Irish Examiner readers pick their top five Rory Gallagher tracks

The 20th anniversary of the death of legendary blues man Rory Gallagher occurs on Friday.

While he was born in Donegal, Cork raised him and he went on to become one of the world's most renowned guitarists.

There are a series of events planned to commemorate the great man this Friday and we asked our readers to name their favourite Gallagher songs before the tributes begin.

There are so many great songs to choose from his back catalogue but our readers have whittled down their top five.

So here, in descending order, are Gallagher's greatest tunes according to you.

5. Walk On Hot Coals

Cork to rock as city recalls guitar hero Rory Gallagher, writes @EoinBearla | http://t.co/c2QNhv2Cxc (DOD) pic.twitter.com/FxYdrWE9IV

— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) June 9, 2015

4. Shadow Play

Today's groove .
Rory Gallagher ' Shadow Play ' .
That boy could sure rip it up .#Photo-Finish .#Fender Heaven . pic.twitter.com/RCA69cpHkZ

— Robert Kilburn (@guitarbuddha62) May 4, 2015

3. Kickback City

@irishexaminer @rorygallagher for the month thats in it my track would Kickback City.

— Franco (@mastericta1) June 10, 2015

2. Tattoo'd Lady

Listening to 'Tattoo'd Lady (Live)' by Rory Gallagher, using Stereophonic. happy birthday! http://t.co/ytAlmtRXaS pic.twitter.com/eFx7jnUEzF

— Jim Rogers (@jimbobbriggs) March 3, 2015

1. Moonchild

Today's groove . Most definitely Rory Gallagher ' Moonchild '
A bundle of brilliant energy.#Calling Card . pic.twitter.com/Ed7WcTkjjs

— Robert Kilburn (@guitarbuddha62) May 3, 2015

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