Simple Minds Special
Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds talk to Johnnie about their 1982 album New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).
In a special for the start of a new series, Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr from Simple Minds talk Johnnie through their fifth album, from 1982, which marked a turning point for the band, their fans and the critics - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).
The album includes the tracks Someone Somewhere in Summertime, Promised You A Miracle, Glittering Prize, Hunter And The Hunted and The Big Sleep. It featured three different drummers, including Mel Gaynor, who was to join the band permanently once recording was finished. Herbie Hancock played keyboards on one track and it is said to have been a huge influence on U2.
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Promised You A Miracle (2016 remaster)
- New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster).
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Promised You A Miracle (David Jensen session 1982)
- New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster) Radio Sessions.
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Someone Somewhere In Summertime (2016 remaster)
- New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster).
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Big Sleep (2016 remaster)
- New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster).
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New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster)
- New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster).
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Glittering Prize (2016 remaster)
- New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster).
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Hunter And The Hunted (2016 remaster)
- New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (2016 remaster).
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Broadcast
- Wed 3 Aug 2016 22:00成人快手 Radio 2