Simple Minds: Belfast Child (up-scaled HD)

[TheManInBlack2003]

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[onecookieboy]

Always brings a tear to my eye, a very moving song, love it.

[ThePaduco]

muito bom grande som dedicado ao povo de Belfast

[TheGlenmanusskinhead]

totally agree :) let the befast child sing again :) espacially the bombay street kids :) and the ballymurphy kids :0 let them sing :) after all that was done to them :( oh and what about the kids in derry ? :) cant we let them sing again ? now that we arent gagged any more :) freedom comes 2 does with patience :) ( up the ra ) ty for posting m8 :)

[Movidaify]

Thank you for sharing ...

[lavernity1]

This song shock my feelings since I was a child. Thanx 4 up loaded it.

[saxronin1]

Nightrider 1212,i totally agree with you!!!god bless you!!!! this song is so beautifull and real.

[TheManInBlack2003]

@saxronin1 Fuck god.. 

[909jjuy]

Thanks for sharing an important brick in the history...i remember when i was in my youth...this tune ..the lyrics...it made a huge inpression...

[saxronin1]

@909jjuy

[xxdublincitygirlxx]

Great song - i've always loved this. Love jim's voice, it's just amazing :)

[NickerSkids]

He may be a tim, but thats a rare wee song.

[fredblink18287]

Ah, so many memories, I grew up with this!

[irenegibbonsable]

Love it thx x

[paolos770]

stupenda

[Biscom]

Great song by JK!!!!!

[sevenheleven]

One day we' ll return here ..

[reality1960]

Ex RUC let`s Make peace

[MrADUB1987]

One day we'll return here when Ireland's united once again..

[lovabb62]

Best quality

[makiavelli999]

Here´s to the boys!

[TheMibiha]

I just love this song!! Unfortunately I have never been in Ireland, but I feel as if I've been there my whole life when listening to this song. All my prayers to the Irish people and for peace so that the children in Belfast can have a normal life and sing again. Thank you for this song

[KonopKg]

Masterpiece

[fortheloveoftunes]

Moving, touching and capturing song indeed!

[yaronx]

Krombacher beer tv commercial song!

[irenegibbonsable]

Im from Belfast and will return thankyou X

[Nichen]

That was really nice! Thanks for the moment :)

[ladygodivarox]

Thank you for sharing the love it is beautiful :)

[PalladiumTV]

@ladygodivarox

you are welcome my friend

[NightRrider1212]

We are the people, and by commen consent and understanding, with beauity, parity and grace, the Belfast child will sing again.

[Norrington217]

Great song ! Thanks for upload it in HD.

[Fidius1967]

8 dislikes???? .......... man!!

[vincenthawks]

This is my favorite song by Simple Minds and in high rotation on my iPod. I'm always stirred up by its powerful earnestness. It makes me want book the next flight to Ireland. Thanks for posting it in HD!

[FCDH2008]

This song takes me back to my holidays in Ireland (Cork, Bandon Killarney) and god how I love that country and the Irish people !!

Greetzz from The Netherlands

[NightRrider1212]

The beauty of the Irish or Scotish artist's, especially the likes of Simple Minds, is the heartfelt honesty with which they express themselves. No need for overly political correctness. No need for steryotipical paraphrasing, or demeaning sentiments, just music and lyric's of passion and truth that can deeply touch the spirit and soul of even the most disimpassioned human being.

[saxronin1]

@NightRrider1212 

[IvanKovacik]

I LOVE YOU BELFAST!

[Prettymaids1]

tja,kann man nix dazu sagen..simpel minds eben.einer meiner lieblingsbands in der früheren pop zene...einfach genial......dieser band trauer ich schon hinterher.. Don´´t youuuuu........miss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu......... ( wein ).......

[soniakiwi]

I felt compelled to play this video even though I never heard this song till now. I just wanted to hear Simple Minds and I was blown away. Wonderful song and lyrics. I am not Irish but my mom is an exile from her homeland where there is a lot of separation along ideological lines. I can relate to the feelings of longing, sadness, as if something left you, etc.

[dforsberg1]

Beautiful song :) I can listen to this over and over again.

[Gueski4]

@dforsberg1 yep same here....simply stunning..

[andyraw1965]

Best Band In the World Ever And My Favourite Song of All TIME

[TheKoenzo]

Great song!

[wrxmike123]

1:02 to 1:06,,,Paradise on YT,,,A Classic tune best played loud in a Subaru WRX STI,Westbound on Highway 1,leaving Kamloops BC around 2 AM in heavy rain....

