Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking REACTION

[@chrisnewburg4839]

Anyone fall in love with these songs all over again just by watching Jayvee enjoying them?

[@AndreVlaamsValle]

that's exactly why I watch his reacts

[@martindunstan8043]

@Luna Raven 😂✌️✌️

[@sashabertold3731]

It's like an MTV Premiere back in the day:)

[@jameswest35]

He's taking me down memory lane!

[@handsome-brute2666]

Those drums..though💖

[@roypartible9759]

"Sanctify Yourself" is also a great song by Simple Minds

[@umdesch4]

Yup, and technically it broke the top 20 in 6 countries, including the US, UK, and Canada, so I'd call that a hit. Amazing song too!

[@GodLovesComics]

Another GREAT song.

[@jbarton8508]

Well now THAT'S in my head now (again) lol

[@bertvanekeren1898]

Probably their best song

[@AuntieNita74]

This song has sentimental value to me. Wow! Hearing it give me chills. 1980s whata time! Makes me thjnk of my brother and dad. May they be at peace. 🙏🏼 this song used to play at my dads old pizza shop. My brothers and i worekd n helped ouy in the 80s wheb my dad passed last nov. We talked and shared about thia song and how it reminded us of those days. So we added it to the playlist at my dads service. Then my brother passed 6 mths later and i think of it alot. Just tue i went into that old pizza place which is now a mariscos/mexican restaurant. It qas so wild to step foot in there after all these yrs. I been thinkibg of this song since then. My dad and brother are always with me. 🕊🕊

[@jakesauntie1]

Belfast Child is another great song of theirs.

[@bleumarin1968]

and the cover of the song Biko !

[@turdferguson400]

@@bleumarin1968 Oh, hell yeah! I love PG, but they did a beautiful rendition too. 💖💜❤️

[@bleumarin1968]

@@turdferguson400 i agree !

[@22Cochrane]

Please do this song! 🙏🙏🙏

[@albertjimenez7896]

The two lead vocalists and the drummer were among the finest of their day, making this song one of the best of the 1980s. Every member of this group was top shelf and if you don't believe me go check out the live performances.

[@davidnicholson6680]

Simple Minds has at least four entire albums of great music. I remember playing this on cassette over and over on my Walkman when I was about twelve. Great song, the second piano break still gives me chills.

[@moanman1776]

Loved this song when it dropped in the 80s. It still holds up pretty well. Glad you were feeling it as your reaction clearly shows. Simple Minds had a well-deserved moment.

[@imshannonnottellin7882]

Great great song. Brings back a lot of memories

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I know what you mean. We really need a time machine. It was a really fun time.

[@captainnativeamerica1811]

As long as people like you listen and appreciate these songs for what they are, they will live forever. Another good reaction.

[@colinrumford2265]

Simple Minds are a giant of the 80s. Try Waterfront, Belfast Child, She's a River, All the Things She Said, Promised You a Miracle.

[@retiretravelexplore]

"Alive and Kicking" was also a hit in the US. Also, "All the Things She Said" and "Sanctify Yourself". So, definitely not a one-hit wonder!

[@suemommie]

Don’t forget “Don’t You Forget About Me” from The Breakfast Club. Another huge hit here. Belfast Child is a favorite, too

[@badkitty4922]

THANK YOU!! I couldn't remember the other songs! Oh yeah, Sanctify Yourself is another wonderful song!

[@Katsumoto893]

My favorite song kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3zUXoF5q6etq9E

[@lauce3998]

@@Katsumoto893 This song in live is tremendous: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bovZe2mAeM6Hea8

[@lauce3998]

One hit wonder? ...in the eighties they were more famous than U2.

[@nandadewaard1972]

I still ❤️this song. Now almost 50 but still love it

[@peterwalsh2470]

the production on this song really is masterful. It has that BIG sound and hits you hard when you crank up the volume.

[@chrisdavidson911]

Mel Gaynor, criminally underrated, makes the drums sound like they're actually part of the music and not just the clock

[@thefullnomad6543]

He doesn't even blink, he's a machine. So good.

