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  1. On This Day February 6 1984 - Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds Was Released

    On This Day February 6 1984 - Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds Was Released

    On this day February 6 1984, Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds was released, marking a powerful and dramatic chapter in the band’s 1980s evolution. The album leaned into a bigger and more forceful sound, built on driving rhythms, layered production, and an anthemic approach that expanded their...
  2. On This Day October 21, 1985 – Simple Minds Released Their Seventh Album Once Upon A Time

    On This Day October 21, 1985 – Simple Minds Released Their Seventh Album Once Upon A Time

    On this day October 21, 1985, Simple Minds released their seventh studio album Once Upon A Time, a powerful and ambitious record that solidified their status as one of the leading bands of the 1980s. Building on the success of their global hit Dont You Forget About Me, the album featured a more...
  3. On This Day September 12 1981 – Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called by Simple Minds Double LP Released

    On This Day September 12 1981 – Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called by Simple Minds Double LP Released

    On this day September 12 1981, Simple Minds released their double LP Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called. Produced by Steve Hillage, the project captured the band at a creative peak, blending driving rhythms, atmospheric keyboards, and post punk experimentation into a sound that pointed...
  4. On This Day September 12 1980 – Empires and Dance by Simple Minds Third Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1980 – Empires and Dance by Simple Minds Third Album Released

    On this day September 12 1980, Simple Minds released their third studio album Empires and Dance. The record showcased the band’s growing experimentation with electronic textures, pulsing basslines, and atmospheric production, placing them firmly within the emerging post punk and new wave...
  5. On This Day: May 18, 1985 - Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds Hit Number One in America

    On This Day: May 18, 1985 - Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds Hit Number One in America

    On this day May 18, 1985, Simple Minds reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with their breakthrough hit Don't You Forget About Me. The song held the top spot in America from May 18 through May 24 and also reached number one in Canada and the Netherlands, becoming one of the most iconic...
  6. On This Day: May 11, 1987 - Simple Minds Releases Live in the City of Light

    On This Day: May 11, 1987 - Simple Minds Releases Live in the City of Light

    On May 11, 1987, Simple Minds released their first live album Live in the City of Light, capturing the energy and power of their 1986 tour in support of Once Upon a Time. Recorded primarily in Paris, the album showcased the band at their commercial peak, delivering sweeping performances with...
  7. On This Day: May 5, 1984 - Chrissie Hynde Marries Jim Kerr

    On This Day: May 5, 1984 - Chrissie Hynde Marries Jim Kerr

    On May 5, 1984, Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of the Pretenders, married Jim Kerr, frontman of Simple Minds. The union brought together two of the most recognizable voices in 1980s rock, both known for their powerful stage presence and chart topping hits on opposite sides of the Atlantic. The...
  8. On This Day: March 9 1987 Men and Women by Simply Red Was Released

    On This Day: March 9 1987 Men and Women by Simply Red Was Released

    On this day March 9 1987 Simply Red released their second studio album Men and Women. Building on the success of their debut the album showcased the band’s signature blend of soul pop and jazz influences while solidifying their place in the music industry. Men and Women peaked at number two on...
  9. Pete

    On This Day February 20 1985 - Simple Minds Released Don’t You Forget About Me in the US

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 20, 1985 - Simple Minds Released Don’t You Forget About Me in the US. Read the full story here...
  10. On This Day February 20 1985 - Simple Minds Released Don’t You Forget About Me in the US

    On This Day February 20 1985 - Simple Minds Released Don’t You Forget About Me in the US

    On February 20, 1985, Simple Minds released their iconic single Don’t You Forget About Me in the US, a song that would go on to define an era of 80s music. Though initially reluctant to record the track, the Scottish band ultimately delivered what became their biggest hit, forever linked to the...
  11. Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds Released in 1984

    Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds Released in 1984

    On this day, February 6, 1984, Simple Minds released their sixth studio album, Sparkle in the Rain. This album marked a turning point for the Scottish band, shifting from their earlier new wave and post-punk sound to a more anthemic, stadium-ready rock style. The album was a commercial success...
  12. Pete

    Our Secrets Are the Same

    Title: Our Secrets Are the Same Artist: Simple Minds Genre: Alternative Rock Released: 0 Tracks: 1 - Swimming Towards the Sun - 4:32 2 - Jeweler to the Stars - 3:20 3 - Space - 4:05 4 - Death by Chocolate - 3:37 5 - End of the World - 3:20 6 - Neon Cowboys - 3:44 7 - She Knows -...
  13. Pete

    Empires and Dance (1980)

    Title: Empires and Dance Artist: Simple Minds Genre: Alternative Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - I Travel - 4:02 2 - Today I Died Again - 4:38 3 - Celebrate - 5:09 4 - This Fear of Gods - 7:05 5 - Capital City - 6:15 6 - Constantinople Line - 4:40 7 - Twist/Run/Repulsion - 4:32 8 -...
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