Gallagher, Rory - Lonesome Highway Lyrics






Well its a winding highway, that never seems to end,
Well we all must travel, We'll not pass this way again,
Are you going my way, well won't you lend a hand,
Well it sounds like thunder, but it could be a hurricane,
Looks like Chain Lightnin', but its just my blues again,
Sure don't look inviting, when you see those clouds of rain,

Yea, Yea
I wish it were the morning, 'cause the night feels oh so long
With a windswept skyway, it don't look good my friend,
Tomorrow might be my day, who knows which way the wheel might turn,
Woohoo, Woooohoooo, Yeayeaha





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  1. S.... M....

    It's perfection. Oh! I was the model in the white bikini. Lol. No I'm better looking than that. I don't have to show it.

  2. D.... ....

    This is a brilliant track from Rory.

  3. D.... R....

    116 people thumbs downed this???? What? Eh? Unbelievable, just unbelievable!!!!

    D.... R....

    I know, Probably people who like hip hop or rap. YUK!!! They have no souls.

  4. S.... Y....

    what an intro !
    thank you for this post of my favorit guitarist(almongst other favorits of mine) , bur rory is my favorit ; )

  5. F.... ....

    Elvis’ manager, Col. Tom Parker, said in a press conference shortly
    after his death: “Elvis didn’t die. The body did. We’re keeping up the
    good spirits. We’re keeping Elvis alive. I talked to him this morning
    and he told me to 'carry on.’” (Elvis did not die and he wanted out. -
    Col. Tom Parker. 1977) After hearing so many stories about the death of
    Elvis Presley, I have decided to tell the world the real story on the
    facts concerning that day in August, 1977. Yes, that day, the 16th of
    August. Is it a coincidence that a person born on that January 8, first
    month, eighth day, would perish on the 8th month and the 16th day?
    Probably if two (2) people were born on that day it makes more sense.
    You see, numerology always played an important part of my life and still
    does today. So many people have written or spoke about my death as a
    hoax. It was not a hoax! I decided to reinvent myself in the form of my
    brother (Jesse Garon) and yes, Elvis Presley did die that day. But after
    much searching for the right people, I found several people from
    different states who I consider my most loyal and trustworthy friends.
    To some people this book will be just another scandalous piece of
    fiction, but when you are done I think you will think otherwise. I
    always felt my brother deserved to live and what better way to let him
    live his life than to end mine. I was lonely, depressed, in bad health
    and my numerology chart said that this was the time for it to come to
    end. Anyone who studies numerology will understand, those who don't may
    want to look into it. All of the facts (and there are many) even the
    experts will say they are more than coincidences. I no longer give away
    Cadillacs or expensive pieces of jewelry because I am nothing more than a
    man who had a very famous brother. I am not a great literate (I never
    wrote my own songs), but I am not illiterate either. The perfect day
    August 16, 1977, 1 + 9 + 7 + 7 = 24, my age backwards (42), the facts go
    on and on. But my true reasons for the book are for my fans. My death
    was not a hoax! To my fans, please forgive me, my brother deserved to
    live, he was with me constantly (spiritually). My life would not be the
    same had he lived at birth. This was my way of giving him life, and
    corny as it sounds. The Colonel took this secret to his grave. He was a
    loyal friend. But I will no longer stand by and have people like Gail
    Brewer tell you stories that are pure fiction. This book written by a
    true friend will help you realize why I did what I did. - The Truth
    About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). My fascination with
    the idea of a hoax about death was when Jim Morrison died July 3rd,
    1971. Although I saw no correlation (he died at age 27) I was astounded
    that as famous as he was the body was just closed up and shipped out.
    Now I don't know all the facts concerning his death. I thought it
    awfully strange that no autopsy was performed (or so I thought) and just
    forgotten about. There were a lot of rumors about his death. I noticed
    he was born on the 8th day. Born in 1944 = 1-8 and died in 1971 = 1-8.
    Remember my comeback in 1968? 1+9+6+8 = 24. Obviously, I was no longer
