THIN LIZZY - THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN | REACTION

[@thedigitalemotion]

That’s my brother John on guitar. I remember he brought Phil to our house in the 80s when I was 7 years old to stay for the night. I remember my mum cooked Phil a full English breakfast - and of all things I vividly remember the fried tomatoes on his plate! He wore a black jumper and before he left he gave me a red Grand Slam scarf - (Grand Slam was a side project of Phils). Sadly I can’t remember much more being so young. I do remember how devastated John was when he died. I never got to see Lizzy live but am fortunate enough to have all the stories. There is a universal love for Phil and his music legacy. He will never be forgotten. Great video thank you.

[@chrisshaw9036]

John .....? ,what year and where did you live .please tell us more

[@spinynorman8217]

Wow what an amazing memory to treasure, just fabulous.

[@msolar1041]

Kick ass John Sykes is the man.

[@ScottWRiley]

John Sykes is a tour de force in his own right. Glad to hear a story like this. Send him some love from me!

[@anarey-oktay2683]

What an amazing story! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.👍

[@003333333333]

Phil was once asked what it's like to be black and Irish. He said like a pint of Guinness.

[@danbardos3498]

Classic lol

[@Jar0fMay0]

Lol awesome

[@mikexxx11]

That's hilarious

[@ChrisPage68]

The other Lynott classic is: "Has anybody got any Irish in them?" (PAUSE) "Do you want some more?" 🤦 🤣

[@bradgilligan2429]

Guinness is my favorite beer, cheers to that haha

[@billa3785]

Yes, those are facts. Being able to rock was never narrowed down to a color. Music is the one thing that unites us. Don't ever forget it.

[@mathewcooper8327]

colour

[@s1d299]

@@mathewcooper8327 STFU Frenchie

[@trelard]

Yup. A great example I can personally give an account of how a concert venue was like a church we went to, something we could all agree on, the music. This was in Northern Ireland before the ceasefires were called and we're on our way down to the venue on a bus ran by the tour promoter. NI is a super small country. Hell you can fit the entirety of the UK and Ireland into lake superior multiple times over, just to give you an example of how small the place is. But it still took 60-90 minutes to get there from the town I was in that was usually the start point for the trip to Belfast, with 2 or 3 stops in other towns along the way. Anyway, usually the atmosphere was fun, with people drinking some on the way down, as at the time, the Ulster Hall still wasn't selling booze in the venue. I'm in the back seat with my mates and the guy in front starts going on about a specific terrorist organization from Northern Ireland. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't hesitate to take him to the floor, but I just calmly asked him to stop. He started arguing back and I was close to getting stuck into him, if I'm being honest, when another guy who was in the "brick shithouse" category of physique put his hand on the guys shoulder and tells the guy to drop it and enjoy the night "because we're going to church." Never heard the arguing guy for the rest of the night. Ever since that night, that's how I've thought of live concert venues. Some are more grand than others, but all serve the same purpose.

[@j.dragon651]

Just a singer in a rock and roll band.

[@ernstvanstangl1048]

Aye🇬🇧🎶🎤🎸💪💪💪🇮🇪

[@cathrinerhardt]

If anyone ever had "swag" it was Phil Lynott. Epitome of a rock star.

[@marcjensen3595]

Jamal try cowboy song. Love your videos

[@donnarupert4926]

That’s right SIS🙋🏽‍♀️💕

[@truckmetal2341]

Cliff Burton of Metallica was showing them a riff,they said"that sounds like Thin Lizzy" and he was like " all my shit sounds like Thin Lizzy"

[@darylsmith5178]

Cliff he was awesome 🤟Rock on forever

[@theblacksheep5226]

Phillip Lynott had a very recognizable voice you never forget once you've heard it. Absolutely beloved in Ireland. Great statue of him in Dublin.

[@xerodelacroix5552]

Phil Lynott: the greatest Irish black bass playing cowboy ever.

[@tazmom0]

Probably the only Irish black bass playing cowboy ever.

[@peacetoyou63]

Perfect!

[@Joeyland]

he liked to drink an raise hell

[@iansmith946]

Yeah he was.

[@Jean-np8ud]

FACTS

[@frankkrank3970]

When I'm in England, I say, I'm from Ireland. When I'm in Ireland, I say, I'm from Dublin. When I'm in Dublin, I say, I'm from Crumlin. When I'm in Crumlin, I say, Leighlin Road. When I'm in Leighlin Road, I say, I'm a Lynott RIP big man xx

[@kimdeese6410]

Fucking love that man!!!

[@northernpunx1978]

King of kings

[@r0esheen]

My mam lived across the road from where he was raised, when she was growing up. There both up there rocking and reminiscing with a pint of Guinness I’d say!

