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Michael Joseph MacNeil (born 20 July 1958) is a Scottish songwriter and keyboardist. He is best known as a former member of the group Simple Minds. == Early life == One of seven siblings, MacNeil grew up in a musical family listening to traditional Scottish folk music, and was trained as a folk music accordionist from seven to sixteen. At 16, he formed a band called the Barnets with his drum-playing brother, playing cover songs at local cabaret clubs, weddings... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Mick MacNeil first charted in 1981 with I Travel.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 25 UK Top‑75 entries, including 6 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.

Top songs: #1: Alive and Kicking - #2: Belfast Child - #3: Sanctify Yourself - #4: All the Things She Said - #5: Love Song / Alive & Kicking
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  Simple Minds
1.
02/1981

I Travel
Simple Minds

from Empires and Dance   Empires and Dance
2 pts


55
dance






written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
2.
05/1981

The American
Simple Minds

from Sister Feelings Call   Sister Feelings Call
15 pts


66
dance




59
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Love Song
3.
08/1981

Love Song
Simple Minds

from Sons and Fascination   Sons and Fascination
17 pts








47
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Sweat in Bullet
4.
11/1981

Sweat in Bullet
Simple Minds

from Sons and Fascination   Sons and Fascination
15 pts








52
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee
Promised You a Miracle
5.
04/1982

Promised You a Miracle
Simple Minds

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
70 pts


65
dance




13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick & Derek Forbes
Glittering Prize
6.
08/1982

Glittering Prize
Simple Minds

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
59 pts








16
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick & Derek Forbes
Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
7.
11/1982

Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
Simple Minds

from New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)   New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
23 pts








36
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick & Derek Forbes
Waterfront
8.
11/1983

Waterfront
Simple Minds

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
63 pts








13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
Speed Your Love to Me
9.
01/1984

Speed Your Love to Me
Simple Minds

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
43 pts








20
UK
[A&M 2629]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
Up on the Catwalk
10.
03/1984

Up on the Catwalk
Simple Minds

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
31 pts








27
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor
Alive and Kicking
11.
10/1985

#1  Alive and Kicking
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
274 pts
3
US
25
dance
2
rock


7
UK
[A&M 2783]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
Sanctify Yourself
12.
12/1985

#3  Sanctify Yourself
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
165 pts
14
US
24
dance
3
rock


10
UK
[A&M 2810]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
All the Things She Said
13.
03/1986

#4  All the Things She Said
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
132 pts
28
US


9
rock


9
UK
[A&M 2828]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
14.
11/1986

Ghost Dancing
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
67 pts








13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
Promised You a Miracle
15.
06/1987

Promised You a Miracle
Simple Minds

from Live in the City of Light   Live in the City of Light
47 pts








19
UK
live
[A&M 2954]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick & Derek Forbes
Belfast Child
16.
01/1988

#2  Belfast Child
Simple Minds

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
209 pts








1
UK
written by traditional, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil greentick
17.
04/1989

Mandela Day
Simple Minds

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
7 pts






17
alt.


written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil greentick
This Is Your Land
18.
04/1989

This Is Your Land
Simple Minds

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
77 pts




37
rock
12
alt.
13
UK
[A&M 1413]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil greentick
19.
06/1989

Take a Step Back
Simple Minds

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
9 pts






14
alt.


written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil greentick
Kick It In
20.
07/1989

Kick It In
Simple Minds

from Street Fighting Years   Street Fighting Years
59 pts








15
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill & Mick MacNeil greentick
21.
10/1992

#5  Love Song / Alive & Kicking
Simple Minds

from Glittering Prize 81/92   
118 pts








6
UK
R
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil greentick, Derek Forbes, Brian McGee, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
  East Side Beat
Alive and Kicking
22.
12/1992

Alive and Kicking
East Side Beat

from East Side Beat   
38 pts








26
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil greentick, Mel Gaynor & John Giblin
  U.S.U.R.A.
23.
01/1993

Open Your Mind
U.S.U.R.A.

from Open Your Mind   
109 pts








7
UK
written by Charlie Burchill, Claudio Calvello, Michele Comis, Valter Cremonini, Derek Forbes, Jim Kerr, Michael MacNeil greentick, Elisa Spreafichi & Claudio Varola
24.
12/1997

Open Your Mind 97 (remix)
U.S.U.R.A.

45 pts








21
UK
R
written by Charlie Burchill, Claudio Calvello, Michele Comis, Valter Cremonini, Derek Forbes, Jim Kerr, Michael MacNeil greentick, Elisa Spreafichi & Claudio Varola
  Usura
25.
03/1998

Open Your Mind
Usura

3 pts


42
dance






written by Charlie Burchill, Claudio Calvello, Michele Comis, Valter Cremonini, Derek Forbes, Jim Kerr, Michael MacNeil greentick, Elisa Spreafichi & Claudio Varola
  Simple Minds
26.
03/1998

Glitterball (EP) / Waterfront / Love Song / Theme from Great Cities / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds

from Néapolis   Néapolis
55 pts








18
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Brian McGee, Derek Forbes, Michael MacNeil greentick, Keith Forsey & Steve Schiff
  Raven Maize
27.
08/2001

The Real Life
Raven Maize

91 pts


5
dance




12
UK
written by Dave Lee, Brian McGee, Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes, Jim Kerr, Mick MacNeil greentick & Freddie Mercury
  John '00' Fleming vs. Simple Minds
28.
02/2002

Belfast Trance
John '00' Fleming vs. Simple Minds

9 pts








74
UK
written by traditional, Charlie Burchill, James Kerr & Mike McNeil greentick
  Raven Maize
29.
04/2002

The Real Life
Raven Maize

3 pts








107
UK
R
written by Dave Lee, Brian McGee, Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes, Jim Kerr, Mick MacNeil greentick & Freddie Mercury
  Liquid People vs. Simple Minds
30.
07/2002

Monster
Liquid People vs. Simple Minds

10 pts








67
UK
written by Dan Smith [electronica producer], Conan Manchester, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes, Brian McGee & Mick MacNeil greentick
  John '00' Fleming vs. Simple Minds
31.
03/2003

Belfast Trance
John '00' Fleming vs. Simple Minds

3 pts








158
UK
R
written by traditional, Charlie Burchill, James Kerr & Mike McNeil greentick


See also...

John '00' Fleming vs. Simple MindsLiquid People vs. Simple MindsSimple Minds


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