In 1980, though Thin Lizzy were still enjoying considerable success

In 1980, though Thin Lizzy were still enjoying considerable success, Lynott launched a solo career with the album, Solo in Soho : this was a Top 30 UK album and yielded two hit singles that year, ” Dear Miss Lonely Hearts ” and “King’s Call”. The latter was a tribute to Elvis Presley , and featured Mark Knopfler on guitar. His second solo venture, The Philip Lynott Album (1982) was a chart flop, despite the presence of the single ” Old Town “. The song ” Yellow Pearl ” (1982), was a No. 14 hit in the UK and became the theme tune to Top of the Pops .