Vagabonds of the Western World [Deluxe Purple 2 LP]

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. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	11/17/2023
Label:	Decca / Mercury
UPC:	0602455875297
Rank:	21615

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

Disc 2

9. Whiskey In The Jar
10. Black Boys On The Corner
11. Randolph's Tango
12. Broken Dreams
13. The Rocker
14. Here I Go Again
15. A Ride In The Lizzy Mobile
16. Whiskey In The Jar
17. Black Boys On The Corner
18. Gonna Creep Up On You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Thin Lizzy   Primary Artist
Gary Moore   Guitar,Guest Artist,Guitar (Acoustic)
Joan Armatrading   Piano
Eric Bell   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (12 String)
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
Jan Schelhaas   Organ
Allen Sloan   Violin
Alan Merrick   Violin
David Jenson   Vocals
Brian   Percussion
Peter Poole   Violin
Paul Mosby   Oboe,Cor Anglais
Ian McKinnon   Violin
Godfrey Salmon   Violin
Ian MacKinnon   Violin
Quentin Williams   Cello
Jean Roussell   Keyboards
Kid Jensen   Vocals

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Eric Bell   Arranger,Composer
Phil Lynott   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Fiachra Trench   Brass Arrangement,String Arrangements
Nick Tauber   Composer
Brian Downey   Arranger,Composer
John Tracy   Liner Notes