    24, so I reversed the age to 42. The next time that number had any
    relevance was 1977 (1+9+7+7 = 24 when I would be 42. Numerology can and
    does play an important part of my life and we knew that would have to be
    the date. Most people if they know what to look for will find
    significance in the forms of numbers in all of my movies! Example:
    gravestone in " Loving You" (year) 1878 = ? (1+8+7+8 = 24). You have to
    look at the movies. My hero James Dean died at the age of 24, but I was
    on top of the world then and wanted to live. - The Truth About Elvis
    Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). I will start about 1974 when the
    thought first came to me about faking my death. I have always been
    fascinated with the occult and other spiritual things. When I first saw a
    wax dummy of myself made by a Mr. Cooper I was fascinated with it. For
    some time I had thought if it was possible? Could I pull this thing off?
    I had asked Mr Cooper if he could make another wax dummy for me. He
    said he could. I in turn said I wanted him to do it and keep it strictly
    confidential. When I had mentioned it to a very few close friends (Joe
    Esposito, Larry Geller) they did not think I was serious. I was tired of
    being Elvis Presley, my health was deteriorating. I just couldn't keep
    up. My finances were floundering because of my daddy's poor business
    ventures. I was at my wit's end. As the years progressed I had my ups
    and downs which are pretty well documented in other books. I also had
    two detectives from Colorado who I trusted immensely. Originally the
    date was 1976 according to my numerology charts but I chickened out. A
    pact was made on the grounds of Graceland one night, hands placed over
    hands that this secret would never be spoken of outside this room. I
    picked four (4) of us initially and to this day all have kept the
    secret. I also know when this book reaches the bookstores people (my
    loyal friends) will be heartbroken. They took care of me and convinced
    others that I was no longer alive. In reality Elvis Presley died that
    day and my twin brother "Jesse" came to life, living in hiding but as a
    normal human being. I skip around because I am writing stream of
    consciousness. My own Daddy bless his soul never knew the truth. Little
    Lisa was told months later and explained to her she would not see me
    much. The Colonel took this secret to his grave. Many people believe me
    to still be alive but I was told in the beginning there would be no
    contact in order for this to work. I go thru a lot of ups and downs
    since 1977 and have lived in many states but I insisted I needed to be
    in a warm climate. My personal thoughts are that my fans will
    understand. That is very important to me. I just could not face myself
    any more after seeing myself in the mirror and that is where Larry
    Geller came in. He asked if he could write a book, and I gave him my
    blessing. "If I Can Dream" is the title and I like his book. He had
    filled my head with spiritual thoughts and made me believe we could pull
    this off. If I had stayed longer I think I would have been booed off
    the stage. That is why I chose the date 8-16-77. Do you know how many
    famous people passed away on that date? The great Robert Johnson died on
    8-16 and he was born in 1935! Babe Ruth, and Bela Lugosi and many
    others. I must say I was very nervous that day 8-16. But it had to be
    done before I went on the road where I would not have been able to pull
    it off. Did you know there are secret compartments in Graceland that
    very few people know about! A few like Vester would joke about my being
    alive but no one took him serious. Many of my friends would ask if I
    were still alive and they have their doubts but as it was I might have
    died broke and just a shell of myself. I was given an injection that
    looked like I was dead but the people closest to me knew better. Believe
    me I had my doubts that this could be pulled off. But it did and I
    became Jesse, just a poor white southern boy who didn't sing a lick of
    anything. I feel bad my Daddy wasn't allowed to know but it just
    couldn't be done. I better go now and collect my thoughts to tell you
    the rest next time. - The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own
    Words. (2001). You Found Me By Pastor Bob Joyce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUI7_rZpl8c

