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sanctify yourself


composers
Written by: Simple Minds


publisher
© EMI Music Publishing


background
"Producer Jimmy Iovine always felt that, apart from being a rock band, Simple Minds also posessed a soulfulness that demanded to be heard. Through this desire to explore another side of our creativity, Sanctify Yourself was written" - Jim




lyrics
Is this the age of the thunder and rage?
Can you feel the ground move 'round your feet?
If you take one step closer, it'll lead to another,
The crossroad above is where we meet.
I shout out for shelter, I need you for something,
The whole world is out, they're all on the street.

Control yourself, love is all you need,
Control yourself, in your eyes.

Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Be apart of me, sanctify.
Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, set yourself free.

In pictures of living, in bloodshot a vision,
Sweet miracles and strange circumstances.
I see the sun up, the showdown, the cool winds that blow down,
On the big beat that life-long romance is.
You've got a gun in your hand, you're making self plans,
Stay with me all through the night.

Control yourself, love is all you need.
Control yourself, open up your heart.

Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Be apart of me, sanctify.
Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, set yourself free.

You can't stop the world for a boy or a girl,
Sweet victims of poor circumstances.
But you can pour back the love, sweeping down from above,
Giving hope and making more chances.
Well, I hope and I pray that maybe someday,
You'll come back down here and show me the way.

Control yourself, love is all you need.
Control yourself, open up your heart.
Open up your heart.

Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, set yourself free.



discography
Edit (3:55)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Bob Clearmountain
Engineered By: Moira Marquis and Mark Mckenna
Assisted By: Martin White

Sanctify Yourself 7" Sanctify Yourself Limited Edition Double Pack 7" Sanctify Yourself US 7" Promo Glittering Prize 81/92 Instore CD Glittering Prize 81/92 LP Glittering Prize 81/92 MC Glittering Prize 81/92 CD 81-95 DJ Copy The Promised CD

Instrumental (3:55)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Jay Burnett and Bob Clearmountain
Assisted By: Moira Marquis

Sanctify Yourself 7" Sanctify Yourself Limited Edition Double Pack 7" Sanctify Yourself US 7" Promo Sanctify Yourself US 7"

Album Version (5:00)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Bob Clearmountain
Engineered By: Moira Marquis and Mark Mckenna
Assisted By: Martin White

Once Upon A Time LP Once Upon A Time LP Once Upon A Time MC Once Upon A Time CD Sanctify Yourself US 12" Promo Sanctify Yourself US 7" All The Things... Canadian Promo MC The Best Of ... (Sampler) Selections From The Best Of The Best Of Simple Minds CD1 Promo The Best Of Spanish Promo The Best Of The Best Of SACD The Best Of Night Of The Proms Special Remastered Edition Once Upon A Time SACD Gift Pack Limited Edition

Extended Mix (7:10)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Jay Burnett and Bob Clearmountain
Assisted By: Moira Marquis

Sanctify Yourself 12" Promo Sanctify Yourself 12" Sanctify Yourself US Promo 12" Sanctify Yourself US 12" Alive And Kicking (84,85,86) LP Alive And Kicking (84,85,86) MC Themes Volume Three Theme Twelve: Sanctify Yourself CD Theme Twelve: Sanctify Yourself MC The Platinum Collection CD Themes 12-14 Promo CDR Themes Volume One - Five



Dub (6:10)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Jay Burnett and Bob Clearmountain
Assisted By: Moira Marquis

Sanctify Yourself 12" Promo Sanctify Yourself 12" Sanctify Yourself US Promo 12" Sanctify Yourself US 12" Themes Volume Three Theme Twelve: Sanctify Yourself CD Theme Twelve: Sanctify Yourself MC Themes 12-14 Promo CDR Themes Volume One - Five



Live Version (12th, 13th August 1986) (7:05)
Recorded: Le Zenith, Paris, France
Producer: Bruce Lampcov
Mastered by: Bob Ludwig
Head Engineer: Steve Riddle
Additional mixing: Callum Malcolm and Tom Cadley

Live In The City Of Light Promotional Box Set Live In The City Of Light Limited Edition LP Live In The City Of Light Limited Edition MC Live In The City Of Light LP Live In The City Of Light MC Live In The City Of Light CD
Live Version (13th Aug 1991) (6:10)
Recorded: Barrowlands, Glasgow, UK
Producer: Stephen Lipson

Real Live 91 Fanclub CD

Live Version (3rd Dec 1985) (5:56)
Recorded: Ahoy, Rotterdam
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Silver Box Promo CDR #3 Silver Box

Live Version (28th Aug 06) (5:21)
Recorded: Black And White Tour 2006
Mixed By Jez Coad

