Once Upon a Time, Simple Minds, Music CD

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Once Upon a Time


1	Once Upon a Time 5:45
2	All the Things She Said 4:16
3	Ghost Dancing 4:45
4	Alive and Kicking 5:26
5	Oh Jungleland 5:14
6	I Wish You Were Here 4:42
7	Sanctify Yourself 4:57
8	Come a Long Way 5:09

Biography

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Riding the coat tails of the John Hughes flick The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds finally broke America with their theme song "Don't You Forget About Me," and their 1985 release Once Upon a Time captured the heart-wrenching excitement found in bands such as U2. They were now one of the biggest names in music and Jim Kerr's thirsting vocals became the band's signature. Once Upon a Time, featuring producer Jimmy Iovine (U2, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen), showcased more of a guitar-driven sound. The band's heavy synth-pop beats had relaxed a bit and Charlie Burchill's charming playing style was most noticeable. Also enlisting the choir-like beauty of Robin Clark, Simple Minds' popularity was expounded on songs such as Alive & Kicking and "Sanctify Yourself." This album was one of their best, most likely leading the pack in the band's album roster, because it exuded raw energy and solid composition not entirely captured on previous albums. MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

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Once Upon a Time


1	Once Upon a Time 5:45
2	All the Things She Said 4:16
3	Ghost Dancing 4:45
4	Alive and Kicking 5:26
5	Oh Jungleland 5:14
6	I Wish You Were Here 4:42
7	Sanctify Yourself 4:57
8	Come a Long Way 5:09

All Music Guide

Riding the coat tails of the John Hughes flick The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds finally broke America with their theme song "Don't You Forget About Me," and their 1985 release Once Upon a Time captured the heart-wrenching excitement found in bands such as U2. They were now one of the biggest names in music and Jim Kerr's thirsting vocals became the band's signature. Once Upon a Time, featuring producer Jimmy Iovine (U2, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen), showcased more of a guitar-driven sound. The band's heavy synth-pop beats had relaxed a bit and Charlie Burchill's charming playing style was most noticeable. Also enlisting the choir-like beauty of Robin Clark, Simple Minds' popularity was expounded on songs such as Alive & Kicking and "Sanctify Yourself." This album was one of their best, most likely leading the pack in the band's album roster, because it exuded raw energy and solid composition not entirely captured on previous albums. MacKenzie Wilson

Product Details

Format: CD
Original Release: 1985
Release Date: 06/10/2003
Label: VIRGIN RECORDS US
Catalog No.: 13016
UPC: 724381301623
Sales Rank: 53,150

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Simple Minds		Primary Artist
Simms Brothers Band		Background Vocals
Robin Clark		Vocals
Carlos Alomar		Background Vocals
Michael Been		Background Vocals
Charlie Burchill		Guitar
Mel Gaynor		Drums, Vocals
John Giblin		Bass, Bass Guitar
Sue Hadjopoulas		Percussion
Jim Kerr		Vocals
Mick MacNeil		Synthesizer, Piano

Technical Credits
Bob Clearmountain		Producer
Jimmy Iovine		Producer
Bob Ludwig		Mastering
Mark McKenna		Engineer
Simon Heyworth		Mastering
Moira Marquis		Engineer
Mick Haggerty		Artwork