Phil Lynot was in the same hospital as me at the same time in Salisbury, a few rooms down from my intensive care ward. , my mum told me she’d passed his room , I was 11 years old in intensive care after being hit by a car and I almost died. My mum told me he died and I remember feeling so sad , I’ve always felt a connection with Lynott even though I never met him , he was a one of a kind his voice makes the hairs on my neck stand up . You just don’t get bands and frontmen like that anymore. Thank you for the great video 👍
Can't go wrong with Thin Lizzy, very underrated band. They did so many different things, from blues to R&B, to straight up rock and even getting into the realm of metal. Just an amazing band
It's a cryin' shame that the majority of America only recognizes Thin Lizzy as The Boys Are Back In Town and Jailbreak. We could be in an American/Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day and request Thin Lizzy's Roisin Dubh (Black Rose), and the crowd was just, very unfortunately, never exposed to it. Such an Irish legend!
So true Chris. I, for one, am included in that unfortunate group who only think of them as the boys who are back in town. Never cared much for that song so I never dug into their music. Seems I was missing out.
Fighting was my first buy. Heard Jailbreak was 'there' there. This is weeks before The Boys was a hit. Not a fave then. Glad it became a hit,,,,,weird like buying LZ II when it was underground and WLOL is on AM radio. Happy for the band but didn't really care.
You just described me with. I only "discovered" them this year! And it was only after I "discovered" Metallica last year singing Whiskey In The Jar. I'm 70 now, and sure missed a lot, but I'm here now!
Phil Lynott is one of the great story tellers of Rock. His songs are so rich and textured. Thin Lizzy were one of the greatest live bands ever, whatever the line-up and fronted by a man as charismatic as any artist who has ever lived. 10/10 for this one - thanks Wings!
Scott Gorham is from my own hometown of Glendale, California! He started playing in local bands when he was only 13! It's fun for me to see him all grown up and playing like a dream. Thanks for looking at this captivating performance. Rest in Peace Phil Lynott.
Scott Gorham is my second cousin on the Gorham side. My Dad and his dad grew up together, and I spent a wee bit of time with his family, but I am seven years younger than Scott, so I really don’t remember him, as he was already playing in bands when I was just six. His family was very sweet, in my recollection.
Scott Gorham became a guitar legend when he met up with the boys! He also happens to be a very funny guy with a great sense of humour and intellect. Godsdpeed and rock on Scott Gorham. Slainte from Dublin.
I was born in 1970. It’s music like this that has me thinking that I was born too late. At the same time, it brings me back to the days when I was a little kid sitting in the front seat of the Chevy Belevedere while my mother was driving. I would ask my mother to turn on the radio-music was still playing on AM then. Those were the days! 🎶
I was born in '75, so I really don't remember it when it was new. I will say that no other era can claim such a diverse soundscape. Every band and performer had their own sound, there was no mistaking who you were listening to.
Where I grew up in Dublin, Philo was a legend. Still is. We'd see him as kids, cycling his bike. He'd always say "how's it go'in lads"....we were 9. He was a beautiful man. Genius. Dublin misses you, Phil.
Over the lockdown period, bored shitless, i was decorating the house just trying to kill time,, i fancied listening to something different, “alexa play thin lizzy” , all my my life ive never paid any attention to thin lizzy, as ive always been into rockabilly, i do like other genre’s, love slipknot,tool,pantera even upto gordon lightfoot, but that day after listening to phil lynnott singing “sarah” it made me think how all these years ive never given them the time,, wow!! What a band,, thanks phil for sharing this👍
Live and Dangerous is one of my favorite live albums. The seque from The Cowboy Song into The Boys Are Back In Town just rocks! Listen to the last song on the album, and Phil introduces Huey Lewis on the harmonica! 👍
Hi Im from Brasil, first time I heard Thin Lizzy was 1978, on a Tdk cassete tape, and I thought, what the hell! Never stopped listening, I wish I could see a concert, Thin Lizzy best Band ever! Hugs
This was when Brian was still sticking closer to Gary Moore's solo in the original. I think he got better on this song in later years when he was putting more of himself into it. And of course John Sykes was phenomenal on this solo when he was doing it later, in 83.
There’s so much that can be said about this band. I’ll keep it simple and limit myself to saying they sound like themselves. Having such a unique sound is quite an accomplishment.
A younger Gary Moore, 1978; doing the same song at the Opera House in Sydney. Gary wrote the guitar parts for this song. The "32k views" is the better of two Sydney uploads.... Enjoy!!!!!
Saw thin lizzy at bundoran Co donegal astoria in 1981 in a tiny dance hall. Once in a lifetime... Phil was a gentleman, polite and down to earth... I worked there and I had one film left in my camera and the button stuck, he said let's have a look and he took the camera... And took a photo of the ceiling.. Bless him... I walked past there years later, after what happened, and I felt profound sadness.
"Your vibrato is your fingerprint". Amen to that! I don't do a lot of bent notes but I find a subtle (or fast) vibrato adds soul to even the most ordinary sustained notes. (As an aside... Danny Kerwin was a master of finger vibrato. RIP Danny.)
