Size: 202,7 MB
Time: 87:37
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues-rock
Art: Front
1. Cradle Rock (6:46)
2. Walk On Hot Coals (4:18)
3. Tattoo'd Lady (6:20)
4. I Wonder Who (6:56)
5. Calling Card (4:43)
6. Who's That Coming (8:27)
7. Messin' With The Kid (3:05)
8. Bullfrog Blues (5:24)
9. Treat Her Right (5:20)
10. Bad Penny (5:23)
11. I Fall Apart (10:00)
12. A Million Miles Away (7:58)
13. As The Crow Flies (7:24)
14. Back On My Stompin' Ground (5:28)
Joe Bonamassa’s The Spirit Of Rory: Live From Cork stands out as one of the most authentic blues-rock tributes of 2026. Recorded in Rory Gallagher’s hometown, the album captures the emotional depth, technical brilliance, and raw live energy that defined Gallagher’s legacy - reimagined through Bonamassa’s signature guitar style. Recorded live in 2025 in Cork, Ireland - Rory Gallagher’s hometown - the album captures the energy of three sold-out shows. But more than that, it documents a moment where legacy, place, and music come together.
Performing in Cork adds emotional depth to the project. Bonamassa and his band honor Gallagher’s legacy with faithful interpretations, while injecting their own intensity and musical voice. “I never had the honour to meet him, but his music looms large in my life,” Bonamassa explains. Introduced to Gallagher at a young age, his connection to this music runs deep. What started as an invitation from the Gallagher family quickly grew into something bigger. “The very thought frightened me,” Bonamassa admits, “but I felt honoured to be asked.” Rather than reinvent the material, he chose a different path: “The best I could do was approach his catalog with humility and reverence.”
Since his passing in 1995, Rory Gallagher’s influence has only grown. His raw, uncompromising guitar style inspired generations of players across blues and rock. Artists like Slash, Johnny Marr, The Edge, Brian May, and James Dean Bradfield all cite Gallagher as a defining influence. This release shows why that influence still matters today - not as nostalgia, but as living music.
Featuring standout performances of Cradle Rock, Bad Penny, and A Million Miles Away (the album’s focus track), the release moves across the full spectrum of Gallagher’s catalog. From the explosive energy of Walk On Hot Coals and Bullfrog Blues to the emotional depth of A Million Miles Away, Bonamassa delivers performances that balance power with respect. A particularly special moment comes with As The Crow Flies, performed on Gallagher’s own 1930 National Triolian resonator guitar, loaned by the Cork Public Museum. /The Blues Magazine
Performing in Cork adds emotional depth to the project. Bonamassa and his band honor Gallagher’s legacy with faithful interpretations, while injecting their own intensity and musical voice. “I never had the honour to meet him, but his music looms large in my life,” Bonamassa explains. Introduced to Gallagher at a young age, his connection to this music runs deep. What started as an invitation from the Gallagher family quickly grew into something bigger. “The very thought frightened me,” Bonamassa admits, “but I felt honoured to be asked.” Rather than reinvent the material, he chose a different path: “The best I could do was approach his catalog with humility and reverence.”
Since his passing in 1995, Rory Gallagher’s influence has only grown. His raw, uncompromising guitar style inspired generations of players across blues and rock. Artists like Slash, Johnny Marr, The Edge, Brian May, and James Dean Bradfield all cite Gallagher as a defining influence. This release shows why that influence still matters today - not as nostalgia, but as living music.
Featuring standout performances of Cradle Rock, Bad Penny, and A Million Miles Away (the album’s focus track), the release moves across the full spectrum of Gallagher’s catalog. From the explosive energy of Walk On Hot Coals and Bullfrog Blues to the emotional depth of A Million Miles Away, Bonamassa delivers performances that balance power with respect. A particularly special moment comes with As The Crow Flies, performed on Gallagher’s own 1930 National Triolian resonator guitar, loaned by the Cork Public Museum. /The Blues Magazine
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