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Simple Minds are happy to announce that 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify! Thank you to everyone for a great year of streaming in 2024.

Simple Minds are happy to announce that 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify! Thank you to everyone for a great year of streaming in 2024.

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Simple Minds released their debut album Life in a Day this week in 1979.

Simple Minds released their debut album Life in a Day this week in 1979.

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Simple Minds today release a brand new single 'Your Name in Lights'! The track is featured on the soundtrack of their critically acclaimed documentary 'Everything Is Possible', and is available to stream and download now.

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'Don't You (Forget About Me)' was released in the UK on this day in 1985 and has remained a live performance highlight ever since. Over the years and including the band's 2024 Global Tour, which track has blown you away when played live?

'Don't You (Forget About Me)' was released in the UK on this day in 1985 and has remained a live performance highlight ever since. Over the years and including the band's 2024 Global Tour, which track has blown you away when played live?

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‘Our Secrets Are The Same,’ the long-awaited joint memoir by Simple Minds’ founding members and lifelong friends Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, is out on October 2. Available to pre-order now: #OurSecretsAreTheSame

‘Our Secrets Are The Same,’ the long-awaited joint memoir by Simple Minds’ founding members and lifelong friends Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, is out on October 2. Available to pre-order now: #OurSecretsAreTheSame

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Tune in to this week's Sounds Of The 80s with Gary Davies on BBC Radio 2 for a special feature on Simple Minds. The episode will feature a collection of archive interviews with Jim reflecting on the band's iconic 80s moments, including their performance at Live Aid.

Tune in to this week's Sounds Of The 80s with Gary Davies on BBC Radio 2 for a special feature on Simple Minds. The episode will feature a collection of archive interviews with Jim reflecting on the band's iconic 80s moments, including their performance at Live Aid.

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Speaking to Greatest Hits Radio, Jim reflects on his dad coming to a Simple Minds concert for the first time.

Speaking to Greatest Hits Radio, Jim reflects on his dad coming to a Simple Minds concert for the first time.

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We’re pleased to announce that this Tuesday, Simple Minds' career-spanning documentary 'Everything Is Possible' arrives on BBC iPlayer and airs on BBC Scotland at 10pm GMT.

We’re pleased to announce that this Tuesday, Simple Minds' career-spanning documentary 'Everything Is Possible' arrives on BBC iPlayer and airs on BBC Scotland at 10pm GMT.

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This month in 1984, 'Speed Your Love To Me' was released as the second single from Sparkle in the Rain, with backing vocals provided by the brilliant Kirsty MacColl.

This month in 1984, 'Speed Your Love To Me' was released as the second single from Sparkle in the Rain, with backing vocals provided by the brilliant Kirsty MacColl.

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On this day in 1982, Simple Minds released their critically acclaimed and groundbreaking album ‘New Gold Dream’ featuring the hit singles 'Promised You a Miracle', 'Glittering Prize' and 'Someone Somewhere in Summertime'.

On this day in 1982, Simple Minds released their critically acclaimed and groundbreaking album ‘New Gold Dream’ featuring the hit singles 'Promised You a Miracle', 'Glittering Prize' and 'Someone Somewhere in Summertime'.

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40 years ago today, Simple Minds took the stage at the historic Live Aid concert, performing their global hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'. To mark the anniversary, the music video has been newly remastered and is available to watch now: #LiveAid40

40 years ago today, Simple Minds took the stage at the historic Live Aid concert, performing their global hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'. To mark the anniversary, the music video has been newly remastered and is available to watch now: #LiveAid40

59,853 次观看 • 1 年前

This week in 1981, Simple Minds released the double album Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call, which featured the single 'Love Song', performed here on Countdown.

This week in 1981, Simple Minds released the double album Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call, which featured the single 'Love Song', performed here on Countdown.

