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Originally released on Gallagher’s 1973 album ‘Tattoo‘, ‘Tattoo’d Lady‘ stands as one of his defining early compositions – a raw, autobiographical portrait of life on the road, shaped by long nights, constant travel, and the push-and-pull between freedom and isolation. Built around a loose, swaggering groove and sharp lyrical detail, the song reflects a more intimate side of Gallagher’s writing, balancing humour, and weariness with a sense of restless motion.
That spirit carries through Bonamassa’s live interpretation. Rather than reshape the song, he leans into its narrative core, allowing the performance to unfold with the same unfiltered energy that defined Gallagher’s original recordings. The Cork audience – deeply connected to the material – responds in kind, giving the track a lived-in feel that goes beyond a straightforward cover.
For Bonamassa, songs like ‘Tattoo’d Lady‘ were central to understanding Gallagher’s range as both a guitarist and a storyteller. While much of Gallagher’s reputation rests on his explosive live playing, tracks like this reveal the observational detail and personality that made his catalogue endure.
‘The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork‘ documents Bonamassa’s full tribute set, performed with the blessing of Gallagher’s family, and shaped by the unique atmosphere of Cork itself. Across 14 songs, the album moves between the intensity of tracks like ‘Walk On Hot Coals‘ and ‘Bullfrog Blues‘ and more reflective moments like ‘Tattoo’d Lady‘ and ‘A Million Miles Away‘, which will serve as the album’s focus track upon release.
The performances were recorded during a three-night run that grew out of what was initially planned as a single tribute show. The response from local audiences turned the event into something larger, with each night building on the last and reinforcing the connection between the music, the place, and the people who have carried Gallagher’s legacy forward.
Additional footage from the Cork performances will be included on the album’s DVD and Blu-ray editions, featuring bonus material such as The Inspiration of Rory with Brian May and Slash, along with behind-the-scenes moments that further document the significance of the project.
As the album moves closer to release, ‘Tattoo’d Lady (Live)‘ offers a different lens into Gallagher’s catalogue – one that highlights the writing and perspective behind the playing, and the enduring appeal of songs that feel grounded in real experience.
CD Track Listing:
- Cradle Rock (Live)
- Walk On Hot Coals (Live)
- Tattoo’d Lady (Live)
- I Wonder Who (Live)
- Calling Card (Live)
- Who’s That Coming? (Live)
- Messin’ With The Kid (Live)
- Bullfrog Blues (Live)
- Treat Her Right (Live)
- Bad Penny (Live)
- I Fall Apart (Live)
- A Million Miles Away (Live)
- As The Crow Flies (Live)
- Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)
DVD / Blu-ray
- The Spirit Of Rory (Opening Scene)
- Cradle Rock
- Walk On Hot Coals
- Tattoo’d Lady
- I Wonder Who
- Calling Card
- Who’s That Coming?
- Messin’ With The Kid
- Band Introductions
- Bullfrog Blues
- Treat Her Right
- Bad Penny
- I Fall Apart
- A Million Miles Away
- As The Crow Flies
- Back On My Stompin’ Ground
- Ballycotton (End Credits)
DVD / Blu-ray Bonus Features:
- Ballycotton – A Million Miles Away
● Rory’s Acoustic Guitar
● The Inspiration of Rory (A Conversation with Brian May & Slash)
inyl (180 gram Red Marble Double LP)
Side A
1. Cradle Rock (Live)
2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live)
3. Tattoo’d Lady (Live)
4. I Wonder Who (Live)
Side B
5. Calling Card (Live)
6. Who’s That Coming? (Live)
7. Messin’ With The Kid (Live)
8. Bullfrog Blues (Live)
Side C
9. Treat Her Right (Live)
10. Bad Penny (Live)
11. I Fall Apart (Live)
Side D
12. A Million Miles Away (Live)
13. As The Crow Flies (Live)
14. Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)
EU/U.K. Spring Tour 2026
April 24 – Rotterdam, NL – Rotterdam Rtm Stage
April 25 – Paris, FR – La Seine Musicale
April 27 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Luxembourg Rockhal
April 29 – Mannheim, DE – SAP Arena
May 1 – Chemnitz, DE – Stadthalle Chemnitz
May 2 – Nürnberg, DE – Psd Bank Nürnberg Arena
May 3 – Zürich, CH – Hallenstadion
May 6 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
May 7 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
U.S. Summer Tour 2026
June 26 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts w/ JJ Grey & Mofro & D.K. Harrell
June 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
June 28 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center
July 29 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap w/ Gov’t Mule
July 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater w/ Gov’t Mule
August 1 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule
August 3 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
August 5 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater w/ JJ Grey & Mofro
August 7 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
August 8 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule
August 9 – Youngstown, OH – The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre w/ Gov’t Mule
August 12 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival
August 14 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium
August 15 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino w/ Gov’t Mule
August 16 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater w/ Gov’t Mule
August 19 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic Center
August 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater
August 23 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
EU Autumn Tour 2026
October 21 – Helsinki, FL – Veikkaus Arena
October 23 – Stockholm, SE – Stockholm Avicii Arena
October 24 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum
October 25 – Gothenburg, SE – Göteborg Partille Arena
October 27 – Copenhagen, DK – K.B. Hallen København
October 29 – Rostock, DE – Stadthalle Rostock
October 30 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
October 31 – Dortmund, DE – Westfalenhalle
November 3 – Basel, CH – Baloise Session
November 4 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum
About Joe Bonamassa:
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award Nominee (4-time winner), he achieved his 29th No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his most recent studio album ‘Breakthrough‘. Only in his mid-40s, Bonamassa is a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalogue. He has released more than 51 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.
A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it’s in the studio, on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, and others for his independent labels Journeyman Records and KTBA Records, and has also launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Visit http://www.jbonamassa.com for more information.
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