Greatest Hits

by Thin Lizzy

Overview

As with most renowned classic rock acts, Thin Lizzy's hits have been repackaged and recycled numerous times over the years. But there hasn't been a collection as thorough as the 2004 double-disc set Greatest Hits. While the group had only one true U.S. hit (the perennial sporting event/barroom/rock radio anthem "The Boys Are Back in Town"), to pass Lizzy off as a one-hit wonder would be a major mistake. The band continued to thrive commercially in just about every other part of the world, and issued countless songs that should have followed "Boys" up the stateside charts, most of which are included on Greatest Hits. While one tiny gripe about the 36-track collection is that the tracks are not in chronological order, all the bases are covered -- early tracks ("The Rocker," "Wild One"), guitar showdowns ("Emerald," "Black Rose," "Bad Reputation"), anthems ("Jailbreak," "Whiskey in the Jar," the aforementioned "Boys"), Phil Lynott's soft side ("Sarah," "Pariesiene Walkways," "Dancing in the Moonlight"), and rarities (selections from Lynott's solo albums, the single-only "Trouble Boys," and a pair of previously unreleased live tracks). If you're a newcomer to Lizzy or curious to dig deeper than merely your weathered vinyl copy of Jailbreak, Greatest Hits is an essential purchase. Hard rock rarely gets better than this. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	08/06/2021
Label:	Umc / Virgin
UPC:	0602435593067
Rank:	79161

Tracks

Disc 1

1. The Boys Are Back in Town
2. Jailbreak
3. Don't Believe a Word
4. Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in Its Spotlight)
5. Waiting for an Alibi
6. Rosalie [Live]
7. Do Anything You Want To
8. Chinatown
9. Sarah [Version 3]
10. Fighting My Way Back
11. Killer on the Loose
12. Hollywood (Down on Your Luck)

Disc 2

13. Thunder and Lightning
14. Renegade
15. Still in Love with You
16. The Sun Goes Down
17. Whiskey in the Jar
18. Bad Reputation
19. The Rocker
20. Showdown
21. Cold Sweat
22. Wild One

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Thin Lizzy   Primary Artist
Gary Moore   Primary Artist
Phil Lynott   Primary Artist,Vocals,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (12 String)
Eric Bell   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
John Sykes   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Phil Collins   Percussion
Brian Robertson   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Darren Wharton   Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Snowy White   Guitar
Don Airey   Keyboards
John Helliwell   Saxophone
Scott Gorham   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Brian Downey   Drums,Percussion
Jean Rouselle   Keyboards
Kim Beacon   Vocals

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Gary Moore   Composer
Keith Harwood   Engineer
Bob Seger   Composer
Billy Bremner   Composer
Kit Woolven   Engineer,Producer
Chris Tsangarides   Engineer,Producer
Ben Findlay   Remixing
Tony Visconti   Engineer,Producer
Eric Bell   Arranger,Composer
John Sykes   Composer
Derek Varnals   Remixing
Louie Austin   Engineer
Phil Lynott   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Associate Producer
Jimmy Bain   Composer
Midge Ure   Composer
Thin Lizzy   Producer
Will Reid Dick   Engineer,Associate Producer
Brian Robertson   Composer
Darren Wharton   Composer
Tony Cousins   Remastering
Snowy White   Composer
Ron Nevison   Mixing,Producer
Scott Gorham   Composer
Nick Tauber   Producer
Brian Downey   Arranger,Composer
Laurence Archer   Composer
Denis O'Regan   Photography
Andrew Warwick   Engineer
Phil Alexander   Liner Notes
Robert Ellis   Photography
P.G. Brunelli   Photography