Stand by Love

"Stand by Love" is a 1991 song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds. It was the third single to be taken from their ninth studio album Real Life. The song was written by bandmembers Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr and was produced by Stephen Lipson.

"Stand by Love"
Single by Simple Minds
from the album Real Life
Released	12 August 1991[1]
Genre	Pop rock
Length	4:09
Label	Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Charlie Burchill Jim Kerr
Producer(s)	Stephen Lipson
Simple Minds singles chronology
"See the Lights" (1991) "Stand by Love" (1991) "Real Life" (1991)

The single peaked at number 13 in the UK.

Track listings

7" single

1. "Stand by Love" - 4:09
2. "King Is White & in the Crowd" (live, Los Angeles, 19.06.91) – 4:21

12" and CD single

1. "Stand by Love" – 4:09
2. "King Is White & in the Crowd" (live, Los Angeles, 19.06.91) – 4:21
3. "Let There Be Love" (live, Los Angeles, 19.06.91) – 5:22

Cassette single

1. "Stand by Love" (live, Glasgow, 13.08.91) – 4:26
2. "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (live, Glasgow, 13.08.91) – 5:34
3. "Banging on the Door" (live, Glasgow, 13.08.91) – 5:45

Charts

Chart performance for "Stand by Love"

Chart (1991)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	70
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3]	38
Ireland (IRMA)[4]	14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5]	25
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6]	39
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[7]	27
UK Singles (OCC)[8]	13
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9]	4