Phil's voice was absolutely amazing and one hell of a bass player. Thin Lizzy was so underrated the original line up was just unbelievable thank you for your contribution to Rock & Roll.
@@grrwuff4099 I always speak up for younger people and their new music, but I was in high school in the 80s, and that was a sad, difficult time for me too. I never though rock would die. It hasn't died, but it's gone from mainstream music for sure. A Flock of Seagulls, Tears for Fears, Howard Jones, nothing wrong with that music, but for a rocker, it was death. Grunge and metal lived on, but they were very narrow genres. My favorite music was gone from the charts, but that meant I had to create my own music. As musicians, it's ok, as long as we don't expect the pop world to like us.
Phil was such a great performer with a tremendous voice. you see it especially in the front slow part of the Cowboy Song, he was really extraordinary. RIP phil
You know what?! As good as they were compared to others, they were not pushed and supported by the media like some who were after almost nothing, and the media kept them in the center for years.
@@beenaplumber8379I respectfully disagree. For example, if you mention, Dancing In The Moonlight, this band should immediately come to a serious music listener’s mind, but it’s not. They instead think of think of King Harvest’s version of a song with the same name but it’s a totally different(literally speaking) and inferior song. 99 out of 100 people stopped on the streets of hipsterville between 40 and 70 would not say “Tin Lizzie” if you asked who sang it. I think the reason that Thin Lizzy’s music is under appreciated is they simply lack an iconic catalog. The Stones have a million b-sides that never get heard on the radio and those songs are top tier songs and the reason they get the accolades. People would buy the album and surprise it has ten great songs on it (see Exile in Main Street). And that’s what separates them from TT. Led Zeppelin has a huge catalog, the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Doors, The Clash, and so on. That’s the difference I believe. Then again, I may not have any idea wtf I’m talking about. 😮
@@iantollefsen343 When I think of Dancing in the Moonlight I think of Grace Vanderwaal. A lot of time has passed, and we move on. That doesn't mean the bands whose deep cuts now elude us went underappreciated. I doubt I would recognize the names of more than 2 songs on any given Stones album either. Everybody knows The Boys Are Back in Town and Jailbreak, many know Whisky in a Jar and Cowboy Song, and others. Thin Lizzy were giants, and people loved them! People knew who they were, and people now at least know they were a major, highly successful rock act back in the day. Do they remember Argent? Golden Earring? Focus? We get old, we forget things, but when we hear the music, we still remember it, and it makes us feel good. Thin Lizzy got the greatest recognition: Packed arenas, high record sales, and heavy airplay on both pop and rock radio. That doesn't happen when a band is underrated. It only happens when they have achieved massive success. In YT comments, people don't mean underrated when they use that word. It either means "I only just learned of them" or "I like them so everyone else should too, or else they're stupid." Often it means "Music was objectively better when I was a teenager," whenever that was. (We weren't all teenagers at the same time, so that can't be objectively true.) It's all usually self-centered commentary, not a true statement that some artist actually did not receive the recognition they deserved. Thin Lizzy was not as big as the Rolling Stones. Go figure. I like them more than I like the Stones, but that's subjective taste. It doesn't mean either deserved more or less credit than they got. It's my taste, which is a much more honest thing to say than they were underrated. I remember the 70s, and I know they weren't. They fell off the charts, quit making music, and Phil died. The critics have moved on.
I was a teenage dirtbag when TL was active and they were HUGE. Everybody loved this band. Sadly time and events changed and they went away but they definitely rock on!
I was lucky enough to meet them. A friend of mine used to jam with Thin Lizzy here in Tulsa. And back before Phil passed away they came to Tulsa to see Kenny and we all went to the bar. They just didn't want me to tell everyone who they where they just wanted to party and have a good time. So that's exactly what we did. There a awesome bunch of guy. Wish I could see them all again. Fly high Phil see you on the other side brother. Trooper
Yes. Indeed. And also prisoners of their own choices during that era. Much like Hendrix and others. Drugs, booze..in excess,plus the wear of touring and the road. If not, consider.. McCartney toured and probably wasn’t pure. But he’s still going. Why? Just saying 🙂✌️ I don’t know. What’s the difference? Do you know? Regardless, RIP Phil. You rocked!
Phil was a cool dude, and the rest of the band was pretty damn good too. Knowing how Phil went out is truly heartbreaking, I haven't known anyone who shared his addiction, but I know most go out the same way. Gone WAY too soon, RIP Phil 🙏❤
He was the definition of cool in my junior high school. Thin Lizzy was one band that everyone could agree on in the late 70s. Just put Jailbreak on the turntable and keep flipping it till everyone's passed out.
I'm really tired of people writing this crap. There are lots of musicians out there NOW busting their asses without auto tune or backing tracks, me being one of them. Stop insulting and start supporting...
Phil Lynott is the only black Irishman I've ever heard of; the world became bereft of his prowess way too soon. (Jan. of 1986) I was in 9th grade, I recall thinking a dynamic frontman is gone too damn young.
