Cowboy Song

Tommy releases Cowboy Song as his first ever single to celebrate his late father’s memory. Having won the ‘Best Demo of the Year’ competition in 2019, Tommy performed on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury festival last year, and at the opening ceremony of ‘One Young World’ at the Royal Albert Hall, his Dad by his side all the way.
Tommy, with the help of his brother Jake and his Dad’s colleagues: Andy Cook, Jason Elliott, Rowin McIntosh, Eve Morris and Martin Hollis recorded the song at British Grove Studios in Chiswick. Tommy’s father David Stewart, set up 'British Grove Studios' in the early 2000's for Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. In February 2009, it was the winner of the Music Producers Guild Award for 'Best Studio’.
Tommy says: “One of my earliest memories is of Dad sitting me down and playing me Thin Lizzy, whom he’d worked with in the early 80’s. We then used to play ‘Cowboy Song’ together all the time, on the sofa or at family celebrations. It sort of became the song that defined his passing; I’ve always associated it with Dad, but it’s nice now that everybody else does too. When we got the dreaded news that Dad wouldn’t make it, alongside the knowledge that we wouldn’t be able to see him, my brother had the idea to get the nurses to play music to him, needless to say, only one song came to my mind (Cowboy Song).”
In a statement earlier this year, Mark Knopfler said, "David will be sorely missed, not only by everyone at British Grove but also by everybody who knew him. Our hearts go out to our beloved Robyn and their two sons Jake and Tommy".

[@raybennett3265]

Great to hear the next generation playing Thin Lizzy songs Phil and boys must be so proud of their music still alive and well Keep rocking

[@rickhorejsi5227]

His father was a excellent father. Just look at his boys. Way to be. God Bless their family

[@mikey673442]

I love Thin Lizzy. Saw them live many times. Met Phil once. Have to give credit. A brilliant cover. Well done. Real feeling and passion.

[@1MiketheScribe]

LOVE this! Three years late to the party, I see, but so glad this came up in my feed. Thin Lizzy fan from Canada here.

[@ces188charles6]

Never heard anyone cover this song....... My favorite Thin Lizzy song.....

[@gforce1138]

My Favorite Thin Lizzy Song as Well .

[@bennbeer]

The Supersuckers did it!

[@BasswipeNC]

Great job on a great song. I hope my kids think of me when they hear this song also. I was lucky enough to see Thin Lizzy when they toured for this album. Best concert I've attended to this very day.

[@thomashornback4859]

It's so nice to see young people that appreciate great guitarist and music.

[@panagiop]

Listening to this on BB Radio 2 right now, Tuesday December 5th. Deeply Sorry for your loss 😞 I pray that you will find the strength to continue his amazing legacy 🙏

[@mellowyellow1959]

Well done Tommy - my favourite TL song, takes me back to the 70s - the best of times, Rock on Tommy

[@linny1955]

Irish Thin Lizzy fan here , this is superb. Keep going.

[@yogadork3943]

This needs to be Number 1! Fantastic version!

[@rogeralgar2984]

I heard this for the first time today on Radio 2 Tommy. A fantastic version of this song and I wish you all the very best success with it. Stay strong.

[@williamoneill5498]

I knew Phil very well. I can assure you he would have approved. Well some young man, and wonderful band. Gods speed

[@Learjet90]

The lyrics in rhis song touch real life in the southwest - your bronc in the shoot 😊

[@ricardodecampos7037]

Phil is happy to hear that, for sure.

[@jeffreysearch]

Sounded Great... Phil would have loved this version from a Talented young musician..and so would your Dad ..

[@manueldelrio5153]

Great job Tommy, you are a natural , don't ever stop, may God bless you !!

[@1234567893832]

Great playing Brian and Scott would be proud

[@annecook550]

Absolutely love this.... Sent it to my 13 yr old grandson who is learning guitar.

[@JamesWilliams-no7lp]

Great job, young man. One of the best rock songs of the 70's.

[@One-ct3xe]

You speak with your father on every chord. You carry him with every note. The rest of us have never heard a more beautiful and meaningful conversation between father and son. Thank you for letting us listen in!~

[@fredpaddon8979]

Big-Big TLZY fan. Congratulations, this song is now yours-carry it proudly

[@ernestoneill80]

Phils smiling down from heaven nailed the solo thought i was listening too the original

[@shrimp3107]

Phil Lynott will look down on this with pride and appreciation. Scott G will also appreciate the lead guitar work.

[@mwales2112]

Such a great song. Thanks for keeping it alive and rocking. RIP Phil and Gary....

[@chrisscrivener4759]

Beautiful version.. What a wonderful tribute to your Father.. Much love to you all

[@steeveekeys1904]

One of my favorite rock songs of all time. Nice to hear hear this!

[@szmoncess]

Very good! Congratulations.

[@stephenbyrne3512]

- beautiful tribute. Will make the muso boyz back in dublin town proud with this..this is just such a special Irish song - your team and your father are awesome. Thin Lizzy were such gems of Irish Rock and culture!!

[@eddiebrown2206]

Absolute beautiful song, A classic👌

[@kevinmcdonagh3310]

Big Thin Lizzy fan, well done to everyone. Best cover ever.

[@markpomicter7486]

Fantastic version, sorry about your loss, you have a great future, the boys are back in town Get your Kn--kers down🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶👍😎

[@dirkmatthies]

I´m a huge Lizzy fan for many years and very critical, too. But this is a great cover. Well done.

