Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977, becoming best known internationally for their song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985), which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Other commercially successful singles include "Promised You a Miracle" (1982), "Glittering Prize" (1982), "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (1982), "Waterfront" (1983), "Alive and Kicking" (1985), "Sanctify Yourself" (1986), "Let There Be Love" (1991), "She's a River" (1995), and the UK number one single "Belfast Child" (1989).
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The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
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- Episode 22x06: Jill Scott, Will Poulter, Craig David, Jack Dee, Roisin Conaty, Simple Minds (Apr 5, 2025)
The Talk (2010)
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- Episode 2018-11-02: Greg Kinnear, Simple Minds, Carrie Ann Inaba and Lynda Lopez guest co-host (Nov 2, 2018)
Strictly Come Dancing (2004)
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- Episode 14x19: Week 9 - The Results Show (Nov 20, 2016)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
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- Episode 2025-01-29: Rob McElhenney, Katy Perry, Simple Minds (Jan 29, 2025)
Loose Women (1999)
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- Episode 13x216: 15/07/09 - Simple Minds, Gloria Hunniford (Jul 15, 2009)
Later... with Jools Holland (1992)
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- Episode 61x05: Simple Minds, Wu-Lu, Lex Amor, FLO, Christine and the Queens Presents Redcar, Rita Wilson, Jackson Browne (Oct 29, 2022)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Simple Minds
- Episode 11x01: Madonna / Simple Minds (Nov 9, 1985)