My absolute favorite love song since 1992. The bass player Mr. Shaun Ward is KILLING IT on this song! Thank you for this post! Please also check out the other great song’s from this same album called “Something Got Me Started” (you’ll groove FOR SURE!!!) and because you are both LOVING parents please check out “For Your Babies”.
Was about to come and recommend "For Your Babies", as well as "Wonderland", "Your Mirror" and "Lady Godiva's Room". I can't stand Mick Hucknall, but this is a great album, I have to admit it.
There was a period of about a decade from '85 to '95 when Simply Red dominated the more sophisticated pop/soul scene, certainly in the UK and Ireland. Their albums were loved by many of the musical elite of that era, although towards the end of their run of success some began to see them as too 'safe' or bland, but there's no doubt Hucknall had a great voice during this time and he was at his peak. From "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)" to "Fairground" they had several memorable hits and were rarely out of the Top 40. The album "Stars" that this was the title track from, was the best-selling album in the UK for 1991 and 1992.
The Stars album, with its dreadlocked-Mick Hucknell in the desert iconography, was easily one of the best-selling in the UK of the entire '90s, as far as I recall. Up there with Oasis' What's The Story (Morning Glory)?, The Verve's Urban Hymns, and The Beautiful South's Carry On Up The Charts. The music critics, as you say, but the public, too, loved Simply Red for that short period in the early '90s, before they tired of them, and Hucknell in particular, for right or wrong. (There always has to be an inevitable backlash in British culture/ society, doesn't there?) Anyway, the Stars album is tops (For Your Babies, for instance, is irresistible) and the title track's always been an absolute banger.
Perfectly put. And just to point out how big an achievement that last bit was, no album had been the UK's best-seller of two separate years since Simon & Garfunkel's _Bridge Over Troubled Water_ in 1970 and '71. And, for that matter, the feat wouldn't be repeated until Adele's _25_ in 2015 and '16, meaning _Stars_ was the *only* album to do it in a span of 45 years!
but why doesn't anyone ever mention "come to my aid"? always the same: holding back the years and money to tight to mention! but never one, one! one who reacts and one who suggests "come to my aid". which for me is not only their masterpiece and one of the greatest masterpieces of the entire 80's, but it is also their most representative song.
The entire 1992 concert, A Starry Night with Simply Red, recorded in Hamburg, Germany, is mind-blowing. Mick Hucknall's voice live is consistently stunning and every member of the band is exceedingly talented. (By the way, his name is Mick, not Mike.) Since Amber hasn't heard Holding Back the Years yet, the live version from this concert would be a great reaction! They also do the song, Stars, and the one you both already heard the studio version of, If You Don't Know Me By Now (but LIVE is even better!). There are alot of videos available from this concert of other songs that are total vibes, like Thrill Me, The Right Thing, Enough, Freedom, Model, A New Flame and more...
I always see that Amber will totally feel the music; you think she's floating away, but then she'll give an in-depth analysis of the lyrics! You two are awesome.
Some more great songs by Simply Red: Somethings Got Me Started; It's Only Love; Oh What A Girl, Sunrise, The Right Thing, Night Nurse and many more! Mick Hucknall also had an album singing Bobby Blue Bland songs Thanks Jay & Amber!
Oh nooo, Night Nurse is not originally a Simply Red song! Although I like Simply Red’s cover version, the original version sung by the late great Gregory Isaacs is the superior version, by a country mile. If you haven’t heard the original, I would recommend listening to Gregory Isaacs’ Night Nurse.
I think soulful uk music reminds me of a time and a place. Bit less polished and that’s how I like it. I’d just listened against this, reminds me of 2000 uk sound. Makes me feel resolute ruclips.net/video/883yQqdOaLg/видео.htmlfeature=shared
@@LMmccallL57Think it's a reference to a blues guitarist from back when.....who had a diamond on his front tooth. Guess Mick thought it was the coolest thing....saying someday if he became famous, he wanted to do the same thing! You have a good one too!😌
I had the pleasure of seeing this band in concert during their ‘Stars’ era and to this day, it’s the most fantastic concert I’ve seen in my life…pure brilliance!
Stars was one of the biggest albums of the 90s in the UK and one of the biggest sellers in UK chart history with sales around 3.5m. Chock full of great songs - highly recommend 'Your Mirror' or 'For Your Babies' as next Simply Red listen.
