Simple Minds and Icehouse have come together to celebrate their upcoming Australian Red Hot Summer Tour dates to record a song that influenced them both: the classic ‘Get It On‘, written by Marc Bolan and originally recorded by his band T. Rex. The two iconic acts beloved throughout the 80s until now (and likely beyond), Icehouse and Simple Minds, came together to pay tribute to a band they both love, T. Rex. Not only did they cover the hit single “Get It On” with grace and energy, but the new release also serves as a promotional number for the two bands’ upcoming co-headline run on the Red Hot Summer Tour.
Regarding the UK context, a lot of people of his generation said that everything began when David Bowie appeared on Top Of The Pops. For Jim Kerr, the hold music has on his life began two years earlier when T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, fronted a string of great singles and great albums.
Music video by ICEHOUSE, Simple Minds performing “Get It On” Diva Records Pty Ltd.
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