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The new memoir ‘Our Secrets Are The Same’ and ‘Once Upon A Time’ 40th Anniversary Editions are out now.
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The 40th Anniversary Editions of ‘Once Upon A Time’ are available now on Limited Edition Ruby Red Vinyl and a 5CD Box Set including B-sides, rarities, extended mixes and the ‘Live In The City Of Light’ concert.
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40 years ago today, Simple Minds released 'Sanctify Yourself' 🕊️
Listen to the 40th anniversary editions of Once Upon a Time - available on vinyl, CD, and digital: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
Listen to the 40th anniversary editions of Once Upon a Time - available on vinyl, CD, and digital: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
January 27, 2026 at 11:55 AM
40 years ago today, Simple Minds released 'Sanctify Yourself' 🕊️
Listen to the 40th anniversary editions of Once Upon a Time - available on vinyl, CD, and digital: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
Listen to the 40th anniversary editions of Once Upon a Time - available on vinyl, CD, and digital: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
This month in 1984, 'Speed Your Love To Me' was released as the second single from Sparkle in the Rain, with backing vocals provided by the brilliant Kirsty MacColl.
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
This month in 1984, 'Speed Your Love To Me' was released as the second single from Sparkle in the Rain, with backing vocals provided by the brilliant Kirsty MacColl.
“I wrote ‘Changeling’ on the guitar: a picking riff at the front, and a sequence heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones in the verses. That was almost a proper song, and it became quite popular in the incipient New Romantic clubs in London." - Charlie
January 20, 2026 at 4:47 PM
“I wrote ‘Changeling’ on the guitar: a picking riff at the front, and a sequence heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones in the verses. That was almost a proper song, and it became quite popular in the incipient New Romantic clubs in London." - Charlie
SATELLITE OF LOVE: Forty-eight years ago today, on January 17, 1978, Simple Minds made their live debut at Glasgow’s Satellite City.
Pic: Peter McArthur
Pic: Peter McArthur
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
SATELLITE OF LOVE: Forty-eight years ago today, on January 17, 1978, Simple Minds made their live debut at Glasgow’s Satellite City.
Pic: Peter McArthur
Pic: Peter McArthur
This month in 1995, Simple Minds released ‘She’s A River’ as the lead single from Good News from the Next World, reuniting with producer Keith Forsey for the first time since ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’.
January 15, 2026 at 9:14 AM
This month in 1995, Simple Minds released ‘She’s A River’ as the lead single from Good News from the Next World, reuniting with producer Keith Forsey for the first time since ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’.
This week in 1978, Simple Minds took the stage for the very first time at Satellite City in Glasgow. If you still have ticket stubs or photos from those early days, share them and tag us for a chance to be featured on the band’s official channels 📸
Photos by Laurie Evans
Photos by Laurie Evans
January 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
This week in 1978, Simple Minds took the stage for the very first time at Satellite City in Glasgow. If you still have ticket stubs or photos from those early days, share them and tag us for a chance to be featured on the band’s official channels 📸
Photos by Laurie Evans
Photos by Laurie Evans
Thank you to each and every one of you for making this year one of the most successful in the band’s long history!
- Simple Minds HQ
- Simple Minds HQ
December 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Thank you to each and every one of you for making this year one of the most successful in the band’s long history!
- Simple Minds HQ
- Simple Minds HQ
Wishing a very happy birthday to the wonderful Cherisse Osei!
Photo by Trent Barboza
Photo by Trent Barboza
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Wishing a very happy birthday to the wonderful Cherisse Osei!
Photo by Trent Barboza
Photo by Trent Barboza
This month in 1985, Simple Minds’ two shows at The Ahoy in Rotterdam were recorded and filmed by The Tube, creating promotional concert footage for the forthcoming UK leg of the Once Upon A Time tour. #OnceUponATime40
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This month in 1985, Simple Minds’ two shows at The Ahoy in Rotterdam were recorded and filmed by The Tube, creating promotional concert footage for the forthcoming UK leg of the Once Upon A Time tour. #OnceUponATime40
‘Our Secrets Are The Same’, the joint memoir by Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill with Graeme Thomson, has been named a Rough Trade and Uncut Book of the Year 2025.
Order your copy of #OurSecretsAreTheSame via the link below:
www.simpleminds.com/our-secrets-...
Order your copy of #OurSecretsAreTheSame via the link below:
www.simpleminds.com/our-secrets-...
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
‘Our Secrets Are The Same’, the joint memoir by Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill with Graeme Thomson, has been named a Rough Trade and Uncut Book of the Year 2025.
Order your copy of #OurSecretsAreTheSame via the link below:
www.simpleminds.com/our-secrets-...
Order your copy of #OurSecretsAreTheSame via the link below:
www.simpleminds.com/our-secrets-...
40 years ago this month, Simple Minds continued their Once Upon a Time Tour across Europe, following the major commercial success of the album.
Photos by Guido Harari
#OnceUponATime40
Photos by Guido Harari
#OnceUponATime40
December 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
40 years ago this month, Simple Minds continued their Once Upon a Time Tour across Europe, following the major commercial success of the album.
Photos by Guido Harari
#OnceUponATime40
Photos by Guido Harari
#OnceUponATime40
Ghost Dancing - Live at Rock Werchter, 2025.
Released as the final single from 'Once Upon a Time' in November 1986, as the album tour drew to a close.
#OnceUponATime40
Released as the final single from 'Once Upon a Time' in November 1986, as the album tour drew to a close.