1975's "Fighting" has some of the best dual-guitar harmonies of all time in my opinion... Freedom Song, King's Vengeance, Suicide, Wild One are all stand-out tracks, and interestingly enough that record wasn't even as big as Jailbreak, and most songs on it weren't huge live staples
The voice, story like lyrics that are tongue in cheek, passion and sadness and delivery are wonderful. The guitar solos, arrangements and harmonization are some of the best in rock history!
What a fantastic performance. This is how it should be--soulful, well played, and, most importantly, felt deep down. I love the words you chose to describe this performance; they really captured its feeling and the band's mastery. I also really enjoyed your analysis of Donna Summer's performance the other night. It beautifully conveyed the beauty and feeling of her singing and her amazing ability to connect with her audience, including me in 2020. Thanks, Fil! Stay safe. Peace.
A great analysis of this classic Thin Lizzy line-up performance 👍 For any watchers who don’t know - Still In Love With You first appeared on the studio album Nightlife, with Gary Moore on lead guitar (Frankie Miller sharing vocals with Phil). Gary had stepped in after Eric Bell left but he didn’t stay long. Phil then hired Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham who finished the sessions. Robbo refused to redo Gary’s solo because he said it couldn’t be bettered. For me (a big Gary Moore fan) Robbo proved himself wrong on Live and Dangerous and l reckon that is the definitive version.
this version is interesting - they’re still playing around with rhythm, harmonics and the structure of the solos / duel. Phils pacing in song is different too. Love it when you can see them evolve and change on different live sets
omg Fil ! thanks for the spot on analysis on Brian D and Phils vocals / delivery and the two boys on the guitars. Excellent job - cheers mate. Great song - and as you mention this version is basically plug and play contrary to the brilliant but too overdubbed version on Live and Dangerous
Phil and Gary Moore re-recorded this song in 1985 and it appeared on the B-side of the 45rpm Out In The Fields single. Gary played some scorching guitars on it with an amazing tone. The Les Paul he used had a lovely warm dark sound to it versus the thinner tone that was on the original recording or in this video. Definitely the best version of this song. It's tragic that neither of them are alive today.
Wow just what i needed. This is actually one of my favorite songs ever.First noticed it on the tribute concert for Phil. Gary played the song during the concert he makes my soul cry. Beautiful 🙏
I'd heard of Thin Lizzy, but hadn't known that I'd heard any of their songs (of course I've heard "The Boys Are Back in Town"). Guitar work on this is really good. Sad that Phil is gone. Always makes me sad when we lose artists early due to drugs. Thanks for introducing me to the band.
Thin Lizzy was a live band first ... raw rock and blues with Phil bringing the poets brilliance on vocals. This lineup was one of the classic greats with Brian Robertson on lead guitar with Scott Gorham.
Boy genius Brian Robinson guitar master. Lizzie guitarists crowded field Eric Bell Gary Moore get much notice deserved. But lizzie became famous under Scott and Brian. Brian applied as a drummer with the band
I love this era of Thin Lizzy. A live album that captures the raw sound of the band from this time is ' UK Tour 75' which features songs from the 'Nightlife' and 'Fighting' albums including several other songs for good measure.
This is emotion translated into voice and music. Nothing over the top. No showing off, just keeping it real. I got caught up in the story and connected on a deep emotional level. It made me believe the singer really is experiencing the heartache of a lost love. It kept my attention for the entire performance. It never felt like it was too long. They could have gone on another 10 minutes.
Though this is my favourite lineup of Thin Lizzy Gary Moore should also get credit for this. He was the only guitar player on the original version and according to Gary the song is a combination of two pieces; Lynott's "Still In Love With You" with Moore's "I'll Help You See It Through". Lynott is however credited as the sole song writer.
Great song Still In Love With You! Phil got all the cred for writing it although it was actually co-written by Gary Moore. He did the guitar parts on the studio version but his name "fell off" due to his first and unexpected departure from the band. Gary did recorded it himself in the '80s with Phil and Brian Downey.
Thin Lizzy always will be my favourite band. Few others could deliver a vocal like Phil. His phrasing and sense of time is so elastic. This is pretty much my go to song when I pick up my guitar, whether electric or acoustic, and I've rarely played it to my own satisfaction. I like the fast narrow vibrato a lot, but it very much depends on tone for me. The more distortion you have, the more that kind of vibrato can get lost in the mix, so I find it works best with a clean tone. Brian Robertson: probably the musician I most regret not having heard more of over the years. His work on Another Perfect Day by Motorhead is outstanding, but after that, he never seemed to be able to keep a band or a project on the rails long enough to come up with anything meaningful.
It has a Robin trowler feel to it... I like it... I can rip right along with 'em ... Plus the key... I still love you ... Bam... Helps you reach down into the basement and rip your heart out.. Thanks professor... Rock 🎸
@@Mark-tu5yl I saw Queen at Winterland also. Winterland was great. Shows were like $25 a ticket. So were Days On The Green. We were in high school concerts were every weekend. Especially during the summers in the Bay San Francisco Bay Area.
Phil, you picked a great tune for TL. You also shed some light on Brian's youth. As I would listen to Scott and Brian, I always had this sense that Brian was the young and brash player to counteract Scott's more melodic and soulful touches in his solos. Both were a great combo in that they made it a point to be separate and distinct when soloing YET blending as one when they did their two part harmonies. You have to also consider the innovation they were doing in that day and age. I think the only bands doing two part guitar harmonies were Skynrd and Allman brothers. All three bands were taking the concept in different directions. But what a great contribution this technique has brought to rock and roll. Thanks Phil for sharing! TL is a great band. I would encourage any young players to jam along side them as you can really gain a lot of chops from hanging out with these guys.
