A Vibe!| FIRST TIME HEARING Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking REACTION

[@octoberguy]

To be in your 20s, cruising down the highway, singing "Alive and Kicking" at the top of your lungs like an anthem. Man... I loved the 80s.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

I remember summers at the public pool in Texas , mid 1980’s with all these 80’s songs jamming on the loudspeaker! Lol great times as a kid!

[@SpamMouse]

Driving in an iconic 80s car with my GF sporting her huge hairstyle.

[@djnumber99]

i'm in my 40's in 2024 and still do this

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

I was 13 when this came out. But I was totally hooked on "Don't you" and didn't really get into other Simple Minds music until much later. I always wondered why that was until a few years ago I learned that "Don't you" wasn't actually written by them. I decided to familiarize myself with their own music and finally understood and loved it.

[@Lptoomany2001]

Please get Amber and Jay try Portishead's glory box or anything from their album Dummy

[@stephm.3407]

Simple Minds was an iconic New Wave/Alternative mid/late 80's band, an important part of the music of the time to be sure.

[@pflynn581]

They were not a late eighties band.They were in the charts with the brilliant New Gold Dream album in 82 and were around before that even.

[@regopark]

@@pflynn581 my favorite Simple Minds album !

[@pflynn581]

@@regopark Mine too.Hypnotic album.

[@loristone9242]

We should also all fall on our faces to give thanks for John Hughes who really gave Simple Minds and other bands like them exposure to kids like me who otherwise would never have heard them, and for the treasures he left behind with the incredible films that defined and helped shape a generation. No other time was like the being a teenager in the 1980's.

[@nancysmith8626]

@@loristone9242 Amen.

[@leroyrs]

Simple Minds and Tears for Fears stand for the classic 80s sound that gives you positive vibes. Great song...

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

OMD AND THOMPSON TWINS!!

[@rockyshields9122]

This is hands down my favorite Simple Minds song. Everything works, the lyrics and music just flow so well.

[@loritajohnson5664]

My favorite too!

[@rockyshields9122]

@loritajohnson5664 Robin Clark vocals on this and All The Things She Says are just perfect with Jim Kerr's voice

[@paulmartin7332]

@@rockyshields9122 Agree 100 percent but All The Things She Says is my absolute favorite from them, definitely the next one to check out!

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

Yep, beautiful and soulful craft on this one. Memories nearly bring me to tears.

[@217_Walker]

This is just one of THE Greatest Few songs of my teenage years in the 80"s that still makes me feel good about our world.I Love This Song......

[@lappesjl1]

The Eighties, by far was one of the best decades for music in over 100 years.

[@JohnLuckPickard141]

What do you mean “one of?”

[@markokrunic6325]

No doubt about that.

[@lloydcooper2775]

Best decade for pop/rock music ever! Level 42, Something about you! Has to be your next pop song, killer vibe, massive hit.

[@jackie_jrml]

Yessss please!!!!!

[@mkmstillstackin]

I'm down for that one!

[@markwoodhouse7043]

Level 42 is perfect!

[@catherinebent7307]

J would LOVE the bass line Mark plays ❤

[@littlemiss80s88]

So many great Level 42 tracks ❤

[@hellokimmy68]

"Sanctify Yourself" and "All the Things She Said" are a couple more great songs of theirs. Also, the lead singer, Jim Kerr was married to Chrissie Hynde from the Pretenders for a time. They're another great band you need to get back to! I don't think you've done "Middle Of the Road" or "Back on the Chain Gang" yet and you are missing OUT on those!

[@sparks5063]

2 great great tunes!!

[@malkum61]

100%

[@jollyroger1009]

And Kid. And Talk of the Town.

[@shaunevans3447]

Middle of the Road is a high energy burner for sure and aught to be reacted to! Talk about your female rockers!

[@annephillips8494]

Message of Love.

[@tygerdave7892]

You should really love this one! One of my favorites! Robin Clark sings the backup vocals and I think she is absolutely phenominal. In my opinion she's the glue that ties this song together and really gives it that punch. Glad you liked it.

[@bjdefilippo447]

Too right! Her voice really pulls together the rest of the vocals.

[@kramerbassplayer]

She wasn't that important

[@tygerdave7892]

@@kramerbassplayer Taste is subjective. Music is like a mirror; we all see it, but we all see something different. Do try not spending so much energy poo-pooing on other peoples' tastes however, you might be the next to be poo-pooed on.

