Atomic Roooster

Rory Gallagher's 1971 Eponymous Debut Album 50th Anniversary Edition Box Set (1971-2021) Set For Release September 3

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 15, 2021

The 2CD and 3LP editions of the album will be cut-down versions from the deluxe box set.

Key Points: 
  • The 2CD and 3LP editions of the album will be cut-down versions from the deluxe box set.
  • The debut album features some of the most beloved Rory songs such as "I Fall Apart"(Rory's second most streamed song), "Laundromat"and "Just The Smile."
  • Atomic Rooster's Vincent Crane plays piano on two out of the 10 songs on the album "Wave Myself Goodbye" and "I'm Not Surprised."
  • When Rory's eponymous solo album was released in May 1971, he embarked on a 16-date UK tour that included 10 days touring Ireland and a short jaunt in Switzerland.