Album: Shades of a Blue Orphanage by Thin Lizzy (1972)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Decca Records
Format: Album

Description: Shades of a Blue Orphanage is the second studio album by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1972. The title is a combination of the members' previous bands: Shades of Blue and Orphanage.
"Sarah" was written for Phil Lynott's grandmother who raised him when his mother, Philomena, was unable to do so. This song should not be confused with the 1979 song of the same name, for Lynott's daughter, included on Black Rose: A Rock Legend.

Artist Background: Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including blues, soul music, psychedelic rock, and traditional Irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or sometimes heavy metal. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist and lead vocalist Phil Lynott, met while still in school. Lynott led the group throughout their recording career of twelve studio albums, writing most of th... Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Phil Lynott, UFO, Blue Öyster Cult, Michael Schenker Group

Music Scene: Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1970s, Album, Decca Records

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Shades of a Blue Orphanage is the second studio album by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1972. The title is a combination of the members' previous bands: Shades of Blue and Orphanage.
"Sarah" was written for Phil Lynott's grandmother who raised him when his mother, Philomena, was unable to do so. This song should not be confused with the 1979 song of the same name, for Lynott's daughter, included on Black Rose: A Rock Legend.

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