On March 10, 1972, “Decca” label released “Shades of a Blue Orphanage”, the second Thin Lizzy studio album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Nick Tauber.

Personnel:

• Phil Lynott– vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
• Eric Bell– lead guitar, acoustic guitar
• Brian Downey– drums, percussion
• Clodagh Simonds– harpsichord, keyboards, mellotron

Track listing:

All tracks by Phil Lynott, except where noted.

1. The Rise and Dear Demise of the Funky Nomadic Tribes – Phil Lynott,Eric Bell, Brian Downey
2. Buffalo Gal
3. I Don’t Want to Forget How to Jive
4. Sarah
5. Brought Down
6. Baby Face
7. Chatting Today
8. Call the Police
9. Shades of a Blue Orphanage