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Sanctify Yourself
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Wikipedia article
"'Sanctify Yourself'" is a song released by Scottish rock band Simple Minds as the second single from their seventh studio album 'Once Upon a Time' in January 1986. The song reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Background
Singer Jim Kerr said about the song, "It came from Jimmy Iovine, who produced us. We had the riff for that. We all like gospel music and we're big fans of Sly & the Family Stone, as well. They were quite an influence on that song."
Reception
'Cash Box' said that it "finds the friendly, warm sound of Simple Minds in full bloom."
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References
Category:1985 songs
Category:Simple Minds songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Iovine
Category:Song recordings produced by Bob Clearmountain
Category:Virgin Records singles
Category:Songs written by Jim Kerr
Category:Songs written by Charlie Burchill
Category:Songs written by Mick MacNeil
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