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The Best Of Simple Minds
''The Best of Simple Minds'' is the second greatest hits album by Simple Minds, released in 2001. New versions of the "Theme for Great Cities" were released, and some copies (such as the US version), included the remixes by Raven Maize. A new edition was released in November 2007 with an extra DVD of the Verona concert film. Raven Maize's track "The Real Life"—which samples both Simple Minds' "Theme for Great Cities" and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"—was a hit single in 2001 and was included on this album, at the end of the second disc. Track listing ;Disc one # "Don't You (Forget About Me)" - 4:20 # "Promised You a Miracle" (Edit) - 3:59 # " Waterfront" - 4:49 # " Alive and Kicking" - 5:24 # " Glittering Prize" (Edit) - 3:58 # "All the Things She Said" - 4:16 # " Sanctify Yourself" - 5:00 # " Someone Somewhere in Summertime" - 4:38 # " Ghost Dancing" - 4:46 # " Up on the Catwalk" (Edit) - 4:04 # " Speed Your Love to Me" (Edit) - 3:59 # "Theme for Great Cities" - 5:50 # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simple Minds
Simple Minds are a Scottish Rock music, rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977, becoming best known internationally for their song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985), which topped the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100 in the United States. Other commercially successful singles include "Promised You a Miracle" (1982), "Glittering Prize" (1982), "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (1982), "Waterfront (song), Waterfront" (1983), "Alive and Kicking (song), Alive and Kicking" (1985), "Sanctify Yourself" (1986), "Let There Be Love (Simple Minds song), Let There Be Love" (1991), "She's a River" (1995), and the List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 1980s, UK number one single "Belfast Child" (1989). Simple Minds have achieved 24 top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart, and 23 top 40 albums on the UK Albums Chart, including five Lists of UK Albums Chart number ones, number one albums: ''Sparkle in the Rain'' (1984), ''Once Upon a Time (Simple Minds album), O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The Things She Said (Simple Minds Song)
"All the Things She Said" is a song by Scottish rock group Simple Minds, released as the third single from their seventh studio album, ''Once Upon a Time''. It was sung by lead vocalist Jim Kerr, with backing vocals provided by American singer Robin Clark who also appeared in the promotional video. The song reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 28 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was featured in the 2013 video game, ''Grand Theft Auto V ''Grand Theft Auto V'' is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the seventh main entry in the Grand Theft Auto, ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, following 2008's ''Grand Theft Auto IV'', and ...'', on the fictional radio station Los Santos Rock Radio. Content Singer Jim Kerr said the song was based on an article he read about Polish political prisoners in the Soviet Union. "There was an interview with wives of guys that had been away for a long time, taken away, and som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandela Day (song)
"Mandela Day" is a song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. It was included in the single "Ballad of the Streets" EP which reached No.1 on the British charts in February 1989 and features on their eighth studio album ''Street Fighting Years'' (1989). The single highlights the songs "Mandela Day", " Belfast Child", originally its A-side on the full-length version, and " Biko". "Mandela Day" was written for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (also known as Mandela Day), a concert held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 11 June 1988, as an expression of solidarity with the then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela, and was played live on that day (alongside cover versions of "Sun City" with Little Steven and a cover version of Peter Gabriel's "Biko" on which Gabriel himself took on lead vocals). The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan. Track listings 7" vinyl * UK, Germany: Virgin / SMX 3 * France: Virgin / 90496 12" vinyl * UK: Virgin / SMXT 3 * UK: Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's A River
"She's a River" is the first single released from Scottish rock band Simple Minds' 11th studio album, '' Good News from the Next World''. Written by band members Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr, the song was inspired by Hermann Hesse's novel '' Siddhartha'', a book about self-discovery. Released on 11 January 1995, "She's a River" reached number three in Canada and Italy, number seven in the Flanders region of Belgium, and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks chart. Background According to guitarist/keyboardist Charlie Burchill and vocalist Jim Kerr, the song was inspired by Hermann Hesse's novel '' Siddhartha'', which contains themes of self-discovery. Kerr explained, "As younger man I relied so much on this book (among many others) to guide me through my own chaos. That need continues, as does the need to have inspirational music driving me on further still." Kerr went on to describe the storylin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand By Love
"Stand by Love" is a 1991 song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds. It was the third single to be taken from their ninth studio album ''Real Life''. The song was written by bandmembers Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr and was produced by Stephen Lipson Stephen J. Lipson is an English record producer, audio engineer, guitarist and songwriter. As a record producer, he has worked with many artists including Annie Lennox, Propaganda, Act, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Simple Minds, Will Young, Geri .... The single peaked at number 13 in the UK. Track listings 7" single # "Stand by Love" - 4:09 # "King Is White & in the Crowd" (live, Los Angeles, 19.06.91) – 4:21 12" and CD single # "Stand by Love" – 4:09 # "King Is White & in the Crowd" (live, Los Angeles, 19.06.91) – 4:21 # "Let There Be Love" (live, Los Angeles, 19.06.91) – 5:22 Cassette single # "Stand by Love" (live, Glasgow, 13.08.91) – 4:26 # "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (live, Glasgow, 13.08.91) – 5:34 # " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
See The Lights
