Back on the Streets by Gary Moore
Back on the Streets is Gary Moore's release from 1978, expressive playing rooted in the blues. It runs to 37 minutes across 8 tracks on MCA Records. I came to it well after release and have returned to it since.
Why listen?
The playing is expressive and rooted, every note bent for feeling rather than show. The band keeps it lean and lets the guitar and voice lead. It is a record about tone, touch, and timing.
Favourite song: Parisienne Walkways
Parisienne Walkways is the track I return to, the clearest statement of what the album is doing. It is worth the price of the record on its own.
I remember Paris in '49
The Champs Elysee, Saint Michel
And old Beaujolais wine
And I recall that you were mine
In those Parisienne days
Key takeaway
Back on the Streets is a fine place to start. Recommended.
Tracklist
- Back on the Streets
- Don't Believe a Word
- Fanatical Fascists
- Flight of the Snow Moose
- Hurricane
- Song for Donna
- What Would You Rather Bee or a Wasp
- Parisienne Walkways
Details
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Artist | Gary Moore |
| Release year | 1978 |
| Length | 37 min |
| Tracks | 8 |
| Label | MCA Records |
| Standout moment | Parisienne Walkways |
Listen on
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