The Story of Simple Minds

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[@DarkSideofSynth]

Still alive and kicking 40 years later. Amazing band back then and still now. I saw them live twice - awesome shows. Congratulations, lads!

[@hughesy45108]

Kerr, Gaynor, Burchill, MacNeil and the magic fingers of Derek Forbes...it will be ever be 1979-1985 for me.

[@mangelaguipai9156]

👍

[@suehollar2578]

Nothing like discovering a 40 + year old band late to make one feel like I've missed out on some great times... I love their music, all of the different phases, and especially love the new music.

[@jenniferfranklin-mcinnis6669]

Thanks for 40 years of great music- I’m still here enjoying your unique sound since 1983! Thanks for coming to Detroit last year.

[@davidsamuelcraig]

40 years of brilliance. Always and forever the greatest band on the planet!

[@riccardomusiu510]

Simple Minds the best!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@millipeace86]

In '99 the second CD I ever bought with myself, and the one that got the the most play was a SM best of. I'd only ever heard "don't you" on 80s throwback radio shows. Still playing them 20 years later!

[@renatorovetti795]

it's my life music ❤👍😘

[@EthnicalSec]

40 years ouch ! Thanks Dad to teach me the real music !!

[@davinci6523]

For me SM is "My Band". Simple Minds is "a part of me". These belong to me since the band exist where I was 18 years old. SM: Thank you for joining me in my life until today and hope for a long time in the future too. SM = Simple Minds. SMF = Simple Minds Forever. Best regards from Germany

[@allanmckenzie6696]

I couldn't have worded that any better! Especially when you said "my band". That says it all mate. Best wishes from an Aussie SM fan

[@davinci6523]

@@allanmckenzie6696 THX Allan.

[@allanmckenzie6696]

@@davinci6523 No worries, anytime

[@matthiasschulte2056]

Yeees...my band tooo...😎👍

[@davinci6523]

@​@@matthiasschulte2056 , Great . This year we cannot see SM in concert through "Corona", but I am very happy to see them in Münster

[@kidchalleen4250]

You came to a small venue in Portland, Or, USA and you played your hearts out, you did a double set just because you'd not been back since the 80's. It was a life expereince! If you love Simple Minds, but not sure if you should see them in concert, you DO!

[@stanroblox9733]

Amazing band!💗🎹

[@davidwise3426]

'85 was their breakout year. Classic, still sounds great.

[@goatlps]

1985 was probably the greatest year in history for many reasons - music, movies, and historic events. There should be a 1985 holiday world, like #WestWorld, where you can go with everything recreated in real time.

[@James-hd6ez]

No it wasn't Simple Minds were huge in the UK already since 1979, then in 1982 -1984 their two Albums "New Gold Dream " and "Sparkle in the Rain " reached number 2 and number 1 in the UK charts.

[@superbusitalicaapolitico]

Proud to be grown with you my mitic band❤👏👏💪☝

[@marywatrin71]

Love..

[@allanmckenzie6696]

There's nothing like Simple Minds, absolute legends, the very best and the soundtrack to our lives. First got into them after first hearing the stunning Let There Be Love on the radio one night here in Australia and that started me on a road of fandom for this band that simply has gotten bigger and bigger as time has passed. Simple Minds forever!!

[@anatobar1974]

Buenísimos, 👍

[@goatlps]

LOL it must've been a real treat to discover that all their best songs/albums proceeded #LetThereBeLove.

[@dimiduran8357]

Welcome to Brazil in 2020 !!!

[@angrylinecook]

The best band ever

[@goldsaj]

I know they are.

[@hugo2216]

Jim is the worlds best front man, Mick the genius, enough said, Charlie the brilliance, Mel the heart and well the bass players have been just amazing ...

[@riccardomusiu510]

Mel Gaynor amazing drummers !!! In the 1987 live album (tour 1986) it's the best !!!! Thanks Simple Minds 🇮🇹❤🔥🔥🔥

[@AndreSilva_pop]

My best band

[@forrestwright5981]

Oh so many awesome songs, will never get tired of them

[@davidthomson9594]

Grown up with this band. The greatest band in the world. Sensational.

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

"Essa retrospectiva histórica da trajetória do Simple Minds, ao longo desses 40 anos, apenas revela o que eu sempre soube: o seu tesouro musical é incomensurável". Muita inspiração e sucesso. Saudações cordiais do Brasil. ♡

[@landsurfer66]

I love this band! So many good memories. Been listening since 1979.

