Mick And Charlie On Kiwi TV, 1986
Rare to see an interview conducted without Jim. I’d never seen this footage before. Enjoy!
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Why I Love…Lightning
That start. The bass and clang…something gritty and industrial about it. Almost like it’s going to turn into a Einstürzende Neubauten track! Then a wonderfully buzzing style of synth that comes in. The pace of it is awesome. I absolutely adore these lyrics! On the Dream Giver web site (simpleminds.org), Jim talks about the song…
Mandela Concert Book Pictures
Pictures inside the commemorative book of the Free Nelson Mendale Concert at Wembley Stadium in June, 1988. (Click on the individual images to see full detail)
Once Upon A Time Box Set Booklet – Part Two
Part two of the scans of the Once Upon A Time box set booklet.
Once Upon A Time Box Set Booklet – Part One
In an exercise in injecting some life into this blog, I thought I would share a scan of the booklet that s inside the Once Upon A Time box set. It’ll be broken up into two parts. Here’s part one.
Who’s G.P.?
Have asked Sir about this…why not try the source? Worth a shot. And Stuart, if you are reading this, please don’t spoil the illusion of the aftershave by telling me it’s yours. Lol
The Brussels Photoset – March, 1983
This beautiful set of photos came my way very recently, from the collection of fellow mega Minds fan, Stuart Holland. I am absolutely bowled over by them! They are an absolute new treasure. Quite possibly the most prized thing in my ever expanding Simple Minds memorabilia collection. Anyone enjoying these pictures – I do ask…
Photoset – Belgium, March, 1983
This man is…absolutely the most beautiful man…just, ever! Sorry. I’m just too far gone…and far beyond help. I really SHOULD just call this a Jim Kerr blog and have done with it. But…these ARE Simple Minds photos (the link below). Jim dominates though…it has to be said. Just sharing one photo…but you can view the…
In Praise Of “Our Secrets Are The Same”
Of the more “modern” Simple Minds albums, this one really does come around for regular play from me. I get something from EVERY track on this album. The beauty I find most beguiling with Simple Minds is this ability to shine a light out from the darkness. They are not afraid to step into the…
Why I Love…Factory
A fabulous synth intro from Mick, then a fabulous classic rock riff from Charlie. And then….like the crashing elevator within the chorus, in comes Jim with such stilted and stark lyrics…getting straight to the point of it! It’s bleak. It’s dystopia! Industrial. Gritty. In a pea-soup fog. It’s a Lowry painting. It’s Fritz Lang’s Metropolis….