Saw this band 4 or 5 times back when. One of my favorite bands music wise in the past 30 tears. Just genius that they used simple lyrics but what's going on in the background is mind blowing. Perfect bass licks, rock steady power drumming, super complex guitar with just the right amount of synth added. I was once a professional sound man for large shows and this on headphones takes your breath away.
Ths is a freaking awesome song.....remember hearing way back in 82 when I was 17! I instantly switched from being a Rocker to becoming a New Wave/ New romantic!
Oh god I love this song. I love many of their songs. Jim Kerr was and is an amazing artist, love him. They sure don't make music like this anymore. If I could go back to the 80's I would in a heartbeat. Wonderful memories of those times. God where have the years gone.
If like me you were around to watch early simple minds live doing love song, the american etc, coolest band on the planet at the time,nobody could touch them,most people state what a brilliant guitar player this or that band has but Derek Forbes on Bass guitar was the backbone of the minds with so many killer lines,, still sounds exciting and edgy today.thanx to the poster.
Back in the early eighties,you were either a new romantic or a futurist.I was a 17 year old futurist.songs like this,kick in the eye-bahaus,etc.I remember buying this for£1-25p and dancin to it all the time!God,brilliant!
God spinning around and around in the Mudd club with me and my boy, black suits and 30's dresses and hats with veils, dancing and happy and teenage in new York in 1981 -- HEAVEN.
Taken from the album "Sons and Fascination", produced by the brilliant Steve Hillage, this, together with the second album realeased at the same time, "Sister Feelings Call", must rate as two of the greatest albums of all time. In the early 80's Simple Mind were as big as U2 and deserve to be so now. Awesome.
Nei miei ricordi di quegli anni il favoloso concerto di Jim Kerr e compagni al Tursport di Taranto ed il puro piacere di ballare questi brani che,in discoteca,ci facevano impazzire.Senza l'ausilio di droghe ed altre porcate...
my personally great times of simple minds...1979 - 1985... # Life In A Day (1979) # Real To Real Cacophony (1979) # Empires And Dance (1980) # Sons And Fascination (Sept. 1981) # Sister Feelings Call (Sept. 1981) # New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) (1982) # Sparkle In The Rain (1984) # Once Upon A Time (1985) when we were young...
I liked Simple Minds quite a bit in my highschool years, became a jazz aficionado later on. But even I listen to this tune today, I still think it is good music, it does stand the test of time. They were also good musicians in their own genre. Thanks for posting.
Nearly thirty years old and stills sounds as fresh as the day it was released - incredible. Credit to Jim and the boys but also to the genius that is Steve Hillage
Genious Minds. This star still shines brightly in the Simple Minds galaxy. They totally owned their unique sound during the -70´s and -80´s, but with time this precious legacy would, sadly, diminish. Their sound today is utterly foreign to me. Too commercial. The dynamism is gone, and that deep feeling has been lost. But their earlier works are of such brilliant quality; they will sustain me a lifetime.
i totaly agree,I read Jim Kerr didnt want to do "Dont you forget about me",[written by some one else for them" he should have trusted his instincts,back in the day the minds were beyond cool,cheers George.
oh yes, cut my hair, paint my face, break a finger, tell a lie...... THIS IS MY FAVE SIMPLE MINDS..... CHEERS MATE AND THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD! BLESS YOUR HEART, HEART OF STEEL...
Their peak. They got their musical balance sorted perfectly on this (their 5th) album. They retained just about the perfect amount of the more post-punk/experimental/electro sound of their first 3 albums and, reinforced the epic dancefloor groove with the electronic drums (emulator?) AND the incredible drumming of Brian McGee! When this was dropped in the clubs it was completely electric! And, speaking of electric...what a brilliant/full-on performance from guitarist Charlie Burchill (who could really play when he wasn't neutered by producers like Keith Forsey). Topping everything off is the introduction of a sharper pop foundation...but, in balance with their other musical ingredients. Live show on this tour was unreal Their peak
Agree - I remember when I first heard this in a club - immediately hooked - funny thing is that Don't You Forget About Me was probably the beginning of where they lost their way - but recently they've found it again
Scottish bands have a unique sound, a quality I can't quite put my finger on, but something i've heard when listening to bands such as the Skids, and the great guitar sounds of the late John McGeoch and the many bands he was associated with.
I bought this single at HMV in Trocadero? July, 1984, and I recall the clerk at the counter giving me a funny look which I've never really been able to place. He seemed sad that I'd choose an unremarkable record, though he was encouraging with my Killing Joke choices. To this day I still love Simple Minds.
Goosebumps is right .Been trawling through youtube as well and beginning to realise just how good they were compared to the crap today .Saw them in Croke Park dublin and still remember the atmosphere - incredible.Lyrics are poetry ,hindsight they were incredibly gifted . Great mateiral here for a film soundtrack .time for a comeback !
Bellissima, mi ricorda sempre la splendida musica da discoteca anni '80. Che tempi, un fiorire continuo di gruppi musicali tutti di livello oggi irraggiungibile...
I've just been playing a few Simple Minds clips on TH-cam ... all the Empires and Dance, Sons and Fascination - Sister Feeling Call, and New Gold Dream stuff. I love them all ... but this is the one that gives me goosebumps every time I hear the opening chords.
Forbes was one of the best bass players of the 80s, much under estimated. He drives this tune without getting complicated. Simple Minds at their best was Sons and Sisters...
Thank you, Agnes Leticia for posting this on my LovePeaceMusex group on FB! You know I love Simple Minds, and I love this song! (~_*) Obrigada, muy querida! hugzzz and a kiss, from Melody Fox (aka the Princess of Rock) Love Peace Music
Great tune. Still sampled into dance mixes in Ibiza...even today. Is that good or bad?? Methinks it's ok. Like the song say's "glory days come and go".
![Simple Minds: Love Song [Unofficial 12" Extended Version, 2023]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/eRyDKE27kkY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Simple Minds: Love Song [Unofficial 12" Extended Version, 2023]](/img/tr.png)
![[#2024MAMA] BIGBANG (빅뱅) - 뱅뱅뱅 (BANG BANG BANG) + FANTASTIC BABY | Mnet 241123 방송](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EQsYfiPR9uM/mqdefault.jpg)
Saw this band 4 or 5 times back when. One of my favorite bands music wise in the past 30 tears. Just genius that they used simple lyrics but what's going on in the background is mind blowing. Perfect bass licks, rock steady power drumming, super complex guitar with just the right amount of synth added. I was once a professional sound man for large shows and this on headphones takes your breath away.
Just plain AWESOME 💯.... especially that first minute ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ths is a freaking awesome song.....remember hearing way back in 82 when I was 17! I instantly switched from being a Rocker to becoming a New Wave/ New romantic!
I was 12...I was a teen in the best era of music!!!! ANYTHING WITH AWESOME BASS ...I was and am there!!!!!
And me....
I just plugged in their greatest hits album and fucked off back to the 80's - I'm better now thanks ;-)
Oh god I love this song. I love many of their songs. Jim Kerr was and is an amazing artist, love him.
They sure don't make music like this anymore. If I could go back to the 80's I would in a heartbeat. Wonderful memories of those times. God where have the years gone.
Such an incredible track just like I Travel and The American too, Simple Minds at their very best.
If like me you were around to watch early simple minds live doing love song, the american etc, coolest band on the planet at the time,nobody could touch them,most people state what a brilliant guitar player this or that band has but Derek Forbes on Bass guitar was the backbone of the minds with so many killer lines,, still sounds exciting and edgy today.thanx to the poster.
STILL ROCK-OUT driving down the highway in my Malibu ..with this tune blaring!!!!! WHAT A FEELING!!!!!! FREEE-dom!!!!!
Back in the early eighties,you were either a new romantic or a futurist.I was a 17 year old futurist.songs like this,kick in the eye-bahaus,etc.I remember buying this for£1-25p and dancin to it all the time!God,brilliant!
Timeless, this song still sounds great today.
God spinning around and around in the Mudd club with me and my boy, black suits and 30's dresses and hats with veils, dancing and happy and teenage in new York in 1981 -- HEAVEN.
Taken from the album "Sons and Fascination", produced by the brilliant Steve Hillage, this, together with the second album realeased at the same time, "Sister Feelings Call", must rate as two of the greatest albums of all time. In the early 80's Simple Mind were as big as U2 and deserve to be so now. Awesome.
Nei miei ricordi di quegli anni il favoloso concerto di Jim Kerr e compagni al Tursport di Taranto ed il puro piacere di ballare questi brani che,in discoteca,ci facevano impazzire.Senza l'ausilio di droghe ed altre porcate...
