Simple Minds - Sanctify Yourself

[@jerryhoward8133]

This song is beyond righteous, it pulsates and penetrates my being. A band who brought so much great music to the 80’s and beyond.

[@darrelfairhurst2269]

Penatrates your being? Suits you sir!

[@kburnham8755]

SANCTIFY YOURSELF❤

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

_Once Upon a Time_ is my favorite album of all time. Bought it on vinyl at Eaton's in Sarnia Ontario nearly 40 years ago.

[@traceywoodward1354]

This song is 36 yrs old and it still sounds great

[@pierrebordeaux5771]

It sounds gigantic !!! 🌌🚀

[@trevorbishop2653]

Brilliant ❤

[@Massimo.RossiCfi]

La bella musica non invecchia mai. Specie quando il tempo che passa provoca una degenerazione. Siamo sommersi di "immondizia musicale" (cit.).

[@OrlaDigby]

Legend

[@maurizioallegrini]

​@@trevorbishop2653REALLY true!

[@matrix2709]

Recorded in Brussels... Vorst Nationaal ! 1985 I was there :) B/W images are also filmed in Brussels... Great concert later the same day.. a cold day in december ..

[@danielmarquis5258]

One of the most underrated Bands of the New Wave Era . Jim is quite the Frontman.

[@clincpb8903]

Not underrated by me.

[@vanhalenrulz9474]

@@clincpb8903 I bought this album in 1985 and I've loved it ever since.

[@davidfaulkner7805]

Underrated? They were massive in the 80s for quite a few years. Great band. I'm just revisiting some of the songs I haven't heard in 30+ years.

[@danielmarquis5258]

@@davidfaulkner7805 Sorry, I was referring to the fact that they have many great songs besides "Don't you forget about me." I have a box set of their first 5 Albums and all I have to say is, Wow!!! Celebrate and 30 Frames a Second are absolutely brilliant songs.

[@davidfaulkner7805]

@@danielmarquis5258 I remember them having a very broad appeal too: Not only did they appeal to top of the pops fans but also to mature music fans who bought their albums in millions. I just looked this up because I'm certainly no expert, "Simple Minds have achieved 24 top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart and 25 top 75 albums on the UK Albums Chart, including five number one albums"

[@selinaogorman8380]

Missing the 80s so much and simple minds proves it how great it truly was.❤️

[@mercedes25fl]

OMG i know right. Wish I could go back in time and just stay there.lol

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I freaking agree with you on this one 💯👌😎👍

[@selinaogorman8380]

@@anibalbabilonia1867 thank you yes I was born in the 1980s what a great time for music glad I was born.😊✌🏼

[@lynneroberts3628]

So do I 😢

[@casinipaolo2046]

Negli anni 80 questi artisti sembravono normali, ora possiamo dire che erano straordinariamente magnifici

[@terrencereardon6374]

RIP John Giblin the bass player. Mel Gaynor is a phenomenal drummer. The Once Upon a Time album was a 1980s classic

[@elizabethdouglas8854]

I don't want to be 49. I want to magically wake up in my perfectly wall papered room, McDonald's burger phone on my desk, my posters of Kirk Cameron on my wall, my radio alarm playing B104 in Edinburg, Tx with the Mad Mexican DJ introducing this song, and I wake to my reality in the mid 80s. I would love a do over! All of us 80s kids do. Every time I hear Simple Minds or Tears For Fears, I am magically transported.... in my mind 😞

[@frasseh]

right !

[@Daniii_ofcc]

Same Same 😊😊

[@kburnham8755]

The 70s 4 me❤

[@kburnham8755]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marclawrence66]

This song sounds as vibrant & fresh today as the first time that I heard it many years ago. Easily one of my all time favourite bands. Mel Gaynor is one of the best drummers in the business & this song proves it. Dont even start me about Charlie Burchill as a guitarist and Jim is so underated as a singer and frontman. Believe me - live, this man exudes warmth and charisma. Truly amazing band.

[@avocate2017]

Marc Lawrence Agreed. Most '80s post-punk bands that had distinct guitar sounds didn't have powerful drums, but Simple Minds did. "Sanctify Yourself," "Waterfront," and "Speed Your Love to Me" were prime examples. Those were the days of great Celtic rock bands, like U2, The Alarm, Big Country, and Simple Minds.

[@darrenhughes6813]

The awesome eighties. This song always reminds me of a holiday I took in salou in 1986. Totally brilliant

[@avocate2017]

Sadly, Mel Gaynor is no longer in the band. It's not the same without his powerful drumming.

