This Is The Story (National Album Day 2024)

The Proclaimers, formed by twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid emerged in 1987. The duo are renowned for their singing style with a distinct Scottish accent and their infectiously melodic songs about love, politics, and life in Scotland. Well-known for their most memorable songs ""Sunshine on Leith"", ""I'm On My Way"", ""Letter from America"" and of course, the hit single ""I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)”.

This Is the Story is the debut studio album from The Proclaimers, originally released in 1987 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It contains the Gerry Rafferty-produced full band version of ""Letter from America"", which reached number 3 in the UK Single Chart.

Released: October 2024
Cat: 5021732442697
Label: Parlophone Records / Rhino Records

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Tracklist

Throw The 'R' Away    
Over And Done With    
Misty Blue    
The Part That Really Matters    
(I'm Gonna) Burn Your Playhouse Down    
Letter From America (Acoustic Version)    
Sky Takes The Soul    
It Broke My Heart    
The First Attack    
Make My Heart Fly    
Beautiful Truth    
The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues