The Story of My Life (8CD) - Philip Lynott [CD]

'The Story Of My Life' is the definitive collection celebrating the extraordinary solo work of Philip Lynott, the legendary Thin Lizzy frontman, bassist and songwriter. Compiled by renowned Thin Lizzy archivist Nick Sharp and released with the full support of the Philip Lynott estate, this expansive eight-disc set brings together Lynott's complete solo recordings alongside a wealth of material from the archives. The collection includes his two solo albums, including the long-awaited release of his previously unreleased second album, plus rare demos, alternate versions and archive recordings, many available officially for the first time. Presented in deluxe packaging, 'The Story Of My Life' also features an extensive booklet with new sleeve notes by Mark Blake (Mojo), alongside rare photographs and memorabilia, making this the most comprehensive collection of Philip Lynott's solo recordings ever released.

Disc 1
1. Dear Miss Lonely Hearts - Phil Lynott
2. King's Call - Phil Lynott
3. A Child's Lullaby - Phil Lynott
4. Tattoo (Giving It All Up for Love) - Phil Lynott
5. Solo in Soho - Phil Lynott
6. Girls - Phil Lynott
7. Yellow Pearl (First Version) - Phil Lynott
8. Ode to a Black Man - Phil Lynott
9. Jamaican Rum - Phil Lynott
10. Talk in '79 - Phil Lynott

Disc 2
1. Somebody Else's Dream (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
2. Little Bit of Water (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
3. Gino (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
4. Don't Talk About Me Baby (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
5. Hate (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
6. Fatalistic Attitude (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
7. The Man's a Fool (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
8. Ode to Liberty (The Protest Song) [Fatalistic Attitude Version] - Phil Lynott
9. Cathleen (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
10. Growing Up (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott
11. Old Town (Fatalistic Attitude Version) - Phil Lynott

Disc 3
1. Fatalistic Attitude - Phil Lynott
2. The Man's a Fool - Phil Lynott
3. Old Town - Phil Lynott
4. Cathleen - Phil Lynott
5. Growing Up - Phil Lynott
7. Together (Album Version) - Phil Lynott
8. Little Bit of Water - Phil Lynott
9. Ode to Liberty (The Protest Song) - Phil Lynott
10. Gino - Phil Lynott
11. Don't Talk About Me Baby - Phil Lynott

Disc 4
1. Yellow Pearl (7" Remix Edit) - Phil Lynott
2. Yellow Pearl (12" Remix Edit) - Phil Lynott
3. Yellow Pearl (7" Remix 2) - Phil Lynott
4. Yellow Pearl (TOTP Theme) - Phil Lynott
5. Together (7" Remix Edit) - Phil Lynott
6. Together (12" Remix Edit) - Phil Lynott
7. Somebody Else's Dream - Phil Lynott
8. Beat of the Drum - Phil Lynott
9. The Lady Loves to Dance (7" Version) - Phil Lynott
10. The Lady Loves to Dance (12" Version) - Phil Lynott
11. Nineteen (7" Mix) - Phil Lynott
12. Nineteen (Extended Version) - Phil Lynott
13. Nineteen (Dub Mix) - Phil Lynott
14. Nineteen (Extended Dub Mix) - Phil Lynott

Disc 5
1. Parisienne Walkways - Phil Lynott
2. Spanish Guitar - Phil Lynott
3. Don't Believe a Word - Phil Lynott
4. Tennessee Stud - Phil Lynott
5. Please Don't Leave Me (Original Version) - Phil Lynott
6. A Tribute to Sandy Denny - Phil Lynott
7. Out in the Fields - Phil Lynott
8. Military Man - Phil Lynott
9. Still in Love With You - Phil Lynott
10. Stop Messin' Around (Live from the Ulster Hall, Belfast, 18th December 1984) - Phil Lynott
11. Parisienne Walkways (Live from the Ulster Hall, Belfast, 18th December 1984) - Phil Lynott
12. Out in the Fields (Live from the Manchester Apollo, 23rd September 1985) - Phil Lynott

Disc 6
1. Reggae 2 (Demo) - Phil Lynott
2. Tattoo (Ruff Mix) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
3. Ode to a Black Man (Diff Mix and Vocals) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
4. Jamaican Rum (Rough Mix) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
5. Something's Going On (Demo) - Phil Lynott
6. Parisienne Walkways (Demo) - Phil Lynott
7. Bad Is Bad (Demo) - Phil Lynott
8. The Story of My Life (Demo) - Phil Lynott
9. Catholic Charm (Monitor Mix) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
10. Dirty Old Town (Monitor Mix) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
11. Sweet Samantha (Demo) - Phil Lynott
12. The Man's a Fool (Monitor Mix) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
13. Don't Talk About Me Baby (Monitor Mix) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
14. For Always (Demo) - Phil Lynott
15. Mystery Aka I Hear You Call (With Vocal) [rough Mix] (Demo) - Phil Lynott

Disc 7
1. Together (Paul Brady Version) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
2. Together (New Bass and Synths) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
3. Beat of the Drum (Extended) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
4. Someone's Out to Get Ya (Demo) - Phil Lynott
5. I've Heard Lately (Demo) - Phil Lynott
6. Blue Parris (Demo) - Phil Lynott
7. I Don't Need This (Grand Slam Demo) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
8. Crazy (Grand Slam Demo) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
9. Hot and Spicy (Grand Slam Demo) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
10. Dedication (Grand Slam Demo) (Demo) - Phil Lynott
11. Nat Cora & the Nations (Demo) - Phil Lynott
12. Can't Get Away (Demo) - Phil Lynott
13. I'm Still Alive (Demo) - Phil Lynott
14. One Wish (Demo) - Phil Lynott

Disc 8
1. Yellow Pearl (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
2. Together (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
3. Kings Call (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
4. The Man's a Fool (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) [version 1] - Phil Lynott
5. Dear Miss Lonely Heart (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
6. Tattoo (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
7. Girls (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
8. Solo in Soho (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
9. Old Town (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
10. Growing Up (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott
11. The Man's a Fool (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) [version 2] - Phil Lynott
12. Fatalistic Attitude (Solo Band Rehearsals, 1982) - Phil Lynott