Album: Once in a Lifetime by Runrig (1988)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Gritty
Format: Live

Description: "Once In A Lifetime" is a live album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. It was released in 1988 on the Chrysalis label.
A review from Allmusic.com 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."

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, Live


"Once In A Lifetime" is a live album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. It was released in 1988 on the Chrysalis label.
A review from Allmusic.com 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."

Once in a Lifetime

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