Thin Lizzy, "Whiskey In The Jar" (1973)

Phil Lynott was like none other…
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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

On this whole album, I'd want to turn up the bass(track, not EQ), but I think this is the best they ever did:
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The original issue of this CD is from the master tapes(I know, because I know the guy who mastered it).

Pfuzylogic · M

@uncalled4
I liked that they could successfully interleave two lead guitars which very few bands did on a regular basis except Wishbone Ash and maybe The Eagles when Joe Walsh joined them.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Pfuzylogic They layered several guitars. Listen to the end of The Boys Are Back In Town, I lost count after 5. PLUS, I think they doubled some of the harmony parts. You can see how someone like Bon Jovi completely ripped them off.

bijouxbroussard · F

@uncalled4 Small aside on that song: Mitt Romney used it as one of his campaign numbers. Philomena Lynott (Phil’s mother) objected, saying,
[quote] "As far as I am concerned, Mitt Romney's opposition to gay marriage and to civil unions for gays makes him anti-gay – which is not something that Philip would have supported."[/quote]

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@bijouxbroussard There's always something like that happening. Radio talk show host Mark Levin uses Linkin Park's "Somewhere I Belong" to bump in and out of segments, but I do not think it's officially sanctioned.