[@ernstvanstangl1048]

Philo

[@frankkrank3970]

think you may be Scottish but close enough..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJKtgYKMfNF4htU

[@WSStreit]

Phil owns that stage yet never moves from that front spot. That’s badass and we lost him too soon. Jamal, saying music unites is so true and brought a tear to my eyes. Politicians want to separate us by color, culture, religion, identity and wealth but that doesn’t change the fact that people just want to love and enjoy the company and friendship of others without any barriers. Bless you!

[@daveberkheimer3551]

Dude, you can't believe how much it touches my heart that you truly appreciate the music that many of us grew up with. And many times it actually brings a tear to my eye thinking back to when I heard many of these songs for the first time. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for a trip down memory lane.

[@jstube36]

An all-time classic. Another great Thin Lizzy tune is Jailbreak

[@kevinburke5463]

I was once told by someone in the music industry, “With few exceptions...nowadays you just have to LOOK good. Back then, you had to BE good!”

[@iwantmyutube9040]

That's hitting the nail in the head.

[@wordreet]

Amen to that!!!!!!!

[@michaelmacintyre9643]

I tell my kids the same thing. Christopher Cross was a prime example, Grammy winning artist until everyone started wanting to watch the videos that were now expected, then the music industry became a fashion show.

[@gj8683]

Some of them, these days, don't even have to look that good, either.

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

I wonder how they got up there, I was playing in the 60s and you had to slog round a hundred venues in the back of a van for months, and if you learnt to get the people cooking you might get somewhere, A thousand nights working up the music and ability and then you might get into a studio, That´s the difference I think, All the greats you see from back then went through a people and hard work filter and a few from the hundreds emerged,

[@kburke1933]

Got to love a 6'1" black Irish guy playing bass and singing his stories

[@andaimhineach4131]

Thin Lizzy! Ireland's most famous band before U2 (Pronounced Tin LIzzy across the pond). Great tune! Brings back memories! T'in Lizzy go bragh!

[@fatcoyote2]

I started watching reation videos for two reasons: I didn't know that not everyone had heard of these [reactions video subject] before when I did, and then I realized I had begun hearing things I hadn't heard either. Then a third reason kicked in: I love seeing people discover new things. It's joyous to me. People suddenly find a new toy, a feeling which is hard for adults to get, seeing as how jaded & cynical all of us get.

[@michaelmcdurmitt920]

I agree, same reason i have been getting so much enjoyment out of these videos, but i am biased, these songs are from my generation!

[@SGTJDerek]

Chris Stapleton Reactions got me. The shear delight to people hearing songs for the first time is priceless. Especially the Classics I grew up on. I was exposed to all the POP of the '80s because it played constantly in the restaurant but on my own I listened to the '60s and '70s music. And also the hair metal of the time. What little time I spent with my Pop, he played Motown. I've always liked the Blues but finding it was the hard part. YT and Sirius make it easy. Same with the Bluegrass that was played at family reunions.

[@BookSmartLib]

Same! I have to admit: I'm older and have loved this song for many years but have never seen the live video so I was very surprised to find out the lead singer was black! So I discovered something new too...

[@andaimhineach4131]

Right on.

[@straightreject2947]

Legend of the black rose is a classic Irish folk song done by thin lizzy and is a must to listen to.

[@bigidea100]

Dancing in the moonlight is one of my favorite song of theirs.

[@jmilton5842]

The Cowboy Song, too.

[@amberballard9856]

Dancing in the moonlight is awesome! One if my favorites!

[@jasonlassiter9229]

Yeah...That’s my favorite too... I like “Wild One” and “Whisky in the Jar” too.

[@woodrowwilkins149]

Wasn't that King Harvest?

[@paulmclaughlin2563]

A very underrated song from Phil and the Guys!

[@chaslew79]

Respect my man, as a brotha who only listened to r&b my musical tastes expanded when I got a job at a record store and found out how limited my music tastes were and it became expanded thanks to that experience. Glad to see you enjoying diverse music like I have.

[@screamingscarecrow4251]

Been shredding guitar for 30yrs. Anything from Hendrix, Stevie Ray, to 80s metal and thrash to death metal. Its nice to see other brothers expand their music taste.

[@xoxxobob61]

@Chas Lew...A lot of that had to do with American radio segregating all types of music on the radio..R&B radio, Rock radio, Hip-Hop radio, Country radio,... then it got to sub genres like Punk , New Wave, Adult contemporary but KZbin has allowed for all of us to discover every type of music now.

[@indiald3373]

@@xoxxobob61 Tell it, sweetheart!

[@ronforeman2556]

@@xoxxobob61 You said it. JIM CROW RADIO SUCKS. In my youth, late 60s-70s, FM album rock radio played EVERYTHING. You would hear the Doors, followed by Sly & the Family Stone, followed by James Taylor, followed by Jimi Hendrix, followed by Cat Stevens, followed by the Temptations, followed by Carole King, followed by Stevie Wonder.

