Tag Archives: Steve Lillywhite

35 YEARS AGO IN 1984 SIMPLE MINDS RELEASED SPARKLE IN THE RAIN.

35 Years Ago  in 1984 Simple Minds Realised Sparkle In The Rain . Success didn’t come easy for Glasgow’s very own Simple Minds. It took five years and five albums before they found commercial success and critical acclaim across Europe with New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84). This was the start of the rise and rise of Simple Minds, and …

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SIMPLE MINDS-SPARKLE IN THE RAIN-DELUXE EDITION.

SIMPLE MINDS-SPARKLE IN THE RAIN-DELUXE EDITION. Success didn’t come easy for Simple Minds. It took five years and five albums before they found commercial success and critical acclaim across Europe with New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84). This was the start of the rise and rise of Simple Minds. It was also the start of Simple Minds …

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THE LA’S-THE LA’S.

THE LA’S-THE LA’S. Usually, after signing their first record deal, bands are desperate to record their debut album and see if for sale in record shops. For them, it’s a sign that they “made it,” that they’ve “arrived.” Sometimes, this works against a band, as the initial recordings are hurried, and their debut album isn’t …

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