Believe this was the first song I heard by these guys.,.........Thank U Dav.id K!.!.!.!.!.
What can you say but great fucking tune! These guys were as good as it gets. Great dance song too.
my personally great times of simple minds...1979 - 1985...
# Life In A Day (1979)
# Real To Real Cacophony (1979)
# Empires And Dance (1980)
# Sons And Fascination (Sept. 1981)
# Sister Feelings Call (Sept. 1981)
# New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) (1982)
# Sparkle In The Rain (1984)
# Once Upon A Time (1985)
when we were young...
Simple Minds straordinari!Beautiful song Love Song!
Simple Minds at their best and top level....inspirational sound for band to come..
Heart of steel......
One of the best dance songs ever. Simple Minds hit it out of the park their first time , a classic if ever there was one.
I liked Simple Minds quite a bit in my highschool years, became a jazz aficionado later on. But even I listen to this tune today, I still think it is good music, it does stand the test of time. They were also good musicians in their own genre. Thanks for posting.
Nearly thirty years old and stills sounds as fresh as the day it was released - incredible. Credit to Jim and the boys but also to the genius that is Steve Hillage
Genious Minds.
This star still shines brightly in the Simple Minds galaxy.
They totally owned their unique sound during the -70´s and -80´s, but with time this precious legacy would, sadly, diminish.
Their sound today is utterly foreign to me. Too commercial. The dynamism is gone, and that deep feeling has been lost.
But their earlier works are of such brilliant quality; they will sustain me a lifetime.
So many fantastic songs, from the early days ...
One of the all time favourite simple minds songs from the brilliant sons and fascination sister feeling call double album fantastic
the eighties so rock!!!!! love synthed music and good beats to drive to like this song
Some music stays in my heart and soul for years and years, so great this song!
Awesome track
A classic, regardless of one's music tastes.
IN'IT???!!!!!! LOLOLLL!!!!!
Wonderful track. One of my favourite Simple Minds song.
New Gold Dream & Sparkling in the Rain, two master pieces from the 80's.
Possibly their best song ever written I think.
In coats of many colours....
Ah memories. Thanks for the quality posting. Great sound
Blimey had forgotten just how good this tune is!!
Agree with you: I'm a great fan of Simple Minds and this is my favourite one! Really wonderful song in great years of music.
i totaly agree,I read Jim Kerr didnt want to do "Dont you forget about me",[written by some one else for them" he should have trusted his instincts,back in the day the minds were beyond cool,cheers George.
i love simple minds:) francesco da napoli (ITALY)
This hit is why l fell inlove with SM back in THE days🎶
This blew my tiny head on the Walkman in 1981. Still does. Always will.
Muscially this is perfect 10/10. Lyrically....it's close to gibberish. 'Reptile man drop?' what? 🙂
saw them play this live in Belfast December 2008...absolutely awesome
my very favourite band of the 80s. I like plenty of other stuff, but these guys were bloody unreal.
I haven't heard this since 1981. Good post!
SUPER GARCIA EN LA CADENA COPE!!!
Buenas noches y saludos cordiales
Love the opening of this song.
just incredible.. tomorrow i'm going to their show, i CAN'T WAIT!
oh yes, cut my hair, paint my face, break a finger, tell a lie......
THIS IS MY FAVE SIMPLE MINDS.....
CHEERS MATE AND THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD!
BLESS YOUR HEART, HEART OF STEEL...
Their peak. They got their musical balance sorted perfectly on this (their 5th) album.
They retained just about the perfect amount of the more post-punk/experimental/electro sound of their first 3 albums and, reinforced the epic dancefloor groove with the electronic drums (emulator?) AND the incredible drumming of Brian McGee! When this was dropped in the clubs it was completely electric! And, speaking of electric...what a brilliant/full-on performance from guitarist Charlie Burchill (who could really play when he wasn't neutered by producers like Keith Forsey). Topping everything off is the introduction of a sharper pop foundation...but, in balance with their other musical ingredients.
Live show on this tour was unreal
Their peak
What an intro 🤩
Awesome - Just never ever EVER, get tired of listening to that track!
i saw them in auckland a few years ago,totally wicked.
Agree - I remember when I first heard this in a club - immediately hooked - funny thing is that Don't You Forget About Me was probably the beginning of where they lost their way - but recently they've found it again
a partir de dont you forget about me ,apres new gold dream c'est devenu plus commercial ...
