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Runrig
Jun 2, 2005 4:44:37 GMT 10
Post by dreamy on Jun 2, 2005 4:44:37 GMT 10
RunrigIn 1973 “Runrig” was founded by Rory MacDonald (guitar, late bass), his brother Calum (drums) and Blair Douglas (accordion) in Glasgow. One year later Donnie Munro (vocals) joined the band. While performing songs of Creedance Clearwater Revival successfully they additionally worked on songs in Gaelic.1978 their first album "Play Gaelic" came out and didn’t sell too well, as well as the following two albums. A first breakthrough took place in 1983, when “Loch Lomond " hit the charts. In the meanwhile grown to six members and a range of instruments from key board, flute to bagpipe), they expanded their repertoire to songs in English they started to be recognised outside of Scotland also. The financial basis was still very tight but however they gained loyal fans in Denmark, Switzerland and Germany.With their album "Heartland" they finally introduced themselves not only to a broad to the public but also to a larger label. With this major contract their success increased with each new publication. Thus they played in Edinburgh in 1087 as a “warmer” for U2 and even managed to perform on a festival in still communistic former East Berlin in Germany. 1992 "The Big Wheel" hit the rank #4 of the English Charts, “Amazing Things" only one year later even rank #2. "Mara" (1995) marked the final point of Runrig’s first creative phase: Singer Munro left the band to start a career as a politician. After two “Best OF” albums and several tours Runrig took a break of several years.1999 the Canadian Bruce Guthro (vocals) joined the band and Runrig renewed their musical adjustment: Beside the traditional Gaelic songs ethnical instruments and also electronic beats were used on "The Stamping Ground" (2001) and "Proterra" (2003)..
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Runrig
Jun 4, 2005 6:56:13 GMT 10
Post by LLady on Jun 4, 2005 6:56:13 GMT 10
RunrigIn 1973 “Runrig” was founded by Rory MacDonald (guitar, late bass), his brother Calum (drums) and Blair Douglas (accordion) in Glasgow. One year later Donnie Munro (vocals) joined the band. While performing songs of Creedance Clearwater Revival successfully they additionally worked on songs in Gaelic.1978 their first album "Play Gaelic" came out and didn’t sell too well, as well as the following two albums. A first breakthrough took place in 1983, when “Loch Lomond " hit the charts. In the meanwhile grown to six members and a range of instruments from key board, flute to bagpipe), they expanded their repertoire to songs in English they started to be recognised outside of Scotland also. The financial basis was still very tight but however they gained loyal fans in Denmark, Switzerland and Germany.With their album "Heartland" they finally introduced themselves not only to a broad to the public but also to a larger label. With this major contract their success increased with each new publication. Thus they played in Edinburgh in 1087 as a “warmer” for U2 and even managed to perform on a festival in still communistic former East Berlin in Germany. 1992 "The Big Wheel" hit the rank #4 of the English Charts, “Amazing Things" only one year later even rank #2. "Mara" (1995) marked the final point of Runrig’s first creative phase: Singer Munro left the band to start a career as a politician. After two “Best OF” albums and several tours Runrig took a break of several years.1999 the Canadian Bruce Guthro (vocals) joined the band and Runrig renewed their musical adjustment: Beside the traditional Gaelic songs ethnical instruments and also electronic beats were used on "The Stamping Ground" (2001) and "Proterra" (2003).. I Love Runrig but they never seem to come here
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Runrig
Jun 9, 2005 3:26:07 GMT 10
Post by smudger on Jun 9, 2005 3:26:07 GMT 10
I remember seeing Runrig at an Open Air Festival on the German / Dutch border . Runrig were as one of the opening acts for The Rolling Stones , who were headliners . Sadly i missed the first 15 mins of there performance as myself and friends were waiting in the massive queue to get in ! . What i could see and hear impressed me , a good mixture of folk / light rock .
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Runrig
Jun 9, 2005 19:18:23 GMT 10
Post by dreamy on Jun 9, 2005 19:18:23 GMT 10
They have been touring Germany this year but I didn't make it to see them live...maybe next time.
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Runrig
Jun 11, 2005 22:17:41 GMT 10
Post by grahamoflorien on Jun 11, 2005 22:17:41 GMT 10
They have been to Berlin, too. But due to my asthma I could not go. Rod Stewart was here, too.
Runrig is really cool, I like the Mighty Atlantic one a lot, also their version of Loch Lomond. Guess there is no title that is not great.
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Runrig
Jan 7, 2006 22:45:16 GMT 10
Post by desertrose on Jan 7, 2006 22:45:16 GMT 10
I so love Runrig. I have many of their CDs and it is hard to pick my favorite songs.
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