Waiting for an Alibi
Thin Lizzy
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Valentino's got a bookie shop and what he takes He gives for what he's got And what he's got he says he has not Stole from anyone It's not that he don't tell the truth Or even that he misspent his youth It's just he holds the proof But you know something's wrong Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Valentino's in a cold sweat, but he lost all his money on that last bet Against all the odds he smokes another cigarette Says it helps him to forget He's a nervous wreck It's not that he misses much Or even that he lost his lucky touch It's just he gambles so much And you know that it's wrong Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Waiting just to catch your eye Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Try to say I told you I told you Waiting for an alibi Waiting just to get you Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Just to say I told you Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Oh my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
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Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
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11 facts about this song
Title and ReleaseThe song "Waiting for an Alibi" is by the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. It was released as the lead single from their 1979 album, "Black Rose: A Rock Legend".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's most successful songs. It also achieved significant success in other European countries.
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Band Line-upDuring the recording of this song, the band featured Phil Lynott (bass guitar, lead vocals), Gary Moore (lead guitar), Scott Gorham (lead guitar), and Brian Downey (drums, percussion).
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Backup VocalsHuey Lewis (of Huey Lewis and the News fame) provided backing vocals for this song, which was one of his earliest professional recording contributions.
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InspirationThe song reportedly reflects Lynott's complicated personal life, specifically his relationship with his girlfriend and eventual wife, Caroline.
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ReceptionThe song has been praised for its intricate dual guitar harmonies and Lynott's narrative lyrics.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song featuring the band performing on a set of giant guitar amps.
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Double Lead GuitarThis song cemented Thin Lizzy's reputation for popularising the 'double lead guitar' sound, with Gary Moore and Scott Gorham both delivering the signature dual harmonies.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side track to "Waiting for an Alibi" was called "With Love".
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Album"Black Rose: A Rock Legend," the album featuring "Waiting for an Alibi," is considered one of Thin Lizzy's strongest albums and is indicative of the band's departures from harder rock towards a more melodic and complex sound.
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Contribution in Live SetsThe song continued to be a staple of Thin Lizzy's live sets until their disbandment, and it has been covered by several bands since.
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