The Rocker

For the film, see The Rocker (film).

For other uses, see Rocker.

"The Rocker"
Single by Thin Lizzy
from the album Vagabonds of the Western World
B-side	"Here I Go Again" or "A Ride in the Lizzy Mobile"
Released	1973
Format	7"
Genre	Hard rock
Length	2:45
Label	Decca
Writer(s)	Phil Lynott, Brian Downey, Eric Bell
Producer	Nick Tauber and Phil Lynott

"The Rocker" is a song by Irish rock group Thin Lizzy, included on their 1973 album Vagabonds of the Western World. It was also released as a single in a 2:41 edited format, the original album track stretching to 5:17, most of the extra length being taken up by an extended guitar solo by Eric Bell. There is an accompanying promo video to the song which features Gary Moore recorded during his short spell with the band during 1974.

The b-side of the single in most territories was the album track "Here I Go Again", but in Germany the non-album track "A Ride in the Lizzy Mobile" was featured. This track later appeared on the 4CD box set Vagabonds, Kings, Warriors, Angels as "Cruising in the Lizzy Mobile".

The single failed to chart in the UK, but reached #11 in Ireland and spent four weeks in the chart. However, it became a live favourite and was the final track on the band's 1978 live album Live and Dangerous.

The song was remixed for the PlayStation 3 video game Gran Turismo 5: Prologue.

Personnel

• Phil Lynott – bass guitar, lead vocals
• Eric Bell – lead guitar
• Brian Downey – drums