[BIGINSF]

Having left NI in 1987 at 20 yrs old after having seen some of the worst violence etc this song is particularly special to me and it does make me think about returning. It is a very special place with the friendliest most genuine people on the planet (outside of the few trouble makers)

[76musicman]

whats wrong with those 7 people this is Amazing

[Manix461]

I think of it as an amazing tribute to the lives lost in two worlds apart...two worlds that remain prisoners of their own ideas/beliefs, without realizing that with true freedom, there is no need to fight for a belief. This song is an eloquent way to rejoyce in the innocence still left in the children of the Emerald's Isle. Thank you Simple Minds.

[EnjoyTheSurface]

when my love said to me.....

[DARKS1DE66]

Long live simple minds top top tune

[goonerboy60]

awsome tune shame they dont make music like this now

on the same lines as spadaue ballets barracades

[goonerboy60]

awsome tune shame they dont make music like this now

[loveshackartandphoto]

A beautiful song to ease,the hurt and longing for a change,one day.Superbly charged with emotion and lyric.I think of the children's innocent hearts and eyes,forever changing.Thank you for this.

[TheSporehacker]

I also hear Celtic influence or folk in this song and it sounds great!! Classic

[MrInt30h]

Simply Wow....Can't describe the feelings in words every time I listen to this song. Amazing lyrics, beautiful melody and excellent vocals......

[MrInt30h]

Simply Wow....Can't describe the feelings in words every time I listen to this song. Amazing lyrics, beautiful melody and excellent vocals....

[Grogdaviking]

Epic. Just epic. It should really be sung by an old man,but Jim Kerrs vocals makes for a world of difference, It is a song for all whos familys blood has ever been lost in conflict.

[SKIVKISS]

Nice Song. Nice Video.

[MEDENA8877]

This song is full of strong emotions! I love it from the first moment I have heard it! Thank you for posting this video :)

[roughboy71]

hey wolf!!

thank"s for your mail!

absolutly!!! sorry my bad english but i"m comming from germany and my scool- times is a long time ago. i love the scottish and irish music too and i love to see the reel-dance it"s for me a wonder what they can do with his legs and i love the great rhythem

best whishe"s roughboy

[cazhun67]

Abs class Love it thx 4sharing xx Caz

[vancanman2]

One of my favourite Simple Minds songs, but...where's the drummer in this video?

[EZptrE]

Piękna piosenka, pozdrowienia z Polski;)

[SuperPawnStars]

This song is made for Alex Higgins, RIP...

[jolaos33]

it's a beautiful song :)

[acetoned76]

mesmerized

[Greenfutter]

thanks for uploading-producing this fantastic song! in my youth this song was one of my first longplayers (on vinyl:) and i sometimes listen to it since today - pure energy!

[POITIN66]

seen them live in Dublin in 1986 with the Waterboys and U2 what an amazing gig

[gombocegyuttes]

brilliant



[1966buttons]

from what I've heard Jim Kerr the lead singer of Simple Minds had Irish roots. I often used to wonder what inspired a Scottish singer and band to sing a song about Belfast and the troubles but apparently there are many links between Scotland and Ireland and some Irish Immigrants settled in Scotland during the famine and at other times of great struggle.

[pichky1]

I listened to this song all summer long in '89...so many world events happened that year, Probably one the most important years in modern history. Looking back, I see how we're now experiencing the effects of '89 in a very significant way. For me, this song has personal significance. You made the quality of the sound SO beautiful. Thank you, Palladium...pichky

[pichky1]

I listened to this song all summer long in '89...so many world events happened that year, Probably one the most important years in modern history. Looking back, I see how we're now experiencing the effects of '89 in a very significant way. For me, this song has personal significance. You made the quality of the sound SO beautiful. Thank you, Palladium...pichky :)

[xxJoycex]

This is totally awesome..., nice job palladium..

[LAFKO1]

simple minds forever !

[LAFKO1]

simple minds fanatics forever !

[Reulor]

Thank you Simpe Minds for this awesome Song and thank you PalladiumTV for posting this video in this superb quality. Peace to the emerald isle.

[w6596]

ThankSsSsSsS... a lot for this Magnific Song

[brucedanton]

Thank you for uploading this wonderful song and video-well done to all concerned!

[aghbento]

So long ago... I made some movie with it. It's in the past now!!! So long ...

[lotharjwalter]

endlose - zeitlose zeit -darstellung.

geschichte im sekundentakt .filmisches meisterwerk

hat mir sehr gut gefallen - sehr gut gefalllen

[Kenckaplus]

A cold shiver, as in everytime i listen to this, can't help...