[@Crezelltree4261]

Marc Lawrence: Well said.I saw them live.Boy,did they work the audience. One of the few live performances that still stand out in my mind even today.

[@tanyavernon8459]

I've always been a great admirer of Charlie Burchill's guitar work, and you can tell Mel's drumming a mile off.

[@gedmack7012]

The best band to come out of Scotland, in my opinion.

[@JaimeMartinezJr-k5v]

Up there with Big Country..

[@Wildzippy]

Their best song, so uplifting and it still sounds fresh today.

[@PolCarozzi]

Me gusta esta joya que salio en 1986 arriba simple minds❤00😊

[@PolCarozzi]

Amor para esta gran banda❤

[@keithluhrs5538]

So, am I only one who thinks this way but doesn't the drummer just KILLS it and make this song???? Wow, he was so instrumental in the sound of Simple Minds and is a great musician

[@rdrderuiter]

I miss the 80s! The best time of my life! Simple Minds my favorite band of the 80s! Sanctify Yourself is from 1986,i was 22 years old,i had the best time of my life. The 80s please bring them back!

[@joegriego3091]

This video screams, "80's", with shoulder padded shirts, jerry curls, neon colors. Great stuff.

[@aniphoenix8471]

I'm 22 currently. I'm listening this tonight... For the first time.

[@James-en4cx]

Kind of remember this song from when I was a kid.

[@antonystringfellow5152]

One of the best decades in the history of the World! I can only hope that there'll be more to come. Doesn't look too likely at the mo, but you never know.

[@elliesings9508]

Omg, I forgot how much I loved them. And this song

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man I still get chills when listening to this masterpiece of a song!👌🥰👉♥️👍🙏long live the legends Simple Minds!🙏♥️

[@bernadettefoster6038]

OMG! The memories this song brings! My beautiful sister in the black leggings and beret and white baggy shirt. She ingrained Jim Kerr songs into my mind forever. RIP big sis ♥

[@kevincarlton940]

Lovely that God bless your sister 🙏

[@bernadettefoster6038]

@@kevincarlton940 Thank you very much. 🙏

[@dea4196]

God Bless.

[@yetino]

Whole Unce Upon A Time album is just masterpiece but Sanctify Yourself is ahead of the game :)

[@belal650]

great song, intense lyrics. this was a pretty big hit in the 80's in the US, yet you never hear it anymore, what a shame.

[@imsocuez]

It is a shame. Such talented band. One of the best.

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

Radio Stations Do Not Have It In Their Playlists, Shame! Same Old Crap They Play Over And Over.

[@rockvilleraven]

@@AlexDeChristian6323 Only place would be KROQ HD 2 Roq of the 80s, WLIR.FM, ALTROK Radio, if you have a WiFi Hotspot, you ask to play various stations.

[@josephbradshaw3294]

@@AlexDeChristian6323 I heard it on the radio days ago

[@AHeady]

So so great ❤

[@annesims2744]

Went to their concert in Vancouver in 1986, he dressed just like this. Oh the memories of the 80's

[@lesteringram7549]

The 80's was the last decade of extraordinarily great music.

[@davidlowe8084]

I can't remember did they open or close with Somewhere in Summertime ?

[@bigchrissmusicguitarsenter22]

@@lesteringram7549 The internet ruined music as we know it, In the 80's you had bootleg tapes, but music sales were high and even a one hit wonder could make career on 1 song but once people didn't have to pay anymore the incentive for artists to create a great product went down the tubes.

[@josephbradshaw3294]

@@bigchrissmusicguitarsenter22 the internet has opened it to a bigger audience.. which I think only helps

[@lilyrobert2224]

I was there too! Great memories, one of my first concerts I went when I was in high school. I remember just bopping with the crowd all night, just pure fun!

[@davidcoblentz7468]

This is back when music was fun. we enjoyed playing. No judgment, just fun. I miss those days. This was one of my favorite songs.

[@karstenkruse8111]

This is the age ..... of the Big Music of Simple Minds with their album "Once upon a time" and upcoming "Live - in the City of Light".

[@nicholasjolt6200]

This was a massive hit in the 80's. You really needed to have lived in the 80's to know how large Simple Minds was during the decade. Mind you there was nothing simple about their success.