Goddamn, they were so unbelievably good. I love how Phil let's the guitars shine, by stepping back and just being a bass player for a minute. What a badass he was.
And just think what a shame it is that this band is not in the Rock and roll hall of fame They should change their name to rock and roll hall of shame For ignoring this ban for so many years Unbelievable
There will never be another like Phil, or Thin Lizzy for that matter. Oh there is music now, some good some bad, but Originals, Legends are few and far between. (Put some respect on Phil's name)
Love the album, must be said though, was heavily overdubbed and touched up by Visconti, so not a true live recording. Other than that, sounds near studio quality and it sold well.
seen them back in the day in the kings hall in Belfast and the Antrim forum in the dark days of the troubles one of the few acts brave enough to play in Northern Ireland simply brilliant
I really would have loved to have seen thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott. I was just a couple of years too young, and then he was gone.., but never forgotten. 🤘✌️
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW????From one deaf(ex Tommy) Scouser to another lol-Reside in US for the last twenty years plus-Miss home and our sense of humor more as time goes on -LIZZY RULES Timothy
That "hall" in Cleveland is a joke and everybody knows it. All those rappers and no Thin Lizzy? Ridiculous. Did Deep Purple finally get in? Not for sure.
When the lights go down when he starts singing, and and all you see is the bright, glowing whites of his eyes under that mass of hair, coolest shit ever
As much as I loved this band I still didn’t appreciate just how good they were until I was around 50yrs old. He had a unique and instantly recognisable voice. He/they were bloody awesome! One of his most brilliant performances was on Jeff Wayne’s musical version of War Of The Worlds. That was an awesome performance.
I have been listening since 1972 until today. I'll never get over it. Phil was special. The whole group is the best thing I can listen to. I have been listening to an incredibly wide range of all kinds of music for almost 60 years, but TL...
What a great singer, lyricist, songwriter and performer Phil Lynott was and a fantastic band. Saw their blistering performance in 1980 at City Hall, Newcastle. 2 Gibson Les Paul’s through Marshall amps. No better sound. Orgasmic.
I’m gonna say his drumming is off the fucking hook. Listen to what he does and some of the lesser known songs like Chinatown just do yourself a favor and listen to the drumming On that song
I saw Lizzy and Slade together. lt doesn't get better. Oh, and Alex Harvey and Slade. And Quo and Slade! Need l say more? 70,s rock is without peer and what any band with balls would aspire to.
kregory klements It appears you are lost living under a rock in a small PillBilly town which is very unfortunate. If you have questions Mr. Giggles try using google & enlighten yourself.
Wow wow wow. Somewhere in my past I ran across these guys - but never before did I enjoy them as they deserved and as I do now. Where’s the hall of fame? Geez these guys should be put on a pedestal for all to enjoy!
Lizzy were one of the the best bands back in the 70’. Whiskey in the jar was one of the reasons I learned to play the guitar. Happy memories.👍👍👍🇬🇧🏴
Best concert I ever went to, most fun and best live sound. They could really get a crowd going, like no other. NYC The Palladium, Oct 22,1977 with Graham Parker and the Rumor.
I saw them the next year, 78, on a 3 band bill with Blue Oyster Cult headlining at the Palladium. The Dictators were also supposed to play but their equipment, along with Blue Oyster Cult's, never arrived at the venue. Blue Oyster Cult played with some of Lizzy's backline equipment. I am pretty sure the next 2 nights were cancelled as I have seen all these shows listed in Lizzy concert dates as cancelled. But I can assure you, that Friday showed happened and Thin Lizzy was great!
Stunning so clear and great sound Band at its best Phil Brian Scott and the most under rated guitarist never got credits he deserved Snowy .what a band
This is my favorite Thin Lizzy song . I recall a friend bringing the vinyl album over and a bag of weed when I was a teen . When this song played , I fell in love with it and had to go buy it , and I still have it ! It is strange that I can recall the exact moment when I heard certain music for the first time , like Robin Trower , etc . , most of the times it was smoking weed (weak stuff in those days ) .
@@frankpohl8746 lol, I just remembered them calling it homegrown as far as the cheap weak stuff . They called the better stuff Columbian , and later we were getting Red Haired Sess , as they called it . I actually stopped smoking weed way back in the early 90's when I smoked some tainted stuff my older bro brought over . I was really messed up from it , whatever it was laced with made me forget things . I literally would be driving somewhere and all of the sudden wake up out of a trance like deal . I did not remember getting out of bed , getting in the car , or driving to where I was ? did I run red stoplights ? I did not recall anything from that morning . That went on for several days , I asked my Bro what the hell was in it , and he said nothing , and he always goes through that ! I had smoked weed for may years and never went through anything like that . I was done , and never touched it again . Now that it's legal in Michigan , I may grow some of my own to be sure it's not messed with .
I saw them in 74 tour with Gary Moore and Scott Gorham. It was $5 general admission for 5 bands. Thin Lizzy was the headliner. At the old Michigan Palace in Detroit.