That is bar none the best analysis of Phil Lynott's vocal style summed up perfectly demonstrating why he was so underrated, plus he was supplying that solid bottom end for the band at the same time.
Phil Lynott was a class act with his character driven street opera. What sets Lizzy apart from other bands of that era is that the songs had real tangible atmosphere. Fantastic band
Fact: It didn't matter who was playing along side Scott Gorham. Brian Robertson, Gary Moore, Snowy White, John Sykes. You were always guaranteed one hell of a "guitar rock" album! Don't forget that Brian was 18 in this video!
Excellent analysis, and an excellent lesson. Thank you twice Phil Golden Earring "Radar Love" Often times you can listen to both Thin Lizzy and Golden Earring.
You must have worked so hard to become this good at analysis, but hey Fil, you really do come off as a natural, your work is so impressive, Thin Lizzy - Such a great band - Thanks Fil !
Brilliant Fil! What a mega band they were! Phil and the boys really knew how to amaze an audience with great vocals and guitars! Still one of the greatest bands ever! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘
Thanks again Fil for the review and your helpful tips to watch for. Especially for explaining and showing examples of how each soloist comes up their licks. You absolutely Rock!
Ohhhh aooo good, Fil! Totally got lost in Phil's vocals...so beautifully dramatic and emotive! Loved your breakdown of his voice singing in pitch, even though his delivery was like that of talking. That's a talent in itself! And thanks for drawing attention to that incredible drummer! Can't even get my head around how hard that must be to keep such obscure and ever-changing time, and wow just WOW at the way he did it! Wow to both guitarists....wow wow WOW! Bloody excellent analysis and guitar lesson! Thanks very much, so educational!
Great video, you were tuning out brother. ... I haven't been here in a while and had forgotten how much fun these videos are, ... kudos on the analysis as well.
The guitar harmony from Thin Lizzy was addressed in the really great but vastly underrated movie Bandslam. Will is harshly criticizing a pair of guitarists and it is classic. The actor who played Will was given a number of books on rock n roll and told to study them for the role. His character was to be a rock n roll genius and manager for an up and coming garage band that wants to perform at a battle of the bands-Bandslam. The concert scene was done in one take at the South by Southwest festival in Austin Texas. Also, you should hear Will wax poetic on the Velvet Underground with and without Lou Reed.
Thanks, Fil -- Lynott was magical live... saw them open for Queen in January 1978 when I was a teen... I was there for Brian May, but I was momentarily distracted by Phil... (I got over it when Queen took the stage, but I still feel incredibly privileged to have seen this band live...)
As good as this is, it can't be the studio version featuring the great Frankie Miller on joint vocals with Phil Lynott and I believe, Gary Moore on lead which was of such a high quality, Brian Robertson said, "I can't better that solo"..
Phil is my favorite songwriter. I've listened to this many , many ,many times. good of you to point out the drumming. the solos are everything you could ever ask for in any performance.
Brian Downey still has it, I saw him play at a Rory Gallagher tribute night with Gerry McAvoy Rory's bassist and had an overhead balcony view of Brian playing. I am an advanced , trained drummer and was in awe of his flowing style. Had the pleasure of being introduced to him and he bought me a Guinness as it was my birthday. He's a low key guy and great to see he is keeping well. An incredible back catalogue of wonderful lyrics and music. This is a great analysis of the song, Awesome.
Love it when you bust the guitar out Fil. Great, helpful info. Phil Lynott, Prince, Michael Jackson and Joe Strummer all had sanpako eyes, for those that find that sort of thing interesting.
Hello Fil, Great band and analysis. Excellent content and the guitar is, I feel, a very useful addition to the analysis. Anyone who plays guitar I am sure appreciate it, Thank you. Long day's at work lately, still watching. The Cowboy Song. All the best from Oregon, C.
I was a fan of Thin Lizzy. Could distinguish their sound a mile away. Unique vocals of Phil and distinctive guitars. Part of my album library back in 1976 1977..played the albums Jailbreak, Johnny The Fox and Bad Reputation to death. The Boys Are Back In Town was Big Top Ten hit here in Canada all over the radio in '76. Great unappreciated band in many ways. Excellent spot on analysis and great demo Fil. 😎🎼🎶🎵🍔🇨🇦
I love all your videos, but this is my favorite so far! ❤️ Fantastic explanation of how the chords and pentatonic shapes fit together, not a musician but understood what you were saying. Great stuff! 🎸
Great analysis and the demos clarified what you are saying. Even though I listened to this first time around, I still learn from your analysis. Many thanks
Dude, I'm so glad this is a video..... This is a genius man! I wish I could talk about Thin Lizzy, this song, or guitar in general uninterrupted for 20 minutes. My friends just don't appreciate the good stuff I guess.
Thank you for rocking out bluesy a bit, Fil. Great that you are analyzing a lesser known (for the masses) TL song with a blues melody. Please keep Trapeze's Medusa in mind when you want to do some crazy good vocals by Glenn. Or go into an analysis of David Coverdale's passionate vocal delivery with Live Deep Purple - Mistreated, 1974 California Jam festival.
