Robin (The Hooded Man)

"Robin (The Hooded Man)"
Single by Clannad
from the album Legend (Robin of Sherwood soundtrack)
Released	20 April 1984[1]
Studio	Windmill, Dublin, Ireland
Genre	Pop rock, New-age
Length	2:54
Label	BMG
Songwriter(s)	Ciarán Brennan
Producer(s)	Tony Clarke
Clannad singles chronology
"Newgrange" (1983) "Robin (The Hooded Man)" (1984) "Now is Here" (1984)
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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.

Track listing

7" vinyl

1. "Robin (The Hooded Man)"
2. "Lady Marian"

References

1. "Music Week" (PDF). p. 32.