The Fabulous Simply Red, I went to see James Brown when he came to London in the 80's and Simply Red were his support band. I actually enjoyed them more, the hit I loved most is called Moneys to Tight ❤😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I was always under the impression the name came from the football team he supports, Manchester United who are known as the Red Devils, hence Simply Red.
Some more Simply Red suggestions are Money's Too Tight, A New Flame, Fairground, Something Got Me Started, Sunrise (with Hall and Oates I Can't Go For That sample), and It's Only Love.
My favorite song. I could play on repeat. I’m so happy that you love Mick’s voice because he truly is a vocal powerhouse! He’s still singing in his 60’s. In fact they’re still touring! A true performer. I love watching their concerts here on YT. They have a lot and they’re great. I HIGHLY recommend Stars from the concert - Symphonica in Rosso. Stars is a stunner! Gives me chills! It’s from 2018 so he’s significantly older but he still sounds absolutely amazing. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
You've basically listened to some of their ballads, but make sure to listen to what made us get up and dance: The Right Thing and Money's Too Tight To Mention were their first hits, being played everywhere, all the time.
One of those songs that, whenever I hear it, I turn up the volume. And I usually smash repeat at least once. "Sunrise" is another fantastic song of theirs to check out.
Blue eye soul , simply red I remember when they first came on the music seen also see them in concert live one of my favorite singing group, ❤all their songs and albums, holding back the years, which was their first major hit If you don't know me by now , a remake from Harold Melvin and the blue notes , list goes in and on ,
I literally have my stepdad to thank for introducing me to VH1 in the 90's which being born in 86 was really the decade I grew up in. My eyes and ears were suddenly being opened to bands like Wet, Wet, Wet, Simply Red, Queen, Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, Crowded House, The Pet Shop Boys, Phil Collins and so many more!! I honestly do think that the 90's was quite possibly the last era of "Great music" being produced and made in a global sense.
Mick went on too sing solo, amazing voice Saw him along with KD Lang and George Michael at the very 1st concert of hope with David Bowie and Princess Diana Wembley area Amazing night
So many people recommending For Your Babies... My mums fave from Simply Red. We lost her in 1992 when I was 26. Every single time I hear the opening notes from FYB's its instant tears in the most lovely way, as nod to my mum 💞
I was once "dragged" to a Simply Red concert by my mother in law. it blew my mind, such a talented singer. I used to think it was sappy music for mums, but no, he's a legendary artist.
When they asked what name he wanted to give to the band, Mick Hucknall who is a mad mad mad Manchester United soccer fan (who in play red shirts) replied "simply RED". He meant that just the word "Red" but the record label or management took his answer to mean SIMPLY RED ......... and that's how the band got their name!!!
I love Simply red,they have such a music catalog ,Fairground and Fake is one my favorit 's song's of them.Mick is singer with soul and voice is apsolute great.
First time I ever heard Mike was when he sang The Thrill Is Gone with BB King, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi at Royal Albert Hall, been a fan ever since
Loved 'Holding Back....' and 'If You Don't Know...' from the day on the Radio, and This is Great too! Would love to hear More, You Guys! Thx for the Reaction! :)
Hi, you two! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here again. My favourite Simply Red songs are probably the early ones. Their first album, called Picture Book, is a masterpiece. Their first hit from that album was 'Money's Too Tight (to Mention)'. That's one of the few of their hits not written by Mick Hucknall. It's really good though. Their album tracks on that album are great too. Another great cover he didn't write was 'Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye', which was written by Cole Porter. Mick only got to number 1 with one song of his that included a sample from Paul Simon's recordings with Ladysmith Black Mambazo for his superb Graceland album. That song was 'Fairground'. Æx 🙏
I still can't understand why this song as well as the album wasn't a huge hit in the U.S. like everywhere else in the world! Such an amazing pop album!
My favorite Simply Red song. "Money's Too Tight to Mention" and "For Your Babies" are also up there. So many- there's "So Beautiful", "Sunrise", "Holding Back the Years", "Fairground", "Something Got Me Started", "It's Only Love", etc...
THANK YOU FOR FINALLLLLYYYYYY REACTING TO MY REQUEST❤❤❤❤❤ BEST ❤❤
My favourite song. I saw them live. Incredible!!! I was blown away.
Love Mick forever. He's from Manchester, UK. Just like me. A good old boy.
