05 Nov, 2001 The Best Of Simple Minds – 2001
Greatest Hits Compilation. Release Date: 5th November 2001
TRACK LISTING
Double Compact Disc.
CD 01
01. Don’t You Forget About Me (Single Version) (4.20)Previously available on the compilation Glittering Prize 81/92
02. Promised You A Miracle (Single Edit) (3.59)Originally from the Album New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
03. Waterfront (4.49)Taken from the Album Sparkle In The Rain
04. Alive & Kicking (5.24) Taken from the Album Once Upon A Time
05. Glittering Prize (Single Edit) (3.58)Originally from the Album New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
06. All The Things She Said (4.16) Taken from the Album Once Upon A Time
07. Sanctify Yourself (5.00) Taken from the Album Once Upon A Time
08. Someone Somewhere In Summertime (4.37) Taken from the Album New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
09. Ghost Dancing (4.46) Taken from the Album Once Upon A Time
10. Up On The Catwalk (Single Edit) (4.04)Originally from the Album Sparkle In The Rain
11. Speed Your Love To Me (Single Edit) (3.59)Originally from the Album Sparkle In The Rain
12. Theme For Great Cities (5.50) Taken from the Album Sister Feelings Call
13. Love Song (Single Edit) (3.54)Originally from the Album Sons & Fascination
14. The American (Single Edit) (3.32)Originally from the Album Sister Feelings Call
15. Sweat In Bullet (4.30) Taken from the Album Sons & Fascination
16. Life In A Day (4.00) Taken from the album Life In A Day
17. I Travel (3.56)Taken from the album Empires & Dance
No, it was the soundscape anthems of Simple Minds’ classics like New Gold Dream, Sparkle in the Rain and Sons and Fascination that people had come to hear, to relive those moments when the band broke big in New Zealand and we learnt the words to Don’t You Forget About Me. This page details all releases and discography currently available from Simple Minds.
CD 02
01. Let There Be Love (Extended Album Mix) (5.14)Originally from the Album Real Life
02. This Is Your Land (Radio Edit) (5.05)Originally from the Album Street Fighting Years
03. Kick It In (Radio Edit) (4.20)Originally from the Album Street Fighting Years
04. Let It All Come Down (Radio Edit) (3.37)Originally from the Album Street Fighting Years
05. See The Lights (4.22) Taken from the Album Real Life
06. Stand By Love (4.04) Taken from the Album Real Life
07. Real Life (Promotional Video Mix) (4.53)Originally from the Album Real Life
08. She’s A River (Single Version) (4.29)Originally from the Album Good News From The Next World
09. Hypnotised (Alternate Single Version) (4.46)Originally from the Album Good News From The Next World
10. Glitterball (Single Version) (4.25)Originally from the Album Neapolis
11. War Babies (Bascombe Mix) (4.24)Originally from the Album Neapolis
12. Mandela Day (5.41) Taken from the Album Street Fighting Years
13. Biko (7.32) Taken from the Album Street Fighting Years
14. Belfast Child (6.40) Taken from the Album Street Fighting Years
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UK CHART: 34
US CHART: —
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Release Date: 5th November 2001
Credits: Remastered Compilation.
Digital Remastering By Simon Heyworth @ Sanctuary Studios August/September 2001.
Thanks to: Mike Howell, Philippe Le Clef, Ged Malone at GMW Entertainment Ltd, Gordon Smith, Jan Van Esbroeck, Jan Vereecke.
New Wave fans are in for another surround sound treat with the Simple Minds’ five disc box set of their 1984 classic, “Sparkle in the Rain.” Andrew Walters has re-mastered the original stereo mix for the first CD, and the second CD contains a collection of rare B-sides, some making their debut on the CD format. The third and forth CD contain a previously unreleased concert recorded on February 28, 1984 at Barrowland, along with a BBC Radio One three track session from September 1983.
Simple Minds Sparkle In The Rain Rar Files Youtube
The gem of this collection is the NTSC-0 Region Free DVD which contains a 5.1 surround sound mix by Steven Wilson, naturally remixed from the multi-track master tapes. Along with both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 versions, there is also a high res stereo mix and the albums original promo videos,
A scaled down version is available on Blu-ray which includes the album in stereo and surround sound with no bonus tracks, nor the additional concert found in the deluxe package.
Fans have discovered a fault on both the Blu-Ray and DVD. We strongly advise not picking up a copy until a new disc has been made. Burning shed is an excellent place to check for stock, as they have removed all availability until the corrected disc has arrived.
For those who picked up a copy, your comments are welcome by sending an email to Mediaversal here.
Format Info
4 CD and 1 DVD with 5.1 mix, or on 1 Blu-ray containing both stereo and surround sound mixes. Also available on Vinyl.
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5-disc Box Set Version
Single Disc Version