Phil Lynott may have been given solitary writing credits on this one, but Gary Moore's influence is stamped all over it. So much so that poor Scott Gorham evidently had to just sit back and settle for rhythm and harmonies. At least they all got a piece of the girl though (LOL) !
Yup - fabulous stuff. I was 10 when my elder brothers took me to see Lizzy live at Birmingham Odean, UK in March 1983 on the Farewell T&L Tour. I think it changed my life, I mean seeing Philo strutting his stuff wielding his Black Fender Bass with the mirror scratch plate left an indelible mark on me - true genius and certainly the best front man/song writer the world has ever seen.
This song is another reason why Thin Lizzy are just so under-appreciated. I can't believe they're not known for more than just The Boys Are Back In Town.
This clip and song just show why Phil was so damn cool. Even though it killed him, the "Leave you with this line" part is great.
Same happened with me, I am listening to them since 1978 and saw them live first time in May 2007. Greatest moment in my live! So sad Phil passed away RIP.
Thanks God someone agrees with me,especially the early stuff.You should hear the RARE Lp called 'Fucky Junction" ,with Philo,Brian D and two other blokes covering some Deep Purple.Brian is incredible on it,amazing drummer when he wanted to be.
This Really Cool Song,.. Featuring Gary Moore,.. Really Rocks! It has ,.. Always Been 1 of My All Time Favorites! Scott Gorham & Gary Moore Are Smokin Hot!!
Why this song wasn't a massive hit I'll never know. :S
Its one of the few TL songs where the guitars are in standard tuning instead of Eb (random fact)
xeractus 3 years ago 2
ohh yesss Gary Moore sure is there. r i p Phil Lynott. xxxxx
GARYMOORElover 3 years ago 4
is the one of the guitarist there, gary moore?
Isaksen93 3 years ago
Definitely he is! :)
slambucman 3 years ago
Realy excellent, this was one of my faves from the Black Rose Album in '79, Cheers
burtontrentrob 3 years ago 3
just incredible!!!!!!!! awesome lizzy rocks forevermore!!!!!
sthcrox 3 years ago 2
Phil Lynott may have been given solitary writing credits on this one, but Gary Moore's influence is stamped all over it. So much so that poor Scott Gorham evidently had to just sit back and settle for rhythm and harmonies. At least they all got a piece of the girl though (LOL) !
JustMyHardRock 3 years ago
I think you will find it was cowritten with Lynott by Jimmy Bain of Rainbow.
backthisway 3 years ago
@backthisway and huey lewis on the harmonica
jmoney31705 1 month ago
Yup - fabulous stuff. I was 10 when my elder brothers took me to see Lizzy live at Birmingham Odean, UK in March 1983 on the Farewell T&L Tour. I think it changed my life, I mean seeing Philo strutting his stuff wielding his Black Fender Bass with the mirror scratch plate left an indelible mark on me - true genius and certainly the best front man/song writer the world has ever seen.
skarface098 3 years ago 4
It's no wonder so many other rock bands look up to Lizzy......awesome.
R.I.P Phil Lynott
phillintheuk1 3 years ago 4
Ó meu Deus, essa banda era foda demais!
zyyodum 3 years ago
Fucking amazing miss you Phil. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
FOREVER1IN2BLUEJEANS 3 years ago 3
thanks, cheers, jimi
jimilove5 3 years ago
This song is a masterpiece.
Goddafodda 3 years ago 3
What a brilliant song. Black Rose is by far Lizzy's greatest album but every other one is wonderful too.
littlefirestarter 3 years ago 2
yeah its a great album, but i like their first, or third "vagabonds" but yea the title track kicks so much ass, caused me many hangovers!
saintvitus20 3 years ago
Never seen that video before *wow!*
Thank you x
glitteratti79 3 years ago
this song is from the album ??? . i don't know please help
visit666 3 years ago
Black Rose
jagodacrv 3 years ago
This is a Kick Ass SOng
Mathew13897 3 years ago
The guitar at 01.37+ is amazing
phillintheuk1 3 years ago
There is only two words to describe Thin Lizzy: Legends and GODS.
GeorgVanHalen 3 years ago 6
three words :P
Goddafodda 3 years ago
this is lizzys most overlooked track. gary owns, lyrics are great and hot video. did they ever play this live?
michaelwzdulski 3 years ago 5
Want to recall they did in May 83.
Stockholm,might be wrong, 25 years.. But...
Will try to check it up...
