Still In Love With You by Thin Lizzy
Overview of the Song and Its Legendary Players
"Still In Love With You" by Thin Lizzy is a timeless masterpiece that showcases soulful melodies and intricate guitar work. Originally featured on the 1974 album Nightlife, this song is a must-learn for guitarists seeking to master expressive techniques and dynamic phrasing.
The track highlights the talents of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, whose dual guitar interplay is a hallmark of Thin Lizzy’s sound. Gorham’s melodic sensibility and Robertson’s blues-infused approach combine to create a rich tapestry of harmonised leads and emotive solos. Their influence has inspired countless guitarists, cementing their place as icons in rock music history. Jamie Humphries breaks down this classic track in this exclusive Lick Library video tutorial.
Techniques Explored in the Lesson
Vibrato
Vibrato is a cornerstone of the song's emotional depth, with Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson employing wide, expressive vibrato to bring life to sustained notes.
Benefits: Mastering vibrato helps players add character and emotion to their solos, making each note stand out with intensity.
String Bending
String bending is a signature element of this track, used to create soulful, vocal-like expressions. Robertson’s use of bends, from subtle nuances to dramatic full-step bends, is a standout feature.
Benefits: Practicing string bending improves pitch accuracy and control, essential for adding expressiveness to solos.
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Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
The fluid legato runs in the song rely heavily on hammer-ons and pull-offs, delivering smooth transitions and fast phrases with minimal picking.
Benefits: These techniques enhance finger strength and dexterity, enabling effortless and melodic phrasing.
Slides
Slides are used extensively throughout the song to connect notes seamlessly, giving the solos a vocal-like, expressive quality.
Benefits: Practicing slides improves note transitions and adds a flowing, lyrical texture to your playing.
Double Stops
The harmony-driven lines in the song utilise double stops, where two notes are played simultaneously to add depth and richness.
Benefits: Mastering double stops improves your understanding of intervals and adds harmonic complexity to your playing.
Unison Bends
Unison bends play a key role in the song’s dynamic solos, creating tension and release that enhance the emotional impact.
Benefits: Practicing unison bends strengthens finger control and develops an understanding of musical tension and resolution.
Dual Guitar Harmonies
A defining feature of Thin Lizzy’s sound, dual guitar harmonies are showcased beautifully in this song. Gorham and Robertson’s interplay creates a lush, full-bodied sonic experience.
Benefits: Learning harmonised parts sharpens your ear for intervals, enhances timing, and builds ensemble playing skills.
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Bluesy Bends
Brian Robertson’s bluesy phrasing, accentuated by his use of bluesy bends, adds a raw and emotive layer to the solos.
Benefits: Practicing bluesy bends helps guitarists capture the soul of their playing, blending technical skill with emotional storytelling.
Why This Lesson is Essential
"Still In Love With You" is not just a song—it’s a masterclass in melodic phrasing, emotional playing, and harmonic interaction. By studying this track, guitarists will not only expand their technical repertoire but also refine their ability to tell a story through music.
Guitar Techniques Covered
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Jamie Humphries
Jamie is one of the mainstays of LickLibrary, having a stream of hugely successful best selling DVDs, Jamie is best known as Brian May's sideman who he's played shows with all over the world. Aside from this Jamie is a hugely popular clinician working all over the world with Ernie...