Waiting for an Alibi

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

The song was released as a single reaching #9 in the British charts and #6 in Ireland, and an accompanying video was filmed.

A slightly extended version of this track can be found on The Adventures of Thin Lizzy compilation LP released in 1981, The Very Best of Thin Lizzy released on CD in 1991, as well as The Very Best of Thin Lizzy, released in 1996. It also appears on the compilation albums Lizzy Killers (1981) and Soldier of Fortune (1987). This version lasts 4:08 and has an extra third verse at the end.

Personnel

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

References

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