Latha Math

"Latha Math" (English: Good day or Greetings) is a single from the Scottish Gaelic group Mànran. The song was written by Norrie MacIver, who was the band's singer until he left in December 2015. The single was released in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2011 as a digital download. The band were aiming to be the first Gaelic song in the Top 40 for the 21st Century. While the song achieved Number 29 by mid-week, they slipped out of the Top 40 to Number 61 for the official chart on Sunday 23 January 2011. However, they did secure Number 6 in both the UK Indie Chart and the Scottish Singles Chart.

"Latha Math"
Single by Mànran
Released17 January 2011
Recorded2010
GenreFolk rock
Length3:27
LabelMànran Records
Songwriter(s)Norrie MacIver
Mànran singles chronology
"Latha Math"
(2011)		 "Take You There"
(2012)

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Latha Math" was first released onto YouTube on 19 January 2011; at a total length of three minutes and thirty-four seconds, it was directed by Rachel Hendry.[1]

Track listing
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Latha Math"3:27

Chart performance
Chart (2011) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[2] 6
UK Indie (OCC)[3] 6
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[4] 61

Release history
Country Date Format Label
United Kingdom 17 January 2011 Digital download Mànran Records

References
  1. Mànran - Latha Math, YouTube.
  2. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  3. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
  4. "The Official Charts Company – Manran – Latha Math". Official Charts Company.


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