Artist: RORY GALLAGHER
Album: BLUES (3CD DIGI)

Release date: 2019
EAN/UPS: 0600753868010
Media type: CD

A collection of rare and unreleased recordings of Rory Gallagher playing strictly blues material. It will range from previously unheard / unreleased tracks from Rory’s archive, special guest sessions that with legendary blues artists (Muddy Waters / Albert King), lost radio sessions and more. There will be a deluxe 36-track 3CD version covering Rory playing electric, acoustic and live blues comprised of 94% unreleased material. Also coming is a 14-track 1CD / 2LP version of which 92% of the material will be unreleased.

From the vaults of the Gallagher family’s tape archive comes this collection of rare and unreleased recordings of Rory playing his favourite blues material. Ranging from never heard before tracks to special guest sessions with legendary blues artists and lost radio sessions, this album uncovers Rory’s love of the blues throughout his solo career from 1971 right through to 1994.

CD 1:

1     Don't Start Me Talkin' (Jinx Album Session / 1982) 003:34
2     Nothin' But the Devil (Against the Grain Album Session / 1975) - 004:58
3     Tore Down (Blueprint Album Session / 1973) - 005:10
4     Off the Handle (BBC Radio 2 Paul Jones Blues Show / 1986) - 004:39
5     I Could've Had Religion (WNCR Cleveland Radio Session / 1973) - 005:57
6     As the Crow Flies (Tattoo Album Session / 1973) - 004:10
7     A Million Miles Away (BBC Radio 1 Bob Harris Session / 1973) - 007:49
8     Should've Learnt My Lesson (Deuce Album Session Outtake / 1971) - 007:38
9     Leaving Town Blues (Remixed) - 006:03
10     Drop Down Baby - 003:09
11     I'm Ready (1972 Version) - 004:11
12     Bullfrog Blues (WNCR Cleveland Radio Session / 1973) - 006:59

CD 2:

1     Who's That Coming? (Tattoo Album Session / Alternative Acoustic Take / 1973) - 005:16
2     Should've Learnt My Lesson (Deuce Album Session / Alternative Acoustic Take / 1971) - 003:06
3     Prison Blues (Blueprint Album Session / 1973) - 004:12
4     Secret Agent (Acoustic Version / Live on RTÉ TV / 1976) - 005:28
5     Blow Wind Blow (WNCR Cleveland Radio Session / 1973) - 003:42
6     Bankers Blues (Blueprint Album Session Outtake / 1973) - 004:50
7     Whole Lot of People (Deuce Album Session / Alternative Acoustic Take / 1971) - 003:41
8     Loanshark Blues (Alternative Acoustic Take / Live on Rockpalast / 1987) - 002:28
9     Pistol Slapper Blues (Acoustic Version / Live on RTÉ TV / 1976) - 003:07
10     Can't Be Satisfied - 004:00
11     Want Ad Blues (BBC Radio 2 Dave Fanning Session / 1987) - 003:07
12     Walkin' Blues (Acoustic Version / Live on RTÉ TV / 1987) - 004:14

CD 3:

1     When My Baby She Left Me (Live at the River Records Radio Concert Broadcast, Glasgow Apollo / 1982) - 006:28
2     Nothin' But the Devil (Live at the River Records Radio Concert Broadcast, Glasgow Apollo / 1982) - 006:57
3     What in the World (3CD Edit / Live at the River Records Radio Concert Broadcast, Glasgow Apollo / 1982) - 007:39
4     I Wonder Who (Live / 1980S) - 006:35
5     Messin' with the Kid (Live from Sheffield City Hall / 1977) - 004:18
6     Tore Down (Live from Newcastle City Hall / 1977) - 004:51
7     Garbage Man Blues (Live from Sheffield City Hall / 1977) - 006:22
8     All Around Man (Live on the Old Grey Whistle Test: Rory Gallagher Special / 1976) - 011:11
9     Born Under a Bad Sign (Live on Rockpalast / 1991) - 007:25
10     You Upset Me, Baby (Live) - 005:47
11     Comin' Home Baby (Live in Swindon / 1989) - 005:30
12     Rory Talking Blues - 002:20