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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!! 🎸💚👑💞☘️
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 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
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
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..
One of favorite songs by Rory, especially the lyrics. Wondering where the "Notes From San Fransisco" version has gone from UA-cam. 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!!
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
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
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
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.
I agree tiotally I am surprised that we hardly hear him on the radio these days?
@@keneke5162 Yeah, that's a shame. Many of his songs were suitable for a bigger public.
This is one guitar player that stayed true to his music and never sold out.
Herman you are so right. And this reflects in his music. His love was music not his ego or money or anything else.
Обалденный блюз. Браво Рори!!!
this should play everyday on radio just love it
one of the best songs ever written
So underrated. Rory never made a bad record or gave a bad performance. But he wasn't flashy and trendy so he never got the recognition he deserved.
Good
You nailed it.
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.
wow,just feel it.
After all these years its still so fresh - just magic!!!
And will be forever
10
Timeless. I'm in tears.
Yeah still fresh!
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.
Was there ever a more humble person?
@@oeokosko nope, and that alone is a reason to be your favorite musician. Especially in this day and age...
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.
More people really should be made aware.
This is the Rory Gallagher song of all Rory Gallagher songs. It doesn't get more Rory than that.
Totally! You're soooo right!
Been listening to Photo Finish since it was released, will be listening til the day I die.
Αθάνατος!!!Ο άνθρωπος πού μιλούσε κατευθείαν στην ψυχή σού
Imagine being in the control room when he cut this stuff...
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.
:o( Over 60 and crying like a baby at this beautiful song.
@@zeddy_me Me too. I lost my wife a few years go after a long degenerative illness. Rory's 'sad' songs always reduce me to tears.
Rory you are the god of strings
Одна из моих самых любимых песен!
rorys music stays with you forever and never leaves you
Lewis Coluccio for me since 1980
for real
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.
Exactly what you said.
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!
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!! 🎸💚👑💞☘️
RORY...RULES!
Agree
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 !!!
Four stunning solos ,i am listening to this since i bought it when it came out .,
its as forceful today as in 1978 .
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
You said it perfectly. I feel the same.
Original comment just used the wrong word. They mean Rory is authentic as a performer, not posing or faking.
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
One of the best song by Rory.
When I listen to Rory Gallagher my heart aches.
Yeah, bittersweet. Mine soars but with tears
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
Simply sublime from the master
This song is memorable..
One of the greatest and underrated
RIP
'we'll meet again' oh god I hope so.
Another gem from the incomparable Rory. so many great songs, melody, rhythm and soaring guitar- god bless
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 .
Despite... he used just one strato guitar .... all his life ... on stages 😍😍😍
Rory has blues songs but this isn't one of them lol
Yes it was his feel that sets him aside
So above all the so called giants of guitar playing
I adore this song till the end
A great song....
My new favorite song from Rory... after so many...
Never ends to amaze me love his music
Wow,what have I been missing!I knew of Rory's music,but not much else.What a loss!
RORY WAS UNIQUE!!!!
a truly great tune....
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
I agree 100%. Well said. 🍀
I agree to James Bradshaw post🍀🌹🎶🎸🎼
James, it wasn't that he was 'underrated as such, but he was underappreciated and underestimated on the whole, except by us who loved him🎶
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.
Photo Finish my fav Rory album! Awesome!
If someone's Musical Soul can haunt ,it's Rory
Music brings the people of the world together. Rory didn't just do that; he brought Ireland together.
Gitarrist shum i mirë , Respekt
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..
just perfect....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had this on a mystery tape for years before I found out who and what it was. My favourite track. Wailing guitar heaven.!!
Pure Gold simple . 😊
Omg I love this man 🎸💫🕊
Something very spiritual about rory saw him a few times his music stays with you
Philo had Southbound and Rory had Overnight Bag. :)
GREAT Album ! Thank you for sharing with us!
Great song
My favorite song
Saw him twice
Opened for the DOOBIES in Phila Spectrum 1976
STARZ Club Phila 1978
One of favorite songs by Rory, especially the lyrics. Wondering where the "Notes From San Fransisco" version has gone from UA-cam. 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!!
Amazing !
my favorite album
rory è unico non assomiglia a nessuno e nessuno lo ha ispirato ,semplicemente il suo stile è suo creato da lui un genio
Love so intensely!
I know he didn't like to release singles, but I think this could have been a hit in the USA
He could have had countless hits and been a global star. However he just preferred to have a beer with his fans before a gig like it was at the local.
....easily
Along with shadow play and Miss shakes fuel to the fire and poss jukebox Annie ✌️
I didn't mean underrated in ability but in popularity, especially in the US where most people don't even know who he is or only vaguely.
Extraordinário fabuloso maravilhoso ,!!!! É uma dás minha preferida do Rory Gallery ❤
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
it's called the blues.
Con uno de sus más emocionantes y enormes solos
Im glad i didn't hear of Mr. G till abaut ten months ago and i can't stop.
i'm crying
αυτό το κομμάτι έχει καημό
Γιατί ρε φίλε, ποιο κομμάτι του Ρόρυ δεν έχει;
@@rudolflooney8849
Persuasion
Hands up
Just the smile
The cuckoo bird
Its you
Marry time
Cloack and dagger
I take what I want
✌️🙂
Γαμεί!!
Welcome to the great side of UA-cam
pour moi le meilleur morceaux qui restera dans l histoire GRANDIOZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Y en a plein d'autres...
Un de mes morceaux préférés de Rory... J'adore tu nous manques !
Rory!!!!!!!!!!
Some aongs should be played in everywhere .
FABULOSA
Simon(si)! Escuchala de nuevo jajaja
Un brano senza tempo,,,,,,,un stratosferico Rory 🎻😱opou ke nase r i p Rory 🎸🎵🎶 ciao
rory ist einfach der musiker, der alles kann, - er spielt alles mit herzblut 🎸🎤🎼
OHHHHHH THIISS GUITARRRR!!!
beautiful Irish ditty Australia
I .met him the Golden Bear in h.b. great guy.
I met him in York in eighty . Still have the ticket he autographed!
legend
Magic❤️✌️
Son meilleur album, tout simplement !
Κομματάρα!
LORY .... GLORIES
Rory is the best.
I love this it's like Michael schenker joined Rainbow .
Or if Gary Moore joined UFO!
Wonderfull.
A one good Irish man
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
sensazionale ed epico brano ,,,,, un grande che storia del rock ricordi ,,,,,,,,,, r i p rory
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🎶😥😢
Who's listening to this legend 2022
I am!
J'adooooooore
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
♥♥♥
Gracias por tu música
merci rory tu continu a me bercer et me faire swinguer avec tes superbes chansons
la purezza musicale di Rory Gallagher non ha rivali.
MORE THAN "Just perfect":)
i just want to get out and disappear to nowhere
Photo Finish album
ClemRoCkette one of the best, ever !