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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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a terrific album of selected songs with a bonus dvd a great value buy even if you are a long time fan you will be surprised by one or two new versions of old favourites,heres to the follow up maybe a volume two. thank you runrig for many years of pleasure.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Whilst I'm sure most fans of Runrig would have preferred a new studio album in 2010, the release of "50 Great Songs" is a great way to plug the gap between 2007's "Everything You See" and the next album. It also provides a comprehensive introduction for newcomers to RUNRIG, who after 36 years are still one of Europe's best live bands.
What makes this compilation unique to previous ones is the inclusion of some covers of RUNRIG songs by other artists. The veteran Scottish singer D1ck Gaughan provides a stirring and emotional stripped-down version of the live classic "Dance Called America" whilst Cathie-Ann MacPhee's treatment of "Chi M'in Geamradh" is stunning and it's hard to believe it's the same song that was originally included in RUNRIG's 1978 "Play Gaelic" album.
Other highlights include a recent live rendition of "In Search of Angels" performed by Brian Hurren backed by the Craigie Choir and a new Paul Mounsey-arranged version of 1987's anthem Alba, featuring Rory MacDonald on lead vocals.
The DVD includes recent live performances from the band's sell-out 30th Anniversary concert at Stirling Castle in 2003, the RUNRIG Beat the Drum festival in 2007, Edinburgh Castle in 2008 and Scone Palace in 2009. Excellent value for money and a very worthwhile purchase, both for fans and newcomers alike.
What makes this compilation unique to previous ones is the inclusion of some covers of RUNRIG songs by other artists. The veteran Scottish singer D1ck Gaughan provides a stirring and emotional stripped-down version of the live classic "Dance Called America" whilst Cathie-Ann MacPhee's treatment of "Chi M'in Geamradh" is stunning and it's hard to believe it's the same song that was originally included in RUNRIG's 1978 "Play Gaelic" album.
Other highlights include a recent live rendition of "In Search of Angels" performed by Brian Hurren backed by the Craigie Choir and a new Paul Mounsey-arranged version of 1987's anthem Alba, featuring Rory MacDonald on lead vocals.
The DVD includes recent live performances from the band's sell-out 30th Anniversary concert at Stirling Castle in 2003, the RUNRIG Beat the Drum festival in 2007, Edinburgh Castle in 2008 and Scone Palace in 2009. Excellent value for money and a very worthwhile purchase, both for fans and newcomers alike.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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ive followed runrig for years but if your new to the group this is a great introduction ,theres a good spread of songs from most albums and for us hardened riggies theres some new versions of old classics,i particularly love the new versions of alba and dance called america.the gaelic cd long overdue as a compilation and the dvd brings back alot of happy concert memories
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