[@markwiggett1964]

One of the best pop songs of all time

[@jeffuberuaga4673]

Simply minds is simply the best!!! Drop the mic i am out!!!

[@jajabinkja2455]

finally got to see them live at 02 arena and they were awesome!!

[@luismiguelgarronrevaliente51]

They were. I was there.

[@JeffTheNebraskaDJ]

ANOTHER TIMELESS CLASSIC! 80"S MUSIC RULES!! the dj

[@JlLaval]

The best album of simple mind

[@stefanvolkmer8613]

Yes!!!!

[@joannemker3453]

80s Rocked!!!❤❤❤

[@mattmyers5486]

This is my favorite tune from them. More so than Don't You Forget About Me. This song is just powerful on so many levels.

[@paulvonk1421]

Simply Incredidle

[@marcotorrespaz2082]

Great Remenber !! Enjoy from Lima Peru 🇵🇪 !!

[@charlottecorday8494]

The energy in this song is off the charts, it gets me SO amped up!

[@TheRjb2010]

A few years ago, someone asked me if I could get a time machine and go back in time, what band from the 80s and what band from the 70s would I want to see. Without a blink, I said Simple Minds. Their music and words were just so great and inviting. They have such a great great sound, and, you kids today, you have no idea how great real music sounds. You have to go back and listen to the fantastic music that we grew up with. Fantastic.

[@athansky25]

When I'm down this gives me fix.🎧 Timeless. Classic. Nostalgic. May 2022 still Ecstatic.🎶🎸🎹🥁 This great music debuted 1985. Love Jim Kerr's powerful voice! 🎤

[@tw6873]

This song still brings me back to life, all these years later. I was 14 the first time I heard it, one of my favorites to this day.

[@greghall7796]

So beautifully stated - cheers 😊

[@JaimeMartinezJr-k5v]

Such a beautiful song and powerful that carries a great message...If more people would sanctify themselves this world will be a better place...Thank you Jim Kerr and The Boys with Robin for this classic nugget .

[@jamesfox2579]

My very last bestest friend of 35 years, and in the whole world, passed away today, on this day in 2014. Everytime I hear this song it reminds me of him, especially this particular one since he loved it. We caught the show together once. Rest in peace my dear friend. Love forever, Jim 05/03/18

[@robkooiker1497]

Timeless masterpiece

[@mattdawg83686]

The rhythm section is still banging even in 2019!

[@castercamber]

Thumping bass line hammers it home.

[@damongarcia4361]

Great song, Great times! Mel Gaynor perfects the art of what great drumming is!

[@sharonjohnson8394]

What a song ❤ best decade ever ...58 and still loving this ....best music

[@archiveseeker]

Set yourself free!

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

This song debuted at #40 on billboards top 40 hits on 2/8/86 and it peaked at #14 for two weeks.

[@manweller1]

Omg I so miss the 80s ❤

[@jonaldblip_]

I’m speechless. This is what rock ‘n roll used to be like. This is what made men want to sing or play guitar, so that women would throw themselves at them. This is from a time when you would see a happy-looking singer and think, “Has this guy always been able to control his life like this? Unbelievable.”

[@222rollover]

This is some of the most uplifting music I’ve heard. Enjoying the cd. Thank you.❤

[@alvardiez838]

Once Upon A Time was Simple Minds' last GREAT album

[@HighlandMike325]

Love is all you need

[@jeffreyschwartzberg7827]

Is it possible I was 25 when the great Sanctify Yourself came out now 36 years later at 61 it still sounds so good.The music today isn't as good.Glad we have great music like this to listen to.Everybody please get vaccinated!!!

[@wendydyer6462]

36 years??? Wow I still love it!! 80s songs never die!!

[@francovasco4074]

Simple Minds foreverrrrrrrrrrrr.

[@elizabethreger5103]

CFNY Toronto 80s New Wave Era, fantastic!

[@1009pete]

im 52 i saw this same concert in auckland 30 years and i was 22 right in my prime and it went off

[@Colin-vj3fn]

This is one of the best songs ever

[@jonathanaguero884]

Underrated full of energy! Control yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome drum all throughout the song 1:52 2:20 Mel Gaynor!

[@valhalla7408]

1:50 Cute moment between Jim Kerr and the sensational vocalist Robin Clark: Robin is married to Carlos Alomar, longtime David Bowie guitarist and is Lea-Lorién's mother :)

[@silviazac9698]

The 80's were simply amazing and this band at that time was the symbol of the period, second to none.