[@dandanthegadgetman]

Beautifully put together video .. Always has been and will be my favourite band

[@Silvia-rm4uy]

Street fighting years song, war baby I love too, the firs period post punk is superb, delusion for no dates in italy

[@MarcusMommsen]

What a great band to have grown up with. Love your music, many exciting memories dancing and partying to your rhythms.

[@MrChiburi]

What can I say. You Jim Kerr and the band have been the one band since I was a teen that I can relate to. Different phases of my life....ups and downs...always seemed like a Simple Minds song I could embrace. Your music just truly lifts me up. Hard to find musicians that can actually do that through their craft.

[@pauljary8474]

Simple Minds are absolute credit to the music industry an incredible rock group credit to Kerr and Burchill deserve a lot of plaudits keep it going lads PJ👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤💖💖💖

[@KinderAmanda]

Wow! What a journey and plenty of steam left. Spain and Italy for 2020 please! Been a follower since 'Chelsea Girl'.

[@kevinmcdonald2735]

This is what hard work gets u thank you Jim and the bhoys being at the waterfront video will stay with me till the day I die.

[@robbkinnin1988]

Was hoping for some USA dates. One of my top Bands of all times!

[@scottdenny2281]

The best band ever!

[@AnjaJV]

Simple Minds the best live band in the world that exists. Always love you guys.

[@darinjames3313]

These Cats put together some awsome music.....takes me back to the 80s!!.....Its great to hear they ll be crankin out some ROCK n ROLL soon!.....Keep on Rockin in the free World.......

[@SteveJax]

Good video, but you just can't forget your greatest song of all times, "Speed your Love to Me"!! This is the song that made me know you, a single (I have the 12" vynyl) and it's outrageous to keep it out of this video!! :((

[@slw0599]

Band of brilliant things.

[@emkayg612]

Someone.. Somewhere.. in Summertime..

[@carloseap]

Thanks for the great songs ! soundtrack of my live!

[@nickolemena5170]

Los amo ❤

[@diannebdee]

Hey guys. You slipped right over Graffiti Soul. What's with that? Moscow Underground is one of my favourites of yours.

[@millymucci]

Best Band in the World! ❤❤

[@nat15ify]

Fantastic band! New Gold Dream is a masterpiece.

[@murielmottet]

Thank you simple minds 🙋 ❤️

[@snezanabokinjac5988]

Unbeleiveble SM, always positive, with thair special note of humanity. SM are Love, Peace and Harmony..

[@JazzyFabbry]

Once Upon a Time: what a album!

[@juanmemol]

Impresionante!!!

[@jaciraalexandrino8312]

Parabéns pra essa banda, essa retrospectiva dos 40 anos tá ótima, amo essas músicas, amo essa banda .

[@marciadevore406]

Our lovelys of the world 😍 😍😍 😍😍 😍

[@solokatswish2176]

Playing Aotearoa New Zealand 2020 can't Wait... Ive Even entered a competition for a Glittering Prize.. Swish

[@cliftony77]

No mention or music from the albums Neapolis, Our Secrets Are The Same, Cry and Black & White 050505. :(

[@alexina_regu]

Una de las mejores bandas de los 80's. Llevo desde el 2008-2009 que los escucho.

[@mikesmuseum]

Literally, a Life in Music. Simple Minds keeps breaking new ground and evolves. Determination and Dedication in it's truest form. I truly believe that SM is a worldwide phenomenon, and will forever be one.

[@adrianparkin1855]

Just pure awareness

[@MrJosenildo767]

my youth was sensational heard this band👏👏👏👏👏💕

[@MARCOS-ei8mz]

Bravissimo complimenti sei sempre il più grande io ti ascolto da quando avevo 15 anni e ancora adesso lo faccio sei un numero 1 amico da una vita perché tio sempre ascoltato.. io ho sempre cantato ma e da qualche anno che ho incominciato a scrivere e cantare le mie canzoni in italiano e spagnolo con la prima canzone cinquecento chilometri da te.. e a marzo esce il mio primo l'album anche grazie a te che mi ai sempre ispirato con le tue canzoni non tristi le mie sono così.. ciao amico 💯💯💯🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤

[@k-poplover6537]

GRANDE GRANDE GRANDE GRANDE OTTIMO

[@elunicojoseph]

Felicidades Simple minds y que vengan muchos años más👌👌👌😃😃😃💙💙💛💛 PERÚ

[@ailisonkelland]

Best gig ever. 2 weeks ago in Birmingham

La más grande banda!!! La mejor

[@batphink2655]

One of the greatest live bands you could ever wish to see just stellar! Plus if you like a combo of spacey and powerful music then go!

