Really, really do want to get myself a copy of Silver Box. It is a great insight into the band. Some of the demos are not in the best condition, audio-wise, but they are still fabulous none the less. And some songs end up quite different. Jim certainly liked to play around with lyrics! Twist/Run/Repulsion…
Month: May 2015
Advert of the gig in question (see previous post). Ah, those were the days! Look at that ticket price!! *cries into hands*
Gig review of Simple Minds when they performed at The Marquee Club, London, Dec 18th, 1980 (what a Christmas present that would have been!). These gigs just sound SSOOO amazing!! I WANT A TIME MACHINE!!! Gah!!
Earliest gig review for Simple Minds I’ve ever seen. From the Record Mirror (I think) October 28th, 1978. Johnny Waller – you knew a good thing when you saw it, my friend!
Advert for the gig in question (see previous post).
Whaaa?! Sounds like a flipping AMAZING gig to me! A review of their gig at the Lyceum on October 26th, 1980. Too many new songs? Whaaat!! They released the album the month previous! Empires And Dance is bloody wonderful! I’d have died to have heard it all like that back then! Get off your high…
Another newspaper clipping of Jim Kerr. I didn’t scan too well – oh, but he’s ssooo adorable – I *had* to share :-)) Will try to get a better scan.
There is a copy of this magazine for sale on eBay – from the U.S. (I mean the copy is in the U.S. – it’s a UK magazine) I shared the magazine cover yesterday – but this advert is lovely too. I do love Jim ssooo much during this period. He is ssooo gorgeous and…
Jim Kerr chooses his “10 of the Best” for VH1 in 1998. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Jim Kerr interview from 1998. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)