Simple Minds - Alive and Kicking (live)

Simple Minds - Alive and Kicking.
Night of the Proms (Rotterdam, Netherlands 1997).
( There is a higher quality version here: • Simple Minds - Alive &... )

[@allthingsbegin]

I was 7 years old when I first heard this and I was fascinated by it. 37 years later, it's one of my favorite songs of all time. The 80's were pure magic.

[@user-un2kg9tj4f]

I agree🎉

[@user-un2kg9tj4f]

Indeed!!!😊

[@Nadithl]

No mobile phones & everybody enjoying the real music!! What a time it was for the great music. I’m 50 & those were the days 🙏🙏

[@maurizioglazar9483]

SM ever and forever 👍 Maurizio,Rijeka Croatia

[@ajs5018]

One of the most underrated bands from the 80s. One of the best playing live, by miles❤

[@albertjimenez7896]

One of the absolute best and most underrated bands of the 80s

[@FrankyLecostaud]

Not underrated by me.

[@mikesmuseum]

So grateful this Simple Minds video is here! I absolutely love watching this. Jim and the band is at the top of their game. What a performance! And the orchestra! The audience was so engaged. I'm 62 years old now and I feel like the '80s and 90s just passed by so fast. I would give anything to turn the clock back again. I am into their music - more now than ever!

[@iainstevenson6658]

Same age, same here - gotta get the CDs! Gotta!!

[@phil84220]

I will come with you ... 59 years old , same musical roots

[@didohaaa]

I am "only" 52, but the 90's were the best decade. Not only because being in my 20ties but it looks like it was the last decade of optimism and innocence. After the cold war, but before 9/11 and all the current crisises. This video brings back so many great memories...

[@jerryvickers7048]

I'm just a little older but I would go back also in a heartbeat💯😎

[@joserojas1367]

Ya ves somos tantos k nos gustaris reyroceder el reloj pero tenemos k estar contentos pork nosotros lo vivimos y fue maravilloso solo hay k ver aquellos tiempos y los de ahora

[@davidmendoza9597]

Love the 80's and 90's live concert. No mobile phones just enjoy the concert. Alive and kicking is one of my favorite new wave hits. This music never dies.

[@beckyoneal738]

Thought they were just another 80s band, liked their songs back then, nothing special. Boy, was I ever wrong. Glad to have the opportunity to catch up.

[@shostenesavannahj44]

;)

[@MP-kv3fo]

I love when others appreciate really good music. Awesome for you. Introduce this music to others and you will pay it forward

[@dalem4039]

Of course Don’t You blah blah is the big hit, and I do love it. But this song is epic. It’s a great album and I think this song in particular really stands the test of time. I think it’s just as strong today as it was decades ago.

[@marioaviles7200]

@@shostenesavannahj44A qQq

[@MrEwciii2001]

Hey, don’t feel bad. It took me forever to get Metallica

[@Penandroll]

These are the sounds i grew up with...and i couldnt be happier about it. Timeless music.

[@trader1963]

No rap, no crap, just music from the heart that elevates your soul when you hear it.

[@lauriegray8437]

I love the group Simple Minds! There music is timeless. Thank you for all the great music 🎶 .

[@KIKINITCHITA]

Tout pareil!

[@ralph1270]

That shot with the crowd raising their hands is priceless! #Goosebumps!!!!

[@ronallen3487]

Absolutely astounding performance. Vocals, guitar, and especially the orchestra makes this an all timer..

[@bluethunder7391]

Alive and kicking, we survived 2020!

[@carrieconlon70]

this should be the anthem for 2020

[@katierowell8871]

@@carrieconlon70

[@bluethunder7391]

@Ace Cayson Yep, no one cares that you are a stupid stalker.

[@gordonvolkert2304]

Fantastic video. You can feel the energy. This band is what rock and roll is all about. Their songs are timeless! That orchestra is the topping!

[@ianwarner8894]

To all the kids in 2020, this is how to enjoy live music, dancing, singing and embracing the moment.

