One Great Thing
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| "One Great Thing" | ||||
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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 | |||
| Big Country singles chronology | ||||
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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.
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[4] | 57 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 12 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 19 |
References
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- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – One Great Thing". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
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