[@handsome-brute2666]

My bad ..i thought that was Tony Thompson

[@carlosmodegahan4455]

Definitely not a one hit wonder, so many good songs like “Someone somewhere” “ The Waterfront “ “New Gold Dream” “Promised you a miracle “ “Sanctify yourself “ “All the things she said” “See the lights” “Up on the catwalk “ “She’s a river “ “Let there be love” “Mandela day” and there’s more…

[@U2addicted1]

Don't forget Belfast Child 😉

[@lauce3998]

"The American", "Lovesong", "Theme for great cities" (best instrumental song ever!).....

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

@@U2addicted1 that is one of my favourite songs from anyone..

[@simply_psi]

They were a one hit wonders in the US and that was on the back of the movie The Breakfast club, quite a few of the UK's great 80's bands never made it big in the US

[@MrMattb08]

New Gold Dream

[@eng605]

This song is a masterpiece!

[@jimmymac4559]

Agreed. It’s their best.

[@turdferguson400]

👍💖🥰

[@luissoriano1492]

Agree..

[@Zeldarw104]

Indeed!!!!💯😑

[@chiefscheider]

Agreed, and the video is great too. Was quite unusual for the time and is still very cool.

[@TrevorPalmatiershow]

The most underrated band in history. These guys are incredible!

[@jilianneirishchin9124]

Nah!!!!!!

[@frankrenaldo8888]

My exact sentiments!

[@yasminm7157]

They’re not underrated by a long shot.

[@BillGraper]

Man, I really wish I could go back to the 80's. It was a carefree time, where you didn't have smart phones & you played outside & got dirty. The singles chart was filled with great songs, and many different styles. It wasn't like today, where the songs have the same sound & chords. Our generation was much more creative.

[@GodLovesComics]

Man, I loved Simple Minds...big booming expansive anthems, with a great rhythm section and Jim Kerr's rich vocals. Saw them once live and they were every bit as great as they are on record.

[@davelordy]

Simple Minds are sorta' the whole 80s writ large, makes you want to buy a pink suit jacket and roll the sleeves up : ) check out the whole Sparkle in the Rain album for really over the top epic 80s stadium anthems, in particular check out 'Waterfront', 'Up on the Catwalk' and 'Speed Your Love to Me' . . . but proceed with caution you may be tempted to get your hair permed.

[@nancysmith8626]

They really are the 80s personified, aren't they? Yet somehow timeless as well.

[@jokervienna6433]

Yep, I wonder if it can get more 80´ies than this. :D But I was there, not going back - and I have the T-shirt. The clothing from the 80´ies - no, no, no! :D

[@garymcatear822]

Sparkle in the rain album is the one that got me into Simple Minds, but one of my fav albums of all time and of all albums ever made by anyone is 'New Gold Dream' album.

[@bigneon_glitter]

The backing singer is the legendary Robin Clark, longtime wife of longtime David Bowie⚡ sideman Carlos Alomar & singer/co-vocal arranger of Bowie's _Young Americans_ album. More Simple Minds: 👉 Thirty Frames A Second 👉 All The Things She Said

[@bigneon_glitter]

@J ber Read it again. Read it out loud to yourself. Take your time.

[@daveingrey2615]

Now be nice. The lightning bolt made it a little confusing

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

This song was big here in the US too. They were not a one hit wonder here. I was a NY 80s teen and loved Simple Minds.

[@dewaynehunt5999]

One of my all time favorite songs

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

The background vocalist was Robin Clark. She also sung on David Bowie's album Young Americans.

[@welshlad6427]

Simple Minds we’re massive especially mid to late 80s in the UK, Europe and Australia with many hits. They had 3 hits in the USA 🇺🇸 with Don’t You Forget About Me, Alive And Kicking and a smaller hit All The Things She Said. Great band from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ Great live band also and have seen them many times. Female singer Robin Clarke who sang on their Once Upon Time Album and tour. Amazing singer 👍

[@UniversalBlackRocker]

And she was singing with David Bowie on couple songs on the album Young Americans with her husband Carlos Alomar (who played with Bowie off and on in the 70s, 80s and 90s and the future R&B legend Luther Vandross)

[@stephenulmer3781]

"Promised you a miracle" and "Up on the catwalk" are good Simple Minds songs too ☺

[@817mikeyh]

Great song, need to do Promised you a miracle or New Gold Dream. Music of my youth, listening to this walking down the street with my Walkman in my ears!!

