Blues for Greeny [Import]
Editorial Reviews
Album Description
UK remastered reissue of the Irish guitarist's 1995 album includes three bonus tracks, 'The World Keeps On Turnin'' (Acoustic Version), 'The Same Way' (Acoustic Version) & 'Stop Messin' Around' (Acoustic Version). Virgin. 2003.
Blues for Greeny, Music, Gary Moore, Rock, Rock/Pop
Average customer rating:
- Tributes are always a risky move
- Tribute?
- Gary Moore Shows Some Restraint....
- WHAT CAN U ASK MORE FROM A FIVE FINGERS GENIUS
- This album is stunning.
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Blues for Greeny
Gary Moore
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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Similar Items:
- Back to the Blues
- Old New Ballads Blues
- Still Got the Blues
- Blues Alive
- Best of the Blues
ASIN: B000000W94
Release Date: 1996-03-19 |
Tracks:
- If You Be My Baby
- Long Grey Mare
- Merry Go Round
- I Loved Another Woman
- Need Your Love So Bad
- The Same Way
- The Supernatural
- Driftin'
- Showbiz Blues
- Love That Burns
- Looking For Somebody
Customer Reviews:
Tributes are always a risky move.......2007-05-04
When one decides to do a tribute Cd, it better be pretty darn good since fans of the original will certainly be comparing it with a critical ear. I do respect a willingness to take risks as one stands to reap much criticism since new versions seem to rarely achieve the same stature. While listening to this particular Cd, although I love Gary's Blues, I find myself thinking that I'd rather be listening to Peter's versions. Although Gary is an amazing Blues guitarist in his own right, he doesn't capture the dark, haunting sound & mood that Peter did which really differentiated him. If you're looking for great Blues by Gary, checkout 'Blues Alive' or his 'Best of the Blues.' If you still want more of Gary, then this is worth checking out. It was clearly a labor of love for Gary and stands on its own if you're not that familiar with Peter's work. If you want to hear Peter's Blues, go buy the original Fleetwood Mac Cd's and see why Gary was so influenced by Peter and prepare to be moved.
Tribute? .......2006-08-19
Kind of ironic that Irishman Moore does a tribute to Englishman Green who was an interpreter of American blues music. Maybe you should just cut out the middlemen and go right to the real deal, namely, Otis Rush, BB, Albert, and so on.
That being said, I have long been a huge admirer of Peter Green, starting back in the 60's. His talent was stupifying. I still think he was the greatest combination (guitar playing AND singing) white blues player ever. Fabulous, tender, heartfelt, subtle and magnificently understated guitar playing and a truly great voice. He played "for keeps." What a shame it was that he became so disenchanted with the music scene and dropped out for so long.
I have heard a bit of his present-day stuff and unfortunately, he seems to be merely a shadow of his former self. Alas, we all get older and lose our chops, to some degree (except for BB, who seems to keep getting better and better all the time!). But it is nice that Pete is back on the scene. If he came to town I'd go see him, that's for sure. A true blues immortal.
Though it's kind of cool to have a lot of [Green's] good Mac-era tunes on one recording, the biggest problem with it is that it's not Peter Green playing, but Gary Moore! Gary is great, don't get me wrong, but you come away thinking Gary, as fine a player as he is, is trying to sound like Pete but not truly succeeding, especially in the voice department. Peter's voice was full and quite mellow, and he could both growl and purr, with equal success. Compare his "Stop Messin' Round" with Gary's. The guitars are quite similar, but that's it. Same thing with pretty much everything on the record. Pete's versions just have more balls, more swing, five-star category throughout. Listen to the "originals". I'd highly recommend the two-disc Jumpin'At Shadows: the Blues Years by the early Mac.
And I still like Gary Moore.
Gary Moore Shows Some Restraint...........2004-05-04
Many of Moore's "blues" albums are bogged down by his speed and technical brilliance (kinda a left handed compliment). On this release, however, Moore shows patience and restraint in his playing and the results are stunning. Moore is not simply "imitating" Peter Green's playing on this album, but enhancing it with his own unique style. I have yet to hear any other blues guitarist come this close to the magic that was once "The Green God". A must have for any Gary Moore or Peter Green fan.