[@benneely5512]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏thank u

[@murph5011]

Amen brother!!!🕺💃👯‍♂️🎒📻🎷🪗🎸🎼🎵

[@lupojr.78s-a47]

Exactly, damn cell phones nowadays at concerts, knocking out your hands and walking on them

[@izauradasilvarodrigues5944]

É lindo demais essa junção banda e orquestra, penso quão valorosa é a melodia e qualidade musical para que isso aconteça dessa forma. Divino

[@robrensenkampen]

Without a cellphone

[@liveclassictunes]

absolutely beautiful live version...

[@weibowil]

grand! the 80s were the best time of my life ! :)

[@kpradeepify]

My own friend.

[@PaulGray-ff2lk]

Definitely the best

[@NickerzYT]

Goosebumps every time. Still one of the best and most underrated bands.

[@geraldoapolonio1317]

Essa música inesquecível ok❤️❤️🥰

[@terezinhahilbig1300]

Yea the pest music love

[@duxberry1958]

one of many gems by a truly wonderful Band ...

[@dougaldarcy6463]

love this song, and the orchestra just wow

[@angelahenderson3130]

What a song What a Band What a concert What a night Scotland's finest for our pleasure God bless you Jim and Charlie Ax

[@SyzygyStardust]

No Coronavirus here..those were the good 'ole days when people went to great concerts like this one! So magical! This great masterpiece is pure energy for my soul! Keep the faith in man/womankind! This song give us hope!

[@rhondaschjenken7156]

Yeah I have tickets

[@rhondaschjenken7156]

Def

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

No Mel no minds .

[@stewartsnape2936]

Bring back the 80s, so many great songs like this

[@tsopimothupi4073]

THE BAND ,THE SONG MY ALL TIME SONG,THE GUITARS,THE PIANOS,THE CROWD ,EVERY THING OK, YEAH

[@GymUnderground]

...one of my all-time favorite 80's songs...thanks for sharing;-)

[@djjim01]

Amen to that !! 4:42 minutes of sheer awesomeness. I love it when they mix in an orchestra on great rock songs like this one. The crowd is so energized, the good feelings jump right off the screen. For me, Simple Minds BEST song ....

[@geraldoapolonio1317]

Essa música tá da que ok❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@tamofbc]

amazing.....after all these years...your music will never die....thank you!

[@timmutina1619]

Still listening from Texas in 2019!!!! Man I sure miss the good old days....

[@m.a.c.8366]

I'm in this with you Tim...missing here the good ole' days when our music had real substance... and the late 70's thru the 80's was seminal...like bests from Bowie and U2 (both many times over), Simple Minds, Peter Gabriel... and so many others in the days...what part of Texas are you in sir? Dallas suburb here....

[@timmutina1619]

Im about 45 minutes south of Houston..

[@alhouser4010]

this song is so full of harmony, sound and energy. It's amazing....

[@skagit58]

Keeping this video alive! Love these guys. It never gets old! 👍

[@lorenzogasparini7801]

Grandi artisti e ottimi interpreti di musica che ti regala una bella botta di vita ed energia. Vi ricordo quando sono andato a comprare il disco in vinile (LP) e l'emozione di ascoltarvi. Bravi !

[@slagpegseven8280]

Now THAT is an AMAZING crowd during an INCREDIBLE performance. NO cell phones in hands. NO shoe gazing. Just a great crowd of fans. RESPECT.

[@josericardomunozcabezas4007]

La mejor musica espectacular inolvidables años 80 no abra otra epoca mejor para la musica ya no se ve esta clase de musica

[@ErnestoFuentes]

A beautiful live version . Thanks!

[@andreaspreusse2747]

Just want to say : best Music ever

[@glynisjones8128]

Best time of my life- so sad it's gone forever!

[@DirOfTheObv]

Awesome!! I just love this song. I always have. There is only one thing better than great Rock-n-Roll from back in the day...and that's when they throw in full orchestras!

[@VagabundoR6]

I DAMN love the 80's!!! This is without a doubt one of my favorite bands! And SONG!!! Thank you very much for posting this Gem mate! 5 stars!!

[@mike7197]

Love Simple Minds, one the greatest bands ever. I get emotional watching this video, seeing the fans at that time reacting so exuberantly to the music. It's just pure magic.

