Simple Minds - "BBC In Concert" 1979 (FM Broadcast)

[@brucefindlay]

Brilliant....haven't heard this for years and I I nearly forgot just how good it is. These were special times....smile.

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Bruce Findlay live music forever! 🎶🙏😀

[@brucefindlay]

@@ArtAndTalk Absolutely....my favourite time with Simple Minds were those early years and although there were some amazing and truly historical moments ( Live Aid /Mandela Concert/ re-opening Barowland ballroom Glasgow) the sense of discovery and adventure touring, during the first 5 LPs was special.

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Bruce Findlay an amazing journey for you, the band and all involved! Those first 5 records are so special and Innovative. First gig for me was 21st December 1982 at Tiffany's in Glasgow. Unbelievable setlist and sound. What was the title of their first book - "The Race Is The Prize". Sounds like it was for you and the guys! All the best and Happy New Year to you Bruce!

[@brucefindlay]

@@ArtAndTalk That Tiffany's gig is legendary....The Apollo had closed and Barrowlands was unused and forgotten at that time. Tiffany's was IT !

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Bruce Findlay thank God Radio Clyde recorded it and mixed it with interviews with the band in Belfast. Honestly think smaller venues are better. More intimate between band and audience. Even standing at the back! Those were the days right enough!!

[@joescott483]

Mick MacNeil decades before his time in keyboard playing

[@Hwral]

Fantastic bass sound on this recording! Derek Forbes sounds very close to J.J. Burnel from the Stranglers. No wonder things went downhill after he left the group.

[@ArtAndTalk]

+Amal Gamoth I've got my ticket to see J.J. Burnel and the boys next year on their "Black & White" tour. Can't wait to hear and see this great bass player in action! All the best!

[@mrcodhead67]

Amal Gamoth For me, Derek Forbes was the best bassist of that "Post-Punk" generation of approx 1978-82; I can't think of any better to eclipse him, but several nearly as good. He played it simple when he needed to, but came up with some outstanding riffs when it needed that something extra

[@rickyjaworek1268]

@@mrcodhead67 Hi there ! Barry Adamson for me, simply gorgeous bass. Saw the simps opening for Magazine Clouds in Edinburgh 1979. Agree downhill after Cacophony. But great music and memories. Secondhand Daylight was Magazines best. Cheers.

[@mrcodhead67]

@@rickyjaworek1268 Yes, he was another top bassist, just that I preferred Derek Forbes propelling the Minds with Brian McGee's drumming; top rhythm section of that Post-Punk era.

[@DavidLazarus]

Oh please! It just took a while for SM to find the right replacement. John Giblin is a great bass player, he just wasn't right for Simple MInds. Both Eddie Duffy and Ged Grimes are fantastic! In fact, I think Ged might be the best bass player SM has ever had. That said, yes, I very much enjoy Derek's work on the early albums.

[@mickmacneil1]

The sound mixer guy deserves a frigin medal, so cool.

[@ArtAndTalk]

@mickmacneil1 excellent sound as you say. As good as this was I slightly prefer the one a few months later in January 1980 at the same venue. It's funny to think this '79 gig was with The Pretenders! Edit: the producer for this and other BBC In Concert's was a guy called Jeff Griffin.

[@RandyLever]

Unbelievable, everything is just right. The balance between the instruments and the stereo image is amazing. Your synths and electric piano, occasionally panned, are absolutely spot on. You guys were such a tight unit. And Derek's bass sound and playing... wow, perfection. I wish I could have seen you live during that period. When you listen to this on headphones with your eyes closed, it's like you're almost there.

[@ArtAndTalk]

For anyone wanting the lossless audio of this concert: www.mediafire.com/file/8ic6uup81s1py3e/Simple_Minds_-_London_1979.rar/file Best wishes, A&T ✌️

[@mickmacneil1]

@@RandyLever couldn’t agree more more

[@Mark_Thompson_Author]

I was there with Rob Middleton... fabulous gig... and free at the BBC Paris Theatre.... Happy Days!

[@CatoMinor]

I always thought that "Scar" in "Cacophony" album was so beautiful that was a pity it was so short. And now i hear its long version. Outstanding!!!

[@Langy24]

This is absolutely brilliant. Loved this era of Simple Minds, you have made a happy man very old.

[@bubu9312]

Fabuleux enregistrement. Plus les années passent et plus je trouve les premiers albums de Simple Minds excellents!

