Its 1989. I'm 14 years old, sitting in front of the radio 10'o clock at night, waiting for them to play this song so I can record it. Its 2024, I'm 48, this song popped up on my playlist as I was sitting and finishing up some tricky coding. Its 10'o clock. My son just came to say goodnight, he's 14. Full circle. This song is still as good as the first time I heard it.

@Facebook.roberts

Ай бұрын

Una cosa simile e successa a me, sono del 70 e ora ho 54, l' 89 ero nell' Arena di Verona Full Show concert: fantastico e ho tirato giù le psrole cone tu scrivevi.. Sono meravigliosi Politico Religioso il Gruppo Band Pop Rock Simple Minds e Carismatici!!✝️🙏🏼👑⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grazie 🙏🏼

@Facebook.roberts

Ай бұрын

E bello ciò che hai scritto per questo ho scritto a lei perché ha detto bellissime cose profonde che toccano il cuore

@mbeenz

28 күн бұрын

HELL YA MR PAUL!😂❤👍👍🎼🎼🍺🍺

@northscrow9316

12 күн бұрын

well said, man. Well said. this is life.

@aliennation4346

3 күн бұрын

I turned 18 that year...not realy know what the song means.

Wow. Just wow. Completely forgot how much of an exquisitely crafted and performed masterpiece this is. Puts 99% of modern music to absolute shame.

@JohnPreston888

Жыл бұрын

Oh for sure. Lyrically and musically superb. Although the 80's had a huge amount of shite music, at least there was room for something this good to breathe. Listening to the music of today, I fail to see how a track like this would get off the ground, never mind reaching escape velocity.

@JimSting

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnPreston888 It's unlikely it would get off the ground. It wouldn't be seen as being commercially viable.

@JohnPreston888

Жыл бұрын

@@JimSting Hence, " Listening to the music of today [...]".

@strictlynorton

Жыл бұрын

Trevor Horn's production is elite tier..... just stunning.

@Brian-om2hh

Жыл бұрын

It would be difficult to find an equally emotive piece of music. Truly iconic.

I’m from Belfast, this song means so much to me, now that there is peace.

@bosstradeadbosstradead

5 ай бұрын

Hello from Serbia💫Ова песма ме подсећа на моје детињство...I love Simple Minds😇

@leslieelizabeth219

3 ай бұрын

My Grandfather was born in Scotland but he always felt Irish cause his father was born in County Tyrone.

@christinefluckiger9690

Ай бұрын

I'm from Switzerland and this song make me crying. Amazing

@hmtqnikitashakur3399

20 күн бұрын

ha! you make me giggle. Peace.... good one

@manfredhurlimann6208

9 күн бұрын

@@christinefluckiger9690 komme auch aus der Schweiz und du sprichst mir aus dem Herzen

I'm a Belfast child, I born in 1971 and it is my birthday today. When I was born there was bomb let off near the hospital that shattered the windows of where my mum was.... Now... things are different. Decades upon decades change the face of the world. Sometime for the better, sometime for the worse.

@dars5229

7 ай бұрын

Belated happy birthday.

@davidray4437

7 ай бұрын

RESPECT Xxx

@bosstradeadbosstradead

4 ай бұрын

НИКАД ВИШЕ БОМБЕ,ИСТО СМО БОМБАРДОВАВАНИ ОД НАТО 1999!Hello from Serbia for Belfast Child IRELAND

@analima1490

4 ай бұрын

No caso da Irlanda foi pra melhor, nessa época havia o conflito entre católicos e protestantes! São Paulo, capital Brasil!

@Antti-ks8yi

4 ай бұрын

Please, move to me

My Grandfather was from Belfast .. We played this for him at his funeral .. I tear up everytime I hear this .. RIP Grandad !

@korneliahornung7706

4 жыл бұрын

You're Granddad was absolutely touched from what you did for him, heartgoing

@Alext165

4 жыл бұрын

Class song Christian to pick for your grandfather 👍

@matthewgrant2785

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you

@glenross9467

4 жыл бұрын

Respect ✊

@robbrowne5184

4 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic tribute to play This song for someone from Belfast .

I feel every word of this song. i was born in N. Ireland, as a child growing up it was such a dark dark time, i want people to fully understand the great sadness and pain that time was, the good friday agreement brought a kind of peace, but when i look at some today playing with peace it makes me sick. I dont care any more about the whole orange and green thing, most people just want to live in peace with there neighbour. People think it will never go back to those dark times, but beleive me it could. Belfast to this day has so called peace walls every where, until those are not needed i think thats the true turning point. N Ireland has come a long long way, but some just want to play games with that hard won peace, i remember all the lives lost, well over 3,500 everyone of those lives must never be forgotten, i truely hope the clock never goes back.

@ichhasseamerika

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the moving and informative comment . just wanted to ask, when you refer to "people playing with peace", might brexit have something to do with that? Or is there a chance that Ireland could reunite? . . . or am I just a dreamer?