  6. G.... K....

    BONG DA CITY ΚΑΙ RORY GALLAGHER CREW ΚΑΙ ΚΟΜΕΝΕΣ ΟΙ ΜΑΛΑΚΙΕΣ!!

  7. b.... ....

    ¡Gracias! Stunning pictures

  8. G.... S....

    Incredible musician. As usual the Greats leave too soon.

  9. a.... t....

    Του Rory η κιθάρα και marlboro τσιγάρα!! ( ααααααα και μπύρες!!)

  10. E.... C....

    This Guy Rory Gallagher Always been on my Top Shelf. When you know what the fuck good music is that is, especially as a guitarist some people have lost their sense of taste or hearing to not be entertained by the body of work this bundle of blessing left with us! being grateful. Thank You, Rory!
    To boot this man was a true gentleman from my understanding all-around good human.

  11. D.... M....

    Ahh memories of my mis spent youth. Growing up in the seaside community of Long Beach California, he was very popular. Go figure.

    D.... M....

    D Moore...Yes, memories are just what remains !

  12. j.... m....

    Què ritmo, un riff muy bueno ..... pegadizo y lleno de alma.

  13. D.... H....

    Corcaigh Abu !!!!

  14. E.... B....

    Ho scoperto Rory Gallagher! (by nr. 6501)

  15. r.... ....

    oh man your style, makes me smile once again, long live original rock and roll

  16. D.... N....

    Rock on Rory. Legend

  17. P.... C....

    love you r💙ry

  18. z.... a....

    Fuck hıghway

  19. P.... K....

    it's beautyfull to see some of th roads i have traveled featured in a rory video...i'm OTR trucker.

  20. V.... d....

    Hey Joe Bonamassa - Redemption!!

  21. D.... B....

    The very best white blues artist ever his playing was pure brilliant with great style plus he was a great singer. His music for those who like love and will discover it in the future means his music will last forevermore.

  22. D.... T....

    Some come and go , but this one gets to stay cause the music wont let him go. R.I.P

  23. J.... G....

    Joe Bonamassa discovered this gem too.

  24. K.... M....

    Rory Gallagher,long beach auditorium early 70 s rock it!!!

  25. M.... M....

    you lucky fucks who knew of this guy before I hit the youtube algorithm gold

  26. S.... G....

    Και γαμω τα τραγουδια

  27. j.... b....

    I have been listing to the very great Rory Gallagher since I first hear his music when I was a little kid in the early 1970, I was very lucky with my 6 brothers to have got to see the very great and wonderful man and the boys in his band many times when he came to town to play gigs and kick up some dust. I could try to tell what blistering top rocking gigs played and that every gig was better than the one before but you have already heard this better explained by far smarter people than me. I have tried to find to correct and most suitable words to try and praise this man but my words completely fail me once again, I do hope that someone will read this and write down the most suitable words under their name that can see and read

  28. V.... S....

    Brano senza tempo 🎸🎵🎶🎼

  29. D.... S....

    And everything you hear is done with a amp ,a guitar and two hands and his distinctive lyric writing and vocal presentation. No whammy bar . all behind the nut, and string manipulation by his hands ..everyone should have a copy of Irish Tour 74....Rory just smokes , slide, lead, ragtime q picking .He also played sax , mandolin, harmonica....etc.

    D.... S....

    Nothing wrong with a whammy bar though! :) It's just as legit as a slide! I know that Rory didn't like whammy bars. Each to their own! I get your point though. That's one thing that I respect in him. He didn't need overdubs or some special pedals (he did use some pedals though, like treble booster) to play his songs live. I envy many great metal musicians for their skill, but Rory is just as amazing in his own way. His rhythm guitar work in particular is just amazing. One thing I really like about him is that all he needed was his voice and an acoustic guitar and he could put up a great show. That and his ability to write amazing songs are probably what I respect the most about him.

  30. A.... B....

    This man was soooo GOOD !

  31. J.... R....

    I would pick her up, any time. :-)

  32. M.... M....

    The Irish Jimmy Page.

  33. S.... H....

    Rory was pure magic! A true gift to us, so so badly missed!

  34. B.... R....

    Rory Gallagher - Lonesome Highway 💕

  35. �.... �....

    one and only!!

  36. P.... C....

    Gimme some roryaaaaayyy

  37. P.... C....

    Lonesome Highway road well travelled ya'll

  38. m.... ....

    some people were born to play,thank you Rory Gallagher for picking up the guitar

  39. L.... W....

    What a True Irish Rose for us all Rory was indeed. An amazing artist!

  40. S.... S....

    Thanks - Зоран Живковић / 2 years ago

    Well its a winding highway, that never seems to end,
    Well we all must travel, We'll not pass this way again,
    Are you going my way, well won't you lend a hand,
    Well it sounds like thunder, but it could be a hurricane,
    Looks like Chain Lightnin', but its just my blues again,
    Sure don't look inviting, when you see those clouds of rain,
    Yea, Yea
    I wish it were the morning, 'cause the night feels oh so long
    With a windswept skyway, it don't look good my friend,
    Tomorrow might be my day, who knows which way the wheel might turn,
    Woohoo, Woooohoooo, Yeayeah

  41. m.... t....

    Yes! That was a real blues man doing his thing

  42. R.... M....

    A Rocker for sure, dig.

  43. s.... m....

    deffinetly one of the super gifted ones...yeah..play on brother

  44. A.... s....

    ΛΕΙΠΕΙΣ

  45. n.... n....

