Simple Minds with Sinéad O'Connor - Belfast Child (Night Of The Proms)

Simple Minds performing Belfast Child with Sinnead O'Connor at Night Of The Proms (2008).
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Lyrics
When my love said to me
Meet me down by the gallow tree
For it's sad news I bring
About this old town and all that it's offering
Some say troubles abound
Some day soon they're gonna pull the old town down
One day we'll return here,
When the Belfast child sings again
(Sinead O'Connor)
I dreamed last night
That my own love came in
He came in so sweetly
His feet made no din
He crept up beside me
And this he did say:
It will not be long, love,
'Til our wedding day
Some come back Billy, won't you come on home
Come back Mary, you've been away so long
The streets are empty, and your mother's gone
The girls are crying, it's been oh so long
And your father's calling, come on home
Come on home, come on home
Come back people, you've been gone a while
And the war is raging, in the emerald isle
That's flesh and blood man, that's flesh and blood
All the girls are crying but all's not lost
The streets are empty, the streets are cold
Won't you come on home, won't you come on home
The streets are empty
Life goes on, Life goes on
One day we'll return here
When the Belfast child sings again
When the Belfast child sings again
#SimpleMinds #SinneadOConnor #NightofTheProms #BelfastChild

[@hannahbailes5067]

This performance of Sinead O’Connor’s with Simple Minds makes my hair stand on end. RIP Sinead fly high and sing with the angels 💔🙏🏻

[@MrVincent63]

😪🙏❤️

[@davidchiles5331]

Yes it does, me too

[@nutster9000]

Very well said. Absolute perfection.

[@RachelGaffney]

❤😢 Brilliant Sinead from a Fellow Irish person love you ❤😢

[@zdenkokovac2896]

Zašto nekužite e djeco moja😢

[@bennyrobles9194]

It’s a very sad song, but legendary. Gosh… what a band.!!!! The 80s, wouldn’t be the 80s without The Simple Minds.

[@BobBob-uv9fq]

I’m meeting Jim next year ,backstage (along with another 100 or so)

[@reinermaurer892]

Man, i agree with you 100%. Maybe U2 and Marillion belong to the 1980's soundtrack, too....!?

[@kaifriedrich1763]

@@BobBob-uv9fq I hope you do

[@richardhartley7094]

Absolutely 👍👍

[@melaniebogoczek-shadur6757]

The sadness is turning into hope... Can't you feel IT?

[@grahampatersongrahampaters1755]

This song is one of the powerful songs ever recorded. A Scottish Band from Glasgow, ( Simple Minds),, would be the next best outside of an Irish band to sing about the ""troubles". in Northern Ireland. I am Scots on Dads side and Irish Catholic on Mum's . The joint and mixed history has brought with it a mixture of bitterness , but also wonderful music and shared love of very common cultures. Jim Kerr, you are a brilliant.

[@gohfi]

Ireland will be reunited and free. Scotland will be independent and free. 🇪🇺🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺

[@StarStone.A]

My love to you brother!! My love from Greece!!

[@StarStone.A]

@@gohfi 💙

[@johnboland6509]

How about the true ancient brittons,the welsh.

[@billybutlin3717]

Dear Jesus! That solo from Sinead breaks my heart..God bless you, child.

[@kennylakelight8093]

I cry every time. Im 6ft 1, 15 stone. Male. A Samaritan. And Ms Sinaed's solo, is what i turn to, after every shift, to selfishly allow me to bellow out everything ive built up over my shift. Life is shit. But if we stick together, we can get through it. And thats what i hear, through Sinaed ❤️

[@harrimi]

Rip Sinead. This solo sends chills down my spine every time I hear it.

[@philipmcgauley5384]

Great performance jim.seen them life in Dublin at the race course 1987 and thay still have it.

[@roselipereirasantos7082]

😮😊

[@roselipereirasantos7082]

Realmente! dá arrepios.

[@steviemick8074]

What a loss 😢😢😢 I hope her troubled soul is now at peace. Rest in Peace dear Sinead

[@robertograziano8031]

I cannot believe how much modern music has fallen down, incredibly down. Please, compare this song (an irish traditional song, wonderfully arranged by Simple Minds) with any other of today. This is the same with movies, arts and everything else!! We're going to the abyss....