I Love this song, it just gives you a good feeling. These guys were extremely talented. It makes you feel free, even justvfor that moment. Rip Paul and Gary. Peace
I went and see them back in 1978 they were backing up Queen and I seen Queen 6 times I could not choose which band was better after seeing them one time most underrated band I've ever seen the Providence Civic center in Rhode Island was rockin so loud for this band what a concert packed God rest his soul
They walked on stage at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in like 1979, said "we're Thin Lizzy and we're here to kick your ass" or some such and did just that. was on the front row.
One of my most memorable gigs was Lizzy in Dalymount in 1975 or 1976...was about three rows back in an absolute surge...but I lasted...me and Maxer...RIP Phillo
Many of us couldn't have been at concerts back then (in Germany, as Germans), but damn we had the best live concerts in the 80s in our country (Lorely and Essener Gruga-Halle), via TV. I was at everxy TV Concert at the" Rote Punkt" in Freiburg, South Germany. Mani!, you made it happen!! Zottel and all the Gang! Best times ever! Wir bleiben ewiglich vebunden....
Already a statue of him in Dublin , i saw them play a small venue near me in 1980 Kirkcaldy in Fife Scotland ...I was thirteen years old and my life was changed forever that day ...a true rock star who never got the credit he deserved....
Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham on dueling guitars is amazing.. An Irish rock and roll band that truly ended 35 years ago when we lost Phil. January 4, 1986..
You are correct.. It's Snowy White. He was a second/back up guitarist on Pink Floyd's Animals Tour in 77. Gorham saw him play and asked him to join TL..
I loved Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy, They were the greatest rocking band of all time, my 6 brothers and I were very lucky to get to see them play all during their touring and recording times. I still miss Phil and I always will
How many great musicians have we lost to drugs phil lynott Paul Kossof jimmy hendrix the list goes on . If only they could have kicked the habit how much more great music could they have given this world
This is a Tejas radio staple after midnight , I use to drive taxi 🚕 in early 2000s night shift always on stations, soon as customers left vehicle CRANKED IT UP !
@@revwahfair I have a Phopto Album full of ticket stubs. Like Black Sabbath for $3.50 The Stones were the only band that charged $10 . Those were the best days. We could go to the Shows for $8. That included the ticket and drinks and a bus ride.
@@kurtsherrick2066 I got 1st row balcony for the Stones and a separate concert Lou Reed with 100 tv sets on white and black static. I remember what drugs I took. I wrote them on the stub. Both concerts I had Lilly F40 Reds. Wish they still made those. Valium is the only thing close.lol
@@revwahfair That is funny you meantioned the Reds. I had a friend I could see sitting a few rows over from me during the Todd Rundgren RA Tour he was he was on the front row of the Balcony and he slept on the front top of the Balcony. I think it was Secobarbital if I remember correctly. That is what I tell the younger people. We had real drugs back then. Glad we survived!! Iam sure you are like me and know so many that didn't make it through those years.
@@revwahfair By the way I lived in Memphis. I was actually at the first concert Mick Jaggar plsyed Guitar on Stage. Mick is a huge fan of Furry Lewis a real Delta Blues Artist. The Stones brought Furry a new Guitar. Mick said he wanted Furry to see him play on stage the first time. It was the Some Girls Tour in 78. We had a go through Hunfreds of Feminist to get into the Colosseum. They were protesting the Album Cover. It was a experience.
God how lucky was I to see these guys..saw them around 6 times with phil lynott..once seen never forgotten..this footage is tremendous thanks for posting...memories to last a lifetime..👍👍
Cowboy Song Thin Lizzy I am just a cowboy lonesome on the trail A starry night the campfire light The coyote call And the howling winds wail So I'll ride out to the old sundown I am just a cowboy lonesome on the trail Lord I'm just thinkin' about a certain female The nights we spent together ridin' on the range Lookin' back it didn't seem so strange Roll me over and turn me around Let me keep spinnin' till I hit the ground Roll me over and let me go ridin' in the rodeo I was took in Texas I did not know her name Lord all these southern girls they seem the same Down below the border in a town in Mexico I got my job bustin' broncs for the rodeo Roll me over and turn me around Let me keep spinnin' till I hit the ground Roll me over and let me go runnin' free with the buffalo (Here I go) Roll me over And I'll turn around And I'll move my fingers Up and down Up and down It's okay amigo Just let me go Ridin' in the rodeo Roll me over and turn me around Let me keep spinnin' till I hit the ground Roll me over and let me go ridin' in the rodeo Roll me over and set me free The cowboy's life is the life for me Composers: P. Lynott, B. Downey
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Phil's voice was absolutely amazing and one hell of a bass player. Thin Lizzy was so underrated the original line up was just unbelievable thank you for your contribution to Rock & Roll.
Underrated? That makes no sense. They were huge!
