((Produced by American Scott English, who wrote the AM radio hit 'Brandy' for Looking Glass)

Phillip Lynott (Bass/Vocals)

Brian Downey (Drums)

Eric Bell (Guitar)

1. The Friendly Ranger At Clontarf Castle (2:57)

I know that Philip got his first flat in a Northern Dublin neighborhood called Clontarf. Clontarf Castle is a landmark that sits on the shore overlooking Dublin bay not far from where he lived.

2. Honesty Is No Excuse (3:34)

A song about a guy who tells his girlfriend that he would like to break up because he no longer can handle the commitment.

3. Diddy Levine (6:52)

This song is about a Mother who raises her kids by herself without a Man in her life passing down a scorn for a male partner through generations. Was Diddy Levine a Dubliner that Philip knew?

4. Ray-Gun (2:58)

A song written by Eric Bell.

5. Look What the Wind Blew In (3:16)

A song Philip wrote about his fiance named Gail.

6. Eire (2:04)

A song about Ireland's history. 'Eire' is the Gealic (the original language  Ireland) name for Ireland.

7. Return of the Farmer's Son (4:05)

8. Clifton Grange Hotel (2:22)

A song Philip wrote about the Hotel in Manchester that his Mother, Philomena managed and owned. The Clifton Grange Hotel had the nickname 'The Biz' because it was well liked by patrons from the Entertainment indusdry for it's craic (an old Irish word for 'good times') and atmosphere. I heard that there were many pictures of showbiz personalities on the wall, from Tom Jones to Sid Vicious.

9. Saga of the Aeging Orphan (3:39)

A song Philip wrote about his childhood memories.

10. Remembering Part 1 (5:57)

11. Dublin (2:27)

A song Philip wrote about his home city of Dublin.

12. Remembering Part 2 (5:06)

13. Old Moon Madness (3:56)

14. Thing's Ain't Working Out Down At the Farm (4:32)

(L to R) Eric Bell, Brian Downey and Philip Lynott.