Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking ft BBC Concert Orchestra (Radio 2 Piano Room)

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  • čas přidán 21. 02. 2022
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    Simple Minds perform Alive And Kicking ft BBC Concert Orchestra from the BBC's legendary Maida Vale Studios, for Radio 2's Piano Month.
    Arrangement by Sam Swallow
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Komentáře • 376

  • @ireton3
    @ireton3 Před 2 lety +74

    What a powerful performance of one of the greatest songs of the 80's. I always like the energy of this song.

    • @robertferguson533
      @robertferguson533 Před 2 lety +2

      Never gets old

    • @Chris-bs4qy
      @Chris-bs4qy Před rokem +5

      Tears for fears and Duran Duran can only compare

    • @adrianfundescu5407
      @adrianfundescu5407 Před 7 měsíci

      Lame . This is not Simple Minds and title should be '' almost dead but .....'' . Disgusting arrangement,,,whatever,

    • @adrianfundescu5407
      @adrianfundescu5407 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Chris-bs4qy T9o what ...?

  • @andrewlloyd4354
    @andrewlloyd4354 Před 2 lety +21

    Like a fine wine, getting better with age. Love it.

  • @gianlucagenovese8701
    @gianlucagenovese8701 Před 2 lety +22

    So beautiful to see Jim, Charlie, Cherisse, Berenice back live!!!…so Simple Minds❤️…

  • @shaunmorris9518
    @shaunmorris9518 Před 2 lety +30

    Still an absolute classic.And still in great tune with the singing

  • @bojackplasterman7938
    @bojackplasterman7938 Před 2 lety +59

    Ahhh man, one of my all time favourite songs, a little shiver up my back, great drumming, great backing singer, great legs on the piano, great song, Jim & Charlie weren't bad 😉

    • @channarodrigo6683
      @channarodrigo6683 Před 2 lety

      Haha..yeah jim was not too bad..

    • @littlemisskimmycat78
      @littlemisskimmycat78 Před rokem +2

      I’m positive the backup singer is the same lady who appeared in the music video in 1985.

    • @FVieira403
      @FVieira403 Před rokem

      @@littlemisskimmycat78 No, that singer is Sara Brown who worked on the background vocals for Simply Red.

    • @adrianfundescu5407
      @adrianfundescu5407 Před 7 měsíci

      Actuallyy yyyy drumming was really shit but I can agree that the piano had great legs ( by default 0 as if youspeak about tjhe useless figure ( long lega also included 0 ...actuallllly that was not the piano

    • @raymondgolez4114
      @raymondgolez4114 Před 6 měsíci

      totally agree with you! killer legs!

  • @RosePetal17
    @RosePetal17 Před 2 lety +23

    I love when artists re-imagine/re-arrange hit songs! You can really hear the great melody and lyrics

  • @karenwebberpitt683
    @karenwebberpitt683 Před 2 lety +49

    This is absolutely fantastic 👏. Love it 🥰😍🤩💜🎵

  • @dazzaj1672
    @dazzaj1672 Před 2 lety +102

    Got to say massive respect to this guy still sounds absolutely brilliant ,respect

    • @rafaelpereira-fo2eo
      @rafaelpereira-fo2eo Před 2 lety

      Ele me lembra o MEU querido, Frank Sinatra, saudades BOA noite eee

    • @pinkpanther2288
      @pinkpanther2288 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes indeed Dazza j I completely agree! I was jumpin ship, packing up and STR8 to California. Scary if I dwelled on it but I didn't. This songs art was just starting to gain momentum. W Tom Petty on w Don't Come Around Here No more, Genesis INXS WHEW don't ever lose your music. EVER. and the beat goes on Yes? Yes it do C'MON!!! LETS GO FIND MEN IN HATS, DIRE STR8s ,. LOL packin on a 1949 fully restored Panhead in mtns. Of San berdoo. IDE GO BACK INNA NANO-SEC 🤗 You Bet. TY for the space to say this life event. It aches my heart sometimes to realize those days ARE THE MEMORIES. That suppost 😢 that keep us happy.

    • @andaca188
      @andaca188 Před 7 měsíci

      Amazing... Times came everyone, but this guy , his voice.

  • @nikkileverdier1957
    @nikkileverdier1957 Před 2 lety +12

    Jim Kerr what a legend Simple Minds still the best, great set

  • @juancampos8336
    @juancampos8336 Před 2 lety +37

    Que tema, que banda.. Larga vida a Simple Minds..

  • @JonAnderhub
    @JonAnderhub Před 2 měsíci +4

    Kudos to that drummer
    If everyone had played with the same heart and passion as she did this would have been an excellent performance.

