Simple Minds Wembley 1989

Simple Minds feature on the Wembley concerts of late July 1989. Includes live footage of the song "Street Fighting Years" (intro), "Waterfront" and "Sanctify Yourself" (outro). Also, an interview with Jim Kerr. Broadcasted on "Countdown Revolution" (Australian television).

[@Calmitsok]

I was there. It was perfection. Remains one of the best bands over ever seen

[@dannycrotch5188]

Me too, I still have the ticket stub £16:50p, My friends left me there, I was a little inebriated, I slept in an unlocked Bovis Construction hut at Liverpool street station, and travelled back to Norwich the next day.

[@catherineknight6116]

Such a great gig. Gun were simply superb, Texas rocked the stadium and the moment Jim stepped on stage was something I have never forgotten. It was my first big gig and is a feeling 8 have never forgotten.

[@Carndog1971]

I remember it well, we set off on the 180 mile journey and had a car accident after about 50 miles. We got recovered back home, managed to get a new radiator, pulled the front of the car out and fitted the radiator and then set off again. The waterfront bass line started as we ran up the steps, its as if they waited for us

[@batphink2655]

Glad you all were ok and got to the show!

[@david.a.i]

I was there! I was 18 and got the train down from Manchester with a mate. It was my first SM gig and a day/ night that I'll never forget - Magical times!

[@karenbeckinsale4201]

Same I was with my boyfriend omg he was so miserable got rid of him after but he ruined it for me and Texas was there I will never forget IV got the photos has well I had to send away for them thay were the days never forget

[@darrengrimmer8541]

Great night I was 19 back then.. went with a few friends.. For me the best live band in the world.. Gun were really good I remember.. Shame Derek wasn’t with them on bass at that time.. that said I thought that was a great line up.. It was sad when the line up kept changing soon after this time but great memories

[@paulbradnick786]

They had a few years where they were best in the world..had the pleasure at MK bowl 91.

[@pykeranger]

first saw them at milton keynes june 22nd 1986, i was 15 years old and made the trip with 2 school pals from south wales, it was the most amazing day of my life, and a real bookmark in my life. just wish there was footage available. saw them at cardiff in 1989 and justified my rants about how good they were live, my mates who were not minds fans were blown away!

[@robyg70]

This is the year I first saw Simple Minds, in Melbourne. Hearing this gives me goose bumps!!! Really! Thank you Tony for keeping these beautiful memories alive.

[@johnmortimer211]

i was there it was brilliant ,gun supported who i thought were brilliant texas supported to who were good as i recall it was pissing it down but dried up for the one and only simple minds

[@philscott8158]

John thanks for that, I couldn’t remember who supported Simple Minds other than Texas (their first major gig) yes of course it was ‘Gun’ - great memory. I thought people wearing plastic rain covers were bonkers as it was so humid and hot at Wembley but then the clouds opened and we were all completely drenched! Great concert though - where has the 29 years gone?!!!

[@chrismadge7292]

I was there too, a fantastic day day.Gun, Texas, and Simple Minds . I was on the left hand side as you looked at the stadium, towards the front under the roof. I dont remember the rain though! Simple Minds were one of the best big stadium bands ever.

[@MrBerksboy]

I was there, front row and boy did it rain plus front row you do get crushed and have limited view of the stage.

[@vespasianlegx11]

Terrible song to open up with. Should have been waterfront every time.

[@welshlad6427]

Totally agree.

[@antonyjohnson6759]

Take me back to 89 anyday!! Great times!!

[@mrbenj]

That was amazing to see ... I was there .. an 18 year old Aussie in the Mecca of venues to see his Favourite Band playing ... It's amazing to think then I was 40 + metres away and I was blown away by how huge, amazing and 'close' they were .. now in the 20 odd years since then .. I've seen them in a lot of different gigs .. met them .. had beers with them .. and sat across from them eating sushi .. and still get blown away by who they are .. as people and as a band!!

[@TheSimplyminds]

omg i was there was the best show on earth... was unbelieveable i remember thanking so much that big sleep and the stunning belfast child came on just to rest. it was a battle at the front. the crowd was almost silent when jim alone started singing belfast child it was spin tingling

[@darrenpark11]

Jim, much as i love you man that half american half glasgow accent is horrific for fucks sake. Thankfully he started talking normally soon after

[@sweeney37]

I was there one of the greatest bands in the world kick it Jimmy

[@paulc3035]

Thirty years ago and we're all still re-living it. Jim is one of those people who's voice sounds the same live as it does in the studio. Unique talent.

