Glittering Prize
1982 single by Simple Minds / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the song. For the compilation named after it, see Glittering Prize 81/92.
"Glittering Prize" is a 1982 hit single by the Scottish rock group Simple Minds, the 2nd released from their fifth studio album New Gold Dream, released the same year.
Quick Facts Single by Simple Minds, from the album New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) ...
"Glittering Prize" | ||||
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Single by Simple Minds | ||||
from the album New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) | ||||
B-side | "Glittering Prize Theme" | |||
Released | 16 August 1982 (1982-08-16) | |||
Recorded | April 1982 (1982-04) – July 1982 (1982-07) | |||
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Length | 4:02 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes and Mick MacNeil | |||
Producer(s) | Peter Walsh | |||
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The song reached number 16 in the United Kingdom,[2] but was more successful in Australia, New Zealand and Norway, where it reached the top 10.
A compilation album, released by Simple Minds in 1992, is named after the song, and is entitled Glittering Prize 81/92.[3]