Simple Minds
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Simple Minds
With “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”, the band achieved international recognition in 1985 and shaped the soundtrack of the film “The Breakfast Club”. The group from Glasgow was regularly in the charts during the 1980s with albums such as “New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)” and “Sparkle in the Rain”. Their blend of New Wave, synthpop and rock has ensured their continued presence to this day.
Simple Minds – Background & Discography
Founded in 1977, Simple Minds were one of the most successful British bands in the field of New Wave and pop-rock during the 1980s. Releases such as “Once Upon a Time” and the single “Alive and Kicking” cemented their international status. The band released their early albums with, among others, Virgin Records and was characterised by a versatile style that combined electronic elements with guitar-driven rock. Even decades after their greatest successes, the group remains a regular feature on playlists and radio programmes.
Simple Minds on vinyl – the key releases in our shop
In our shop you will find early releases such as Life in a day/ Someone (7'' Vinyl) as well as later hits on 7-inch, including Waterfront (7'' Vinyl) and Someone Somewhere (In Summertime) (7'' Vinyl).
If you want to trace the band’s development from their beginnings to international success, you will find suitable vinyl editions here.
- Genre: New Wave, Pop-Rock
- Origin: Glasgow, Scotland
- Active: since 1977
- Notable: Breakthrough with soundtrack single “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”
