TOPPOP: Phil Lynott - Old Town

Artist: Phil Lynott
Title: Old Town
Broadcast date: 1-1-1983
TV program: TopPop
Video rights: AVRO
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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Boney M, Smokie, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chick, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart, and many many more.
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[@EamonCuddy]

What a song always brings tears to my eyes

[@gerardbarker5236]

Followed thin lizzy all my life..phil lynott was a one off..a legend..brilliant band..ive just returned from Dublin nov 2023..visited his statue then travelled out by bus to st Fintan,s cemetery to visit him at his grave..so glad we did..rest in peace Mr lynott your music will last for ever..❤❤

[@SuperColin35]

What a waste of the best talent ever.

[@tmm8521]

I've just turned 63 and I've followed Phil and Lizzy since 'Whiskey in the Jar'', so that makes it ........a bloody long time! Never tired of listening to his songs and very importantly, his words. Like most things to do with Phil and Lizzy his lyrics are so heartfelt, real and at times cheeky but very clever.....who else has a song which rocks out and mentions the band members as you sing along (Chinatown, 'Having a Good Time'), absolutely brilliant. Anyway, IMO, no-ones matched him........and never willMr Cheers

[@silure9502]

Well said!!

[@ricardocampos3991]

Philo = God

[@suzekatz2055]

He will never be forgotten, his star still shines down on us. I will love him forever❣️

[@cymro6537]

So true.🤘

[@MitchB-ps6hx]

Well said x

[@DudemanSwede]

- I cry whenever I hear Philip's voice. It's been like this since 1986. Should I go to the doctor? / I'm a grown up Man, 53 years old.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Go to the doctor immediately

[@arnarne]

I am older than you and still cry sometimes when I hear his voice. I just don't understand how he could be so incredibly talented. No music touches me as much as Thin Lizzys.

[@newavatar2947]

I'm 47 Californian feel the same Been a Lizzy fan since 17 I couldn't imagine how I wout be if I had not been a T.L "supporter".. if there's a Heaven Philip I wanna meet you and your mum

[@newavatar2947]

@@TheGreatAlan75 and you claim to be a fan Lizzy troll vagabonds just ok showdown better junior

[@jimmurphy834]

You are not alone.

[@marceibel1131]

Masterpiece, heard it on the morning radio first, at the age of 12.. I searched for it, but failed.. Did'nt know the lyrics, only the melody seemed to follow me everywhere.. Until i found the song here.. Rip Phil Lynott.

[@ricardocampos3991]

Genius

[@williamrobertooleapimentel9203]

Phil Lynott ,ADELANTADO A SU TIEMPO CON ESTAS HERMOSAS CANCIONES . ESPECTACULAR SU MUSICA. ERES ETERNO. GRACIAS

[@carolejacoby3965]

Coolest Irish man ever!

[@jonharvey8919]

phill one of the best ever bass players singers song writers ever

[@amandahepburn9802]

Strange video doesn’t need the girl. This should have been a big hit. Phil’s vocals and Darren’s superb piano ❤

[@samandjennysambrook]

A one of..we won't see his likes ever again..he gave so much and was taken home far too soon .X❤X love you forever PHILO ♠🎸🎵

[@KOSMICKEN09]

This song absolutely tears me up - just so emotional

[@derhofnarr2590]

Phil. You are the best. Keep rockin` in heaven with Gary and Lemmy. R.I.P.

[@connormacleod327]

Awesome man. Sweet smile. RIP PHIL :( 1949-1986 )

[@jimmurphy834]

Pretty sure that's Darren Wharton on piano. Phil had charisma and talent. So sad to see him go too soon.

[@ericcasa1963]

Darren, yes

[@esox4809]

What a song :)

[@andrewmcgeorge7820]

Should've been massive in the UK

[@steveapted2910]

Such a genius, so sadly missed.

[@dazza4345]

R.I.P Phil ,long live the old town Dublin.