[@maryapatterson]

I count myself lucky in this regard as a black sista who was born in London . On Sunday we had the top 30. There was only one chart. No reggae or rnb. We also had a show called Top of the Pops which was on the telly and it was the same thing. It forced you to listen to watch and listen to other groups until you got to your Favourite. I was extremely lucky to attend the Marquee in London and the Brixton academy to see new bands. What an experience! To see live bands and to be brought up in an era where these guys where literally inventing rock and metal. You are a musician, so no matter what the genre be it classical or rock, its just dam good music! End of!

[@kaynucklehead1633]

'Whiskey in the jarooooooooooo' Thin Lizzy's version only one that counts.

[@BlackCatTarotUSA]

YASSSSS

[@MrSteve8546]

metallica's is better

[@colinmccormack7033]

Ahh ya Langer, it's a facsimile 😁

[@s3nsec0rruptr80]

I'd argue some more traditional versions are super legit, but they definitely have the best rock version

[@MrSteve8546]

@Brad Viviviyal I don't have to wish and it's not thin lizzys song

[@gpxo11]

Phil Lynott had one of the most recognizable rock voices-this band reminds me in some ways of The Outfield in the 80s.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

THIN LIZZY are one of the more, UNFAIRLY, under-recognized, under-appreciated GENIUS bands of the 20th century! They were MUCH more recognized in the U.K. (and, of course, in their home: Ireland), but, somehow, that, true, worldwide recognition and "household name" status, ridiculously, "avoided" them ...Some, of course, will argue that "The Boys Are Back In Town" provided this, but, while it is their MOST well-known song and was on jukeboxes and radio stations around the world ...Beyond that, most music fans (and, DEFINITELY, casual listeners!) never knew/don't know a THING about them!!!! In fact, many would struggle to, even, name the band! EVERY band, post (approximately)-1975?? (I'm estimating!) who featured a "dual-lead"/"harmony-lead guitar"/"competing" lead-front line-ups was, almost incontrovertibly, influenced-by/following-in-the-footsteps of: THIS band! THIN LIZZY!!!!!!!! ...Yes. That means: Maiden, Leppard, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Accept ....-You name 'em, Lizzy was the inspiration and/or template! [Everyone, save for Judas Priest are on that list, practically! 🤘🔥🤘] ...while the initial Thin Lizzy line-up was a trio [Phil Lynott, Brian Downey (one of the most under-rated rock "beatkeepers"/"funk-layers" ever!) and Eric Bell (a, mostly, blues-based player....)] and Lynott had grown-up playing with the GREAT GARY MOORE (who would, later, become a guitar hero in his OWN right as well as doing a short stint in LIZZY!), in Dublin; the CLASSIC dual-lead guitar line-up [which debuted on THIN LIZZY's 4th full-length, the, rightfully, LEGENDARY!: NIGHTLIFE [released in: 1974]] was (and remained -although, yes, the "2nd guitarist" in the line-up changed numerous times, before the band's dissolution, circa 1983[?? "-ish"]): Philip Parris Lynott: Lead Vocals and Bass (etc.); Brian Downey: Drums & Percussion; Scott Gorham: Lead and Rhythm guitars and backing vocals; Brian Robertson: Lead & Rhythm guitars, Slide guitar and backing vocals. {Brian, later, spent a brief spell in Motörhead -after "Fast" Eddie Clarke's departure). The guitar-team you see on-stage, here, is: Gorham with John Sykes [former member of: Tygers Of Pan Tang [NWoBHM] and later member of the re-vamped: Whitesnake [that 1987 album, the one which "everyone" assumes that "the guys in the video" played on the album (they also toured for the album), but, neither: Adrian Vandenberg OR Vivian Campbell, actually, appear, at all, on that 1987, eponymous, Whitesnake LP (which "broke" the band in the U.S.). The only guitarist ON that album is: John Sykes.]. ...Most likely, this is from Thin Lizzy's final tour (before Lynott's sad and heartbreaking demise!, in 1986 😭😭😭😭💜), the one for the Thunder & Lightning album ...or, just, prior to the band's dissolution (which may have happened in early 1984-I don't recall, precisely.). The "giveaway" is, not only John Sykes' appearance, but also, the little keyboard flourish one hears, from Darren Wharton (Thin Lizzy's only, "official" keyboard player who was only in the band for their last 2-2.5 years. [Yes, this does not include Midge Ure, who played live with the band, but never recorded with Thin Lizzy. - He had some prior to commitment to some outfit called: Ultravox 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️-😛😜. Hey, whatevs! 😛). ...Many people (foolishly!) believe that this is a "simple" song! ...likely due to the "catchiness" of the melody and chorus and the deceptively, sort-of, "I-IV-V," "blues-based" progression. The rhythmic precision and "conversational" feel of the lyrics and Lynott's vocal delivery are NOT "super easy" (I can, precisely, deliver this vocal and have many, many times. Not many people can do it, effectively!!! 🤘😜🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥). BEYOND that, has ANYONE, ever, attempted to play the walking bass-line that Lynott executes on this??? It's RIDICULOUS!!!! (and goes, practically, unnoticed! - It's "hidden in" the song!) - Now, TRY playing that, effectively AND executing the vocal! ---DAMN, son!!!!!!!!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 🤘🤘 🤘🤘 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@OzzyMandias]

I have tried...and failed, Phil was a genius no question amazing talent, we will never see the like again..

