Released 6 May 2001 (UK) Release date 2001 Label Columbia Records | Length 56:39 | |
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Recorded CaVa Studios, Glasgow, Scotland / Lundgaard Studios, Denmark / Junk!, São Paulo, Brazil Similar Proterra, In Search of Angels, Day of Days, Amazing Things, The Highland Connection | ||
Runrig the stamping ground
The Stamping Ground is the eleventh studio album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, released on 6 May 2001 on Ridge Records. The album marks the final appearance of keyboardist Peter Wishart, who departed from the band to follow a career in politics.
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A copy of the album was aboard STS-107, and it was among the personal effects that were recovered following the crash of Space Shuttle Columbia on 1 February 2003. The song "Running to the Light" had been used for astronaut Laurel Clark wake-up call during the mission.
Runrig the stamping ground
Track listing
- "Book of Golden Stories" - 3:52
- "The Stamping Ground" - 5:25
- "An Sabhal aig Nèill" (Neil's Barn) - 3:21
- "Wall of China" / "One Man" - 3:49
- "The Engine Room" - 3:23
- "One Thing" - 5:01
- "The Ship" - 6:05
- "The Summer Walkers" - 4:50
- "Running to the Light" - 5:00
- "Òran Ailein" (Alan's Song) / "Leaving Strathconon" - 6:00
- "Big Songs of Hope and Cheer" - 4:26
- "Òran" (Song) - 5:31
Personnel
Additional musicians
Songs
1Book of Golden Stories3:52
2The Stamping Ground5:25
3An Sabhal Aig Neill3:21
References
The Stamping Ground Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA