Rory Gallagher Playing Harp – Rare Amazing Live

This was recorded on March 2, 1976 (Rory’s 28th Birthday) at BBC London’s “Old Grey Whistle Test” and the song is “All Around Man!”

Rory plays the harmonica like he plays the Sunburst. He’s got soul and mastery: a brilliant balance.

Pure genius! He is still relevant in today’s time. We need such humble artists to be stars, not all those wannabe clowns using artificial pr beyond limits!

Lyrics:
I ain’t no doctor, I ain’t no doctor’s son,
But I’ll fill your prescription,
Till the real doctor comes,
Till the real doctor comes.

I ain’t no sailor, ain’t no sailor’s son,
But I’ll be your navigator,
Till the marines hit town,
Till the marines hit town.

I’m a handyman, an all around man,
I’m a handyman, all around man,
And when your husband comes,
That’s when the handyman’s gonna scram.

I ain’t the DA, ain’t the DA’s son,
But I’ll talk to the jury,

And I’ll see justice done.

Handyman, I’m a handyman,
An all around man, all around man.

I ain’t no astronaut,
From Cape Kennedy I don’t come.
Just step inside my rocket ship,
I’ll take you circling round the sun.

We’ll head off for Pluto, Venus and Mars,
Step inside, baby, I’ll take you very far.

I’m a handyman, an all around man,
An all around man, an all around man,
And when your husband comes,
That’s when the handyman is gonna scram.

Songwriters: Lee Jackson
All Around Man lyrics © Songs Of Universal Inc.