Simple Minds

Simple Minds Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The band is currently a core duo of original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), augmented by guest musicians. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass). Initially signed to Arista Records, Simple Minds released their debut album Life in a Day in 1979 to moderate commercial success, while the following two albums, Real... [more on Wikipedia]

Top songs: #1: Don't You (Forget About Me) - #2: Alive and Kicking - #3: See the Lights - #4: Sanctify Yourself - #5: She's a River
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  1979
1.
05/1979

Life in a Day
Simple Minds greentick

from Life in a Day   Life in a Day
15 pts










62
UK
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
  1981
2.
02/1981

I Travel
Simple Minds greentick

from Empires and Dance   Empires and Dance
1 pts




55
dance






written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
3.
05/1981

The American
Simple Minds greentick

from Sister Feelings Call   Sister Feelings Call
8 pts




66
dance




59
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Love Song
4.
08/1981

Love Song
Simple Minds greentick

from Sons and Fascination   Sons and Fascination
10 pts










47
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Sweat in Bullet
5.
11/1981

Sweat in Bullet
Simple Minds greentick

from Sons and Fascination   Sons and Fascination
9 pts










52
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
  1982
Promised You a Miracle
6.
04/1982

Promised You a Miracle
Simple Minds greentick

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
45 pts




65
dance




13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
Glittering Prize
7.
08/1982

Glittering Prize
Simple Minds greentick

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
38 pts










16
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
8.
11/1982

Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
Simple Minds greentick

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
15 pts










36
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
  1983
Waterfront
9.
11/1983

Waterfront
Simple Minds greentick

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
44 pts










13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
  1984
Speed Your Love to Me
10.
01/1984

Speed Your Love to Me
Simple Minds greentick

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
28 pts










20
UK
[A&M 2629]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
Up on the Catwalk
11.
03/1984

Up on the Catwalk
Simple Minds greentick

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
20 pts










27
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
  1985
Don't You (Forget About Me)
12.
02/1985

#1  Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds greentick

from The Breakfast Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack   The Breakfast Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
445 pts
1
US
36
AC
9
dance
1
rock


7
UK
[A&M 2703]
written by Keith Forsey & Steve Schiff
Alive and Kicking
13.
10/1985

#2  Alive and Kicking
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
370 pts
3
US


25
dance
2
rock


7
UK
[A&M 2783]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
Sanctify Yourself
14.
12/1985

#4  Sanctify Yourself
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
272 pts
14
US


24
dance
3
rock


10
UK
[A&M 2810]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
  1986
All the Things She Said
15.
03/1986

All the Things She Said
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
181 pts
28
US




9
rock


9
UK
[A&M 2828]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
16.
11/1986

Ghost Dancing
Simple Minds greentick

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
40 pts










13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
  1987
Promised You a Miracle
17.
06/1987

Promised You a Miracle
Simple Minds greentick

from Live in the City of Light   Live in the City of Light
33 pts










19
UK
live
[A&M 2954]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil & Derek Forbes
  1988
Belfast Child
18.
01/1988

Belfast Child
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
117 pts










1
UK
written by traditional, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
  1989
19.
04/1989

Mandela Day
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
62 pts








17
alt.


written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
This Is Your Land
20.
04/1989

This Is Your Land
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
141 pts






37
rock
12
alt.
13
UK
[A&M 1413]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
21.
06/1989

Take a Step Back
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
72 pts








14
alt.


written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
Kick It In
22.
07/1989

Kick It In
Simple Minds greentick

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
33 pts










15
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil
  1991
Let There Be Love
23.
03/1991

Let There Be Love
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
60 pts










6
UK
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
See the Lights
24.
03/1991

#3  See the Lights
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
354 pts
40
US




10
rock
1
alt.
20
UK
[A&M 1553]
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
Stand by Love
25.
06/1991

Stand by Love
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
211 pts






42
rock
4
alt.
13
UK
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
26.
10/1991

Real Life
Simple Minds greentick

from Real Life   Real Life
13 pts










34
UK
written by Charlie Burchill & Jim Kerr
  1995
She's a River
27.
01/1995

#5  She's a River
Simple Minds greentick

from Good News from the Next World   Good News from the Next World
227 pts
52
US




6
rock
10
alt.
9
UK
[Virgin 38467]
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
Hypnotised
28.
04/1995

Hypnotised
Simple Minds greentick

from Good News from the Next World   Good News from the Next World
23 pts










18
UK
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
29.
05/1995

And the Band Played On
Simple Minds greentick

from Good News from the Next World   Good News from the Next World
18 pts






40
rock




written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
  1998
30.
03/1998

Glitterball (EP) / Waterfront / Love Song / Theme from Great Cities / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds greentick

from Néapolis   Néapolis
27 pts










18
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Brian McGee, Derek Forbes, Michael MacNeil, Keith Forsey & Steve Schiff
31.
05/1998

War Babies
Simple Minds greentick

from Néapolis   Néapolis
9 pts










43
UK
written by Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
  2001
32.
12/2001

Homo Sapien
Simple Minds greentick

from Neon Lights   Neon Lights
1 pts










134
UK
written by Pete Shelley
  2002
33.
03/2002

Cry
Simple Minds greentick

from Cry   Cry
7 pts










47
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Dino Maggiorana, N. Morris, Mike Nicita, Daniele Tignino & Pat Legato
  2005
34.
09/2005

Home
Simple Minds greentick

from Black & White 050505   Black & White 050505
9 pts










41
UK
written by Charlie Burchill, Gordy Goudie & Jim Kerr


See also...

Brian McGeeCharlie BurchillDerek Forbes • Eddie Duffy • Gordy GoudieJim KerrJohn GiblinMel GaynorMick MacNeil


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