I never get tired of watching this! They were so young and so alive. So ahead of their time and brilliant! (Can you imagine being there, witnessing this incredible phenomenon happen, and being a part of it!) Simple Minds is quite possibly the greatest band of the '80s. Who would have known they'd be here 40+ years later, and still knocking it out of the ballpark. I'm 62 years old, I missed out on so much, but I'm grateful these videos are here! 👍❤️
They weren't ahead of their time, they were of their time but with the talent to be enduring to last through all time; at least as long as we are still alive and kicking. 😊
@@RJRobertson-fd8xythat's it. Simple Minds are one of the best examples of the 80's sound. Unmistakable and a product of their own time. I saw them live a couple years ago. They haven't lost it at all. Real tight act
I once saw an old article from an Irish Rock publication in a compilation about U2 & the guy was described as being capable of Spiderman poses on stage. Was always strangely agile
Jim I from Ireland I live in North Cork , I love simple minds , I had a operation yesterday morning my name is Patsy ó Callaghan my nick name is macgyver, I lost my partner last year she passed away she was from cobh , she was 49 years old Jim it's lonely to be with out her, I have her little dog called max, I had operation on a hernia, great band simple minds see them in Cork brilliant band, keep up the good work Jim your a great performo
What an amazingly talented group! Jim is such a PRESENCE as a front man. LOVE that his and Charlie's friendship goes back to school day and endures to this day. But there is absolutely No Simple Minds without the driving, funk-a-fied commanding backbeat of Mel Gaynor!
How is this band not remembered as one of the greatest of all time? It’s a travesty. There’s something undefinable about their sound that is very special.
I’d put them in moment similar to the Cult love album when they were a decision and a producer away from taking that extra step. Tbh I think their early work still holds up and their best songs are as good as U2’s without all that edgy artifice
"Sparkle in the Rain" should be acknowledged as a classical pop-album. It's dense, very authentic and melodic and full of superb songs. Probably the best album of the 80s. Up on the Catwalk is my all times favorite 80s hit.
The album Sparkle in the Rain had a big impact on me when I was a teenager and I still think it is one of the edgiest albums of the 80s. This track is a great opener.
1985 watched the FA Cup Final Man Utd v Everton , then jumped a train to London watched Simple Minds at Wembley Arena, got to know a few backstage guys. Went back to the hotel a few beers , and had Breakfast on Simple Minds. .... “Sparkle in the rain” is one of the all time best albums 👊🏻
There's no limits bud: I was there for early Simple Minds and saw *all* this stuff live, but never stopped and wonder if people who state what you people state do the same (ie still invest in music) or just slag everything off? Stick to FB bozo.
I love the effect of that synthesizer harmony effect through the song which is very effective as they did from 'Theme from Great Cities'. It is very difficult to pick out a favourite song from Jim Kerr and Simple Minds as they had their very own effective unique style which was never matched by anyone else. Still regularly listen to Simple Minds today.
Also, I hope someday someone from Simple Minds reads this so they know how much I’ve been digging them since my childhood in the early 80s. I’m 50 now. When I saw them live in Vegas it was a bucket list moment
I had this single when I was young. My sister loaned the record to some boyfriend, never saw it again. So I went out and bought another one. That's how good this song is.
yes! this is Simple Minds!, " Don't forget about me" is ok, but this is the best early stuff 1982-1983 that was great. This is KROQ , on the beach in California .
Millions of people around the world, especially in the US, would probably have never discovered the magic of early 80's Simple Minds like this, if it wasn't for Don't You (Forget About Me) and The Breakfast Club. Thanks John Hughes 🙏
if you wanted music of class, then look no further than the 1980's new romantic scene. never been bettered. lucky enough to of been there to have appreciated it all
At the time, the drums sounded enormous, thanks to producer Steve Lillywhite who had a dead-set penchant for them to dominate the mix. He had a slightly earlier crack at it with Big Country
This song, along with the lesser-known "Waterfront," proves that this band could deliver a driving rock-and-roll punch, not just the Top-40 "John Hughes movie soundtrack" songs that is all the general public knew them for back then. And on further investigation, they delivered everything in between as well.
