Have you heard of the band Thin Lizzy?

[Lliam]

The band was active from 1969-1983. In the space of twelve years starting in 1971, Thin Lizzy put out fourteen albums, including two live recordings.

Thin Lizzy's big break came with their album, Jailbreak, and the record's first single, "The Boys Are Back in Town." In 1976, that song hit #8 on the British charts and #12 in the U. S.

Phil Lynott was the song writer, lyricist, bassist and vocalist. "Along with Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison, Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, Lynott was one of the first to merge poetry with rock music. Huey Lewis described Phil's songs as "cinematic"."

Born of an Irish mother and a Brazillian father, he was raised in Ireland by his grandmother. He was very patriotic and proud to be Irish.

Some photos:
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He died in 1986, but is revered by musicians and song writers. Many bands including Iron Maiden, Sodom, Anthrax, Metallica, and Motorhead have covered his songs.

Based on Thin Lizzy's career and Lynott's solo career, there have been few other bands (apart from Black Sabbath) that have been universally embraced and praised by fans, musicians, and bands. Within the heavy metal community, this is especially true.

PHIL LYNOTT: SONGS FOR WHILE I’M AWAY documentary (trailer)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=297295385023039

Here are a few of my favorite songs:

This song has more groove than any in history:

Now for some ass kicking and story telling. Any rocker who doesn't lose his/her mind over these next two songs needs a heart transplant.

[LiamJHayden]

I LOVE Thin Lizzy. It is kind of sad that they are best know for "The Boys Are Back in Town" as to me that is not even close to being their best.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/LaP2p07VIWY

[Lliam]

I know, right? I read that the band had 15 songs in the can for the Jailbreak album and had to pick 10. They weren't going to pick The Boys Are Back in Town but the producer suggested that they include it. And then it got turned into a single.

Thanks for this nice live clip, LiamJ.

[OlderAndWiser]

I remember seeing them in concert as the opening act for Styx in the 1970's.

[Lliam]

Awesome! Did you like them? Did they put on a good performance?

[OlderAndWiser]

It was 45 years ago but I recall thinking it was a great concert. It was probably the first time I saw either group in concert.

[lightbulb27]

One of those bands I knew nothing about... because my sister didn't get their 8 track tape! A dude in HS mentioned their name in the hall along with Ozzy, I had no idea what he was talking about. I heard their one hit, the boyz r back in town... amazing how these artists "get a groove" and make a song out of it. It's a fun tune. I always though Springsteen could do a good cover of that... it's got his rhythm and intensity.

History I didn't know... dude was from England, I had no idea, figured Chicago or somethin'. serious 70's rockers... the power of youtube now to see all these artists that back then, required buying a concert ticket.

To think their band name came from the Model T... go figure.

Always impressed to to see a bassist sing and perform, it's a special brain that can do that.

I have to believe that dude had a lot of chicks over the years, he looks like a lady killer for the rock/disco era.

[Lliam]

@lightbulb27I. read that the name came from a robot character in The Dandy called Tin Lizzie, which they adjusted to Thin Lizzy as a playful reference to the local Dublin accent, in which "thin" would be pronounced as "t'in". For some of their early gigs, the band were mistakenly promoted as "Tin Lizzy" or "Tin Lizzie".

Do you like the songs I shared or is that your jam?

[lightbulb27]

Where I got that... https://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Phil_Lynott

I just scanned them not my thing now. I don't listen to music right now... anything I listen to sticks in my brain and repeats, so I only do religious (uplifting positive reinforcement), relaxation, classical, dinnertime music. It's unfortunate, but songs get stuck in my head... and most music isn't worth it.
most recently..."I'm on the highway to hell... highway to hell..." ACDC. lol... hot helpful:))))))

[lightbulb27]

wow, had no idea he played with Gary Moore... whom I knew well. I was into Gary back in the day...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qyMV5MSUM6k

[Lliam]

What a great clip with Phil and Gary. I love it. LOL

[AaronKrieger]

Huh, I am surprised they were around as far back as 1969, since I always thought they were a mid-to-late 70's band. Anyway, I am not well versed with their music, but some of their most popular ones I do like. That whole period of European rock in the late 70's and early 80's was pretty nice and the type of sound they had.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/5dkbnjzHrWEhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/JcW8VNwYvL0

However, I do think it also worked against them, since bands like Led Zeppelin and Abba made a lot of their music sound universal (American). It helped them gain a lot more attrraction.

