News from Heaven
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| "News from Heaven" | ||||
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| Single by Runrig | ||||
| from the album Searchlight | ||||
| B-side | "Smalltown" | |||
| Released | September 1989 | |||
| Studio | Castlesound Studios, Edinburgh, Scotland | |||
| Label | Chrysalis – CHS 12 3404 | |||
| Runrig singles chronology | ||||
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"News from Heaven" is a 1989 single released by Scottish celtic rock band Runrig, released in September 1989 as the lead single from their sixth studio album Searchlight (1989). The single marked the second appearance of the band on the UK Top 100 Singles Charts following its peak at number ninety on the week of 16 September 1989. It remained on the UK Singles Charts for two weeks.[1]
Release and promotion
[edit]The release of "News from Heaven" marked one of the first releases by the band since they signed with new record label, Chrysalis Records. The bands spokesperson confirmed that Runrig were already in talks to sign with Chrysalis Records in late 1988 and early 1989 before Runrig were scheduled to appear on stage during Aural Sects Rock Week.[2]
In 1990, Runrig performed "News from Heaven" on the television broadcast by the BBC for Children in Need.[3] "News from Heaven" was added to the groups setlist for concerts in 1989, beginning with a concert at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on 27 September 1989. Part of the song served as the opening of the bands concert in November 1989 at Un Año De Rock Madrid, Spain.[4]
Track listing
[edit]Vinyl, 12", single (UK)
[edit]- "News from Heaven"
- "Smalltown"
- "Chi Mi'n Tir / I See the Land" (composed by D.J. McCuish)
- "Times They Are A-Changin" (composed by Bob Dylan)
CD single (UK)
[edit]- "News from Heaven"
- "Smalltown"
- "Chi Mi'n Tir / I See the Land" (composed by D.J. McCuish)
- "Times They Are A-Changin" (Composed by Bob Dylan)
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM (Australia)
[edit]- "News from Heaven"
- "Smalltown"
Chart performance
[edit]| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 90 |
References
[edit]- ^ "RUNRIG". Official Charts. 8 January 1983. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Music Week - 25 February 1989" (PDF). Musicweek. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "1990". runrig.rocks. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "1989". runrig.rocks. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.