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Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. They have released a string of hit singles, becoming best known internationally for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985), which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Other commercially successful singles include "Glittering Prize" (1982), "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (1982), "Waterfront" (1983) and "Alive and Kicking" (1985), as well as the UK number one single "Belfast Child" (1989).
Simple Minds have achieved 24 top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart and 25 top 75 albums on the UK Albums Chart, including five number one albums: Sparkle in the Rain (1984), Once Upon a Time (1985), Live in the City of Light (1987), Street Fighting Years (1989), and Glittering Prize 81/92 (1992). They have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, and were the most commercially successful Scottish band of the 1980s. Simple Minds have also achieved considerable chart success in the United States, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy and New Zealand. Despite various personnel changes, they continue to record and tour.
In 2014, Simple Minds were awarded the Q Inspiration Award for their contribution to the music industry and an Ivor Novello Award in 2016 for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. Other notable recognitions include nominations for both the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction and MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" in 1985, nomination for the Brit Award for British Group in 1986 and for the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group in 1987. "Belfast Child" was nominated for the Song of the Year at the 1990 Brit Awards.
The nucleus of Simple Minds consists of the two remaining original members, Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (electric & acoustic guitars, occasional keyboards after 1990, saxophone and violin). The other current band members are Ged Grimes (bass guitar), Cherisse Osei (drums), Sarah Brown (backing vocals), Gordy Goudie (additional guitar & keyboards) and Berenice Scott (keyboards). Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee & Mel Gaynor (drums).
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Simple Minds have achieved 24 top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart and 25 top 75 albums on the UK Albums Chart, including five number one albums: Sparkle in the Rain (1984), Once Upon a Time (1985), Live in the City of Light (1987), Street Fighting Years (1989), and Glittering Prize 81/92 (1992). They have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, and were the most commercially successful Scottish band of the 1980s. Simple Minds have also achieved considerable chart success in the United States, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy and New Zealand. Despite various personnel changes, they continue to record and tour.
In 2014, Simple Minds were awarded the Q Inspiration Award for their contribution to the music industry and an Ivor Novello Award in 2016 for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. Other notable recognitions include nominations for both the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction and MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" in 1985, nomination for the Brit Award for British Group in 1986 and for the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group in 1987. "Belfast Child" was nominated for the Song of the Year at the 1990 Brit Awards.
The nucleus of Simple Minds consists of the two remaining original members, Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (electric & acoustic guitars, occasional keyboards after 1990, saxophone and violin). The other current band members are Ged Grimes (bass guitar), Cherisse Osei (drums), Sarah Brown (backing vocals), Gordy Goudie (additional guitar & keyboards) and Berenice Scott (keyboards). Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee & Mel Gaynor (drums).
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Simple Minds Don't You (Forget About Me) Hits #1, 1985
On this day February 20, 1985, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds made its debut and mark as the #1 song in America, maintaining its reign from May 8 to 24. The track also ascended to the top spot in both Canada and the Netherlands.- Pete
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The Breakfast Club Soundtrack Soars: February 19, 1985
On this day February 19, 1985, The Breakfast Club soundtrack, featuring various artists, debuted on the Billboard Charts, with the 80s hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, performed by Simple Minds, reaching #15.- Pete
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- 80s movies 80s music don't you forget about me simple minds the breakfast club soundtrack
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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 -...- Pete
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- 80s music our minds our secrets are the same simple minds
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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 -...- Pete
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Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
REMASTERED IN HD! Listen to more Simple Minds: https://SimpleMinds.lnk.to/Essentials 40: The Best of 1979 – 2019 is out now featuring all the hits from acros...- Pete
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