Phil Lynott: Songs For While I'm Away is a 2020 documentary film about the life of singer-songwriter Phil Lynott and his career with Thin Lizzy. It aired on BBC Two on 23 October 2020 and was directed by Emer Reynolds.[1][2] It features archival footage and testimonials from peers about Lynott's magnetism as a performer and his brilliance as a musician.
| Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away | |
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| Directed by | Emer Reynolds |
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| Release | 23 October 2020 |
The documentary features interviews from Lynott, Scott Gorham, Lynott's ex-wife and their children, along with other musicians such as Midge Ure, James Hetfield of Metallica and Adam Clayton of U2.[3][4][5][6][7]
Reception
editSongs For While I’m Away received mainly positive reviews.[8][9][10][11] On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 100% "fresh" rating and is considered "the definitive Phil Lynott documentary."[12] The Irish Times gave Songs For While I’m Away 3 out of 5 stars, criticising the lack of mention of Lynott's heroin addiction and there being no analysis of "the dynamics of the music."[13] The Guardian also gave Songs For While I’m Away 3 out of 5 stars.[14]
References
edit- ^ "BBC Two - Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away". BBC. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Telford, Thomas (4 January 2022). "Phil Lynott remembered with touching tributes on 36th anniversary of his death". DublinLive. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ O'Connor, Rachael. "New documentary on 'extraordinary' life of Phil Lynott to air on Irish TV tonight". The Irish Post. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Corr, Alan (8 June 2021). "Why Phil Lynott was Irish rock's coolest cat".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "Phil Lynott: Songs For While I'm Away cinema release date announced". Hotpress. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ entertainment (20 August 2021). "Phil Lynott - Songs for While I'm Away". Entertainment.ie. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Schube, Will (7 November 2021). "New Trailer Released For Doc On Phil Lynott, 'Songs For While I'm Away'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Corr, Alan (25 August 2021). "Phil Lynott doc proves why we're still in love with him".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ McDermott, Roe. "Hot Press Top Irish Films Of The Year 2021". Hotpress. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Ruggiero, Bob. "Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy Finally Get Their Documentary Due". Houston Press. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Namee, Dalton Mac (6 November 2021). "Phil Lynott "Songs For While I'm Away" Documentary Out On Digital!". Nova.ie. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away, retrieved 23 January 2022
- ^ Clarke, Donald. "Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away review – The word 'heroin' is never mentioned". The Irish Times. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away review – diverting glimpse of Thin Lizzy's poet star". the Guardian. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2022.