A look behind the scenes: Simple Minds and their magical friendship!

A look behind the scenes: Simple Minds and their magical friendship!

The legendary Simple Minds not only bring the 80s to life with their new song “Your Name In Lights”, but also celebrate the premiere of their documentary “Everything Is Possible” on BBC. Vocalist Jim Kerr says the new track is intended to capture the spirit of their early years, when they experimented with synthesizers and showcased the influences of Kraftwerk and Brian Eno. “It's a conversation between a dreamer and a distant muse,” reveals Kerr, with the muse embodied by background singer Sarah Brown, who honors Aretha Franklin. In this musical return to nostalgia, the song reflects the style that the Scots established on their debut album "Reel To Real Cacophony" in 1979 and offers an energetic homage to times gone by today.at reported.

A look behind the scenes of the band's history

The documentary Everything Is Possible provides a deep insight into the band's history, which began in Glasgow in the late 1970s. It highlights the remarkable friendship between Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, who have remained loyal to the band since its beginnings. This relationship, which emerged in 1967 at a sandcastle building in the residential area, runs through the entire story simpleminds.com notes. Highlights of the documentary include personal anecdotes and experiences from well-known artists such as Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) and Molly Ringwald. They all reflect on the influence and importance of Simple Minds in the music scene.

The documentary was produced under the direction of Joss Crowley and offers an exciting portrait of the band, including the challenges and triumphant return over the last decade. The film is a powerful chronicle of their evolution from humble beginnings to their meteoric rise in the 1980s, and it remains to be seen how audiences will react to this unique look at one of the most influential bands in music history.