Songs Written by Jim KerrTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

James Kerr (born 9 July 1959) is a Scottish musician and lead singer of the rock band Simple Minds. Commercially successful singles released by Simple Minds include "Glittering Prize" (1982), "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (1982), "Waterfront" (1983), "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985, #1 U.S. and #1 Canada), and "Alive and Kicking" (1985), as well as the UK number one single "Belfast Child" (1989). With Kerr as their lead singer, Simple Minds have achieved five UK Albums chart number one... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jim Kerr first charted in 1979 with Life in a Day.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 35 UK Top‑75 entries, including 8 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s.On US Alternative the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.