In a Lifetime

Infobox Single
Name = In A Lifetime


Artist = Clannad
from Album = Macalla
Released = 1985
Recorded = Windmill Studios, Dublin, Ireland
Genre = Pop rock, New Age
Length = 3:09
Label = BMG and Island Records
Writer = Pól Brennan, Ciarán Brennan
Producer = Steve Nye
Last single = "Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)"
This single = "In A Lifetime"
Next single = "Something To Believe In"Audiosample
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"In a Lifetime" is a pop song performed by Irish artists Clannad and Bono. It was written by brothers Pól Brennan and Ciarán Brennan and produced by Steve Nye. The song was released in 1986, and was the first single to be released from Clannad's 8th studio album "Macalla" (1985). It charted well in many countries including USA, Ireland, UK, Italy and Brazil. It is one of Clannad's most successful songs and it remains as Bono's most successful solo effort.

The single was re-released in 1989 with a change of artwork on the cover and a different B Side (Indoor).

Music video

The video was shot in Clannad's hometown of Gweedore, Co. Donegal, Ireland. It is set in 1930's Ireland and it is based on the lives of local folk around this time. It shows young children walking along a narrow road in the countryside, followed by a hearse. It also shows old men drinking in a pub. The video, which was directed by Meiert Avis, was praised for its haunting portrayal of the Irish countryside and old Irish traditions.

Track listing

1. In A Lifetime - 3:10
2. Indoor - 4:00