Bad Reputation

Thin Lizzy

About Bad Reputation

"Bad Reputation" is a song by the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. The song was released as the B-side to the song Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in Its Spotlight) and was later also released on the album Bad Reputation.


Year:
1996
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You got a bad reputation
That's the word out on the town
It gives a certain fascination
But it can only bring you down

You better turn yourself around
Turn yourself around
Turn it upside down
Turn yourself around

You had bad breaks well that's tough luck
You play too hard too much rough stuff
You're too sly so cold
That bad reputation has made you old

Turn yourself around
Turn yourself around
Turn it upside down
Turn yourself around

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Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott, met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led them throughout their recording career of twelve studio albums. Thin Lizzy are best known for their songs "Whiskey in the Jar", "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back in Town", all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations. After Lynott's death in 1986, various incarnations of the band have emerged over the years based around guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes, though Sykes left the band in 2009. more »

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Written by: SAMMY HAGAR

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Bad Reputation" was composed by the members of Thin Lizzy including Phil Lynott, Brian Downey, and Scott Gorham.
Album Title
The song "Bad Reputation" is also the title track of Thin Lizzy's eighth studio album which was released in 1977.
Collaborations
Guitarist Tony Visconti collaborated with Thin Lizzy in the making of the "Bad Reputation" album. He also co-produced and conducted the string section for the album.
Band's Situation
The song and the album were produced during a time when the band was going through some turbulence. Guitarist Brian Robertson was partially excluded from the activities due to his injuries in a bar fight, however, he did contribute in some album tracks.
Genre
Belonging to the genre of hard rock and blues-rock, "Bad Reputation" displays Thin Lizzy's signature dual lead guitar harmonies and the lyrical story-telling style of Lynott.
Critical Reception
Despite the internal issues of the band at the time of its release, both the song and the album "Bad Reputation" were well received critically. The album peaked at No. 4 in the UK Albums Chart.
Unique Aspect
The song "Bad Reputation" is unique for its complex time signatures which are 6/4 in the verses and 4/4 in the chorus.
Lasting Impact
Even after decades of its release, "Bad Reputation" still remains one of the most recognized and beloved songs of Thin Lizzy, representing the band's rough and ready rock and roll spirit.
Live Performances
Although the song wasn't released as a single, it was frequently performed live in Thin Lizzy concerts, often incorporated into a medley with other hits.
Influence
It has been referenced, covered and used in many different forms of media, validating its position in the classic rock canon.

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