❤🇬🇧
Same here and love them
"Something Got Me Started" and "Money's Too Tight To Mention"... some of the best blue eyed soul...
I'm voting for FAIRGROUND as your next Simply Red reaction.
Simply Red simply brilliant ❤❤❤
My absolute favorite love song since 1992. The bass player Mr. Shaun Ward is KILLING IT on this song! Thank you for this post! Please also check out the other great song’s from this same album called “Something Got Me Started” (you’ll groove FOR SURE!!!) and because you are both LOVING parents please check out “For Your Babies”.
Yas!!!!
Yep for your babies .. ultimate parent with tears in their eyes song
👍🏴
I was just thinking recommending
“For yours babies” for Jay and Amber, a beautiful song🩷🩷💙
Was about to come and recommend "For Your Babies", as well as "Wonderland", "Your Mirror" and "Lady Godiva's Room". I can't stand Mick Hucknall, but this is a great album, I have to admit it.
Great recommendations. Also "Money's Too Tight To Mention" from a previous album.
And its "Mick" Hucknall, not "Mike"! lol
There was a period of about a decade from '85 to '95 when Simply Red dominated the more sophisticated pop/soul scene, certainly in the UK and Ireland. Their albums were loved by many of the musical elite of that era, although towards the end of their run of success some began to see them as too 'safe' or bland, but there's no doubt Hucknall had a great voice during this time and he was at his peak. From "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)" to "Fairground" they had several memorable hits and were rarely out of the Top 40. The album "Stars" that this was the title track from, was the best-selling album in the UK for 1991 and 1992.
The Stars album, with its dreadlocked-Mick Hucknell in the desert iconography, was easily one of the best-selling in the UK of the entire '90s, as far as I recall. Up there with Oasis' What's The Story (Morning Glory)?, The Verve's Urban Hymns, and The Beautiful South's Carry On Up The Charts.
The music critics, as you say, but the public, too, loved Simply Red for that short period in the early '90s, before they tired of them, and Hucknell in particular, for right or wrong. (There always has to be an inevitable backlash in British culture/ society, doesn't there?) Anyway, the Stars album is tops (For Your Babies, for instance, is irresistible) and the title track's always been an absolute banger.
Perfectly put. And just to point out how big an achievement that last bit was, no album had been the UK's best-seller of two separate years since Simon & Garfunkel's _Bridge Over Troubled Water_ in 1970 and '71.
And, for that matter, the feat wouldn't be repeated until Adele's _25_ in 2015 and '16, meaning _Stars_ was the *only* album to do it in a span of 45 years!
My dad’s favourite group. It was the only thing he’d let us listen to on long car journeys, he passed away 5 years ago, I miss him every day 💔
Moneys To Tight To Mention is another Simply Red classic!
but why doesn't anyone ever mention "come to my aid"? always the same: holding back the years and money to tight to mention! but never one, one! one who reacts and one who suggests "come to my aid". which for me is not only their masterpiece and one of the greatest masterpieces of the entire 80's, but it is also their most representative song.
One of the greatest vocalists of his generation, so many amazing songs and plenty more for you to wrap you ears around in the future for sure!
What a voice. What a talent. He knows exactly when to punch the note, hold the note, go high, go low. It's otherworldly.
Mick is just a natural talent
The entire 1992 concert, A Starry Night with Simply Red, recorded in Hamburg, Germany, is mind-blowing. Mick Hucknall's voice live is consistently stunning and every member of the band is exceedingly talented. (By the way, his name is Mick, not Mike.)
Since Amber hasn't heard Holding Back the Years yet, the live version from this concert would be a great reaction!
They also do the song, Stars, and the one you both already heard the studio version of, If You Don't Know Me By Now (but LIVE is even better!).
There are alot of videos available from this concert of other songs that are total vibes, like Thrill Me, The Right Thing, Enough, Freedom, Model, A New Flame and more...
Symphonica in Rosso - I highly recommend that concert. Stars is a stunner ! It’s from 2018 but he still sounds absolutely amazing. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Listen to simply red, you make me feel brand new it's brilliant plus he sings it live.
Mick Hucknall is absolutely one of my country’s greatest vocalists.
Jay & Amber, you'll love their cover of "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)" !!
Also, their cover of A Song For You." Their "acoustic" album is fantastic!
