Grand Slam had little commercial success, but they did release some songs of note, most of which have been accredited to Thin Lizzy, including "Nineteen", "Sisters of Mercy" and "Military Man" (which was actually released on Gary Moore's 1985 album, called Run For Cover).
Although Lynott had originally intended to include two members of the most recent Thin Lizzy lineup, guitarist John Sykes and (after having been turned down by Motörhead drummer "Philthy Animal" Taylor), drummer Brian Downey. Downey declined, saying he "didn't see the point in making a second-rate Thin Lizzy", and Sykes, after much cajoling (as well as an impressive financial offer) from David Coverdale, left to join Whitesnake.
Lynott, although downhearted, carried on with his project, ending up with a lineup of Doish Nagle (Guitar) (ex The Bogey Boys), Laurence Archer (Guitar), Robbie Brennan (Drums), (ex-Magnum) Mark Stanway (keyboards) and himself on bass guitar and vocals, as well as chief songwriting duties.
Lynott earned the nickname Sergeant Rock at the rehearsals at the E'ZEE studios in London, due to his almost overbearing strictness and dedication to the rehearsal drill.
Lynott was keen to shed the 'second-rate Thin Lizzy' tag, and was adamant that they should only ever perform three Lizzy songs live ("Cold Sweat", from their 1983 album Thunder and Lightning, "Sarah", from Lizzy's 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend, and the crowd favorite, "Whiskey In the Jar", which can be found on Grand Slam's Live 1984 disk.
Grand Slam split up in 1985, due to their lack of commercial success, and inability to secure a record deal, although they were rumoured to be excellent live, and had a large cult fan following.
In 2002 and 2003, keyboardist Mark Stanway produced and released a live CD, Grand Slam: Live 1984, and a compilation of Grand Slam songs, demos and interviews, Studio Sessions.
Frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986 from liver, heart and kidney failure, due to his lifetime of drug abuse and alcohol excess.
Dedication
Phil Lynott's Grand Slam Lyrics
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Wherever she stands - my dedication
This is dedicated to the millions
That are starving from hunger - in dedication
Dedication
Dedication
I dedicate it, dedicate it
This is dedicated to the front lines that are dying
For dedication
This is dedicated to child of mine wherever she stands
I give a dedication
Dedication
Dedication
I dedicate it, dedicate it
Dedication
This is dedicated for the children
That are starving (? )
I dedicate this to the millions
I dedicate it to you
Oh yeah
A dedication
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Dedicated
This is dedicated to the woman I love
(I dedicate this song, to the woman I love)
Wherever she stands, I give her dedication
(wherever she stands)
This is dedicated, to the millions, that are starving - in dedication
(there are millions, they are starving from hunger, oh)
Dedication (I dedicate it)
Dedication (this song is for you)
I dedicate it (dedicate it), dedicate it (dedicate it)
Dedication (dedication)
Dedication (to the woman I love)
Dedication (to the child I knew)
I dedicate it (dedicate it), dedicate it (dedicate it)
Dedication (dedication)
Dedication (I dedicate it)
Phil Lynott's Grand Slam song "Dedication" is a powerful ballad of love and social awareness. As the lyrics unfold, the singer dedicates the song to two entities- the woman he loves and those who are suffering from hunger and dying on the front lines. The song opens with the declaration- "This is dedicated to the woman I love, wherever she stands." The singer then proceeds to express his deep love and commitment to her. The song then shifts its focus to the millions that are starving from hunger worldwide, and he passionately dedicates the song to them.
As the song progresses, the singer also pays tribute to those who are dying on the front lines and dedicates it to the child of his own, wherever she stands. The chorus, which repeats like a proclamation, emphasizes the act of dedication while underlining the need for such an action. The song ends with a sincere plea where the singer dedicates the song to all those suffering from hunger and its impact.
Line by Line Meaning
This is dedicated to the woman I love
I dedicate this song, to the woman I love
Wherever she stands - my dedication
Wherever she may be, I give her my dedication
This is dedicated to the millions
That are starving from hunger - in dedication
I dedicate this song to the millions of people suffering from hunger and malnutrition
Dedication
Dedication
I dedicate it, dedicate it
Dedication
This song is about my dedication and commitment to the causes and people I care about
This is dedicated to the front lines that are dying
For dedication
I dedicate this song to the brave soldiers and people risking their lives on the front lines for their beliefs and causes
This is dedicated to child of mine wherever she stands
I give a dedication
To my child, no matter where she is, I dedicate this song
This is dedicated for the children
That are starving (? )
I dedicate this to the millions
I dedicate it to you
I dedicate this song to the millions of children who suffer from poverty, hunger and disease
Oh yeah
A dedication
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Dedicated
A repeated affirmation of my dedication and commitment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAURENCE MARK WESTWOOD ARCHER, PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
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@danhalpin3646
I’m dedicated !!!! To Grand Slam !!!
Awesome 😎!!
@mrnoone3922
Awesome tune!
@johncrookes9695
Brilliant riff.
@RichardAndersonNewZealand
great to see Phil's songs so respectfully being played
@danielbernhard8931
🔥
@BrianMaidenO2
Wow seen Grand Slam twice now once with Jem and FM and once headlining. These guys reflect the true spirit of Phil and Thin Lizzy. Both times much more impressive than the last time I saw Black Star Riders.