Y Graig is the Welsh language version of The Rock and first appeared on the Newid album released on 18th September 1989
Running length 4:57
Written by The Alarm
Musicians & Credits
Mike Peters – Lead Vocals
Dave Sharp – Electric “slide” Guitar
Eddie Macdonald – Bass Guitar
Nigel Twist – Drums, Percussion
Mark Taylor – Piano, Synthesiser & Hammond Organ
Recorded 9th May 1989 at The Skylight Suite, London, England
Welsh vocals recorded 13th-15th July 1989
Mixed at Good Earth Studio, London, England in June/July 1989
Produced & Engineered by Tony Visconti
Other Studio Versions of the Song
Album appearances and discography of studio recording
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UK Release
18th September 1989 : The Alarm – Newid
Released on vinyl in the UK by IRS Records, catalogue number IRSAW 1020
Original 1989 Album recording
Japan Release
1990 : The Alarm – Newid
Released on CD in Japan by IRS Records, catalogue number VICP-26
Original 1989 Album recording
Single appearances and discography
Lyrics
English Translation of the lyrics
Audio & Visual Sources
Audio Link – A copy of the song as it appeared on the 1989 album Newid
(Page updated 23/11/2022)