This has always narrowly edged out "Promised You A Miracle" for my fave-rave by these guys. This song flat ROCKS, big, powerful, relentless, with cool lyrics. Man, you can't crank this too much, or too loud for me even after all this time!!
A Timeless Masterpiece I love everything about this The Powerful Rhythm, Sublime Keyboards, the Melody, Composition, Staccato Vocal, Lyrics, clever major/minor chord switches, Countermelody, the building Crescendo throughout I. Never. Want. It. To. End.
Simple minds was their name but they were much more than that. In the 80s this group was one of the best. They were on fire. Good stuff. Great memories. I can only imagine what they were like live.
It's was a terrible time. Massive mistakes were made in the UK, the US and beyond and we're paying for it all now. Music was good in the first half though. Shit in the second half.
Mistakes? Second half a shit? You where here in 80s?! Just to say one: Michel Jackson released album Bad on 87 ... may you do not like it, but i can suggest you 3000 more different albums and authors from this time!
"Shit in the second half." - I get the point. Stock, Aitken & Waterman started the era of shite manufactured pop. Just churn out generic track after generic track and veneer it with some young, good-looking eager singer to appeal to the masses. For me, 1987 was an awesome year but it did mark the start of production-line music.
Wow... Sublime video performance by SM... Vi adoro da sempre perché avete segnato la mia vita sin dai vostri albori negli anni 80, ma anche dopo, è sempre un onore ascoltare la vostra intramontabile musica che sublima la mia mente traslandomi immediatamente ai miei ricordi... Perché si vive anche di quelli... Cmq la vita è niente senza la vostra musica... Adesso, sono alla soglia dei 55 anni e la sera vi ascolto con cuffie wireless per non disturbare mogliettina e figliolo... Iconici da sempre e per sempre... 🔝🎶❤💯😇
Yeah, this ones a keeper. I’ve been going down the Simple Minds rabbit hole tonight. God I haven’t listened to them in years and years. This song, New Gold Dream, Promised you a Miracle. Great songs!
March 2019. Living in America, I didn't know about these guys until "Don't You". Shortly after I dived into their earlier stuff. Lord, how I scoured the import bins at the record stores!
I was about 14 and lived in queensway, jim kerr and patsy Kensit sitting on our front wall , I saw them both smoking ciggies, she said in polite plz don't bother, so I asked would they like cup of tea They both said yes ,so I gave them ,and both smiled from there hearts , and next day patsy kensit knocked on front door and said is that you're son with red hair ,mum said yes and gave mum signed album jim kerr and patsy kensit ty for tea , ahhh what a memorie
Sparkle in the Rain was the album that turned the fortunes of the band into a major arena act. The magic touch of producer Steve Lillywhite pushed the band into far more edgier sounding territory and practically invented the “gated reverb” on Mel Gaynor’s drums. Derek Forbes played bass like there was no tomorrow until his fingers bled. Jim Kerr’s singing took a drastic turn from his soft vocals from New Gold Dream to completely belting it throughout this album. This opening track and third single Up on the Catwalk was the sign of its time and later sampled into their closing instrumental track Shake Off the Ghost. This is the band’s best album to date.
Steve Lillywhite did a brilliant job creating rock arena anthems while preserving the band's creative DNA. An absolute favorite for decades. And yeah, Sorry Charles, it's all about that hook in the keys.
One of the most intensive track from Simple Minds. The clip is pleasant with hidden messages I guess but I'll always remember ''one thousand names spring up my mind like Deodato, Michael Angelo, Robert De Niro so many others... Natassia Kinski and Martin Luther '' to say Robert De Niro and Natassia Kinski are celebrated by Simple Minds and it's a real pleasure !!
What a time, what a blast, what a life ....... The 80's were to us what the 60's were to our parents, God I'm so grateful for those memories.
The 80s needs a “Dazed and Confused”-like movie ti capture its essence. Is there one?
👍
I'm with you. I'm so blessed to be able to experience the 80's. Such a fun decade.
@@nitedreamer23 Fast Times at Ridgemont High and The Breakfast Club come to mind.
@@ryanponder679 nailed it.
For me, one of greatest songs ever.
