Too Much Alcohol
Rory Gallagher · Irish Tour 74 [2011]
I went down on 31st Street
To pick up a jug of alcohol
Well, I went down on 31st Street
To pick up a jug of alcohol
Ahh, told the man to put in some water
But he wouldn't put in a drop at all
I was drinking my straight alcy
And I went walking on down the street
Well, I was drinking my straight alcy
And I went walking on down the street
Yeah, well, my eyes got so heavy
I nearly fell half asleep
Well, I like sherry brandy
My baby sure like gin
Well, that little girl I got
Sure put me in the spin I'm in
Well, I went down on 31st Street
To pick up a jug of alcohol
Yeah, I told the man to put in some water
But he wouldn't put in a drop at all
Whiskey make me drowsy
And gin can make you think
Well, a common cold can kill ya
But, my baby tell me to drink
I went down on 31st Street
To pick up a jug of alcohol
Yeah, I told the guy to put in some water
But he wouldn't put in a drop at all
One hundred per cent alcohol
Well, let me have some
Well, I like sherry and brandy
My baby sure likes gin
And that little girl I got
Sure put me in the spin I'm in
I went down on 31st Street
To pick up, pick up a jug of alcohol
Yeah, I told the man to put in some water
But he won't put in a drop at all
Ninety one per cent?
Better make it ninety two
Ninety three per cent?
Ninety four? That'll do
Ninety five, ninety six
Ninety seven per cent
Ninety eight?
Bartender, that's ninety nine
Make it one hundred per cent
One hundred per cent
One hundred per cent
Wanna try some?
I wanna try some
One hundred per cent
Then I won't feel a thing at all
Too Much Alcohol
Rory Gallagher's 'Too Much Alcohol' captures the raw energy and blues-inflected rock that defined his live performances during the 1970s. Recorded during his celebrated 1974 tour of Ireland, the track showcases Gallagher's signature guitar work and gritty vocal delivery. As a key figure in British blues-rock, Gallagher often drew from personal experiences and the demands of touring to craft songs that resonated with authenticity. This recording highlights his ability to blend traditional blues structures with a distinct Irish sensibility, creating a sound that felt both timeless and immediate. The song stands as a testament to his prolific output and enduring influence on rock guitarists, reflecting the intensity of an artist at the height of his creative powers.

