RUNRIG – ONCE IN A LIFETIME LP – Nr MINT A1/B1 UK 1988

Runrig – Once In A Lifetime
(Chrysalis Records  1988  CHR1695)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in nr MINT condition
Inner Sleeve in Nr MINT condition

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some light surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality)

Runrig are a Scottish Celtic rock group formed in Skye, in 1973 under the name ‘The Run Rig Dance Band’. Since its inception, the band’s line-up has included songwriters Rory Macdonald and Calum Macdonald. The current line-up also includes longtime members Malcolm Jones, Iain Bayne, and more recently, Bruce Guthro, and Brian Hurren. To date, the band has released thirteen studio albums, with a number of their songs sung in Scottish Gaelic.

Initially formed as a three-piece dance band, which played wedding receptions, the trio’s first performance took place at Kelvin Hall, in Glasgow.

Runrig’s music is often described as a blend of folk and rock music, with the band’s lyrics often focusing upon locations, history, politics and people that are unique to Scotland. Songs also make references to agriculture and land conservation.

At present, Runrig’s largest fan bases can be found in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Germany. Since 1999, the band has gained attention in Canada, following Nova Scotian singer Bruce Guthro’s entry to the band.

Once in a Lifetime is a live album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. It was released in 1988.

A review from AllMusic called it one of the best live albums ever: “Capturing the band in its best milieu – live – Once in a Lifetime is arguably one of the ten best live albums ever, if the test of a live album is the effect a band has on its audience that particular night. Alternately exhilarating and soul-stirring, its highlight is a rendition of “Loch Lomond” that has to be heard to be believed.”

1. “Dance Called America” – 5:08
2. “Protect and Survive” – 4:16
3. “Chì Mi’n Geamhradh” (“I See The Winter”) – 4:09
4. “Rocket to the Moon” – 5:01
5. “Going Home” – 4:20
6. “Cnoc Na Fèille” (“The Hill at the Market Stance”) – 5:23
7. “‘S Tu Mo Leannan” (“You Are My Love”) / Nightfall on Marsco – 3:26
8. “Skye” – 6:03
9. “Loch Lomond” – 6:24
10. “Hearts of Olden Glory” – 2:14

• Iain Bayne – drums
• Malcolm Jones – electric guitar, vocals
• Calum MacDonald – percussion, vocals
• Rory Macdonald – bass guitar, vocals
• Donnie Munro – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Peter Wishart – keyboards