Totally agree 👍
I never get tired of watching this! They were so young and so alive. So ahead of their time and brilliant! (Can you imagine being there, witnessing this incredible phenomenon happen, and being a part of it!) Simple Minds is quite possibly the greatest band of the '80s. Who would have known they'd be here 40+ years later, and still knocking it out of the ballpark. I'm 62 years old, I missed out on so much, but I'm grateful these videos are here! 👍❤️
i´m a bit younger but I remember this one, love the epic start, still running listening to this on my playlist
They weren't ahead of their time, they were of their time but with the talent to be enduring to last through all time; at least as long as we are still alive and kicking. 😊
@@RJRobertson-fd8xythat's it. Simple Minds are one of the best examples of the 80's sound. Unmistakable and a product of their own time.
I saw them live a couple years ago. They haven't lost it at all. Real tight act
They were young. And so were we 😃
Es la mejor banda en ese género musical indiscutible
Simple Minds, Talk Talk, Big Country, The Waterboys, Aztec Camera... The Big Sound. The only band giving love to Montevideo in Uruguay!!! Untouched!
notice the model wearing the Nazi officers hat on "the catwalk" also Deniro and Kinski in a single line
Wish big country was still around!! Brezechi on drums!
The keyboard in this song, is a masterpiece incomparable.
I think SM's decline began when Mick McNeil left the band
Mel Gaynor's drums are class also.
I love you loads,it is a masterpiece 👍😁
@@stealthnoid questo
@@robertofusaro2984 cosa?
Epic. Timeless. Even over 40 years later. The early Simple Minds were so outstandingly good... ❤❤❤
Indeed so there too of course.
Drums and bass solid, the keyboard almost Bach like counterpoint fugue, and the lyrics .
Otherworldly masterpiece
I love your comment that's exactly how i'm feeling
Simple Minds music from the early mild 80s was legendary, still sounds amazing
Yes,after Sparkle in the rain they became non descript.Belfast child nonsense.
The drumming
Sublime
Mel Gaynor, Derek Forbes and Micheal McNeil. Pure Gold..
I'm 65 ,and this beats the shit out of today's crap ❤❤❤❤
I'm 75 and couldn't agree with you more!
I'm only 60 and yes you are correct
being from glasgow i love simple minds. new decent band which might bring back a little faith...try listening to 'The last dinner party'
Too right!!!!!
Jim and his expressive dancing.he is very original.I love it.
+Bailey Kenner He can't do it anymore sadly...
I once saw an old article from an Irish Rock publication in a compilation about U2 & the guy was described as being capable of Spiderman poses on stage. Was always strangely agile
Jim I from Ireland I live in North Cork , I love simple minds , I had a operation yesterday morning my name is Patsy ó Callaghan my nick name is macgyver, I lost my partner last year she passed away she was from cobh , she was 49 years old Jim it's lonely to be with out her, I have her little dog called max, I had operation on a hernia, great band simple minds see them in Cork brilliant band, keep up the good work Jim your a great performo
Si..... però molto anni '80
These were the best years of Simple Minds!
Hello friend how are you doing
Yes for many artists the begining of their carrier is often the summum of creation
Without a doubt!
Hairs on my skin come alive
A world class, intelligent band of great musicians. The 80s yielded some of the best music ever put out.
What an amazingly talented group! Jim is such a PRESENCE as a front man. LOVE that his and Charlie's friendship goes back to school day and endures to this day. But there is absolutely No Simple Minds without the driving, funk-a-fied commanding backbeat of Mel Gaynor!
Preach 💯
Derek Forbes
Brilliant song. I love the way it explodes into life with that magnificent 14 second intro
The biggest influence on me musically bar none. 81-82-83-84 blew me away and still does. Thank you
The drumming technique is still so impeccably awesome after all of these years.
True, great drumming!!It gives the song an insane drive together with the keyboards.
This song and the whole album
Hello friend how are you doing today
Mel Gaynor on drums a terrific drummer!
The drumms are legendary
How is this band not remembered as one of the greatest of all time? It’s a travesty. There’s something undefinable about their sound that is very special.
It was fleeting New Gold Dream did not capture the lightning in a bottle
One of their best songs, and the silly Jim dancing is so funny.
