May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Lyric of the day Song: Imagination Album: Big Music Year of release: 2014 Written by: Kerr/Burchill No official lyrics are printed for this, only the small bit I used at the top right. I love that final 30 second fade out…I wish it was longer! I think these are the words Jim sings, but…
The way it quite softly and gradually fades in. I like the pace of it. It’s quite slow. And there’s such a simple but fabulous riff from Charlie and is complimented nicely with Mick’s synths. I find it ever so sexy. The way Jim sings those opening lines. The way he articulates the “baby…
Lyric of the day Song: Blood Diamonds Album: Greatest Hits +/Big Music Year of release: 2013/2014 Written by: Cook/Kerr/Burchill Using a photo from my first ever Simple Minds gig at Cambridge last year. Blood Diamonds always makes me think of my brother David. The song was playing when I learned of his death. It…
Oh, a 5×5 gig?!!! Yes, please and thank you VERY much!!
When at home, back in the UK, perhaps once a fortnight or there abouts I’d have a “vinyl day”. It would mostly comprise of my newly acquired Simple Minds vinyl, but not exclusively. I am missing those days. There’s a ritual, almost, to playing vinyl. Switching your tech on. Checking it is all in good…
Nice and close to home (well, usually). Just so the TARDIS doesn’t have to travel far.
Lyric of the day Song: Pleasantly Disturbed Album: Life In A Day Year of release: 1979 Written by: Kerr/Burchill
Lyric of the day Song: Blood Type O Album: Graffiti Soul Year of release: 2009 Written by: Coad/Kerr/Burchill
It feels rather unique to me, as a Simple Minds song. It’s like very soft blues. It’s very quiet. I really like the melody and pace of it. But this one really is all about the lyrics…and Jim. A soft and sometimes husky voice, esp. on those “neon city cowboys” lines, and that lovely falsetto…
Actually a Johnny And The Self Abusers track (pre- Simple Minds). Lyrics deciphered myself so may not be correct, but this is what I hear, so I hope I’m right. If anyone knows otherwise (Jim? If you have ever come to this trashy, sycophantic blog. Lol), please feel free to correct me! Lyric of…