@@beenaplumber8379 In my mind too, but like 'last rock'n roll crusaisers' when 80'ies went 'New Wave'
@@grrwuff4099 I always speak up for younger people and their new music, but I was in high school in the 80s, and that was a sad, difficult time for me too. I never though rock would die. It hasn't died, but it's gone from mainstream music for sure. A Flock of Seagulls, Tears for Fears, Howard Jones, nothing wrong with that music, but for a rocker, it was death. Grunge and metal lived on, but they were very narrow genres. My favorite music was gone from the charts, but that meant I had to create my own music. As musicians, it's ok, as long as we don't expect the pop world to like us.
I'm so tired of seeing this thing on the internet. "UNDERRATED "
NO THEY WERENT.
BUT THEY KICKED ALOT OF ASS
@@nathanoman1 When I see the word "underrated" on YT, I usually take it to mean "I underrated these guys. I wish I'd appreciated them more."
Phil was such a great performer with a tremendous voice. you see it especially in the front slow part of the Cowboy Song, he was really extraordinary. RIP phil
Hugely underrated, they were so good.
Another misplaced "underrated" comment. These guys were huge! In what way were they underrated?
You know what?! As good as they were compared to others, they were not pushed and supported by the media like some who were after almost nothing, and the media kept them in the center for years.
@@beenaplumber8379I respectfully disagree. For example, if you mention, Dancing In The Moonlight, this band should immediately come to a serious music listener’s mind, but it’s not. They instead think of think of King Harvest’s version of a song with the same name but it’s a totally different(literally speaking) and inferior song. 99 out of 100 people stopped on the streets of hipsterville between 40 and 70 would not say “Tin Lizzie” if you asked who sang it.
I think the reason that Thin Lizzy’s music is under appreciated is they simply lack an iconic catalog.
The Stones have a million b-sides that never get heard on the radio and those songs are top tier songs and the reason they get the accolades. People would buy the album and surprise it has ten great songs on it (see Exile in Main Street). And that’s what separates them from TT. Led Zeppelin has a huge catalog, the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Doors, The Clash, and so on. That’s the difference I believe. Then again, I may not have any idea wtf I’m talking about. 😮
@@iantollefsen343 When I think of Dancing in the Moonlight I think of Grace Vanderwaal. A lot of time has passed, and we move on. That doesn't mean the bands whose deep cuts now elude us went underappreciated. I doubt I would recognize the names of more than 2 songs on any given Stones album either. Everybody knows The Boys Are Back in Town and Jailbreak, many know Whisky in a Jar and Cowboy Song, and others. Thin Lizzy were giants, and people loved them! People knew who they were, and people now at least know they were a major, highly successful rock act back in the day. Do they remember Argent? Golden Earring? Focus? We get old, we forget things, but when we hear the music, we still remember it, and it makes us feel good. Thin Lizzy got the greatest recognition: Packed arenas, high record sales, and heavy airplay on both pop and rock radio. That doesn't happen when a band is underrated. It only happens when they have achieved massive success.
In YT comments, people don't mean underrated when they use that word. It either means "I only just learned of them" or "I like them so everyone else should too, or else they're stupid." Often it means "Music was objectively better when I was a teenager," whenever that was. (We weren't all teenagers at the same time, so that can't be objectively true.) It's all usually self-centered commentary, not a true statement that some artist actually did not receive the recognition they deserved.
Thin Lizzy was not as big as the Rolling Stones. Go figure. I like them more than I like the Stones, but that's subjective taste. It doesn't mean either deserved more or less credit than they got. It's my taste, which is a much more honest thing to say than they were underrated. I remember the 70s, and I know they weren't. They fell off the charts, quit making music, and Phil died. The critics have moved on.
I was a teenage dirtbag when TL was active and they were HUGE. Everybody loved this band. Sadly time and events changed and they went away but they definitely rock on!
I was lucky enough to meet them. A friend of mine used to jam with Thin Lizzy here in Tulsa. And back before Phil passed away they came to Tulsa to see Kenny and we all went to the bar. They just didn't want me to tell everyone who they where they just wanted to party and have a good time. So that's exactly what we did. There a awesome bunch of guy. Wish I could see them all again. Fly high Phil see you on the other side brother. Trooper
Gone too soon, Phil was a rock n' roll genius and one of the coolest cats ever!
Alv
Coolest Cat Ever
Yes. Indeed. And also prisoners of their own choices during that era. Much like Hendrix and others. Drugs, booze..in excess,plus the wear of touring and the road.
If not, consider.. McCartney toured and probably wasn’t pure. But he’s still going. Why?
Just saying 🙂✌️
I don’t know. What’s the difference? Do you know?
Regardless, RIP Phil. You rocked!
Phil was a cool dude, and the rest of the band was pretty damn good too. Knowing how Phil went out is truly heartbreaking, I haven't known anyone who shared his addiction, but I know most go out the same way. Gone WAY too soon, RIP Phil 🙏❤
He was the definition of cool in my junior high school. Thin Lizzy was one band that everyone could agree on in the late 70s. Just put Jailbreak on the turntable and keep flipping it till everyone's passed out.
Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is rock and roll at it's finest.
No auto-tune, no back-tracks, no bull$ht , just rock...
You know it David bro!!!!❤️
Fuck Ya!!! Grew up with this shit!!