  • @antestiusleontius3774
    @antestiusleontius3774 Před 2 lety +5

    Being surrounded by the sound of an orchestra is like when your mum comes and wraps you in a warm embrace. You feel safe even if you make a mistake.

  • @laurafortezajuan
    @laurafortezajuan Před 2 lety +7

    No words to describe it. Just can't wait for Dublin show

  • @antonioreis9346
    @antonioreis9346 Před 2 lety +29

    Maravilhoso... o que seria o mundo sem estas músicas?!

  • @edbredin6406
    @edbredin6406 Před 2 lety +18

    I'm in tears here listening to this magical song. The orchestra adds to it. I'm so looking forward to the Dublin gig in April. Best band in the world 🌎 ❤

  • @davepakey71
    @davepakey71 Před 2 lety +6

    Not a bad warm up for the tour,can’t wait for Leeds

  • @marciogivoni2990
    @marciogivoni2990 Před 2 lety +8

    Awesome....
    Big hug from Brazil to all of BBC MUSIC

  • @robpower100
    @robpower100 Před 2 lety +8

    Brilliant, an anthem from my younger days what a bloody good tune 👍👍👍

  • @eduardoevertonriosborges8370

    Viva 80s. Show saudades dos anos 80s

  • @geraldobrandi8280
    @geraldobrandi8280 Před 2 lety +16

    Espetacular! Bons tempos, saudades época de ouro da música muito bem representada pelo Simple Minds!

  • @lizrothwell1210
    @lizrothwell1210 Před 2 lety +6

    Still sounding as good as ever....a great song

  • @brinkybrinkz
    @brinkybrinkz Před 2 lety +6

    Absolutely beautiful live version! Simple Minds always reminds me of the movie Breakfast Club. This is music!

  • @derka90
    @derka90 Před 2 lety +4

    Jim Kerr, one of my favourite voices.

  • @DM-do5hf
    @DM-do5hf Před 2 lety +3

    Jim’s still got it, this is amazing!!

  • @davidash3393
    @davidash3393 Před 2 lety +7

    They did some brilliant 👏 songs. This is the best, in my view. Still gives me goosebumps to this day & every day.

  • @jocargua
    @jocargua Před měsícem +2

    One of the bands from my teen age . My ears and my soul, are very proud, eternally !!!!!!

  • @nervo6321
    @nervo6321 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Why does this performance make me so emotional?

  • @hectorneira1264
    @hectorneira1264 Před 2 lety +8

    Increíble. Maravilloso. Gracias Jim & Charlie. Sois eternos.
    Cherisse & Sarah ♥️♥️

  • @milopepehairdesign8004
    @milopepehairdesign8004 Před 2 lety +2

    C'è un tempo nella gioventù dove predominano l'esuberanza e la forza.
    Poi nella maturità vengono sostituite dall'armonia e la dolcezza.
    Una splendida versione di alive and kicking dei simple minds, accompagnati dall'Orchestra.
    Meravigliosi.

  • @fernandojorgerenart2638
    @fernandojorgerenart2638 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Oldies Goldie’s cannot get but better and better as years and new versions flow by… and if you add the BBC orchestra’s arrangements, they just skyrocket to the moon of musical quality! Fabulous! Cheers to Simple Minds!!🙌🙌👏👏👏

  • @DavidBranco75
    @DavidBranco75 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @Tawny6702
    @Tawny6702 Před 2 lety +2

    Love that drummer Cherrise Osei, always looks like she is enjoying herself! Great job BBC orchestra as well.

    • @stephanewantiez164
      @stephanewantiez164 Před 2 lety

      She loves working with Simple Minds :)

    • @monabell402
      @monabell402 Před 2 lety +2

      I agree. Love her, she is amazing and so much positive energy. So fun to watch.

  • @WELLSIANA62
    @WELLSIANA62 Před 2 lety +4

    simple minds i saw many moons ago ....fuck what a band with a Glittering Prize

    • @bicino
      @bicino Před 2 lety

      🔝Song !!😇😇

  • @Andy-bw1xp
    @Andy-bw1xp Před 2 lety +13

    Como um vinho excelente, quanto mais o tempo passa, se tornam suave e marcante obrigado Simple Minds muito obrigado 👏👏👏👏✌️

  • @aletei1556
    @aletei1556 Před 2 lety +8

    Este tema en los 80 hacia explotar las disco... se acuerdan?.... era un extasis total.... eterna juventud....

  • @lissaselfe-hudson3112
    @lissaselfe-hudson3112 Před 2 lety +5

    Love this ! String section sounds beautiful

  • @jasonb4988
    @jasonb4988 Před 2 lety +3

    Jim is still killing it ! Amazing . Love these guys … so good to hear them, and others of my generation ! Love the 80’s !

    • @happynappy
      @happynappy Před 11 měsíci

      No he's not. He sounds weak. He is bluffing it.

