Gary Moore’s “Still Got the Blues” Official Music Video
Watch the official music video for Gary Moore’s “Still Got the Blues”. The track is taken from the album of the same name, released in 1990.
Introduction
“Still Got the Blues” is a song by Northern Irish blues rock guitarist Gary Moore. Released in 1990, it was included on his sixth studio album, Still Got the Blues. It was Moore’s highest charting single in the UK at number 12.
Moore began playing the guitar at the age of eight, and by his teens he was performing with bands such as Skid Row and Thin Lizzy. He first found success as a member of the latter with whom he recorded a string of hit albums throughout the 1970s. After leaving Thin Lizzy in 1979, Moore embarked on a solo career which saw him produce a string of successful albums throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. Still Got the Blues is widely regarded as one of his best works, and its title track is considered to be one of his signature tunes.
The Music Video
“Still Got the Blues” is a song by Northern Irish blues rock musician Gary Moore, released in 1990 as a single from the album of the same name. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one in Norway and number six in Moore’s native United Kingdom. The song has been described as “one of the most popular blues-rock anthems of the late 20th century.”
The Opening Scene
The music video for “Still Got the Blues” by Gary Moore begins with a close up shot of Moore playing the guitar in a smoky blues club. He is surrounded by people who are cheering and clapping along with the music. The camera then pulls back to reveal that Moore is playing on stage with a full band. The rest of the video consists of shots of Moore and the band performing, intercut with shots of people dancing and enjoying themselves in the club.
The Performance
The performance in this music video is excellent. Gary Moore’s guitar playing is top notch and the band backing him up is tight. The camera work is also very well done, with a lot of close-ups on Moore’s face and hands. The video editing is also excellent, with a good mix of shots from different angles.
The Closing Scene
The closing scene of the music video features Moore playing his guitar on top of a building in what looks to be a post-apocalyptic world. The camera zooms in on Moore as he plays the final notes of the song, and the video ends with him looking out over the city.
Conclusion
Gary Moore’s classic hit “Still Got the Blues” is a great example of the blues rock genre. In this official music video, Moore shows off his impressive guitar skills while singing about lost love. The song is sad but hopeful, and Moore’s powerful performance makes it a standout track.