[@victorevanssr.5034]

Love phill . Black Irish brother

[@alanfletcher9698]

Sure miss you Phil now you're not around oh la bless him

[@timwildes8082]

He's one fucking cool dude! I'll keep playing Phil's music until the day I die.

[@nickywilks7928]

Loved the way Phil dresses.

[@EamonCuddy]

Holy fuck what a singer a fucking legend

[@tjallingdejong9645]

This was the first time I saw Phil , as an almost13 year old youngster back then he touched my heart with this song , almost 16 years on January 4th 1986 he broke my heart with an in the Papers he had died , He 's my one true hero and will remain so....

[@sheilamcglary7011]

God bless you Philip your the best love you always rest warm in sweet love and your lovely ma too xxx

[@beerlover7460]

nowedays still a good song

[@brianharper3556]

The best front man in rock

[@amandinehasi-dim5531]

I don't know why I'm still sad listen 😔 to this song

[@tonyfoley1057]

No you only think your sad put it on again it does that to you next time it will make you smile 😇

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

Rest in peace Phil Lynott(1949-1986)

[@ShaniTrahan-p9b]

Phil Lynott can sing that song better than Ten Sharp 🧡🖤💖💛❤🤍💜💚🤎💙💗💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@johanvermeulen7668]

God almighty, How could I forget this great song over the years !!!How I love KZbin

[@Matser038]

*These are the lyrics as sung in the video / song. Slighty different from the Corrs version :-) The girl's a fool, she broke the rules, she hurt him hard This time he will break down She's lost his trust and so she must know all is lost The system has broke down Romance has broke down This boy is cracking up This boy has broke down She plays it hard, she plays it tough But that's enough, the love is over She's broke his heart and that is rough But in the end he'll soon recover The romance is over This boy is cracking up This boy has broken down This boy is cracking up This boy has broke down (Piano part ) I've been spending my money in the old town It's not the same honey, wenn you're not around I've been spending my time in the old town I sure miss you honey, now you're not around Now you're not around this old town Ola (Trumpet solo) This boy is cracking up This boy has broken down This boy is cracking up This boy has broke down This boy is cracking up This boy has broken down This boy is cracking up This boy has broke down >> Fade Writers: Philip Parris Lynott , JAMES STEWART BAIN

[@cityboy6373]

Great to see Phil again and my favourite solo single from The Philip Lynott album. RIP Philo.

[@williamrobertooleapimentel9203]

Espectacular 😊

[@t11musicse]

That piano solo is so dope!

[@daviddangerman6629]

a legend

[@michelmuller3008]

une très belle chansons...comme d'habitude avec Phil lynott..

[@bernardoiglesias7067]

philip parris lynott great compositor amazing ,R.I.P.

[@rottingemptiness]

I truly appreciate this version , so much emotion , such a shame Phil is no more !!!!

[@tonyfoley1057]

O my god this guy is amazing it 1 o clock in the morning and I can’t stop listening to tin lizzy this music is brilliant

[@DaniRocksaurier]

One of the best. Missing

[@Ronno4691]

I thought this was a Corrs song? Did Phil write this? It's like Sara off the Black Rose album, a superb pop song.

[@nisseht]

He sure did

[@nickywilks7928]

Pure genius

[@ianrendall]

Do you know what, I’m not sure he’s actually playing that trumpet (flugelhorn).

[@Korn1holio]

this version sounds exactly like the recording, so I'm not sure *anybody* on that stage is actually playing any instrument. Miming to a recording was a common practice after all.

[@ianrendall]

@@Korn1holio British sarcasm 👍

[@theeverchosen1504]

@@Korn1holio Top of the Pops was infamous for it, man

[@jimmurphy834]

He is not playing it. Just a prop for a music video. He didn't play any horns. Doesn't take away from his musical genius though. This man was loaded with talent. I miss him every day.

