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Track Listings
| 1. She Moved Thro' The Fair |
| 2. Ann Cran Ull |
| 3. Wheels Within Wheels |
| 4. Flight To Paradise |
| 5. As The Crow Flies |
| 6. Lonesome Highway |
| 7. Bratcha Dubha |
| 8. She Moved Thro' The Fair/Ann Cran Ull |
| 9. Barley & Grape Rag |
| 10. The Cuckoo |
| 11. Amazing Grace |
| 12. Walkin' Blues |
| 13. Blue Moon of Kentucky |
| 14. Deep Elm Blues |
| 15. Goin' To My Hometown |
| 16. Lonesome Highway Refraining |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It was a sad day when Rory Gallagher died back in June, 1995. Passing so young, there were so many things the brilliant Irish guitarist had left undone. But, thanks to the efforts of his faithful brother Donal, Wheels within Wheels fulfils at least one of those lost ambitions. On each of his hugely popular electric albums, Rory featured a rootsy acoustic track, and had wanted to release a complete album of such performances. This is it. Collecting and tidying a selection of out-takes and lost recordings from 1974 to 1994, Donal clearly reveals his brother's passion for and eclectic taste in the blues, skiffle and folk, and his love of collaborating with other great musicians. The Irish-Elizabethan instrumental "Bratacha Dubha" features folk heroes Martin Carthy and Maire Ni Chathasaigh, "She Moves through the Fair" finds Bert Jansch in a folky mood, "Barley and Grape Rag" is a happy knockabout with the Dubliners, while Bela Fleck and Lonnie Donegan also put in appearances. Of course, given Rory's prodigious abilities, the playing is exceptionally fine, but there's also rare warmth here, Donal capturing a spirit that was simultaneously respectful, dignified and wild. --Dominic Wills
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I already own all Rorys previous albums on CD and bought this new CD today with more than a little trepidation, hoping it wouldn't be disappointing in the way that many posthumous collections are. I needn't have worried - it is superb. I can't really add much to the earlier reviews other than to endorse them wholeheartedly and recommend that you treat yourself to this excellent album. I've been an ardent fan of Rory for over 30 years and treasure the memory of the times I saw him live in concert (I still have the tickets and programmes!) I went to Ireland for the first time last year and visited Rory's birthplace and his grave to pay my respects to someone who, imho, represents everything that is good both in music and in a man. Thanks, Donal, for sharing with us more great music and at the same time upholding Rory's memory with dignity and respect.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's obvious that Rory was at his ease when he was performing.Take a listen to track 7 Barley And Grape Rag featuring The Dubliners.They obviously had a ball recording this one.Track 1 Wheels Within Wheels is indeed a beauitiful tune made all the more melodic by the Piano playing of Lou Martin.Track 2 brings to mind I'm Not Awake Yet from Rorys Deuce Album,same style of playing and exellent too.Track 5 Bratacha Dubha has that celtic,english Folk sound to it,and Track 8 The Cuckoo is another gem,which brings back some great memories of gigs gone by.Track 10 has on opening some great slide guitar and is a great Blusey number with Rory laughing as he sings the lyrics, this just brought a smile to my face to hear him enjoying playing,also some magnicifent Banjo playing which is finger pickin good!Tracks 10 and 11 are performed live by the way.Track 12 Deep Elm Blues has that Country Rock feeling,like a train is chugging down the railroad track type of vibe with some Rory Harmonica and once again lovely slide guitar.Track 13 Goin To My Hometown made famous on the Live In Europe album gets a little different treatment here,with a cool drum beat and Lonnie Donnegan screaming lyrics in the background,exellent,exellent,exellent.All in this new release from Donal Gallagher on behalf of his brother Rory is without doubt a milestone for any Rory Fans out there.Just like the old days I purchased this with complete anticipation as I used to do with any Rory release,and I'm just coming down after listening to it.On a final note,I can actually see and hear from this release that Rory was indeed almost like 2 different people,and this has been said in the past.On this album one can understand this statement now.I think the Rory in the public eye,was a different person to the Rory playing his beloved guitar in the studio,it's plainly obvious here.Oh by the way,did I mention,Bert Jansch,Lonnie Donnegan,Juan Martin,Martin Carthy,Bela Fleck,The Dubliners?The're all on here too.Congratulations to Donal again on keeping Rory's memory alive,great selection Donal,Well Done.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Rory was everything that a rock star should be - and a whole lot more besides. Despite being lumped in with the early '70s guitar virtuosos on the strength of his spirited and prop-free live shows ( check out Live in Europe and Live Irish, not to mention the Taste power trio ), he was an extremely sensitive as well as exciting musician of the highest order who liked to mix light and shade in his recordings.
Here is a beautiful set of acoustic Rory which reveal the more eclectic side of The Man, sometimes neglected during his highly successful career in favour of ( some very special ) Stratocaster and slide pyrotechnics.
He himself always reckoned that his live performances were a kind of antidote to the more melancholic, personal material in his songwriting ( check out Rory Gallagher 1 ) and vice versa. Here you get a very satisfying blend of the two. Marvellous. Rory Gallagher music. Brings a twinkle - and a tear - to my eye. Cheers mate.
Here is a beautiful set of acoustic Rory which reveal the more eclectic side of The Man, sometimes neglected during his highly successful career in favour of ( some very special ) Stratocaster and slide pyrotechnics.
He himself always reckoned that his live performances were a kind of antidote to the more melancholic, personal material in his songwriting ( check out Rory Gallagher 1 ) and vice versa. Here you get a very satisfying blend of the two. Marvellous. Rory Gallagher music. Brings a twinkle - and a tear - to my eye. Cheers mate.
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Buy it !
I've had this CD a couple of years now and it still brings great pleasure and enjoyment, not to say contentment, to listen to it. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mike_k
eclectic collection
A suprising and varied collection with interesting sleeve notes. With this type of release I enjoy a little background info. Read more
Published 3 months ago by peter knight
His best album?
I approached this with trepidation - most posthumous CDs are pretty wretched affairs, usually second-rate versions of songs already recorded, demos and other such scrapings from... Read more
Published 13 months ago by oldhasbeen
A wonderul posthumous tribute
Not essentially a 'typical' collection of Rory's music and collaborations, this wonderful posthumous tribute was made possible by his brother and manager, Donal, who so evidently... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jo Italy
The Glory of Rory
I can only endorse what all the other reviewers say - this is a real gem and full marks to Donal for his efforts to release these cuts. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by Mr. Thomas Thatcher
One of the finest Gallagher albums around...
Posthumous releases aren't normally regarded in a particularly favourable light. The argument often being that maybe the artist wouldn't have wanted it released in such a way... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2008 by Ben
desert island disc
This is one of my favourite cd's ever, it demonstrates the versatility &
virtuosity of Rorys playing, containing some great blues. Read more
virtuosity of Rorys playing, containing some great blues. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2007 by nirdle
Honest, fresh music from an unpretentious musician
The only criticism I ever had of Rory Gallagher was that some of his albums felt over-produced; losing the drive and excitement that he powered through all his live shows with. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2003
Excellent album that reminds us of what we're missing!
I bought Wheels Within Wheels without hearing it before hand as I am a great Rory fan and sorely miss his talent and live tours. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2003
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