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Whisky in the Jar: Live - Phil Lynott | Album | AllMusic. Phil Lynott. AllMusic Rating. User Rating (0) Your Rating. STREAM OR BUY: Duration. 07:13. Genre. Pop/Rock. Recording Date. 1984. Recording Location. Ireland. Discography Timeline. See Full Discography. Solo in Soho (1980) The Philip Lynott Album (1982) Live in Sweden 1983 (2002)
Story. "Whiskey in the Jar" is the tale of a highwayman or footpad who, after robbing a military or government official, is betrayed by a woman; whether she is his wife or sweetheart is not made clear. Various versions of the song take place in Kerry, Kilmoganny, Cork, Sligo Town, and other locations throughout Ireland.
After initial success with "Whiskey in the Jar", the band had several hits in the mid-1970s, such as "The Boys Are Back in Town", "Jailbreak" and "Waiting for an Alibi", and became a popular live attraction combining Lynott's vocal and songwriting skills with dual lead guitars.
Mar 24, 2022 · Heaven to God! I’d be: ‘You’re so fucking fired!’” But then, as Lizzy leader Phil Lynott once told me: “I hated it that for years that was the only song we were known for. It was like a novelty song. Like Yellow Submarine. Would the fuckin’ Beatles have played that?” Well, no.
