May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
A Simple Minds album release has pretty much stayed at the regularity of an Olympiad in recent years. Black and White 050505 in, funnily enough, 2005, Graffiti Soul in 2009, Big Music in 2014, Walk Between Worlds in 2018, then Direction Of The Heart last year in 2022. Compare that to the first 5 years…
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Thinking about choosing a track for this week’s MMM, it’s really easy to trawl through their extensive back catalogue to the long past. But as the proposed songs to highlight fluttered through my mind…invariably harking back to the long past, I tutted at myself. “Hey, what about the recent past? What about Walk Between Worlds?”…
Read full post “Minds Music Monday – Past Present – Magic” »
Just a few days ago, it was the 1st anniversary of the video release of Magic. As much as I love the video, I prefer the album version of the song. So here we are. Here’s to one year of Magic! ??
I will try my best to catch up with all stuff and get the blog back up-to-date shortly. WHAT A WHIRLWIND it has been! In the meantime, here’s a link to a Classic Pop magazine competition in which you can win lots of SM goodies, including a rare exclusive white vinyl copy of the Magic…
Read full post “Back Down To Earth – And Classic Pop SM Comp!” »
Just a little fiddle to calm the mounting nerves…
The video has landed! Also, a different edit single version is available to hear on Spotify, and is availble for download for those who pre-ordered the album. Details, and further links on SMO social media platforms.
To be released at 9.45am GMT. STAY TUNED…check SMO social media for more 🙂
Of not just ONE but TWO songs from the album! From 7.30am on BBC Radio 2 – the official airing (finally legit!) of Magic – and from 4.30pm on BBC Radio 6 Music – and airing of The Signal And The Noise! More info on SMO …
Could it be Magic?
After multiple listens to the song, I now think I need to slightly alter the lyrics, so I have updated them, and my lyric art piece, accordingly (and while at it, gave the lyric art piece a subtle improvement…though to be fair, it was pretty perfect as it was) 🙂 Magic Now I believe in…