[@marciac7026]

One of my favorite songs of the 80's and Simple Minds one of my favorite bands, such an awesome band. I will never forget and will keep listening to their music.

[@yolandacamino8188]

One of my favourite tracks of Simple Minds. Nice memories of my childhood

[@ichabodcrane2487]

I love this a**-kicking simple minds song. Well written, well sung, and the guitars and drums gave so much strength. 💪😎

[@ninersdd21]

I know Don't You Forget About Me is iconic, but this song is way better

[@lantose]

It’s spiritual and uplifting......not to mention a great rock song!

[@Jeckxdeel]

Alive and kicking is iconic too!

[@rodchapple2598]

This is off the charts this song.

[@davidkinkaide1467]

I finally figured it out. Jim Kerr’s voice is a cross between Billy Idol and Bono.

[@Alessandro---]

Recorded in Brussels ... I'm in that crowd (freebie afternoon gig in Forest National to record the video)

[@ajsky1066]

Man! You have lived if you were alive in the 80's. The GOLDEN DECADE !

[@owenjackman426]

Brussels the Houston of Europe!

[@deltaframes-os4km]

sweet mate. 👍😃👍

[@chrisc1257]

Extortion.

[@KimPhilby203]

What year ?

[@LindeeNavratil]

Love Simple Minds🎉

[@franciscodesa9846]

What times good, wos the years 80, and 90 and 92 it.save the years 80, wos the glore.

[@zoso73]

Senior year of high school when this hit radio. Ridiculous amounts of great music in the early- and mid-80s.

[@thealchemist9025]

I too miss the 80’s but the economic conditions were pretty hard for my family and many of my neighbors and friends. But I’d do miss so many things.

[@bright_morning_star8212]

Got saved around this time, Sanctify yourself unto the Lord. Well sang Jim!

[@OFFICIALGUSRICHLEN]

I don't why I always thought INXS did this song. Great tune.

[@murielabela7298]

Ça 🍾 ça peter ça pète du 🥊 du rock bellechanson textes et musique 🎶 🎶 🎶 💰 😋 groupe

[@jeffj9322]

Happy Birthday Mick MacNeil born on July 20, 1958. He is a Scottish songwriter and keyboardist. He is best known as a former member of the group Simple Minds. MacNeil joined Simple Minds in 1978 and left in 1990. During his time with the band, he was recognized as one of their main composers. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_MacNeil

[@janthomson7697]

Great music.

[@joegriego3091]

Man I had completely forgotten about this classic. Great song.

[@sharonsettle9079]

Me too.

[@jenniferclark9842]

Interesting that Jim's holding a dove in the video, and the song is "Sanctify Yourself". The Holy Ghost is often portrayed as a dove (in fact, in one instance in the Bible, the Holy Ghost took the form of a dove), and the work of the Holy Ghost is sanctification.

[@jenniferclark9842]

Ray-ray Monroe I was only making an observation, and just because it's religious in nature doesn't mean you have to get your knickers in a twist. Sheesh.

[@jenniferclark9842]

***** Thanks for the compliment.

[@christopherharper1972]

Jennifer Clark God bless you Jennifer. Even though the band was not specifically Christian,many of their songs could be taken as such.New Gold Dream, Glittering Prize, Sanctify Yourself, etc. Strangely enough Bono has professed Christianity and U2 is still wildly popular, lol

[@timmmahhhh]

I don't care for religion but in all fairness its pretty difficult to not think of religion in a song called sanctify yourself. Give Jennifer a break.

[@stephenpaulwilson6496]

Hallelujah and Amen

[@LaNellLong]

I LOVE THIS SONG!

[@John32070]

I always have wondered who the backup singer is and if she did anything solo after? She certainly adds to their sound.

[@emmasheehan5150]

Still one of my favourites from the boys..Love love love them...

[@kennymiller6633]

Once Upon a Time is such an underrated album.

[@HoratioFitzbastard]

They're one of the great bands period, but my lord, their rhythm section is something else again.

[@ljinbs]

Robin Clark was an amazing backup singer!

[@jas-xr3po]

Minds always make the fierce songs💥💥💥

[@kinglerxst7984]

Was there (Vorst-Nationaal Brussels) with a girlfriend when they recorded this clip. Because they were late on arrival, the band treated us to a 30' mini-concert. At 3:16 my girlfriend can be seen sitting on my shoulders dead-center stage. Fond memories!!! And great band :-)

[@davidromoser5295]

Once Upon a Time very underrated album with lots of great tunes. The addition of Robin Clark turned the volume to 11.

