Vagabonds of the Western World [Deluxe Edition]

by Thin Lizzy

Overview

After achieving a reluctant Top Ten hit with a rock version of the traditional Irish pub ballad "Whiskey in the Jar," Thin Lizzy began work on Vagabonds of the Western World -- their third, and ultimately last album for Decca Records. The single's surprise success gave the band bargaining power to demand more money and time to record, resulting in their first sonically satisfying album. The environmentally-conscious R&B of "Mama Nature Said" kicks things off with Eric Bell leading the way on slide guitar. The overblown "The Hero and the Madman" and the tepid "Slow Blues" threaten to derail the proceedings, but all is well again when the band break into their first bona fide classic "The Rocker." Brimming with attitude and dangerous swagger, Lynott sets the tone as drummer Brian Downey explodes into life for the first time on vinyl. Lizzy's Irish heritage permeates the title track, and the beautiful "Little Girl in Bloom" is absolutely flawless, featuring Lynott, the poet, in top form. In many ways, Vagabonds actually rocks harder than Lizzy's next album, the soulful Night Life -- often considered the band's first "important" record. [The 50th Anniversary Edition of the album presents a new Dolby Atmos mix of the album and a wealth of extra tracks. most of which have been released before. Still, it's good to have a variety of radio sessions, a short live concert recorded in Paris, instrumental takes, outtakes, and non-LP singles, including the deathless "Whiskey in the Jar," all housed under one roof.] ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	12/22/2023
Label:	Decca / Universal
UPC:	0602455875327
Rank:	31368

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Mama Nature Said
2. The Hero and the Madman
3. Slow Blues
4. The Rocker
5. Vagabond of The Western World
6. Little Girl in Bloom
7. Gonna Creep Up on You
8. A Song for While I'm Away
9. Whiskey in The Jar [Single A-Side]
10. Black Boys on the Corner [Single B-Side]
11. Randolph's Tango [Single A-Side]
12. Broken Dreams [Single B-Side]
13. The Rocker [Single A-Side Edit]
14. Here I Go Again [Single B-Side]
15. A Ride in the Lizzy Mobile [Single B-Side]

Disc 2

16. Whiskey in The Jar
17. Suicide
18. Black Boys on the Corner
19. 1969 Rock
20. Suicide
21. Broken Dreams
22. Eddie's Blues / Blue Shadows
23. Vagabond of The Western World
24. Gonna Creep Up on You
25. Little Girl in Bloom
26. Randolph's Tango
27. The Rocker
28. Slow Blues
29. Randolph's Tango
30. Little Girl in Bloom
31. The Rocker

Disc 3

32. The Rocker
33. Thing's Ain't Working Out Down at the Farm
34. Slow Blues
35. Gonna Creep Up on You
36. Suicide
37. The Rocker [Take 1 instrumental]
38. Little Girl in Bloom [Take 3]
39. Gonna Creep Up on You [Take 2 instrumental]
40. Slow Blues [Take 2 Instrumental]
41. Here I Go Again [Extended Version]
42. Suicide (Gtr Needles and Pins Jam)
43. Whiskey in The Jar [Alternate Mix Extended Version]
44. Black Boys on the Corner [Alternate Mix]
45. Gonna Creep Up on You [Acetate Mix]
46. Baby's Been Messin' [Acetate Mix]

Disc 4

47. Mama Nature Said
48. The Hero and the Madman
49. Slow Blues
50. The Rocker
51. Vagabond of The Western World
52. Little Girl in Bloom
53. Gonna Creep Up on You
54. A Song for While I'm Away
55. Whiskey in The Jar [Single A-Side]
56. Black Boys on the Corner [Single B-Side]
57. Randolph's Tango [Single A-Side]
58. Broken Dreams [Single B-Side]
59. The Rocker [Single A-Side Edit]
60. Here I Go Again [Single B-Side]
61. A Ride in the Lizzy Mobile [Single B-Side]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Thin Lizzy   Primary Artist
Paul Mosby   Cor Anglais,Oboe
Eric Bell   Guitar (12 String),Guitar,Vocals
Phil Lynott   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Peter Oxer   Violin
Brian Robertson   Guitar,Vocals
Eric Gaffney   Guitar,Vocals
Donald McVay   Viola
Kofi Ayivor   Conductor
Tony Harris   Viola
Fiachra Trench   Strings,Guest Artist
Scott Gorham   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Brian Downey   Drums,Percussion
Ian McKinnon   Violin
Godfrey Salmon   Violin
Ian MacKinnon   Violin
Quentin Williams   Cello
Jean Roussell   Keyboards
Kid Jensen   Vocals,Voices
Alan Sloan   Violin
Gary Moore   Guitar,Guest Artist,Guitar (Acoustic)
Joan Armatrading   Piano
Jan Schelhaas   Organ
Allen Sloan   Violin
Alan Merrick   Violin
David Jenson   Vocals
Brian   Percussion
Peter Poole   Violin

Technical Credits

Eric Bell   Composer,Arranger
Jeff Griffin   Producer
John Walters   Producer
Lloyd Glenn   Composer
Phil Lynott   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Fiachra Trench   Brass Arrangement,String Arrangements
Nick Tauber   Composer
Brian Downey   Arranger,Composer
John Tracy   Liner Notes
Traditional   Composer
Bernie Andrews   Producer
Bob Conduct   Engineer
Tony Wilson   Producer