Simple Minds

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Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), who are joined by guest musicians for studio recordings and live performances. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass). The band initially signed with Arista Records and released their debut album, "Life in a Day," in 1979, achieving moderate commercial results. Their next two albums, "Real to Real Cacophony" (1979) and "Empires and Dance" (1980), received critical acclaim but saw limited sales. After switching to Virgin Records, Simple Minds released "Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call" (1981), which became their first album to enter the top twenty in the United Kingdom. The following album, "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)" (1982), marked their major commercial breakthrough, reaching the top ten in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden, and becoming their first entry on the Billboard 200 in the United States. The album produced three UK top forty singles: "Promised You a Miracle," "Glittering Prize," and "Someone Somewhere in Summertime." "Sparkle in the Rain" (1984) continued their commercial success and included the hit single "Waterfront." In 1985, Simple Minds released "Don't You (Forget About Me)" for the soundtrack of the film "The Breakfast Club." The song became their breakthrough in

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albums

Once Upon a Time (Super Deluxe)

Once Upon a Time

Glittering Prize

Celebrate (Greatest Hits / Expanded Edition)

Celebrate Greatest Hits

Once Upon A Time (Deluxe)

Celebrate (Greatest Hits)

Street Fighting Years

New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)

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In The City Of Light (Live) CD2

Sparkle in the Rain

Glittering Prize 81/92

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