Album: Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds (1984)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: BMG
Format: Album

Description: Sparkle In The Rain is the sixth studio album by Simple Minds, released in 1984. It peaked at number one in the UK album charts on 18 February 1984.

Artist Background: Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band who achieved worldwide popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The band produced a number of critically acclaimed albums in the early 1980s and best known for their No. 1 US, Canada and Netherlands hit single "Don't You (Forget About Me)", from the soundtrack of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. They are also known for the No. 3 US hit single "Alive and Kicking" and the No. 1 UK hit single "Belfast Child". The band has sold more than 60 m... Part of the Glasgow, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Ultravox, The Human League, Howard Jones, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Music Scene: Part of the Glasgow, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album, BMG

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Sparkle In The Rain is the sixth studio album by Simple Minds, released in 1984. It peaked at number one in the UK album charts on 18 February 1984.

Sparkle in the Rain

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