May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
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…
Lyric of the day Song: No Cure Album: Life In A Day Year of release: 1979 Words: Jim Kerr As talked about in a post yesterday, I have gone from decidedly “meh” with this song for over 18 months, to “Bloody hell – I love this track!” in the past few days and it…
Lyric of the day Song: Stars Will Lead The Way Album: Graffiti Soul Year of release: 2009 Written by: Kerr/Burchill