Fantastic ! Thx for posting this video. I never saw Thin Lizzy live. One of my biggest miss-outs. I really enjoy your analasys. It makes you realize stuff you otherwise wouldn’t.
Saw them Jun 20 1978 at Newcastle City Hall. Absolutely bloody awesome concert. Still blinded by those bloody bass guitar reflections! LOL RIP Phil Lynott (Can't believe it's almost 35 years since he passed !)
Great video! Handful of great and legendary guitarists for many years... Snowy White and Scott Gorham together was one of my favorites most definitely. Keep these awesome videos coming!!!
Great video, Fil! Speaking of dueling guitars, would you analyze Luca Stricagnoli's cover of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'? His guitar has an attached neck which has the low notes by the headstock for slide. So kinda 2 guitars because he chords on the regular neck and plays melody on the reverse neck! Thanks, Fil!
Great analysis Fil! I saw Thin Lizzy at the Hammersmith Odeon in May 1975, probably just at the start of their rising through the mid - 1970's. Believe it or not , Lizzy were supporting Bachman Turner Overdrive! "Live And Dangerous" is probably in the top 5 best live albums of all time, even if producer Tony Visconti had to tweak the final mixes before putting Thin Lizzy's finest hours on vinyl. Definetly the best lineup, but I did follow the band with Gary Moore right up to "Black Rose". Phil Lynott was "The Rocker", no doubt about it. I always liked Phil's solo work, especially "Kings Call" and the one he wrote about his hometown ( is it called "Hometown"?). Great twin guitar work from Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham, plus Brian Downey's powerhouse drumming. Some of the best days of proper rock music! RIP Philip Paris Lynott and Gary Moore. Thank you Fil.
That double lead sound was so addictive to me. I'll never understand why songs like "Wild One", "Southbound", and "Soldier of Fortune" were not radio hits in the U.S.
Are we talking about the same Brian Robertson who showed up in Motörhead? Specifically on the “Another Perfect Day” album and tour. His guitar playing ability was never questioned; his short tenure with the band had more to do with personality conflicts. As for “Another Perfect Day,” is was rather a clunker when it came to sales but, it’s one of my favourite Motörhead albums and that is in no small part due to the melodic element that Robbo brought to the band’s sound. Just give a listen to the album’s opening track or to “Dancing On Your Grave.” I thank you for another fine presentation! I always come away having learned something. 😎🎶
Lemmy was a big Thin Lizzy fan, so Brian Robertson seemed like a good choice to replace Fast Eddie. The guitar work on Another Perfect Day is outstanding.
Phil Lynott was one of a kind, and Thin Lizzy were one of the greatest rock bands of all time IMO. Thanks for posting.
Phil Lynot was in the same hospital as me at the same time in Salisbury, a few rooms down from my intensive care ward. , my mum told me she’d passed his room , I was 11 years old in intensive care after being hit by a car and I almost died. My mum told me he died and I remember feeling so sad , I’ve always felt a connection with Lynott even though I never met him , he was a one of a kind his voice makes the hairs on my neck stand up . You just don’t get bands and frontmen like that anymore. Thank you for the great video 👍
Can't go wrong with Thin Lizzy, very underrated band. They did so many different things, from blues to R&B, to straight up rock and even getting into the realm of metal. Just an amazing band
And sweet little pop songs!
Also funk!
It's a cryin' shame that the majority of America only recognizes Thin Lizzy as The Boys Are Back In Town and Jailbreak. We could be in an American/Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day and request Thin Lizzy's Roisin Dubh (Black Rose), and the crowd was just, very unfortunately, never exposed to it. Such an Irish legend!
That whole Black Rose album was incredible!🙂👍
So true Chris. I, for one, am included in that unfortunate group who only think of them as the boys who are back in town. Never cared much for that song so I never dug into their music. Seems I was missing out.
I love Black Rose and The Sun Goes Down
Fighting was my first buy. Heard Jailbreak was 'there' there. This is weeks before The Boys was a hit. Not a fave then. Glad it became a hit,,,,,weird like buying LZ II when it was underground and WLOL is on AM radio. Happy for the band but didn't really care.
You just described me with. I only "discovered" them this year! And it was only after I "discovered" Metallica last year singing Whiskey In The Jar. I'm 70 now, and sure missed a lot, but I'm here now!
Phil Lynott is one of the great story tellers of Rock. His songs are so rich and textured. Thin Lizzy were one of the greatest live bands ever, whatever the line-up and fronted by a man as charismatic as any artist who has ever lived. 10/10 for this one - thanks Wings!
Scott Gorham is from my own hometown of Glendale, California! He started playing in local bands when he was only 13! It's fun for me to see him all grown up and playing like a dream. Thanks for looking at this captivating performance. Rest in Peace Phil Lynott.
Thumbs up to L.A. Glendale and Eagle "Rock" 😏
Scott Gorham is my second cousin on the Gorham side. My Dad and his dad grew up together, and I spent a wee bit of time with his family, but I am seven years younger than Scott, so I really don’t remember him, as he was already playing in bands when I was just six. His family was very sweet, in my recollection.
