I am a full time professional guitar builder for 24 years now and played in countless bands myself. So I have listened to some music. But Rory Gallagher is the one I still love most! He had it all.
Never fails to bring tears to my eyes whenever I listen to this track. Gone forever but will never ever be forgotten. The one and only Rory Gallagher. No one like him since. Thank you, lad, and rest in eternal peace. Much love from your loyal fans worldwide.
Rory had it all- songwriting talent, guitar innovator, looks, superior work ethic, and a gentle attitude. He lived the "rock and roll dream" kids my age aspired to. He truly enjoyed his work; his bliss. No glitter, no glam, no gimmicks.
Rory was a true humanist. He brought music to Belfast during its most violent times. He cared about people. I cried when he passed. There will never be another Rory Gallagher.
Packed my things in an overnight bag, A toothbrush and guitar, got no tail to drag. Gonna leave, on the next passing breeze. My heart is heavy, as a sky full of rain, Mind full of notions, that I just can't explain. The reasons why, just can't be supplied. Trapped by a heartache, and freed by my will, Sentenced to wander, so much time to kill, Hear my plea, and rescue me. Packed my sorrows in an overnight bag, But I'll be gone much longer than that, Who knows when, we'll meet again? Too many sleepless nights, put my soul on edge, And so many restless moods, lay heavy in my head. Too many sleepless nights, put my soul on edge, And so many restless moods, lay heavy in my head. Wrote down my thoughts, and I sealed them in hope, Sent them to you in a blue envelope, Not received, it seems to me. I had some things that I wanted to say, But my chance, well it just blew away, On the breeze, like some mystery.
It is one of his best ever, and certainly the best of the last phase- which started with Photo Finish and Top Priority. He had moved away from pure balls out white blues rock and into the beauty and grace and melancholy of this. It’s lovely. And 40 years old. How scary is that!
Wrote down my thoughts and I sealed them in hope/Sent them to you in a blue envelope/Not received it seems to me...he always wrote fantastic lyrics !!!
I just discovered Overnight Bag a couple days ago when I bought Photo Finish mainly for Shadow Play... Wow. I've been hearing it on repeat non-stop. Just amazing melodies and accents here and there, not to mention great lyrics. Absolute perfection. The intro and outro alone are masterpieces.
the guitar so beautifully cries at the end of this awesome tune, i have to stop whatever i am doing to allow it send me.............ahhhhh im gone,xxxxx
I don't know what it is. I suppose I can't put it into words. Gallagher has something that many other good guitarists don't have. He's an excellent guitarist and a real person, not a showman. He plays with fun and touches me. He's my life companion. I couldn't say that about any other superguitarist
Rory wasn't a super guitarist, he was a super *musician* . He wasn't only a master at electric, acoustic, and slide, but also proficient at mandolin, ukulele, harmonica, saxophone, etc. He played a guitar and sax solo in the same song; Can't Believe It's True. Rory could sit down with his acoustic and harmonica and play one hell of a folk tune then the next moment get up with his strat and give Hendrix-like vibes. Not only that but he was a great songwriter and the most humble man in the industry. Perhaps these are the words you couldn't put together? Long Live Rory
ABSOLUTELY HE IS THE GREATEST EVER. RORY CAN NOT be bested for versatility, virtuosity, feel - all real guitarists would site him as the best. I love his feel & chops to die for; being a muso & music teacher; he WAS different. He's a better player than any of the Vais, Satches. Slashs' who l dig; but there is ONLY ONE RORY GALLAGHER. He actually plays CHORDS too ( differently); like the jazz guys; THATS RIGHT! RORY RULES!! 🎸💚👑💞☘️
one of the most beautifully soulfull blues tracks you will ever hear. the guitar is uplfting throughout. Rorys feel is untouchable, . he was a magical musician and guitar genius .
I keep reading where some people say that Rory Gallagher was underrated, those are completely wrong statements to make. Rory is talked about with the very highest respect and are the most admired by music lovers and my thousand of others other brilliant players all over our wide world, Rory was a brilliant wordsmith, storyteller, frontman, leader of the band, player, top singer and was surround by all his Commanders in chiefs- all the boys in his band. Rory was Gods favorite player when he was on this earth by a verylong Heavenly mile. So no more about Rory being underrated because that was never true, OK
Beautifully put - 🙏🏽God's favorite ( I totally agree)- so, underrated by who? No one of great consequence, I think. God certainly blessed all of us who love him.
Preciosa canción y estupendo álbum, para mí uno de los grandes es raro el día que no lo escuché uno de mis grandes ídolos,sentí mucho su muerte...D.E.P....Rory...desde Granada España..
after hearing this song once some time ago, i somehow felt gravitated to listen to this again. and boy it describes exactly how i’m feeling :/ feelings that just can’t be explained
One of favorite songs by Rory, especially the lyrics. Wondering where the "Notes From San Fransisco" version has gone from RU-vid. I know Rory hated that album (from what I've heard at least), and am wondering if it's due to a copywrite issue or something like that. Any ideas? Rory On!!
I helped carry my brother into crematorium as this played, I tapped on coffin and whispered " they are playin' it Ed" it was his favourite rory song🎶😥😢
still rich music as Rory wherever you are great and if you have time do it again no need for the packed bag. so as you now on a cloud +all thar do love him as his fans out here as of time.Guitars & memories. love KARIN
opote akoyo aftò to tragoudi me pianoy ta Klamata , !!!!!!!! una delle più emozionanti a parer mio che mi fa spesso venire voglia di piangere !!!! chissa perchè !!! by italy