I'm really tired of people writing this crap. There are lots of musicians out there NOW busting their asses without auto tune or backing tracks, me being one of them. Stop insulting and start supporting...
and those effects pedals.
Hell yeah!
Phil Lynott is the only black Irishman I've ever heard of; the world became bereft of his prowess way too soon. (Jan. of 1986) I was in 9th grade, I recall thinking a dynamic frontman is gone too damn young.
Goddamn, they were so unbelievably good. I love how Phil let's the guitars shine, by stepping back and just being a bass player for a minute. What a badass he was.
And just think what a shame it is that this band is not in the Rock and roll hall of fame They should change their name to rock and roll hall of shame For ignoring this ban for so many years Unbelievable
@@ronditchen6664 So right, I swear.
There will never be another like Phil, or Thin Lizzy for that matter. Oh there is music now, some good some bad, but Originals, Legends are few and far between. (Put some respect on Phil's name)
@@jaxwood3577 That twin lead guitar sound is so sweet.
Why you cursing God ?
The music is one of the reasons I yearn for the 70's
This is but a taste of Thin Lizzy. 'LIVE AND DANGEROUS' is one of the best live albums to have in your record collection.
I'll second that. Currently wearing my way through my third copy.
Love the album, must be said though, was heavily overdubbed and touched up by Visconti, so not a true live recording.
Other than that, sounds near studio quality and it sold well.
I saw them in 1983 - and bought L&D the very next day. Overdubbed or not it replicates one of the best live bands ever
I got that shit on Vinyl, One of my treasured possessions!
YES!!! I wore out that cassette in my old car. Awesome concert capture!
Just the best - sadly missed. Man what a legacy x
seen them back in the day in the kings hall in Belfast and the Antrim forum in the dark days of the troubles one of the few acts brave enough to play in Northern Ireland simply brilliant
I really would have loved to have seen thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott. I was just a couple of years too young, and then he was gone.., but never forgotten. 🤘✌️
We were their in heart , the music brought out the very inner soul to stomp out the beat , time to thrill as it was great to be alive 👍 .
, AMIGO !
One of the greatest songs ever written..awesome groove
The song itself reminds me of Van Morrison, but the shape is fabulously rock and roll.
Indeed one of the greatest rock songs of all time starts slow leaves You tired & satisfied
I did security for them here in Liverpool in 76 I was deaf for days what a bunch of great guys RIP Phil x
I was 12yrs old and was there. What a night!
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW????From one deaf(ex Tommy) Scouser to another lol-Reside in US for the last twenty years plus-Miss home and our sense of humor more as time goes on -LIZZY RULES Timothy
Me and my mates would meet up in the slaughter house and go to gigs these were on the list for sure 😁
@@bobbelsekwol if that was the Stadium, then me too. 13 years old.
One of the greatest bands to come down the pike.. Phil & company , kicked serious ASS🔥🔥👍👍
Simply pure music gem!! Thin Lizzy, the best hard rock band for me!
Tanks from Italy for sharing.
Many moons ago whilst still at school I saw Slade, Lizzy and Suzy Quattro all on at the same gig!❤
An absolute genius I was a lucky fan who met Phil great human being frontman father son musician sadly missed by all lizzy fans
Top concert of my life. Thin Lizzy and Nazareth: they split the time down the middle and both bands had volume and quality sound equally.
Wow Roger I wish I could have been there.
Love the Naz too. Both Brian Johnson and Axl Rose admit they took a lot from Dan McCafferty's vocal style. Hair of the Dog is a classic record.
O u lucky fuck
Market Square Arena... Best show EVER!!
I'm jealous Roger...never had chance to see them live...
As far as I'm concerned it is just a damn travesty that the rock and roll hall of fame has ignored Thin Lizzie for so many years put them in.
They are wayyyy above the HOF anyway
I IGNORE THE HALL.
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IS A JOKE.
IT'S LIKE THE ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE. THEY RAVED OVER STUPID STUFF PUT DOWN GREAT MUSIC.
BUNCH OF SNOBS.
That "hall" in Cleveland is a joke and everybody knows it. All those rappers and no Thin Lizzy? Ridiculous. Did Deep Purple finally get in? Not for sure.
Seriously... Piss on the HoF. They are pathetic wastes of air!
When the lights go down when he starts singing, and and all you see is the bright, glowing whites of his eyes under that mass of hair, coolest shit ever
As good as it gets when it comes to classic shit!!! Long live thin Lizy
As much as I loved this band I still didn’t appreciate just how good they were until I was around 50yrs old. He had a unique and instantly recognisable voice. He/they were bloody awesome!
One of his most brilliant performances was on Jeff Wayne’s musical version of War Of The Worlds. That was an awesome performance.
I have been listening since 1972 until today. I'll never get over it. Phil was special. The whole group is the best thing I can listen to. I have been listening to an incredibly wide range of all kinds of music for almost 60 years, but TL...