[@hardyherzog8994]

Could be my words

[@ccfc6523]

Roberto Graziano 100% right

[@robertograziano8031]

Hi from Italy

[@ccfc6523]

Roberto Graziano hi from U.K. Did you ever watch the Video of Simple Minds live in Verona

[@robertograziano8031]

@Anony Mouse many thanks for the article. I was really surprised at the following two possible explanations of the issue: 1) ...rise of lower-skill service jobs has made work less intellectually demanding...; 2) ... global warming... OK... the first hypothesis is sound indeed but the second one is simply ridiculous! However, my idea is that the article authors are jerking readers around in that they miss to mention the "real" reason why people are becoming monkeys: digital dementia!! The web, computer and smartphone abuse is driving us fool and low-QI (and humanity) equipped slaves. The quite interesting books by Manfred Spitzer (e.g.: Digital Dementia) and Michel Desmurget (among others) provide much scientific insight on that. Our brain is decreasing in performances and our heart is frozing. And this is not a case! The élites are forcing this crazy "evolution" dramatically for self evident reasons. But people do non get the web, smart phones and so on enough. This is totally crazy and made the Huxley's "Brave New World" come true!! Cheers from Italy

[@barnald4525]

Simple Minds were iconic. One of the best bands of the 80's. Loved their music.

[@AliTaylor777]

Still are. Saw them in Glasgow 4 days ago and they performed this for the first time in years. Brought the house down.

[@iainchesterman5474]

Saw them in Verona this year pure class ❤

[@hagar6359]

still are

[@csracingreport2024]

Still Iconic; they're still making quality records, and compared to U2 who are more popularized here in the US, they've been far more active & consistent than their Irish neighbors; and though I like LARRY MULLEN as a drummer, MEL GAYNOR is more "polished & slick", along w/ the rest of the group with or w/ o DEREK FORBES & MICHAEL MAC NEIL; This is CS from the US saying Hard to Find anyone better than Simple Minds

[@roselipereirasantos7082]

😊

[@andrewwheeler8591]

What a performance from everyone. Best band to come out of Scotland period! From an English man 👌

[@rossco78]

Very closely followed by The Blue Nile....just a shame the music output was/is so minimal. Maybe that's what makes The Blue Nile so special.

[@CarlyWaarly]

Not to forget the Average White Band with Pick up the pieces!

[@jonathandunseath741]

Deacon Blue

[@mb00295]

This is amazing. The late, great singer, Sinead O’Conner with Simple Minds. RIP Sinead! GBNF 😭🙏

[@stephenbarrett8000]

Life-long Simple Minds fan here. Also always loved the original ballad, She Moved Through The Fair, Cara Dillon version. And Sinead O' Connor had a breath-taking voice... all dovetail here for a magical, wonderful performance.

[@welshymogs69]

I'm a lifelong fan too. I've been so lucky to see Simple Minds in Cardiff.What a night to remember. Absolutely brilliant.

[@shtroizn]

Absolute masterpiece. It doesn't get any better than this. Divine.

[@louise_rose]

The album version is even better IMHO (because more complete: they had to make some cuts here) - but this is beautiful, yes, and the idea of having Sinéad sing a verse from the Irish folk ballad the melody originates from is really nice.

[@shtroizn]

@@louise_rose They are both superb. Sinead was a very sick woman with one of the greatest voices ever.

[@floryboonda]

@@shtroizn Sinead had a lotta heart, that's what made her singing so great.

[@shtroizn]

@@floryboonda Lotta heart and very troubled mind and soul. Good combination for artistry poor woman.

[@lfc6562]

I've loved simple minds for over 35 years, but just stumbled across this video for the first time. Oh wow, what can you say , amazing

[@carmenhorton8066]

It needs to be remedied..they were and are spectacular

[@PoolbegMyMan]

Spine tingling! I will die without seeing my beautiful country united, in harmony and peace, which is what this song represents for me. It's time the Brits moved on now.

[@autoclearanceuk7191]

Get a life. Oh, too late for you.