[@kevinmaltby2346]

Better music when they were young. New stuff hedges on too much rock and roll. The old days let your mind wander of the magic.

[@spikelive]

OMG Mamma mia! thank you,thank you ...thank you so much....j cannot stop crying! how j wanted to be there!!it was my dream ...the old amazing wembley stadium...only for Simple minds!!..grazie my friend!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

I was there I think it chucked it down, Silencers, GUN & Texas were support

[@rolexdaveuk]

Thats was a day to remember, Mark & I had driven up from Farnborough, Hants, uk. Parked at Wembley, had a few in a pub remember a poor women who had broken down in her car, and a very drunk man fiddling around under her bonnet clearly hadn't a clue what he was doing. We were about 30 feet from the front when Simple Minds played I must of when forward 15 feet without touching the floor, Oh and it rained all day, but nobody cared

[@stevelane1956]

We were there, in the Olympic Gallery. Relatively unknown band Texas were also excellent!

[@jdjemaa]

I remember this so well, such a great day

[@Abrakebabra]

I was there too, almost 16 at the time. First experience like it, flippin' awesome!

[@stevenjoyce421]

Me too. Just seen them again after 32yrs.

[@newageopinions870]

Lets all take a moment, a moment for the most underrated band in history.

[@seanyboyoc]

I think Mark Rankin, who founded Gun was Sharlene Spiteri’s (Texas) cousin. Spiteri provided some backing vocals on the Gun album Taking on the World. Amazing day. Was there with my first girlfriend and a month after, we were on holiday in Amalfi, Italy and walking through the street. Nearly lost myself when walking towards us one night were Jim and Michael. Apparently they did a small impromptu gig at one of the hotel’s and we only found out the next morning Lol. Gutted. Seen Simple Minds about ten times over the years.

[@batphink2655]

I was flying from Manchester back to Toronto but due to severe crosswinds had to land in Glasgow fir a few hours. Before we went to board again Jim Kerr rushed right past me shouting and waving to someone,so never got to ask for autograph lol'

[@seanyboyoc]

@@batphink2655 haha damn what a shame

[@MarcusWainwright]

I saw them at Roundhay park this year simply brilliant

[@seanf12012]

i was their as well.

[@paulmcguire3877]

I Was a the Roundhay one too, a great day.

[@seanf12012]

@paulmcguire3877 yes it was. First time I saw simple minds.

[@reverseuniverse2559]

As an Aussie I’m proud that an awesome band got its first gold 👍 🎵

[@1humdrum]

its me again ,,,im finding all the gigs a was at,,,,when that curtain fell,,,,ma wee heart skipped a beat ,,,pure fell in love with the violin player she was hot,,,what was her name again,,,,wow tony

[@jordanshark]

we were there on that day also, my first Simple Minds gig, but my wife had seen them several times before we got wed.

[@ersway]

I was there!..it was the first day it had rained for about two months..no one cared, was a great experience! ..

[@tommycosgrove4769]

Was there that day too from the Wirral, absolutely piss wet through but it certainly didnt dampen the atmosphere for what was a great night.

[@scottptolomey3498]

When Spirits Rise is an absolute banger of a tune love it ❤️

[@kaitlynlyla]

I was 17 years old what a day ;)

[@sampelle]

I was there too! WOW! I may be wrong but Texas was the opening band?

[@RobJohnsonpodcast]

Best gig I have ever been to. I was only 15 and it blew my mind awesome vid

[@wallsy1972]

My first ever gig...amazing day

[@moikaldervil]

I was there that day. I can't say I enjoyed though. Not their fault it was a crappy grey day. The bass line to book of brilliant things was a brilliant thing though. the sound on this video doesn't do it justice though.

[@toptonychick]

@YCSMusic Agreed. I went to the Newcastle gig late November 2009. It was a great night. That is what was achieved. Most people will have left the gig feeling that. The venue was smaller than in previous years.

[@1humdrum]

tony do you know if there is any footage of gun who supported the minds this day in wembley,,,texas have footage would be cool if you could find out,,,thanks

[@Sniffer-NUFC]

Was 16. Sat in the Olympic Gallery.

[@toptonychick]

@YCSMusic Cheers Steve! I like OMD too. Audiences of 75,000 (like in this video) are sadly long gone. But at least Jim, Charlie, Mel & co still continue and keep fans happy whilst doing so.

[@toptonychick]

Ok. Many thanks. Will have a look for you about Gun footage. BTW the violin player was Lisa Germano. She was in the band 1985-1990. Cheers!

[@paulawickett4240]

I was there..one if the best days of my life..

