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.
Just The Smile
Rory Gallagher Lyrics
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Could warm up the room and set fire to the place.
Yes it could, you know it could.
Now the fog is clinging all over the town,
Put one foot in front then you just might fall down.
On the ground, she's in town.
She cools down my mind when she touches my hand.
Feels so good, yeah so good.
Just the smile that is spreading all over her face,
Could warm up the room and set fire to the place.
Yes she could, you know it could.
Rory Gallagher's Just The Smile is a song that explores the power of love and the warmth that it brings to one's life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman whose smile has the ability to light up a room and bring warmth and positivity to everyone around her. The opening lines, "Just the smile that is spreading all over her face, Could warm up the room and set fire to the place," capture the essence of the song and highlight the captivating effect of the woman's smile.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the contrast between the warmth of the woman's smile and the coldness of the fog that has settled in the town. The lines, "Now the fog is clinging all over the town, Put one foot in front then you just might fall down," convey a feeling of uncertainty and instability. However, the woman's mere presence in the town is enough to elevate the mood and bring a sense of comfort and stability. The line, "On the ground, she's in town," further emphasizes her grounding effect on the surroundings.
The song continues to highlight the healing properties of the woman's touch. The lines, "But like the rain that is falling all over the land, She cools down my mind when she touches my hand," illustrate the soothing effect of her touch on the singer's troubled mind. Finally, the chorus brings back the theme of the woman's smile and its ability to bring warmth and positivity to any situation. The line, "Just the smile that is spreading all over her face, Could warm up the room and set fire to the place," is repeated twice in a row, effectively driving home the song's central message.
Line by Line Meaning
Just the smile that is spreading all over her face,
Simply the expression on her face, that with every smile she showcases, is capable of spreading joy and happiness.
Could warm up the room and set fire to the place.
Her smile is capable of warming up the entire room as if it were a heater, and set the entire place ablaze with positivity.
Yes it could, you know it could.
The prior lines are not exaggerating, but are in fact capable of being true to what is mentioned.
Now the fog is clinging all over the town,
Adverse weather conditions like fog have taken over the town and it's everywhere around.
Put one foot in front then you just might fall down.
Being out in the open could lead to an accident, as the fog makes it difficult to see where one is walking.
On the ground, she's in town.
Whether it's good or bad weather, she is always around and ever-present like the ground we walk on.
But like the rain that is falling all over the land,
Just like how rain helps in rejuvenating the soil on land, her touch has a calming effect on one's mind.
She cools down my mind when she touches my hand.
Her touch acts as a soothing agent that has the power to calm down the thoughts and emotions wandering in one's mind.
Feels so good, yeah so good.
Her touch is not just calming but also feels amazing, and it's hard to ignore the good that comes with it.
Just the smile that is spreading all over her face,
The song comes back to where it started - her smile, which has the power to spread joy and happiness around.
Could warm up the room and set fire to the place.
Reiterating how her smile can have immense force in warming up the environment and spreading positivity across the room.
Yes she could, you know it could.
Reassurance that, yes, her smile has the power to do all that's mentioned, and it's not an exaggeration.
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Written by: RORY GALLAGHER
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