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"Jailbreak"
UK single sleeve featuring (L–R): Robertson, Gorham, Lynott and Downey
Single byThin Lizzy
from the albumJailbreak
B-side	"Running Back"
Released	6 August 1976 (UK)[1]
Studio	Ramport, London
Genre	Hard rock
Length	4:01
Label	Vertigo
Songwriter(s)	Phil Lynott
Producer(s)	John Alcock
Thin Lizzy singles chronology
"The Boys Are Back in Town" (1976) "Jailbreak" (1976) "Cowboy Song" (1976)

"Jailbreak" is a song byThin Lizzy that originally appeared as the title track on their 1976 albumof the same name. Along with "The Boys Are Back in Town", it is one of their most popular songs, played frequently onclassic rock radio.

The song is typical of the band's music, with the dual lead guitar harmony andBrian Robertson's use of thewah-wah pedal.Phil Lynott's lyrics about a prison break are the typical personification of the "tough guys", also seen in "The Boys Are Back in Town" and the regular concert closer and fan favourite "The Rocker". An alternate version of the song appeared on the bonus disc of the 2011 remastered deluxe edition of theJailbreak album, featuring a short spoken introduction and additional guitar parts throughout.

In December 2008, the song was named the 73rd best hard rock song of all time byVH1.^[4]

"Jailbreak" is used in the filmsDetroit Rock City,Joe Dirt,Bordello of Blood, andGracie. and was also used in theVeronica Mars episode "Ahoy, Mateys!" and on the MTV showJackass.

On 3 February 2009, a live version of the song (from theStill Dangerous live album) was released as download content for theRock Band series as part of a Thin Lizzy pack (which also contained versions of "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "Cowboy Song" from the same album).

"Jailbreak"
Song byAnthrax
from the albumAnthems
Released	1 March 2013[5]
Genre	Hard rock
Length	4:06
Label	Megaforce
Songwriter(s)	Phil Lynott
Producer(s)	Anthrax, Jay Ruston,Rob Caggiano

• The Minnesota-based glam metal bandSlave Raider covered the song on their second album,What Do You Know About Rock 'N Roll?, in 1988.
• Master covered the song on their albumCollection of Souls in 1993.
• A live cover of the song byJon Bon Jovi was also used as the b-side to "Queen of New Orleans" in 1997.
• Fu Manchu covered the song as their contribution to asplit 7-inch withFatso Jetson in 1998. It was added toGodzilla's/Eatin' Dust re-issue in 2019.
• Americandeath metal bandSix Feet Under covered the song on theirMaximum Violence album in 1999.
• Blue Öyster Cult covered the song live (featuring guitarist Al Pitrelli) in 1999.
• Supersuckers performed it on their 2004 live albumLive at The Magic Bag, Ferndale, MI
• Gary Moore played the song in the 2005 festivalOne Night in Dublin which was later released in 2006.
• Dropkick Murphys recorded it for their 2007 albumThe Meanest of Times, as a bonus track.
• "Jailbreak" is sampled heavily in the 2008Girl Talk song "Don't Stop."
• Grave Digger released cover on their EPBallads of a Hangman in 2009.
• Anthrax covered the song on their 2013 EPAnthems.^[6]
• Europe covered the song with Scott Gorham as a special guest during Europe's 30th anniversary concert at Sweden Rock Festival in 2013, a concert which was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

• Phil Lynott – bass guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar
• Scott Gorham – lead and rhythm guitars
• Brian Robertson – lead and rhythm guitars
• Brian Downey – drums, percussion

• "Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy". AllMusic.

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