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1979 single by Thin Lizzy

"Waiting for an Alibi"

UK single sleeve featuring (L–R): Downey, Lynott, Gorham and Moore

Single by Thin Lizzy
from the album Black Rose: A Rock Legend
B-side| "With Love"
Released| 23 February 1979
Recorded| December 1978
Genre| Hard rock
Length| 3:29
Label| Vertigo
Songwriter(s)| Phil Lynott
Producer(s)| Tony Visconti and Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy singles chronology
| "Rosalie/Cowgirl's Song (Medley)"
(1978)  | "Waiting for an Alibi"
(1979)  | "Do Anything You Want To"
(1979)

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"Waiting for an Alibi" is a song by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, and the first single from their 1979 album, Black Rose: A Rock Legend.[1] Black Rose was the only Thin Lizzy album recorded while Gary Moore was a member of the band,[1] and he left soon after.

The song was released as a single reaching No. 9 in the UK Singles Chart[2] and No. 6 in Ireland,[3] and an accompanying video was filmed. The band promoted the single with a performance on The Kenny Everett Video Show,

An extended version of this track can be found on The Adventures of Thin Lizzy compilation LP released in 1981,[4] Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy released on CD in 1991,[5] as well as Wild One: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy, released in 1996.[6] It also appears on the compilation albums Lizzy Killers (1981)[7] and Soldier of Fortune (1987).[8] This version lasts 4:08 and has a third verse and chorus not included on the single.

## History[edit]

Prior to its release, the track had been reworked from its original recording. A demo of the song was recorded in early 1978 and featured Brian Robertson on lead guitar alongside Scott Gorham (this was prior to Gary Moore's return to the band). The song was also played at Thin Lizzy's major gig at Sydney Harbour in late 1978 where the version performed could be described lyrically as a cross-over between the original demo and the final version that was released the following year.

When Moore left Thin Lizzy in July 1979, Midge Ure was brought in to help finish a tour of the US, becoming the first in a string of guitarists to perform the song with the band. He was followed by Dave Flett, Snowy White and John Sykes before Thin Lizzy split in 1983. In later incarnations of the band, Vivian Campbell, Richard Fortus and Damon Johnson also performed Moore's parts.

## Personnel (studio version)[edit]

* Phil Lynott – bass guitar, lead vocals
* Scott Gorham – lead guitar
* Gary Moore – lead guitar
* Brian Downey – drums

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Black Rose: A Rock Legend - Thin Lizzy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
2. ^ "waiting for an alibi | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
3. ^ "Irish Charts - Thin Lizzy". Irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
4. ^ "Adventures of Thin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
5. ^ "Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
6. ^ "Wild One: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
7. ^ "Lizzy Killers - Thin Lizzy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
8. ^ "Soldier of Fortune - Thin Lizzy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 June 2021.

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Thin Lizzy

* Scott Gorham
* Darren Wharton
* Ricky Warwick
* Damon Johnson
* Troy Sanders
* Scott Travis

* Phil Lynott
* Brian Downey
* Eric Bell
* Eric Wrixon
* Gary Moore
* Brian Robertson
* Snowy White
* John Sykes
* Andy Gee
* John Cann
* Dave Flett
* Mark Nauseef
* Marco Mendoza
* Randy Gregg
* Francesco DiCosmo
* Tommy Aldridge
* Michael Lee
* Vivian Campbell
* Richard Fortus
* Midge Ure
* Tom Hamilton

Studio albums|

* Thin Lizzy
* Shades of a Blue Orphanage
* Vagabonds of the Western World
* Nightlife
* Fighting
* Jailbreak
* Johnny the Fox
* Bad Reputation
* Black Rose: A Rock Legend
* Chinatown
* Renegade
* Thunder and Lightning

Live albums|

* Live and Dangerous
* Life
* BBC Radio One Live in Concert
* The Peel Sessions
* The Boys Are Back in Town: Live in Australia
* One Night Only
* UK Tour '75
* Still Dangerous

Compilations|

* Remembering – Part 1
* The Continuing Saga of the Ageing Orphans
* The Adventures of Thin Lizzy
* Dedication
* Wild One
* Whiskey in the Jar
* Vagabonds Kings Warriors Angels
* Greatest Hits
* The Definitive Collection

Songs|

* "The Farmer"
* "Whiskey in the Jar"
* "The Rocker"
* "Still in Love with You"
* "The Boys Are Back in Town"
* "Jailbreak"
* "Cowboy Song"
* "Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in Its Spotlight)"
* "Waiting for an Alibi"
* "Do Anything You Want To"
* "Sarah"
* "Killer on the Loose"
* "Hollywood (Down on Your Luck)"
* "Angel of Death"
* "Cold Sweat"
* "The Sun Goes Down"

Videos and DVDs|

* Live and Dangerous
* Thin Lizzy Live at Sydney Harbour '78
* One Night in Dublin: A Tribute to Phil Lynott

Other articles|

* Thin Lizzy band members
* Discography
* Funky Junction
* Grand Slam
* Black Star Riders
* Philomena Lynott

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