[@reecewilson4448]

Its 2 days after my mums funeral this was her favourite song she sat and repayed it over and over before her passing sharing it on her fb in the lead up to going to hospital as at that point is all she spent time doing was listening to this she was numb to alot of things even her state of health we played this at her funeral i hated it was nervously laughing at the song but then relized it was a beautiful song beautiful atmosphere to hear it for a beautiful woman the doors were open in the Chapel sun shining threw the doors what a beautiful day it was because of all this I knew she would be free from everything and felt some of her spirit leave the room to this song in a happy manner the rest of her spirit went to me and my sister on her last breaths I strongly believe and feel that so may you rest in eternal peice justine Lee Wilson born Edinburgh 1971 lived a happy life with her children and grandchildren reece abby caden and rhea and my partner chantelle died the 12th of April 2024 at 23.43 pm at Edinburgh Royal infirmary acu 1 to bay 5 room 4 or Bay 4 room 5 her we got her to Thomas marrin directors where we met donald barrie who was a utter gentleman who showed the most compassion fir us and our mother and then the following days coming met Jackie mckinney who was a sweetheart who showed the same passion for us in the kindest of ways spoke about my mums life with us for the funeral then on the day it was hosted at warreston cemetery where she got her beautiful service 17 may 2024 ❤

[@cmale3d]

My heart aches for you and your family mate. Godspeed. Be well.

[@reecewilson4448]

Bless you mate much love to you my man💙💎💯

[@paddyobyrne9510]

God bless you , your family, may your mum look over you always and smile when Belfast Child is played , Simple Minds, Simead a special woman.

[@mimmoconvertini1527]

🙏🖤😔

[@jkbarber62]

💚🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jonm4487]

This is a song for everyone but if you’re Irish, from my own heart, you feel it that much more. Amazing ❤

[@tonynew39]

English./Irish Mate .... I feel it too, totally conflicted.... 😞

[@lizardears4861]

You know it and feel it if your northern Irish.

[@janemullardkiely2997]

Same. It rips you apart ​@@tonynew39

[@oladeleoladipo-tn1tz]

I got goosebumps all over my head.....tears rolling down my cheeks....this is pure music.

[@renseboersma2863]

Every time when I hear this song, tears in my eyes.

[@padmac8176]

Same here, this song is magnificent, out of this world!

[@seanwood6303]

And me, it's just brilliant!

[@kaifriedrich1763]

😭😭😭

[@alexterieur4326]

Eire and Ulster unity....

[@bennyrobles9194]

If that happens Rense Boersma, no dout that the song is a masterpiece.

[@aomarhammouche6925]

Je ne sais pourquoi mais à chaque fois que j'écoute cette chanson j'ai les larmes aux yeux. Aujourd'hui plus qu'hier avec cette participation majestueuse O'connor 😢

[@thomaslensing9449]

Geht wir genau so.Höre diese Fersion zum erstenmal😢

[@stefanoperoni6059]

No words will ever be able to describe the emotions this song makes you feel deep inside your heart.

[@tm502010]

Sinéad… Dear Lord, the woman could *SING!*

[@salvog.9406]

For me, Simple Minds are on another level. Today the music is very far to this talented group. Simple Minds are pure talent!

[@delby66]

Charlie is such a brilliant guitarist. This version gives me goosebumps. I wish I had been there.

[@youjoker9647]

Definitely underrated imo.

[@csracingreport2024]

CHARLIE BURCHILL, like his bandmates are the most under - rated & under - valued Guitarist / Supergroup in Music History arguably, and particularly in America, where U2 is idolized and S. Minds, to many, are known for "Don't You Forget About Me", and "Alive & Kicking", and nothing else: That un- awareness of a tremendously innovative band Was, and Still to this day is partially if not "fully" caused by Radio: When U2 began to use keyboards/ synths, a weapon amongst many in S, Minds used, well before their Irish neighbors, U2 got all the credit. THE EDGE is good, no diubt but Charlie's range, varying tones, and ability to rip "Edge like" riffs in a Burchill style is where he scores BONUS points; This is CS from the US saying CHARLIE BURCHILL, you're Simply "Mind- Blowing" Special... And RIP, Stunning SINEAD, Queen of Ireland

[@marktomalin8816]

i think this is the best performance of this song that i have seen, especially with the orchestra and the guitar at the end.

[@magdasmolnicka2941]

Beautiful song ! Well done Sinéad O'Connor ,Simple Minds & Symphony Orchestra.