[@xoxxobob61]

"Promised You a Miracle" was the first Simple Minds song I heard thanks to our New Wave station K-102 in the early 80's here in Miami !

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

Simple Minds are an impressive group and yes his voice is wonderful to listen to and there seems no strain to his singing. Another group I enjoy listening to who plays their instruments very well. I can't remember what else they have sung but they were very popular here in the UK. Take care and stay safe please everyone God bless you all love hugs and peace to you all Mary-Ellen UK

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Damn l miss the 80's. Life was so different back then. Everything was just less complicated.

[@xoxxobob61]

@Kesley? Life was complicated back in the 80's too...We just had great Music to get over it!

[@HappyAitch]

So true, I was a teenager and all I was worried about was what to wear when I went out to get sozzled with my friends 😆

[@kesleycottrell1416]

@@xoxxobob61 True, but there was a lot that was better. People would actually talk to each other. I remember just getting together with neighbors and just do things. I really miss that.

[@janosfernandez945]

I was born in 1973 and too young to understand that we were dancing on the edge of the volcano in the 80's. It struck me later but I think that every important band from that era gave their best whether good or bad because they knew that everything could end the next day...

[@jerrycote659]

This song was the follow up to “Don’t You Forget About Me” and reached #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, so, Simple Minds we’re definitely NOT a one hit wonder. And they were even more successful in the UK. There are so many great songs from this Scottish band. Here’s just a few which you should consider reacting to, “I Travel” which is an early song and the first one I ever heard by them. “Glittering Prize”, “Promised You A Miracle”, “Up On The Catwalk”, “Sanctify Yourself”.

[@ian6847]

Jerry you know your stuff 👍🏻

[@deejmum1]

Promised you a miracle is a cracking tune . Epitome of the 80s. I got tickets to see simple minds at Wembley arena last year and I think they are valid for sometime next year sometime in summer time

[@jerrycote659]

@@ian6847 Aw thanks! I really love Simple Minds so I guess I’m a bit biased. 😆

[@ian6847]

@@jerrycote659 I've seen them 18 times, so I feel the same, best band I have ever seen, enjoy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jerrycote659]

@@ian6847 😱 WOW! That is amazing! I’ve only been fortunate enough to see them twice during various US tours and another time when I was at Live Aid concert in Philadelphia which was short, only 3 songs, but, still awesome. Lucky you though. 18 times. Do you have a favorite song?

[@josephsmall4270]

Simple Minds were a great band. Their "Someone,Somewhere In Summertime" is my favorite song by them.

[@Cyssane]

Glad you're checking out more Simple Minds. Most people only know them from the Breakfast Club, but there's a lot more to them.

[@bobblebardsley]

It's hard to pause Simple Minds :D I *love* this song, the instrumental is so pure and his voice sounds so smooth, it has the sound of its time but it never really feels old, either. Incredible song, my life has been better with this track in it over the years.

[@badkitty4922]

He didn't need a lot of studio work on his voice, either. He was just as clear, strong and clean live.

[@MNDrummer]

This is such a great song with such a cool groove.

[@sandym4839]

"19" by Paul Hardcastle and "The Look of Love" by ABC. Both are early 80's songs.

[@grocerygoat06]

"All The Things She Said" is a another great 80's tune by Simple Minds. Great Guitar Bass sound, Great Vocals, and a Psychedelic music video!

[@wolffofwar]

Alive and Kicking is my fav by them, classic 80's

[@timlynch5710]

Check out "Love Song" and "The American", early 'dance club' hits. And the very druggy/trippy "I Travel." And there's "Promised you a Miracle", "New Gold Dream", "Up on The Catwalk" and "Waterfront". So many. I'm Canadian, they were huge here. Great post. You know what time it is.

[@josephsmall4270]

Their early stuff was great. I also love "Love Song" & "The American" from them.

