May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Of course, we have had the visuals for this gig, in a truncated 35 minute set that Virgin Records recorded…but this is the full gig from the night. It would be wonderful if Virgin would release the full visual experience…or even a higher quality audio experience of the full gig than this already quite passible…
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I am today in Simple Minds memorabilia HEAVEN! I ordered some prints from the one and only Virginia Turbett and today they arrived by post. They are an absolute treasure trove! I ADORE THEM! If you yourself are interested in getting any of Virginia’s prints, you can find out full details at https://virginiaturbett.com
When one of the winners requests that you sign his print. Wow!
Really liked doing this one for the mix of songs and venues. Love it!
Apart from the final 45 seconds or so…(it’s a bit grating compared to the softness and “chill” of the rest of the mix)…THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
Erm…I have been invited to Paris… FUCKING HELL! I’M GOING TO PARIS, BABY!!!
I have four of them completed. The fifth will be truly unique as the winner has asked for a mix of favourite songs and favourite venues. I have the songs loaded up…I just need to work on the venues…the hows and why-for’s of slotting them in and how to make it work and look dynamic….
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Just over 12 months from their previous appearance on The Tube, Simple Minds return. It’s not the best quality footage…but it expresses the dynamism of the band. My favourite part is when Jim’s mic is obviously starting to give him problems. Instead of stopping proceedings like a lot of other performers would, he just throws…
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