Do Anything You Want To Do
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Label: Warner Bros.
Released: 1979
Harrumphing open with kettledrum pomp atop Phil Lynott’s street-thug bass, “Do Anything You Want To Do” is vintage Lizzy at a time when the band’s vitality was all but sapped. Part of its appeal is, of course, the twin Irish lead guitars, here essayed by interim flogger and longtime Lynott pal Gary Moore (dig his sustain toward the end). “Do Anything” led what would prove to be the last consistently great Thin Lizzy joint, Black Rose: A Rock Legend, chock fulla rockers like “Toughest Street In Town,” “Waiting For An Alibi,” “Róisín Dubh (Black Rose),” and Lynott’s chillingly autobiographical “Got To Give It Up.” Sadly, the band would seldom sound this alive again.
—Cory Frye
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October 31st, 2008 at 10:55 am
Now you’re gonna make me dust off my record player and dig out my LPs! Not the best Thin Lizzy LP but still I’ll listen to these guys over any current emo crap anyday!!
October 31st, 2008 at 11:40 am
Nice one, Cory!!
Like I’ve always (always?) said, “if ya don’t like the Lizz, there’s the door.”
October 31st, 2008 at 11:46 am
Simply the most underrated band of the classic rock era…
and sadly, we miss you Philo
Romeo (& the lonely girl…)
October 31st, 2008 at 11:48 am
These guys have been gone so long that many people don’t realize just how good they really were. Thanks for digging this one out!
October 31st, 2008 at 11:50 am
One of the most underrated bands in history. Great track.
October 31st, 2008 at 11:51 am
Except that one of those “twin Irish lead guitars” was actually from Glendale, California. Good track, though. And a great band. - R.I.P. Philo!
October 31st, 2008 at 11:58 am
This is a great Lizzy LP. Gary Moore added a new punch. The songs always revolve around Phil’s bassline though. Truly should be considered one of the legends of rock n roll.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Small tale: saw them in a gym in Illinois or Iowa (can’t even remember that far back) and they rocked the place!
Blew out the place and his bass strings glowed! He picked me out of my weed high and got me rockin’. God bless his soul!
October 31st, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Thank you . Gary Moore is on fire!
October 31st, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Hmmm. I keep saying i’m going to get some Lizzy. I always dug “The Boys…” no matter what anyone says. This cut reminds me of that. What the eitch? It’s just good ol’ guitar-oriented rock ‘n’ roll. This might not meet some people’s definition of a classic but it makes me feel good just listening. And, that’s what rock ‘n’ roll is about, right?
October 31st, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I hate to think that band is really only known for one song - they have countless other gems - this is an awesome album (save for maybe 2 of the tracks) - but great pick here! One of my faves
October 31st, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Great choice from sadly an almost forgotten band.
October 31st, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Man, what a great band! Even their weaker songs are still good. By the way, Scott Gorham, one of the twin leads, is American. And “Live and Dangerous” is a great album. Also, I can’t help but wonder if Adam Ant ever heard this song before? Thanks Cory.
October 31st, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I echo all the above comments by my fellow Lizzieites, is funny how a band with SO MANY great songs really never got their due, but we true believers will never, ever, doubt that Philo & lads are true rock legends - I still think Brian Downey’s drum work on “Chinatown” is what rock drumming was all about - RIP Phil, I sure miss ya…….
October 31st, 2008 at 7:20 pm
…..and don’t anybody forget - how cool were the double leads !!
October 31st, 2008 at 9:48 pm
I’ve been a fan for a long time. Saw them in Europe in the 70’s they blew away BTO. It’s good to hear them again.
November 1st, 2008 at 6:13 am
Great Stuff!
November 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 am
Great choice! Great band! Great album!
November 2nd, 2008 at 7:47 am
The boys are back in town and Elvis is dead. Hit that long lean note now Captain.
November 3rd, 2008 at 2:46 am
awesome…impresionante sonido
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:34 am
love that bass…….these guys rocked it….good song…there for a minute I thought I heard a glimpse of Brian May….
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:53 pm
this is one of those songs that keep going over and over in your heard. great treat !
November 12th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I’ve always thought that melodic hard rock was among the hardest types of music to play, simply because it’s so easy to get it wrong. Thin Lizzy is a perfect example of getting it right. The sound of Phil’s voice alone makes me want to turn this up. Then you throw in the driving rhythm, the tasteful twin leads and the catchy chorus and my volume control can’t go high enough. Thin Lizzy was, undoubtedly, one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Man, you’ve got that right Daver.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
That what I’m talkin’ about…..Yeeeeahhsssss!!!!! Still Dangerous 1977 Live in Philly is out now…. Buy It!