Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group is currently centred around original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), supported by guest musicians. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums) and John Giblin (bass). Initially signed to Arista Records, Simple Minds released their debut album Life in a Day in 1979, achieving moderate commercial success. Their next two albums, Real to Real Cacophony (1979) and Empires and Dance (1980), received strong critical praise but limited sales. After signing with Virgin Records, their fourth release, Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call (1981), became their first UK Top 20 album and marked the beginning of their rise to mainstream popularity. Their 1982 album New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) became their major breakthrough, reaching the top ten in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden, and becoming their first album to chart on the US Billboard 200. It also produced three UK Top 40 singles: “Promised You a Miracle”, “Glittering Prize” and “Someone Somewhere in Summertime”. The band continued their commercial ascent with Sparkle in the Rain (1984), which featured the hit single “Waterfront” and debuted at number one in both the UK—where it was certified Platinum—and New Zealand.
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Don’t You (Forget About Me)
Sanctify Yourself
Let There Be Love
Glittering Prize
Up On The Catwalk
Belfast Child
Mandela Day (Live)
This Is Your Land
Speed Your Love To Me
See The Lights
Alive And Kicking
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