Friends if you see John Sykes on LA street please say deep warmly Hello from my ❤️
Scott Gorham became a guitar legend when he met up with the boys! He also happens to be a very funny guy with a great sense of humour and intellect. Godsdpeed and rock on Scott Gorham. Slainte from Dublin.
@@martinmcdonald4207 Ty for sharing. Awesome!
Ahhh. The 70’s ! We had the best music don’t ya think ?! 🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️❤️
101% Agreement.👍
I was born in 1970. It’s music like this that has me thinking that I was born too late. At the same time, it brings me back to the days when I was a little kid sitting in the front seat of the Chevy Belevedere while my mother was driving. I would ask my mother to turn on the radio-music was still playing on AM then. Those were the days! 🎶
I was born in '75, so I really don't remember it when it was new. I will say that no other era can claim such a diverse soundscape. Every band and performer had their own sound, there was no mistaking who you were listening to.
Not sure we can say all the 70s.. Punk too?
Julie Ford Yes in deed. I was a teenager back then. A lot of good times.
Where I grew up in Dublin, Philo was a legend. Still is. We'd see him as kids, cycling his bike. He'd always say "how's it go'in lads"....we were 9. He was a beautiful man. Genius. Dublin misses you, Phil.
Over the lockdown period, bored shitless, i was decorating the house just trying to kill time,, i fancied listening to something different, “alexa play thin lizzy” , all my my life ive never paid any attention to thin lizzy, as ive always been into rockabilly, i do like other genre’s, love slipknot,tool,pantera even upto gordon lightfoot, but that day after listening to phil lynnott singing “sarah” it made me think how all these years ive never given them the time,, wow!! What a band,, thanks phil for sharing this👍
Jesus man... They got 13 albums just waiting for ya. Hahaha dude you are gonna have a f*cking blast! Cheers fr: Canada!
@budgie mcleod,, ill make sure ill look em up,, greetings from cardiff🏴
Live and Dangerous is one of my favorite live albums. The seque from The Cowboy Song into The Boys Are Back In Town just rocks! Listen to the last song on the album, and Phil introduces Huey Lewis on the harmonica! 👍
'woW! Thanks
Masterful! Phillip was taken way too soon 😢
He took himself away, unfortunately
Phil was the definition of "swag".
Amazing frontman. Amazing talent.
Never got the recognition they deserved 😮
Love and Dangerous album this song blows it away! Robbo n Scott had a chemistry.
Hi Im from Brasil, first time I heard Thin Lizzy was 1978, on a Tdk cassete tape, and I thought, what the hell! Never stopped listening, I wish I could see a concert, Thin Lizzy best Band ever!
Hugs
This was when Brian was still sticking closer to Gary Moore's solo in the original. I think he got better on this song in later years when he was putting more of himself into it. And of course John Sykes was phenomenal on this solo when he was doing it later, in 83.
83 tour with Sykes great live stuff , this is one of those songs where there isn't a bad version.
Beautiful solo, timing amazing, very soulful
There’s so much that can be said about this band. I’ll keep it simple and limit myself to saying they sound like themselves. Having such a unique sound is quite an accomplishment.
A younger Gary Moore, 1978; doing the same song at the Opera House in Sydney. Gary wrote the guitar parts for this song.
The "32k views" is the better of two Sydney uploads....
Enjoy!!!!!
Saw thin lizzy at bundoran Co donegal astoria in 1981 in a tiny dance hall. Once in a lifetime... Phil was a gentleman, polite and down to earth... I worked there and I had one film left in my camera and the button stuck, he said let's have a look and he took the camera... And took a photo of the ceiling.. Bless him... I walked past there years later, after what happened, and I felt profound sadness.
"Your vibrato is your fingerprint".
Amen to that!
I don't do a lot of bent notes but I find a subtle (or fast) vibrato adds soul to even the most ordinary sustained notes.
(As an aside... Danny Kerwin was a master of finger vibrato. RIP Danny.)
This is quite simply the finest rock ballad ever written. No contest....Nothing comes close.
1975's "Fighting" has some of the best dual-guitar harmonies of all time in my opinion... Freedom Song, King's Vengeance, Suicide, Wild One are all stand-out tracks, and interestingly enough that record wasn't even as big as Jailbreak, and most songs on it weren't huge live staples
The voice, story like lyrics that are tongue in cheek, passion and sadness and delivery are wonderful. The guitar solos, arrangements and harmonization are some of the best in rock history!
The boys are back in town!
What a fantastic performance. This is how it should be--soulful, well played, and, most importantly, felt deep down. I love the words you chose to describe this performance; they really captured its feeling and the band's mastery. I also really enjoyed your analysis of Donna Summer's performance the other night. It beautifully conveyed the beauty and feeling of her singing and her amazing ability to connect with her audience, including me in 2020. Thanks, Fil! Stay safe. Peace.
"Still In Love With You" is among my favorite Thin Lizzy songs. It's a beautiful song replete with guitar soloing like Carlos Santana's.
A great analysis of this classic Thin Lizzy line-up performance 👍 For any watchers who don’t know - Still In Love With You first appeared on the studio album Nightlife, with Gary Moore on lead guitar (Frankie Miller sharing vocals with Phil). Gary had stepped in after Eric Bell left but he didn’t stay long. Phil then hired Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham who finished the sessions. Robbo refused to redo Gary’s solo because he said it couldn’t be bettered. For me (a big Gary Moore fan) Robbo proved himself wrong on Live and Dangerous and l reckon that is the definitive version.
