News from Heaven

"News from Heaven" is a 1989 single released by Scottish celtic rock band Runrig, released in September 1989 as the lead single from their sixth studio album Searchlight (1989).

The single marked the second appearance of the band on the UK Top 100 Singles Charts following its peak at number ninety on the week of 16 September 1989.

The bands spokesperson confirmed that Runrig were already in talks to sign with Chrysalis Records in late 1988 and early 1989 before Runrig were scheduled to appear on stage during Aural Sects Rock Week.

[2] In 1990, Runrig performed "News from Heaven" on the television broadcast by the BBC for Children in Need.

Part of the song served as the opening of the bands concert in November 1989 at Un Año De Rock Madrid, Spain.