[19magic]

I definitely know of them and like them but I don't know loads of their songs. I somehow got into the vibe of twisted sister, the one I like most though would be iron maiden

[Lliam]

Did you like any of the songs I shared?

[BCRanger10]

Yes! The Boys Are Back In Town is one of my "happy songs"...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nN120kCiVyQ

[Lliam]

Here's a fun short article about it that I ran across:
faroutmagazine. co. uk/.../

[Nikki1989]

I love Lizzy. The only album I don't like is their very first one.

[Lliam]

Everybody as heard The Boys Are Back. But do you like the other three songs I shared?

What are your favorite Lizzy songs?

[Jamie05rhs]

Oh, so THAT'S the band that sings that song. That song is annoying a f. It's not even good at all. ... And that's supposed to be their best work? Lol

[Lliam]

LOL I get it. I feel the same way about a lot of songs that make the charts. For instance, I hate Bohemian Rhapsody even though everyone else seems to love it.

The songs that make it to the charts usually aren't a band's best work. I read that the Lizzy wasn't even going to put this one on the album but the producer liked it and wound up turning it into a single.

Here's a fun short article that I found about the song (The Boys Are Back):
faroutmagazine.co.uk/.../

Did you check out the other songs I posted? They are three of my all time favorites.

[Jamie05rhs]

OMG - you hate Bohemian Rhapsody?
What is wrong with you?
(Just kidding.)

[Jamie05rhs]

Oh, wow! I didn't know that.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Lliam can you tell me the names of the other songs, please? I'm using the GAG mobile app, and YouTube links don't work in the app.

[Lliam]

@Jamie05rhs,
Dancing in the Moonlight. One of the coolest, grooviest songs ever.

Then a couple rockers that I freaking LOVE:
Bad Reputation
Opium Trail

[Jamie05rhs]

Oh, gahd. Not THAT song! 🙄🤦 😂

[Jamie05rhs]

And ok; I'll look up the other two. One sec.

[Jamie05rhs]

WAIT. a. minute...
That's not "Dancing in the Moonlight"!

THIS is "Dancing in the Moonlight"!
music.youtube.com/watch

[Jamie05rhs]

Okay, I listened to Bad Reputation AND Opium Trail. I didn't like either of them. Lol.

@Lliam I'll be honest: I think this band is just not my cup of tea in general lol.

[Jamie05rhs]

"Cowboy Song" is decent, though! 🤠

[Lliam]

Listen to Dancing in the Moonlight by "Thin Lizzy" and see if you like it.

[Jamie05rhs]

Lol okay; I'll try.

[Jamie05rhs]

"The Rocker" isn't bad!

[Jamie05rhs]

Thin Lizzy's version of "Dancing In The Moonlight" is basically a C-grade song. It could be worse... But it still didn't impress me much (to borrow a line from Shania Twain).
I mean, it basically sounded like something Jimmy Fallon could have improv'ed on the spot.

[Lliam]

Now that was insulting. Are you talking about the lyrics or something?

[Sevenpointfive]

vaguely heard of them and not sure why because that's all that i know about them

[Kayla45]

Unfortunately I have not heard of this band whatsoever! 😲

[Mansearching]

Yes, I've heard of them. When rock was rock, in my opinion. The Boys Are Back in Town was on soundtrack of 48hr movies.

[douride2]

I have heard of them. I am sure my older brother had at least a few of their albums.

[Sparkie460]

Yes I've heard of things lizzy. I think I've only heard the song " boys are back in town ".

[AngryCarl2]

Of course I've heard of Thin Lizzy. Who hasn't? RIP Phil Lynott.

[exitseven]

Yes I remember the Boys are back in town.

[KrakenAttackin]

I remember them well.

[BLP11520]

I remember them

[CrimsonAngel09]

Yep.

[catarecute]

yes lol

[Drewtate]

I'm aware