WHAT CAN U ASK MORE FROM A FIVE FINGERS GENIUS.......2004-01-02
This album was one of my first guitar guru cd's Ive bought and
I was 15 then, now after ten years it still makes me feel warm when I hear it
as a guitar player and as a fan !!! it's a must for all blues fans - beginners and old !!! the best tracks r - supernatural
- an instrumental dream - just relax and get into the warm sound !! also the first song "if u b my baby" typical structure at it best !!! buy it now, you won't regret !!!
This album is stunning........2001-06-30
Being a die hard blues fan I had high expectations when I loaded this CD. The first track was a little bit weak - "If You Be My Baby" merely comes up to the level of 'cover' that Gary established on "Still Got The Blues". This is a sucker punch. Gary lets loose gradually. By the time you reach the second or third track you are jealous of the fact that Gary has Peter's guitar to play and you don't. By the time you reach "Driftin'" you wish you were Gary. He is banging out riffs in an expansive manor that will make your knees bend. This is an awesome CD. The Peter Green moments that are conjured are surreal. He gets into every microtonal nuance and beyond. It is clearly a labor of love. Buy it.
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Blues for Greeny/After Hours
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ASIN: B00008LE24
Release Date: 2006-03-14 |
Album Description
Australian 2 CD set is comprised of the albums Blues For Green & After Hours. EMI. 2006.
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Blues for Greeny
Gary Moore
Manufacturer: Charisma
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- After Hours
- Still Got the Blues
- Old New Ballads Blues
ASIN: B000093001
Release Date: 2003-05-19 |
Tracks:
- If You Be My Baby
- Long Grey Mare
- Merry Go Round
- I Loved Another Woman
- Need Your Love So Bad
- The Same Way
- The Supernatural
- Driftin'
- Showbiz Blues
- Love That Burns
- Looking For Somebody
- The World Keeps On Turnin' (Acoustic Version)
- The Same Way (Acoustic Version)
- Stop Messin' Around (Acoustic Version)
Album Description
UK remastered reissue of the Irish guitarist's 1995 album includes three bonus tracks, 'The World Keeps On Turnin'' (Acoustic Version), 'The Same Way' (Acoustic Version) & 'Stop Messin' Around' (Acoustic Version). Virgin. 2003.
Customer Reviews:
Fitting tribute.......2007-01-25
As stated in the liner notes, this wasn't a tribute record , but a big Thank You to one of Gary's favorite guitarists. Gary Moore has blazed a trail through the years like very few rock and blues guitarists can claim, but here Gary does a fine job of evoking the spirit of Peter Green's early work with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers as well as his work with his own Fleetwood Mac, music he himself experienced first hand as a teenager and later more closely sharing the bill with the Mac, and even getting the opportunity to purchase Peter Green's prized '59 Les Paul. I would recommend this Import version as it has a better mix.
Average customer rating:
- Tributes are always a risky move
- Tribute?
- Gary Moore Shows Some Restraint....
- WHAT CAN U ASK MORE FROM A FIVE FINGERS GENIUS
- This album is stunning.
|
Blues For Greeny
Gary Moore
Manufacturer: Virgin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
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Similar Items:
- Back to the Blues
- Old New Ballads Blues
- Still Got the Blues
- Blues Alive
- Best of the Blues
ASIN: B00005GOER |
Customer Reviews:
Tributes are always a risky move.......2007-05-04
When one decides to do a tribute Cd, it better be pretty darn good since fans of the original will certainly be comparing it with a critical ear. I do respect a willingness to take risks as one stands to reap much criticism since new versions seem to rarely achieve the same stature. While listening to this particular Cd, although I love Gary's Blues, I find myself thinking that I'd rather be listening to Peter's versions. Although Gary is an amazing Blues guitarist in his own right, he doesn't capture the dark, haunting sound & mood that Peter did which really differentiated him. If you're looking for great Blues by Gary, checkout 'Blues Alive' or his 'Best of the Blues.' If you still want more of Gary, then this is worth checking out. It was clearly a labor of love for Gary and stands on its own if you're not that familiar with Peter's work. If you want to hear Peter's Blues, go buy the original Fleetwood Mac Cd's and see why Gary was so influenced by Peter and prepare to be moved.
