May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Today’s post from Jim – much like yesterday’s…I can feel it ramping up. I get that he loves Italy…but I always feel like…something kind of ugly overtakes him whenever SM play there. Something … “unattractive” happens. All the bravado and the smugness creeps in. Today when I read the post I thought “Geez, you’re sounding…
There’s been no escaping the endless deluge of photos and videos from last night’s gig. I feel a fool for having not tried to move hell and high water to go. But, I convinced myself it wasn’t the “important place”. That it wasn’t the “be all and end all.” Birdy was kind. Telling me that…
Th is post features a video of Deacon Blue performing Someone Somewhere in Summertime at Edinburgh Castle. Click the post to view…
OMG!! I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about something EVER IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!! More details at the Simple Minds Official Facebook page (click on the source link to be taken there)
New vinyl acquisition!! Finally got a copy of the Celebrate album on vinyl. Have been keeping my eye out for a bargain one. This one was being sold on eBay for £20. It had one minor flaw (seen in the photos), that being small splits at the bottom of the both inner sleeves. The seller…
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Simple Minds News – Issue 23, 1988: Part One.
Listening to another live gig tonight. Sounding like a good one so far. Look at that date! What a Christmas present!!!
Possibly my most favourite moment of the whole Simple Minds Rockpalast 1982 gig. Jim is just soaking in the moment. I hope he was thinking “this was a good one!” – because it was. The comments show on clips from this gig that it has its detractors, but I think it’s one of their best. It…
Read full post “Bathed in Blue in Cologne 1982 – Gif Montage” »
Hello! The bhoy be touching himself near his crotch! *falls to a heap on the floor*
Yes, you are wonderful, my adorable, pale, Goth prince, you. Oh, how I love you, Laird Dash Fandango 🙂