Jesus Christ these guys made the most fucking amazing music!!!
there amazing 80s had some amazing talent
G. Christopher , now u have "Rap" & girls ❤️ it;)
I’d put them in moment similar to the Cult love album when they were a decision and a producer away from taking that extra step. Tbh I think their early work still holds up and their best songs are as good as U2’s without all that edgy artifice
New Gold Dream is better than anything U2 put out and U2 made some amazing albums.
I am glad people are starting to recognize the brilliance of Simple Minds thanks to the RUclips algorithm.
What a huuuuge sounding production. I love it. One of the best Simple MInds songs.
Jim and co along with Depeche mode were gorgeous as well as talented glad I was young in the eighties
"Sparkle in the Rain" should be acknowledged as a classical pop-album. It's dense, very authentic and melodic and full of superb songs. Probably the best album of the 80s. Up on the Catwalk is my all times favorite 80s hit.
+Michel Tangy
there is JUST something about this track................memories plus the energy of it .
Totally agree..
one of the best albums from beginning to end to come out of the 80s....
+Michel Tangy Totally agree with u man.
+Michel Tangy You should check out "Sister Feelings Call/Sons and Fascination"....1981 ;-)
I will be there i will be there i will beee there❤
Never gets old, such a uplifting song!
The album Sparkle in the Rain had a big impact on me when I was a teenager and I still think it is one of the edgiest albums of the 80s. This track is a great opener.
1985 watched the FA Cup Final Man Utd v Everton , then jumped a train to London watched Simple Minds at Wembley Arena, got to know a few backstage guys. Went back to the hotel a few beers , and had Breakfast on Simple Minds. .... “Sparkle in the rain” is one of the all time best albums 👊🏻
best line up and greatest band ever
Thank God for the 80s
His singing pops up over the years passing "i don't know why” great band marking an era
Can anyone say that such music is made today?
80's generation X and proud of it...
alpha male yes. And surely 80s kids are generation y?
Me too generation x, we had the best time ever.
@@eightieschick100 1976 to about 1984 was such a brilliant time for music in the UK. We used to have such a fantastic time in those days.
There's no limits bud: I was there for early Simple Minds and saw *all* this stuff live, but never stopped and wonder if people who state what you people state do the same (ie still invest in music) or just slag everything off? Stick to FB bozo.
There’s great music post 2000 too but 78-86 was amazing - check out the go go’s documentary
Kerr, Burchill, MacNeil, Gaynor and Forbes. The best Simple Minds line up
The synths on this are excellent!
Hello friend how are you doing?
I saw Simple Minds (China Crisis opened) at the California Theater in ‘82. One of the best concerts ever!
Love China Crisis! Underrated in my opinion.
This song is epic! The snare drum like a cannon blasting into every chorus. Charlie Birtchell master guitar 🎸
This is a TRUE 80's classic!
Hello friend how are you doing
This song trips me out. Dude sounds EXACTLY like David Byrne.
The keyboard skills of Mick MacNeil..!
He was outstanding. Gives me goosebumps.
Hes better than nick rhodes. He cant even play.
Mick Macneil LEGEND !
I love the effect of that synthesizer harmony effect through the song which is very effective as they did from 'Theme from Great Cities'. It is very difficult to pick out a favourite song from Jim Kerr and Simple Minds as they had their very own effective unique style which was never matched by anyone else. Still regularly listen to Simple Minds today.
This is by far The Simple Minds' best sing. DON'T YOU forget about UP ON THE CATWALK!
... and 'Waterfront'! 😀
The songs that they wrote are definitely their best.
A great voice and great players! I feel they never got the credit for their great musicianship. But it's so evident Simple Minds 4 ever.
Also, I hope someday someone from Simple Minds reads this so they know how much I’ve been digging them since my childhood in the early 80s. I’m 50 now. When I saw them live in Vegas it was a bucket list moment
I had this single when I was young. My sister loaned the record to some boyfriend, never saw it again. So I went out and bought another one. That's how good this song is.
Regarding my vinyl collection: I lost a few loaners, and when I stopped loaning, theft became a problem. People can sure be $%^& sometimes.
Boy were they good. And MacNeil was the sound of SM.
I will be there, I will be there, I will be there ... I sure hope so. Goes out to my true love, whatever dimension he's in nowadays.
