@1927club Agreed! This video is a bit random!! The location is a bit odd too!! I think there were roughly 6 live performances although not all were taped. Derek might have told the band to drop it from the set to protect his fingers!!!!
My fav tune on sparkle, the album version is like rock and electro rolled into one. First time ive heard a live version, just superb. Top marks again, cheers Tony.
But it is sad, I like the album version better. It's more pure and enthusiastic. Do you know whether there is a live version sounding more like the album version?? But it is nearly impossible to find, isn't it? =D
@TerenceHill24 I have the copy of them playing it at Copenhagen in 84 (as well as the Sparkle In The Rain tour version of Love Song) but the sound quality isn't too great.
one of the great album tracks by the minds, first time i have heard a live version. great effort.
tattiesdollardazzler 1 month ago
there is an amzing session version of this i think it was Kid Jensen radio 1 circa 1984. Can anyone upload it?
emile235 9 months ago
@emile235 Was it on the "silver box"?
toptonychick 9 months ago
only on word "classic"
leebedy71 1 year ago
Brilliant post Tony, this is what YouTube is for.
1927club 1 year ago
@1927club Agreed! This video is a bit random!! The location is a bit odd too!! I think there were roughly 6 live performances although not all were taped. Derek might have told the band to drop it from the set to protect his fingers!!!!
toptonychick 1 year ago
My fav tune on sparkle, the album version is like rock and electro rolled into one. First time ive heard a live version, just superb. Top marks again, cheers Tony.
doosit29 2 years ago
My favourite Simple Minds song, why is it so rare on live footage??
TerenceHill24 2 years ago
@TerenceHill24
'charliechutney's comment says it all. Its true! Derek really did state that "he used to split his fingers open performing kick inside of me"!!!
toptonychick 2 years ago
But it is sad, I like the album version better. It's more pure and enthusiastic. Do you know whether there is a live version sounding more like the album version?? But it is nearly impossible to find, isn't it? =D
TerenceHill24 2 years ago
@TerenceHill24
I've got another live recording of it. I've not listened to it recently. I'll listen to it soon and see if its any different etc
I think it was played live 5 or 6 times in total.
toptonychick 2 years ago
@TerenceHill24 I have the copy of them playing it at Copenhagen in 84 (as well as the Sparkle In The Rain tour version of Love Song) but the sound quality isn't too great.
theredraven 1 year ago
No wonder they hardly played it live, apparently Derek would split his fingers open doing it in the studio.
charliechutney 2 years ago
never heard this track live before
it has lots of energy mel gaynor is just the best drummer my 2 magoos must be kickin near 40 0r more
stevendb100 2 years ago
Thanks for this! Love it.
my2magoos 2 years ago