Jailbreak (Thin Lizzy song)
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| "Jailbreak" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single by Thin Lizzy | ||
| from the album Jailbreak | ||
| B-side | "Running Back" | |
| Released | 1976 | |
| Format | 7" | |
| Genre | Hard rock | |
| Length | 4:01 | |
| Label | Vertigo | |
| Writer(s) | Phil Lynott | |
| Producer | John Alcock | |
"Jailbreak" is a song by Thin Lizzy that originally appeared as the title track on their 1976 album Jailbreak. Along with "The Boys Are Back in Town", it is one of their most popular songs, and is a classic rock radio staple, receiving steady airplay.
It is typical of the band's music, with the dual lead guitar harmony and Brian Robertson´s peculiar use of the wah-wah pedal. Phil Lynott's lyrics about a prison break are the typical personification of the "tough guys", also seen in "The Boys Are Back in Town" and the regular concert closer and fan favourite "The Rocker".
This song has been covered at least twice by other bands. Supersuckers performed it on their 2004 live album Live at The Magic Bag, Ferndale, MI, and the Dropkick Murphys recorded it for their 2007 album The Meanest of Times, as a bonus track. A live cover of the song by Jon Bon Jovi was also used as the b-side to "Queen Of New Orleans".
[edit] Use in media
In December 2008, the song was named the 73rd best hard rock song of all time by VH1.[1]
"Jailbreak" is used in the films Detroit Rock City and Joe Dirt.
The song is featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV on the radio station, Liberty Rock Radio 97.8.
In 2008, an edited version is featured in a TV commercial for Miller Lite beer as well as MLB 08: The Show.
On February 3, 2009, a live version of this song was released as download content for the Rock Band series as part of a Thin Lizzy pack.
[edit] Personnel
- Phil Lynott - bass, vocals, acoustic guitar
- Scott Gorham - lead guitar, guitars
- Brian Robertson - lead guitar, guitars
- Brian Downey - drums, percussion
[edit] References
- ^ "spreadit.org music". http://music.spreadit.org/vh1-top-100-hard-rock-songs/. Retrieved on February 5, 2009.
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