Black Rose: A Rock Legend by Thin Lizzy, released in 1979, features the classic lineup with guitarist Gary Moore, whose performance brought technical precision and renewed energy to the band’s sound. The album includes the hit single “Waiting for an Alibi” and the heartfelt “Sarah,” dedicated to Phil Lynott’s daughter. The closing track “Róisín Dubh (Black Rose) A Rock Legend” is a four-part suite blending traditional Irish melodies with hard rock, celebrating the band’s cultural roots. This expanded edition also includes the Good Earth Demos from 1978, offering early versions of the album’s tracks that showcase the band’s creative process in development.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Do Anything You Want To
A2. Toughest Street In Town
A3. S & M
A4. Waiting For An Alibi
A5. Sarah
Side B:
B1. Got To Give It Up
B2. Get Out Of Here
B3. With Love
B4. Róisín Dubh (Black Rose) A Rock Legend
B4.a. Part I: Shenandoh
B4.b. Part II: Will You Go Lassy Go
B4.c. Part III: Danny Boy
B4.d. Part IV: The Mason's Apron
Side C: (Bonus – Good Earth Demos 1978)
C1. Do Anything You Want To
C2. Toughest Street In Town
C3. S & M
C4. Waiting For An Alibi
C5. Sarah
Side D: (Bonus – Good Earth Demos 1978)
D1. Got To Give It Up
D2. Get Out Of Here
D3. With Love
D4. Róisín Dubh (Black Rose) A Rock Legend
D4.a. Part I: Shenandoh
D4.b. Part II: Will You Go Lassy Go
D4.c. Part III: Danny Boy
D4.d. Part IV: The Mason's Apron
UMR
2019
2LP
Black
7720796
40th Anniversary