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Johnnie Walker's Long Players: Series 6: Episode 1: Simple Minds Special

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Simple Minds Special

BBC Radio 2 - Johnnie Walker's Long Players, Series 6, Simple Minds Special

Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds talk about New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).

Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds talk to Johnnie about their 1982 album New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).

In a special for the start of a new series, Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr from Simple Minds talk Johnnie through their fifth album, from 1982, which marked a turning point for the band, their fans and the critics - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).

The album includes the tracks Someone Somewhere in Summertime, Promised You A Miracle, Glittering Prize, Hunter And The Hunted and The Big Sleep. It featured three different drummers, including Mel Gaynor, who was to join the band permanently once recording was finished. Herbie Hancock played keyboards on one track and it is said to have been a huge influence on U2.

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