Album: Searchlight by Runrig (1989)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "Searchlight" is the sixth studio album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. It was originally released in 1989 on the Chrysalis Records label
The album featured the first appearance of Karen Matheson (from the group Capercaillie) as guest back singer. The song she took part in is called "Eirinn" and dealt about Ireland. 

Artist Background: 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 p... Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, Gritty, 1980s, Album

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"Searchlight" is the sixth studio album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. It was originally released in 1989 on the Chrysalis Records label
The album featured the first appearance of Karen Matheson (from the group Capercaillie) as guest back singer. The song she took part in is called "Eirinn" and dealt about Ireland. 

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