It's all the instruments including vocals that makes Simple Minds what they are.
The absolute peak of the powers they were above U2 at this time for me.
yes! this is Simple Minds!, " Don't forget about me" is ok, but this is the best early stuff 1982-1983 that was great. This is KROQ , on the beach in California .
I miss those days and the 80's KROQ
One of the best freaking bands on the planet!! I had the most incredible crush on Jim Kerr, LOL
ToonieMama Well, he was really beautiful at that time!!!
Me too!
ToonieMama my girlfriend loved Jim and DMs Dave Gahan
He was delicious...
He still looks great! Very handsome and fit! 🥰👌
Sparkle in the Rain, great album.
Millions of people around the world, especially in the US, would probably have never discovered the magic of early 80's Simple Minds like this, if it wasn't for Don't You (Forget About Me) and The Breakfast Club. Thanks John Hughes 🙏
the best song, after 40 years I still get chills listening to it
È uno dei classici più intramontabili ed eleganti degli anni Ottanta...
...e, beato lui, non invecchia mai!
The drumming in this song is brilliant
the guy who was the drummer from samson with bruce dickinson who went on to iron maiden.
if you wanted music of class, then look no further than the 1980's new romantic scene. never been bettered. lucky enough to of been there to have appreciated it all
I'm an 80's boy, this still is one of my favourites. Any song that mentions Natassia Kinski in the lyrics has got to be good!
Fk off no heard that wann
SMs at their best ... can't stop listening to this...
I like the drumming on this one.
At the time, the drums sounded enormous, thanks to producer Steve Lillywhite who had a dead-set penchant for them to dominate the mix. He had a slightly earlier crack at it with Big Country
Mel's a great drummer.
Phenomenal
Definitely. I like all the instrumentation on this.
@@davidmoore651 SHOUT OUT TO STEVE LILLYWHITE!
Jim was our influencer for clothes and hairstyle...great 😀
Simple Minds, son definitivamente la esencia de los 80´ ♫
Fantastic song. Great keyboard riff. Great band too. LOVE the bass on New Gold Dream!
This is not new god dream , grandpa.
A bit rougher sound on the bass according to the demands of the aggressive acoustic drum set
I miss the 80's.....
I never left
Me too
Me too
I know how you feel !
Me too ! Lots of great memories musically & socially 👍🏽
"Sparkle in the Rain" should be acknowledged as a classical pop-album. Indeed! This band never disappoints us with their live albums....gracias!
This song, along with the lesser-known "Waterfront," proves that this band could deliver a driving rock-and-roll punch, not just the Top-40 "John Hughes movie soundtrack" songs that is all the general public knew them for back then. And on further investigation, they delivered everything in between as well.
Hello friend how are you doing
This has always narrowly edged out "Promised You A Miracle" for my fave-rave by these guys. This song flat ROCKS, big, powerful, relentless, with cool lyrics. Man, you can't crank this too much, or too loud for me even after all this time!!
A Timeless Masterpiece
I love everything about this
The Powerful Rhythm, Sublime Keyboards, the Melody, Composition, Staccato Vocal, Lyrics, clever major/minor chord switches, Countermelody, the building Crescendo throughout
I. Never. Want. It. To. End.
Simple minds was their name but they were much more than that. In the 80s this group was one of the best. They were on fire. Good stuff. Great memories. I can only imagine what they were like live.
GD it I miss the 80s. I saw these guys in Vegas a few years back and they killed it. 2021 and this is still better than current “alternative”
Oh my gosh, love everything about this, for a long time. x
It's freakin' awesome, hey! The bass, the call-backs to past currencies, the smashin' rhythm - can't get enough of it!
When I hear this album, it reminds me of my first boy friend, first job and Scotland had a heat wave Proud to be a generation x weagee
80s decade the BEST ever...all was quality...art music girls life...new times are pure PISS....
It's was a terrible time. Massive mistakes were made in the UK, the US and beyond and we're paying for it all now. Music was good in the first half though. Shit in the second half.
Mistakes? Second half a shit? You where here in 80s?! Just to say one: Michel Jackson released album Bad on 87 ... may you do not like it, but i can suggest you 3000 more different albums and authors from this time!