[kinlochighlander]

A VERY HAUNTING MELODY, SUNG BY A GREAT BAND, BEAUTIFUL LYRICS,

HAD'NT HEARD IT IN A WHILE, THANKS FOR POSTING, pEACE AND LOVE TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN BELFAST AND NOTHERN IRELAND.

[kinlochighlander]

A very haunting melody, well sung by a great band, thanks for posting, Peace and Love.

[wolf7379]

When I first heard this song so many years ago it gave me the shudders - meaning I loved it. It has a haunting, ethereal and spiritual quality to it - melancholic and joyful at the same time. It gives me an inner ache for something intangible but felt - an ache for that inner memory of Peace and Joy now forgotten . I am not Irish, but this song made me come as close as I can get to feeling Irish. The inner mood this music provoked goes beyond all boundaries - wonderful music.

[PalladiumTV]

@wolf7379 Thanks for your comments and I feel the same I love this song so much and gave it a special showing.and the fact its done in black n white makes it more so.

Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comments.

cheers Sean

[wolf7379]

@PalladiumTV Thanks to you Sean for putting this video up because it was such a long time that I heard it, and it brought back sweet memories. A wonderful video too for the Irish. Thanks.

[sadkingbilly]

@wolf7379, very well worded, I could not agree more with any comment here.

[wolf7379]

@sadkingbilly Thanks kindly for your comment. All the very best.

[matabasofes]

@wolf7379 They are scottish not Irish =)

[wolf7379]

@matabasofes Oops! Yes I later discovered that! My mistake. Sorry about that. LOL. The music is on Ireland but the band themselves is from Scotland. Anyway...thanks for putting me straight on and for those who might be passing by here. Okay then, part of me wants to be Scottish and the other half wants to be Irish! LOL. Anyway thanks for informing me and all the best to you.

[outfromtheshadows]

@wolf7379 Beautifully and eloquently put.

[roughboy71]

@wolf7379

it"s one of the greatest song that i ever hear

[wolf7379]

@roughboy71 Thanks for your comment. I agree. I tend to find that Irish and Scottish music have a spiritual component that is haunting at times. All the best.

[f1dcfan]

@wolf7379 No truer words said about this song, haunting and uplifting at the same time, thanks for posting.

[wolf7379]

@f1dcfan Thanks for your comment and agreement on this song. As you described it yourself, haunting and uplifting, I totally agree with you. :)

[moonrock1962]

Great quality clip and fantastic song- thanks for the upload

[akirahans]

Epic song, really epic. Quality is also very nice. Thank you for the upload!

[Harpo561]

Being originally from the streets of BELFAST...makes me homesick as hell and brings me nearly to tears everytime........

[franco3118]

come sempre.bravissimi!!!!!!!!!!

[costellodan]

Incredibly powerful.

[chriscontrare]

This song is truly AWESOME !!!!

[UnkownLogic]

When the drums and guitar kick-in i get the chills all over!.. @ 02:00

[Gh3r4]

4 people who don't like this kind of music are retarded !

[PalladiumTV]

@Gh3r4.. Yes I totally agree with you.Thanks for watching.

[OptimalTunes]

@Gh3r4

There is no 'this kind of music'

It's a one off

[Torrent4nu]

I love this song my dad also :P



[f1dcfan]

Superb graphics and sound best ive seen on here, thankyou so much Palladium. As a Scot I feel akin to the Irish, RIP those who died at Enniskillen

[bunanrui]

just had an emotionally intense moment watching (and remembering) this amazing video and song in this superb quality. thank you!!

[sicorazo1]

Thanks Palladium: the best quality video and sound.

[houseybhoy]

Thanks mate great quality!

[TheSandsie13]

thank you simple minds for making this "belfast child" hopelessly homesick again. i love you guys no end. 30 years and still going stronger than ever.

[wingsonblue]

Fantastic quality..iconic song! Thanks so much for this, brings back a lot of memories. :)

[GaryGSF]

Most of this video is showing run down areas filmed in east belfast.......just shows hardship on both sides ....... maybe we are all closer than what we think.

[Dulez8]

I LOVE THIS SONG :)

[ikkeennigij121]

wow very nice!!

would you mind telling how you did that?

again thanks for doing this!

[rbiro77]

stunning sound quality....does justice to this superb song

[ManuelSTI]

thank you!! beautiful video

[piller86]

einer der geilsten tracks ever!! das ist noch musik die man lebt  :)

[skyberry1969]

Pic and Sound is absolute amazing !!!! THX for up !!!!

