Name: Once Upon A Time by Simple Minds
Brand: Simple Minds
SKU: 724381301654
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Once Upon A Time

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All The Things She Said View on Youtube

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Ghostdancing View on Youtube

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Alive And Kicking

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Oh Jungleland

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I Wish You Were Here

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Sanctify Yourself

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Come A Long Way

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Riding the coattails of the John Hughes flick The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds finally broke into America with their theme song "Don't You Forget About Me," and their 1985 release Once Upon a Time captured the heart-wrenching excitement found in bands such 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 relaxed a bit and Charlie Burchill's charming playing style was 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 not entirely captured on previous albums.
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1. Once Upon A Time

by Simple Minds

Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Composer: Charles Burchill
James Kerr
Michael Joseph Macneil; Composer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charles Burchill; Performer
Performer: John Giblin
Charles Burchill
Mick Macneil
Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Lyricist: James Kerr
Charles Burchill
Michael Joseph Macneil; Composer
Engineer: Mark Mckenna
Moira Marquis; Production
Mastering Engineer: Simon Heyworth; Production
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Producer: Jimmy Iovine
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Production Coordination: Judy Reeves
Bob Schwall; Production
Recording Assistant: Martin White; Production
Studio Personnel: Moira Marquis
Martin White
Bob Schwall
Simon Heyworth
Mark Mckenna
Judy Reeves
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Kerr
Charles Burchill
Michael Joseph Macneil; Other

2. All The Things She Said

by Simple Minds

Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Composer: Charles Burchill
James Kerr
Michael Joseph Macneil; Composer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charles Burchill; Performer
Performer: John Giblin
Charles Burchill
Mick Macneil
Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Lyricist: James Kerr
Charles Burchill
Michael Joseph Macneil; Composer
Engineer: Mark Mckenna
Moira Marquis; Production
Mastering Engineer: Simon Heyworth; Production
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Producer: Jimmy Iovine
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Production Coordination: Judy Reeves
Bob Schwall; Production
Recording Assistant: Martin White; Production
Studio Personnel: Moira Marquis
Martin White
Bob Schwall
Simon Heyworth
Mark Mckenna
Judy Reeves
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Composer Lyricist: James Kerr
Charles Burchill
Michael Joseph Macneil; Other

3. Ghostdancing

by Simple Minds

Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Composer: Charlie Burchill
Mel Gaynor
Gibson
Mick Macneil
James Kerr; Composer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charles Burchill; Performer
Performer: Charles Burchill
Mel Gaynor
John Giblin
Jim Kerr
Mick Macneil; Performer
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Lyricist: Gibson
James Kerr
Charlie Burchill
Mel Gaynor
Mick Macneil; Composer
Engineer: Moira Marquis
Mark Mckenna; Production
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Simon Heyworth; Production
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Production Coordination: Bob Schwall
Judy Reeves; Production
Recording Assistant: Martin White; Production
Studio Personnel: Martin White
Bob Clearmountain
Mark Mckenna
Moira Marquis
Simon Heyworth
Bob Schwall
Judy Reeves; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gibson
Charlie Burchill
James Kerr
Mel Gaynor
Mick Macneil; Other
Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Clearmountain
Jimmy Iovine; Production

4. Alive And Kicking

by Simple Minds

Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charlie Burchill; Performer
Performer: Charlie Burchill
Mel Gaynor
John Giblin
Jim Kerr
Mick Macneil; Performer
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Composer: Jim Kerr
Charlie Burchill
Mick Macneil; Composer
Lyricist: Mick Macneil
Charlie Burchill
Jim Kerr; Composer
Producer: Bob Clearmountain
Jimmy Iovine; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jim Kerr
Charlie Burchill
Mick Macneil; Other

5. Oh Jungleland

by Simple Minds

Composer: James Kerr
Mick Macneil
Charlie Burchill; Composer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charles Burchill; Performer
Performer: Charles Burchill
John Giblin
Mel Gaynor
Mick Macneil
Jim Kerr; Performer
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Engineer: Mark Mckenna
Moira Marquis; Production
Mastering Engineer: Simon Heyworth; Production
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Production Coordination: Judy Reeves
Bob Schwall; Production
Recording Assistant: Martin White; Production
Studio Personnel: Moira Marquis
Martin White
Bob Schwall
Simon Heyworth
Mark Mckenna
Judy Reeves
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Clearmountain
Jimmy Iovine; Production

6. I Wish You Were Here

by Simple Minds

Composer: James Kerr
Mick Macneil
Charlie Burchill; Composer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charles Burchill; Performer
Performer: Charles Burchill
John Giblin
Mel Gaynor
Mick Macneil
Jim Kerr; Performer
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Engineer: Mark Mckenna
Moira Marquis; Production
Mastering Engineer: Simon Heyworth; Production
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Production Coordination: Judy Reeves
Bob Schwall; Production
Recording Assistant: Martin White; Production
Studio Personnel: Moira Marquis
Martin White
Bob Schwall
Simon Heyworth
Mark Mckenna
Judy Reeves
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Clearmountain
Jimmy Iovine; Production

7. Sanctify Yourself

by Simple Minds

Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Composer: James Kerr
Charlie Burchill; Composer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charles Burchill; Performer
Performer: Jim Kerr
Charles Burchill
Mick Macneil
John Giblin
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Lyricist: James Kerr
Charlie Burchill; Composer
Engineer: Mark Mckenna
Moira Marquis; Production
Mastering Engineer: Simon Heyworth; Production
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Producer: Jimmy Iovine
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Production Coordination: Judy Reeves
Bob Schwall; Production
Recording Assistant: Martin White; Production
Studio Personnel: Moira Marquis
Martin White
Bob Schwall
Simon Heyworth
Mark Mckenna
Judy Reeves
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Composer Lyricist: Charlie Burchill
James Kerr; Other

8. Come A Long Way

by Simple Minds

Composer: James Kerr
Mick Macneil
Charlie Burchill; Composer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Bass Guitar: John Giblin; Performer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Charles Burchill; Performer
Performer: Charles Burchill
John Giblin
Mel Gaynor
Mick Macneil
Jim Kerr; Performer
Piano: Mick Macneil; Performer
Synthesizer: Mick Macneil; Performer
Vocals: Jim Kerr
Mel Gaynor; Performer
Engineer: Mark Mckenna
Moira Marquis; Production
Mastering Engineer: Simon Heyworth; Production
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Production Coordination: Judy Reeves
Bob Schwall; Production
Recording Assistant: Martin White; Production
Studio Personnel: Moira Marquis
Martin White
Bob Schwall
Simon Heyworth
Mark Mckenna
Judy Reeves
Bob Clearmountain; Production
Primary Artist: Simple Minds; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Clearmountain
Jimmy Iovine; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

8 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 15 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, College Rock, Adult Alternative, New Wave

Label

Virgin Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 20, 1985

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724381301654

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Once Upon A Time

1. Once Upon A Time

2. All The Things She Said

3. Ghostdancing

4. Alive And Kicking

5. Oh Jungleland

6. I Wish You Were Here

7. Sanctify Yourself

8. Come A Long Way

Technical Specifications

Once Upon A Time

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1. Once Upon A Time

2. All The Things She Said

3. Ghostdancing

4. Alive And Kicking

5. Oh Jungleland

6. I Wish You Were Here

7. Sanctify Yourself

8. Come A Long Way

Technical Specifications