Simple Minds - Act Of Love (Lyric Video)

‘Act Of Love’ is a new recording and one-off single to mark the anniversary of Simple Mind’s very first performance at Glasgow’s Satellite City on 17th January 1978.
The song is synonymous with the beginning of the Simple Minds story. It was the first song played at that show and also the opening track on the demo tape that won the band a record deal later that year.

“Back in 1978 this was the first song anyone heard from Simple Minds. It became our rallying cry, our banner. Both Charlie and I have relished the opportunity to now rescue the song from obscurity by remodelling it in a style both nostalgic and yet in keeping with where Simple Minds are today.” Jim Kerr

Photos: Laurie Evans

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Simple Minds have been musical pioneers for 40 glittering years. Catching the mood of the post-punk era, when the angry sounds of 1977 were splintering into a thousand different shapes, they emerged with a style rooted in the art-rock of David Bowie and the electronic dance of Donna Summer. They went on to become one of the great bands of their generation, deploying rousing choruses and booming atmospherics to provide a soundtrack that has endured. They topped the American chart with Don't You (Forget About Me) and followed suit in the UK with the Ballad Of The Streets EP (featuring Belfast Child). In selling over 60 million records, they have seen three of their 20 studio albums reach number one in the UK – Sparkle In The Rain, Once Upon A Time and Street Fighting Years – a chart-topping feat equalled by their live album Live In The City Of Light and the compilation Glittering Prize. A spellbinding touring band, they have graced the world's biggest stadiums. They starred at Live Aid and played three momentous London shows in honour of Nelson Mandela. The past decade has also seen a remarkable resurgence, their world-class credentials acknowledged by a Q magazine Inspiration award in 2014 and an Ivor Novello in 2016. They are now marking their 40th anniversary with a world tour, live album and career-spanning compilation.

[jsara]

Thanks God, i Will see, once again, the best band in the world in April LIVE in Lisboa.

[pameladiamond]

Got to be one of the most underrated bands ever. Making fantastic music for 45 years - wow! Still got my original 'Chelsea Girl' and had the privilege of meeting Jim many years ago.

[mbeenz]

Brilliant Band, !!! Brilliant Artists ManyThanx For all The From So Cal!!!, 👍❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🌹🌹

[davidsfr]

Thank you Simple Minds for keeping the light shining us!

[alexander.giordano.italia]

Greatest band ever. Yet, and by far, this song's no match for their golden age signature masterpieces. An age we call the Eighties.

[stavrosdamianidis]

SIMPLE MINDS. The absolute band, giving me inspiration since 1982. I grew with them, and they still surprise me. They made me love Glasgow, Pop, Rock, Scotland, passion, optimism, dreaming, living !! It cannot be coincidental that despite my "more sophisticated" music trips in Jazz and Classical music, I keep returning to SIMPLE MINDS.

[mikeneylon]

Almost getting back to the unpolished but brilliance of the 80's minds ..a band I have stuck with since Birmingham Odeon 1984 💕

[coletteduke]

I am seeing these this Saturday 9th April in my own country Leeds the United Kingdom for the 3 Rd time in my life I am 51 and my mother is going with me she is 71 . bring it on Leeds we will show you how to do going to a concert . I hope someone in there life will get to go or see there favourite band . because you haven't lived until you .do make your upmost best and save . the money best you can . life is too short . and if nor a fan of simpleminds . get listening .I promise you .won't stop

[gavinduffy]

It came from above it was an act of love

[ianhodkinson]

There's life Jim
And we know it
Keep rocking this is your land

[SeaMountForest]

The lyrics are so encouraging. It's a really Act of Belief, Hope & Love. Love that is beyond space and time. Love unites everyone and everything. Love is music. Music is love. Music is the oxygen we need. Music can heal all wounds and sorrows. It can mend our hearts, soothe our souls and clear our minds. Music sanctifies us. It purifies all depths of our lives. Music is our life.💖

[Pincer]

You've been a part of my musical journey through life and I'm so grateful for the fact you're still here. Seems there's a Simple Minds song to every fond memory I have. And still making marvellous songs like these and performing! All the way from a broken city in the late 1970ies. There's nothing been simple about that, but it does require a modest mind to appreciate I guess. Thank you so much for the beauty you people brought and bring. With great affection from the Netherlands (yup, a bloody lowlander).

[craigy]

SIMPLE MINDS = SIMPLY THE BEST

always have been
And always will be

[arcangelfilms]

My memories of youth cannot be separated from the music of Simple Minds, Thank You! Love from Mexico!

[wendyvann]

I was there in the beginning, still got chelsea girl Jim gave me back in 1979, great song, great to hear it remastered, I owe so much to simple minds they've seen me through some catastrophic times, even messaged me when I was so seriously ill in hospital, thankies guys, keep up the fantastic work you do xxx

[damonpennington]

Like a fine wine just gets better ....

[fatima]

I love this song and especially the lyrics! A deeply moving song needed in these dark days.

[deadairconversion]

Great tune, I expect nothing less! Can't wait for the new Album!

[g.]

Mind BLOWN!! THANK YOU!!!
PHENOMENAL!

[AngelKisses]

Love the song. I am so happy to hear it and to see where Simple Minds began and how long and wonderful a journey it has been, still going on strong. Long live Simple Minds !!! 😍