[@kramerbassplayer]

​@@tygerdave7892 exactly

[@michaellynch9550]

Honestly, I didn’t even know there was a woman singing until I just saw this video. I think you guys might be placing a little bit too much importance on her voice.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber you’ll love their "Sanctify Yourself"!!!

[@brianedwards4161]

I’m 58 and this song was huge in the 80’s and brings back so many memories!! Still sounds amazing ❤️

[@matzrat5006]

A good tune never gets old. 80's gold.

[@bigsteve2665]

SIMPLEMINDS are truly magical awsome band absolutely amazing

[@christopherten-eyck4473]

Vocals without auto turn. Thats real talent.

[@kevinkingmaker7395]

At least one commenter in every music reaction video is required by law to mention "no autotune". Kudos.

[@jelly-baby]

​@@kevinkingmaker7395and don't forget underrated!

[@thekenzosh]

I saw these guys live when they were the musical act on SNL. Madonna hosted. Quite the experience

[@valderjasmins5757]

Love simple minds...cool band. You guys should react to a band called Level 42 "something about you" AMAZING SONG

[@jackie_jrml]

Yessssss please!!!

[@scottrbloom]

One of the highlights of the 80s. Jim Kerr has a wonderful voice.

[@gary6754]

This outro is my favorite outro of all time. The "Ba da da da da ba da da......." It sounds so nostalgic to me. It transport me right back to being alive in the 80s

[@clintjo2377]

There Is nothing that shows what 80s music was about more than this !

[@jimaccosted9328]

One of the most criminally overlooked, underrated song from the 80s. Top 10 for the decade!!!

[@NyaNya_Uwu_Dahling]

Yall took me back to my high school days. Rocking out in the student's section of the school parking lot, doors open, radio station or cassette tapes blaring through the speakers and many of us dancing to it. This is gold! Thanks for reacting to this gem.

[@eurofritz4617]

Did you hang out with Ren & Willard or more with Ariel and her friends?

[@markwilliamson4834]

Awesome musicians playing real instruments...Jim, Derek, Charlie, and Mel were on fire!

[@petercourtien4581]

My favorite song by them. The only song I’ve ever requested on the radio and the DJ said my name. Kind of a big deal in NYC. So many people here.❤

[@bonnzzo]

There will never.....NEVER....Nevvvveeerrrr....ever be a Decade that brings us or brought us better music than the 80s You have got to do "Tide and Time" by Basia🎵🎶

[@rustybarrel516]

Listening to Basia was a guilty pleasure of mine back then. Lured me into buying the CD with the title song and found I enjoyed the whole album. London, Warsaw, New York was good too.

[@bulliboyz]

Big shout to Miss Robyn Clark on vocals..you’ll also find singing backing vocals with Luther Vandross on Bowie’s Young American’s 🎉

[@mkmstillstackin]

Wow, never knew! Thanks for that info!

[@drewbretwalda2053]

All the things she said is epic.

[@ShawnMicheldeMontaigne]

This song has saved my life throughout my life. So powerful.

[@oakhillfound847]

Jim Kerr is a very underrated lead singer. Simple Minds is easily one of the best Scottish bands.😂

[@rogerlewis1361]

Glass Tiger is another 80’s group that reminds me of Simple Minds.

[@Lovejazz01]

The 80’s!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😁😁😁😁😊😊

[@juliewhite7469]

💯% !!!

[@ford890a]

The lady is Robin Clark a great singer. She sang on a lot of the album (Once Upon a Time). There is great vid of them performing this live on KZbin in Ahoy in the Netherlands from 1985/1986 I believe.

[@TheCdavy]

An absolute 80’s anthem!✌🏻

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

the urge to spin is what we used to call Goth. Think The Cure, Siouxie & The Banshees, Shriekback. You need more Joy Division in your lives.

[@davidchapman2213]

80's banger. Quintessential 80's sound. Everything about this song is what was wonderful about the music from this decade. Nostalgia filled enough to make you tearful. I can hear this played on the radio alongside Tears For Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" , Paul Young "Everytime You Go Away", A-ha "Take On Me", Mike + The Mechanics "Silent Running", Mr Mister "Broken Wings", and Sly Fox "Let's Go All the Way".

