The Song is based on the Wild Geese.The Flight of the Wild Geese refers to the departure of an Irish Jacobite army under the command of Patrick Sarsfield from Ireland to France, as agreed in the Treaty of Limerick on October 3, 1691, following the end of the Williamite War in Ireland.More broadly, the term “Wild Geese” is used in Irish history to refer to Irish soldiers who left to serve in continental European armies in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.Thanks to (Christy Bagnall for the info)
Long overdue. Please, now think about it. How many bands were heavily influenced by these Irish Lads? The Fighting album is such an under the radar record...why? The R&R Hall Of Fame must be purely based on record sales and cute hair styles...I guess.
Went full screen on this one to lose the gaga(ca-ca) in the corner, the boys never looked better! Oh, yeah, this tune will break yer heart if you or somebody you loved was ever a wild one..Thin Lizzy=immortal songs..
read an interview with brian downey where he talked about playing a gretsch drum kit with two 26" bass drums which he subsequently sold....wonder if this is the kit
I cant belive it Neighter how manny songs on every albums they Released, Almost every album they released had a radio Hit. Even their frist 3 albums.
From the Rocker to the Dancing in the moonlight to Chinatown to Sun Goes Down, I cloud probly whrite all songs, becouse 100% of all songs afterlissening too them feels like top 1 material.
@TheCozybear65 Check this song from 1967 out - 'Children of Tomorrow' by the Mike Stuart Span - DQ6T1-KOTK8 - dual guitars in that Lizzy/Maiden vein, who knows if they were an influence but still cool to hear.
best fucking guitar band ever, man. the dual shit that starts at 2:05 is so awesome and so lizzy. just the best. i can't believe how many great songs they did!
Beautiful voice, gorgeous man :Q__
DeliciousDivo 5 days ago
and to think 99% of people only know of the Boys Are Back In Town... wow what the others are missing!
cali4tune 2 weeks ago
This will be the song I listen to on December 21st 20012, perfect song to end all life to.
CrazyMadDrunkDriver 3 weeks ago 3
I loved Thin Lizzy as a child, as a teenager, I love them now, I'll love them 'till the day I die!
IzzyPanzer 3 weeks ago
Fantastic. Brings back so many memories.
tasweera 3 weeks ago
fucking alwsome!!!
hardstanz 3 weeks ago
Sounds great on 8-track late at night.
paulj0557 4 weeks ago
This song is my life in 3:32. Have the tattoo to prove it as a tribute to this song. favorite band and favorite singer of all time. \m/ \m/
247Therocker 1 month ago
Want this played at my funeral, plz.
GrainneMhaol 1 month ago 2
i love this song ♥
sabracadabra27 1 month ago
I played this song to my wife, then she understood me.
Libressman 1 month ago 2
The Song is based on the Wild Geese.The Flight of the Wild Geese refers to the departure of an Irish Jacobite army under the command of Patrick Sarsfield from Ireland to France, as agreed in the Treaty of Limerick on October 3, 1691, following the end of the Williamite War in Ireland.More broadly, the term “Wild Geese” is used in Irish history to refer to Irish soldiers who left to serve in continental European armies in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.Thanks to (Christy Bagnall for the info)
debulin1 1 month ago 2
Scott used to be so hot!
rorolexnyc 1 month ago
Great version!
welcome2myhell 1 month ago
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mdelair420 1 month ago
The Guitar Solo Has A Hole In It!!!!!! How Rude!!!!!
revrocks3 1 month ago
:( I'll be listening to Phils beautiful voice till I die, they just dont make music like this anymore.
Fuckadoodledick 1 month ago 2
Why do other bands bother? No one can ever come close to Lizzy. The greatest band the Earth has ever known.
whitbyjet65 2 months ago 3
is phil playing a ricky?
jmoney31705 2 months ago
@jmoney31705 Yes.
Aaronlm91 1 month ago
cool song and a good year for rock (1975)
TheRisingforce2000 2 months ago
Long overdue. Please, now think about it. How many bands were heavily influenced by these Irish Lads? The Fighting album is such an under the radar record...why? The R&R Hall Of Fame must be purely based on record sales and cute hair styles...I guess.
swolenshut 2 months ago
Went full screen on this one to lose the gaga(ca-ca) in the corner, the boys never looked better! Oh, yeah, this tune will break yer heart if you or somebody you loved was ever a wild one..Thin Lizzy=immortal songs..
juliano66 2 months ago
I was drunk when i wrote both of those comments but hey i still stand by it :)
beatlesecw 2 months ago
Phil and Scott Gorham have my love :) #NoHomo :p
beatlesecw 2 months ago
Thin Lizzy i fucking love you <3 Greatest band ever !
beatlesecw 2 months ago
this song is perfection. it's absolutely beautiful.
