Album: The Highland Connection by Runrig (1979)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "The Highland Connection" is the second album by Celtic rock band Runrig. It was originally released in 1979 on the bands own label, Ridge Records. 
The songs on the album are in a mixture of Gaelic and English 
It is a somewhat transitional album when the band were beginning to develop a harder edge. The album went under the slogan 'Highland Rock is Here'. Here you will find the original version of "Loch Lomond",a later version was to become their signature song and its closing song at concerts.

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, 1970s, Album


"The Highland Connection" is the second album by Celtic rock band Runrig. It was originally released in 1979 on the bands own label, Ridge Records. 
The songs on the album are in a mixture of Gaelic and English 
It is a somewhat transitional album when the band were beginning to develop a harder edge. The album went under the slogan 'Highland Rock is Here'. Here you will find the original version of "Loch Lomond",a later version was to become their signature song and its closing song at concerts.

The Highland Connection

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