BaboonBro 3 years ago
Scott Gorham is so hot and a fuckin great guitarist
LizzyGirl90 3 years ago 3
I actually believe I saw this at a video jukebox in my former hometown back in 79-80
BaboonBro 4 years ago
Great video. One of the many underated classics they had.
Was this song ever played live?
ironhustla 4 years ago
Great video. Love the ending. Thanks for this!
jagodacrv 4 years ago
To Phil Lynott.. With love.
LynottRIP 4 years ago 2
Gary Moore and Scott Gorham are so awesome, Robbo kicks ass too
54spiritedwill54 4 years ago
abba, Elo, Thin Lizzy, the most underated musician
anotherlennon 4 years ago 2
Black Rose is amazing, and one of my favorite albums of all time.
Rhodesia32 4 years ago 3
Black Rose IMO was a better album heavier and better composed
rb7magnetico 4 years ago
What a great song - 'Black Rose' is utter genius! Never knew there was a vid for this.
SabuPtolemy 4 years ago
This song is another reason why Thin Lizzy are just so under-appreciated. I can't believe they're not known for more than just The Boys Are Back In Town.
This clip and song just show why Phil was so damn cool. Even though it killed him, the "Leave you with this line" part is great.
RoryDupledorf 4 years ago 7
@RoryDupledorf they're HUGE in europe but not in the US :/
yepyepyep678 4 months ago
This track ROCKS! ..... as you know!
Another one for our vault...
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therockshow2007 4 years ago
he is the greatest even in the netherlands
henkduring 4 years ago
best thing to come from ireland since fucked up dead british bastards!!! p-ure irish!!!! ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! yes
Corinthiangon 4 years ago
great song!!!
tege045 4 years ago 2
Been playing this record for allmost 30 years, and now I got to see them live. Great moment for me. And a great band......
turbo1331 4 years ago
Same happened with me, I am listening to them since 1978 and saw them live first time in May 2007. Greatest moment in my live! So sad Phil passed away RIP.
taekwongr 4 years ago
DAMN GOOD another hot vid.
PHILLYNOTT1 4 years ago
Brian Robertson totally owns Gary Moore though... Gary Moore can't help it but to shred away all the time.
Triibe 4 years ago
Gary Moore and Scott Gorham are so fucking awesome, Robbo kicks ass too
Crimsoniva 4 years ago
Just wish the bloody emos hadn't taken the Black Rose
ScottishDrunkenHobo 4 years ago
haha yea i thought thought tht the other day. they should just stick to sliting there wrists
bestdrummereva07 4 years ago
The best Lizzy lineup. Black Rose is a CLASSIC album.
jc1305us 4 years ago
rosin dubh, actually
Corinthiangon 4 years ago
wow never seen that clip before . miss you phil
chilbury 5 years ago
Great Lizzy song.... The most underated band of all time
cpd1313gts 5 years ago
Gaz, you got it! The crap music coming out now can't compare with these guys! This was the best Lizzy line up!
otilop 5 years ago
Retro rock at its best
qaz121212 5 years ago
Ooop scue me I meant FUNKY JUNCTION,I suck at typing!,LOL
plonkey 5 years ago
PHIL still lives!.Black Rose is an excellent piece of work!Brian Downey fucking KICK ARSE DRUMMER!
plonkey 5 years ago
Mr.Downey, very good indeed!!
pat12pack 5 years ago
Thanks God someone agrees with me,especially the early stuff.You should hear the RARE Lp called 'Fucky Junction" ,with Philo,Brian D and two other blokes covering some Deep Purple.Brian is incredible on it,amazing drummer when he wanted to be.
LIZZY =BEST ROCK BAND THE WOLRD HAS EVER SEEN!
plonkey 5 years ago
Excellent song, love you Phil.
BURGERBUMP 5 years ago
HAH! These guys are such leather clad bad asses. I love how the video ends with Scot having a feast on that chicks neck!
hordesofworms 5 years ago
fantastic song, horrible video. did nigel tufnel direct this clip?
goongoon 5 years ago
This Really Cool Song,.. Featuring Gary Moore,.. Really Rocks! It has ,.. Always Been 1 of My All Time Favorites! Scott Gorham & Gary Moore Are Smokin Hot!!
LoneWolfLesbianSSF 5 years ago
great song...one of the best on the black rose album...thank you for sharing this
lynottlives 5 years ago
Thank a lot for the memories. I'd forgotten about this tune. I really cant thank you enough.
dabzuk 5 years ago