On October 21, 1985, “Virgin” label released “Once Upon a Time”, the seventh Simple Minds studio album. It was recorded May 1985 at “The Town House”, in London, and was produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain.

Personnel:

• Jim Kerr– vocals
• Charlie Burchill– guitar
• Michael MacNeil– piano, synthesizer
• John Giblin– bass
• Robin Clark– vocals
• Mel Gaynor– drums, vocals
• Sue Hadjopoulos – percussion
• Carlos Alomar– backing vocals
• Michael Beenof The Call – backing vocals
• Frank Simmsand George Simms of The Simms Brothers Band – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill and Mick MacNeil

1. Once Upon a Time
2. All the Things She Said
3. Ghost Dancing
4. Alive and Kicking
5. Oh Jungleland
6. I Wish You Were Here
7. Sanctify Yourself
8. Come a Long Way