I agree the Live and Dangerous version is the best version!
this version is interesting - they’re still playing around with rhythm, harmonics and the structure of the solos / duel. Phils pacing in song is different too. Love it when you can see them evolve and change on different live sets
omg Fil ! thanks for the spot on analysis on Brian D and Phils vocals / delivery and the two boys on the guitars. Excellent job - cheers mate. Great song - and as you mention this version is basically plug and play contrary to the brilliant but too overdubbed version on Live and Dangerous
Phil and Gary Moore re-recorded this song in 1985 and it appeared on the B-side of the 45rpm Out In The Fields single. Gary played some scorching guitars on it with an amazing tone. The Les Paul he used had a lovely warm dark sound to it versus the thinner tone that was on the original recording or in this video. Definitely the best version of this song. It's tragic that neither of them are alive today.
" the sadness it never ceases"...
Wow just what i needed. This is actually one of my favorite songs ever.First noticed it on the tribute concert for Phil. Gary played the song during the concert he makes my soul cry. Beautiful 🙏
I'd heard of Thin Lizzy, but hadn't known that I'd heard any of their songs (of course I've heard "The Boys Are Back in Town"). Guitar work on this is really good. Sad that Phil is gone. Always makes me sad when we lose artists early due to drugs. Thanks for introducing me to the band.
Thin Lizzy was a live band first ... raw rock and blues with Phil bringing the poets brilliance on vocals. This lineup was one of the classic greats with Brian Robertson on lead guitar with Scott Gorham.
Boy genius Brian Robinson guitar master. Lizzie guitarists crowded field Eric Bell Gary Moore get much notice deserved. But lizzie became famous under Scott and Brian. Brian applied as a drummer with the band
I remember buying fighting album played it over and over loved the liberty song still have album my 32 year old son is obsessed with the band
I love this era of Thin Lizzy. A live album that captures the raw sound of the band from this time is ' UK Tour 75' which features songs from the 'Nightlife' and 'Fighting' albums including several other songs for good measure.
The emotional playing and singing is superb.
This is emotion translated into voice and music. Nothing over the top. No showing off, just keeping it real. I got caught up in the story and connected on a deep emotional level. It made me believe the singer really is experiencing the heartache of a lost love. It kept my attention for the entire performance. It never felt like it was too long. They could have gone on another 10 minutes.
Though this is my favourite lineup of Thin Lizzy Gary Moore should also get credit for this. He was the only guitar player on the original version and according to Gary the song is a combination of two pieces; Lynott's "Still In Love With You" with Moore's "I'll Help You See It Through". Lynott is however credited as the sole song writer.
Laurence Archer would concur that PL was quick to take writing credit on songs where others had contributed.
Great song Still In Love With You! Phil got all the cred for writing it although it was actually co-written by Gary Moore. He did the guitar parts on the studio version but his name "fell off" due to his first and unexpected departure from the band. Gary did recorded it himself in the '80s with Phil and Brian Downey.
Greatest love song ever. Period! Great reaction Fil. Goosebumps all over. Your smile is Priceless Fil.
That was some of the best guitar playing I ever heard since Jimi.
Thin Lizzy always will be my favourite band. Few others could deliver a vocal like Phil. His phrasing and sense of time is so elastic. This is pretty much my go to song when I pick up my guitar, whether electric or acoustic, and I've rarely played it to my own satisfaction. I like the fast narrow vibrato a lot, but it very much depends on tone for me. The more distortion you have, the more that kind of vibrato can get lost in the mix, so I find it works best with a clean tone. Brian Robertson: probably the musician I most regret not having heard more of over the years. His work on Another Perfect Day by Motorhead is outstanding, but after that, he never seemed to be able to keep a band or a project on the rails long enough to come up with anything meaningful.
It has a Robin trowler feel to it...
I like it... I can rip right along with 'em ...
Plus the key... I still love you ... Bam...
Helps you reach down into the basement and rip your heart out..
Thanks professor...
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Good call on the Trower vibe
yes a little almost like If forever which is a beautiful song by Robin
Saw them live at Winterland in San Francisco California. Worth every penny- I paid to see rock and roll and they delivered. Glad I was high.
@@Mark-tu5yl I saw Queen at Winterland also. Winterland was great. Shows were like $25 a ticket. So were Days On The Green. We were in high school concerts were every weekend. Especially during the summers in the Bay San Francisco Bay Area.
Phil, you picked a great tune for TL. You also shed some light on Brian's youth. As I would listen to Scott and Brian, I always had this sense that Brian was the young and brash player to counteract Scott's more melodic and soulful touches in his solos. Both were a great combo in that they made it a point to be separate and distinct when soloing YET blending as one when they did their two part harmonies. You have to also consider the innovation they were doing in that day and age. I think the only bands doing two part guitar harmonies were Skynrd and Allman brothers. All three bands were taking the concept in different directions. But what a great contribution this technique has brought to rock and roll. Thanks Phil for sharing! TL is a great band. I would encourage any young players to jam along side them as you can really gain a lot of chops from hanging out with these guys.
What a great live band they were with wonder full songs and guitars
FIL!!!!
Fantastic review of an awesome band. I amongst many others I'm sure requested a review of this fabulous performance. Thank you Fil
You provided a great and informative music analysis on Thin Lizzy’s performance-as always, I learn a lot from you. Thanks so much, Fil!
The original Still I’m love with you Phil Lynott and Frankie Miller’s vocals give me goosebumps in heaven. The guitar solos original is a masterpiece.
That is bar none the best analysis of Phil Lynott's vocal style summed up perfectly demonstrating why he was so underrated, plus he was supplying that solid bottom end for the band at the same time.
my all time best rock ballad ever..thanks for showing it
Phil Lynott was a class act with his character driven street opera. What sets Lizzy apart from other bands of that era is that the songs had real tangible atmosphere. Fantastic band
Fact: It didn't matter who was playing along side Scott Gorham. Brian Robertson, Gary Moore, Snowy White, John Sykes. You were always guaranteed one hell of a "guitar rock" album! Don't forget that Brian was 18 in this video!
Mmmmm.... one of my absolute favorites from Thin Lizzy. Thanks 🙏
Excellent analysis, and an excellent lesson. Thank you twice Phil
Golden Earring "Radar Love"
Often times you can listen to both Thin Lizzy and Golden Earring.
Each chord shape you play has has such emotion when linked back to the song. Every chord just seems perfect. It must be one of my top 3 tracks ever.
This is not only my favorite Thin Lizzy song, but one of my top favorite rock songs. Period.
Kudos to who chose this video.. good stuff..great jobs Sweets..👍😀
You must have worked so hard to become this good at analysis, but hey Fil, you really do come off as a natural, your work is so impressive, Thin Lizzy - Such a great band - Thanks Fil !
Thanks!
Loved this band, sad what happened. Watched his biography . what a talent.
The look on your face Fil when Lizzy was playing says it all. Awesomeness.
One of my 3 favorite bands for over 40 yrs. Zeppelin , ABB and Lizzy !
Brilliant Fil! What a mega band they were! Phil and the boys really knew how to amaze an audience with great vocals and guitars! Still one of the greatest bands ever! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘
Thanks again Fil for the review and your helpful tips to watch for. Especially for explaining and showing examples of how each soloist comes up their licks.
You absolutely Rock!
Ohhhh aooo good, Fil! Totally got lost in Phil's vocals...so beautifully dramatic and emotive! Loved your breakdown of his voice singing in pitch, even though his delivery was like that of talking. That's a talent in itself! And thanks for drawing attention to that incredible drummer! Can't even get my head around how hard that must be to keep such obscure and ever-changing time, and wow just WOW at the way he did it! Wow to both guitarists....wow wow WOW! Bloody excellent analysis and guitar lesson! Thanks very much, so educational!
Great video, you were tuning out brother. ... I haven't been here in a while and had forgotten how much fun these videos are, ... kudos on the analysis as well.
The guitar harmony from Thin Lizzy was addressed in the really great but vastly underrated movie Bandslam. Will is harshly criticizing a pair of guitarists and it is classic.
The actor who played Will was given a number of books on rock n roll and told to study them for the role. His character was to be a rock n roll genius and manager for an up and coming garage band that wants to perform at a battle of the bands-Bandslam. The concert scene was done in one take at the South by Southwest festival in Austin Texas. Also, you should hear Will wax poetic on the Velvet Underground with and without Lou Reed.
Thanks, Fil -- Lynott was magical live... saw them open for Queen in January 1978 when I was a teen... I was there for Brian May, but I was momentarily distracted by Phil... (I got over it when Queen took the stage, but I still feel incredibly privileged to have seen this band live...)
Fantastic guitar work. Thin Lizzy is a class act!
This was theme music to our lives in 75, year I graduated high school, cruising in a 69 Mach 1, watching the days slip by. Thanks for the memories FIL
Yes I finally found your Thin Lizzy analyst .Thank you.😎💖💞😁
As good as this is, it can't be the studio version featuring the great Frankie Miller on joint vocals with Phil Lynott and I believe, Gary Moore on lead which was of such a high quality, Brian Robertson said, "I can't better that solo"..
Phil is my favorite songwriter. I've listened to this many , many ,many times. good of you to point out the drumming. the solos are everything you could ever ask for in any performance.
Brian Downey still has it, I saw him play at a Rory Gallagher tribute night with Gerry McAvoy Rory's bassist and had an overhead balcony view of Brian playing. I am an advanced , trained drummer and was in awe of his flowing style. Had the pleasure of being introduced to him and he bought me a Guinness as it was my birthday. He's a low key guy and great to see he is keeping well.
An incredible back catalogue of wonderful lyrics and music.
This is a great analysis of the song, Awesome.
Love it when you bust the guitar out Fil. Great, helpful info. Phil Lynott, Prince, Michael Jackson and Joe Strummer all had sanpako eyes, for those that find that sort of thing interesting.
I first heard this in John Lennon's 1973 track 'I'M SORRY' from the Mind Games album.
Brian Robertson is 19 years old doing that fk.n solo, loved the Lizzy, seen this line up, they were the best
Hello Fil, Great band and analysis. Excellent content and the guitar is, I feel, a very useful addition to the analysis. Anyone who plays guitar I am sure appreciate it, Thank you. Long day's at work lately, still watching. The Cowboy Song. All the best from Oregon, C.
Love Lynott's vocals. The guitar work, solid as usual for Thin Liz! The analysis, spot on! Rock!
Live version of Emerald is awesome!
Excellent analysis- and especially for pointing out Brian Downey who is very underrated as a drummer.
Saw that tour, that year in Florida. Awesome musicians. 🤘
Brian Downey, underrated, always musical interpretation. So easy to work with.
I was a fan of Thin Lizzy. Could distinguish their sound a mile away. Unique vocals of Phil and distinctive guitars. Part of my album library back in 1976 1977..played the albums Jailbreak, Johnny The Fox and Bad Reputation to death. The Boys Are Back In Town was Big Top Ten hit here in Canada all over the radio in '76. Great unappreciated band in many ways. Excellent spot on analysis and great demo Fil. 😎🎼🎶🎵🍔🇨🇦
I love all your videos, but this is my favorite so far! ❤️ Fantastic explanation of how the chords and pentatonic shapes fit together, not a musician but understood what you were saying. Great stuff! 🎸
Cool performance by Thin Lizzy! another great demonstration. Keep Rockin' through the history of music Fil.
Great analysis and the demos clarified what you are saying. Even though I listened to this first time around, I still learn from your analysis. Many thanks
Dude, I'm so glad this is a video..... This is a genius man! I wish I could talk about Thin Lizzy, this song, or guitar in general uninterrupted for 20 minutes. My friends just don't appreciate the good stuff I guess.
I absolutely love thin lizzy especially when Gary was on guitar. Been to phil lynotts statue in Dublin many times always brings a tear
Thank you for rocking out bluesy a bit, Fil. Great that you are analyzing a lesser known (for the masses) TL song with a blues melody.
Please keep Trapeze's Medusa in mind when you want to do some crazy good vocals by Glenn. Or go into an analysis of David Coverdale's passionate vocal delivery with Live Deep Purple - Mistreated, 1974 California Jam festival.
5:28 Absolutely. Nailing a slow tempo is far more difficult.
Fantastic ! Thx for posting this video. I never saw Thin Lizzy live. One of my biggest miss-outs. I really enjoy your analasys. It makes you realize stuff you otherwise wouldn’t.
Yes!!! Still in Love with Thin Lizzy! 💖🤗☘️🇺🇲
Less is more innit?... this performance makes me hold my breath on a few occasions. Thanks x
The first rock concert I went to was in 1977 and it was Thin Lizzy opening for Queen Phil's swagger was off the charts .
Saw them Jun 20 1978 at Newcastle City Hall. Absolutely bloody awesome concert. Still blinded by those bloody bass guitar reflections! LOL RIP Phil Lynott (Can't believe it's almost 35 years since he passed !)
This is a great song and analysis, Fil. I'll admit to only knowing them buy "The Boys Are Back in Town." Widened awareness is priceless!
"vagabond of the western world" my favorite song ever
Awesome band!!
Thanks, Fil!! 🖤🤘🏽
Great video! Handful of great and legendary guitarists for many years... Snowy White and Scott Gorham together was one of my favorites most definitely. Keep these awesome videos coming!!!
Great video, Fil! Speaking of dueling guitars, would you analyze Luca Stricagnoli's cover of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'? His guitar has an attached neck which has the low notes by the headstock for slide. So kinda 2 guitars because he chords on the regular neck and plays melody on the reverse neck! Thanks, Fil!
Great analysis Fil! I saw Thin Lizzy at the Hammersmith Odeon in May 1975, probably just at the start of their rising through the mid - 1970's. Believe it or not , Lizzy were supporting Bachman Turner Overdrive! "Live And Dangerous" is probably in the top 5 best live albums of all time, even if producer Tony Visconti had to tweak the final mixes before putting Thin Lizzy's finest hours on vinyl. Definetly the best lineup, but I did follow the band with Gary Moore right up to "Black Rose". Phil Lynott was "The Rocker", no doubt about it. I always liked Phil's solo work, especially "Kings Call" and the one he wrote about his hometown ( is it called "Hometown"?). Great twin guitar work from Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham, plus Brian Downey's powerhouse drumming. Some of the best days of proper rock music! RIP Philip Paris Lynott and Gary Moore. Thank you Fil.
Great band. It’s a shame he is gone. Jailbreak is my favorite song.
That double lead sound was so addictive to me. I'll never understand why songs like "Wild One", "Southbound", and "Soldier of Fortune" were not radio hits in the U.S.
Are we talking about the same Brian Robertson who showed up in Motörhead? Specifically on the “Another Perfect Day” album and tour. His guitar playing ability was never questioned; his short tenure with the band had more to do with personality conflicts. As for “Another Perfect Day,” is was rather a clunker when it came to sales but, it’s one of my favourite Motörhead albums and that is in no small part due to the melodic element that Robbo brought to the band’s sound. Just give a listen to the album’s opening track or to “Dancing On Your Grave.”
I thank you for another fine presentation! I always come away having learned something. 😎🎶
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Lemmy was a big Thin Lizzy fan, so Brian Robertson seemed like a good choice to replace Fast Eddie. The guitar work on Another Perfect Day is outstanding.