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

@@OzzyMandias Not even a question, of that! 💜💜💜💜🤘🤘⚡

[@Tracks85]

No clue how he played this and sang at the same time,but damn I love playing this song.

[@penname5766]

T. Andra May be partly to do with Phil's untimely death.

[@jamesjewkiller1630]

Well said you fucking rock!

[@aaronsmithey4044]

Thin Lizzy "Cowboy Song" and "Jailbreak"

[@jeffunrau3958]

Agreed Play this!

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

Yep, this. Cowboy song first!

[@danveitch4258]

:O no jailbreak first! =P i can hear the "ooooohweeee" now..

[@Pound_Shift]

Cowboy song definitely

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Aaron Smithey Cowboy Song has two of the great rock n roll leads of all time in one tune. Fantastic song!

[@metalmcfly7312]

R.I.P Phil Lynott. Such a great talent lost too young.

[@roberts.5136]

He was 36 When he passed.

[@barbaravance6774]

So sad!!!

[@stevemelancon6207]

" The Cowboy Song, aka " I Am Just a Cowboy". Thin Lizzy. Rock and roll til you're dizzy. Awesome band.

[@bluesman3232]

Love that song!

[@lloydclevenger6756]

Such a great song. Something about that song makes me happy. And i dont much care for cowboys. Just the way he sings it.. so very very Good

[@wesleywingate2921]

Cowboy song kicks ass

[@Johnny67557]

I was in a Thin Lizzy tribute band for 3 years. I was lucky to find a vocalist that could sing like Phil and 2 guitarists who could do the dual solo thing. Great stuff to play. And just listen to.

[@controlZchannel]

The lead singer has a statue in Dublin, Ireland (their hometown)

[@Grumbo91]

I walk past it on my way to work, give phillo a quick look and a nod as I pass. Absolute legend!

[@TheSeanm102]

right outside bruxelles pub

[@samandjennysambrook]

Went to this event 2005.A magical tIme. Went to philomenas house too.love this band FOREVER. ❤🎸

[@mdog2560]

Another great classic rock band is Nazareth. Songs like "hair of the dog" or "love hurts". Still gets a lot of radio air play today, especially Love Hurts.

[@dougoneill7266]

Phil Lynott - Irish legend. RIP. Check out 'Cowboy Song' from Live and Dangerous album.

[@KayeWhye]

You're always straight with us about having heard a song, either in whole or in part. I just like hangin out and jammin with you. I don't care if it's a "reaction" or a "singalong." I love sharing music with people. "Lawd" knows my roommate has heard more music that he's never heard, than he has music he ever heard, since I moved in a year ago. 😂

[@paddyofurniture705]

A Black Irishman who's voice and stage will never be rivaled. RIP You were too good for this world

[@stevelucero9047]

The lineup that released the albums we remember was Lynott, Gorham, Robertson and Downey. This version of the band looks like the 1982 version with John Sykes (guitar). All versions of Lizzy kicked ass.

[@tigerback62]

YES!

[@jamieperdue8663]

I love john Sykes. He has one of the best tones ever.

[@AD4MRick]

I loved it when Gary Moore would play with them. A great band from Ireland.

[@k5wxp22]

I always liked Sykes. He had a recognizable sound, whether with Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, or Blue Murder.

[@LRBerry]

@@AD4MRick Gary Moore was from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Philip Lynott and Brian Downey were from Dublin, Ireland and Scott Gorham was from Glendale, California. I wish I had seen this line-up but I wasn't allowed to go to concerts when Gary Moore was with them.

[@josevalverde13]

Thin Lizzy is one of my favorite bands. Phill is such an underrated bass player, do jailbreak from them.

[@tedharvick9010]

Good suggestion, I was going to say the same. Probably my fav Thin Lizzy song.

[@johickey3158]

great track

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

Yesss!!!

[@tigerback62]

Facts!

[@amandaely9983]

Love the whispered bit! “The boys are back in town, get your knickers down” I did a little giggle like “Oo! Maybe I will!!” 😂😂😂

[@TheSeanm102]

there would be a protest if he sang that today lol

[@TheSeanm102]

there would be a protest if he sang that today lol

[@Richard_Jones]

I seem to remember he would start live performances with a question :"Any of you ladies got any Irish in ya? You want some?"

[@ScottWRiley]

Oh yes. Philo was quite the charmer. Fair amount of Irish charm from his mum and Black smoothness from his da.

[@chriscarr6393]

I saw them open up for Journey in 1979 in San Bernardino CA at the Swing Auditorium. They blew them off the stage. Phil was on point that night, they killed it!

