Notes From San Francisco
Rory Gallagher · 2011
120 min · 24 tracks · blues
Raw blues-infused rock melds with traditional folk elements, highlighting Gallagher's guitar prowess and emotive storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rue the Day Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Tattoo'd Lady — This track combines intricate guitar work with passionate vocals, showcasing Gallagher's signature style that blends blues with Irish folk influences.
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Bullfrog Blues — A dynamic rendition that captures Gallagher's energetic performance style, featuring impressive slide guitar that exemplifies his mastery of the instrument.
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Calling Card — Fusing lyrical introspection with powerful instrumentation, this song illustrates Gallagher’s songwriting depth while maintaining a compelling rock edge.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- soulful guitar moments to savor
- late-night storytelling with friends
- inviting sing-alongs in groups
- reflective listening on quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Celebrated by fans for its authentic live performance energy.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Notes From San Francisco is a posthumous collection of Rory Gallagher's live performances from the late 1970s. This album showcases Gallagher during a peak period of his career, capturing his vibrant sound and stage presence just before he faced health challenges that would affect his later years. It serves as a reminder of Gallagher's enduring legacy in blues and rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Rue the Day Start here 4:26
- 2 Persuasion 4:45
- 3 B Girl 4:42
- 4 Mississippi Sheiks 5:56
- 5 Wheels Within Wheels 3:40
- 6 Overnight Bag 4:46
- 7 Cruise On Out 5:19
- 8 Brute Force & Ignorance 5:45
- 9 Fuel to the Fire 5:43
- 10 Wheels Within Wheels (alternative version) 3:55
- 11 Cut a Dash 3:49
- 12 Out on the Tiles 4:22
Disc 2
- 1 Follow Me 6:25
- 2 Shinkicker 3:42
- 3 Off the Handle 7:01
- 4 Bought and Sold 4:43
- 5 I’m Leavin’ 4:35
- 6 Tatto’d Lady 6:49
- 7 Do You Read Me 6:11
- 8 Country Mile 3:51
- 9 Calling Card 5:51
- 10 Shadow Play 5:11
- 11 Bullfrog Blues 5:38
- 12 Sea Cruise 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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