[Excalibur322]

Definitely one of the best songs ever written...

[zepster999]

I used to live in the divis flats...good to see them featured here..but also glad to see the back of them!! great song!!

[belfastboyni]

Thank you so much, loved it and the quality is brill !

[OPINIONATED1933]

Well, the ceese fire tis down the tubes, so i wonder how long the trouble ll go this time round.

Great tune though, and i love in the middle when the wee kids are playin football whi the Celtic tops :D

[nudeadnation]

the guys a musical genius ,but he was stupid in the fact he wanted to put a black flag on the harland and wolfe crane

[appositionpinkish]

i see all my Episodes at TV[.]UsNetxxx[.]com

[appositiongh]

i see all my Episodes at TV[.]UsNetxxx[.]com

[janeyegerton]

stunning! THANK YOU!

[nicolasperezgatti]

Thanks, thanks, thanks!

[anitamcgahern]

The melody is based on the traditional song "She Moved Through The fair"

[MrJokeroncp1]

SIMPLES.COM MINDS BREATHTAKING SONG MAKES ME WEEP 

[dporter697]

Best Version I've seen Brilliant

[KaiTheAssassin]

Excellent quality, excellent song. Thank you :)

[velocifl]

One of the videos I collected in the 90's on VHS. It is now even better on YouTube. Thanks for this great quality! Good Job!

[xkevibhoyx]

amazing song to go with an amzing vid..brings back so many good times

[TheFifaChannel]

Superb Quality! :)

Thanks for upload !

[000Lycan]

look how they used to be able to create harmony between Synthesizer Flute Violin Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Bass Voice Drums Tambourine Samples don't make them anymore :/

[TheSandsie13]

thank you jim for making me hopelessly homesick once again. love this song always have.

[JOVANTUS100]

omg......HQ BRAVOOOOOOOOOO

[42biglad]

it is the best song from them

[unicornakhalteke]

The singers are giving to us, the listeners, priceless gifts when they are playing such wonderful music! Thank you for sharing this!

[unicornakhalteke]

Fabulous song! You dont`t have to be Irish or Scottish to feel this rhythm pulsing in the veins of your flesh or to feel the songs`s warmth deep into your bones! I love it!

[KJUK13]

Such a deep and moving song.

Thanks for sharing, brings back so many memories.

[rlsir80]

very beautiful song and video!

[markmc2010]

but what a cracking tune and no other group could ever come close to this version thank you SIMPLE MINDS

[MullanLadd]

I think Iv Heard this out of somthing ? Someone Know

[ikkeennigij121]

Very nicely done!..

I wonder how you did that

[ka1pc]

this song always makes me sad... but it's so fantastic

[2303adamz]

thank you.

this song ..

its a masterpiece



[bruchpilot747]

goosebumps... I love this song so much, think it's one of the best in this century...Thanks mates :*

[scottpossie]

love this song! always think of the brilliant Mo Molem what a gal

[Zsebenyi]

Never heard this song, wonderfull!!!

[andysllt]

many memories of 1989 they dont make tune like this no more and never will this is simple minds best ever tune

[1985Mojito]

dit is één van de mooiste nummers

[lukestahl1987]

Irish My Friend

[choosicles]

save erienn.its belongs too them.

[azapro911]

This song is both haunting and epic. That's a rare combination, and takes a special talent to pull off.

[jacksparrow509]

its fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!

[meertenz]

Ascending bass tone 3.20

Amazing

[howlinmadmaidment]

this song is fuckin sublime, awesome build up! Charlie Birchall is a fuckin hero! \m/

[sweetassugar69]

@howlinmadmaidment fucking absolutely correct in both parts !!

[Aerocobra2008]

Fantastic  song!

[hanga73]

Life goes on.........one of the best songs ever made

[manorphantom]

I served in Northern Ireland when this came out, A great record. I am no more a British soldier, Now a soldier for Jesus!!

[StefanvanBaest]

A soldier for Jesus?? Yea, thats really what he wanted when he died at the cross. That is why I do NOT believe, because everyone else who claimes to believe, misunderstands the whole meaning of faith.

[AgentCROCODILE]

@StefanvanBaest I also don't believe. I must admit I USED to believe, and now I realize that I was stupid to believe the teachings of guys who had obviously been on some serious hashish. Agreed - why be a "soldier" for a zombie? :D

[isayay]

no they are scottish. they just sing about the wars of IRA. this is why the song is called Belfast Child!