[@swedenmc6593]

Love it 🌹 my faivorit song Cowboy song . I mett Scott And Johon Sykes , and Eric Bell 😻. Nice Voice you have 👌 you play like Gary and Scott 🤗👍🏻

[@claire9686bear]

Same here! Heard it on BBC Radio 2 great version! Sorry for your loss! God Bless xx

[@mikeyconnor]

As a big, in fact giant, thin Lizzy fanatic, I have to say you did this song justice! Beyond that IMO, well done! Your dad, and the Lizzy boys would be extremely proud…well done my friend

[@ScottDaddyMac]

Very well done.

[@user-yy8bl3xw9o]

Wow Brilliant what a talent

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Super nice that somebody keeps these songs alive. Thin Lizzy and Phil made so many really great songs. Excellent cover / tribute - you do them honor 👍🤘 🤘

[@rp1526]

Wow! Great job.

[@jeffpelkey6077]

Sorry for the loss of your father. Have listened to this version about 20 (honest) times. Great version im know your dad was/is VERY proud of you guys.... Is that Royal Albert Hall thats like our Grand Ole Opera bldg.

[@iluvgum123]

Amazing pick for a debut, you nailed it.

[@georgelackey622]

Very sweet version! One of the best I've ever heard!

[@christervainio]

This is Great ! 👏👏👏👏👏 Keep going and Good Luck in the future.🌞

[@grimmy5595]

Being a huge Thin Lizzy fan, I'm very critical of any Lizzy song that's covered. But this is bloody awesome 👌

[@stephenmagee8783]

Agree

[@ernestoneill80]

Here,here

[@marklong4588]

Better than the pie mans version.....

[@volvo9051]

this aint even rock'n roll anymore, listen the voice.

[@carolrademacher7002]

Awesome.

[@heytusa]

This is classsss!!

[@soccer1967]

Having been a professional cowboy for many years as well as a huge thin Lizzie fan I would say " Not bad kid "

[@carolrademacher7002]

I love this song and the band. Thin Lizzie. Their were very unique. I have miss them.

[@shrimp3107]

This is a great cover and a wonderful tribute to the brothers dad. Very moving

[@user-bu7gt3se9s]

Clássico ❤

[@mentalrhino]

Wow, great cover, possibly the best I've ever heard and I recall Lizzy the first time around!

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

Thank you.

[@johnsmyth3281]

Glad to hear you/one is continuing to relive their music, it is class??? it def celebrates a passing of a loved one, class tune...

[@1462ff]

fair dues to this kid, great effort.

[@sarahmain8831]

Absolutely brilliant- your Dad would be very proud

[@jennyshanagher4354]

A talented and moving tribute to an exceptional person

[@littlefishy6316]

enjoyed, thanks

[@buriedverydeep]

Great Cover of an Eternal Classic...

[@alfiepearson5419]

Bless u mate

[@jorgemochales3262]

Gran versión!!! Gracias desde España.

[@andreww2319]

Good job.

[@josephclark4999]

YOU ARE TALENTED!!!

[@manilaboy1vic]

Sounds good.. I love this song..

[@willowpooldesigns]

I also heard this on Jeremy Vine. what a fantastic tribute to you dad. so sorry for your loss. he must have been very proud of you

[@charliebrownsdad178]

You dudes kicked it. Love seeing kids recognizing good ol rock n roll. Keep the mics on and the amps burning

[@TheOzzyo55]

Lots of love Tommy x

[@nickbelezbubjones6528]

Thin Lizzy my favourite band ever 👌

[@dawndownie8676]

So sorry about your dad.Heard this on BBC radio 2. Love it.

[@Alf925]

That’s brilliant,... really enjoyed listening to it

[@geoffmackay2331]

Both your dad and Phil will be looking down on you all. Fantastic song, well done.

[@lawrenceshearer6490]

Superb simple

[@nathappy624]

Nailed it!!

[@chrissullivan1629]

Great version, Tommy. Well done.

[@Mr.Saltwater]

Great job young man

[@footballhead1284]

You picked one hell of song and you all did one hell of a job!!!!

[@brucer2152]

This is a well done cover. Bravo!

[@jasonbates2687]

Thin Lizzy is happiness

[@azff]

Wow!!! I'm speechless. Incredible young man!!! 🤘

[@brentcarter5268]

So talented and such an amazing cover version. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@peterheath5848]

Great song, great cover and great tribute to your dad. RIP

[@scottdenney6475]

excellent

[@wolfgangwolfataccepted4value]

Great thin lizzy song great interpretation

[@dongarrett6228]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leonardbrochu7758]

Yes

[@dermotculliton4451]

Ya nailed it Tommy. Congrats .Well done.

[@PeterFreeman69]

Gran versión!!

[@andyshannon7788]

Thank you for this, please do more.

[@jimihilebert8623]

Go ahead son! Phil would be proud 👏

[@tonibergqvist872]

Great. #thinlizzy

[@melniee2551]

wonderful! thanks for that!

[@waynehutchins4472]

GRT VERSION. . GUITAR ON IT ..LOV PLAYIN THIS ...HAVE FR YRS

[@dr.bluesfield3629]

Hey Tommy, this is one of the greatest covers I've ever heard! Phil is obvisously untouchable, but man do you rock! Great great stuff, and keep it up!

[@stephenmarsh8269]

This is very beautiful and moving.

[@whizzbang19]

A beautiful tribute

[@yagmurcamd]

Beautiful,

[@johnnyrkramerthemusicmovie3147]

keep at it kid great song great sound

[@mrt3959]

Super job, keep on going!

[@tankmacnamara3734]

Your Dad would be proud...I'm sure Phil Lynott would be too...Great cover

[@fred1204]

Fantastic. Keep it up guys

[@douglasjackson9058]

Really,really good stuff🙂