I always see that Amber will totally feel the music; you think she's floating away, but then she'll give an in-depth analysis of the lyrics! You two are awesome.
Absolutely love this song! Next you should check out their song “Sunrise”, they sample Hall & Oates song, “I can’t go for that”.
I've been requesting that for awhile now. Also, their acoustic version of "A Song For You."
Yes, "Sunrise" has a great Hall & Oates sample!!!
Yes I love Sunrise! Great music to drive to.
Holding Back The Years is Simply Red's masterpiece. Nevermind Sunrise.
@@danielward7008 Agreed.. but they have already reacted to that song.
Simply Red... For Your Babies. Truly beautiful. ❤
Some more great songs by Simply Red: Somethings Got Me Started; It's Only Love; Oh What A Girl, Sunrise, The Right Thing, Night Nurse and many more! Mick Hucknall also had an album singing Bobby Blue Bland songs Thanks Jay & Amber!
Oh nooo, Night Nurse is not originally a Simply Red song! Although I like Simply Red’s cover version, the original version sung by the late great Gregory Isaacs is the superior version, by a country mile. If you haven’t heard the original, I would recommend listening to Gregory Isaacs’ Night Nurse.
I love them all !!!!!!!
Simply Red has such a strong & beautiful voice, from the U.K. I love his voice! 💜💜
Simply Red is the group, named in honor of the lead singer's red hair. The lead singer is Mick Hucknall.
I think soulful uk music reminds me of a time and a place. Bit less polished and that’s how I like it.
I’d just listened against this, reminds me of 2000 uk sound. Makes me feel resolute ruclips.net/video/883yQqdOaLg/видео.htmlfeature=shared
@@LMmccallL57Always thought the ruby (& later yrs a diamond!) was kind of a cool thing in Mick's front tooth!
@@kthor
I've never liked the jewels or metals on his tooth. To each his own.
Have a good day/night. 🙂
@@LMmccallL57Think it's a reference to a blues guitarist from back when.....who had a diamond on his front tooth. Guess Mick thought it was the coolest thing....saying someday if he became famous, he wanted to do the same thing! You have a good one too!😌
Mick Hucknalll has one of the greatest voices!! We saw them three times live and it was awesome!! So many songs to choose from!!!
Wow 3x that’s awesome! I’m jealous!!
The best and enduring voice I've ever heard and there concerts,Magnificent!!!!!
One of the greatest voices I have heard live. I saw them at Wembley for the stars tour. I was around 16 years old and it blew my mind
Love you guys, Thank you for sharing your love
One of my favourite songs EVER. Just beautiful.
Amber, the band is named after Manchester United who he is an avid fan of. When they appeared I too thought it was a reference to his hair colour.
Really? Uhm. Now I have to scrap their albums :-(
Finally! Mick Hucknall is amazing
My favorite song by Simply Red........it just give me the FEELS! Gotta dig the ruby stone in his tooth!
Absolutely beautiful! My favorite! ❤❤
Please, more Simply Red!
Keep the Simply Red coming!! 🎶🎵💚
I had the pleasure of seeing this band in concert during their ‘Stars’ era and to this day, it’s the most fantastic concert I’ve seen in my life…pure brilliance!
Love, love, love him and this is my favorite of his. And I love those threads!
80’s nostalgia… Vocals on 🔥🔥🔥
Simply Red, A New Flame is one of their best 👌
Love to get some votes on "The right thing" and "Fairground". Mick does have a stunning voice. Great entertainer too.
Fairground is a awesome song😍
one of, if not the, greatest live performers he has a massive voice hardly needs a mke.........
Y’all need to do some Terence Trent D’Arby “Wishing Well”, “Sign Your Name”, “Who’s Loving You” are must.
They did Wishing Well but not certain on Sign Your Name.
@@jackie_jrmlTerence Trent D’Arby definitely released ‘Sign Your Name’ - a beautiful track ❤
@@jackie_jrml They did Wishing Well, but without the video. I love that video, especially when he comes sliding in ❤
for sure
They really don't.
"Stars" is a great dance song... and YES, Amber MUST listen to the #1 hit "Holding Back The Years"!!!
MONEY'S TOO TIGHT TO MENTION was one of my favs from this group. It was a cover of the song originally done by the Valentine Brothers.