"See the Lights" is the second single released from Scottish rock band Simple Minds' ninth studio album, ''Real Life'' (1991). Written by band members Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr, the song is about missing someone and a depression that accompanies it, longing to bring back the love that is dying. Released on 13 May 1991 by Virgin, the song was a top 40 hit in six countries. It reached number 20 in the UK, number 10 in Canada, and number 40 in the United States. It also went to number one on the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock chart and number 10 on the US Mainstream Rock chart Mainstream Rock is a music chart published by ''Billboard'' magazine that ranks the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations in the United States. It is an administrative category that combines the " active rock" and " heritage rock" fo .... It was Simple Minds' fifth song to reach the top 40 in the US, and was the last to do so. Track listings * 7-inch and cassette single # "See The Lights" (7-in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kick It In
"Kick It In" is the third single from the 1989 Simple Minds album ''Street Fighting Years''. The song reached the UK Top 20, peaking at #15. The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan Andrew Douglas Morahan (born 11 August 1958) is a British commercial, film and music video director. He is the son of director Christopher Morahan and the half-brother of actress Hattie Morahan. Married to Joanna Lewis, he has two children. .... Track listings ; 7" & Cassette Single # "Kick It In" " Mix- 4:44 # "Waterfront" 89 Remix- 5:24 ; 12" & CD Single # "Kick It In" - 6:11 # "Waterfront" 89 Remix- 5:24 # "Big Sleep" ive in Rehearsal, Dublin 1989- 6:39 ; Limited Edition 12" Gatefold Sleeve + Double Sided Poster # "Kick It In" - 6:11 # "Waterfront" 89 Remix- 5:24 # "Kick It In" nauthorised Mix- 7:02 References 1989 songs Songs written by Jim Kerr Songs written by Charlie Burchill Songs written by Mick MacNeil 1989 singles Music videos direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is Your Land
"This Is Your Land" is a song by Scottish people, Scottish Rock music, rock band Simple Minds from their album ''Street Fighting Years'', released as the second single on 10 April 1989. The song features Lou Reed as guest vocalist. The single reached #13 on the UK singles chart. The music video was shot in Spain. The song was praised by David Sinclair of ''Q (magazine), Q magazine'' as part of a five-star album review given to ''Street Fighting Years''. Sinclair wrote: "The utterly beguiling melody of 'This Is Your Land', featuring a deadpan Lou Reed, cloaks a stinging rebuke on the issue of the environment while gently leading the listener up towards the panoramic splendour of the instrumental coda." Track listings ; 7" Single # "This Is Your Land" - 6:22 # "Saturday Girl" - 6:09 ; 12", Cassette & CD Singles #This Is Your Land" - 6:22 #Saturday Girl" - 6:09 #"Year Of The Dragon" - 3:06 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References External linksSimple Minds - "Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let There Be Love (Simple Minds Song)
"Let There Be Love" is a song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds Simple Minds are a Scottish Rock music, rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977, becoming best known internationally for their song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985), which topped the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100 ... and first single from their ninth studio album, ''Real Life (Simple Minds album), Real Life'' (1991). The song was written by Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr and released by Virgin Records on 11 March 1991. The song became an international hit, reaching the top 10 in Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It was the most successful in Italy, where it peaked at number one. The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan. Track listings * 7-inch and cassette single # "Let There Be Love" (7-inch mix) – 4:44 # "Good Night" – 3:10 * 12-inch single # "Let There Be Love" (extended mix) – 8:15 # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Song (Simple Minds Song)
"Love Song" is the seventh single released by Scottish band Simple Minds. It was issued by Virgin Records in August 1981, one month before the release of its parent album '' Sons and Fascination''. The B-side is an instrumental version of "This Earth That You Walk Upon", which later appeared on the album with newly recorded vocals. Despite a sticker appearing on the 12" single promising an 'extended version', all 12" releases around the world featured the 5:04 album version. The song is reportedly an ode to the close bond between Europe and America: "a relationship that's lasted across the centuries, through good and bad times, a "Love Song" between two continents." Its sound marked the beginning of a shift away from the band's early experimental phase towards a more accessible and commercial "pulsating electronic rock". The song was written and demoed in early 1981 and was tried out live on their Canada/US Tour in March 1981 before the recording sessions for the album had begun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Your Love To Me
"Speed Your Love to Me" is a song by Simple Minds, which was released as the second single from the album ''Sparkle in the Rain'' on 9 January 1984. It quickly reached number 20 in the UK Singles Chart, and remained in the charts for 4 weeks. Style Much like its predecessor in the charts, " Waterfront", "Speed Your Love to Me" was a stadium-oriented rock song with heavy drums and the keyboards playing a more subtle role. Dave Thompson of Allmusic describes the song as "arena rock" with the keyboards "bubbling through the crash and clash" of the drums and guitars rather than guiding the song from the forefront. Kirsty Maccoll, who was a friend of the band, sings backing vocals on the song. The title of the song was lifted from the line "God speed your love to me" in the song "Unchained Melody" performed by the Righteous Brothers". Music video A promotional video was completed for the single on 6 December 1983, which was a cinematic composition of studio performances and sce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Up On The Catwalk
"Up on the Catwalk" was the third single to be released from ''Sparkle in the Rain'', the sixth studio album by Simple Minds. It was released in March 1984 and climbed to number 27 in the UK Singles Chart. It stayed in the charts for five weeks, which was longer than the band's previous single, "Speed Your Love to Me". Unlike the album's previous two singles, " Waterfront" and "Speed Your Love to Me", "Up on the Catwalk" was not included in the band's 1992 compilation album ''Glittering Prize 81/92''. However, reviewer MacKenzie Wilson of Allmusic considered this single to be the strongest song on ''Sparkle in the Rain'', complimenting its lyrics and 'glossy' verse which "thrives on celebrity and the falling grace that coincides that". The band's lead singer Jim Kerr has retrospectively called "Up on the Catwalk" an example of Simple Minds "at their spikiest and most dramatic". Style The song begins with an exclamation of "one, two, one, two, three, four" while the drummer, Mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