[@garytodd1797]

Everyone mimed on Top of the Pops back then

[@scotz74]

Brilliant. Like many people (probably) I thought the Corrs wrote this for so long because it seemed to suit them so well. Sad that I think Phil only got to about no 47 in the charts with it really when in many ways it's the most perfect rock ballad ever. And it has both the trumpet solo (which gives depth to the Corrs version along with Caroline's violin), and this has a fantastic piano solo, it is better than the Corrs cover overall...though Phil's voice was perhaps not the best in places. The piano solo is incredible (I'm a pianist) and can't replicate those arppegios in thirds to save my life....would take a good classical pianist. Must be at about 140bpm!

[@frankoconnor3613]

The piano solo is amazing...recorded with 2 pianos & tempo sped up , that is why is so hard to play!

[@scotz74]

@@frankoconnor3613 looks like a single pianist playing on Top of the Pops but must be overdubbed. I know Ten used two in their version.

[@garytodd1797]

This should've been a huge hit it's a great song

[@urbykanters1525]

RIP Phil. Your the Best❤

[@irelandandtheworld2085]

Legend

[@Joao_fla1895]

Linda música ❤️❤️

[@briandempsey7608]

Pure black-irish talent

[@HenrikBarteldspsy]

Great

[@fasthracing]

RIP Legend

[@StudsIreland]

That would be Gus Curtis with the bass on, Philips right hand man back den .....

[@rightfromleft6071]

Still wearing his classic hightops.

[@allfilm100]

At 0:46 you can see the bass player to the right oh phil

[@janwaalwijk666]

Philo really made something of his appearance on Dutch Toppop? And where's Ad Visser?

[@masculineguy37]

SUPER!!!

[@jocksmen]

BETTER VIDEO THAN OTHER ONE IN DUBLIN. BOYS WERE REALLY CRACKI'N UP WATCHING PHIL "PRETEND" TO PLAY THE HORN PART. LOL.!! RIP BIG MAN. 30 YEARS ON THIS SONG NEEDS RE RELEASED.?

[@mariannyhan4930]

Jack Frost I adore the one in Dublin. I think it's aged so well an he looks so cool, such swagger. Then when he nods to the camera an walks down the marina... it's like he's saying farewell. Gets me every time :)

[@edcampion3998]

@@mariannyhan4930 exactly well said

[@josephinemonahan915]

@@mariannyhan4930 you mean when he walks down the South Wall towards the Poolbeg Lighthouse🤩

[@jont8406]

They just dont make em like this anymore.

[@gabbycattell9030]

at least he used the the right trumpet lol

[@codebeat4192]

Ah, this is the origin of The Corrs it's version, didn't know this.

[@Korn1holio]

yea, kudos to them for helping me (and many others) to discover this.

[@Idbratt]

No,it,s not Jimmy. I have meet both Phil and Jimmy so I know it's not him. I think this clip is from German or a Dutch TV, mamy it's just someone who happend to bee arond. On Piano is of course mr. darren Wharton

[@rottingemptiness]

This is from Dutch TV , check wikipedia Toppop , i watched this show from 1974 till the last episode !!!!

[@garytodd1797]

Darren Wharton from Manchester Phil used to spend a lot of time in Manchester as his mum ran the hotel in Whalley Range where all the showbiz entertainers used to stay he knew the Quality Street chaps who frequented the all-night bar they were the inspiration for the Boys are Back in Town and Phil wrote a song about a couple of them Johnny the Fox meets Jimmy the Weed.

[@Idbratt]

Who is playing the bass?

[@michelvandonk3962]

This song is for my ex wife

[@adamturner1563]

one eye covered there phil. hmmmm..interesting.

[@davecoalwood9487]

The absolute bollocks.

[@zenbear4149]

Great song. Utter nonsense video.

[@diederiksamsom4562]

Worst videoclip ever 😂

[@garytodd1797]

It's from an episode of the long running UK pop music TV program Top of the Pops all the bands and artists mimed to their songs back then