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Notes From San Francisco

Rory Gallagher · 2011

120 min · 24 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A vibrant fusion of blues and folk, showcasing Gallagher's soulful guitar prowess and heartfelt storytelling.

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 want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Notes From San Francisco' is a posthumous compilation that encapsulates Rory Gallagher's legacy as a pioneering blues-rock artist. This album arrives after a career spanning over four decades, during which Gallagher became renowned for his electrifying performances and intricate guitar work. It serves as a testament to his enduring influence on the blues genre, even after his passing in 1995.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Rue the Day 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

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