4 responses to “1987 Bootlegs”

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   Brian Cantwell

   12th Jan 2025

    Wow! Have just seen the Leeds Irish Centre 87 bootleg. I was at this. I’d only been familiar with Rory for about 8 months. I bought Live in Europe and was hooked immediately. Within a few months I’d bought all the vinyl up to Jinx ( Defender hadn’t been released at that point) Only a few months Later Defender came out and he played my hometown. (Leeds) I distinctly remember people queing around the building on a cold October evening. I stood as close to the front as I could and when he hit the stage Rory just floored me and destroyed the room. I saw Rory only 3 more times but that gig remains at the top of my list. For nearly 40 years that has remained a perfect memory. I got 3 mins into listening to the bootleg and had to turn it off… for no other reason than wanting it to remain a fantastic memory. His music has been part of my life almost daily all these years later. I still miss him. This website is a fantastic resource and ‘The Later Years’ which I’ve just started reading is a fantastic insight about a man I love but know little about. Thank you both so much.  

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      rewritingrory

      12th Jan 2025

      Hi Brian,

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Really enjoyed hearing your Rory story. I can only imagine how it must have felt to come across the bootleg after all this time! I’m really glad you’re enjoying the website and the book. If you have the chance to leave an Amazon review when you finish reading, that would be much appreciated.

      All the very best,
      Lauren

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   Brian Cantwell

   12th Jan 2025

   You’re very welcome…and yes I will absolutely leave an Amazon review.

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      rewritingrory

      12th Jan 2025

      Wonderful. Thank you so much, and happy reading!

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