[@kenlee5705]

Such a great song !!

[@patrickstocks3986]

Is this the age of the thunder and rage Can you feel the ground move 'round your feet? If you take 1 step closer, it'll lead to another The crossroad above is where we meet I shout out for shelter, I need you for something The whole world's out, they're all on the street Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, in your eyes Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Be a part of me, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, set yourself free In pictures of living, in bloodshot a vision Sweet miracles and strange circumstances I see the sun up, the showdown, the cool winds that blow down On the big beat that lifelong romance is You've got a gun in your hand, you're making self-plans Stay with me all through the night Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, open up your heart Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Be a part of me, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, set yourself free You can't stop the works for a boy or a girl Sweet victims of poor circumstances But you can pour back the love, sweeping down from above Giving hope and making more chances Well, I hope and I pray that maybe someday You'll come back down here and show me the way Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, open up your heart Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, set yourself free (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (Sanctify) oh, sanctify yourself (Sanctify) (Sanctify) (Sanctify) sanctify yourself

[@saharahashaart2802]

Ty🖒

[@rjjcms1]

Ta very much.

[@cristinajimenez4910]

Gracias desde España 🍀👍

[@athansky25]

1980s ! The Best of Generation X. 1st on my Playlist. 1985 was the best year of my adolescence: High school music fun. Carefree days of my youth. Songs from 80s were called New Wave mostly British Irish bands dominate the Billboards Pop Charts. Duran Duran Tears For Fears SimpleMinds Spandau Ballet PetShop Boys Wham OMD Culture Club Flock of Seagulls A-ha 😁😃😍

[@deemdoubleu]

Saw these at Milton Keynes Bowl in the mid 80's. Very memorable, great live band.

[@allanmcdowall71]

I was there also... It was hot summer and the day England played Argentina and Diego had a wee hand fae the lord... It was shown on the big screens each side of stage😅😮🎉

[@lordvonlord]

That guitar...

[@athansky25]

Im an 80s child LONG LIVE THE 80s ! The Best Days of My Life !

[@RyanCoomer]

I am pretty sure I stole Jim's moves more than a few times on stages ahhaahahah

[@johnhowells1493]

I was very lucky to meet the group back stage at the assembly rooms in derby back in the day night I'll never forget seen u2 as well

[@RyanCoomer]

THIS IS ONE IN A LIFETIME MUSIC THAT lasts FOREVER. I mean, once you hear it, it will transport you back to places you were once in. It's a time of life sound and lyrics ... ahhhh I gotta stop I gush too much over this band. hahahaha

[@frankesposito2182]

Great band 🙏🙏🙏

[@camtheoz]

Addicted to humming this tune - been in my head all week - SUCH a great number, still!

[@RBS_]

...THE follow-up single to the MASSIVE "Alive & Kicking"; ..MAN, whatta TIME! ...I had this on 45, along with "Sisters Are Doin' It..." (Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin), "Russians" (Sting), & "Beats So Lonely" (Charlie Sexton)..... did Anton Cjorbin(?) direct this!? ...It's got his vibe on it.... I always LOVED Jim's blouse, Beret n' leggings combo, It's WAS the 80's, after all!!! ...ha-HAA!!

[@sarahtonen4873]

deeply underrated band

[@fireeyes5399]

you're right Sarah, so underrated. I love this band so much. They had so many good songs besides "don't you forget about me" I love them live

[@methodicalmysticbutterflyi2669]

Shockingly so. I don't understand it, because they're pure awesomeness!

[@libaleipa]

​@@fireeyes5399With besides, do you mean "along with" or "unlike"?

[@i_thomson]

Anton Corbijn getting a little practice and location spotting done ahead of his classic “Headhunter” video for Front 242.

[@shadydave]

what a fantastic song :) never get tired of this.

[@katrinasadler6101]

Love this song. 💖

[@rhondasummers9427]

What? The drummer smiled? That's a first. Love this song. 💖 OMG!!! I love Simple Minds!!!!!!

[@John923T]

Great song from a great time, I had a similar look back in the day...a leather beret with a Scottish Silver Wolfs head (Campbell family crest) on the side, a long gray wool coat, jeans and combat boots, smart for it's day. Going to dance clubs feeling chic and girls were just so delightful. Miss those days, good times were had by all. This song brings it all back. ✌️2 ya who remember