"Shit in the second half."
- I get the point. Stock, Aitken & Waterman started the era of shite manufactured pop. Just churn out generic track after generic track and veneer it with some young, good-looking eager singer to appeal to the masses.
For me, 1987 was an awesome year but it did mark the start of production-line music.
Nothing can match 1983
@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 the greatest year of music!!!!!!ever
With the incredible sound by Steve Lillywhite !!!
Wow... Sublime video performance by SM... Vi adoro da sempre perché avete segnato la mia vita sin dai vostri albori negli anni 80, ma anche dopo, è sempre un onore ascoltare la vostra intramontabile musica che sublima la mia mente traslandomi immediatamente ai miei ricordi... Perché si vive anche di quelli... Cmq la vita è niente senza la vostra musica... Adesso, sono alla soglia dei 55 anni e la sera vi ascolto con cuffie wireless per non disturbare mogliettina e figliolo... Iconici da sempre e per sempre... 🔝🎶❤💯😇
Non posso che emozionarmi ogni volta che la ascolto e tornare ragazzino , ILove You Simple Minds
This song is dizzying. Astonishing
Yeah, this ones a keeper. I’ve been going down the Simple Minds rabbit hole tonight. God I haven’t listened to them in years and years.
This song, New Gold Dream, Promised you a Miracle. Great songs!
Absolutely timeless. Feels like yesterday.
Who is watching this in 2018? (Jan 1st) - great song taking me back to the 80s
I do lol born in 1968...
FlatEric03 I do too, born in 1965....😎
2019
March 2019. Living in America, I didn't know about these guys until "Don't You". Shortly after I dived into their earlier stuff. Lord, how I scoured the import bins at the record stores!
Watching it now born in the earky 70d but the 80s music is nothing like some of the rubbish i hear these days.
The drumming is insane. Great stuff.
It's awesome, hey!
the snare sound on this should have won an award
Amazing song, fantastic band, the best of the 80's pop culture!
How i miss those times !!!
if only i had a time machine
But you dont
I was about 14 and lived in queensway, jim kerr and patsy Kensit sitting on our front wall , I saw them both smoking ciggies, she said in polite plz don't bother, so I asked would they like cup of tea They both said yes ,so I gave them ,and both smiled from there hearts , and next day patsy kensit knocked on front door and said is that you're son with red hair ,mum said yes and gave mum signed album jim kerr and patsy kensit ty for tea , ahhh what a memorie
I just absolutely love this song, it did not date at all, the sound is so full and expressive and emotional, just wonderful
Hounds down one of the best albums of all time.
Love this.
Can't get enough.
The beginnings of a fantastic band, they made my 80’s
BANGING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the energy these guys had in their music so original and different to the shite available then
Sparkle in the Rain was the album that turned the fortunes of the band into a major arena act. The magic touch of producer Steve Lillywhite pushed the band into far more edgier sounding territory and practically invented the “gated reverb” on Mel Gaynor’s drums. Derek Forbes played bass like there was no tomorrow until his fingers bled. Jim Kerr’s singing took a drastic turn from his soft vocals from New Gold Dream to completely belting it throughout this album. This opening track and third single Up on the Catwalk was the sign of its time and later sampled into their closing instrumental track Shake Off the Ghost. This is the band’s best album to date.
Magistral , fabuleux morceau et groupe !!!!
Steve Lillywhite did a brilliant job creating rock arena anthems while preserving the band's creative DNA. An absolute favorite for decades. And yeah, Sorry Charles, it's all about that hook in the keys.
He beats those drums like they owe him money.
Isn't this just still pure and absolute topsiding fire?!🔥
I miss this..feel empty now..
Non la ricordavo più. Ascoltata oggi: fantastica!!!
One of the most intensive track from Simple Minds.
The clip is pleasant with hidden messages I guess but I'll always remember ''one thousand names spring up my mind like Deodato, Michael Angelo, Robert De Niro so many others... Natassia Kinski and Martin Luther '' to say Robert De Niro and Natassia Kinski are celebrated by Simple Minds and it's a real pleasure !!
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Very dynamic
They are called, Simple Minds. Do not forget...they will become, ageless!💜🏴