    Amazing artist

  46. h.... g....

    respect

  47. P.... A....

    RORY> GOD > JESUS> MORISSON> HENDRIX > HUMANS

  48. A.... C....

    World's greatest ever guitarist  and a true gentleman. I was at his post 1971 Xmas concert.

  49. C.... B....

    ACE 😁😎😎

  50. A.... R....

    Rory the legend never sold out true to the end, love you Rory Gallagher sleep easy, Margo

  51. C.... B....

    Ρόρυ και ξερό ξωμί και τα συκώτια στο μπλέντερ!

  52. M.... G....

    Perfeita

  53. J.... S....

    Ρορυ, ουισκι, κομμουνισμος

  54. J.... A....

    He was the greatest guitarist of all time, bypassing Hendrix just a bit. Even Jimi admitted it...xx

    J.... A....

    That's so true,Jimi did !

  55. J.... P....

    Stillllll. Heearrr

  56. B.... F....

    Чудесно!!!

  57. T.... ....

    R.I.P way too young..... way too young....

  58. M.... S....

    What a great song!!! :)))))))

  59. D.... M....

    Good..Good!

  60. �.... �....

    ΡΟΡΥ "ΤΗΕ ΒΕΣΤ "ΛΟΒ Κ ΤΗΑΝΚΣ ,ΛΟΒ ΦΟΡ ΕΒΕΡ.

  61. M.... C....

    Wonderful...The following comments are attributed to Slash: "He's one of the guitar players I got turned on to at a pretty young age. Nobody else I knew was really too hip to him, at least in Hollywood. But then they were sort of all into Randy Rhoads, anyway. Rory didn't sound like anybody else. There are a million guys who sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never heard anybody who could really pull off sounding like Rory Gallagher. He had a very individual, independent kind of tone and approach and everything. He's always been a big hero to me."

  62. T.... L....

    The blues needs another Rory

    T.... L....

    I agree but we do have Joe Bonamassa. He is f%*king great.

  63. J.... M....

    All you up and comming musicians take notes if your not already

  64. A.... Y....

    That gap @ 1.30 would take some filling. Selleys lol

  65. L.... G....

    Hello i from Brasil great music

    L.... G....

    Hello to you.

  66. m.... w....

    Wow, I'm a huge Rory fan, but I never heard this before!  He didn't record much with a 12-string, but this is really fine.

  67. �.... A....

    Surely gives the feelin.

  68. L.... T....

    I have been a Rory fan for years and I am almost 62 and I hear this song for the first time. I want to see my daughter since she is living in Ireland now, and I tell her to shout out that her old man LOVES Rory. She is making a name in her own right, but my god this guy played music. He was great. I listen to concerts that he has on video and I laugh since it must be 50, 60 or more times that I have watched the same concerts. Why? Because he is just a great man. Genuine, Unique. Thanks Rory, and thank you fans.

    L.... T....

    Come to Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal - That is where the International Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival is held. 4 days of the best blues musicians playing their hearts out to do Rory proud. Every year, end of may.

    L.... T....

    Rory was my first gig at Newcastle City Hall ,I am the same age as you.Greenslade were supporting.Still got Rorys signature on a Marlboro packet! Got to shake his hand and got a smile....peace

  69. T.... ....

    As a none driver I can still appreciate the musicianship

  70. J.... S....

    What a great sound. I have been a huge Rory fan for years and just heard this for the first time. I had to own this so I found a used copy of Wheels Within Wheels CD.  Such a shame Rory Gallagher isn't recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because more people would be turned on to his incredible stuff. Lots of really good guitar players out there but only one Rory.

  71. a.... o....

    a record company project?

  72. W.... G....

    Sounds like Bon Jovi ripped off the intro of this song and used it for Wanted Dead Or Alive.

  73. A.... R....

    Magnificent guitar player. Sadly missed!

  74. D.... P....

    Ρορυυ. Ακούς τα κομμάτια του κ ταξιδεύεις. Αναρωτιεσαι πως γίνεται ν χωράει τόσο ταλέντο σε ένα σώμα.

  75. B.... U....

    just a fantastic song from Rory!

  76. T.... M....

    This road looks earilly like high-way 50 in Nevada that a fellow traveller and I took while crossing the lower 48' during the summer of 82". We had previously made it across the Sierras having found a 20 ft snow-bank at Carson Pass. We then road the desolate sage-brush high-way to Carson Springs. We road out of Carson Springs and the high-way seemed haunted. A high cross-wind came out of the mnts sending large tumbleweeds across the deserted road. I gradually lost sight of my fellow traveller. I was eventually too tired to ride, so I pulled off the road and.listened to tje high-pitched shrill of the wind ad it blew through a fence. I was relieved when the first rays of morning came on that lonesome high-way.