@chrismullan7191

4 жыл бұрын

@@ichhasseamerika Hi Bob. Brexit just sets things back, i think borders are mostly in peoples minds, some day the whole of Ireland will be one again, but it will only come about by peaceful means. Small groups will still try to get there point across by bombs and guns, but only brigs more pain and hate. The teens today in N Ireland get along far better and they are the hope, i think once all the old so called leaders are gone the better, i say that about both sides.

@chrismullan7191

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason Kearney Very true words Jason, i always think most borders are in peoples minds.

@chrismullan7191

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason Kearney yes very true, you are right the next generations will be the real hope, as i see from my nephews and neices they just want to get on with they lives, people togather regardless if your orange or green, moveing forward togather in peace.

@anthonywalsh7613

4 жыл бұрын

I hope we dont ever return to those dark days. I spent 2 years during the troubles in NI. Spent time in every county. Lost friends there, and years later we are still losing our friends. #peace

I hope the Belfast Child continues to sing forever more...

@user-zc4so8pz3k

2 ай бұрын

yes I hope so, x

@user-zc4so8pz3k

Ай бұрын

Yes, 🥰,

@russmeyer100

Ай бұрын

Incredible song and haunting melody. You should watch the You Tube version with Sinead O'Connor

@russmeyer100

Ай бұрын

Where do u stay on a visit to this incredible city?

@lorenwerner7347

20 күн бұрын

I hope❤

If you ever wanted an example of how music can paint lucid, powerful images in your mind, and make you feel as if you're actually there, it's this song. 34 years on, it remains an absolute masterpiece.

@DrewJPS

Жыл бұрын

Belfast here. Correct.

@lynnynmick.1243

11 ай бұрын

We are all here...

@gruntymchunchy1527

9 ай бұрын

It pierces the heart, Does the Belfast child sing again? I think they do, at least I hope they do.

@ancientanomalies

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@michaelmarusczak3223

8 ай бұрын

I'am french ,i don't speak english, but ,i understand what you mean....also ,that the spirit in my mind ,in your mind....always ...in a stadium,"you Nevers walk alone" , ........sorry ,i'am just a little french....my heart is loving for you....follow you...sorry ,i'am stupid,i'am french....

As I get older, I find so many of the songs I 'just liked' when I was younger turn out to be earthmovingly epic masterpieces. Case in point: Belfast Child.

@jamesluby6705

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think we realised how spoilt for choice we were...

@sadiethompson7489

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have put it better myself

@jamesluby6705

4 жыл бұрын

@@sadiethompson7489 thankyou lass...

@garethtalbot6193

4 жыл бұрын

That is so true.......

@user-ky6vw5up9m

4 жыл бұрын

You done know what you’ve got til it’s gone

I am 55 now born in Belfast in Cliftonville, a bit drunk, the wife has gone to bed, living in England and missing home so many years later... peace please lovely people xx

@sarahanntaylor9413

3 жыл бұрын

Hi ian. I.m a bit drunk too.. someone made me limoncello... been to your emerald isle once . Hope you visit again.

@sandrasalvadori2961

3 жыл бұрын

love to you brother...from AUSTRALIA X

@richardtattersall647

3 жыл бұрын

Irish people are the salt of the earth wonderful folk and very hospitable

@elainemckee3038

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardtattersall647 salt of the earth that cant agree on anything

@pinkpagan71

3 жыл бұрын

Irish ☘️ always miss home it’s in there blood and soul.

Saw these guys in Glasgow last week and to say I cried when he sang this is an understatement. Such a powerful song.

@dawnstillings1202

5 сағат бұрын

Thought it was just me...😢

Not many artists would go down that road in the 90s jim you did great song and thanks you'll be remembered forever in Ireland for this one🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@YerDaBtw

Ай бұрын

I'm 27 and grew up with my dad playing SM. Never knew what this song meant at the time but it hits hard knowing now. Always have love for my Irish cousins🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇮🇪

@hmtqnikitashakur3399

20 күн бұрын

ok but the song is BELFAST. Thats Northern Ireland. #GAWA

@northscrow9316

12 күн бұрын

i remember this one.

For me Simple Minds were one of the greatest bands of the 80s I am 56 now and still love their music pure class Jim Kerr brilliant.

@rainerguenther4220

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed,me 66 is this group Like a Heritage.. Vermächtnis,German I can die in Peace With Belfast child in my lips!

@garywaddell1343

2 жыл бұрын

I'm hearing you, Jen. An Aussie guy here 1963 vintage. My DNA is more Irish than anything else and proud I am. Those were magical times. The best of times. An era of music that will live forever. 😎

@jenniferjones188

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Gary the 80s for me the best times of my life.

@delgado2010

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 56 too. Nothing like the 80s! We were brave. We were hopeful. We knew darkness, but chose to remain in the light.