[@toptonychick]

@YCSMusic I recently obtained photos of that gig with Deacon Blue, Steve! NGD is my favourite album of theirs. Most would agree....

[@spud74]

Absolutely pissed it down all day but a great day!

[@toptonychick]

The new video is blocked in the UK. The "Love Song" promo will be one problem probably.......

[@thierrylopes2442]

Simple minds au sommet et c’était mérité 😊🙏

[@elizabethclemens7037]

This is absolutely Magic.

[@massimilianoizzi9324]

No war peace love and rock n roll stop war in Ucraina

[@stefanocacchioli2016]

I was there,came back from holiday that day,took the taxi straight from Gatwick airport straight to wembley stadium bought my ticket from a tout outside the stadium well worth it still have the program👍🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🍀🍀🍀🍀🏎🏎🏎

[@silviamuller4432]

The greatest band in the world ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@batphink2655]

Wish I could have flow home to England to see Simple Minds at Wembley but developed a fear of flying around thus time.However did see them at Massey Hall in Toronto for Sparkle In The Rain tour they were Phenomenal!

[@JohnGaskellYouTube]

I was there! Fab afternoon and night of music. Gun and Texas with Simple Minds. Top!

[@rolexdaveuk]

Thats was a day to remember, Mark & I had driven up from Farnborough, Hants, uk. Parked at Wembley, had a few in a pub remember a poor women who had broken down in her car, and a very drunk man fiddling around under her bonnet clearly hadn't a clue what he was doing. We were about 30 feet from the front when Simple Minds played I must of when forward 15 feet without touching the floor, Oh and it rained all day, but nobody cared

[@davidliney7826]

I was there - what a great gig

[@kaitlynlyla]

Same as that mate. I was 17

[@buffalorevolver6473]

@@kaitlynlyla I was also 17.. my first ever gig. Me and a few other pals traveled down from Lincoln to Wembley for the day. Pissed it down but we still talk about that special day 32yrs on. 😊. I will take that memory to my grave 😎

[@nickzh3306]

Tickets to this were my 18th birthday present - it tipped down, after Gun, Silencers and Texas, then SM could barely stand any more. Was simply awesome. Still seeing them to this day.

[@toptonychick]

@spikelive I missed this one! I went to the Leeds gig (Roundhay Park) instead. Cheers Mino! I wonder if any other footage exists! Grazie.

[@c1smudger]

Can't remember were they a duo then?? Oops Mick was there!!! Then the good tunes went as did Mick and Derek

[@stuartbroderick7026]

I was there with my brother. Good memories...R.I.P John.

[@batphink2655]

Sorry for your loss mate!

[@silviamuller4432]

That's history!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zoso-Esquire]

It was 26 august. i was 16.

[@rayleeification]

OMG I was there yeeehaaaa

[@toptonychick]

Ok thanks. Happy New Year!

[@mysunshinydays]

@TheSimplyminds thank you for this wonderful comment. Thank you so much. I totally understand these feelings.

[@vincentboxall7440]

I was there got drenched

[@toptonychick]

Many thanks for that!!!

[@Sarah91V]

i was there.....great gig!.....wet as feck and no mobiles!!!

[@mancity775]

Great day…

[@davidsalt3477]

I was at this gig, everyone is saying it chucked it down but I don't remember (or didn't care) I remember Texas singing I Don't Want a Lover and at the of the song the crowed started to sing 40 (How long, to sing this song....) and the band came to the front of the stage and just looked into the crowed for what seemed like ages. I still think about this concert a lot Simple Minds were on fire.

[@spudefc1886]

David salt absolutely lashed it down mate! There were puddles collecting in the creases of the protection on the pitch and there were fellas diving in them, women getting dumped in them. I recall a guy in a Celtic shirt dancing around the pitch area for the whole of Gun, plus a fella getting legged by the police before getting lamped by some geezer in the crowd! The gig was boss too, my very first and I was only 14! Eventful day!

[@robinevans3440]

I was there for the last date art NEC. Fantastic gig Gun support

[@MrDannywatts]

Great! I never made it. Wish I had!

[@toptonychick]

@TheSimplyminds The perfect gig descibed! Nice one!

[@toptonychick]

@mrbenj Wow! Great story/comment! Thanks for sharing that!

[@plopperator]

I was there that day. I thought street fighting years was such a terrible song to open with. It was a grey day and still day light and then that song just sludged its way onto to stage. book of brilliant things was brilliant.

[@welshlad6427]

Yep they got the opening song completely wrong.

[@richardboothoxon]

I was there too great times

[@rde4017]

There's me ! There's me!

[@killsyourpast4040]

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