[@Q247247]

I saw them on that same tour. Didn't bother staying for Journey, lol

[@chriscarr6393]

Hey Bob where did you see them?

[@Q247247]

@@chriscarr6393 Long Beach Arena. I would have preferred to see them at The Swing but I seem to remember that it was sold out by the time I got around to buying tickets.

[@chriscarr6393]

Hi Bob, thanks. I lived in Rialto at the time. The mid to late 70s were great in SoCal. Many summer nights cruising E Street in San Bernardino, 8 track up, and high as fuck on Thai Stick.

[@Q247247]

@@chriscarr6393 The Swing Auditorium was a great place to see bands. I went to my first concert there: KISS opening for ZZ Top. Blew my mind, changed my life, lol.

[@Popsy1972]

When asked what it felt like to be black and Irish, Philip Lynott replied "Like a Guinness".

[@mickfoil]

I was seven going on eight when this - along with Boston's "More Than a Feeling" hit in 1976 and this song conjured up nothing but endless summer days of possibility and joy for me then. Still does. :D I'm so glad you took the time to check it out, too.

[@dmelvinable]

For me, as an autistic 6 year old, the summer of '76 represented a sort of musical awakening for me. I watched him play "Lido Shuffle" by Boz Scaggs, and just played "More Than A Feeling" by Boston. I was just about to request this song, but I just stumbled upon it now! Thank you Jamal.

[@pg1171]

Me too! Born in September of '64. Love them both!

[@daveconlin8342]

@@dmelvinable Haha yes..Wore out 45s of this and Lido..My sister had that first Boston album.Was so exciting to discover music!! Still is

[@jeffdecker7077]

Oh man you just opened a can of greatness with this band. Check out Cold Sweat, Bad Reputation, Waiting for an Alibi..so many great songs.

[@peggymedlock]

They're an Irish band and yes, the originators of this song. I think.

[@LRBerry]

That's right. It's from their Jailbreak album.

[@ptofview]

Irish band, but Scott Gotham on guitar was American.

[@michaeldique]

Correct. It was their second hit after Whiskey In the Jar.

[@cheryal6661]

@@michaeldique love that song

[@worldofameiso5491]

One of the great live rock bands, I saw them in Brighton England in 1981, still one of the greatest live shows i have seen. Shout out to Brian Downey on the drums, one of the best drummers out there...

[@kingstumble]

Regal Theatre Hitchin 1981. The whole concert is an absolute blast. It was shown live on the BBC on a Saturday if I'm not mistaken. I just sat there mesmerised. Other favourites for me from this concert were "Baby Please Don't Go"(not the old blues number)and "Holy War". Nobody could do the twin guitar thing like they could.

[@seagoatsees5377]

Don't Believe a Word and Whiskey in the Jar ~ Thin Lizzy

[@franckw6275]

seagoat sees yes beautiful song

[@dave20thmay]

But words can tell lies.

[@sandracoppola5572]

Don’t belive a Word, i agree Fallowed by A Waiting for Alibi

[@danielmacpherson8487]

There's a specific live recording of Thin Lizzy's song Still in love with you from the Dublin National Stadium in 1975. It's probably the greatest recording of any song I've ever heard. so if you want more lizzy, I'd maybe start there, not that there's a bad place to start.

[@marcoaguilar2394]

One "Thin Lizzy" song that you most definitely should check out is "Still in Love with You". It's got a real slow-jam groove to it. The live version from "Live and Dangerous" is the best.

[@romancturner]

such a great song. Sade even covered it, and I like both versions

[@tenchmagic]

Spot on brother 👌👌

[@dcmanuel7232]

"Dancing in the Moonlight" is also pretty good. "The Rocker" is bad arse too (all are on the Live & Dangerous album).

[@mr198221]

@@romancturner Really?

[@LiberalsArePoop]

Here's a little trivia for you - the harmonica player on the Live and Dangerous album is Huey Lewis. And yes, it is the same Huey Lewis who fronted the News. There's a video of Huey and his band performing Boys here on You Tube.

[@scottkinney8678]

December 1978 age 12. Snuck out with two of my friends 2 see Thin Lizzy at Andrews Amphitheater on the University of Hawaii campus. This was my very first concert and I got to tell you it was rock and roll To The Bone.Phil Lynott was dressed in the leather suit with a black and yellow striped tie. He was rock star to the Bone and the show was absolutely flawless. And when they play this song for the finale the place absolutely blew up. Eventually our parents found out where we were and we got grounded for it but I got to tell you the show was well worth it. God bless you brother Phil her giving me the rock and roll experience of a lifetime. R i p

[@platterjockey]

Here's the thing: We baby-boomers find it hard to believe or understand how you young cats never heard this stuff. We were teenagers when this stuff came out so it's part of us.

[@pg1171]

Exactly! Who hasn't heard this GREAT music? A WHOLE lot of people!

[@dicklindell948]

I'm 66 and it blows me away the music these kids missed. Thanks Jamal.

