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Lost Gem: "Vagabonds of the Western World " - Thin Lizzy (1973)

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"Make sure he grows up like me... and I'm a vagabond." ~ Thin Lizzy ~ Thin Lizzy , not surprisingly, finds itself with its 3rd Lost Gem . This time, the title track from their 1973 offering... "Vagabonds of the Western World ". Other songs from this underrated album could easily have been chosen...but the restless Canterbury Tale spirit  that singer/bassist Phil Lynott ...drummer Brian Downey and the awesome...guitarist Eric Bell evoke is ageless . Lost Gem:-- >  "Vagabonds of the Western World " ...One of Lynott's best vocals served with a cock-nasty swagger . And when the Lizzy Boys bring everything together...absolutely nothing is held back.  Nothing! Have you heard this gem? I could tell you the story of a vagabond. A playboy of the western world. One day by chance he came upon A fair young maid, a country girl. He told her that he loved her. And he took all of her silver. He told her that he needed her too. He sa

Lost Gem: "Hard Day On The Planet" - Loudon Wainwright lll (1986)

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"Everyone has a system, but they can't seem to win.   Even Bob Geldolf looks alarmingly thin." ~ Loudon Wainwright III ~ The tongue-wagging folker... Loudon Wainwright III ...appears on the "Lost Gem" list again with a rather resigned look at our world's state of affairs. Pulled from "More Love Songs" (1986) ...the listener will find several songs worthy of owning. Lost Gem:-->   "Hard Day On The Planet" ...has a catchy upbeat push with a rather bleak downbeat message . A musing, in a sad understanding way. Produced by (and featuring) legendary Richard Thompson ...25 years later, the song could have been written this morning. Have you heard this gem? The dollar went down and the President sick. Who's in charge, now? I don't know, take your pick. A new disease every day and the old ones are coming back Things are looking kind of gray, like they're gonna get black. Don't turn on the TV, don't

Lost Gem: "Can't Shake It" - Angel City (The Angels) 1980

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"You can't buy my soul with gold,  but my heart is up for hire." ~ Angel City (The Angels) ~ Angel City (The Angels) are a hard-rockin' band from Australia with plenty of songs that should have become classic radio fodder in the States. But, as often happens in the music business...Angel City (The Angels) simply got lost in the shuffle. When Epic Records brought the band to America...the band had to endure several name changes. Originally called..."The Angels"...they quickly became..."Angel City"...only later to become..."The Angels From Angel City". The band's 1980 release... "Face To Face" (US version)...carries a wicked jam-punk factor ...with a slice of AC/DC.   Highly recommended.   Lost Gem:-->   "Can't Shake It" ...is a great head-knockin' rocker with solid power chords and driving beat .  And when singer "Doc" Neeson breaks it down around the 3:00 mark...well...the despera