Tribute? .......2006-08-19
Kind of ironic that Irishman Moore does a tribute to Englishman Green who was an interpreter of American blues music. Maybe you should just cut out the middlemen and go right to the real deal, namely, Otis Rush, BB, Albert, and so on.
That being said, I have long been a huge admirer of Peter Green, starting back in the 60's. His talent was stupifying. I still think he was the greatest combination (guitar playing AND singing) white blues player ever. Fabulous, tender, heartfelt, subtle and magnificently understated guitar playing and a truly great voice. He played "for keeps." What a shame it was that he became so disenchanted with the music scene and dropped out for so long.
I have heard a bit of his present-day stuff and unfortunately, he seems to be merely a shadow of his former self. Alas, we all get older and lose our chops, to some degree (except for BB, who seems to keep getting better and better all the time!). But it is nice that Pete is back on the scene. If he came to town I'd go see him, that's for sure. A true blues immortal.
Though it's kind of cool to have a lot of [Green's] good Mac-era tunes on one recording, the biggest problem with it is that it's not Peter Green playing, but Gary Moore! Gary is great, don't get me wrong, but you come away thinking Gary, as fine a player as he is, is trying to sound like Pete but not truly succeeding, especially in the voice department. Peter's voice was full and quite mellow, and he could both growl and purr, with equal success. Compare his "Stop Messin' Round" with Gary's. The guitars are quite similar, but that's it. Same thing with pretty much everything on the record. Pete's versions just have more balls, more swing, five-star category throughout. Listen to the "originals". I'd highly recommend the two-disc Jumpin'At Shadows: the Blues Years by the early Mac.
And I still like Gary Moore.
Gary Moore Shows Some Restraint...........2004-05-04
Many of Moore's "blues" albums are bogged down by his speed and technical brilliance (kinda a left handed compliment). On this release, however, Moore shows patience and restraint in his playing and the results are stunning. Moore is not simply "imitating" Peter Green's playing on this album, but enhancing it with his own unique style. I have yet to hear any other blues guitarist come this close to the magic that was once "The Green God". A must have for any Gary Moore or Peter Green fan.
WHAT CAN U ASK MORE FROM A FIVE FINGERS GENIUS.......2004-01-02
This album was one of my first guitar guru cd's Ive bought and
I was 15 then, now after ten years it still makes me feel warm when I hear it
as a guitar player and as a fan !!! it's a must for all blues fans - beginners and old !!! the best tracks r - supernatural
- an instrumental dream - just relax and get into the warm sound !! also the first song "if u b my baby" typical structure at it best !!! buy it now, you won't regret !!!
This album is stunning........2001-06-30
Being a die hard blues fan I had high expectations when I loaded this CD. The first track was a little bit weak - "If You Be My Baby" merely comes up to the level of 'cover' that Gary established on "Still Got The Blues". This is a sucker punch. Gary lets loose gradually. By the time you reach the second or third track you are jealous of the fact that Gary has Peter's guitar to play and you don't. By the time you reach "Driftin'" you wish you were Gary. He is banging out riffs in an expansive manor that will make your knees bend. This is an awesome CD. The Peter Green moments that are conjured are surreal. He gets into every microtonal nuance and beyond. It is clearly a labor of love. Buy it.
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Blues for Greeny + 3
Gary Moore
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00006ITY2 |
Tracks:
- If You Be My Baby
- Long Grey Mare
- Merry Go Round
- I Loved Another Woman
- Need You Love So Bad
- The Same Way
- The Supernatural
- Driftin
- Showbiz Blues
- Love That Burns
- Looking For Somebody
- The World Keeps ON Turnin (Acoustic Version) (Bonus Track)
- The Same Way (Acoustic Version) (Bonus Track)
- Stop Messin Around (Acoustic Version) (Bonus Track)
Album Description
Japanese remastered reissue of the Irish guitarist's 1995 album includes three bonus tracks, 'The World Keeps On Turnin'' (Acoustic Version), 'The Same Way' (Acoustic Version) & 'Stop Messin' Around' (Acoustic Version). Virgin. 2002.
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