[@anselmodereani2648]

No god

[@anneullerich7053]

@@anselmodereani2648 mach’s besser!!!! Wichser

[@Bluersilk555]

Ireland 🇮🇪 and Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 will always have that special connection 💪🏻❤

[@kennylakelight8093]

And the North of England. Dont forget us. We all come from the same forefathers

[@Irishrebelheart]

Absolutely we are strong together

[@Finthefish-hr8ky]

​@@kennylakelight8093 true. I love the northern English. I'm from Dublin. Love the Scott's and the Welsh.

[@madrid6times990]

​@@Finthefish-hr8ky and the scousers!

[@kpr1969]

Tingling all over when Sinead started to sing God rest her soul x

[@muratkara1306]

Âmen !

[@chrisfigg1131]

My sincere condolences to family of Sinead. Beautiful voice like a clarion in the sky. Go on angel. Thank you Simple Minds of reminding of me of teenage years. Not far off from Sinead’s by one but this is my Irish.

[@nigelsleeman5331]

Sinead was the icing on what was an incredible performance by a stunning band. Thankyou for making this beautiful classic song 🎵

[@DenMore1]

This song!!! Says all about the suffering there. Does not matter wich side you are on

[@AbhishekVaid]

When those drums kick in ! This song just rises to a whole another level !

[@Adam-oy4ix]

As an 80's teenager,I loved Simple Minds....what a voice this man has...

[@annonimouse170]

Just discovered this video, what a voice Sinead had, hope she's found peace. RIP.

[@hectorlabbe]

AMAZING!!! Scottish and Irish together for this wonderful song!!! Loved it ❤

[@petersimons8666]

my two sons have been in Belfast and this song has been with them after returning home here to us in Australia.

[@petersimons8666]

This song is so pertinent, the current political situations, allegory about our human compassions, how to build and destroy in the name of war. Maybe John Lennon and the Beatles got it right, All Ya Need Is Love. "

[@PetShopMod]

This is not a song. This is my church. From the son of a Lebanese solider who lost family due to the 25yr civil war, l pray The Troubles, never return to NI. God bless those fallen souls.

[@patrickfavre7050]

Si Dieu existait il aurait épargné ce beau pays et ces gens si chaleureux.

[@kennylakelight8093]

Youre not alone. Please dont believe the media. We, the people, will always fight together x

[@srenschjdt2864]

Rest in Peace Sinead i was 10 years old first time i heard Nothing Compares to you my parents was just divorced and i found peace in your song i had it on Repeat for 2 months and i think it Helped me not to go Insane so Thank you Sinnead May your Soul find Peace and thanks for the Music

[@lassemann1677]

tears and goosebumps at the same time....miss u Sinead

[@sheldonkimura4793]

Omg, Sineads voice gave me goosebumps, so eerily beautiful.

[@iainchesterman5474]

She is one of a kind , the most amazing voice for sure

[@jdoesmath2065]

Her voice has always done that to me. I agree, eerily beautiful. Such a sad ending to her time with us.

[@AndrewBooker-o8c]

Make my hair stand up bless him

[@oldmanarockin]

no doubts about it. One of their best songs, and just awesome when done live...LOVE IT..

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

Absolut magic! RIP Shinnead!💜🙏🕊

[@trygvelie573]

This is proper music. I love you all. RIP Sinead, beautiful angel.

[@svenmitscherlich7324]

rip sinead …this should be played on all wars in this stupid world … so senseless to fight against eachother … 😤😭😭😭😭

[@ibizatotalconcept1236]

Amen…

[@colinmiller5502]

Brothers in Arms.

[@thomashermanns351]

Totally right!!!

[@kennylakelight8093]

Everyone should want to be your friend. That was perfection. Thank you x

[@aniiG.]

❤❤❤

[@AnnArmour]

My parents were oth born in Belfast.. my dad worked at Harland and Wolf and got cancer from working there.. it I am proud of my parents

[@divehawk8243]

One of my favorite songs. I love the end with drums and guitar.

