Simple Minds - Hammersmith Odeon, London, 12th May 1984 (Audio)

[@grizzadams2110]

This is a band on top of the world. You can hear and feel it. All playing out of their skin..... and Derek on bass is FUCKING AMAZING

[@paulinewoods]

The best band in the world by far

[@sandy108freckles]

I was there on this day! Front row. Jim pulled a bunch of us up onto the stage to dance with him.

[@Paul-mol]

Best tour and setlist of SM ever.

[@chrisarnold4709]

Just love these early versions of The American! Played loud, lights off, takes me away. NGD brilliant as always, my favourite track. So many memories of seeing them live. Fantastic!!

[@hector3730]

Great version of King Is White And In The Crowd

[@patriziabonini3324]

❤

[@kerrfal]

Triple wow! Only the beginning is a complete different level! Another gem. Thank you so much. Enrico

[@ingocolonia1129]

Great gig!! Good sound quality!! Thanks to Kerr, Burchill, MAC NEILL, FORBES, GAYNOR!! Reunification now please!!!!!!

[@garyandrewimrie687]

never gonna happen

[@stevecoombs4570]

Listening to this concert (thanks again Art & Talk) would I be a heretic by stating that this concert clearly demonstrates the transition of the band to the one that for many lost their way- the beginnings of the stadium band. Many great tracks but a feel that the journey away from the early work which was so incredible was being sacrificed - the edginess of their earlier shows is being lost already. Anyway still love the band but feel sad about where they went

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Steve Coombs you make a valid point. Definitely became an arena sounding band with SITR and its tour. Loved the energy and enthusiasm of these concerts but the New Gold Tour was so special to me and thousands more I'm sure! Thanks Steve and all the best! 👍🙏

[@stevecoombs4570]

@@ArtAndTalk have really appreciated all your efforts in producing what has been such great memories - 40 years on I still listen to the band although the majority of tracks being NGD or earlier - so while I was disappointed with the direction taken they provided me and continue to with wonderful music - for me The American will always be the outstanding track and again thank you for the opportunity to capture the band at their sublime best - cheers mate

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Steve Coombs thank you!!

[@markjames688]

Totally agree! Saw this gig after seeing them at The Lyceum Christmas 83. That was the exit for me.

[@bojanvladusic7673]

Thank you!!!!

[@leesandiford1557]

Great stuff 👏 👍

[@gianlucagenovese8701]

Goosebumps!!! Absolutely beautiful‼️ thank you again and again👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@StevoMusicManUK]

I went to all 8 shows - Saturday to Saturday, arrived at the first night with a suitcase :) Great shows. It wasn't originally 8 nights, but after Jim lost his voice before one of the B'ham shows, these were re-arranged and more dates added. Silent Running supported each night, very good they were too. I'm sure if memory serves me right their drummer had a broken leg or arm.

[@kerrfal]

Wow! U did 8 nights! Must have been great

[@ArtAndTalk]

@Steve I preferred your first response to this concert - "88 nights" before you corrected it! Ha-ha brilliant! 😂👍

[@StevoMusicManUK]

@@ArtAndTalk yes I didn't realise at first, yes it was amazing. I also on the final day went to the FA Cup Final with my uncle who was a Watford fan, they lost 2-0 to Everton. So the gig was a great way to chill out afterwards

[@leighchapman8464]

I was there for all eight nights too. It was an incredible experience. This was their best line up. I still go to see them live whenever I can and they are still a great band but this era was unbeatable.

[@guedin62]

Good job thanks a lot 👍👍👍

[@leonardoimparato2285]

Londra milano teatro lapugnaro. Dortumund. New Jersey Grandissimi concerti thank art. Talk

[@BjoernLewin]

Jim's Lalalalalala on Book of Brilliant Things propably sounded better in his head... I prefer the Dortmund version over this one!!!

[@jameshill5621]

Aged 14 with a bootleg of one of these shows, you certainly felt like a naughty insider. Happy days indeed. What a band they were in those days. Not seen them in concert since 95 however I’d see them again if they got Mel Gaynor back-in.

[@andrewchadwick5797]

He drummed with them on numerous tours since he left for the 95 tour! Lol. He toured with them from 97-2017 so only a further 20 years 😂😂

[@plym1969]

Saw them this week. The 2024 version of the band is brilliant. Full of life and energy with a brilliant drummer.