Simple Minds Live Volume Two

Live Version (Graffiti Soul Tour 2009)
Recorded: Graffiti Soul Tour 2009

Neon Concept Club, Ancona, Italy: 6th November 2009 (4:52) Atlantico, Rome, Italy: 7th November 2009 (4:44) Gran Teatro Di Padova, Padova, Italy: 8th November 2009 (5:12) La Riviera, Madrid, Spain: 18th November 2009 (6:55) Kursaal, San Sebastian, Spain: 19th November 2009 (6:56) Falconer Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark: 22nd November 2009 (5:25) Solnahallen, Stockholm, Sweden: 23rd November 2009 (5:16) Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway: 24th November 2009 (5:13) Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 26th November 2009 (5:19) Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany: 27th November 2009 (5:21) Forest National, Brussels, Belgium: 28th November 2009 (5:21) Metro Arena, Newcastle, UK: 30th November 2009 (5:22) NEC, Birmingham, UK: 2nd December 2009 (5:21) MEN, Manchester, UK: 3rd December 2009 (5:16) Arena, Sheffield, UK: 5th December 2009 (5:17) CIA, Cardiff, UK: 6th December 2009 (5:17) Arena, Wembley, UK: 7th December 2009 (6:47) 02, Dublin, Ireland: 9th December 2009 (6:47) Odyssey, Belfast, Northern Ireland: 10th December 2009 (6:49) SECC, Glasgow, UK: 11th December 2009 (6:47) AEC, Aberdeen, UK: 12th December 2009 (6:46) Popcentrum, Tilburg, Netherlands: 17th December 2009 (6:51) Autostadt Piazza, Wolfsburg, Germany: 18th December 2009 (7:06)




downloads
Live Version (28th Aug 06) (5:28)
Recorded: Black And White Tour 2006
Mixed By Jez Coad

Black And White Live Bundle #6

Live Version (16th July 2009) (5:18)
Recorded: iTunes Festival, Roundhouse, London

itunes Live: london festival '09
Live Version (Graffiti Soul Tour 2009)
Recorded: Graffiti Soul Tour 2009

Neon Concept Club, Ancona, Italy: 6th November 2009 (4:52) Atlantico, Rome, Italy, Italy: 7th November 2009 (4:44) Gran Teatro Di Padova, Padova, Italy: 8th November 2009 (5:12) La Riviera, Madrid, Spain: 18th November 2009 (6:55) Kursaal, San Sebastian, Spain: 19th November 2009 (6:56) Falconer Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark: 22nd November 2009 (5:25) Solnahallen, Stockholm, Sweden: 23rd November 2009 (5:16) Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway: 24th November 2009 (5:13) Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 26th November 2009 (5:19) Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany: 27th November 2009 (5:21) Forest National, Brussels, Belgium: 28th November 2009 (5:21) Metro Arena, Newcastle, UK: 30th November 2009 (5:22) NEC, Birmingham, UK: 2nd December 2009 (5:21) MEN, Manchester, UK: 3rd December 2009 (5:16) Arena, Sheffield, UK: 5th December 2009 (5:17) CIA, Cardiff, UK: 6th December 2009 (5:17) Arena, Wembley, UK: 7th December 2009 (6:47) 02, Dublin, Ireland: 9th December 2009 (6:47) Odyssey, Belfast, Northern Ireland: 10th December 2009 (6:49) SECC, Glasgow, UK: 11th December 2009 (6:47) AEC, Aberdeen, UK: 12th December 2009 (6:46) Popcentrum, Tilburg, Netherlands: 17th December 2009 (6:51) Autostadt Piazza, Wolfsburg, Germany: 18th December 2009 (7:06)




videography
Live Version (3rd December 1986) (5:12)
Sound Mixer: Peter Walsh


Alive In Rotterdam promo video

Edit (3:55)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Bob Clearmountain
Engineered By: Moira Marquis and Mark Mckenna
Assisted By: Martin White


Sanctify Yourself promo video Seen The Lights - A Visual History Promo DVD Seen The Lights - A Visual History DVD

Live Version (15th Sep 89) (4:51)
Recorded: Verona, Italy
Producer: Stephen Lipson

Verona Video Seen The Lights - A Visual History Promo DVD Seen The Lights - A Visual History DVD Seen The Lights - Live In Verona Promo DVD Seen The Lights - Live In Verona DVD




live history
The Floating World Tour: 2002
Alive And Kicking Tour: 2003
Festival Tour: 2004
Intimate Tour: 2005
Black And White Tour: 2006
Australian Tour: 2007
Lisbon Lions: 2007
Night Of The Proms: 2008 Spring Dates
Night Of The Proms: 2008 Winter Dates
Celebrate 30 Years Live Tour: 2008
30 Years Live European Tour: 2009
Graffiti Soul Tour: 2009