[@timreardon4973]

Wang Chung "To Live and Die in LA" and Missing Persons "Mental Hopscotch" are two more to check out.

[@ladyamythyst69]

Since you like Simple Minds you should check out Echo and the Bunnymen. Killing Moon, Bring on the Dancing Horses, Seven Seas, Silver, Lips Like Sugar. Great, innovative sound.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Oh yeah, great songs, two thumbs up for Killing Moon, Dancing Horses, and Seven Seas!

[@stephanie.r382]

I agree!!!

[@fl4nner]

How about the Cutter? ❤️

[@ladyamythyst69]

They have so many good songs the list could have been very long.

[@shaunevans3447]

Lips Like Sugar for sure!

[@tonks1968]

Love Simple Minds. You have to listen to Somewhere, Someone in Summer Time. They recently recorded a live version nearly 40 years later in a church in England. A must watch…. Amazing

[@scottyg3406]

Being an American Scot, I may be wrong but I think Simple Minds have been the most successful Scottish band un US history. If judging by billboard chart records. Even if not, they are a big part of the soundtrack of so many lives in the 80s. ❤

[@6916dog]

In Canada, Nazareth was beloved. They toured incessantly, hitting many smaller cities that didn't get the "big names". Their greatest hits album got worn out.

[@6916dog]

Nazareth and Simple Minds both have sold over 60 million albums

[@jgreen6772]

What about the Bay City Rollers? Over 120 million according to a quick google search. (They should react to more Scottish bands, btw.) 😁

[@williammackenzie6115]

The Average White Band are a Scottish band you should check them out.

[@nancysmith8626]

I'd say you're' correct on that.

[@davidirvine6035]

You guys must listen to waterfront, catwalk, see the light, Belfast child and so so many more, one if the best bands to come out of Scotland!!!

[@GCOE63]

Robin Clark is the female vocals and she's phenomenal. Always been a fan of Jim Kerr!

[@steveallen8131]

SIMPLE MINDS. Oh wow. Thanks for this :))))

[@steveallen8131]

Who was there at Gateshead Stadium or Roundhay Park?

[@derekdonnell6503]

THAT'S MY HOMEGIRL ROBIN CLARK FROM THE BRONX. SHE WISHED ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY A FEW YEARS BACK. THAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY DAY AND LIFE. THEY CAME FROM EUROPE TO GET ROBIN CLARK. HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!!!

[@juliewhite7469]

👍

[@wickedtme]

OMG dudes and dudess, there are so many songs from this band, its going to take you a while, they were amazing.

[@waltw4537]

You guys are hitting the note this evening. Great tune. Thanks. Wait! Right! Kaaterskill Falls! The Overlook Mt House cliff! North Lake. K. Falls is mighty mighty. Had forgotten the video was filmed in The Catskills. Hudson River valley there. That fade lake shot, the band is on a little island between North Lake and South Lake. Oh there it is! Wow! Thanks guys! Glad you like the Catskills Amber! Thanks again! Well you made me smile.

[@davidstevens1754]

The more you know! I had always assumed this was filmed in the Scottish Highlands!

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

I had no idea!!! I always thought that it was shot in Scotland--THANK YOU!!!

[@CBGB_1977]

Jim Kerr (vocal)was married to Chrissy Hynde, singer for The Pretenders at the time.

[@helenchristie6530]

They’re still touring & still releasing good stuff!

[@godivor]

a great band From my Hometown Glasgow, Scotland. Jim Kerr is the lead singer who is Married to Chrisey Hynd the lead vocalist of another Great Band..''...THE PRETENDERS' ... their' Live Aid' performance in the 80s is worth checking out...... another couple of Glasgow bands you should Definetely check out are '' AZTEC CAMERA' & also ''LOVE & MONEY'from the same time period ...... you will Love them........

[@magneto7930]

Such a great song, with 80s written all over it! You should react to Sanctify Yourself, next!

[@stewartbrew9635]

Was just about to write the same thing lol.

[@pauldunn5978]

Sanctify yourself is great but people seem to forget Belfast Child. A masterpiece.

[@ericroth9514]

Great choice. Sanctify Yourself is just awesome.

