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[they still are capable of producing the odd classic.]

Operates a commercial enterprise, pays the taxes in the countries where they are due.

Also has a philanthropic arm to put the money to some productive use.

Married an ordinary girl he knew since he was a youngster, instead of marrying a string of celebrity trophy young-enough-to-be-his-granddaughter wives for five-year marriages.

Kept on producing new work, for better or worse, for decades instead of sitting on their laurels like some artists do.

I'm not sure if I ever understood what the hatred is apart from the usual Irish begrudgery.

I'd agree with this.  And, as with the law of diminishingly returns, maybe not as successful as they were, but they still are capable of producing the odd classic.

What was the last classic, in your opinion?

Must be 25 years  since I heard one

Every Breaking Wave

Operates a commercial enterprise, pays the taxes in the countries where they are due.

Also has a philanthropic arm to put the money to some productive use.

Married an ordinary girl he knew since he was a youngster, instead of marrying a string of celebrity trophy young-enough-to-be-his-granddaughter wives for five-year marriages.

Kept on producing new work, for better or worse, for decades instead of sitting on their laurels like some artists do.

I'm not sure if I ever understood what the hatred is apart from the usual Irish begrudgery.

I'd agree with this.  And, as with the law of diminishingly returns, maybe not as successful as they were, but they still are capable of producing the odd classic.

Tina Turner filled Croke Park in 1996.  Just saying.

Just checked.  She wrote some

Proud Mary
We don't need another Hero
Simply the Best

Did she write her songs?

You're a funny man Tony

Are Moros still about?

Anyway.... back to the reggae Police.... I Can't stand Losing you

Wrong thread Seafoid

The list is very...dare I say it...white.

Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, or, better still, too 3 Motown songs..

Another thing.  On the subject of compilations I mistakenly said that Simple Minds didn't have one.  Instead they had a great live album called Live in the City of Light which was superb & probably better than a 'Greatest Hits' collection.  Depeche Mode did the same with their 101 live album.  Just clarifying something that I think I got wrong.

Some bands are actually better represented by a great live album than a Greatest Hits collection. Live in the City of Light is a cracking example it captures Simple Minds at their absolute peak. And 101 by Depeche Mode is another brilliant shout. Both albums probably give you a better feel for the band than a standard compilation ever could. 👍

Live & Dangerous would fall into this category I think

Another thing.  On the subject of compilations I mistakenly said that Simple Minds didn't have one.  Instead they had a great live album called Live in the City of Light which was superb & probably better than a 'Greatest Hits' collection.  Depeche Mode did the same with their 101 live album.  Just clarifying something that I think I got wrong.

No, he only has 2 songs:  Fields of Gold & Englishman in New York.

I remember buying The Police's singles album Every Breath you Take when it was released.  A classic compilation.  My 3:

Every little She does is Magic
Every Breath you Take
So Lonely

Saying that I wouldn't delve too deeply into their studio albums..

The last two points might be valid but, as I've said before, it's not too big if the GAA want to host Ulster Finals in Ireland's 2nd city.  If they're going to continue hosting at Clones then bite the bullet & build Antrim a 8,000 to 10,000 stadium that would be more than adequate for them.  It will be Belfast's loss but I can't see another alternative.

That's right.  Getting people out to vote is unionism biggest electoral issue.