Artist: Simple Minds
Video: From YouTube.
In 1985, Simple Minds released "Once Upon A Time", their most successful album ever. "Alive And Kicking" was the biggest hit from that album. And yet, it was NOT the most successful Simple Minds song of 1985! How can that be??
You'll just have to wait to find out. Or use Google. Or your BRAIN. For you see, while this is the first appearance by Simple Minds in this countdown, it will not be the last.
I wasn’t a fan of “Alive And Kicking” while it was popular, but it did reach #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It sounded "New Wave" to me and that just wasn't my bag, baby. But over the years I grew an appreciation for the song, and the album is also actually pretty good.
As for Simple Minds, they have been making music since 1977, although the mid-80’s was their only period of commercial success. They are a Scottish rock band, possibly the best Scottish rock band of all-time. At least they give Belle & Sebastian a pretty good run for their money.
The video is difficult to understand, but it does include some groovy scenery. I particularly enjoy the rushing waterfall. They appear to be in some sort of national park, and there is lots of greenery. At the end a crane shot reveals the band is on an island, which is odd because earlier they were playing on the edge of a cliff. They are messing with my simple mind! See what I did there?! And…scene.
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