@jibbajabba4712

2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferjones188 Yes but as a child of the same era, we were naive to the reality of the situation. Their greatness is that they did this and were the anthem of The Breakfast Club.. They spoke to everyone of that time. Proper legends. Personally I blank out much of the 80's due to my poor hair choices.

You know, one of the best things about being in my 50's now is that I lived my teenage years in the 80's..........Priceless and I wouldn't change them for the world!

@SuperJimbell

2 жыл бұрын

me too

@carstenblomeyer3902

2 жыл бұрын

...Du hast so recht !

@ceciliasmall4969

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.Went thro glam rock.Punk rock.New wave.Gothic.New romantics (shite).Johnny and the self abusers.Live Aid.Brit pop.Live 8. Floyd's reunion 🫂 was the icing on the cake 🎂 🥮 and for me it was the end of music as we know it.Oh aye and prog rock heavy rock etc etc..My favourite song of all time wasBowies Quicksand**.Best group ever was The Sex 🔫 🔫 pistols.I seen the bill grundy show live as it was.

@Paris__

2 жыл бұрын

@@ceciliasmall4969 A life well-lived sister❤️

@jackyelliott1813

2 жыл бұрын

In my late 60s, but this is out of this world wonderful!!!

So proud of Jim Kerr & Simple Minds… Now at 65 years old , listening to Belfast Child . Wow … masterclass , unique wisdom , poetry in every word… 🏆🎻

@mariaarvai9769

7 ай бұрын

❤

@DianeClark-dn6zg

7 ай бұрын

I'm two years younger than Jim.i still love him to bits

@christinechapman8238

6 ай бұрын

Beautiful song,I buried my first son, the year this was released,always reminds me of him.im seeing simple minds next year for the 3rd time.i love them and it's always emotional

I'm 63 years old and I'm Portuguese 🇵🇹.Ireland is full of beautiful music and musicians.I love this country for its history.❤

What a masterpiece of emotions! I'm almost in tears and I'm not Irish!

@petraxxx1280

2 жыл бұрын

ys, i think so Too

@boband75

2 жыл бұрын

I am English and it tears me up every time

@jibbajabba4712

2 жыл бұрын

Knob

@oncewerejedi

2 жыл бұрын

neither were Simple Minds

@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat

2 жыл бұрын

Simple Minds are a Scottish group I think. The song (based on She Moved Through The Fair - an Irish folk song) is about the troubles in Ireland, and so impacts on other nationalities. Plus the haunting melody and story behind words, would pull on the heartstrings

I grew up in this town...my town...i walked and played on that same hill where the boy and girl are shown running when I too was young... it was a happy place to grow up...even now I can be easily reduced to tears as I watch this wonderful video...and reflect on the tragedy that unfolded in that beautiful place....may such things NEVER be repeated in Ireland...land of enchantment and inspiration...my land.

@patriciasalvatore2394

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment is incredibly intense full of unspoken incidents and emotions that I'm certain I should know about but sadly, I do not. I only know that Ireland is a place of beauty, of the land and the people. ( I'm Irish myself, not connected to my roots, but look with longing to these place and its people in some ways, perhaps feel their sorrows and simple joys.

@shaheenhashim9243

3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful song... I wish they'd write one about the Palestinian child

@vesnavekamarjanovic4172

3 жыл бұрын

I not live in Ireland but your country is beautitul and like me very much

My Dads family are Scots, Mum's Irish Catholic. This song is a masterpiece. It makes me cry .Truly beautiful. I was brought up on Celtic music. The subject matter is sad , poignant, but has hope.A great Scots band singing about the so terrible troubles in Northern Ireland.

@ferm8103

2 ай бұрын

The minds need to be honest here with the origins of the song they ripped off

This was during the troubles. Unity in Belfast for all children🎉🎉🎉🎉

@lindalilly1544

12 күн бұрын

All we can do is pray. My grandson made friends of the opposite religion and got beat up for that....he was only 13😢

Born in 66. This fantastic song is 31 years old and I can remember every single word. I can't remember what I had for tea on Friday night! The overriding power of music and well written lyrics. And how many of you like minded feel the same? Don't you just love 80's music ❤️❤️

@craigbreeze9987

Жыл бұрын

Simply effortlessly brilliant I'm 54 and come back constantly to this epic era

@markvandertoorn1049

Жыл бұрын

Born in 66 as well...i think we've lived in the best time...70's and 80's...mis it...

@wolfgangboettcher3126

Жыл бұрын

Klasse

@mrsdoubtfire534

Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@traceyanndelahaye5563

Жыл бұрын

@@markvandertoorn1049 I was born in 65 and I agree 💯

This Simple minds song Belfast child is a masterpiece I had not listened to this wonderful song for years and I cried from a 59 years old Irishman fan

@jelenapalladino2249

9 ай бұрын

You are not old if your Soul still love this Masterpiece 💎

This track shows what Simple Minds is all about.

@duncancurtis5108

7 күн бұрын

Charlie's bass in this is thunderous.

