Out in the Fields (song)


"Out in the Fields" is a song by Irish musicians Gary Moore and Phil Lynott, who had previously been bandmates in Thin Lizzy. Written by Moore and released as a single in 1985, the song was also featured on his album Run for Cover in the same year. It is about the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The song performed well commercially, reaching No.3 in the Irish Singles Chart and No.5 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest-charting single for both of the performers. "Out in the Fields" was also one of the last recordings made by Phil Lynott before his death on 4 January 1986.

Track listings

7" vinyl
7" vinyl double pack
'''12" vinyl'''

Personnel

; Out in the Fields

Cover versions

The song has been covered by multiple artists, including Riot, Dark at Dawn, Michael Schenker Group, Supreme Majesty, Primal Fear, Sonata Arctica, Timo Kotipelto & Jani Liimatainen, Iron Mask, Powerwolf, Black Majesty and Mono Inc..