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Rory Gallagher Original Album Classics

Probably late to the party but just picked up this re-mastered box set from Amazon. Have listened to 3 of the 5 CDs and so far - great music, great sonics, great value. On my system and to my ear, this seems like re-mastering done right. If you like the blues and don't know Rory, check it out. Didn't bother to search for prior threads. Worth a repeat (I think) even if there are.
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Hi again, jafant. I ain’t making this sh** up! If you want some profound discussion ;-) about exactly WHO is the GREATEST GI-tar player, check out the link below. It’s also the source for that Billy Gibbons/JH nomination...see Bill H.’s post on 7/4/2001 at 1:56AM. Actually, if you are interested in the topic, there are some good nominees. Have fun.

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-76739.html

BTW - Listening to Rory’s "Against the Grain"...really enjoying track 8, All Around Man. That album was a separate purchase...not part of the package the thread is about.




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'Sfunny....I went with a pal to see RG (he was a fan, I was just tagging along).  I went on to see him 2 more times, he was incredible!  BUT....I never got into his records.  I owned one or two but as you can see, they were totally unmemorable to me.  I'm sure it has something to do with me but...go figure!
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Jimi didn’t live long enough to hear the "best" guitarist(ask Les Paul if you don’t believe me ;-), Danny Gatton.
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bdp - Danny Gatton does get multiple nominations on the straight dope link posted above.  Neither you or Les Paul are alone in your assessment of his talent.    
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That Straightdope thread was a good one, gh, I enjoyed it a lot. Lot's of good nominees, though kind of heavy on soloing rather than music making, but that's to be expected when guitarists or non-musicians list guitarists. Players known for their taste and economy, musicality (coming up with signature song parts), subtlety, and beautiful tone (George Harrison's on "Nowhere Man" is just fantastic) get short-changed; guys like James Burton and Vince Gill. But it was great to see Ry Cooder, David Lindley, and Richard Thompson mentioned, though Albert Lee was nowhere to be found, fer cryin' out loud! At least John Jorgenson (The Hellecasters, The Desert Rose Band---with Chris Hillman of The Byrds and Bluegrass great Herb Pedersen) was. It's interesting how Rock players (primarily 70's focused) are much more into Blues influenced players than Country one's.

It's fascinating to hear players of one instrument talk about players of another, like pro bass player's on their favorite drummers. They often look at it from a whole different perspective and point of view, and it reveals how the best players of one instrument appreciate and value different aspects of the playing of other instruments than do the player's of that instrument. If you follow me!

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