    T.... M....

    Woow , thank you for beautiful story !

  77. T.... M....

    This road looks earilly like high-way 50 in Nevada that a fellow traveller and I took while crossing the lower 48' during the summer of 82". We had previously made it across the Sierras having found a 20 ft snow-bank at Carson Pass. We then road the desolate sage-brush high-way to Carson Springs. We road out of Carson Springs and the high-way seemed haunted. A high cross-wind came out of the mnts sending large tumbleweeds across the deserted road. I gradually lost sight of my fellow traveller. I was eventually too tired to ride, so I pulled off the road and.listened to tje high-pitched shrill of the wind ad it blew through a fence. I was relieved when the first rays of morning came on that lonesome high-way.

  78. T.... M....

    This road looks earilly like high-way 50 in Nevada that a fellow traveller and I took while crossing the lower 48' during the summer of 82". We had previously made it across the Sierras having found a 20 ft snow-bank at Carson Pass. We then road the desolate sage-brush high-way to Carson Springs. We road out of Carson Springs and the high-way seemed haunted. A high cross-wind came out of the mnts sending large tumbleweeds across the deserted road. I gradually lost sight of my fellow traveller. I was eventually too tired to ride, so I pulled off the road and.listened to tje high-pitched shrill of the wind ad it blew through a fence. I was relieved when the first rays of morning came on that lonesome high-way.

  79. T.... M....

    This song reminds me of a long lonesome road a friend and I took across Nevada while crossing the continenral u.sa. by bicycle. I remember crossing Carson Pass and seeing 20 ft. snow-banks in June of '82. We later got on highway 50 out of Carson Sprimgs Nev. The road seemed haunted . I recall seeing large tumble-weeds rolling across the road. The sky went dark and I lost sight of my companion. I remember sleeping off the road and.listening to the high-pitched shrill of the wind all night long. I was never so happy when morning came. Later that day I found my fellow traveller. I was never so elated.

  80. T.... M....

    This song reminds me of a long lonesome road a friend and I took across Nevada while crossing the continenral u.sa. by bicycle. I remember crossing Carson Pass and seeing 20 ft. snow-banks in June of '82. We later got on highway 50 out of Carson Sprimgs Nev. The road seemed haunted . I recall seeing large tumble-weeds rolling across the road. The sky went dark and I lost sight of my companion. I remember sleeping off the road and.listening to the high-pitched shrill of the wind all night long. I was never so happy when morning came. Later that day I found my fellow traveller. I was never so elated.

  81. F.... B....

    hahaha.... mr dakota...not too bad to be a lonesome in such a road images...i like it... Rory knew it !!

  82. H.... G....

    BIG BOSS

  83. A.... S....

    My favorite blues player from the seventies, so gifted, so underrated. You can hear his Celtic roots in his style of blues, just amazing. Notes I wouldn't even think of playing.

    A.... S....

    Totally agree. An element of the old Irish trad music in there. Sure its born in to the blood of the Irish

    A.... S....

    So I'm not the only in England that can hear a Celtic sound?

    A.... S....

    Great ear. Agreed!

  84. B.... C....

    What an outstanding track!

  85. j.... ....

    Rory vive por siempre !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  86. G.... a....

    "Get Rory Gallagher inducted into the Rock''Roll Hall of Fame."
    https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/rorygallagherhalloffame

    G.... a....

    he would hate that

  87. a.... j....

    Best there was and the best there ever will be.

  88. A.... B....

    Grazie Maestro.

  89. T.... Y....

    esa guitarra suena genial

  90. G.... D....

    Thanks for this.

  91. P.... ....

    Keep on Truckin

  92. R.... A....

    Rory forewer. R

  93. T.... P....

    Liberatoria

  94. H.... M....

    One of my favorite songs from Rory

  95. K.... K....

    Playing this one right now, a tribute to my late brother Damian, a huge Rory fan, on this, Damian's 5th anniversary. RIP Damian and Rory, hope you're partying together tonight.

  96. K.... C....

    Παιχταρα Rory τι εχεις γραψει γαμω το συμπαν ολο!

    K.... C....

    μη μιλας

  97. s.... ....

    μονο ρορυ

  98. T.... K....

    ΘΕΟΣ.