[@pauldocmusic2411]

They had a huge following , one of the biggest groups in the 80s especially. They have at least a dozen big 'hits'. Nice reaction

[@jasonmoran4889]

So glad you checked another song from simple minds. "All the things she said" "Belfast child" "Waterfront" so many other songs you could check out. Love what you do, cheers from North London!!!

[@tonyktown]

As far as I'm concerned THIS is the anthem that represents life in the 80's. I miss those years so.

[@tracerow5516]

I always loved their drummer. I wish people took music seriously like this again.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Out of all the groups in the 80's this group...this group...as underrated as they are....were my favorite!!!! And I saw them in concert at the Santa Barbara Auditorium. Excellent Concert!!!!

[@numerikproductions]

I love the way he danced... And the backing vocals were unique to this album, new to us...

[@BrianChappie]

IMO, a much better song than Don’t You Forget About Me.

[@rebeltvr6046]

No.

[@_Shadoh_]

Respectfully disagree, I like Don't You way more than this.

[@NeutronDance]

Totally agree, it's one completely written by them, and embodies a more hopeful spirit and message.

[@GodWeenSatan]

Both are so great, they are equal for me

[@badkitty4922]

I totally agree!!😘😘💖💖

[@danieldube3715]

They were big in Canada, one my favourite band ever. You must listen to « She’s a River »

[@jackie_jrml]

Yesssss one of my favorite 80’s... thank you!!!!! Great song!! Great vocals! Definitely a feel good song for me. So uplifting! Gets into your soul. Your smile was huge!! Sadly they weren’t flashy or video eye candy like say Duran Duran or other big artists but man they made amazing music.

[@davidmoorecatdaddy6994]

When I'm feeling down , this song inspires me .

[@kimba3339]

Brings back so many amazing memories

[@neilt8863]

This is 36 years ago yet Simple Minds are still great today! Next you should do Waterfront or Belfast Child

[@rotcod2886]

In the Eighties, in high school, we loved this. Still do. But we used to sing "I like McChicken!"

[@samanthanickson6478]

😆

[@badkitty4922]

Lol!

[@johncall9090]

It's forever I like McChicken now....dammit!

[@allisonreed7682]

Lol! This song was popular when I was in high school. One guy we knew used to always belt out “Our lives are kickin!”! What great times those were!

[@kelloneill74]

lololololol!

[@zaak__1312]

"Belfast Child" and "Let there be Love" are both amazing. Also "Temptation" (Original & Brothers in Arms remix) by Heaven 17 are amazing

[@dav_49]

What a song. I love this. Try some more 80 stuff. Wang Chung ' dance hall days', The Adventures 'broken land', the lotus eaters ' first picture of you', Wah! ' story of the blues '. There are SO many i could suggest x

[@richardvinsen2385]

No amount of money could get me to stand on the edge of that cliff.

[@turdferguson400]

No. Fricken. Way. 😆😲

[@glenndouglas8822]

They are from Glasgow, the cliff was scared of Jim 🤣😂✌️

[@Shagyamum]

I would

[@salishseacycling]

They have so many good songs. Especially the album New Gold Dream.

[@tropenkindje1]

This was huge back in the days. The voice of Jim Kerr is incredible. Please react to All the things she said, Promised you a miracle, Belfast child,

[@briansw1519]

This comes from their Once Upon A Time Album which is full of songs of this calibre. A real blast.

[@HallyuHagdom]

One of the best concerts I've ever been to back in 1986. They opened with Waterfront and I lost my mind.

[@HallyuHagdom]

Wow this still gives me goosebumps.

[@wobblebottom101]

Jay my friend, Simple Minds are from Glasgow, Scotland & are still going strong. Singer Jim Kerr & guitarist Charlie Burchill are the only two originals left but are still touring as SM. Their current "40 Years Of Hits World Tour" has been stymied (for now) by the virus, but they are still recording new tracks and albums. I implore you to listen to one of their earlier tracks, "New Gold Dream ('81, '82, '83, '84)", - the German 12" Remix is the best version in my humble opinion and is available via KZbin. They have many, many more songs of untold awesomeness.

[@robinnelson1248]

LOVE Simple Minds...Speed Your Love to Me, Up on The Catwalk, Alive & Kicking, and soooo many others is classic His Voice and the Bassist

[@nataliebriant3947]

Such a banger! When the drums come in..pure joy!

