Recorded live in concert, "Close As You Get" captures Gary Moore in a moment of blues-rock brilliance, showcasing his signature guitar work. The album revisits some of his earlier blues material alongside newer tracks.
- "Close As You Get" was recorded live at The Whitla Hall in Belfast on 17 December 2006. The album was released on Eagle Records on 25 May 2007. It features a selection of blues standards and Moore's own compositions.
- The album reached number 12 on the blues charts in the UK. It was Moore's first live album released in several years.
- The setlist included live versions of "Out in the Fields" and "Still Got the Blues." Moore was backed by a full band including organ and a horn section.
Gary Moore was a guitarist from Northern Ireland known for his work in Thin Lizzy and his solo career exploring blues, hard rock, and R&B. In 2007, he released "Close as You Get," a blues-rock album, following a period of renewed focus on his blues roots.
Tracklist
More from Gary Moore
Still Got the Blues1990
Parisienne Walkways: The Blues Collection2003
The Best of the Blues2002
The Platinum Collection2006
Blues for Greeny1995
After Hours1992
After the War1988
Run for Cover1985
Victims of the Future1983
Corridors of Power1982
Back on the Streets1978
Out in the Fields: The Very Best of Gary Moore1998
