SIMPLE MINDS – NEW GOLD DREAM (81-82-83-84)

SIMPLE MINDS – NEW GOLD DREAM (81-82-83-84) with special guest Derek Forbes. “Ecstatic” is a good word. 'New Gold Dream' remains a bewitching, mystic work. Following five albums of often magnificent abstraction, Simple Minds located the sweet spot between art and pop, shadow and light, trance and melody. The lead single from the album, 'Promised You a Miracle,' became their first hit. They were on their way. We were delighted to welcome DEREK FORBES, the legend known for those iconic spine-rattling bass riffs which we recognise in numerous Simple Minds' songs (many of which he also wrote and co-wrote). The Ivor Novello award winner talked about the classic 'New Gold Dream' album as well as his acclaimed autobiography, 'A Very Simple Mind: On Tour’ and much besides. He also brought his bass and guitar which was a special treat.  Jason Barnard in the interviewer’s chair and a splendid time was had by all. This event took place on 23rd May 2024 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. To find out more about the CAT Club please visit: www.thecatclub.co.uk This podcast has been edited for content and for copyright reasons. Happy Trails.