Simple Minds – Alive and Kicking
New Wave · Zbigniew Rybczyński · 1985 · 129M
Simple Minds – Alive and Kicking
1985 · 1980s · · · · Directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński
Simple Minds’ “Alive and Kicking,” released on September 30, 1985, is a standout track from their seventh studio album, *Once Upon a Time*. The song achieved significant commercial success, reaching number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and securing top positions in various international charts. The accompanying music video, directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński, features the band performing amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Catskill Mountains in New York, enhancing the song’s uplifting and anthemic quality.