1972’s Shades Of A Blue Orphanage is Thin Lizzy’s second full-length recording named in homage to the members’ former groups (Eric Bell’s Shades of Blue and Lynott and Brian Downey’s Orphanage). Looking back is a common theme of the LP. The soft, sensitive “Sarah” was written for Phil Lynott’s grandmother who raised him in lieu of his absent mother. “I Don’t Want To Forget How To Jive” sees the band try their hand at rockabilly, and “Chatting Today” evokes the emotive performances of Richie Havens.

Side 1
1. The Rise and Dear Demise of the Funky Nomadic Tribes
2. Buffalo Gal
3. I Don’t Want to Forget How to Jive
4. Sarah
5. Brought Down

Side 2
1. Baby Face
2. Chatting Today
3. Call the Police
4. Shades of a Blue Orphanage