Setlist: Simple Minds

November 6, 2018June 10, 2020

Setlist: Simple Minds

Simple Minds perform at the Orpheum Theatre on 10.24.18.

Here's a playlist of Simple Minds‘ song selection for their performance at the Orpheum in Los Angeles on 10.24.18. Originally, as performed, the setlist was divided into two sets, with a break after "Dirty Old Town," and a 3 song encore that pulled material from their classic 1985 album "Once Upon a Time." I'd consider …

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November 6, 2018July 18, 2020

Simple Minds @ the Orpheum on 10.24.18

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr at the Orpheum on 10.24.18.

I can't remember the last time Simple Minds toured the U.S. I know it's been a good long while. But with all the '80s revival shows (like the Richard Blade hosted "80s Night" affairs), as well as those bands who continue to remain prolific (think Depeche Mode, New, Order, OMD), it's surprising to think the biggest …

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October 16, 2018July 13, 2020

Simple Minds’ War Babies (Bascombe Mix)

Simple Minds, via a vintage press pic from the 80s.

You might remember these Scots for their mid-'80s "Breakfast Club" anthem "Don't You (Forget About Me)." But Simple Minds have been making music ever since, as well as long before. I think the first song I ever heard from them was their more alternative '80s anthem "Waterfront." Which brings me to today … In all honesty, …

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