Thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott bass and front man, Scott Gorham, & Brian Robertson sharing guitar duties and Brian Downey on drums. This performance appeared on The London Weekend Show in 1975
Robbo and Scott, best combination Thin Lizzy had in my opinion. They had some fabulous guitarists after Robbo left, they made some great music after he left also.... but the groove was never the same. Robbo was Thin Lizzy's best guitarist in his prime. I was lucky to see them live with this classic line up. Saw them with other line ups also... but the classic had the groove.
I couldn't agree more. Sorry Gary :) Yes Robbo and Scott just meshed so well together and that's not taking anything away from all the other guitarists who were all fantastic. Never a big John Sykes fan though I must say. Nothing personal but I think that Phil was scratching a bit in the final years. Just my opinion in saying that though
@@MrPnew1 yeah true. It could be argued that as pure lead guitarist genius then Gary Moore was that absolutely. I just found that his playing was so dominant that it was over powering to the point of jarring in the Lizzy context. The last album to have that "groove" I keep referring to was, in my opinion, Bad Reputation. Some good stuff followed no doubt. But it lacked something that elevated them above their peers.
Why the fuck did I say this lol this is the only Lizzy song I know Edit: the original comment was from Danny O’Neal, I’m Derrick Oneal and I thought I wrote that first comment when I was drunk or something
mabbatic Because the cameramen were probably in their 50s, wore tweed jackets and smoked pipes. In the sixties and seventies often the people filming wouldn’t be at all familiar with the dynamics of rock bands.
Hahahahaha yeah, that's what I was thinking while watching - what the hell were they thinking - actually we can't blame the camera guys it would be the fekker in the control room picking which cameras to use.
No... I think you all missed his point. WOThrottle, you're right, all the classic rock of the 70s was a huge influence on 90's bands esp the grunge era.
Phil Lynott was the Elvis of his generation. A tragically good looking fellow who was Irish and half caste at the same time. This man was the consummate Irish Entertainer and a master of his image. It is too bad it all came to a crashing halt in 1986. I met his mother when I brought flowers to his grave site in Sutton in 1995. And finally saw the reunited Lizzy. Several versions.
Thanks for sharing your memories. Philomena, Phil's Mum, seems like a lovely Lady who loved him more than life itself. It must have been hard for her seeing drugs wrestle life from a larger than life man who was also her son.
Yes Scott is a legend and seems like a nice level headed guy. Cried when his wife told him that Phil had passed away. I think that they were close. So many great docos on Thin Lizzy so we are lucky in that regard
Thin Lizzy para mim foi uma das melhores bandas de hard rock blues do final dos anos 70 e início dos 80, por onde passaram ótimos guitarristas, com o bom vocal do seu líder Phil Lynott.
"Thin Lizzy for me was one of the best hard rock blues bands from the end of the 70s and the beginning of the 80s, by which many guitarists passed by, with his great vocals from his leader Phil Lynott" Very true Arthur
I wonder if it's because it made it easier for him to sing. Years ago, I was trying to play and sing some Lizzy and really struggled to get it right. Then I remembered that he used a strumming style and when I tried that it all came together.
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The original version of this song with Gary Moore was smoking! No disrespect to Robbo & Gorham as they formed the definitive line-up with the twin axe attack, but this doesn't have the fire that original BBC session did, & their 1st album with Thin Lizzy, 'Nightlife' was a little disappointing in the wake of Moore's brief tenure in '74. They wouldn't find their stride until the follow-up record 'Fighting' which is a great record that foreshadowed what was to come with 'Jailbreak'
I think there was a law in the 70's - 80's to focus the camera on the rhythm guitarist during guitar solos. Maybe it's a studio director in-joke. Happens all the time.
This line up has influenced so many musicians over the years. Just a killer vibe and funk and hard edge that made them completely unique. I will never get tired of listening to Thin Lizzy.
So true, they epitomise the two guitar harmony thing and Phil was the consummate frontman. Downey an amazing timekeeper 🎸 #areyoureadytorock HELL YEAH let’s boogie ❤️
Phil is one cool cat, Brian and Scott are such great guitar players, but boy my man Brian on drums is one criminally underrated musician. I love and respect him so much.
I saw this lineup open for queen at the University of Maryland in 1976. I've been screaming from the mountaintops about how phenomenal Thin Lizzy was my entire life. So underrated and so under appreciated.
...u r lucky man...there's been a rumour that Thin Lizzy blew up Queen from stage...like AcDc with Bon Scott blew Kiss when they opened concert tour for them...if anyone knows something please share the info ..thanx
@@vukasindimitrijevic6843 Both bands were incredible when I saw them. Other than seeing Pink Floyd live I would probably say it was the best show I've ever seen.
Ironically Phil was born in England and had a father from British Guiana, Scott Gorham is American and Brian Robertson is Scottish. Brian Downey is the only real Irishman in this version of the band.
@@FalseTeeth-o4yI bet you're real fun at parties. Phil' mom is Irish and his Irish grandmom raised him does that make him less Irish. If so go tell that to all those of Irish descent in Boston and New York.
I was lucky enough to see them on the farewell tour at the Glasgow Apollo, Robbo did a guest slot, one of the best gigs I've ever seen. I was gutted when Phil passed away, he was one of THE great live performers, try finding one like that now.
Cool. I saw them in Sydney Australia at the Capitol Theatre in 1980. The best show that I have ever seen. Still got the ticket stub imgur.com/a/aNZyDDk
Scott's still great...he's an excellent player but doesn't get the credit compared to Moore and Robertson. I think he's got an amazing stage presence, 2nd only to Phil...
I see him as the coach driver , reigning in his wild horses out front. He kept just enough of a hold on them. Underrated? Not among his peers and the real music press (who largely don't exist anymore ). 👍
Absolutely. It blows my mind whenever I see a list of drummers, he is left off for the cliche' list that includes Bonham and Peart. Don't get me wrong, they are classic and timeless and deserve their accolades, but Brian Downey is a drummer that makes me stop and really appreciate his playing. With Thin Lizzy, he got to play a wide spectrum of of styles all of which he excelled in.
Yes this track is classic Lizzy at it's best and despite there being some other fantastic guitarists over the years, Robertson and Gorham are my favourite pairing.
It's melancholy when you think about it. Thin lizzy, Boston, W.A.S.P, Asia, and there are some other groups whom are genuinely and vastly talented, yet, criminally underrated. They deserve far more credit then what they are rendered. Also, it's a shame how thin lizzy and rory are cast in the shadows, whenever people, well, most people think of a talented Irish musical group, they always think of u2 and that pus bag Bono. I'm sorry for being an a$$hole, but the creator's of South park, pretty much sum up my dislike for Bono and his group of clowns. Thin lizzy and rory are the legitimate Irish rock and roll legends.
I could not agree more. Lizzy and Rory Gallagher are the real deal. Also glad that others aren't that wrapped in U2 as well, I could never really see the appeal? Bono and that edge wanker? Give me a break will you - woeful shite
I agree with everything you said, except for Boston and Asia being under rated. I dont care about WASP one bit, but Boston was so overplayed it made me sick, and ASIA as well...but more on MTV. BONO SUCKS, AND THE 'EDGE' EVEN MORE. Political 'rock' from the beginning.
This is GREAT!!! It’s a bit annoying the camera stays on PL during the guitar solos. And the techy walking on stage in the final bars LOL great document!
Saw this lineup at Hammersmith Apollo in London back in late 70's. Frankly, it was one of the best concerts I had ever seen. No one came close to Thin Lizzy in those days 🎸🤘
