Title: Simple Minds: Once Upon A Time
Release year: 1985
Genre: Pop Rock, Alternative Rock, Punk / New Wave, Synth-Pop
Artist: Jim Kerr (vocals), Charlie Burchill (guitar), Michael MacNeil (piano, synthesizer), Mel Gaynor (drums, vocals), John Giblin (bass); Additional: Carlos Alomar (backing vocals), Michael Been of The Call (backing vocals), Robin Clark (vocals), Sue Hadjopoulos (percussion), Frank Simms and George Simms of The Simms Brothers Band (backing vocals)

Description:

Riding the coat tails of the John Hughes flick The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds finally broke America with their theme song "Do not You Forget About Me," and their 1985 release Once Upon a Time As U2. They were now one of the biggest names in music and Jim Kerr's thirsting vocals became the band's signature. Once Upon a Time, featuring producer Jimmy Iovine (U2, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen), showcased more of a guitar-driven sound. The band's heavy synth-pop beats had a relaxed a bit and Charlie Burchill's was the most noticeable. Also enlisting the choir-like beauty of Robin Clark, Simple Minds' popularity was expounded on songs such as Alive & Kicking "and" Sanctify Yourself. "This album was one of their best, most likely leading the pack in the band's album roster, Because it exuded raw energy and solid composition - Macromedia Review by MacKenzie Wilson

Tracklist:
1. Once Upon A Time 5:45
2. All The Things She Said 4:15
3. Ghost Dancing 4:45
4. Alive And Kicking 5:26
5. Oh Jungleland 5:14
6. I Wish You Were Here 4:42
7. Sanctify Yourself 4:57
8. Come A Long Way 5:07

Issued: United States | Virgin Records
Duration: 00:41:31