Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy | The Midnight Special

Thin Lizzy performed on The Midnight Special March 25, 1977

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[jimmurphy]

Underrated by critics, loved by fans. Still listening 47 years later like it was yesterday. Rest in peace Phil, Gary and Philomena.

[AnthonyRodriguez-xpfg]

I was there. March 1977 at NBC studios in Burbank.

[bobkelly]

This is a rock band! So pure. And Phil’s voice, so unique and immediately recognizable. One of the best story telling voices in rock music.

[Buzzalldrin]

Put Thin Lizzy in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame(Shame)where they belong!!🎸🤘

[driver]

Thin Lizzy is the best Irish band EVER. Suck it U2. Thanks for everything Phil. RIP

[rickybobby.]

A reporter once asked Phil what it was like being Black and Irish? He simply responded "It's a bit like being a pint of Guinness". What a legend truly missed! God bless Ireland's Rock n Roll Icon. ✌&💚

[craigphillips]

I had the extreme good fortune of seeing Thin Lizzy in 77', warming up for Kansas (Lizzy stole the show). They opened with this tune, and were just ferocious. One of the best live bands I have ever seen. R.I.P. Phil Lynot.

[michaelleib]

My head just god for this old footage to show the kiddies how a real band kicks your ass.

[musicartguy]

It's so cool to see real bands at their peak actually playing live. Raw and polished all at the same time.

[thomasmartin]

Simply stunning performance....reminding us how amazingly good Thin Lizzy was!!

[patrickryan]

One of the greatest rock songs of all time by one of the greatest rock bands of all time

[larrybethune]

Even across 47 years you can tell those Marshall stacks are absolutely CRANKED!

[timtv]

I graduated High School in 77. This was our music and it still sounds good. Thanks Midnight Special for posting these great quality videos.

[paulcollins]

Went to see Queen, many years ago, Thin Lizzy was the opening band. I knew "The boys are back in town" and that was all I knew. To say I was blown away would be an understatement! The next day I went out and purchased a bunch of albums by them and for me the rest is history! They remain, to this day, a top 3 band for me. Side story, went to Ireland and sought out the statue of Phil Lynott, it was the year it was vandalized and was being repaired!! I was a little pissed, but I did get a picture of myself and the sign saying it was being repaired!

[danzifer]

Phil just oozes with cool. His songwriting and stage presence is second to none.

[SimonSheen]

Phil Lynott, RIP : Vocal + Bass
Scott Gorham : Guitar (right)
Gary Moore, RIP : Guitar (left)
Brian Downey : Drums

[chrissalazar]

One of the best rock bands RIP Phil and Gary

[Dave-tiue]

That whole album is killer. The Cowboy Song is my personal favorite. But this one rocks my doors off as well.

[mando]

Thin Lizzy was my first rock concert in 1979 in Columbus, Ohio. I was a senior in high school. Great memories!

[kimdeese]

Omgosh he was gorgeous and that bass!! And Brian Downey on the drums!!! Brian never got the recognition he deserved!!!