One Great Thing
1986 single by Big Country
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"One Great Thing" is the third single from Scottish band Big Country's third studio album, The Seer.[2] The song reached No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. A music video was shot for the song, featuring different people mouthing the lyrics to the song as well as shots of the group performing it on stage.
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| Single by Big Country | ||||
| from the album The Seer | ||||
| Released | 5 September 1986[1] | |||
| Length | 4:00 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriters | Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler | |||
| Producer | Robin Millar | |||
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Critical reception
Upon its release, Kevin Murphy of Sounds stated, "Adamson and co march through another epic tale of crusading porridge. Just one further reason why Hadrian's Wall should be rebuilt."[3]
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[4] | 57 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 12 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 19 |
