Simple Minds

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Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The band is currently a core duo of original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), augmented by guest musicians. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass). Initially signed to Arista Records, Simple Minds released their debut album Life in a Day in 1979 to moderate commercial success, while the following two albums, Real... [more on Wikipedia]

Top songs: #1: Don't You (Forget About Me) - #2: Alive and Kicking - #3: Belfast Child - #4: Sanctify Yourself - #5: She's a River
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  Simple Minds
1.
05/1979

Life in a Day
Simple Minds greentick

from Life in a Day   Life in a Day
11 pts










62
UK
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
2.
02/1981

I Travel
Simple Minds greentick

from Empires and Dance   Empires and Dance
2 pts




55
dance






written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
3.
05/1981

The American
Simple Minds greentick

from Sister Feelings Call   Sister Feelings Call
15 pts




66
dance




59
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Love Song
4.
08/1981

Love Song
Simple Minds greentick

from Sons and Fascination   Sons and Fascination
17 pts










47
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Sweat in Bullet
5.
11/1981

Sweat in Bullet
Simple Minds greentick

from Sons and Fascination   Sons and Fascination
15 pts










52
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Promised You a Miracle
6.
04/1982

Promised You a Miracle
Simple Minds greentick

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
70 pts




65
dance




13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
Glittering Prize
7.
08/1982

Glittering Prize
Simple Minds greentick

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
59 pts










16
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
8.
11/1982

Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
Simple Minds greentick

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
23 pts










36
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
Waterfront
9.
11/1983

Waterfront
Simple Minds greentick

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
63 pts










13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
Speed Your Love to Me
10.
01/1984

Speed Your Love to Me
Simple Minds greentick

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
43 pts










20
UK
[A&M 2629]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
Up on the Catwalk
11.
03/1984

Up on the Catwalk
Simple Minds greentick

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
31 pts










27
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
Don't You (Forget About Me)
12.
02/1985

#1  Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds greentick

from The Breakfast Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack   The Breakfast Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
341 pts
1
US
36
AC
9
dance
1
rock


7
UK
[A&M 2703]
written by Keith Forsey & Steve Schiff
Alive and Kicking
13.
10/1985

#2  Alive and Kicking
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
274 pts
3
US


25
dance
2
rock


7
UK
[A&M 2783]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
Sanctify Yourself
14.
12/1985

#4  Sanctify Yourself
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
165 pts
14
US


24
dance
3
rock


10
UK
[A&M 2810]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
All the Things She Said
15.
03/1986

All the Things She Said
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
132 pts
28
US




9
rock


9
UK
[A&M 2828]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
16.
11/1986

Ghost Dancing
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
67 pts










13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
Promised You a Miracle
17.
06/1987

Promised You a Miracle
Simple Minds greentick

from Live in the City of Light   Live in the City of Light
47 pts










19
UK
live
[A&M 2954]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
Belfast Child
18.
01/1988

#3  Belfast Child
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
209 pts










1
UK
written by traditional, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
Don't You (Forget About Me)
19.
01/1988

Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds greentick

5 pts










100
UK
R
written by Keith Forsey & Steve Schiff
20.
04/1989

Mandela Day
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
7 pts








17
alt.


written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
This Is Your Land
21.
04/1989

This Is Your Land
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
77 pts






37
rock
12
alt.
13
UK
[A&M 1413]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
22.
06/1989

Take a Step Back
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
9 pts








14
alt.


written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
Kick It In
23.
07/1989

Kick It In
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
59 pts










15
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
24.
12/1989

The Amsterdam EP
Simple Minds greentick

50 pts










18
UK
written by Prince, Hubert Parry & John Giblin
Let There Be Love
25.
03/1991

Let There Be Love
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
114 pts










6
UK
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
See the Lights
26.
03/1991

See the Lights
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
109 pts
40
US




10
rock
1
alt.
20
UK
[A&M 1553]
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
Stand by Love
27.
06/1991

Stand by Love
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
90 pts






42
rock
4
alt.
13
UK
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
28.
10/1991

Real Life
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
25 pts










34
UK
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
29.
10/1992

Love Song / Alive & Kicking
Simple Minds greentick

from Glittering Prize 81/92   
118 pts










6
UK
R
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes, Brian McGee, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
She's a River
30.
01/1995

#5  She's a River
Simple Minds greentick

from Good News from the Next World   Good News from the Next World
136 pts
52
US




6
rock
10
alt.
9
UK
[Virgin 38467]
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
Hypnotised
31.
04/1995

Hypnotised
Simple Minds greentick

from Good News from the Next World   Good News from the Next World
56 pts










18
UK
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
32.
05/1995

And the Band Played On
Simple Minds greentick

from Good News from the Next World   Good News from the Next World
3 pts






40
rock




written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
33.
03/1998

Glitterball (EP) / Waterfront / Love Song / Theme from Great Cities / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds greentick

from Néapolis   Néapolis
55 pts










18
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Brian McGee, Derek Forbes, Michael MacNeil, Keith Forsey & Steve Schiff
34.
05/1998

War Babies
Simple Minds greentick

from Néapolis   Néapolis
18 pts










43
UK
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
35.
12/2001

Homo Sapien
Simple Minds greentick

from Neon Lights   Neon Lights
3 pts










134
UK
written by Pete Shelley
36.
03/2002

Cry
Simple Minds greentick

from Cry   Cry
16 pts










47
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Dino Maggiorana, N. Morris, Mike Nicita, Daniele Tignino & Pat Legato
  DJ T
37.
08/2002

Gold Dreamer
DJ T

2 pts










184
UK
written by Simple Minds greentick
  Simple Minds
38.
09/2005

Home
Simple Minds greentick

from Black & White 050505   Black & White 050505
19 pts










41
UK
written by Charlie Burchill, Gordy Goudie & Jim Kerr
39.
05/2009

Rockets
Simple Minds greentick

from Graffiti Soul   
3 pts










146
UK
written by Charlie Burchill, Gordy Goudie & Jim Kerr
Don't You (Forget About Me)
40.
08/2013

Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds greentick

2 pts










196
UK
R
written by Keith Forsey & Steve Schiff


See also...

Brian McGeeCharlie BurchillDerek Forbes • Eddie Duffy • Gordy GoudieJim KerrJohn GiblinMel GaynorMick MacNeil


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