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.
It's You
Rory Gallagher Lyrics
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And I begin to feel that I can't please
There's only one thing I can do
Call on the one who pulls me through, that is you, yeah, you
When I'm lost in some old lonely town
And there ain't no sign of you around
A voice comes whispering through my ear
When the nights begin to drag me down
And there ain't nobody else around
There's only one place I must be
Close to you, you close to me, to me, to me
When the days begin to climb on me
And I begin to feel that I can't please
There's only one thing I can do
Call on the one who pulls me through, that is you, that is you
Rory Gallagher's song "It's You" is a powerful tribute to the one person who can make everything better. The song's lyrics describe the moments when life gets tough and nothing seems to go right. When the days begin to climb and the singer begins to feel overwhelmed, there's only one person who can help - and that person is "you". The lyrics suggest that this person is a partner, a friend, or even a higher power.
The singer finds comfort in the fact that even when they feel lost and alone in a new town, "you" are still with them in spirit. The voice that comes whispering through their ear is "you", reminding the singer that they are never truly alone. When the nights begin to drag the singer down and there's nobody else around, the only place they want to be is close to "you". The repetition of "to me" at the end of the verse emphasizes the importance of this connection between the singer and "you".
Overall, "It's You" is an emotional and powerful song that reminds us of the importance of having someone who can make everything okay. Whether it's a partner, a friend, or a higher power, that connection can help us through even the toughest times.
Line by Line Meaning
When the days begin to climb on me
When I'm struggling and feeling overwhelmed
And I begin to feel that I can't please
When I start to doubt myself and my ability to succeed
There's only one thing I can do
I know there's only one solution to my problems
Call on the one who pulls me through, that is you, yeah, you
Reach out to you for support and guidance, because you always help me overcome my challenges
When I'm lost in some old lonely town
When I'm feeling alone and disconnected from everything I know
And there ain't no sign of you around
And I can't physically see or talk to you
A voice comes whispering through my ear
You speak to me through my thoughts and feelings, giving me comfort and guidance
And I can almost feel you here so near, so near
I can sense your presence and feel like you are close, even though you aren't physically there
When the nights begin to drag me down
When I'm feeling burdened and weighed down by my problems
And there ain't nobody else around
When I feel isolated and like there's no one else to turn to
There's only one place I must be
I know exactly where I need to go
Close to you, you close to me, to me, to me
To be close to you, because your presence and support is what I need to get through tough times
When the days begin to climb on me
Re-emphasizing how difficult it can be when I'm facing challenges
And I begin to feel that I can't please
Re-emphasizing my self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy
There's only one thing I can do
Reiterating there is only one solution to my problems
Call on the one who pulls me through, that is you, that is you
Reiterating the importance of seeking your support and guidance during tough times
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Written by: RORY GALLAGHER
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