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The Way It Always Starts

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On Local Hero

1983 · 14 tracks

01The Rocks and the Water3:28
02Wild Theme3:39
03Freeway Flyer1:49
04Boomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite)4:13
05The Way It Always Starts4:04
06The Rocks and the Thunder0:50
07The Ceilidh and the Northern Lights3:35
08The Mist Covered Mountains4:49
09The Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite / Billy's Tune3:49
10Whistle Theme0:53
11Smooching5:01
12Stargazer1:35
13The Rocks and the Thunder0:38
14Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero5:01