Track Listing

1. Cradle Rock
2. I Wonder Who (Who's gonna Be Your Sweet Man)
3. Tattoo'd Lady
4. Too Much Alcohol
5. As The Crow Flies
6. A Million Miles Away
7. Walk On Hot Coals
8. Who's That Coming
9. (Back On My) Stomping Ground

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #389493 in Music
• Released on: 1994-09-05
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Live, Import

Album Description
Limited edition Japanese pressing of the 1974 album features the 10 original tracks including 'I Wonder Who', 'As The Crow Flies', 'Who's That Coming?' & 'Too Much Alcohol' packaged in a paper sleeve. Capo. 2005.

Customer Reviews

irish tour 74 a smokin live album
What a great album. I first saw Rory in '72 in NYC opening for Deep Purple. Fabulous live show. When the Irish tour lp came out, I wanted the whole world to hear it. The CD sounds even better!!! Cradle Rock is classic Rory! You will love A million miles away, walk on hot coals,too much alcohol, as the crow flies is a superb acoustic number. Listen to this cd, feel the emotion that Rory plays with!!! You will love it!!

Boogie with the Angels
In the late 60's and early 70's, rock was ruled by the guitar gods. Clapton with his smooth licks and easy control. Hendrix with his brash individual style. And Page with his ever adventurous spirit. I had the privilege to see them all. Clapton in a tasty but rare appearance with Derek and the Dominoes. Hendrix in two inconsistent sets that flashed brilliance and boredom. And Page in an arena-sized homage to self indulgence.

Then there was Rory. Eschewing the wall of amplifiers and the "wish-to-kill sound", Gallagher stripped his set to the bare minimum. Small amps, small drum set, and a beat-up old Stratocaster. While the guitar gods brought their large amp banks and egos to match, Gallagher brought his "nice-guy" persona and determined work ethic. Always the gentleman, always the humble showman, Gallagher always put the audience first. And he always delivered a great show!

Clapton had his taste. Hendrix had his sexuality. Page had his trips to tonal nirvana. But nobody, NOBODY, could boogie like Rory! In the 70's, I saw Rory four or five times. Every time I left the concert with a big smile on my face.

IRISH TOUR `74 is proof positive of Rory's talents as a guitarist and a showman. The album displays Rory's "let's have a party" spirit with a band as tight as you'll ever hear. From Cradle Rock to Walk on Hot Coals, Rory will have you up and dancing around the room from the first note. Because it has some of the best blues-boogie music from the era, IRISH TOUR `74 is one of the best live albums of the 70's.

Rory, you gave us your best here below. Now, boogie with the angels.

If you love good guitar playing JUST BUY IT
Rory is among the great unspoken and unknown guitar heroes of the 70's. Such a shame for the music business. If you like amazing guitar playing, soulfull writing and having a good time with music just listen to A million miles away. Sure you gonna buy it. Just one of the finnest blues rock CDs you gonna find.