Simple Minds "Room" live Australia 1982

Audio: Simple Minds Live at the Manly Vale Hotel, Sydney Australia 14th October 1982. An odd song to say the least! Sometimes its called "In your Room". Written late 1979. Didn't make it to the 2nd album "Real to Real Cacophony" although recorded as a Peel Session. Recorded for the 3rd album in a different version (less than 3 minutes, dark & gloomy with a violin!) and then performed live different again and lasting about 6 minutes!! This was the last song of the night. It might have been the 18th of October 1982 (who cares!). The band did at least 6 concerts at this venue (all in October of 1982). Album version can be found on "Empiers & Dance" album but its almost unrecognisable to this version.

Footage: Something I edited from a 1998 VH1 show.

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• 1982
• 1980
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[SimpleMikes]

I have no idea why i hear this version for the first time just now, but this is great!

Way ahead of their time. Hope they play it like this at 5x5!

[toptonychick]

@SimpleMikes Hey! They may well do! "I travel", "Celebrate", "30 frames" are almost certain. That still leaves 2 songs. Thanks.

[SimpleMikes]

@toptonychick

Almost certain "Today I died again" (he also performed that one on the Lostboy concert) and i think this one "Room" . We´ll see, but i´m looking forward to it!

[toptonychick]

@SimpleMikes "This fear of gods" was also performed. We will have to wait and see!

[leebedy71]

Still the best fcin version of this song?

[toptonychick]

@leebedy71 Always will be!

[leebedy71]

Best version i've heard of this song ever, It just gets BETTER

[toptonychick]

@leebedy71 This would have made an excellent b-side or extra track on a 12" single...I think!!

[muzzupappa70]

Great version!

[mysunshinydays]

Does anybody know if this version is available on cd? thanks in advance, mysunshinydays

[mysunshinydays]

@leebedy71 I absolutely agree. Never heard such a powerful version. Oh Simple Minds, what a music!

[MrPip59]

reunion reunion reunion