[@touktwo]

I'm 23 and this song was one of the first songs I tried to learn on guitar, just saying

[@carollittle1059]

Us Boomers had the best music and the greatest lives.

[@platterjockey]

@@carollittle1059 Well, I don't know about the greatest lives, but the music we had was the best this world has ever produced. The music from roughly 1965-1978 was the most musically creative time in earth's history.

[@vashna3799]

Phil was one of the greatest rock icons. Like Jimi Hendrix but with a Bass.

[@mikejanke2690]

true

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

With the same addiction and the same ending, unfortunately.

[@josephvalenzuela311]

He is a icon. It's so funny when I hear Prince Fan's say Phil ripped of Prince look. LOL is all I can say. Great group and song.

[@ptofview]

Thin Lizzy, “Fight Or Fall”, a beautiful ballad style song. Really demonstrates Phil Lynott’s songwriting versatility.

[@chris.cantwell]

If you like this you should check the entire “Jailbreak” album.

[@armynurseboy]

Jailbreak was badass all the way through....Boys are Back, Jailbreak, Cowboy Song, Romeo and the Lonely Girl some of my faves

[@alexanderromalo7153]

@@armynurseboy . @Jamal_AKA_Jamal. If you like bobbin' your head to this, you'll definitely love rockin' hard to the live version of "Jailbreak", (from "Live and dangerous") from Thin Lizzy. Love your program, you bring back some of my earliest "stank face" (now I can put a phrase to it) reactions to Zeppelin's blues. I concur, wholeheartedly.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

armynurseboy man o man “Chinatown” was hard rocking relentless

[@luked78]

The song Jailbreak has one of the all time great riffs.

[@muppetpaster]

And the rest of their repertoir......You cannot skip Live And Dangerous Imho

[@Deadeye0412]

They rocked us all the way through the troubles in Ireland . Can and played for us when nobody else dared . Love these guys.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Saw this band several times in Melbourne Australia. Great band. Took my now wife to the last time they played here. She still talks about it. Get ya knickers down!!

[@thesmalltowngamer7503]

Thin Lizzy- Whiskey in the Jar

[@jasontrebilcock6496]

And then to follow it up with Metallica's version.

[@johickey3158]

we would not Metallica's version without this one

[@LRBerry]

It has to be the full version with the epic solo from Eric Bell.

[@thesmalltowngamer7503]

@@johickey3158 We wouldn't have wither without the Irish, lol

[@CatLives9]

I love Metallica's cover, but Thin Lizzy's still superior and I think is a very beautiful sounding song.

[@BazookaToe]

Their version of Bob Seger’s “Rosalie” live is flawless.

[@anniepannie4337]

YEEEESSSSS!!! God! The first time I heard it, was on the radio when I was 14 years old in Stockholm, Sweden, and I couldn't believe it, it was so GOOD! That's when I decided to start playing the guitar! Because of them, because of that SOUND!!! Wow!!! Glad you mentioned it, Thomas!

[@indiald3373]

@@anniepannie4337 Guitar Annie 2020 and beyond!

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Forget live. The version from Fighting!!!!! 🤘🤘

[@flobp2381]

Thin Lizzy - "The Rocker" - "Still In Love With You" - "Wild One" - "Old Flame" - "Rosalie"

[@MrAitraining]

Yeah. Some "fighting" album tracks there. My fav album. I'd add "Suicide" for sure. Smokin track!

[@muppetpaster]

This list could be endless (Sita moiia, black boys on the corner, little girl in bloom.......etc. etc. etc.)

[@MrAitraining]

@@muppetpaster There are no bad thin lizzy songs.

[@msfisher08]

The Rocker is great, but Wild One is one of my favorites from them.

[@soggypaws4944]

I'm laughing cos you never noticed when Philo is whispering at the end The boys are back in town.....get your knickers down, you missed that bit lol so Phil!!

[@SH-th4wy]

When I first saw it was live I'll admit I thought "Oh, but the studio version is sooo good!" Well shut my mouth! That rockin' rocked!

[@rogermaru1956]

ThIs lineup, Scott Gorham, John Sykes, Brian Downey and the late great Phil Lynott R.I.P.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Darren Wharton, too.

[@edselguru]

@@michaelhogarty4189 Robertson was on the original studio version, the live clip here has Sykes. This tour was some point between late 1982 to 1983.

[@rollwithit5150]

The boys from Ireland! I love Jailbreak!

[@ACab05050]

"Running Back" is a good one. Love the na-na-na and tra-la-la-la's at the end. "Emerald" is another. Some say they are a 1 hit wonder but they are not.