What a great singer, lyricist, songwriter and performer Phil Lynott was and a fantastic band. Saw their blistering performance in 1980 at City Hall, Newcastle. 2 Gibson Les Paul’s through Marshall amps. No better sound. Orgasmic.
Me too mate. The City Hall was a fantastic place, a great era in my life
knew phil a long time,,,,!!, one of the hardest workin guys i ever knew,,,, and what a songwriter and performer,,,,, rip phil your sorely missed x
Saw them Paramount Theater Seattle 1977 for $7.00 The best $7 bucks I ever spent. Phil was the shit! R.I.P.
@@luckeOHara It was long ago but pretty sure it was Randy Hansen who is to this day a one man Hendrix tribute.
Brian Downey is a good beast !! true Drum legend
I’m gonna say his drumming is off the fucking hook. Listen to what he does and some of the lesser known songs like Chinatown just do yourself a favor and listen to the drumming On that song
great video Gary Moore sweet, Phil great love Dancing in the moonlight. we use to play that song.
Gary wasn't in this vid though.
Thanks for some of the best rock music on my forever playlist
I saw Lizzy and Slade together. lt doesn't get better. Oh, and Alex Harvey and Slade. And Quo and Slade! Need l say more? 70,s rock is without peer and what any band with balls would aspire to.
Thin Lizzy and Slade together hell yes
Was that about 1972/1973 Phil, Eric & Brian I saw that tour as well. (Rainbow)
HOLY EFFIN SHITE! That must have been fantastic 😮
Miss you lonesome gambler 💯🙏😭😢😥philip Lynott for eternity 👍💯❤❤❤
I’m a punk rocker and skinhead reggae fan but I got plenty of time for this 🤙
Hell yes my man, Thin Lizzy transcends
Wtf is a skinhead reggae fan!? Lol
kregory klements It appears you are lost living under a rock in a small PillBilly town which is very unfortunate. If you have questions Mr. Giggles try using google & enlighten yourself.
No, he's right, what the fuck is that haha
R Hoff you & Mr. giggles are sleeping together. Ask your Mom any question you have, She’s extremely diverse
My youngest brothers all time favorite band. I miss him so much.
When bands like Tull, Lizzy and midnight oil aren't inducted into the R&RHOF well...fuck em.
I agree
What we need is a very wealthy fan of REAL Rock and Roll/Metal/all things LOUD to create an actual HOF for ROCKERS.
All but eight!
@@dencmsc love it !
And FOGHAT…… how the hell and why the hell isn’t Foghat in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame?
Wow wow wow. Somewhere in my past I ran across these guys - but never before did I enjoy them as they deserved and as I do now. Where’s the hall of fame? Geez these guys should be put on a pedestal for all to enjoy!
First band I ever saw in concert, unforgettable show,couldn't take your eyes off Phil.Great front man☘With this lineup too,Snowy and Scott kicked ass☘
I would have liked to have seen them with Robertson myself
Thin Lizzy... Jail break!!! One of the greatest albums ever...
TRUTH-
Lizzy were one of the the best bands back in the 70’. Whiskey in the jar was one of the reasons I learned to play the guitar. Happy memories.👍👍👍🇬🇧🏴
Cheap Trick
Can I hear Cheap Trick
Glad you were influenced by true legends!!
Best concert I ever went to, most fun and best live sound. They could really get a crowd going, like no other. NYC The Palladium, Oct 22,1977 with Graham Parker and the Rumor.
Yes, it was a great Night at the Loreley. What a Concert
Absolutely, same tour in Cleveland’s Music Hall. Great show!
I saw them the next year, 78, on a 3 band bill with Blue Oyster Cult headlining at the Palladium. The Dictators were also supposed to play but their equipment, along with Blue Oyster Cult's, never arrived at the venue. Blue Oyster Cult played with some of Lizzy's backline equipment. I am pretty sure the next 2 nights were cancelled as I have seen all these shows listed in Lizzy concert dates as cancelled. But I can assure you, that Friday showed happened and Thin Lizzy was great!
Saw that tour in Detroit about a week later. Awesome show!
Who opened? If it's Thin Lizzy then Graham Parker and the Rumors are toast
Stunning so clear and great sound Band at its best Phil Brian Scott and the most under rated guitarist never got credits he deserved Snowy .what a band
This is my favorite Thin Lizzy song . I recall a friend bringing the vinyl album over and a bag of weed when I was a teen . When this song played , I fell in love with it and had to go buy it , and I still have it ! It is strange that I can recall the exact moment when I heard certain music for the first time , like Robin Trower , etc . , most of the times it was smoking weed (weak stuff in those days ) .
Mine two.
You didn't like mex.dirt weed?
Minus the smoking weed part.
@@frankpohl8746 lol, I just remembered them calling it homegrown as far as the cheap weak stuff . They called the better stuff Columbian , and later we were getting Red Haired Sess , as they called it . I actually stopped smoking weed way back in the early 90's when I smoked some tainted stuff my older bro brought over . I was really messed up from it , whatever it was laced with made me forget things . I literally would be driving somewhere and all of the sudden wake up out of a trance like deal . I did not remember getting out of bed , getting in the car , or driving to where I was ? did I run red stoplights ? I did not recall anything from that morning . That went on for several days , I asked my Bro what the hell was in it , and he said nothing , and he always goes through that ! I had smoked weed for may years and never went through anything like that . I was done , and never touched it again . Now that it's legal in Michigan , I may grow some of my own to be sure it's not messed with .
