Old Town
Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy
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The old covent garden I remember only too well The girl's a fool She broke the rule She hurt him hard This time you will break down She's lost his trust And so she must All is lost The System has broke down Romance has broke down This boy is crack'in up This boy has broke down She plays it hard She plays it tough But that's enough The love is over She's broke his heart and that is rough But in the end you'll soon recover The romance is over This boy is crack'in up This boy has broken down This boy is crack'in up This boy has broke down I've been spending my money In the old town It's not the same honey When you're not around I've been spending my time In the old town I sure miss you honey Now you're not around Now you're not around This old town Ola Ola This boy is crack'in up This boy has broken down This boy is crack'in up This boy has broke down This boy is crack'in up This boy has broken down This boy is crack'in up This boy has broke down This boy is crack'in up This boy has broken down This boy is crack'in up This boy has broke down
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Written by: JAMES STEWART BAIN, PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Presentation"Old Town" is a song by Thin Lizzy, an Irish rock band. This song was released as part of the solo album by band member Phil Lynott.
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Release DateThe song was initially released in 1982 and hasn't lost its popularity among fans and music lovers.
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Identity of PerformerAlthough the song is frequently associated with Thin Lizzy due to Phil Lynott's prominence in the band, it is technically a Phil Lynott solo work.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Old Town" had memorable scenes filmed around Dublin, including the Ha'penny Bridge and the Ringsend Pier.
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Song Genre"Old Town" can be classified under the genre of rock music, with additional influences from pop.
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AlbumThe song can be found on Lynott's second solo album "The Philip Lynott Album."
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InfluenceIt was, notably, one of the first videos to be played on MTV Europe when it launched on 1 August 1987.
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Usage in Media"Old Town" was used in an Irish Tourist Board promotional video, showcasing highlights of Dublin city.
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Cover VersionThe song was also covered by The Corrs, an Irish band, and this version gained significant popularity too.
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InstrumentalsThe song is particularly known for its trumpet solo, an unusual feature in rock songs.
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Song Meaning"Old Town" lyrics depicts Lynott’s ambivalent feelings about fame & success and the strains within Thin Lizzy. It outlined his contrasting love and despair for Dublin.
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LegacyEven after Phil Lynott's death, the song remains a staple on Irish radio and is frequently covered by other musicians.
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Song DurationThe original song has a duration of 3 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Single RankingDespite its enduring popularity, the song surprisingly only reached number 53 in the UK singles charts at the time of its release.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Lynott and Scottish musician Jimmy Bain.
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