[@DownMemoryLaneParis]

Thin Lizzy is one of the most legendary band ever ... Cowboy song...live...masterful

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

When Philo was a gangly 13 year old kid growing up in Crumlin he saw a younger lad called Liam who had gotten a Cowboy belt with twin holsters and toy Colt pistols .The belt was American leather with fancy stitching and big buckle and this belt was the dogs bollocks (totally cool)This kid had just received it from an uncle in America a few days before . Of course Phil clapped eyes on this kids guns and holster belt and he had to have them...so being a bit bigger and a cool smooth operator Phil blagged a loan of them guns just till the next day. The lad was weeks trying to get them back , which he eventually did. But in the meantime Phil was just a cowboy ..... Thats a true story.

[@ianshaw6922]

My ex partner was a Nurse and cared for Phil before he died

[@slowerthinker]

Have you heard the story about Phil's mum getting identical blonde triplets in uniform to look after him in hospital?

[@SimonBannow]

god bless her, him and you

[@kazbaz2011]

We’re very proud of him here in Ireland ☘️☘️☘️

[@19monkeymagic99]

And here in Manchester

[@h.d.5194]

@@19monkeymagic99 why Manchester. He was Irish

[@sparks2spare782]

Phil Lynott is a Legend. 🙏

[@leeddog85]

"She knows" the guitar, the beat I love.. Love Thin lizzy

[@mikejanke2690]

I LOVE that song. So cryptic

[@michelleyarrow175]

Thank you Jamal, the 60s , 70s, and 80s , have some of the best musicians. The best Story tellers. I enjoy your channel, I have seen some other channels, but I always have a great time with you. Keep safe and Let the Good Times Roll.

[@spinynorman8217]

The video shown was filmed at the Hitchin Regal in 1983; it was part of a series of shows with different bands over several nights for a Sight and Sound in concert series for the BBC. Many are on You Tube now. The compere mentioned that Level 42 had been there the night before and as an audience we blew them out of the water...just what a load of teenage boys want to hear! I had the privilege of being there with my pal Dan from Herts Art College and were only two metres from the stage. This was a tiny venue which gave it a hot sweaty atmosphere like the Marquee Club in London. What a great night. I remember they started the show and then stopped several tracks in for the tv people to gear up for filming and Phil sat on the amps waiting to restart the gig. This might have been one of John's first gigs with the band.

[@vondefeo8586]

Check out "Sarah" a beautiful ballad to his daughter

[@agirlfromcapella]

The COOLEST Irish singer ever!! :) I would have loved to have had the privilege to meet him as a fellow Irishman. :)

[@justjane7621]

By all accounts, he was a gentleman. And his poor ma kicked his gravestone every day from his death to her own for "being a naughty boy" RIP Philo and Phenomena xxx

[@nickmcnickle9161]

A classic for sure.I would love to see you react to some muse.I want to thank you for reacting so fast to neil pearts passing.I am a long time rush fan.I felt the shadow cross my heart when he died.You are a good man Jamel

[@David-ns4ym]

Just doesn’t seem real.

[@redfungus999]

1976..Glasgow..my first gig age 14 ! Thin Lizzy.. What a baptism into live music !

[@rpm412]

Summer, UK, 1976... this brings it all back. Saw them a few times thru the late 70s/early 80s. Always a great show.

[@RobertErnestLewis]

Massacre , Thunder and Lightning, Emerald, Cowboy Song, Dancing in The Moonlight, Chinatown, The Sun Goes Down, Toughest Street In Town, Out In The Streets, Sarah, Don't Believe a Word, The Rocker, Johnny The Fox, Bad Reputation, Sha La La La La La, Suicide ... yes I have it all Thin Lizzy All The Time !

[@sambalmer5879]

Ah Thin Lizzy are phenomenal. Check out the live version of Still in Love With You from their Live and Dangerous album

[@marcoaguilar2394]

Thanks for suggesting this song! In my opinion their best song and the live version is EXCELLENT!

[@tigerback62]

There is a rare version of Still in Love with you that has Philip and Garry Moore singing lead!

[@trentsevern2866]

Yes Robbo does a great job in that 1st solo. There's so much feeling in the song.

[@Montyhugo]

''STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU' LIVE IN DUBLIN 1975' (HQ VIDEO)IS THE BEST VERSION✌

[@ronforeman2556]

The "Live and Dangerous" album is a classic, and introduced most fans to "Still In Love With You," but the band's performance at the 1983 Reading Festival, recorded by the BBC, is head and shoulders above it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX20n3Rrjcx_jdE

[@mikeanglim8093]

"If the boys wanna fight, you better let'em" is possibly one the best song lyrics ever!

[@andaimhineach4131]

Pure Irish. Been there. Seen it. Sean Éire go bragh!

[@Ashley-dy7bx]

It's a reference to a gang called "The quality street gang" which were around in the 70's , 80's in Manchester,U.K and they were all known for fighting. This whole song is dedicated to the quality street gang.

[@TheSnuffda]

@@Ashley-dy7bx quality

[@nickkowalski6034]

Love you and your channel. You expressions while you're watching and your comments bring me a smile and warm my heart. Thank you.

[@j4v1c]

Great reaction and analysis. It's so cool to see an obvious music lover experience and appreciate some of the great music I grew up listening to.