[@pie68]

La vostra storia ha segnato la nostra... Grazie SM

[@isabellefremond794]

I love youuuuuu SIMPLEMINDS 🥰😍Best moments to my life with you !❤

[@artisfilms6237]

I love Simple Minds!

[@ingocolonia1129]

Looking forward to the 50 years live album....Kerr, Burchill, Forbes, MacNeil, Gaynor!!! Reunification now!!

[@Luke-Harno3]

Top !

[@PawLisKot]

Kolejny raz zapraszam do Polski. :-)

[@alahraralahrar878]

Miss Mike McNeil

[@Mooonlightist]

Le black album live 🎶👌💖

[@cici_]

💖💖💖💖

[@7in776]

A tale of 2 bands. If they hadnt met Bono and stayed on the road they were travelling culminating in the fantastic New Gold Dream, they would be way beyond where they are now musically. As a fan that pisses me off. Also, you dont fire someone like forbes and expect to improve!!!! nice to see theyre still around though.

[@mangelaguipai9156]

Miss you ,Mel Gaynor

[@dianamueller690]

👌👌❤

[@powerboost72]

2021 - Welcome to Berlin!

[@ericsilberstein667]

Great alt band.

[@massimoboattini6108]

Top simple minds

[@michelle02051970]

Sad Simple Minds aren't playing Manchester as usual, when touring. No 2020 concert for me. 😒

[@jolandaraimann8509]

I didn’t forget

[@SamCarlo]

OMG!!!

[@alahraralahrar878]

Mike McNeil is Angel..only 1 can play heavy Analog Synthesizer

[@thedukeofchortlebury9124]

Remember when SM were cutting edge?. Yeah, me too.

[@stevemurrell6167]

Superb band. I'm guessing that tour never happened.....

[@massimoboattini6108]

Io sono cresciuto con i simple minds

[@Bakoska]

what is the name od song at 2:46 ? thanks

[@stillyes8171]

Belfast Child

[@Betternow1974]

Jim Kerr is hot i love him, awesome voice

[@delfinoniko]

[@j.l.l.]

Simple Minds : the very great group were with Michael MacNeil Derek Forbes

[@goatlps]

1:17 #NewGoldDream had great songs, but was still too stiff and punk, and #JimKerr's voice is too good for punk - shame the modern style live versions weren't remade in a studio. 1:50 #SparkleInTheRain was #SimpleMinds' first album in their popular rock/pop style, followed by their best album, #OnceUponATime (2:21 #NoFiller tracks). NB: 2:07 #DontYou (Forsey/Schiff) was one of their few songs not actually written by them, although it is probably their most popular and most famous song (although I'd suggest the unreleased album title track #StreetFightingYears is technically their masterpiece/best song, from their last great album).

[@user-xb3oy3vk7v]

When are simple minds gonna be in the rock n roll all of fame unbelievable there not

[@slw0599]

5*s

[@nickscott9129]

Stop the video after 1:48 minutes before you witness a different band.

[@jonyetrod9369]

Lol

[@thebandhack8238]

First

[@katywardle4878]

Dumping Mel Gaynor was the final straw for me the current line up and the last album was an easy pass.

[@goldsaj]

What makes you think Mel was "dumped"? Has it occurred to you, he might of decided to leave?

[@katywardle4878]

@@goldsaj True but we can only "assume" from past departures. Either way the current line up and the last studio album were flat as a pancake. So bad Jim's brother actually lost his mind.

[@goldsaj]

@@katywardle4878 I can honestly say, I believe their last album, to be, one of their best. 40 minutes of perfectly crafted perfection. With a production, that is maybe slightly too polished. As for Jim's brother, that is just speculation on your behalf.As for past departures the only one I can think of who was dismissed is Derek, Mick left on his own accord.

[@katywardle4878]

@@goldsaj I'm happy someone likes the last album as for speculation Jim's brother has been convicted for his absence of mind awaiting sentence and appeals etc. etc.