[@fernandoroblesbass]

All the great bands of that era comes to my memory ... but this live version it´s simply sublime !!! ... I have to thank all the good and nice memories from those years when youth makes you dream on such a beautiful things for you in your life... all those smiles that comes to your face when discover the world and when meet that new beatifull person ... since you was discovering and be accomplished for this great great music... Its simply the best things in your life that NOBODY can take you away from your heart and from your mind... I will be an old man and I will keep smiling and imagine great things and moments when this notes come to my ears... thanks God for that... !! Hope all of you have good thoughts too with this great and emotive music... !!!

[@user-rc2kp8wt3c]

Awesome !!!Thanks Simple Minds !!!

[@TheTigroc]

C est tout simplement parfait au niveau de l émotion, de l énergie et au niveau musical

[@JohnBobRoger]

Memories of flying across Canada in my Fiat Spider..Top Down... Listening to the Simple.....my God!

[@photoshoott2022]

What an amazing group, amazing song and brings back so many incredible memories. Great music is truly timeless and I just turned 57 and still enjoy it as much now, as I have when it first came out. Amazing and so nostalgic. I recall driving in the car, listening to this music and enjoying life. That is what great music should feel like.

[@alaincousin6354]

Cette chanson est magique

[@newadventure5609]

Jimmy Kerr has one of the most unique voices in rock music. He’s just incredible!

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

Bollocks . Mel drove the fuckers and Kerr became jealous .

[@FinalCall]

Yeah... especially when he does his utterly pretentious Vic reeves cabaret arteeeest impression and screws up the song. This is one of the few live occasions he resisted .

[@dirtysouthlepluv]

Agreed! I love Jim's voice. It's passion and soul mixed with rock grittiness.

[@dominicwood3451]

Absolutely magnificent, I wish I'd been able to go to that concert... I see that their 2020 programme was postponed for the obvious reason, I hope to see the Minds soon. Wonderful uplifting music, thanks to ogmuk for posting this. Astonishing to think where time has gone! This was 23 years ago!!

[@lillbella100]

Lived that time in highschool with this music , walkmans on walking to class with this playing, man, what a time and what a band😊

[@gerardomorales7141]

You really can feel the music your soul can feel it it's amazing!

[@luisramos3427]

Simply Magical!! It's just like to be there and at the same time living in the past when this song came up on the radio years ago. So many good memories, unforgettable. 👍

[@Chibihalo2]

There's something about this song that just always makes me feel good when I hear it.

[@rominiyi1385]

Unbelievable ... . It's like an epic film that the audience is a part of!

[@markgoods6487]

yes bro

[@jlee5490]

I'm an American traveling through Brazil, Rio de Janeiro in 2021 And heard this song on the beach. I'm fucking alive and kicking! Live your life people

[@jamesodea8070]

What a great timeless track. This version is polished, love it.

[@HansHellysen]

Still Alive & Kicking and listen to The BEST👑💘🙏

[@josefortunatotalayalopez2627]

The more beautiful song.......strong so strong in my heart....for ever in my sould and my sentiments💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏

[@kellylynnmitchell9005]

Dayem!!! I wanna go back to the 80s again! His voice and this song still sends chills thru me!

[@ejardim199]

Great song Love it

[@ralphhenderson7047]

Graduated in 83 this music was great then and now

[@maurizioglazar9483]

SM ever and forever ☝️ Maurizio,Rijeka Croatia

[@belo1971]

What a great music...Not the shit the sell now ! Poor generation now and how lucky we were to have those bands ! I am proud to be 45 now...! Makes me remind my young years and my trips to U.K when I was young...! Regards to all of you from France

[@steveturner9504]

Simple Minds are what the 80s was all about

[@sonyamartinez9691]

And i still here it today! I just attended Simple Minds concert in Houston, Tx. Nov.4 2018 it was awesome

[@Perth507]

Steve Turner true

[@danadehart9135]

The USA , LOVES them TOO!

