Thin Lizzy - The Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle (Unreleased Alternate Version) video free download
Lyrics & Information
Until 2006 there was 5 tracks that had been hidden in the Lizzy vault that had never been released. Very early studio recordings of some of the later famous and best loved songs. But also 2 tracks 'Mama and Papa' and 'It's Really Worthwhile', that had been recorded but never released officially. Hope you enjoy! These were recorded in Dublin.
Now this track is very special as it is very different to the one that was released on the album. It is very interesting because Phil uses lyrics that were to be incorporated on the song 'Buffalo Gal' but switched them around. I therefore had to take the lyrics by ear, but if you think that the lyrics are wrong in any way, do not hesitate to contact me and I shall rectify them!
Lyrics :-
The Friendly Ranger paused
And scooping a bowl of beans
Spreading them like stars
Falling like justice
On different scenes
I'm damned
Indeed comrade
I'm being bombed
And all the people's faces turned strawberry blonde
By the morning gate
The Friendly Ranger waits
For the sun
Making sure it's not late
Just in time
No need to fear
Just in case
And all the people happy for another year
True to these circumstances no more dances
And your chances for further romances will be met
Till the young maid has been paid
Recieved the debt which was delayed
I'm afraid there's a bet
(Very cool bongos)
And in the evening shade
He climbs upon the sun
Getting it's glow
Goes on singing this song
Comments
10 years ago
Spyros Skourtis
@sbyrne1: Thanks for this rare version, you' ve uploaded. As usual, your taste commands respect. Greetings from Greece.11 years ago
Brighton DeChienne
Clontarf Castle is shit.12 years ago
Michael Seymour
love the "very cool bongos " bit ....its a bit diff- to the official version aint it ?12 years ago
Anibal Fagner Da Silva Campos
I don't understand one thing, i was downloaded the first album from Thin Lizzy, and the first track is " The Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle" the same name of this song, in other words, should be the same music in the same album, but is totally different... Someone know the reason? there are another version ?12 years ago
mdelair420
Thin Lizzy are like a cave full of gold and priceless artifacts..It is not found by everyone.Yet to those who do find this cave full of wealth.. I say enjoy your spoils:D12 years ago
ORNERY714
Where is the Original Version? So much Better12 years ago
rutger5000
I said goodby to a good friend never to meet again. I'm down.13 years ago
LtPrime
this is what you call acoustic right? it sounds good13 years ago
dummytree
@BlueShark45 Songwriting, yes. And variety too. People always think of Thin Lizzy as this "hard rock" band when they were actually much more diverse than that.13 years ago
lockie72
Love this song haven't heard it for 20 years. wow, its like listening to it the first time, accept I have a 36" gut and a wrinkle or two and a grey hair, didn't have those last time I heard this tune.14 years ago
guitarlad89
ahem, scott gorham lol geeeeeeeez15 years ago
ugar
i'm fine, thanks! yes, i know i read "Clontarf Castle" during my trip on Dublin!!! :D...is one stop of the "dart" train going to Howth i think! but i really didn't see any castle or whatever it is!!!15 years ago
sbyrne1
Hey Riccardo how are ya? Yeh I think you read Clontarf Castle when you went on your trip to Dublin :P. It's a hotel now but used to be open to the public as a castle or something I think :P15 years ago
ugar
i know i'd already told, but i red "clontarf castle" somewhere! this one is really strange and beautiful version!Related Videos