[@scotttait2197]

Scar og , the here comes the fool , outstanding 👏 and one of the best versions of pleasantly disturbed 👍

[@jieveke]

Wow, this is pure magic from McNeil-Burchill-Forbes. Shows what great musicians and writers they already were at the start of their career. Sound quality beyond believe... Steaming hot versions of Chelsea and Plesantly. Thanks a lot A&T, great channel !

[@ArtAndTalk]

Good to know there are fans out there that like the very early Minds'. It's the sort of atmosphere on stage they created that was special. Thanks for your kind comments, appreciate that!

[@amnril]

@@ArtAndTalk I always thought Sparkle in the Rain was their last decent record and even then, when I heard SITR for the first time my initial thought was.... where’s the BASS? Then of course, it all went horribly wrong, fame in America, political.... nonsense, sad 😞

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Neil Riley I do have mixed feelings about Don't You... People seem to love it at the concerts. The same people that love This Fear Of Gods being played. It would require a whole book to say and be honest about what they did right or wrong in their history but the easiest thing to say is the original band should have stayed together. Still you can't make someone stay that is not fully committed to the band. All the best! 👍🎶

[@nysean1971]

I have long been a simple minds fanatic, but these early concerts illustrate what an amazingly dynamic band they were! Such fantastic live performers

[@thechipman2473]

Great performance, the early stuff is amazing, good to see some of them in the set lists in 2024!

[@MatthewPlunkett]

I’m in awe. MacNeil’s synth playing at the beginning blew my mind - sounds very experimental and just brilliant. Thanks so much for uploading this

[@radar670]

amazing!! really love hearing Derek Forbes live bass again :D

[@slashingblade1968]

This is ACE! It's nice to hear Jim Kerr how he should. Even the rest of band sound top quality. The good old days of Simple Minds at their best! Thanks for uploading ART & TALK

[@ArtAndTalk]

slashingblade1968 You are most welcome! The older I get the better the very early years of this band sound to my ears. Thanks and bye for now.

[@jameselliott8203]

I still remember listening to this all those years ago and this was my introduction to SM god I'd forgotten how brilliant they were they'd all be around 19 too .

[@jezza10181]

I love the guitar solo on 'Here Comes the Fool'. Charlie was playing out of his skin there.

[@ArtAndTalk]

@jezza10181 the band were one tight unit from the beginning! Only wish I knew of them when Brian was still there.

[@nadiaa2748]

Shame we don't have the matching pictures of their gorgeous selves! especially Mr Macneil.

[@flowerboy9419]

SM could easily compile a fantastic live album from these early concerts, or possibly a box set of the complete gigs(!). Thanks for uploading

[@redonblue99]

Excellent upload ,thanks

[@easytears]

Immensi! Non ho parole.

[@ArtAndTalk]

easytears It is an amazing wee concert alright! All the best to you.

[@CatoMinor]

At the end of "Pleasantly disturbed" Jim inserts a line taken from "Memory of a free festival" by David Bowie: " The sun machine is coming down and we're gonna have a party". Magnificent!

[@mrcodhead67]

Great version of Here Comes The Fool and Pleasantly Disturbed

[@Silvia-rm4uy]

🔝🔝💓Insuperabili, grandi

[@amnril]

Excellent stuff. SM really were brilliant once upon a time.... and yeah, they weren’t by then 🥴

[@joseluisaccinelli8805]

Tan Jovenes yktan geniales, dios mio.-

[@alexandregenereux5024]

Sound of the future Decade Live ! A great debut album made unforgettable Live performance recording Quality & this is I 👂👂! A Marvelous Smart Finest Scottish Epic refreshing New 🌊 by a Major Sonic Color Pioneer Baby Band!

[@bojanvladusic7673]

Cool

[@stephennash6153]

brilliant sound quality simple minds 79-82 as good as if not better than joy division/new order.

[@emiliogoller4474]

C'è un altro del 1980 con Room

[@mickmacneil1]

White light white heat, just a bit too groovy for me,

[@bojanvladusic7673]

Hi art&talk

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Bojan Vladušič Hi there! 😀👍

[@bojanvladusic7673]

@@ArtAndTalk how are you

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Bojan Vladušič I'm OK thanks. How are you?

[@bojanvladusic7673]

@@ArtAndTalk today is my birthday😄

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Bojan Vladušič Happy Birthday! Have a great day! 😀🎶🍻

[@michaelreid5307]

After New Gold Dream they went off the rails and tried to be another U2. Shame.

[@pressureworks]

Yes often forget to remember they were an interesting band, before the mega pop stars phase.

[@musicandfilms9956]

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