Phil Lynott's mother, Philomena talks to Irish song writer & Broadcaster, Shay Healy about life without Phil, one year after his tragic death. This interview was done in January 1987.
She wss such a lovely lady and a wonderful mother. It's the hardest thing in the world, to lose your son . Especially, whenever he's also your best friend. Its good that she had her grandchildren to love and to have her realize she still had reasons to live. How joyful her soul must have felt, whenever she was reunited with him again.
Hugs to this outstanding lady. The Lynotts are indeed a special family. In 2012, the family including Mrs Lynott told US senator Mitt Romney to stop using the song "The Boys Are Back In Town" as a campaign anthem. The gall that Mitt would use the song as a political tool without permission was very distasteful. Philomena died June 12, 2019, age 88.
I know Phil was a great singer and bass player.The best as a matter of fact . Phil Lynott is looking from up above smiling. " REST IN PEACE" my friend n fan!!!
I remember when this was televised it was the first anniversary of his death I'm happy they both back together again this always makes me cry I will miss you always miss you Phyllis
@MDS177 i dont think i cried as much when my father died than when phil did,anger that he`d gone so young and pain was so bad, he was my hero ,role model and hero and i love the man with all my heart,i now play bass because of him and play a few of his songs every gig,will be coming over to dublin soon to see his grave again, never to be forgotten, thanks philomena
To think I’ve put my own mother through things like this due to the same drug, heroin is an absolute scourge, 20 years of on and off using, I haven’t been a daily heroin user for years now, and I have it once to twice a month nowadays, I guess I still can’t shake that grim fascination with death and darkness and provoking the reaper. Sad thing to get into, 20 years ago I liked it for the escape and the peace, and in the end you do it to escape the fact that you’ve become sad and isolated, and it kills the pain of the true reflection of what you’ve become.
@al66uk Sorry to hear of your loss....... "I cried the night the king died " , "King's Call ". Well I cried the night that Phil died. Such a loss to all of us. May he Rest in Peace..........
She was Phil's biggest fan and he was her biggest fan. RIP Phil and Philomena...
Phil Lynott 1949-1986
Philomena Lynott 1930-2019
Both legends 😢😢
What an incredible woman. No mother should have to deal with something like this. Bless her always. ❤
Oh, other 2 kids?..
Too bad we all couldn't have had a mother as devoted and loving as Philomena.
What a lovely woman. Phil was one of a kind. Great artist.
she was a race traitor
@@raypaul5504
Has anyone ever told you to go f*ck yourself?
Just heartbreaking. They are reunited now. God bless them both.
Amen 🙏
She wss such a lovely lady and a wonderful mother. It's the hardest thing in the world, to lose your son . Especially, whenever he's also your best friend. Its good that she had her grandchildren to love and to have her realize she still had reasons to live. How joyful her soul must have felt, whenever she was reunited with him again.
Poor Mother; she misses him so much, such a tragedy.
A mother shouldn't have to go through that but she's amazing for getting through that. A strong and amazing person.
Now Philomena is with her beloved son together❤️rip. Beautiful ladie🙏🕊🦋
Hugs to this outstanding lady. The Lynotts are indeed a special family.
In 2012, the family including Mrs Lynott told US senator Mitt Romney to stop using the song "The Boys Are Back In Town" as a campaign anthem. The gall that Mitt would use the song as a political tool without permission was very distasteful.
Philomena died June 12, 2019, age 88.
Totally agree about distasteful. Lynott’s are special. I’m in their family tree. Lol ❤
She was so lovely, just heartbreaking. Phil really was one of a kind. Gone way too soon. A true Dub. X
A true Irish legend
What a wonderful mother, also made sure Philip was just as wonderful. Especially considering everything they went though
Heartbreaking, what a bond these two must've had. A legend gone way too soon. RIP to both.
what a beautiful mom she misses him so much..
Lovely lady with a wonderful son, she is truly blessed.
absolutely a mother's love for her son......right on mom!!!!!!!
Such an intelligent lady so well spoken god bless her
Phil was such an intelligent guy too a genius ❤
What a lovely lady, she had so much love for her son. Together forever now.
I know Phil was a great singer and bass player.The best as a matter of fact . Phil Lynott is looking from up above smiling. " REST IN PEACE" my friend n fan!!!
This is beautiful, had me on the verge of tears,. I was lucky enough to have seen Phil play twice with Lizzy. Magnificent person!!
I saw him two times too 🎸🖤
Mrs H ....Philomena is a beautiful woman/Mother....May both Phil & Philomena rest in peace....🙏
A great tribute to a wonderful lady no longer with us. God Bless, Philomena RIP. Missing you already.
Wonderful mom and a legendary son. Phil, you'll always be in our hearts and souls. RIP.
We miss this man.. ❤his mom is a grand woman
I remember when this was televised it was the first anniversary of his death I'm happy they both back together again this always makes me cry I will miss you always miss you Phyllis
@MDS177 i dont think i cried as much when my father died than when phil did,anger that he`d gone so young and pain was so bad, he was my hero ,role model and hero and i love the man with all my heart,i now play bass because of him and play a few of his songs every gig,will be coming over to dublin soon to see his grave again, never to be forgotten, thanks philomena
What a loving mother...thanks for posting.
I miss Philomena loads 😢xx
THE LEGENDARY IRISHMAN Mr #phillynott #thinlizzy RIP
Great interview...cheers and thanks for posting it!
Phil was brilliant..So sad for his dear Mum 😭💔 R.I.P.
I would love to meet her. She is incredible. I love Phil Lynott!!
lovely woman,
and a lovely son,i listen to your son's music every week,awesome
To think I’ve put my own mother through things like this due to the same drug, heroin is an absolute scourge, 20 years of on and off using, I haven’t been a daily heroin user for years now, and I have it once to twice a month nowadays, I guess I still can’t shake that grim fascination with death and darkness and provoking the reaper.
Sad thing to get into, 20 years ago I liked it for the escape and the peace, and in the end you do it to escape the fact that you’ve become sad and isolated, and it kills the pain of the true reflection of what you’ve become.
She was a wonderful woman.
R.I.p Phil your mum is lovely and lovely what words could one say .
I am glad you liked it.
She was a very lucky woman to have had such a son and a close relationship with him
I loved Philomena xx
What a lovely interview
Absolutely beautiful stuff....
@al66uk Sorry to hear of your loss....... "I cried the night the king died " , "King's Call ". Well I cried the night that Phil died. Such a loss to all of us. May he Rest in Peace..........
Never saw this interview . Thx for uploading
RIP Phil and Philomena 😢
Pure angel
Beautiful woman. 🌹
Sweet sweet lady. R.I.P. Phil ; (
Amen ! ❤
I graduated from high school in 1987 in San Francisco. There's no way this would have been aired on any network channel. : (
Why not?
@@thomasstephen9571 I don't know why I said this.
What a beautiful relationship they had.
RIP Shay...
Poor old Phil..
His daughters are so like their granny
Phil was an Mamas boy. He had to call her, wherever he was on tour. 😊
Phils mother now rests in peace with front row seats to Phils shows in the after world.
So charming & feminine right down to her name!
Sad ending.
You are welcome !
♥ ♥
I'd love to meet her :-) Heck, I'd love to meet my all idols parents!
Quite a woman. What she was put through …
She put 2 kids for adoption Phil was raised by her mother She should be ashamed of her self
Lil Floozy 😉
1 question...why is she always getting knocked up by strangers?
Lovely woman, so genuine and gentle.
she was so beautiful and very classy