[@JoseAlves-kf7dg]

Que orquestra maravilhosa que musica incrivel que banda excepcional simple minds jim kerr voce sabe brilhar minha maior estrela voce sabe o que e fazer musica voce e a paixao da minha vida maravilhoso em todos os pontos e mesmo sensasional uma estrela que brilha nao so para mim mas paratodos que tem bom gosto em termos de musicas a banda simple minds e simplesmente the number one in music e a maior estrela da banda chama se jim kerr tudo porque amo esse vocalista ele e tudo para mim adoro ele sonho com ele belo artista belo compositor e um belo homem com uma bela voz my name wany kessler e eu gosto demaissssssss do jim kerr e eu daria a minha vida para conhece lo pessoalmente pois eu amooooooooooo o jim kerr e adoro a banda simple minds que para mim sao as melhores musicas ja cantadas em todo universo thankyuo simple minds acho voces o maximo the number one in music

[@dilsonmorais4432]

Eu também concordo. Amo essa década. Essas canções... As brincadeiras, os romances, tudo era incrível. E vc o que mais curte da época?

[@josinaldosouza4720]

Anos 80!Tempos maravilhosos!

[@elisabetedossantos5741]

Concordo tempos q n volta mais

[@bryanramsey5981]

I can't get enough of this 1997 live performance...feels great to be "Alive and Kicking"

[@RC-jm5dq]

Brutal!!. He crecido con ésta y otras bandas : U2, Dire Straits, Marillion, Pink Floyd,, etc.. Y otra tan adictiva como Talk Talk. Años con música inolvidable que no volverán.

[@sobaito10]

Una de las canciones más emotivas de los 80. Un grupo y una música elegante para un público elegante . Ni punto de comparación con la música de estos tiempos obscuros que vivimos

[@raphaelakowalski7197]

Ö

[@EDELVEIS213]

Exacto!!!

[@alemarie....]

¡¡¡ Absolutamente !!!!! 💪💪💪👍👍👍👍70 años , pues

[@JohnSmith-ys4nl]

One of the best New Wave bands for sure. Great song. One of the best of the 80's of any genre.

[@than0s99]

Koop

[@SternLX]

Definitely. Right there on the list with Tear for Fears and Depeche Mode.

[@stever6542]

@@SternLX Spot on..Great band.. Great music. Great live...Great at 0200 hrs in the morning having a beer..

[@mikebutler5409]

IMHO, one of the greatest voices ever- so expressive, so special.

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

O Boy Simple Minds.. Your Audience Are Truly Alive And Kicking.. _ Love Love Love It * THE WORLD 🌎 IS WATCHING WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE ❤with peace and love from the city of LiverpoolUK 🙌✌️👌✨️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👋🤚🖐✋️🖖🫱🫲🫷🫸👌🤌✌️🫰🤙👈👉👆🖕☝️🫵👍✊️👊✊️✊️✊️✊️✊️✊️

[@luizfernandomanoel5897]

FANTÁSTICO !!!!!!!

[@MargieSimpson]

I still have my concert shirt from 1986. 80's music is the best ...

[@kemposoefi]

Dutch audience is the best! Timeless and still goosebumps after almost 30 years... 30!?! OMG, how time slips away... peace to you all.

[@felipebernardo7059]

Essa banda marcou minha adolescência!! This band marked my teenage years !!

[@daffy210]

Simple Mind ❤❤❤ Wonderful 80's ❤❤❤

[@tailhookmd2546]

I'm an American and songs like this make me want to go to Europe. So much energy. These guys had some great songs and this one was epic!

[@johnnywalker2022]

Tailhook MD Tailhook, start your trip in Scotland, Simple Minds homeland 😜

[@SG-ji5ij]

You feel the spirit and unity because it's our homeland, Europe. ♥️

[@tailhookmd2546]

@@johnnywalker2022 Heck yeh. I married a Glaswegian. We have two waens and I proudly tell them they’re half Scottish! Love that country and its people!!

[@stevenhartley]

This songs an absolute classic. The piano solos quality!

[@danielrobertshaw8160]

Saw this live at Roundhay Park in the 80s. Outstanding. ENOUGH SAID.

[@ing-mariemartinsson8739]

Saw them in Sweden in the 80-is . They where one of my favourite bands. Have all their vinyl reckords😊

[@maurizioglazar9483]

SM ever and forever ☝️ Maurizio,Rijeka Croatia

[@lorebos1969]

Que música, que banda!!! Música para toda la vida!!!

[@keytar00]

Extraordinary song of my twenty years with joy and no worries! Thanks Simple Minds!

