Did Thin Lizzy have a number one hit?
Did Thin Lizzy have a number one hit?
On the 19th of December, 1972, Dublin-based rock band Thin Lizzy reached the coveted number one spot on the British music charts with their song, ‘Whiskey in the Jar’. The song would later be covered by Metallica.
What songs cover Thin Lizzy?
Songs covered by Thin Lizzy
| Song | Play Count |
|---|---|
| Whiskey in the Jar ([traditional] cover) | 199 |
| Dear Miss Lonely Hearts (Phil Lynott song) | 16 |
| Memory Pain (Percy Mayfield cover) | 10 |
| Parisienne Walkways (Gary Moore song) | 10 |
What is Thin Lizzy’s biggest hit record?
‘Whiskey in the Jar’ Thin Lizzy’s version is, perhaps, the most famous and was a huge hit in Lynott’s native Ireland where it rode atop the charts there for over three months in 1972.
What hits did Thin Lizzy have?
More videos on YouTube
| 1 | Dublin Thin Lizzy | 2:26 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Wild One Thin Lizzy | 4:17 |
| 5 | The Boys Are Back In Town Thin Lizzy | 4:26 |
| 6 | Don’t Believe A Word Thin Lizzy | 2:18 |
| 7 | Dancing In The Moonlight (It’s Caught Me In It’s Spotlight) Thin Lizzy | 3:24 |
Is Thin Lizzy a one hit wonder?
Before you come after me for naming Thin Lizzy as a ‘one-hit wonder’, you need to realize that this tune was really their only big hit in the United States. Yes, but ‘The Boys are Back in Town’ is the band’s only true hit and is, without a doubt, one of my favorite songs of all time.
Are Thin Lizzy still touring?
Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Thin Lizzy scheduled in 2021.
Who played the guitar solo on dancing in the moonlight?
With guitarist Gary Moore having quit the band for a second-time, and long-time guitarist Brian Robertson still exiled following a bar fight which had forced the cancellation of a previous US tour, Lynott had decided that his group would record their new album as a three-piece, with Californian Gorham playing all the …
Who is still alive from Thin Lizzy?
Current members
| Name | Years active | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky Warwick | 2010–present | all Thin Lizzy releases from Live in London 2011: 22.01.2011 (2011) onwards |
| Damon Johnson | 2011–present | Live 2012 (2012) |
| Scott Travis | 2016–present | none as yet |
| Troy Sanders | 2019–present |
Who was Phil Lynott wife?
Caroline Crowtherm. 1980–1986
Phil Lynott/Wife