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Forty years ago this week, Simple Minds made their debut on Saturday Night Live - SNL, performing 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Sanctify Yourself'. They were introduced by Madonna, who was hosting the show for the very first time. #OnceUponATime40

Forty years ago this week, Simple Minds made their debut on Saturday Night Live - SNL, performing 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Sanctify Yourself'. They were introduced by Madonna, who was hosting the show for the very first time. #OnceUponATime40

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'Up on the Catwalk' was released as a single this month in 1984.

'Up on the Catwalk' was released as a single this month in 1984.

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40 years ago today, Simple Minds’ iconic single 'Don’t You (Forget About Me)' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a defining moment in the band’s global legacy.

40 years ago today, Simple Minds’ iconic single 'Don’t You (Forget About Me)' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a defining moment in the band’s global legacy.

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'Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible' is coming to Paramount+ UK & Ireland on 22nd December. The first-ever feature-length documentary-film chronicling the most iconic and influential Scottish band in history.

'Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible' is coming to Paramount+ UK & Ireland on 22nd December. The first-ever feature-length documentary-film chronicling the most iconic and influential Scottish band in history.

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"Step in, step out of the rain." Waterfront - Live at Isle of Wight Festival, 2024.

"Step in, step out of the rain." Waterfront - Live at Isle of Wight Festival, 2024.

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"In the summer of '82, the UK pop charts were seemingly awash with very new and innovative pop songs all written by young artists, many of whom were destined for bigger things. Glittering Prize is among that collection" - Jim

"In the summer of '82, the UK pop charts were seemingly awash with very new and innovative pop songs all written by young artists, many of whom were destined for bigger things. Glittering Prize is among that collection" - Jim

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45 years ago today, Simple Minds released their third studio album 'Empires and Dance'.

45 years ago today, Simple Minds released their third studio album 'Empires and Dance'.

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In April 1982, Simple Minds released ‘Promised You a Miracle’ while still touring Sons and Fascination, issuing it ahead of their next album, New Gold Dream. The single became the band’s first UK hit and led to their debut appearance on Top of the Pops.

In April 1982, Simple Minds released ‘Promised You a Miracle’ while still touring Sons and Fascination, issuing it ahead of their next album, New Gold Dream. The single became the band’s first UK hit and led to their debut appearance on Top of the Pops.

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On this day in 1985, Simple Minds performed at the iconic Live Aid Concert. The band took to the stage at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, USA, performing in front of 100,000 people.

On this day in 1985, Simple Minds performed at the iconic Live Aid Concert. The band took to the stage at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, USA, performing in front of 100,000 people.

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“I wrote ‘Changeling’ on the guitar: a picking riff at the front, and a sequence heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones in the verses. That was almost a proper song, and it became quite popular in the incipient New Romantic clubs in London." - Charlie

“I wrote ‘Changeling’ on the guitar: a picking riff at the front, and a sequence heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones in the verses. That was almost a proper song, and it became quite popular in the incipient New Romantic clubs in London." - Charlie

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Simple Minds are thrilled to announce the UK & Irish leg of their 2024 Global Tour with special guests Del Amitri! More shows throughout the rest of the world will be announced soon. Tickets will go on general sale at 9am BST on Friday, September 8th:

Simple Minds are thrilled to announce the UK & Irish leg of their 2024 Global Tour with special guests Del Amitri! More shows throughout the rest of the world will be announced soon. Tickets will go on general sale at 9am BST on Friday, September 8th:

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Waterfront - Live on Top of the Pops, 1983. #SparkleInTheRain40

Waterfront - Live on Top of the Pops, 1983. #SparkleInTheRain40

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‘Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible' is now available to watch on Paramount+ UK & Ireland in the UK and Ireland.

‘Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible' is now available to watch on Paramount+ UK & Ireland in the UK and Ireland.

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'See the Lights' was released on this day in 1991. "In some ways I feel that this is one of our best ever songs. It has a great mixture of deep darkness yet ultimately compelling light within its words and melody" - Jim

'See the Lights' was released on this day in 1991. "In some ways I feel that this is one of our best ever songs. It has a great mixture of deep darkness yet ultimately compelling light within its words and melody" - Jim

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