Ian Child
iangchild.bsky.social
Ian Child
@iangchild.bsky.social
Proud Midlander living on the south coast of the UK. Love the outdoors - camping, cycling, walking, just being in that there nature. Care passionately about the environment.
Comeback for Johnny Ertl?
February 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Love this song, love the whole album. Was only listening to it the other day.
January 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Happy new year, Rob!
January 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Thanks for all your posts in 2025 and best wishes for 2026, Giles. Your posts touch and help so many people.
December 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A cracking song, and absolutely brilliant live as well.

Thanks, Tom, I’ve really enjoyed your #SimpleMindsTop30
December 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Soul crying out
Belfast Child
Biko
Real Life
Stand by Love
See the Lights
All the things she said
She’s a River
Hypnotised
Mighty Joe Moon
Human
Let the Day Begin
Glittering Prize
This Fear of gods
Theme for Great Cities
Let there be love
Love Song
December 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#SimpleMindsTop30

In no particular order:

Chelsea Girl
The American
Changeling
Sons & Fascination
Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
New Gold Dream (etc)
Up on the Catwalk
Ghost Dancing
East at Easter
Book of Brilliant Things
Alive & Kicking
Sanctify Yourself
Don’t You (Forget about me)
December 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Birthday present… along with a turntable and speakers to play it on…
December 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Tom. Hope you all have a good one.
December 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I do follow you on Insta but follow Caught by the River on here. Hope you have a good Christmas back in Dorset.
December 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I remember borrowing Live in the City of Light from you. I’d always liked Simple Minds, but that cd took it to a new level.

It’s still one of my favourite live albums. Have been lucky enough to see them live a number of times over the years.
December 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I accept the Puma is considerably safer in an accident and probably has more room inside, but I don’t remember being cramped (and not just because there were no seatbelts in the back which allowed complete freedom to roam).
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM