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 On Friday 21st November 1975 the absolute ‘classic’ Thin Lizzy line-up
of Phil Lynott on vocals & bass guitar, Brian Downey on drums &
percussion, Scott Gorham on lead guitar and Brian Robertson on lead
guitar, recorded this superb concert at Derby College for a radio
broadcast.
The band had been on the road ever since releasing their
‘Fighting’ album in August 1975, and this recording captures their
stunning live show in an intimate setting, giving the listener that
front row sensation of a live band at the top of their game just months
before breaking into to the big time with their 1976 mega transatlantic
smash album ‘Jailbreak’.
The show, which was mixed live on the night, gives the set that raw and
electric feel. The original recording from the 1/4" stereo master tape
has been kept in amazing condition, transferred to CD, and now all
fifteen tracks have been completely re-mastered under the band’s
supervision.
The resultant ‘UK Tour 75’ album - which has been fully authorised
by the band - will be released as a deluxe CD, containing a 20-page
booklet of previously unseen live photos and exclusive liner notes
written by Brian Downey, on September 8th.
One of the many album highlights for Lizzy fans, is an early
prototype version of the ‘Cowboy Song’, which later appears on the
‘Jailbreak’ album and that Phil titles live as ‘Derby Blues’. The band
also play a vibrant version of their early rock stomper ’Little
Darling’ which was originally recorded by an earlier line-up of the
band, and a song they dropped from their live set soon after this tour.
All-time classic ‘The Rocker’ is here, plus many other songs from the
‘Nightlife’ and ‘Fighting’ albums that have never previously been
released as live versions. You even get to hear the band jamming on
their sound-check, just before the crowd was allowed into the venue.
Brian Downey recalls in the liner notes that “In 1975, the band
had decided on a different attitude, to change to a harder rock sound.
This album shows the band’s determination to do just that.
With success just around the corner and following tours in Britain
and the States, the band are slick, raunchy and at the top of their
game. Running at over 78 minutes, we get the full set and more from one
of the greatest rock bands ever – Thin Lizzy.
The set list from 'UK TOUR 75' - comprises 15 songs:
1. 'Fighting My Way Back' (3:51)
2. 'It's Only Money' (3:35)
3. 'Wild One' (4:24)
4. 'For Those Who Love To Live' (5:06) - All four opening tracks never previously released as live versions.
5. 'Still In Love With You' (9:23) - Much longer version than the one on the Live And Dangerous album.
6. 'Showdown' (5:32) - Never previously released as a live version.
7. 'Suicide' (5:08) - Heaviest rocker on the album.
8. 'Rosalie' (3:59)
9. 'The Rocker' (3:56) - Phil joins both tracks in a rock attack medley.
10. 'Sha La La' (7:10) - Features a great drum solo from Brian Downey.
11. 'Baby Drives Me Crazy' (6:24) - Not released until the 'Live
And Dangerous' album in June ‘78-so again this is probably the earliest
version yet to be released!
12. 'Me And The Boys' (6:44) - Didn’t get released until April
1978 as a B-side on a UK 7"single/ ‘Rosalie, Cowboy Song live medley’,
so probably the earliest version yet to be released!
13. 'Cowboy Song - ‘Derby Blues' (6:50) - An ultra rare prototype
version as the track was not yet recorded and which Phil titles here
live.
14. 'Little Darling' (3:14) - Previously recorded by the old line
up in 1974 and one of the last times ever played by the classic line
up!
15. 'Sound Check Jam' (2:47) - Unique for any sound check to be
partially or wholly recorded for album release. This version is a 12
bar-blues riff which contains nice lead solos from both Scott and
Brian. The audio engineer managed to get the tape machine to record as
the band jammed on stage just before fans were allowed into the venue.
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