Simple Minds on Musi-Video Show ( full interview )

Iconic Montreal music show from the 80s, featuring top international talent from that era.
VJ Richard Berle interviews Jim Kerr and Derek Forbes (1981)

[@guyincognito1560]

Such mellow and polite guys, Jim with his stammer but he sings like an emperor.

[@rmzidann]

Wonderful interview. Derek is an amazing bassist! And Jim’s stutter was present at this time. He got over it. 👍👌

[@Bigsbeee]

They just always knew how good they where. Those first albums are incredible. I first picked up a bass at 16 because of Derek. 1979 To see Derek and Mick play again would bring me great happiness. I fear there is more chance of seeing Elvis play again though. One of THE greatest bands ever.

[@meangradin]

I saw an interview a few years ago in which the band were almost apologetic for the first few albums. Jim said they were derivative and poor imitations of kraut rock. Personally, i prefer the synthpop albums to the rock releases

[@ivorbiggun710]

@@meangradin Me too. Can't understand why they would think like that. Sparkle in the Rain was just about bearable with a couple of good tracks. Everything after that was just stadium rock. Empires and Dance, Sister Feelings Call and NGD were great. In fact I'd say NGD was the pinnacle of their creativity. A masterpiece and brilliantly produced by Peter Walsh. I think it was their stadium rock stuff which was derivative.

[@haroldvaison]

derek forbes is the best

[@rmzidann]

@@meangradin.. I think their thinking has changed. Which is why they did the 5 X 5 Tour a while back (that would have been the gig to attend).

[@9700jb]

What a great band. Phenomenal.

[@peterwojnar5781]

Wow...this is classic. Thanks for posting.

[@exactsame]

Only 21 here...amazing!

[@mrfindus8312]

If they were promoting the album 'Empires and Dance', this interview likely took place in 1980.

[@brucefindlay]

1981

[@brucefindlay]

fascinating. ......good post .....and .....a great album !☺

[@singing894]

They were the greatest band on the planet from 80-81. Amazing. Never recovered from losing Brian McGee.

[@pietroprogman]

@@singing894 1979-1983

[@emcash7042]

I love their accent 💚

[@Silvia-rm4uy]

Jim wow wow wow Wonderful

[@Silvia-rm4uy]

Beautiful guy's

[@HighlandMike325]

The Toronto gig in 81 audio is on KZbin

[@southiland]

Oh Derek!

[@johnobrien1965]

On this interview Jim has the best Bryan Ferry hair cut on this side of Bryan Ferry

[@ronaldoud]

Yeah Right...was. I still am and DF is still cool up to today! Excellent stuff though!!!

[@gabriellamangano7127]

Love Jim ❤

[@beckyoneal738]

Oh, to be 28 again

[@Premonition64]

March 1981

[@ivorbiggun710]

Jim actually looks like Gary Numan here. They look so young and are clearly a bit shy.

[@chantalchantal8063]

Super beaux Jim et Derek

[@maurobarella8829]

Immenso Jim

[@chantalchantal8063]

Jim et Derek deux beautés différentes

[@bla7098]

❤👍

[@garrybaldy327]

How can anyone think this was circa 1983 when they are promoting Empires And Dance which came out in 1980?

[@henryperrier7285]

empires and dance

[@martin_minimalwave]

Is there more than the interview?

[@finlaybiddlesden2426]

I wish Derek would shut up, Jim can’t get a word in…!😂

[@Funkywallot]

" Still revoreing from a hangover" LOL. They would have been persecuted today

[@StrawberrySunday212]

I was obsessed with SM and particularly Jim Kerr, I thought he was beautiful. There he is rather tasty. Ive no idea what accent hes fkn speaking in tho. He goes from Scottish to Irish to American 🤣🤣

[@angiepanjie]

Almost sounds like he had a slight stutter. Very staccato speech pattern here.

[@StrawberrySunday212]

@@angiepanjie yeah he had..think it was more nerves TBH..He doesn't seem to have it now though.

[@angiepanjie]

It’s there still very slightly. I listened to another recent video and I can hear the wee gaps in words. Nowhere near like it was though. He did have a weird accent in this interview too😁…that’s away now.

[@glenndouglas8822]

@@angiepanjie He as had a very bad stutter all his life, that's the reason he sings as it was part of his therapy to help me get rid of his stutter at school. That's why his accent can be all over the place at times. Hope that helped 🙌✌️🎅

[@angiepanjie]

@@glenndouglas8822 that makes sense. He’s achieved so much in life hasn’t he. He didn’t let it hold him back.