Robin (The Hooded Man)
| "Robin (The Hooded Man)" | ||||
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| Single by Clannad | ||||
| from the album Legend (Robin of Sherwood soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | 20 April 1984 1986 (EP) | |||
| Studio | Windmill, Dublin, Ireland | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, New-age | |||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ciarán Brennan | |||
| Producer(s) | Tony Clarke | |||
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"Robin (The Hooded Man)" is the first single released by Irish group Clannad in April from their 1984 album Legend. This song was the theme tune to the ITV drama Robin of Sherwood and heralded Clannad's effectiveness in soundtrack.
A promotional video was filmed and released for the song, showing Clannad playing in the studio intercut with scenes from the TV series.
The single peaked at number 42 on the UK charts and the EP peaked at number 80.