Robin Trower is so underrated
I was lucky to see this great band in 1979 with Nazareth!
That was the first live show I saw .
I heard he was a legend in concert. I can see it. Never had a chance to see them......but I sure loved it. This hit square on high school for me.
I saw them in 74 tour with Gary Moore and Scott Gorham. It was $5 general admission for 5 bands. Thin Lizzy was the headliner. At the old Michigan Palace in Detroit.
The greatest rock band and live band of all time rest well Philip you are so missed
I had the honer of seeing thin Lizzy on several occasions! What a beautiful gift that was in my youth. And still is on y tube 🎼
I Love this song, it just gives you a good feeling. These guys were extremely talented. It makes you feel free, even justvfor that moment. Rip Paul and Gary. Peace
Where else can you hear a black Irishman singing about being a cowboy?
RIP - Phil ~
His name was PHIL!!!!
RIP Paul Lynott and James Moore hahaaa
paul who
Would have loved to have seen Phil and Thin Lizzy in their prime. A great voice and band!
Songs this good are just not written today....
Rock used to be so good...
First heard this time covered by Golden Smog and I thought “Wow that song rocks!” Now I know that Thin Lizzy deserves the props! Props to you!
I went and see them back in 1978 they were backing up Queen and I seen Queen 6 times I could not choose which band was better after seeing them one time most underrated band I've ever seen the Providence Civic center in Rhode Island was rockin so loud for this band what a concert packed God rest his soul
Damn, I wish I could go back in time.
Yeah , the live album was a party starter in them far away times . And to Phil - miss you and your music , R.I.P
Fitten to be 64 in an hour and I still love this tune!
Happy Birthday!
@@PhilosopherNewport Hell yeah! That's how I identify now!
Right On! Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday brother ✊
@@gimpyboy-joy2825 Thanks. You play guitar?
They walked on stage at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in like 1979, said "we're Thin Lizzy and we're here to kick your ass" or some such and did just that. was on the front row.
Thin Lizzy at their living, loving, fire 🔥 breathing best. Absolute GOLD ! Cheers 🥂
Brian Downey holds this band together like no one else
well Scott Gorham was really a life force in the band... IMO
Very true Downey was faultless fantastic musician
An awesome and IMHO underrated drummer. But of course Lizzy as a band was always great, no matter which various gitarrists played during the eras.
Love Brian, but it's obvious that he was really coked up here! To damn fast! lol.
One of my most memorable gigs was Lizzy in Dalymount in 1975 or 1976...was about three rows back in an absolute surge...but I lasted...me and Maxer...RIP Phillo
I saw them with Graham Parker at SF Winterland. Great show
So much content in 1 song ....just perfect... So many guitar tones and textures...
MAN!! THE FUN WE HAD WHEN THIS BAND HAD IT GOING ON!! "YEEOWZAA!!"
Phil held the stage like a nuclear missile in a silo...never going off but having the absolute ability to do so at any time.
What a Ripper!
Phils 80s music was great if he had only lived longer,,, damn what a loss
Awesome!!!!! Wish I coulda been in that crowd. The dueling Les Pauls.
I think you had to play a Paul to be in Lizzy.
@@markhunter8554 Hell yea your right !!!
Phil was a musical genius. Damn drugs.
Snowy White and Scott Gorham playing twin guitars...it doesn't get better!
There all just true rockstars..especially the way they plant themselves and dig in on stage all of em
Many of us couldn't have been at concerts back then (in Germany, as Germans), but damn we had the best live concerts in the 80s in our country (Lorely and Essener Gruga-Halle), via TV. I was at everxy TV Concert at the" Rote Punkt" in Freiburg, South Germany. Mani!, you made it happen!! Zottel and all the Gang! Best times ever!
Wir bleiben ewiglich vebunden....
One of my favorite bands ever Phil is so much missed a real rock star
Already a statue of him in Dublin , i saw them play a small venue near me in 1980 Kirkcaldy in Fife Scotland ...I was thirteen years old and my life was changed forever that day ...a true rock star who never got the credit he deserved....
I regret not being born in time to see Phil Lynott live.
we all do man... we all do..
Me too!
I was on a bus in Glasgow Scotland when it came on the radio....Phil Lynott is dead! I burst into tears ,he was magnificent!!
@@lindamackie674 that's a great horrible story lol.
I saw Thin Lizzy at the Roxy Houston Texas in 1981 remember like yesterday 👍🏻✌🏻
Scott Gorham and Snowy White: killer duo!
Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham on dueling guitars is amazing.. An Irish rock and roll band that truly ended 35 years ago when we lost Phil. January 4, 1986..
I don't know who the 2nd guitarist is here. Certainly not Robertson.
You are correct.. It's Snowy White. He was a second/back up guitarist on Pink Floyd's Animals Tour in 77. Gorham saw him play and asked him to join TL..
@@davidg.9932 Thx for your reply. In reading other comments earlier today, yes I found out it was White. Cheerz
What a hook, incredible .
You want a hook listen to “the Emerald song” great hook and what a great song. I grew up on Thin Lizzy. Great and underrated band
I loved Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy, They were the greatest rocking band of all time, my 6 brothers and I were very lucky to get to see them play all during their touring and recording times. I still miss Phil and I always will
How many great musicians have we lost to drugs phil lynott Paul Kossof jimmy hendrix the list goes on .
If only they could have kicked the habit how much more great music could they have given this world
Still in love with this band, I miss you Phil... 😢
This is a Tejas radio staple after midnight , I use to drive taxi 🚕 in early 2000s night shift always on stations, soon as customers left vehicle CRANKED IT UP !
Talents at its best, amazing!
I was blessed to see Thin Lizzy in 76. Still remember the picks being thrown into the crowd. Great show. I can't remember who they warned up.
I saw them at the Michigan Palace in 74 & 76 right before it closed. $5 for 5 unheard of bands. Rocked my Bones.
@@revwahfair I have a Phopto Album full of ticket stubs. Like Black Sabbath for $3.50 The Stones were the only band that charged $10 . Those were the best days. We could go to the Shows for $8. That included the ticket and drinks and a bus ride.
@@kurtsherrick2066 I got 1st row balcony for the Stones and a separate concert Lou Reed with 100 tv sets on white and black static. I remember what drugs I took. I wrote them on the stub. Both concerts I had Lilly F40 Reds. Wish they still made those. Valium is the only thing close.lol
@@revwahfair That is funny you meantioned the Reds. I had a friend I could see sitting a few rows over from me during the Todd Rundgren RA Tour he was he was on the front row of the Balcony and he slept on the front top of the Balcony. I think it was Secobarbital if I remember correctly. That is what I tell the younger people. We had real drugs back then. Glad we survived!! Iam sure you are like me and know so many that didn't make it through those years.
@@revwahfair By the way I lived in Memphis. I was actually at the first concert Mick Jaggar plsyed Guitar on Stage. Mick is a huge fan of Furry Lewis a real Delta Blues Artist. The Stones brought Furry a new Guitar. Mick said he wanted Furry to see him play on stage the first time. It was the Some Girls Tour in 78. We had a go through Hunfreds of Feminist to get into the Colosseum. They were protesting the Album Cover. It was a experience.
God how lucky was I to see these guys..saw them around 6 times with phil lynott..once seen never forgotten..this footage is tremendous thanks for posting...memories to last a lifetime..👍👍
amazing guitar
Cowboy Song
Thin Lizzy
I am just a cowboy lonesome on the trail
A starry night the campfire light
The coyote call
And the howling winds wail
So I'll ride out to the old sundown
I am just a cowboy lonesome on the trail
Lord I'm just thinkin' about a certain female
The nights we spent together ridin' on the range
Lookin' back it didn't seem so strange
Roll me over and turn me around
Let me keep spinnin' till I hit the ground
Roll me over and let me go ridin' in the rodeo
I was took in Texas I did not know her name
Lord all these southern girls they seem the same
Down below the border in a town in Mexico
I got my job bustin' broncs for the rodeo
Roll me over and turn me around
Let me keep spinnin' till I hit the ground
Roll me over and let me go runnin' free with the buffalo
(Here I go)
Roll me over
And I'll turn around
And I'll move my fingers
Up and down
Up and down
It's okay amigo
Just let me go
Ridin' in the rodeo
Roll me over and turn me around
Let me keep spinnin' till I hit the ground
Roll me over and let me go ridin' in the rodeo
Roll me over and set me free
The cowboy's life is the life for me
Composers: P. Lynott, B. Downey
Thank you!
This is my favorite band of all time and Phil left us way too soon but his music will live on FOREVER R.I.P. Phil Lynot!!!
Sure miss these guys. I still have the banner from the show in 83’ in Nuremberg.
I love his honest word play at the end to the audience: Nope, the cowboy life is not the way for you.
It's a hard life!!! but it's a hell of a dream !!!!
gotta love the showmanship with that energy. that's rock and roll
Wow - this is incredible footage..
Still in my top 3 bands... so fantastic. And Phil so beautiful. Missing them.
Stunning
What a band. Saw them play live a few times and they were great. Loads of classic songs and this is one of them.
Wunderbar 🎉awesome
Yup, this is definitely a “video example” of what rock music is…………….actually, of what good music is in general of any genre.
I love these guys. I saw them open for REO Speedwagon in 77 in Kalamazoo.
The truth is you had seen them and follow them RIP and rock and roll
Lizzy was a gem! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
These guys singing about cowboys makes this Montanan happy!
congratulations on the video dear, let me tell you brazilian, i am a big fan of THIN LIZZY, this band is very loved in Brazil.