Song title: Theme for Great Cities
Artist: Simple Minds
Year: 1981
Why I like this song:
As mentioned previously, i like a good instrumental. This, I feel, is because any instrumental makes you, the listener, draw your conclusions - as opposed to having a lead singer who is telling you what to think.
I am also a firm believer that certain songs require a certain atmosphere. And this is perfect for driving through a city at night 🙂
Original video located here. Accessed 5th April 2017
Song title: Speed Your Love to Me
Artist: Simple Minds
Year: 1984
Why I like this song:
Recently I decided to take a chance on exploring the material of Simple Minds.
I don't think time has been kind to this band: It seems they have had a long career with a substantial catalogue but all of this has been overshadowed by the huge hit (Don't You) Forget About Me. With a title like that, one would think they won't be easily forgotten but what of the rest of the catalogue?
I mean the above song would sound familiar to anyone who grew up on rage so is there anything more to this band?
Upon listening to Simple Minds, two things stand out to me: 1) they are a quintessentially early eighties band, with their dynamics and use of synthesizers. And 2) they strike me as the Scottish answer to U2, what with Jim Kerr's delivery being passionate and angry in equal amounts.
Still, they have had hits and the hits in question have struck gold.
Seems there is indeed a lot more than the one hit.