Johnny the Fox

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Johnny the Fox is the seventh studio album by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). This album was written and recorded while bassist/vocalist Phil Lynott was recovering from a bout of hepatitis that put him off the road halfway through the Jailbreak tour. "Don't Believe A Word" was a British hit single. The track "Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed" features on the Ultimate Breaks And Beats series.

Track listing

1. "Johnny" (Lynott) – 4:26
2. "Rocky" (Downey, Gorham, Lynott) – 3:42
3. "Borderline" (Lynott, Robertson) – 4:35
4. "Don't Believe a Word" (Lynott) – 2:18
5. "Fools Gold" (Lynott) – 3:51
6. "Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed" (Downey, Gorham, Lynott) – 3:43
7. "Old Flame" (Lynott) – 3:10
8. "Massacre" (Downey, Gorham, Lynott) – 3:01
9. "Sweet Marie" (Gorham, Lynott) – 3:58
10. "Boogie Woogie Dance" (Lynott) – 3:07

Personnel

• Brian Downey - drums, percussion
• Scott Gorham - lead guitar, guitars
• Phil Lynott - bass, vocals, acoustic guitar
• Brian Robertson - lead guitar, guitars

with

• Fiachra Trench - String arrangements, bass
• Phil Collins - percussion
• Kim Beacon - Backing vocals