[@szqsk8]

The boys are back in town, get your knickers down...Sums up my life in the mid 70s. Good times 🤘

[@nickindevon]

Phil Lynott & Gary Moore - Out in the Fields. Check that one out.

[@RZK1966]

Anything with Gary Moore!!!

[@chrisjenkins6120]

Sad that Phil died. Man... I cried. He played the Parson in the original Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of the Worlds.

[@blackbearbear9313]

Met Phil back in the day in toledo ohio really supper nice guy you can't ask for a polite person ill mess him tell we meet again Phil RIP

[@hobbesholiday]

I always loved Waiting For An Alibi. The guitars harmonizing get me every time.

[@cjbscotsman]

Also, can’t forget about “Emerald” 😎

[@fasthracing]

True

[@slashthe2nd]

Yeeeesss🤘

[@rdm4509]

Too effin right

[@spartangreek9245]

R,I.P. Phil Lynott Always Remembered , 🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mwales2112]

They had such a great sound and my fav. lineup was when Phil, Gary and Scott played together... Miss them....

[@mwales2112]

R.I.P. Phil and Gary!!!

[@joemeehan2056]

Rosalie is my favoritevorite song by far from Thin Lizzy. Saw them in 78 at the old Cape Cod Coliseum in Massachusetts.

[@dianereed8911]

Only just seen this . First band I ever saw 😍 Bracknell sports centre 1975 . Then at Reading festival 1977 . Thank you for playing this , great British rock band xxx

[@TheThewarriors120]

Southbound, Chinatown and cowboy song by thin Lizzy. Just underrated songs by them

[@noelienoelie8425]

Chinatown has the one of the greatest riffs in all of rock music.

[@tenchmagic]

Luurrrv Southbound , what a groove !!

[@heavenhelp1982]

Finally! Thin Lizzy on this channel. I've been calling for that for months. Enjoy ;)

[@ronforeman2556]

You and me both!

[@mushthemagicdragon]

Not strictly Thin Lizzy, but “Out in the Fields” by Gary Moore, who played guitar for Lizzy and Philo on vocals.

[@battlescalewargamebuilding4316]

Superb band. I was lucky enough to see them live several times late 70’s and early 80’s.. There will never be another Lizzy!

[@blackbearbear9313]

There muisc on stage was exactly like the record one of the best bands in the world a God given gift

[@underdoggo929]

Thank you again Jamal. How about some Chicago? The EARLY stuff (with Terry Kath). Like Beginnings, I'm a Man, or 25 or 6 to 4?

[@indiald3373]

The Sounds of the great CHICAGO

[@underdoggo929]

@@indiald3373 Yes. But to me it's got to be Chicago with Terry Kath. Wasn't the same without him.

[@underdoggo929]

I'll also add Make Me Smile if you want to hear Terry Kath

[@jefftwito5624]

Emerald (live & dangerous version)

[@zacherynicholascarter]

“I’m Still In Love With You” by Thin Lizzy sounds like a MoTown love ballad. You must react!

[@chrisb3738]

The Live and Dangerous version!

[@bigmull]

@@chrisb3738 thats a given as its the best version.

[@ronforeman2556]

@@chrisb3738 1983 at Reading is the one!

[@stuartmoore6310]

Nailed it again brother, "music unites us." Not much else does these days.. thank you for what you do. Glad to hear you caught up with these 70's Irish ROCKERS, put a face to the music. Awesome. I would recommend the song Whiskey In The Jar. It's their take on a traditional Irish ballad, I promise you won't be disappointed!!

[@jameslaurence2580]

Love this song. I have Phil Lynots original 4 track recorder. It was gifted to me about 20+ years ago buy a gentleman called Percy Gibbons (RIP). I used to be Percy Gibbons postman in Fallowfied in Manchester. One day I had a recorded delivery for him. While he was signing for me at the front door I noticed some wedding photos on the wall & asked is that who I think it is, he said yes its Phil Lynot. Percy also gifted me a book of poems by Phil called songs for while I'm away. Not sure why he kindly gave me such beautiful things but I'm grateful. Phil is one of my favourite songwriters ever.

[@vangeezerexperience]

Best Irish rock band that has ever been around....with an American on one of the lead guitar...

[@kcborden4374]

Scott Gorham. Great musician an overall good guy. Played golf with him in London a few times. You would never know he was one of the band members.

[@ThatFaceMelter94]

Cowboy Song, Dancing in the Moonlight, Jailbreak. Rather underrated group 👌

[@chrisbradley1192]

Check out "Gary Moore And Friends" - Gary with Phil Lynott and Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy and Cozy Powell on drums.

[@gregburke7017]

Best reaction channel period. Keep Bringing that joy to the masses.

[@ericalo1722]

Try "Dancing in the moonlight" 👍🏾🍻🤙🏾

[@luismaestre8652]

Great song

[@davidbird2914]

Eric Alo agree