[@ericsmith6615]

Absolutely adored this song in the eighties!¡...everything 0about it is absolute perfection...!!!❤

[@byronbonsall]

My all time favorite band. The entire album this song is from, Once Upon a Time, is incredible.

[@robertmeyer2102]

This song says 1980's to me more than any other, and I'm a heavy metal fan. Just perfect in every way. Takes me back to my high school and college years.

[@juliansuarez8809]

The music of the 80’s was so great, unique and diverse!!

[@waynelinscott2327]

When I die, I want my heaven to be the 80's.❤

[@jonpevehouse]

Hypnotised - by Simple Minds is an underappreciated great song by them a little later, in 1995. Great guitar solos and vocals in it.

[@ePelle741]

That piano segment followed by drums gets me EVERRRRY TIME!

[@danielmarquis5258]

Simple Minds is NOTHING SHORT of amazing!! One of my favorite New Wave/Modern Rock bands.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Try by them “Love Song” The bass is exceptional and the song doesn’t let up,superb stuff.

[@deemdee816]

The backing singer, Robin Clark, was married to Carlos Alomar who performed with David Bowie's band. As a teen, she worked at a department store with Luther Vandross who for a time was one of Bowi'es back up singers.

[@keithjones7390]

A couple of their 'singles' which l love, but rarely mentioned are See the Lights and She's a River.

[@regopark]

Released September 1985, high school memories...an evergreen classic from one of many artists who defined the best decade in music! Check out some of their other amazing songs like "Sanctify Yourself", "I Travel", "New Gold Dream", "Ghost Dancing", "Waterfront"...

[@lisakaz35]

I saw them in college during the fall of 1985. Great concert.

[@nickyd6457]

“Belfast Child”. Haunting, beautiful xx

[@benoitrenaud519]

New Gold Dream is one of the best albums of the 80s. Not one mediocre track.

[@cherisparkes4447]

Loved this song sooo much… back in the 80’s with a couple of gf’s in tow, we would play (and of course sing along to this song/ we def had the volume cranked) 😄just before we’d head out to the local nightclubs! so much fun/ great memories!❣🫶

[@xandermerrick]

Favorite track by Simple Minds is All The Things She Said! Song is so awesome!

[@marklowe8087]

Great driving song,empty road ahead,engine pulls up to the line,ease off,shift up a gear.Only voice is your own,still alive and kicking !

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

LEAD SINGER WAS MARRIED TO CHRISSY HYNDE OF PRETENDERS!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hjmclark]

It's such an empowering vibe. I needed this today. Thanks.

[@CCDzine]

Mel Gaynor is one of the greatest drummers of the era.

[@jasonbeatty831]

Absolutely rock solid drummer.

[@tonyktown]

The keyboard riff at 05:40 can instantly transport me back to this time. I'm sure you hear many Gen-X'ers and even late boomers say how much they love and miss the 80's.

[@mcgee227]

Classic 80s New Wave.

[@isabelsilva62023]

Unforgettable music, mesmerizing Scotland, beautiful memories of both, thank you guys!

[@groverdill]

The 80’s were awesome! So many happy, upbeat songs made it a great time to be alive. Another great 80’s tune to react to is “Fascination” by Human League. Great video, too.

[@sunnybearbuds]

Of course Don't you forget about me is great, but no one ever plays this one...I absolutely LOVE this song! Thanks for doing it!

[@tinkler4]

Waterfront is my fav from Simple Minds. Great reaction👍🏼

[@mimirussell6355]

A brilliant Scottish band who could rock it out and yet have a wonderful emotional song as well xx

[@tinahairston6383]

My favorite Simple Minds Song. Don't You Forget About Me is a favorite because The Breakfast Club is a classic teen movie when I was a teen so nostalgic but that song got PLAYED OUT as a result, lol. Check out Sanctify Yourself, Someone Somewhere In Summertime, Promised You A Miracle, and All The Things She Said .

[@CarlRichardson-fr4bu]

Simple minds one of the best bands of the 80's lucky to see them live awesome

[@samuelrossmesa1430]

Jim Kerr's voice is amazing and the rest of the band is great. Pls check out next their "Speed Your Love" and "Sanctify Yourself".

[@jonathanlocke6404]

Whoa, now! That Bowie "Rebel, Rebel" shirt is sweet!

