The Collection is a compilation album by Irish musical group Clannad, released in 1986 by K-tel International Ltd. It consists of their greatest hits dating back to 1972, with the tracks featuring a mix between pop rock influenced songwriting done by the band in addition to traditional folk music. The album saw a 1987 release on compact disc, which include a comment on the back cover by Irish journalist Tommie Gorman stating: "freed at least by recognition, their creative instincts have found a new strength."
| The Collection | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Folk rock Irish traditional music Pop rock | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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Track listing
edit- "Theme From Harry's Game"
- "Closer to Your Heart"
- "Lady Marian"
- "Newgrange"
- "Mhórag 'S Na Horo Gheallaidh"
- "Níl Sé Ina Lá (Níl Sé'n Lá)"
- "Caisleán Óir"
- "In A Lifetime"
- "Now Is Here"
- "Na Buachaillí Álainn"
- "Down by the Sally Gardens"
- "Dúlamán"
- "Robin (The Hooded Man)"