[@samanthanickson6478]

they’re songs, especially this one, are awesome on the walkman. showing my age. 😆

[@anthonyv1719]

Jim Kerr one of the best voices in alternative music. This is when they went mainstream. If you want to see them at their peak of coolness check out the earlier song "LOVE SONG" tres cool. Small note - he married Chrissie Hynde from the Pretenders for awhile when they toured.

[@poppletop8331]

I saw them live in 1989- Roundhay Park, Leeds & 1991- Milton Keynes Bowl. To date they are still the best band I've seen live.

[@DizJakeOG]

One of my favorite 80s Bands

[@geoffreytbh]

It’s so awesome when you can tell a song touches your soul…..your smile and everything about you lights up

[@timwhitnell7145]

I wasn't much into Simple Minds as a young adult in the early 1980s but I always really liked this song and still do. It's a hidden gem.

[@Rxanne28]

One of my favorite songs from the 80's. Brings back memories. Rest in Heaven Tim Godwin.

[@HarveyTwoFaceDent]

Premier League opening song back in the day, TUNE. Belfast Child is another great song from them.

[@nifflofair6685]

McEwans lager advert song as well.

[@Jayjayuk12345]

'Let there be love' is also another great tune from Simple Minds.

[@johnryan7511]

Robin Clark is an American vocalist known for her work as a vocalist on David Bowie's 1975 album Young Americans and Simple Minds' 1985 album Once Upon a Time. Clark was born in New York. In 1966, when Clark was 16, she and future singer and songwriter Luther Vandross worked together after school in the stockroom at Alexander's department store in the Bronx. They started singing together and then joined a 16-member group called Listen My Brother, which was managed by the owners of the Apollo Theatre.[1] Clark began dating Listen My Brother member and Puerto Rican guitarist Carlos Alomar, and they were married in 1970.Their daughter, Lea-Lorién Karima Alomar, is also a singer, songwriter and recording artist. Clark appeared with Vandross and Alomar on David Bowie's album Young Americans, and her backing vocals can be heard on the album's title song.

[@forevercoke22]

Oh yeah! Another good one. I love this channel. It has me revisiting songs that I have forgotten back. Definitely adding this one to my playlist! 😁

[@elizabethstoffel1016]

Try Lloyd Cole and The Commotions, Rattlesnakes or Perfect Skin. They’re another 80s group you might like.

[@EchoBravo370]

Perfect Skin is such a banger.

[@stephenulmer3781]

I remember "Perfect skin"

[@lauce3998]

Oh, yes. "Charlotte street" is my favorite...and "James" is precious.

[@jennyc66]

YES! God if we could get into the ‘80s music that most reaction channels don’t it would be so cool. I loved it that you did “The Killing Moon.” Yes to Lloyd Cole’s albums Rattlesnakes and Easy Pieces, more Echo and the Bunnymen, The Smiths, XTC’s Skylarking, early R.E.M., The Cocteau Twins, The Cure, it goes on and on.

[@stephenulmer3781]

@@jennyc66 yes! and there's a lot ☺

[@chriscreekmore210]

Welcome back! Great song & reaction!

[@HighlandMike325]

Produced by Jimmy Iovine. Monster of a song... great reaction

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Brilliant. Saw them live many years ago, Belfast Child as the sun set was something special 😎❤

[@davidhoward6254]

Jayvee: "I like that transition"... Simple Minds: "Wait for the second one..." Just another reminder of what, IMHO, was one of the greatest decades in music. The 80's had so many unique sounds and talents, it was a great time for music lovers no matter WHAT genre of music you liked. I'm convinced that's why I can listen to groups like Parliament, Whitesnake, Simple Minds, and Kenny Rogers to this day because there was something to find across the entire musical spectrum.

[@lynroberts8888]

Hey Jaycee I saw Simple Minds live in the 80’s at Milton Keynes in the UK they were fantastic. The backing vocalist was there and she did an amazing job live and sang solo for ages. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to!

[@dennish300]

YES! So glad you finally reacted to this song!! I love the drum/bass build up at 6:26.. and her singing is what made this song sooooo awesome!

