The Collection (Clannad album)


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."

Track listing

  1. "Theme From Harry's Game"
  2. "Closer to Your Heart"
  3. "Lady Marian"
  4. "Newgrange"
  5. "Mhórag 'S Na Horo Gheallaidh"
  6. "Níl Sé Ina Lá "
  7. "Caisleán Óir"
  8. "In A Lifetime"
  9. "Now Is Here"
  10. "Na Buachaillí Álainn"
  11. "Down by the Sally Gardens"
  12. "Dúlamán"
  13. "Robin "