[@marcoantoniodealmeidaalmei1864]

Inesquecível Simple Mindis

[@stephenkilby1410]

iconic song by great group and spine chilling and powerful words ,by great singer and group

[@ralphconnell8163]

The audience makes this vid doubly good..They're enthralled. Brilliant band.

[@therick070371]

this song is in my heart and soul forever

[@michaelwentworth4900]

Mine too... brings a tear to my heart.

[@catherinejohnson6499]

Amazing. ❤️

[@maurizioglazar9483]

SM ever and forever☝️ Maurizio,Rijeka Croatia

[@Fazeelat19945]

Ahhh, 80's music, the best!

[@Altenholz]

My generation, wish it could last forever. So sad it's gone forever!

[@carlosquintero8332]

Well Said

[@justdynee]

Uh uh. It does last and will resonate through the ages, forever. Go Jim Kerr. Keep rockin. Go Eighties!

[@fryim06]

Still here mate!!

[@brunoj6146]

At that time, I did not realize how lucky I was. Now I do.

[@nelsonduque9639]

What I'm Hearing is a throwback of one of the Most popular song of the '80's ...And what I'm seeing is the beautiful audience & faces of this concert ..WOW !!!

[@vvvvv9557]

just like you said, how many satisfied people in audience, they expresse pure joy,very positively and very oposite of nowadays,and also in that years, massive drugs and ugly pervert histeries in concerts, that is the reason why The Simple Minds are so great,it's very rare group who declared good, healthy pure emotions like Principe. God Bless all positive people, let the Sun shines in our hearts.Greetings from Belgrade, Zana and Lazar

[@JohnRorabaugh]

nelson duque. alot of beautiful women whereever that was

[@watzienik198]

@@JohnRorabaugh thats Holland on huis best at night of the proms......

[@leahleeleoni9002]

And Everyone was Have a Great timer TO GETHER . .,NO Cell phone's that's why

[@pameladiamond9603]

Best band ever and still going! Just love them. Jim is a legend.

[@maurizioglazar9483]

SM ever and forever ☝️ Maurizio ,Rijeka Croatia

[@maurizioglazar9483]

SM for ever and ever ☝️ Maurizio, Rijeka Croatia

[@reinaldojose3932]

Simples minds que banda fantástica,como tinha bandas e cantores maravilhosos nós anos 70 e 80 .

[@alvimfortunato2908]

Foda...

[@LauraCrystina]

Simplesmente DEMAIS! Good times! :D

[@KennethWilliamElkington]

Owned just about every SM CD.... love this band... a performance resonating pure joy, enrapturing the audience. They were on a higher level than 99%... and i was "all in"..

[@rodneyrodney9957]

Ahh.. The 80s...will it it ever come back

[@josealberocintas1002]

Mis preferidos. Que recuerdos......

[@juliogarcia2340]

"you'll take me home ,where the magic's from and i'll be with u" best ever!!!

[@dennumix9685]

one of my favorite videos on youtube. can't get enough of this 2:48 ~

[@sportsactionfx4896]

I love the crowd's participation!

[@eingooglenutzer8548]

A

[@Richardtv1968]

Dutchies know good music when they hear it

[@phillipgreen8624]

No camera phones being held up ,just people having good time.

[@dennis12dec]

This was 1997, camera phones didn't exist during that time, it only came in about 2002 onwards and to smartphones.

[@paulamorris9981]

That’s how is should be

[@Thumtwiddler]

It's rare but every now and then musicians and audience combine to create something beautiful they are in the zone. This is one of those moments, if you're lucky to be there when this happens treasure it. You often see crowds in top tier cities standing looking bored at the musicians mentally thinking, impress me. Well, you only get what you give, that's the way it works.

[@robertlyons5099]

Crank it up. Rock on. FOREVER

[@johnnywalker2022]

Simple Minds are Glasgow boys, they don’t do off nights, no way.

[@SuperLela32]

simples minds é mto bom....que saudades qdo revejo os vídeos....por onde eles andam....mto bommmmm

[@stevenarmstrong8056]

Still listening and will do at least once a month .never forget my youth love them

[@florintudorache2408]

Super

[@persiahippie6814]

I Love you SIMPLE MINDS.😍