Simple Minds release new live version of Waterfront
By Dan Biggane | March 14, 2025
Simple Minds have released a new live version of Waterfront from the forthcoming album, Live In The City Of Diamonds.
The new live version of Waterfront was recorded at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome on April 6th 2024, to sold out audience of 17,000 people. It captures the band on thrilling form, as they lead the audience through one of the most important songs in their cannon, written about the river running through their hometown of Glasgow, and the opening song in their live set.
Discussing the song’s live impact, frontman Jim Kerr said, “There is no better song to begin the gig with. The one where all the hands go up in the air!”
Listen below:
Visceral Excitement
Live In The City Of Diamonds captures the visceral excitement felt at a Simple Minds concert. In addition to Waterfront, the album also includes songs from their era-defining album New Gold Dream, 1985’s international hit Don’t You Forget About Me, and tracks from the multi-platinum album Once Upon A Time, and 1989’s No.1 single Belfast Child.
Live In The City Of Diamonds is the perfect summation of Simple Minds current live prowess and the ever-evolving sound of a remarkable band, which features the extraordinary talents of lifelong members and friends Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (lead guitar), with Gordy Goudie (rhythm guitar), Ged Grimes (bass), Cherisse Osei (drums), Erik Ljunggren (keyboards) and Sarah Brown (vocals).
Formats include 2 x CD Media Book, Double Black Vinyl and Specialist Retail Exclusive Vinyl. For tracklistings click here.
UK & Ireland Dates
Simple Minds play a series of UK and Ireland summer shows, commencing with a very special one-off hometown show at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park on 27 June, where the band will perform their iconic 1985 album Once Upon A Time in its entirety to celebrate its 40th anniversary, along with a selection of their greatest hits.
27 June – Bellahouston, Glasgow
28 June – Lincoln Castle
29 June – Southampton Summer Sessions
01 July – Trinity Summer Series, Dublin
03 July – Bedford Summer Sessions
06 July – Lytham Festival, Lytham St. Annes (already on sale)
07 July – Live At Piece Hall, Halifax
08 July – Derby Summer Sessions
Live In The City Of Diamonds is released on 25 April. Pre-order here. For concert information and tickets click here
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