When was the album Shepherd Moons released?
The album Shepherd Moons was released on the 4th of November 1991. This date marked the release of her third studio record following Watermark.
Questions about Shepherd Moons
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where did Enya record most of the album Shepherd Moons?
Enya recorded much of the album at Aigle Studio in Artane, a northern suburb of Dublin. Production teams later relocated to SARM West Studios in London to finish mixing and mastering due to equipment limitations.
How many copies of Shepherd Moons have sold globally since its release?
An estimated 13 million copies have sold globally since the release of Shepherd Moons. By July 1994 seven million copies had already sold worldwide across all formats.
What inspired the song Book of Days from the album Shepherd Moons?
Enya drew inspiration for Book of Days from her own personal diary entries. Roma Ryan also suggested writing lyrics based on themes from the film Far and Away.
Did Shepherd Moons win any Grammy Awards?
In 1993 Enya won a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for this record. That victory marked her first of four career wins in that category.