[@kelliedee]

Some other Simple Minds songs you may like are Glittering Prize, All The Things She Said, Sanctify Yourself, Love Song and Someone Somewhere In Summertime.

[@baldy3405]

Preferably 79-83 simple minds, but they are still good after this.

[@charlenewebb5893]

Oh The 80s What Memories Party On ! 😎

[@jeffcobb2734]

Simple Minds is a very spiritual band. My favorite song by them is "Speed Your Love to Me." Like U2, many of their songs are written about God with lyrics cloaked in rock guitars, bass, keyboards & drums. "Oh, you lift me up to the crucial top, so I can see Oh, you lead me on, till the feelings come And the lights that shine on But if that don't mean nothing Like if someday it should fall through You'll take me home where the magic's from And I'll be with you"

[@israelforever4621]

Exactly

[@revbenf6870]

Simple Minds!! Nuff said!!! Fantastic band, you have to try Belfast Child!!!!

[@bjdefilippo447]

Excellent choice! So glad that you are back for more. They have a deeper catalogue than you might expect.

[@andreg5216]

Simple Minds are one of my all time favorite bands. btw. Here with Mel Gaynor on Drums!

[@aramakukutai7750]

Their album Néw Gold Dream contains some fantastic tracks - listen to “Glittering Prize” melodic and early dreamy synths from the great Mick McNeil. Later on “waterfront” from Sparkle in the Rain is epic. Much later 80s is “This is Your Land” from Street Fighting Years along with “Belfast Child”. Simple Minds held their own with U2 as Scotlands greatest band

[@markjenkins2262]

U2 are Irish

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Do more Simple Minds!!👌🥰👍you guy’s won’t be disappointed!😎👍 they still jamming today and a new album!

[@jackie_jrml]

PHENOMENAL song!! This was a fabulous reaction! To see you enjoy it so much!! Everything about this is great. Favorite of theirs. Don’t You Forget About Me is their biggest hit BUT this song is still played on Sirius 80’s on 8 ALL THE TIME. This song is such a favorite. Next - Pleeeease do Level 42 Something About You - another fan favorite 80’s song that I still see so many comments on!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jaquettajones]

I KNOW! it's a SIN they have not EVER done LEVEL 42!!??

[@esc1103]

Saw SM live, for the 16th time, in Manchester arena in March ‘24. 20,000 people rocking for 3 hours solid. Better than ever. This was their last song. Unbelievable!

[@paulmargett9360]

"Belfast Child" is a must for your next Simple Minds reaction. It's a completely different vibe but very powerful. It was their only UK number one surprisingly. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@keithedmundson2318]

A tremendous song

[@BonniePicc]

Completely forgot about this song. Thanks for bringing back great memories!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

This song is so good just everything about it makes me 😊

[@sherrihayward4500]

Tha 80s had the best music. Another is Level 42, Something about you is fire ❤❤😊

[@StoneDigitalArtCanada]

This entire album is fantastic and very much worth a listen.

[@lisakaz35]

I wore out the cassette of "Once Upon a Time" on my Walkman. Damn, I'm old.

[@davidthomas4877]

Simple Minds are just about to start a world tour. Still brilliant.

[@linkloudenback8359]

As much as “Don’t Forget About Me “ is their most popular song it’s only a fraction of the band. This is more representative of the band and their style.

[@RM6737]

One of my favorites from Simple Minds is "Someone, somewhere in Summertime".

[@stevehamilton8824]

One the best bands to come out of the 80's. This was a wave of British artists/bands, along with Tears for Fears, The Alarm & U2 whose music drove messages, got people to think, often times topics involving the spiritual & political, but always inspirational. Jim belts his songs out in an almost gospel style that gives you chills and makes your hair stand on end. Jim Kerr is an amazing singer and this album - ONCE UPON A TIME is a great album from start to finish. This song is incredible. "All the Things She Said", "Sanctify Yourself", "Ghost Dancing", "Oh Jungleland". Others - "Belfast Child", "Someone, Somewhere", "See the Lights". So many more. Keep reacting to this band. This band is so ridiculously good.

[@Hybridgtr]

Glittering Prize is my all time favourite Simple Minds song. Great tune!

[@that1dragonkid]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song!! So excited for this reaction!

[@jeffthewhiff]

Simple Minds was a cool band and I would recommend reacting to another one of their great songs called: "Let There Be Love."