#OnceUponATime40
December 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Ghost Dancing - Live at Rock Werchter, 2025.
Released as the final single from 'Once Upon a Time' in November 1986, as the album tour drew to a close.
#OnceUponATime40
Released as the final single from 'Once Upon a Time' in November 1986, as the album tour drew to a close.
#OnceUponATime40
The last remaining Soundwaves Art prints created from the soundwaves of “Alive & Kicking” are being re-released this holiday season.
www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/simple-minds
www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/simple-minds
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The last remaining Soundwaves Art prints created from the soundwaves of “Alive & Kicking” are being re-released this holiday season.
www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/simple-minds
www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/simple-minds
Visit the Simple Minds Official Shop via the link below for gift ideas this holiday season.
store.simpleminds.com
store.simpleminds.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Visit the Simple Minds Official Shop via the link below for gift ideas this holiday season.
store.simpleminds.com
store.simpleminds.com
The official Simple Minds store Black Friday Sale is live, with 30% off selected items for a limited time.
Shop now: store.simpleminds.com
Sale ends Monday 1st December at 23:59pm GMT.
Shop now: store.simpleminds.com
Sale ends Monday 1st December at 23:59pm GMT.
November 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The official Simple Minds store Black Friday Sale is live, with 30% off selected items for a limited time.
Shop now: store.simpleminds.com
Sale ends Monday 1st December at 23:59pm GMT.
Shop now: store.simpleminds.com
Sale ends Monday 1st December at 23:59pm GMT.
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This month in 1979, Simple Minds released their second studio album, 'Real To Real Cacophony'.
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This month in 1979, Simple Minds released their second studio album, 'Real To Real Cacophony'.
Coming Soon
Join the Simple Minds mailing list to get early access to 30% off selected items in the official store: www.simpleminds.com/newsletter/
Join the Simple Minds mailing list to get early access to 30% off selected items in the official store: www.simpleminds.com/newsletter/
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Coming Soon
Join the Simple Minds mailing list to get early access to 30% off selected items in the official store: www.simpleminds.com/newsletter/
Join the Simple Minds mailing list to get early access to 30% off selected items in the official store: www.simpleminds.com/newsletter/
Everything Is Possible, the critically acclaimed feature-length documentary telling the extraordinary story of Simple Minds, will air on BBC Two this Saturday, followed by a broadcast of the band’s 2016 concert at London’s Hackney Empire.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Everything Is Possible, the critically acclaimed feature-length documentary telling the extraordinary story of Simple Minds, will air on BBC Two this Saturday, followed by a broadcast of the band’s 2016 concert at London’s Hackney Empire.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
"For some people, the world ends at the bottom of your street. For others, it begins there. For Charlie and me, it was always the latter."
Watch Jim and Charlie's full interview with Virgin Radio UK here: bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame
Watch Jim and Charlie's full interview with Virgin Radio UK here: bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"For some people, the world ends at the bottom of your street. For others, it begins there. For Charlie and me, it was always the latter."
Watch Jim and Charlie's full interview with Virgin Radio UK here: bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame
Watch Jim and Charlie's full interview with Virgin Radio UK here: bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame
Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr, photographed by Guido Harari 📸
This photo appears on the exclusive subscriber cover of the November issue of Classic Pop magazine and inside the #OnceUponATime40 5CD box set booklet.
Available now: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
This photo appears on the exclusive subscriber cover of the November issue of Classic Pop magazine and inside the #OnceUponATime40 5CD box set booklet.
Available now: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr, photographed by Guido Harari 📸
This photo appears on the exclusive subscriber cover of the November issue of Classic Pop magazine and inside the #OnceUponATime40 5CD box set booklet.
Available now: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
This photo appears on the exclusive subscriber cover of the November issue of Classic Pop magazine and inside the #OnceUponATime40 5CD box set booklet.
Available now: simpleminds.ffm.to/onceuponatim...
Forty years ago this week, Simple Minds made their debut on Saturday Night Live, performing 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Sanctify Yourself'. They were introduced by Madonna, who was hosting the show for the very first time. #OnceUponATime40
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Forty years ago this week, Simple Minds made their debut on Saturday Night Live, performing 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Sanctify Yourself'. They were introduced by Madonna, who was hosting the show for the very first time. #OnceUponATime40
'Our Secrets Are The Same' is a Rough Trade Book of the Year!
Thanks to Rough Trade and congratulations to Jim, Charlie, and @graemethomson.bsky.social.
Thanks to Rough Trade and congratulations to Jim, Charlie, and @graemethomson.bsky.social.
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
'Our Secrets Are The Same' is a Rough Trade Book of the Year!
Thanks to Rough Trade and congratulations to Jim, Charlie, and @graemethomson.bsky.social.
Thanks to Rough Trade and congratulations to Jim, Charlie, and @graemethomson.bsky.social.
The 40th Anniversary vinyl of Once Upon A Time is out now 🔴
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#OnceUponATime40
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#OnceUponATime40
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The 40th Anniversary vinyl of Once Upon A Time is out now 🔴
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#OnceUponATime40
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#OnceUponATime40
From the streets of Toryglen to the same street in Taormina, Sicily. Watch Jim and Charlie talk about their new memoir 'Our Secrets Are The Same' on Virgin Radio UK.
bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame
bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
From the streets of Toryglen to the same street in Taormina, Sicily. Watch Jim and Charlie talk about their new memoir 'Our Secrets Are The Same' on Virgin Radio UK.
bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame
bit.ly/VirginRadioO...
#OurSecretsAreTheSame