  • @lucialucia3063
    @lucialucia3063 Před 2 lety +7

    Sensacional, simplesmente.

  • @david.a.i
    @david.a.i Před 2 lety +2

    Great to see Simple Minds playing live again! World Tour starts in London next month and I'll be there! Can't wait!

  • @ricardoramos3754
    @ricardoramos3754 Před rokem +1

    Pure reinvention of a classic..this Is gold. They look like a current band not like an 80s relic band..SM Is Alive AND kicking.

  • @JulianBaird
    @JulianBaird Před 2 lety +5

    That song has never sounded so good. :-)

  • @josejoseph493
    @josejoseph493 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember Jim as a young lad..
    sounds as good as ever. Always surrounded by beauty..

  • @robanks3895
    @robanks3895 Před 2 lety +1

    Jim sounds great, he so enjoys performing, enjoyed this

  • @luisaguirre8611
    @luisaguirre8611 Před 2 lety +7

    I hadnt heard this in years. Still sounds great. 👏👏👏

  • @sharifelmahdi9385
    @sharifelmahdi9385 Před 10 měsíci +1

    He almost sounds like 70s Bowie vocally. Lovely evergreen, this song! ❤

  • @adilsongavinjr
    @adilsongavinjr Před 2 lety +1

    When I saw such a piece of art like that, my goosebumps made me believe in a better world.

  • @kevindixon3645
    @kevindixon3645 Před 2 lety +1

    Remember seeing them at Milton Keynes Bowl in the eighties.They opened up with Waterfront. Brilliant .

  • @kathrynodonoghue8480
    @kathrynodonoghue8480 Před rokem

    The Vocal .. the bow kissing the violin ..
    The piano .. and the drum and back to the vocal ..
    perfection

  • @opaulodetarso
    @opaulodetarso Před 2 lety +12

    Uma das minhas músicas favoritas.

  • @kvhowells
    @kvhowells Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful ! They look and sound good today!

  • @ademirborgesdossantos1890

    Que performance! Espetacular.

  • @marciolazaro
    @marciolazaro Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing Cherisse Osei!

  • @jamiejones9335
    @jamiejones9335 Před 2 lety +2

    Used to listen to Simple Minds back in the day WOW this is v good.

  • @bustaubie
    @bustaubie Před 2 lety +1

    Dang, this still rocks even after all the years. "love Simple Minds, still Alive and Kicking!

  • @shootimblue
    @shootimblue Před 2 lety +1

    Simple minds are my favourite 😌

  • @stable-shadow
    @stable-shadow Před 2 lety +6

    Nice version, and still great as we all age, good stuff!

    • @sammartin8009
      @sammartin8009 Před 2 lety +2

      Love simple minds.saw them once in 1986 croke parc Dublin..what a gig

    • @DavidWilliams-zn2nc
      @DavidWilliams-zn2nc Před 2 lety +1

      The most honest post on here! One of my favourite bands in the eighties. A very good version of a classic track! Time waits for no man, so please all, stop pretending it’s as good as it was, it just isn’t, nor could be.

    • @stable-shadow
      @stable-shadow Před 2 lety +1

      @@sammartin8009 Yes, I was there, was living way up in Portrush and came down for the show, epic in all ways, I believe Flock of Seagulls we're jamming as well.

  • @FacheChanteDeux
    @FacheChanteDeux Před 2 lety

    Jim sounds amazing. This is one of my favorite songs

  • @2863wonderland
    @2863wonderland Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love this song! He sounded like Bowie to me at some parts ❤

  • @carlseager5785
    @carlseager5785 Před 2 lety +1

    There’s just no other band like them. The music is so unique well done guys.

  • @XoXo475
    @XoXo475 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Chills ❤

  • @ericcameron4655
    @ericcameron4655 Před 2 lety

    Wow, what an incredible sound. Brings back memories of going to his concerts in the 80's.

  • @jacksonmandela4121
    @jacksonmandela4121 Před 2 lety +2

    He deserves more view ngl

  • @jennieoh8543
    @jennieoh8543 Před rokem

    Just beautiful!!!! The talent here is incredible!!!

  • @healiumtherapy4073
    @healiumtherapy4073 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful. Brings me such joy to hear you guys and girls again.

  • @drvipulrawade7448
    @drvipulrawade7448 Před 10 měsíci

    Another Wonderful rendition..yet again...what a powerful performance...he never fails to amaze us with his vast talent and simplicity.... superb.. Listened to Alive n kicking in all its glory so many times over 30+ yrs

  • @jontymo
    @jontymo Před rokem

    Yes, all the way back to 1985 - what an iconic song that still holds its own. Favourite band ever!!!!!!