This song has " a soul " and it touches my heart so deep that I get goosebumps every time I listen to it. ❤❤❤❤❤

@hausler21

6 ай бұрын

I get goosebumps as well...one of my favourite songs

@rachelharding751

6 ай бұрын

Especially when the drums come in.

@SJ44-tu8ow

3 ай бұрын

​@@rachelharding751The flutes get me.

@vitobellato4487

Ай бұрын

Ai perfettamente ragione,mi vengono i brividi!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ Grande complesso, immenso!!!!!!!!!!

Simple minds are not a poor man's U2 they were great band in their own right. Always been a little underrated in my opinion like The Cult. Fantastic bands

@johnclegg4993

4 жыл бұрын

Were? They still are, still making albums and touring 40 years on, longevity proves class.

@roseduffy6062

4 жыл бұрын

Simple minds are Scottish and brilliant unlike bono. Big up the Scottish.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@oliver5976

4 жыл бұрын

They are an exceptional no doubt mate

@fucknuckle

4 жыл бұрын

never, ever underrated either..

@padmac8176

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Simple Minds and The Cult were truly talented bands and still are.

Warning! The music in this video contains examples of musical perfection

@docsavage8640

7 жыл бұрын

You're mistaken. It's among the most boring songs ever performed. And I like Simple Minds.

@kevinflood2144

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Celis ... you need to be from the north to understand ... Jim captured us perfectly . Boring ? Us ? 😂

@Lisa-ew1sz

6 жыл бұрын

I agree 1000% mono lith it's bloody perfection so awesome I love how it just builds throughout the song but come back to the haunting part

@kathleengreenlay7861

6 жыл бұрын

mono lith that was funny

@neilcartwright9724

6 жыл бұрын

mono lith wow thanks smidnightcaller

This song is a masterpiece! It has vibration, harmony, lyrics, all ingredients to last across years!

@wolfgangboettcher3126

Жыл бұрын

Gut

@liamoconlocha3264

Жыл бұрын

I think most songs have harmony, and lyrics the melody is from an old folk song. So not great a poor cover if anything

Jim’s incredible performance still makes my eyes wet.. What a song, timeless.

Who is listening 2020? Best song ever!

@sebashess4768

4 жыл бұрын

I FY23 DOES.....

@LUAN-fk7dx

4 жыл бұрын

🍵

@peterstingel2813

4 жыл бұрын

It's me who is hearing this best Song ever. Frank , born 1969.

@steveaustin1397

4 жыл бұрын

I am. Classic song 👍

@richardmartinusvanmeeteren6309

4 жыл бұрын

Me

It doesn't have to be Belfast. This song and lyrics scream to every man woman and child throughout the world that just want peace, no more suffering, no more hurt and no more being afraid. To you all who long for an end of the pain. I love you. We love you. You will stand tall and breathe the air. Rise up and say no more.

@pennyzmerope7844

5 жыл бұрын

james drury ♥️

@daniluchison

5 жыл бұрын

james drury Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD WILL INHERIT THE NEW WORLD. Look in google images for ‘Denver airport children mural’. See the prophesied future in a wall no one pays attention to!

@tamjacobite4758

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant words

@maelughran6903

4 жыл бұрын

The whole point though is that it IS about Belfast!

@markkelly8288

4 жыл бұрын

Well it does have to be Belfast as that's what the fucking song is about, numpty

Soul in written notes, eternal music….todays music has no soul….this masterpiece is pure soul 🙏🏻💝

After all those decades , I'm still crying , each time I'm listening this fantastic song . Thank you , Jim & Simple Minds !

@wolfgangboettcher3126

Жыл бұрын

Kein Wunder alle Jammern

@MsSparrow13

Жыл бұрын

@@wolfgangboettcher3126 Wer jammert denn? Was hat das mit dem Konflikt in Nordirland zu tun?

@annigo3266

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely yes, me too!

@anjaredin5221

6 ай бұрын

the 70th and 80th are still alive

I wish new generations would listen to this music and appreciate it more because this music had sense, a message, whilst nowadays you don't even know what you're listening to. I'm born in '94 and haven't had a chance to actually be there, at that time when this song was made and times when Ireland was engulfed by riots and wars but I can feel it through these songs and this pain is so realistic, I sometimes wish I was there at that time, trying to do something good, make a change. And I'm not even from out there, I'm from Serbia, but my heart always belonged in Ireland. I don't know why, but I felt that, even when I was 5 years old and didn't know what a country was. I hope I'll finally get a chance to visit it someday.

@SunRey69

10 жыл бұрын

Maybe you had a past life in Ireland. I really believe in those things. I hope you will go there one day.

