Live at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin, England 26.01.1983

First performance with John Sykes, ex-Tygers of Pang-Tan

Even if the backcover only mentions 7 titles, there are a lot more on this album and the sound is just killing it ! (Taken directly from a soundboard BBC tape).

"The Hitchin gig is where Thin Lizzy kicked of their farewell tour late January 1983. The gig was broadcast not only live on radio but also was broadcast on TV as a BBC simulcast, and the cameras caught the band in fine form.

The gig marked John Sykes first live performance with Thin Lizzy and it could hardly have been a better introduction.

Snowy White was never going to be missed but Sykes dusted down the old tracks and gave them a new sheen while his presence gave Scott Gorham a much needed shot in the arm as well as having a competent guitarist to carry the load. Gorham was having to take on a fair percentage of the guitar duties while White was a member but the twin guitar dynamics were back with Sykes now welded into the band after months of pre-production.

Hitchin is one of the finest nights from the Farewell tour. The band are on form and the crown are eager. A top class live recording given it comes from a BBC source tape and straight from the board." (Source : RYM)