[@NeutronDance]

This was a Simple Minds song through and through, someone else wrote Don't You Forget About Me.

[@LeeDfined]

You did it...I am borderline obsessed with this song. I've always liked it but it took on a deeper meaning for me as I took a drive when my Nana was in hospice care. I will never forget that night. It was in Atlanta and raining cats and dogs and I turned on the radio...and THERE IT WAS. It soothed me and even though I knew what I was there for, this song made it easier.

[@alistaircampbell7564]

Alive and Kicking reached Number 3 in US billboard charts, a few months after Don't you forget about me got to number 1

[@pamchilton8129]

Does anyone remember when Simple Minds' first US video showed up on MTV in 1982? It was for Promised You A Miracle, a song truly representative of the New Wave era, and very hard to get out of your head! They have several other great songs, but this is the first of theirs I ever heard and it has a special place in my heart.

[@romainviry3185]

Such a uplifting song, they were epically equipped for deep songs

[@Qutertjuh]

Jim Kerr, lead singer of Simple minds has an amazing voice! Sad to see that new generations dont know some of the best music ever made. I am 27 myself and a huge Simple Minds fan! If i may suggest: street fighting years is very great. I think youll like it! Also Belfast child is a song you need to hear! Greeting from Michael

[@shunlvswx]

I was 5 years old when this song came out. So I didn't know them until I was older. When I got older, I remembered watching Don't You Forget About Me music video and of course hearing it in The Breakfast Club. I saw this video on MTV Classic channel a few hears ago. Love the song. Robin Clark has been around for a long time. Her husband played guitar in David Bowie's band for many years in the 70s and 80s and played on many of his albums. She also sang on David's Young Amerjcans album.

[@MP-kv3fo]

Awesome reactions. Love love to see younger people enjoying the richness of the music they inherited

[@roxannlegg750]

Thanksyou for covering our teen years...seriously. Thanks mate.

[@RichiesVinylTimeMachine]

This song is so extremely good. The build up, the fades, the piano, from beginning till end it is all spot on. lead singer: Jim kerr Female background singer: Robin Clark

[@kev7161]

Actually, this was a hit in the USA back in the day. I don't know if it was as well-received as "Don't You . . . ", but I actually like this better.

[@bobblowhard8823]

Jayvee, THIS is why so many of us who lived through the 80's knew what we had was so special!

[@TacShooter]

You also need to check out the official video by Big Country -- In a Big Country.

[@PhoenixRisen63]

I love this song...the dynamics when they build up to that soaring bridge!

[@back2black717]

Oh my gosh I just went back to high school hearing this! I loved this song! It's so much fun watching you enjoy these songs too!!

[@pp36]

Saw them live in the ‘80’s. A great show, high energy. Jim Kerr’s voice is underrated.

[@billyloveschips7595]

You need to listen to Belfast child by Simple minds 😁

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Simple Minds were one of my favorite new wave bands. Their albums New Gold Dream and Sparkle In the Rain are classics. For futher listening I'd suggest Sanctify Yourself, New Gold Dream, Up On the Catwalk, Book of Brilliant Dreams, Waterfront, Speed Your Love to Me and Promised You a Miracle. And always chose the extended mixes whenever possible, they always have a little extra!

[@NickelsonGuy]

You should listen to Belfast Child, which is about a bomb attack in Northern Ireland by the IRA (Irish Republican Army). The melody is inspired by a traditional Irish folk song, the song itself is something different compared to the other two Simple Minds hits you've reacted to. That is what shows the versatility of the band, so really worth a listen! Especially by the story it tells and the great black and white video that accompanies the song!

[@rickstir]

The wonderful talents of Robin Clark also featured on the album Once Upon A Time. Transformed their live shows

[@StephanieMarie]

Such a good song! 👍🏼

[@Melanie-le6mw]

🥂💯

[@elizabethlane880]

Incredibly moving song, so glad you chose to cover this one! Simple Minds are an incredibly underrated classic band! New Gold Dream, The Big Sleep, Hunter And The Hunted, American, Someone Somewhere In The Summertime... such incredible works!