04 November 1983

Friday 04 November

1983-11-04

Events

 * Simple Minds release new single Waterfront, the first release from the album Sparkle in the Rain (rel. 1984). Produced by Steve Lillywhite, the single presented a new 'rock' sound for the band, and was further characterised by a single-note bass line which runs throughout the track.
 * The single entered the UK charts at no.25 a week after its release and peaked at no.13 the week after that.