Simple Minds

"They came on playing Waterfront, gave us the shivers! Watching them with my friend Mhairi at Bellahouston, Glasgow. Their and our hometown. In the rain. Just wonderful." - Jane

"Lytham St Annes with Texas & Cast was one hell of a show, but as always for me, the Taormina gig two nights this time was absolutely outstanding. The sound was phenomenal. Let There Be Love & See The Lights brought a tear to my eyes." - David

"Werchter was an absolute highlight for me. The sense of togetherness and becoming one through music was truly breathtaking. Young people and older ones (like me) who love different genres respected and appreciated each other. What a heartwarming feeling." - Ann

We’ve loved reading your favourite memories from the 2024/25 Simple Minds tours. Here are a few you’ve shared:

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Thirty years later, in 2015, the band performed the song on the Billboard Music Awards stage to mark the anniversary of it topping the US chart, introduced by the film’s star, Molly Ringwald.

On this day in 1985, Simple Minds released ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ as a single in the US. The song went on to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band’s biggest international hit and defining a generation through its association with The Breakfast Club.

"When the Belfast Child sings again."

Released this month in 1989, Belfast Child has long been a highlight of Simple Minds’ live shows. In 2008, the band performed the song at Night of the Proms with the incredible Sinéad O’Connor.

Last year at The Piece Hall, Cherisse spoke with Chris Hawkins about her time in Simple Minds and the craft behind her drumming.

Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/PieceHallSM

"I open up to take a look into the bright and shiny book"

Book of Brilliant Things - Live at Nuits de Fourvière, 2024.

My brother worked the bar. Jim told me his girlfriend at the time Jane designed the poster. " - x.com/Mountcharles2

Thank you to everyone who has shared their photos and memorabilia from Simple Minds’ early years

"I recently got Jim & Charlie to sign a poster of the flyer from the Grafton Bar gig in Glasgow on 04/10/78. It was my dad's pub at the time and they played in the basement.

40 years ago today, Simple Minds released 'Sanctify Yourself' 🕊️

Listen to the 40th anniversary editions of Once Upon a Time - available on vinyl, CD, and digital: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...

This month in 1984, 'Speed Your Love To Me' was released as the second single from Sparkle in the Rain, with backing vocals provided by the brilliant Kirsty MacColl.

Released as the lone single from Real To Real Cacophony this month in 1980.

“I wrote ‘Changeling’ on the guitar: a picking riff at the front, and a sequence heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones in the verses. That was almost a proper song, and it became quite popular in the incipient New Romantic clubs in London." - Charlie

SATELLITE OF LOVE: Forty-eight years ago today, on January 17, 1978, Simple Minds made their live debut at Glasgow’s Satellite City.

Pic: Peter McArthur

This month in 1995, Simple Minds released ‘She’s A River’ as the lead single from Good News from the Next World, reuniting with producer Keith Forsey for the first time since ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’.

This week in 1978, Simple Minds took the stage for the very first time at Satellite City in Glasgow. If you still have ticket stubs or photos from those early days, share them and tag us for a chance to be featured on the band’s official channels 📸

Photos by Laurie Evans

Thank you to each and every one of you for making this year one of the most successful in the band’s long history!

- Simple Minds HQ

Wishing a very happy birthday to the wonderful Cherisse Osei!

Photo by Trent Barboza

This month in 1985, Simple Minds’ two shows at The Ahoy in Rotterdam were recorded and filmed by The Tube, creating promotional concert footage for the forthcoming UK leg of the Once Upon A Time tour. #OnceUponATime40

‘Our Secrets Are The Same’, the joint memoir by Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill with Graeme Thomson, has been named a Rough Trade and Uncut Book of the Year 2025.

Order your copy of #OurSecretsAreTheSame via the link below:

www.simpleminds.com/our-secrets-...

40 years ago this month, Simple Minds continued their Once Upon a Time Tour across Europe, following the major commercial success of the album.

Photos by Guido Harari

#OnceUponATime40

Ghost Dancing - Live at Rock Werchter, 2025.

Released as the final single from 'Once Upon a Time' in November 1986, as the album tour drew to a close.

#OnceUponATime40

There are only a few signed artworks available, making this a great opportunity to give a meaningful gift while supporting a wonderful cause.

www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/simple-minds

Each piece has been hand-signed by Jim, Charlie and Soundwaves artist Tim Wakefield, and all profits go to Nordoff Robbins, the UK’s largest independent music therapy charity, enriching the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses, disabilities and feelings of isolation.

The last remaining Soundwaves Art prints created from the soundwaves of “Alive & Kicking” are being re-released this holiday season.

www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/simple-minds

Visit the Simple Minds Official Shop via the link below for gift ideas this holiday season.

store.simpleminds.com

The official Simple Minds store Black Friday Sale is live, with 30% off selected items for a limited time.

Shop now: store.simpleminds.com

Sale ends Monday 1st December at 23:59pm GMT.

Wishing a very happy birthday to Charlie Burchill today!

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