@nathaliebazinga

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Well that's what I think about some times. I have freckles and everything, and there were some Celtic tribes living on the teritories of Serbia a long ago. So maybe I have some Celtic ancestors. Who knows? :)

@Sarasai2

9 жыл бұрын

You could make a "Family Finder Testing", your DNA gets tested and you can discover your ancestry, and make connections with other matches who have the same ancestry. Maybe you find distand cousins who go back to your same Irish ancestors. I made this testing at www.ftDNA.com two years ago, and it is a hot crime ;-)

@dirkdiedie

9 жыл бұрын

Well i was born in 2000 and im from germany and i love this Song

@sophieb3905

7 жыл бұрын

Almost certainly, I would say. If that is you in your pic, you look more than a bit Irish.

This song just simply penetrates right through your soul ...

@gms77777

3 жыл бұрын

It really does! 💙

@markburke-moran376

3 жыл бұрын

In deed it does 👌

@dodoland8319

2 жыл бұрын

🙏

My Mother was 50 percent Scotts Irish, My eyes are too filled with tears, The Irish people are loving and hard working, don't let religion or politics ruin your life.

@user-zc4so8pz3k

4 ай бұрын

U are right, Carrie, Belfast,

@michelschaillee7916

3 ай бұрын

hi yes ive met them an illustruos day in brussels, with deep personal remembrances

This song will always remind me of the days i served in Northern Ireland 🇮🇪

2 ай бұрын

32.

Well i`m now 75 and still think this is the bestvideo/song ever.

@GuillermoRodriguez-fq2jf

Ай бұрын

Don't forget "All i want is you" from U2.

Can you just for a minute imagine Kanye West or Justine Bieber coming up with such hauntingly beautiful music that transcends time and fads? Neither can I.

@f.drachenfels4503

3 жыл бұрын

Tony Bletas never ever, this is a different category.

@dilus13

3 жыл бұрын

I lost interest in your comment as soon as you mentioned Kanye West, never mind Justin Bieber 😀 but I still read it and fully agree 👍 this is haunting and a masterpiece

@gars129

3 жыл бұрын

No I cant, but I also cant imagine Simple Minds rapping to Stronger lol. Kanye has done a lot of great music as a rapper and/or producer.

@question-question

3 жыл бұрын

It's not theirs it was adapted by them, the melody is a traditional song - 'She moved through the fair'

@ileolai

3 жыл бұрын

you are super cool and special for not liking music other people like

This song remains the best example I know of turning a traditional folk melody into something new and wonderful, that still completely respects the original tune. It's a classy touch that the song begins with the line "When my love said to me...", echoing She Moved Through the Fair's opening line "My young love said to me...".

Born in Belfast in 1963, lived in Australia since 1971 and this song just takes me home.

@piotrratynski3320

Жыл бұрын

I'm not suprised your family left for Australia. Belfast was a war zone in the 70's.

I`m 71 now.This must be for me the best video/song ever.

One of the most powerful and beautiful songs ever written. Very melancholic but hair raising. I grew up in Ireland. The Troubles still haunt Irish souls to this day, both north and south of the border.

Muzika moje mladosti,imala sam 17 godina tada a sada 50,i dan danas VOLIM da je slušam!Pozdrav iz Srbije!

@TankaNafaka

Жыл бұрын

takodzer veliki stovstel SM. LP

@milenaurukalo1694

Жыл бұрын

I ja ostarih voleći je. Apsolutno remek-djelo. Pozdrav iz Banjaluke!

I'm an Aussie 58 years old and I wow, I love this song

As a Belfast Child myself I can only say this song still raises hairs on the back of my neck. Amazing.

@adriansmyth721

4 жыл бұрын

I m English from Irish parents Donegal and Wexford. I was in Belfast when the soldiers come.

@kieranlindsay1220

3 жыл бұрын

from the Falls

@hmtqnikitashakur3399

3 жыл бұрын

Im in the east. Prod, born and raised. But not now. And not since about 18yrs when I start to think for myself and not the "community representatives" (jokes they are🙄) Unite the 32! Peace, Belfast, N. Ireland

@soundmind6477

3 жыл бұрын

@@hmtqnikitashakur3399 I’m the son of a Belfast child and holder of an Irish passport. Peace on the whole island of Ireland and peace between all.

@davidbarber4709

3 жыл бұрын

Am English been to Belfast to see my heros grave George Best and al be honest lovely city wonderful people but never felt safe its best order a pint and say nowt cos am brit some were rather rude

Love this song....gives me goosebumps everytime...wish it were the 80s again...

@colleenmcdermott5492

2 жыл бұрын

me too, i was 26 !!!

@3131raymond

2 жыл бұрын

Me to

@ruudvandiermen8747

2 жыл бұрын

Me too 63 now miss it memorys of normal people Ruud from the netherlands

@dars5229

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody in Belfast does :P

Words legitimately don't exist to describe how powerful this song is. Goosebumps. Every time

I cry every time I listen to this song

@cedomirtasic9976

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂So I,belive me,nome Čedo Croatia

One of the best songs ever! Masterpiece!

@aeRo_motorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

True!

This song never gets old.

