The one special feature is a 30-minute film that begins with the emotional statue unveiling, moves on to some behind-the-scenes and rehearsal footage, and ends with interviews with each the show's participants, where you are treated to some fascinating old stories about Lynott and the band. Scott Gorham tells a couple of the funniest stories. After reading a review in one of the leading music magazines, where they were praising Thin Lizzy's twin-lead guitar style as this great new sound, Gorham, who had never really thought about it, tells how he was so surprised that he immediately called up Brian Downy and said "Hey Brian, we've got a fucking sound!"
He also tells a classic about how, when he was in the throes of his heroin addiction, he went to see Lynott, determined to quit the band, but eventually left the place stunned, with Lynott having talked him into taking on a new guitar partner (John Sykes), recording a new album, and embarking on a huge world tour.
This outstanding DVD is certainly one of the year's most pleasant surprises. You couldn't ask for a better showcase for the music of Thin Lizzy, and tribute to the man who made it happen.
Set List
- Walking By Myself
- Jailbreak
- Don’t Believe A Word
- Emerald
- Still In Love With You
- Black Rose
- Cowboy Song
- The Boys Are Back In Town
- Whiskey In The Jar
- Parisienne Walkways
Performance 9/10
Production 9/10
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