Suckerfly 3 months ago
Gorham & Robertson are the best duo.
TurboThrash 3 months ago
Guitar Twins!!!
966csabi 3 months ago
@Grumberf
Adrian Smith and Dave Murray of Iron Maiden have often credited Thin Lizzy's twin guitar hero's as their template.
seanfear 3 months ago
Who's the flat-chested chick on guitar ?
PupuTheClown 4 months ago
@PupuTheClown scott GORHAM :D! and hes a DUDE from LA!
Grumberf 3 months ago
@PupuTheClown don't about yer mummy like that, clown-troll.
juliano66 2 months ago
great
CPereiraMiguel 5 months ago
ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME CAN SUCK DEEZ NUTZ!!!!
mrcrowley956 5 months ago
A great cover of this I found. watch?v=VkjgliPOVw8
MrCatspaws 6 months ago
Great ONE !
HippKRK 6 months ago
nothing is wrong with this song
siskohellkaiser94 6 months ago 10
@siskohellkaiser94 Could be longer..
terga1 2 weeks ago
Scott Gorham caught napping at 0:54/55!! Phil is such a pro, beautiful song
wildhillman 6 months ago
Great tune! One of my favorites from Lizzy! Thanks for posting.
vanzpp 6 months ago
read an interview with brian downey where he talked about playing a gretsch drum kit with two 26" bass drums which he subsequently sold....wonder if this is the kit
zealberg 7 months ago
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!
nickbosso 7 months ago in playlist DIO
One of the best rock bands of all times!! Especially the robertson/gorham era...
kneta667 7 months ago
@Grumberf phil is so talented maiden is a big fan of lizzy they play some lizzy tracks
metalfaru 8 months ago
Timeless.
toxicfuckinshock 8 months ago
I cant belive it Neighter how manny songs on every albums they Released, Almost every album they released had a radio Hit. Even their frist 3 albums.
From the Rocker to the Dancing in the moonlight to Chinatown to Sun Goes Down, I cloud probly whrite all songs, becouse 100% of all songs afterlissening too them feels like top 1 material.
Grumberf 9 months ago
the one and only thin lizzy this song like most of there songs is pure greatness
MrManmountainrock 9 months ago 2
easily understood....
JimmyPagesSoloLover 9 months ago
fuckin amazing song and album
youngyfromcaerau 9 months ago
here,time is standing still for phil and the boys, god bless
gabe6210 10 months ago
The best! Period!
Lapis68 10 months ago
they influenced Iron Maiden. That';s been documented. The dual guitar melody is sped up by Maiden but similar tone to Thin Lizzy.
TheCozybear65 10 months ago
@TheCozybear65 Check this song from 1967 out - 'Children of Tomorrow' by the Mike Stuart Span - DQ6T1-KOTK8 - dual guitars in that Lizzy/Maiden vein, who knows if they were an influence but still cool to hear.
stoneglitter 10 months ago
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great video quality..
TheCozybear65 10 months ago
masterpiece.
ezrhino100 10 months ago
Lemmy was eye ballin Brian Robo Robertson even back then,
akbigduke 10 months ago
Scott you look high, brother...wow...the spirits protected you all.
talpajam 11 months ago
HALL OF FAME SUCKS
xritaly 11 months ago 32
robertson looks a bit like kossoff in this vid mainly cus of the hair
scitslunkphantasmo 11 months ago
awesome amazing song
TheRisingforce2000 11 months ago
best fucking guitar band ever, man. the dual shit that starts at 2:05 is so awesome and so lizzy. just the best. i can't believe how many great songs they did!
deathkampdrone 1 year ago 2
Leuk en lief. Hij heeft ook nog iets dramatisch gezongen op de dubbelaar war of the worlds.
hollandskgjestehus 1 year ago
my all time favourite ever!!!!!!
CJmusic100 1 year ago
25 years ago today . RIP
greenelectra 1 year ago
he looks stoned lol
never2late53 1 year ago
Miss ya, Phil!
LiamDCbhoy 1 year ago
Thanxx for posting. It's still great hearing Phils voice.
MrDivenaked 1 year ago
Gyöngyszem!
csabi966 1 year ago
What a great tune from Crumlin in Dublin. Pity the guitar solos were edited out though. I still really miss Phils mischievous glances.
bronyaur045 1 year ago
This is Rock in the making.
joluqa 1 year ago
THanks for posting!
AOSMUSIC 1 year ago