@heehawluck1

8 жыл бұрын

+rufinoman Never will.

@1WillowMoon

8 жыл бұрын

+rufinoman A Classic, but always now. wheres the groups like this now? Simple Minds Rocked. :)

@caseyd321

8 жыл бұрын

It never gets good either I'm afraid. Zzzzzz

@collieryboy1

7 жыл бұрын

TOOL

@anthonybennett9343

7 жыл бұрын

belfast is now disney land

Some day...the Belfast Child ... will sing again...it is light ... driving away the darkness...Freedom for humanity... The old dream of mankind...

Back in 1989 this masterpiece received little credit. Yet not only it stood the test of time, it grew with it!

@rockandrollpaddy

11 ай бұрын

No.1 in the UK and Ireland, and top 10 across Europe, suggests it did indeed get credit then as it does now.

@kungsverige1886

10 ай бұрын

🇸🇪

@lancemckellar

7 ай бұрын

Only briefly appeared on the top 40 in Australia

@tailendcharlie5055

4 ай бұрын

Arguably it came from Simple Minds' greatest album, Street Fighting Years

I'm from Brazil. I always remember the conflicting situations in Ireland and it made me very sad. I am fifty years old today and listening to this song it seems like it was yesterday. Strength and honor to all Irish people !!!

R.I.P. MUM THIS IS FOR YOU 🙏🏻WHEN A TUNE MEANS SOOO MUCH MORE THAN PEOPLE COULD KNOW

@pennyzmerope7844

4 жыл бұрын

Kieran Gardiner 💗

@stangoodvibes

4 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised - I know a lot of things...

@kierangardiner8232

4 жыл бұрын

Penny Z Merope ❤️

One of the best song ever written.

@Sid-qw3ho

17 күн бұрын

Not one ov the best song ever written. It is the best song ov all time

When one of my best Friends, invited me in 2009, to go to a concert I was skeptical. Until then I wasn´t familiar with these guys. I am glad that I had the chance to see them live. And learn about their music. Since then I am a big fan. This song is pure awesomeness.

Im over 50 now and this song still empowers me as when I was a young boy

@kieranlindsay1220

3 жыл бұрын

born in the falls same age you ta

@vesnavekamarjanovic4172

3 жыл бұрын

And me too

@vesnavekamarjanovic4172

3 жыл бұрын

But I was a young girl

@santenovelli4997

3 жыл бұрын

Ascoltandoli creano un continuo rifiorire degli anni più belli della mia vita che rendono questo gruppo parte di noi..... Grandi emozioni che sola la musica può donarci

One of the most beautiful songs ever, heart breaking .....

@a-lex440

3 жыл бұрын

Live goes on ;)

This song is calling for peace!

No more war!

I left Belfast at 7 years of age in 1971 to live in Australia, been back once in 91, this song reminds me of where I was born

@sandralaw8196

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Scott Hi are you happy to live in Oz?

@dominicmonaghan9887

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic city. Great character. May the day arrive when neither nationality nor religious persuasion be a defining character.

@swinetrek

3 жыл бұрын

My family left in 1967( my Dad said he couldn't stand what he knew was coming). I went back in 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Long may peace reign.

Not heard this for years, forgot how stunningly brilliant it was, where has talent gone?

One day we'll return here when the Belfast Child sings again

@araujobraga618

28 күн бұрын

Love

To me, this song is an amazing testament of hard times for many back in the day in this area of our world. Brought to light by an amazing talented band. The story profound, the black and white video adds a contrast onto the band as they show footage of past times. Music should always be this good because craftsmanship like this no longer exists so keep this one very close to your heart! Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it.

Only one word needed for this song, MASTERPIECE.

This is the most beautiful song … I remember this from my teens ..I m 56 and English but it means so much . Thank you x❤

Northern Ireland is amazing

@Clearwater2408

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Best place in the Uk/Ireland

@paulmclaughlin8038

2 ай бұрын

It's not.

This is not a song but an anthem.

@robertmanfredthurrigl9424

5 жыл бұрын

Some would call it a hymn

@lizgodlieb

5 жыл бұрын

Loved that era too, authentic, raw, alive!

@robertmanfredthurrigl9424

5 жыл бұрын

Very well put. An anthem it is. The slow stearing build up followed by an ever increasing cresendo is magnificent .It worms itself into your ear and lingers there .

@martinderry6728

5 жыл бұрын

... Derry Martin Callan was here ...

@alexander5636

5 жыл бұрын

Deep

This song is an absolute masterpiece. It starts very slowly and the singer whispers...it's my favorite piece. then slowly, slowly continues stronger. BELFAST had so many problems...but seeing that te children continued to run and play..it was a hope for better future.

@jibbajabba4712

2 жыл бұрын

You are so naive.

This song is art! Absolutely incredible. You'd have to have a stone heart if you're not crying listening to the words! Wow, just WOW!!

It is the end of May 24. This song still reverberates through my soul. 53 years old and it stills calls to my heart.