I have this single. Definitely their best track.
Scottish bands have a unique sound, a quality I can't quite put my finger on, but something i've heard when listening to bands such as the Skids, and the great guitar sounds of the late John McGeoch and the many bands he was associated with.
I bought this single at HMV in Trocadero? July, 1984, and I recall the clerk at the counter giving me a funny look which I've never really been able to place. He seemed sad that I'd choose an unremarkable record, though he was encouraging with my Killing Joke choices. To this day I still love Simple Minds.
The first 12" I ever bought.
Still sounds good after all this time.
- first impression " POWER " - Remember the concert in Copenhagen in my youth.
Just love it !!
Finn5Fejl
Love this, Simple minds the best!!!!
Goosebumps is right .Been trawling through youtube as well and beginning to realise just how good they were compared to the crap today .Saw them in Croke Park dublin and still remember the atmosphere - incredible.Lyrics are poetry ,hindsight they were incredibly gifted . Great mateiral here for a film soundtrack .time for a comeback !
Great memories of those times, and great music.
Class!!!! not heard this in years.....Could only dream this would get an outing in Edinburgh tonight.
Bellissima, mi ricorda sempre la splendida musica da discoteca anni '80. Che tempi, un fiorire continuo di gruppi musicali tutti di livello oggi irraggiungibile...
I don't always air guitar, but I always do when I hear this song!
untouched by flesh of hand :)
I play air bass to this. Just saying.
Love the way this track moves along ...
So many layers !
simple minds hated playing this song live....i love it
Better than Don't You.
Heart beat under,heart beat under...love that line.
EPIC, Still gets the hairs on the back of my neck tingling....
This Brilliant Track still sounds great Jim Kerr as the DJ! :-)
A fine song from a fine band
One of their best songs
Always Loved The MINDS Always Will Their Music Especially Early Was Amazing Like This Classic
Great band! Cheers mate!
I've just been playing a few Simple Minds clips on TH-cam ... all the Empires and Dance, Sons and Fascination - Sister Feeling Call, and New Gold Dream stuff. I love them all ... but this is the one that gives me goosebumps every time I hear the opening chords.
This bass line kicks ass.
Forbes was one of the best bass players of the 80s, much under estimated. He drives this tune without getting complicated. Simple Minds at their best was Sons and Sisters...
I love the groove on this song!
For me it's between this and The American - my God how great are they? The bass line does kick ass, the synth drives like mad - yeah!
this earth that you walk upon , but nearly every track class
love song,i travel ,the american , 80s at its best........
Saw them last night in Brisbane .....still brilliant!!
GREAT ! Brings back good memories :-))
really one of the best tunes of the 20th century.... serious!
What a classic.....love this, dance my tush off!
Thank you, Agnes Leticia for posting this on my LovePeaceMusex group on FB! You know I love Simple Minds, and I love this song! (~_*) Obrigada, muy querida! hugzzz and a kiss, from Melody Fox (aka the Princess of Rock)
Love Peace Music
This IS my FAVOURITE Simple Minds song!
Great song! Got in on lp and cd....;-)
Oh yes! A great example of a song that doesn`t date. As opposed to say, anything by Tiffany. Great post this, got them goosebumps.....
Great tune. Still sampled into dance mixes in Ibiza...even today.
Is that good or bad??
Methinks it's ok.
Like the song say's "glory days come and go".
One of my Fav songs opf all time .
Nice to see so many agree with me...
Listen to this stoned ... It's Epic!
Reminds of the days when a fearlessly pushed to the front of a concert hall (often to see Simple Minds)!
Wonderful!!
"Muy buenas noches y saludoooooos cordiales." - SuperGarcía en Antena 3 Radio
I love the guitar sounds in this!
this song is very good. i love it
'Sons and Fascination'! Fantastic album!Some of the best of it's genre! Thanks for posting! P.S. any chance of getting more?...yes please!
THE NO:1
Q grande el follonero y q grande el Garcia. Ya tengo nuevo tono pal movil jejeje.
PD. Miiiinuto y resutado en Las Gaunas...
that does it..! I'm buying the CDS. I can;t get this fun from new stuff
I Seen Them Live In Plymouth. Bang On.
the only cd i listen all the way.
Such an pivotal band/song, so much shite nowadays it's incredible, shakes ma heed !!!!