[@kennydelange2480]

Forever LEGEND Sinead & Simple Minds 👊🏻👊🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎵🎶🎵😎🙏🏻

[@lulilcspixel]

Simple Minds, with Sinead O'Connor Blowing Minds, R. I. P in heaven Madame Sinead 😇

[@russmeyer100]

My spirit is renewed and trip to Belfast this summer likely to 😂 happen. Belfast Child anthem for a generation. Pure Gold

[@oliviercalmel2]

What a song !!!!! I was in Belfast 2 days last summer and this song was in my head

[@princessaKLG]

Gives me goosebumps every time 😪

[@fragiskosvamvakaris2956]

Before sixteen months i lost my best girlfriend. I had met her before 20 years. I was on a walk with my wife as singles. We heard her singing in a square, she was a street artist. I was amazed from her voice. We waited there until she took a break. Then we started talking about music. I remember her as a free spirit. She could start singing no matter if the washing machine was on, or bikes making noise with the exausts, if soneone was raising his voice at the apartment next. She was "sinking" in the music. We gone to the place with my wife few times so we started a very nice friendship. We used to gather at homes and our best game was the "ping pong song". Telling the title we tried to find the artist or the band. So one day i told her this song. She didn't knew it but after a few days she found it and told me that she loved it and would sing it in every appearence she would make. The years past and suddenly she get sick from cancer. The last time i show her at the hospital we put in on and crossed our hands closing our eyes, feeling endless respect and love to each other. When i stood up to go she told me "i love you as much as this song". I felt great honor by her words and said to her "the streets are empty until the Belfast child sings again". That was the last words we said to each other and the last time we saw each other. Rita i miss you but i m sure there is no pain where you are now.

[@joebrandel6204]

Damn son I hope you find peace.

[@padmac8176]

Wow!! I was very touched to read what you wrote. Im very sorry to hear of your wife's passing but I can only imagine how magical it was for you two to join hands together to this song before she died. God bless you brother and your wife in the afterlife!🙏🙏🙏🙏😘👍

[@fragiskosvamvakaris2956]

@@padmac8176 thank you very much for your beautifull words. My wife is still alive. Rita was one of my closest friends and i wont forget her for the rest of my life.

[@fabricel2600]

The most beautiful version of this amazing song of Ireland that I’m in love since my first travel in Dublin ❤️❤️❤️ 🪦 RIP Sean ! 👏🏻

[@jaysonwilliams3938]

Sinead, you have lived a different life but true to your roots - I have read some articles - stay the course my friend and be known you have fans who still love you - keep doing this for you and us

[@Spudgun747]

There will never be a day when Sinead will not be missed.

[@julianmckernan1348]

This is one of the greatest songs of all time!

[@christinextale634]

I’ve never heard this and I’m a huge fan of both! Oh, how I wish I was in that audience! This is mind blowing. I miss Sinead O’Conner so much.

[@MrMollypockets]

Sad , heroic, stoic, blissful, angry, lost brave men, the long struggle, being hit across my face with a gun,,,,,,,this is what comes to my mind when I think back to my youth growing up in the troubled days in the North of Ireland. But the thing is, my heart melts when I see/hear the laughter of my children,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,For those who are curious, google the following,,,,,,"our revenge will be the laughter of our children" Bobby Sands, the first of ten who died on hunger strike, just one chapter out of that long hard thirty years,,,,,

[@rainbowrose9299]

Oh I love this. I love Simple Minds and I love Sinead O'Connor. RIP Sinead O'Connor. God bless you in Heaven 🙏 Doesn't she sound so Beautiful. You will be missed always and always remembered Sinead O'Connor. Be at Peace with Jesus. ❤️

[@AndrewBooker-gc4fe]

Hope you're right there mate

[@AndrewBooker-gc4fe]

I don't forget about what you said u no

[@AndrewBooker-gc4fe]

My family

[@jaynepowderhill1932]

His voice is as magnificent as it's always been

[@Justbob2024]

One of the finest songs that Simple Minds ever produced, in my opinion.

[@frankvdj8672]

Sinead is with all emotions, a female warrior.

[@stevenhorne4888]

Born in the early 70,s. Never a fan of simple minds. My older brother was a huge fan. Went to watch them on his own at the age of 16. Admired him for that. Now I know why. 80,s had some of the best bands ever. U2 and depeche mode included in my opinion. Timeless. Nothing like it now. Think the 90,,s was the end for talented bands. What’s happened to music. It’s sad to say.

[@enzapetrilli3531]

Absolutely Simple Minds should be in the Hall of Fame.This song for me reminds me the troubles in Ireland and main land UK. Fantastic song still in 2022 listen to Simple Minds.

