May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
So, in this new Guardian piece about “Don’t You” Jim says Chrissie suggests they record the song…but when I asked him on SMO in February last year about whether Chrissie persuaded him to do it, this was the reply I got… I’m confused now. I mean, it matters little in the grand scheme of things…but…
One of my all time favourite early numbers… One of the first when I delved into that back catalogue that I fell in love with.
I’ll never understand why promo CDs command so much money! Actually explain to me what is so “collectable” about them? Anyway…this person made a killing tonight. They were selling both of these. £200 made on two promo CDs. Bloody jammy bugger!
Oh, holy hell, YES! I’ve been wanting this for AGES! Bowie on the cover. Main feature inside…and my baby bhoys too! Awesome!
Oh, I’m sure I can be objective enough for this! Lol On a personal level, this had been my first Minds gig in over a year, and only my third in total…so to say it was highly anticipated is an understatement! On my mind constantly was the health of my pet cat, Chrissy, who had…
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I feel very, very lucky! I have three gigs booked for next year. Three SIMPLE MINDS gigs, that is! I’ll also be seeing The Stranglers in March, and Holy Holy in April. I don’t think I’ve been to so many gigs in my life! My Minds gigs are in lovely stages. First, I go back…
An interview with a Belgian TV/Radio station. It does get a little hard to follow at times due to the translation having to take place but good to watch. If for no other reason than to see him tugging on his left ear for a wee bit. FETISH! Click here to view
I don’t how often I appeared on the screen (hopefully not very often!) at Thursday’s gig…but here are a couple of shots…just to prove I was there. Despite how it felt with my eyes…I felt very close and had an awesome, direct view of the stage (Jim!)…but the view from stage to crowd shows me…
Thank you most beautiful, kind sir, for answering my question. His answer can be heard around the 5 minute 30 second mark.