One of the very best ever made... Such a powerful song.... Absolute timeless

@ste2442

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Larkfield great comment mate

@murraymackay2612

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect

That part where the music breaks down and he sings quietly "..life goes on..." - wow man that just gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Still the same feeling after so many years, what a masterpiece!

When my love said to me Meet me down by the gallow tree For it's sad news I bring About this old town and all that it's offering Some say troubles abound Some day soon they're gonna pull the old town down One day we'll return here When the Belfast Child sings again Brothers, sisters, where are you now? As I look for you right through the crowd All my life here I've spent With my faith in God the Church and the Government But there's sadness abound Some day soon they're gonna pull the old town down One day we'll return here When the Belfast Child sings again When the Belfast Child sings again So come back Billy, won't you come on home? Come back Mary, you've been away so long The streets are empty, and your mother's gone The girls are crying, it's been oh so long And your father's calling, come on home Won't you come on home, won't you come on home? You might also like Come back people, you've been gone a while And the war is raging, through the Emerald Isle That's flesh and blood man, that's flesh and blood All the girls are crying but all's not lost The streets are empty, the streets are cold Won't you come on home, won't you come on home? The streets are empty Life goes on One day we'll return here When the Belfast Child sings again When the Belfast Child sings again

@user-sk6sz5ez6u

5 ай бұрын

I love this song 💟

@user-sk6sz5ez6u

4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@user-sk6sz5ez6u

4 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@user-sk6sz5ez6u

4 ай бұрын

4:24

The song is just so powerful, not just musically, but the message of peace, amazing ❤

Their greatest masterpiece is even better in 2019. Love the part where the heavy drum comes in and Jim's perfect voice, what more do you want? Turn up the volume....

@Jack-russell103

4 жыл бұрын

greatest masterpiece my arse dont you forget about me was their anthem this song was rubbish didnt even chart

@GhostMillionairesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Neither of them rates anywhere near their best.

@Jack-russell103

4 жыл бұрын

@@GhostMillionairesTV what’s their. Best then

@GhostMillionairesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Factory, 70 Cities As Love Brings the Fall, This Earth That You Walk Upon. Stuff like that.

I'm Welsh and this song gives me goosebumps. Absolutely brilliant.

May be leaving myself wide open here but I was serving as a young 20yr old British solder in NI when this song was released. Haunted me then and still does to this day. Stirs all sorts of emotions .

@jackyelliott1813

10 ай бұрын

Love to you!!!

Number #1 in the UK, and masterclass in music production by Trevor Horn.

Having lived in Belfast all my life i can honestly say..simple minds, it's time for a return..

I don’t think I have any Irish ancestry, but this song cut me to my soul.

@user-ky6vw5up9m

4 жыл бұрын

A human theme

@MrANDYGEEZER

4 жыл бұрын

Irish mum Scottish dad & I was born in London but grew up in Bristol, I have no idea what I am supposed to be but love the Celtic sound

@user-ky6vw5up9m

3 жыл бұрын

“we are all Irish”. ....John Lennon

My ex husband died in 2021 born in East Belfast 1956 he told our children funeral in England ashes scattered in Belfast his wishes get carried out this July his children have done him good ❤❤❤

I'm from Belfast And The Music and The Lyrics are True The Town I Love So Dear The People Through the heartache and the pain we have Grown Stronger as a a nation if you can call it home that is.

WHO is listening in 2020 ? Warning! The music in this video contains examples of musical perfection

@john111257

4 жыл бұрын

JUST A CLASSIC

@darrenmurphy715

4 жыл бұрын

Just so good I love it

@herbiegeorge

4 жыл бұрын

you’ve literally just copied a comment from 4 years ago...

@MWR62

3 жыл бұрын

Norn Iron. 63 to 73 on & off....Home.

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard...

Mam 49 lat,mieszkam w Polsce.Pamiętam gdy mój kraj w 1989 zmieniał się politycznie i namiastka życia z zachodu zaczęła się pojawiać. Pierwszy raz w życiu oglądałem wtedy MTV i ten utwór.Wtedy jako nastolatek bardzo go przeżyłem,dzisiaj tak samo go przeżywam.Wspaniały ponadczasowy utwór,takiej "jakości " piosenki już nie powstają.Wszystko co najlepsze zostało już stworzone i zagrane.Tęsknie za starymi czasami.

@perversepl

Жыл бұрын

To prawda ...

@SAHB

Жыл бұрын

They are on tour again starting right now check for your country when they are there if not come over to England you are welcome 🙂

@janekhimilsbach5586

Жыл бұрын

​@@SAHB I would love to see the band,but life has become expensive,ticket prices are very high and I only have to listen to CDs.🙂 Best regards.

@SAHB

Жыл бұрын

@@janekhimilsbach5586 l do understand if I go I will send you some high light's and one day we will return to a better future all my love Frank

This is such an epic song. It’s a tragedy that the general population are unaware of its existence.

