But the shift in a heavier direction was reflected in the first Slane bill, with outfits like Mama’s Boys, Sweet Savage and Rose Tattoo all lining up. "At least partially as a result, Chinatown, which they released in October 1980, wasn’t one of Thin Lizzy's great records. In the heel of the hunt, he decided that Thin Lizzy should go for more of a hard rock feel. "While Lizzy were spared a lot of the hostility and unpleasantness which was dumped on most hard rock bands at the time, and Philo had successfully befriended the guys from the Sex Pistols, the Boomtowm Rats and other leading punk and new wave lights, he felt a need to compete. "There was an extent to which the band had been diverted from their course – first by the arrival of punk, but also by the emergence of what was termed the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. "We knew at the time that the winds of change that had blown in rock ’n‘ roll over the past five years had affected Lizzy. "So the prospect of seeing them with Slane Castle as a backdrop was a really tantalising one. "From an Irish perspective, Thin Lizzy were a huge band, and Philip Lynott – in so many ways – was the ultimate rock star," he continues. The fact that it was on the Slane river, with Slane Castle itself looming above it all, added enormously to the atmosphere. "It was an amazing venue, with a natural amphitheatre-like feel. "I remember the feeling, when the gig was announced, that something special might just be happening in Slane," reflects Hot Press editor Niall Stokes. Attended by 18,000 music fans from across the country, the gig was headlined by Thin Lizzy, with support from U2, Hazel O'Connor and more. Without Thin Lizzy’s fire and sound, modern rock would be very different indeed.On August 16, 1981, music history was made – with the first ever rock concert at Slane Castle. From Jailbreak and Dublin to a remake like Wild One or Whiskey in the Jar, this band was in many ways the original rebel rock. As a playlist, these are the songs that speak to the heart, soul, and verve of all things Thin Lizzy.
Turn the lights down and the volume all the way up. If you can’t listen to every song they ever made, and you really should, then listen to these top ten Thin Lizzy songs of all time. For that reason as much as its fame, this stunning song is number one. Simply hearing it can take you back to a place and time when you were stuck in your own Dublin. Dublin is a slice of Irish life, a song about breaking ties with the past, and one of those melodies that remains in your heart, long after you’ve moved on.
Sadly, that hold is often so destructive that even leaving it behind is bittersweet. The things, places, and people you love most can hold you in a way that nothing else quite compares to. Like a bad relationship, being stuck in a place you don’t want to stay can beat you down. Short, sweet, and simple, yet unutterably powerful, the lyrics to Dublin come from a heartbreak many of us can relate to. This song is as much about losing your love and moving on as it is about getting away from the places that hold you down.
Arguably the most popular of all Thin Lizzy’s songs, Dublin holds a place in the hearts of many people spanning decades of music lovers.
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