[@maurizioglazar9483]

SM ever and for ever ☝️ Maurizio from Rijeka Croatia

[@daneenmurf1043]

Ireland and mainland UK ????? You might want to rephrase that

[@davem4423]

WOW !! totally agree fantastic , goosebumps all over , both jims voice & sineads are bloody amazing, they smash this live performance , im watching december 22nd 2024.......rest in peace a true talent taken far too early, a pioneer of music for my generation the likes of which we will never see again.......😢😢 xx

[@rhianjones1319]

“Belfast Child is one of my favourite songs by Simple Minds “

[@kaifriedrich1763]

Most favourite

[@ericlefevre9039]

Very emotional, heavy lyrics. despite not even been Irish I have chicken skin each time I listen this song

[@UlliStockhofe]

das waren die 80er ,die beste Zeit meines leben mit so super Musik und ner Stereo- Anlage von 600 Watt , im Studentenwohnheim habe ich den Ton angegeben , hi hi !

[@joe-qy4mo]

best music comes from that beautiful island. i will get there one day...

[@barrymcglinchey2292]

The bands from Scotland

[@joe-qy4mo]

@@barrymcglinchey2292 thought Scotland was on an Island. my apologies 😉

[@simoncox4728]

A fabulous track by Simple Minds, but Sinead oh my... one of the greatest female vocalists of all time, simply stellar!

[@rvdv3976]

When Sinéad O'connor starts singing I get goosebumps all over my body.

[@elkemacalister7433]

She has an amazing voice 😊 ncredible performer

[@elkemacalister7433]

She has an amazing voice 😊 ncredible performer

[@donattorres5245]

Such an angelic voice from such a tortured soul ❤️

[@Shagyamum]

She ruins it

[@keithb1933]

@@Shagyamum You lunatic....

[@LloydChiwaura]

Hey my brothers and sisters this is a masters Piece, jimmy KER and Sinead O'Connor they deserve a thumbs up

[@iAPX432]

This is now History. Sinead O'Connor is as powerful as powerful can be, and emotional, she is Irish, she wants to hear the Belfast Child sings again. Genuinely. From her heart. This interpretation is incredible, and absolutely unique. And we all want is to hear the Belfast Child sings again.

[@richardpearson7002]

One of greatest songs of all time 👍

[@brendyquinn]

Love and Peace from Belfast xxxxxxx

[@mightysoc]

how does this only have 1.6M views? an absolute musical masterpiece!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

This song gives me chills!👌😢👍awesome 👌 👏and im not even Irish! Just beautifully done!

[@mahmoodhussain3610]

so soulful. just takes u back .I'm un tears 😢

[@padmac8176]

Thank you, from Ireland and the Irish people. God bless you xx

[@padmac8176]

Simple Minds who did this song are Scottish but they and us Irish are fellow brethren xx

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

@@padmac8176 thank you my friend! And god bless you and your family and my friends from Ireland 🇮🇪 🙏 ❤

[@csracingreport2024]

Simple Minds connect the Dots no matter what Place, Race, or Country you live in this is CS from the US that knows how under- rated and overshadowed by U2 here in America,this incredibly innovative and Funky this band is, w/ the ability to shift gears and emote in medium to slow tempo in a highly slick & polished manner: They've never released a "bad" record beyond the "early" early period of their career Best group many Americans know little or nothing about... May JIM KERR & his bandmates be blessed to add to their "Living Legends" resumes.

[@mackalaan]

the most beautiful piece, dear to my heart....thanks to Charlie for his guitar solo

[@Finny14754]

This gives me goosebumps 🙏✝️

[@lindapadley5806]

One of the best! This song is brilliant! Always has been. The drum beat and flutes really make it, and to hear Sinead as well puts the icing on the cake.

[@brightantwerp]

Oh wow, I was there. So unique to see the Simple Minds and Sinead together.

[@JacksonPierce]

Awesome performance!!

[@haleyrichardson8818]

Two of my all-time favourite artists. INCREDIBLE talent. Music that evokes the deepest emotions ❤️

[@ermannobonomini6065]

pure emotion.....

[@thomaswollert4492]

Tears in my eyes RIP Sinead

[@atelierVIVA]

Simply Beautiful.✨

[@keithb1933]

See....this is music.....haunting story telling.....iconic powerful vocals.....bet the hairs on your arms and neck are standing up!