@jibbajabba4712

Жыл бұрын

What population? This has 17+ million views.

@lulabelle82

Жыл бұрын

lol what nonsense

@FilthyFils.musicgroup

Жыл бұрын

Or what will happen to em 🤔

@benreadspoetry7958

Жыл бұрын

It went to number 1 in the UK and Ireland and did very well in many other countries.

@mattsawyer343

Жыл бұрын

Well it was the biggest selling single in 1989 for 2 weeks in the UK...so...

"The streets are empty!" This is haunting.

@WarrenFab

4 жыл бұрын

Just said the same thing, not 24 hours after you did. Stay safe brother.

@Theoriginalbigbrillo

4 жыл бұрын

Except the Seagulls that fly over Belfast Are the same Seagulls that fly over Liverpool

What the hell happened to music like this that gave you that... you know..warm glowy feeling and the urge to sing it loud to the heavens????

Everything Is perfect: music, lyrics, video and Lisa Germano's violin.

Remember when we were young and beautiful... so many years ago... O God I Remember

This has to be one of my favourite songs. I was lucky to be born in Belfast in the late 90s, as the Troubles were coming to an end. I've seen my fair share of sectarianism and ignorance in my country but I never experienced anything like my parents did during the Troubles. This song reminds me of all the needless suffering that occurred in my country. It also makes me unashamedly proud to be Northern Irish. I can only hope that as time goes by, the aftermath of the Troubles fades and we can truly be at peace.

@martinconnan6853

8 жыл бұрын

+Kate McCune me to kate irish mother scottish father born in england even as a child i thought if only and now im thinking if only still the hatred will never go away but maybe just maybe the violence will

@henryleopard1066

8 жыл бұрын

+Kate McCune Someone should've said this to the Ulster people back in the day: "It doesn't matter whether you're catholic or protestant. Just be thankful you're not Welsh."

@philippeheirman9720

8 жыл бұрын

+Kate McCune, some nice words. Every year in wintertime, I repeat this beautiful song. In a room with a small light on and although the speakers a little bit louder... Magnific. I was in Ireland (Edinbourough and Dublin) and I'm looking forward to visit it at least once again...great musicians ! Have a nice time over there !!

@Filip_Rovenski

8 жыл бұрын

+Philippe Heirman Edinborough is Scotland

@johncusato3919

8 жыл бұрын

+Kate McCune Well said. Personally I'm from Manchester, England but I agree with you - I hope the troubles slowly fizzle out.

Incredible song! The Lyrics and production are awesome; from an era of music that will never be matched for quality and quantity of talent!

@markvandertoorn1049

Жыл бұрын

You're are 100% right..best era ever

This is a gem. Today's "musicians" can't make this high standard anymore.

@ponyoutube3301

10 ай бұрын

Lol. Not even close. Excellent point.

@jordanhunt4867

10 ай бұрын

I so agree

@hoedemakerbart

10 ай бұрын

Sadly computers have taken away the art of true music 😢

@jeofalderson668

7 ай бұрын

SO True !!

Buried my Grandad to this song yesterday. He made it to the Parachute Regiment at the age of 18. Grandad Alex Thank You. Rest In Paradise.

Thumbs up still listening 2019! It just gets better ever time.....soooo glad to have lived to hear this song.. xx

@frankhuhler8463

4 жыл бұрын

Me too my friend me too.

@christinecolgate7884

4 жыл бұрын

Love

@user-sq4wd1qf7d

4 жыл бұрын

yes from greece....

In 1976 I read an article in readers digest about "the troubles" and it resonated. I became obsessed, my parents could not understand my interest. Later I discovered I was adopted and had Irish heritage on both sides. My grand parents were all from Belfast. And Grt Grandparents from the South. Still collating the family tree, very difficult when adopted. I have the Irish colouring, fair skinned, red head, fiery temper. I feel an affinity. This song helps me understand the turmoil and sorrow of NI. Emotional.

@cachavacha1295

3 жыл бұрын

You can take the DNA test on Ancestry.com or other websites...you may find DNA matches and family members.

@DAFinn-jg1jq

3 жыл бұрын

Blood runs deep.

@Tillybex

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha yes indeed. We are all related to William the Conqueror lol or whoever it was. However my grandparents are Irish and I'm proud of that. It was tough being an immigrant Irish family in London at that time.

@relentless1989

2 жыл бұрын

we Irish have many hair colour's... not just ginger, Americans

@cathycooper6135

2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing story and how wonderful to uncover all that family. It must've been painful though to suddenly discover you were adopted.

I'm a Brit that has lives in Belfast for over 20 years. I cannot begin to explain how good this is.

I'm not ashamed, tears flow every time I listen to this painfully beautiful song!

@muncibedduSicilia

Жыл бұрын

🥰

2021. "The streets are empty....life goes on"

@jamesbyrne9312

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@marcos9568

3 жыл бұрын

Today ..................