  • @jamesyoung8360
    @jamesyoung8360 Před 2 lety +2

    Legends

  • @davidmunro4479
    @davidmunro4479 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic, they get better with age.

  • @justuseloveineverything7184

    Wow this is phenomenal 😍❤️

  • @Deedee-ee1sg
    @Deedee-ee1sg Před 6 měsíci

    Wonderful session!
    LEGENDS!

  • @orlandotorres6180
    @orlandotorres6180 Před 2 lety +2

    This is real music 👌🏻

  • @jerrywood8268
    @jerrywood8268 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful

  • @martez307
    @martez307 Před 2 lety +2

    Gran banda Simple Minds!!! Fantastic, this is music!

  • @alexandretrabalho9689
    @alexandretrabalho9689 Před 19 dny

    Amo ver a baterista Charisse na banda. Ela une a nova geração aos grandes nomes e hits do passado.

  • @chapadoliin
    @chapadoliin Před 2 lety +2

    A mulherada representando, SENSACIONAL !

  • @canala66
    @canala66 Před rokem

    simple minds timeless and incredible Cherisse Osei ❤

  • @stefanonovelli9810
    @stefanonovelli9810 Před měsícem +1

    MASTERPIECE

  • @marklawson1773
    @marklawson1773 Před rokem

    Beautiful performance for a wonderful song.

  • @ivanvelinov4223
    @ivanvelinov4223 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amazing ❤

  • @AbrahamVivanco
    @AbrahamVivanco Před 2 lety +5

    Genial, saludos desde Veracruz, México 💙

    • @adrianamussolin3784
      @adrianamussolin3784 Před 2 lety +2

      Meraviglioso bravissimi grande Jim welcome back smashing performance ! 👏👏👏😍

  • @susanaespinosa2903
    @susanaespinosa2903 Před rokem

    I fell in love with Simple Minds with this song. Musical Treasure! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶

  • @fredhorsman
    @fredhorsman Před 2 lety +1

    Mel, you are sorely missed

  • @shelleylake7636
    @shelleylake7636 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this version so wonderful thank you

  • @handymatt1970
    @handymatt1970 Před 4 měsíci

    Heard this in 2018 center stage 3rd back. Mr. Kerr is a treasure live.

  • @smackeye
    @smackeye Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely stuff indeed!

  • @deanpapadopoulos3314
    @deanpapadopoulos3314 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful…from a great band.

  • @mattier.9095
    @mattier.9095 Před 2 lety

    Freaking love ALL of these… beautiful 🤩 !

  • @DavidWilliams-zn2nc
    @DavidWilliams-zn2nc Před 2 lety

    A good version of the classic track from one of my favourite bands of the 80’s

  • @lifegoeson1323
    @lifegoeson1323 Před 2 lety +28

    Great band 💙💛Love their music 🎶
    Best wishes from Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @okgo8315
      @okgo8315 Před 2 lety +2

      Love to you all in Ukraine from Rome❤❤❤

    • @GSXRAlstareK3
      @GSXRAlstareK3 Před 2 lety +4

      Love to you all in Ukraine you are in our thoughts daily... Belton UK

    • @lifegoeson1323
      @lifegoeson1323 Před 2 lety +3

      💙💛 Thanks for support, my friend

    • @brentheathersimons7042
      @brentheathersimons7042 Před rokem +3

      Best wishes to you in the Ukraine! - Brent, VT USA

    • @Argy_V
      @Argy_V Před 9 měsíci

      Stay strong Ukraine, greetings from Greece. You are always on our (simple) minds

  • @mikefellows3901
    @mikefellows3901 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing song from a superb group .... beautifully performed !

  • @Lucy-bg3sg
    @Lucy-bg3sg Před 2 lety +5

    Heard this yesterday, blown away even more watching it. Hope so much to see the band live ❤

  • @joser.gonzalezb.4573
    @joser.gonzalezb.4573 Před 2 lety

    they live for ever!!!

  • @CebuShortRides
    @CebuShortRides Před 5 měsíci

    one of the best

  • @celeste480
    @celeste480 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful !!!❤🎶❤🎶🎶

  • @blacklicorice5036
    @blacklicorice5036 Před rokem

    How beautiful with the orchrestra

  • @fartiepantze7441
    @fartiepantze7441 Před rokem

    Brilliant music by brilliant artists never ages

  • @MegaTony161
    @MegaTony161 Před 2 lety +2

    Simple Minds 😍

  • @conniedorman5825
    @conniedorman5825 Před 2 lety

    Goosebumps....

  • @duranopaulo
    @duranopaulo Před rokem

    Love this song in my high school days. Watching in the Philippines.

  • @julianasilva6467
    @julianasilva6467 Před 2 lety

    So owesome!!! Great song!