[@Andyjtktm300exctpi]

❤ such a meaningful song , Rip sinned, 🙏 respect simple minds👌

[@lachlann4275]

I’m Australian and for some reason I get emotional listening to this song, just shows the power of music ❤

[@roserussell8060]

I've watched this performance so many times! I never imagined how much it really meant to me GRYS ❤

[@MichelleFord-r6b]

Beautiful voice ❤

[@bgqs]

Who else - December 2024 😍?

[@AnitavanB]

Me

[@AnitavanB]

I was at this concert

[@NicholasWalsh-zt8gs]

Pure class❤

[@heidiHiHo2391]

Meeeeee

[@jennifer2353]

Me ...Iconic ❤

[@kimberlyberry2069]

This fills my entire soul❤

[@peterkufner6148]

Weltklasse! Dieser song berührt mein Herz. Danke! ❤

[@philschroeder9949]

what a great song with an outstanding Sinèad O'Connor. the song of my youth reminds me of my roots from which I descended. I love Simple Minds and Sinèad O'Connor and everyone on the Emerald Isle.

[@reinermaurer892]

Yes, the emerald isle.... Gary Moore got born there too. You can hear that on "wild frontier"

[@csracingreport2024]

That track from an inder- rated album btw, always lent itself to have SINEAD and / or BONO guest vocal, and she sounds fantastic; A voice that's echoing in the wind here across the Atlantic as I type and say, this is CS from the US; Hail Simple Minds, and RIP Stunning SINEAD, Queen of the Emerald Isle

[@garyworsfold7619]

I've got English, Irish, and Scottish blood running through my veins. Tears everytime. Tears of sorrow, tears of rage.

[@hybridangel3403]

I have Scottish blood my great great grand da is Scottish. He had an estate in Grenada married an Indian woman in Grenada she married a black man they had my mamma. And she had me a hybrid. But am proud.

[@garyworsfold7619]

@@hybridangel3403 From what I can see on your profile pic, all that mixing has created someone beautiful!

[@blexicon8914]

Colli tipyn o gymraeg wedyn? cwd maharen

[@abzstr]

New 2022 greetings from Kazakhstan to all Simple Minds fans. A brilliant song, outstanding performance of all musicians. Great to people who witnessed this concert.

[@lynpeterson3213]

Powerful, beautiful ❤

[@Athensdiamond]

I am from Greece but when I hear that song and that feeling for freedom for the Irish brothers tears coming in my eyes every time I hear it.

[@Heretic84]

Freedom? Shut up you fool, the whole island is free!!! What lies.

[@hughmcwilliams1509]

What shit are you talking. Northern Ireland forever 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@barra6709]

@@hughmcwilliams1509 it won't be forever though. Republican voting demographic is far young. A republican party is head of the government for the first time ever and Catholics are a majority for the first time in last census. It wouldn't have a leg to stand on in a generation or two.

[@hughmcwilliams1509]

@@barra6709 yes but the majority of Catholics won't vote for a united because their to well off within the UK. If it did become a United ireland a few things to list here. Trouble would start again Divisions would become hostile creating more hatred. We would have to pay to see the doctor. Pay for the dentist. Pay to have children Credit for families who don't work would drop drastically. Higher taxes. Now if I was a Catholic I would vote to stay in the UK because we would be better off both protestant and Catholics. But then I'm a realist not a fantasist.

[@ioannis1830]

@@hughmcwilliams1509🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@antoonfeyaerts6089]

Hey Jim, take good care of my beloved Sinnead ... Scots and Irish are two of my beloved nationalities ... And your both records brightened up my youth ...

[@markadams2767]

I was driving home when I first heard this and stayed on my driveway for most of it.just blew me away...still does

[@robbelliii]

Now tell me why Simple Minds isn’t in the Hall of Fame. It’s a crime.

[@Alun49]

A very good point. Far too many artists have been inducted with far less credibility.

[@yvesderamaut7440]

Becsuse of Sinead

[@albertoostinelli8946]

This is probably based on how big in America à band is..

[@Alun49]

@@albertoostinelli8946 Yes. I think that may have a great deal to do with it!

[@countrytoff]

Cause they ain’t that good

[@brigittebouman-mengering1497]

The Belfast Child is always the child of our own...❤.......Thanks from an old german woman...😮😢