do not work, leaving him with no solution to his romantic dilemma.

Overall, the lyrics of "Got My Mojo Working" capture the essence of the blues genre, with its themes of frustration, desperation, and the search for love and companionship. The song's use of repetition, metaphor, and boastful language all work together to create a sense of urgency and longing that is at the heart of the blues.

Line by Line Meaning

I got my mojo working, it just don't work on you.
I have something that typically works wonders, but for some reason it has no effect on you.

Look out baby, gonna circle the blues.
Beware, I am going to conquer my sadness or depression.

Got your gypsy woman, giving me advice.
I have a woman of a mysterious or nomadic spirit who is recommending things to me.

Got a whole lot of tricks, keep you here all night.
I have numerous methods, means or strategies to make sure you stay with me until dawn.

I got my mojo working, I got my mojo working.
I possess a charm or spell that is effective.

Can you hear me?
Are you listening to me?

Got a gypsy woman, giving me advice.
I have a woman of a mysterious or nomadic spirit who is recommending things to me.

Got a whole lot of tricks, keeping me here all night.
I have numerous methods, means or strategies to make sure I remain with you until dawn.

Got my mojo working, got my mojo working.
I possess a charm or spell that is effective.

Let me hear you.
I ask that you respond to me, probably in agreement or dance.

Got my mojo working, everybody. Just don't work on you.
Everyone else is experiencing the positive effects of my charm except you, for some reason.