Really pleased to be part of this as been a fan of SH & CR since first buying The Human Menagerie way back in 1973 - it was summer or maybe spring, I can't remember - this was closely followed by The Psychomodo and then getting to see the original line-up live at my local dancehall.

Welcome, HideawayAl. We look forward to having you join in discussion on the Forum. Steve reads it at least weekly, so if you have anything you think he will enjoy reading, here's the place..
Rachel

Welcome aboard HideawayAl. What took you so long?

Hi Stella - asked myself the same question. I missed the Best Years 40th tour last year and was really disappointed as it is still one of my all time favourite albums. My wife is a big Simple Minds fan and seeing Steve playing with them at their recent BBC gig made me determined to catch up with him when he tours again....and to share thoughts/memories with like minded people.

Hi Rachel - thank you for your welcome. If Steve does read the messages here I hope he can cast his mind back to 1974 and The Psychomodo tour - the Glen Ballroom, Llanelli - I was 19 years of age and still one of the best gigs I 've been at. Close second came several years later and a hot tent in Singleton Park, Swansea - different line-up but still a very memorable night.