May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
The very first time I heard it, I fell in love with it. It’s Mick MacNeil’s organ playing (I’m assuming it’s an organ, it sounds like one) that first hooked me in. It is SO reminiscent of “Waltzinblack” by The Stranglers (another absolute FAVE instrumental – oddly enough, The Stranglers are the Minds’ support/co headliners…
theispot: Ruth Rowland’s rock ‘n’ roll approach to hand lettering landed her another music gig, this time for a new single brought out by two era-defining bands, Simple Minds and The Stranglers, that got together to record a version of the 1977 punk classic, “(Get A) Grip (On Yourself).” Created with a pen she made…
(via priptona-weird) Ok, one final gif of this stunning beast :-)) I think I’ve cheered myself up suffiently. Jim Kerr – you are one beautiful, beautiful man.
(via priptona-weird) “Moments burn. Slow burning golden nights. Once more see city lights, holding candles to the flame.” Someone Somewhere In Summertime – Simple Minds
(via priptona-weird) And…in slo-mo, because he is so utterly, wonderfully glorious. Jim Kerr – I love you ??
(via priptona-weird) This is one of my most favourite bits of footage of Jim, ever. He is absolutely gorgeous. I adore him…
I posted this on the Simple Minds Facebook visitor wall today (with the picture of the koala)… THE POWER OF NEW GOLD DREAM: I have just spent the past 5 days in Adelaide (and surrounding Adelaide Hills). My first ever visit. I was meeting and subsequently staying with a lovely lady I have been, firstly,…
https://player.vimeo.com/video/65883540?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 behindthegrooves: On this day in music history: October 21, 1985 – “Once Upon A Time”, the eighth album by Simple Minds is released. Produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain, it is recorded at The Townhouse Studios in London from June – August 1985. It is the first album issued by the Scottish/UK band…
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ilterzolatodelvinile: Once Upon A Time by Simple Minds – 30 years now
Well, it’s a response, at least…lol Thanks, Jim. Love you xxx Lol