Stars was one of the biggest albums of the 90s in the UK and one of the biggest sellers in UK chart history with sales around 3.5m. Chock full of great songs - highly recommend 'Your Mirror' or 'For Your Babies' as next Simply Red listen.
The Fabulous Simply Red, I went to see James Brown when he came to London in the 80's and Simply Red were his support band. I actually enjoyed them more, the hit I loved most is called Moneys to Tight ❤😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
This is one of my favourite songs from them. So good.
I was always under the impression the name came from the football team he supports, Manchester United who are known as the Red Devils, hence Simply Red.
Love Simply Red, For Your Babies is a beautiful song and should be your next stop 👍
Some more Simply Red suggestions are Money's Too Tight, A New Flame, Fairground, Something Got Me Started, Sunrise (with Hall and Oates I Can't Go For That sample), and It's Only Love.
One of my favorites from Simply Red is Sunrise. Such a great vibe.
❤this tune from Simply Red.
My favorite song. I could play on repeat. I’m so happy that you love Mick’s voice because he truly is a vocal powerhouse! He’s still singing in his 60’s. In fact they’re still touring! A true performer.
I love watching their concerts here on YT. They have a lot and they’re great.
I HIGHLY recommend Stars from the concert - Symphonica in Rosso. Stars is a stunner! Gives me chills! It’s from 2018 so he’s significantly older but he still sounds absolutely amazing. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
This entire album is fantastic- “For your Babies” might be my favorite song
YEEEEEEEESSS!!! Oh my gosh, that song ALWAYS makes me tear up because it makes me think of my two stepsons that I raised 31 years ago.
My absolute favourite too
"How Could I Fall" is mine :)
I simply love watching Amber when she is really into a song. It fills my heart with joy and puts a smile on my face.
Gotta love Mick's voice! I could listen to him all day! 💖💖
Gawd I used to hate Simply Red, now as I’m older, I see what an incredible voice Mick has.
The Right Thing is a jam and my favorite of their songs
Simply Reds song Sunrise is a good one sang to the background sample music of Hall and Oats “Can’t go for that.”
One of the most underrated songs in this album is wonderland. Beautiful song.
You've basically listened to some of their ballads, but make sure to listen to what made us get up and dance: The Right Thing and Money's Too Tight To Mention were their first hits, being played everywhere, all the time.
"Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" is oft overlooked and should be heard!
The best thing about mick is he actually sounds better live than on recording, one of the most gifted voices ever.
Why does his voice always make me cry?
One of those songs that, whenever I hear it, I turn up the volume. And I usually smash repeat at least once. "Sunrise" is another fantastic song of theirs to check out.
Simply Red - For Your Babies. As parents, you’ll love it. It’s off the Stars album too.
Blue eye soul , simply red I remember when they first came on the music seen also see them in concert live one of my favorite singing group, ❤all their songs and albums, holding back the years, which was their first major hit If you don't know me by now , a remake from Harold Melvin and the blue notes , list goes in and on ,
Simply Red life are just incredible and even today he can sing perfectly live like he sounds on the record. Such a gifted guy ❤
Known this song for years & was always impressed with the musicianship and vocals. Never realized it was a Simply Red tune - makes total sense
I saw them live in Brixton, UK. It was their first album and tour. They were the opener for UB40 😊. Memorable concert!
What a voice....Mick Hucknall ❤
He really has a unique and amazing voice.
Mick's voice is soulful excellence. 🏆
Simply Red is awesome! Check out Sunrise. You'll recognize the tune with new words.
Simply Red reminds me so much of my Mum listening to their music when I was growing up. I particularly remember Fairground.
I literally have my stepdad to thank for introducing me to VH1 in the 90's which being born in 86 was really the decade I grew up in.
My eyes and ears were suddenly being opened to bands like Wet, Wet, Wet, Simply Red, Queen, Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, Crowded House, The Pet Shop Boys, Phil Collins and so many more!!
I honestly do think that the 90's was quite possibly the last era of "Great music" being produced and made in a global sense.
One of my favorite songs ❤️ Also a part of the soundtrack of a beautiful, yet heartbreaking movie, “Jack and Sarah.”
Lovely little film!
I love that little film! So sweet -- Richard E. Grant is fantastic in it!
I adore this film. So good. Sweet and a bit sad.
omgg this guys voice is like angles in my ears
Simply Red - fantastic band! you can't go wrong with them
Mick went on too sing solo, amazing voice
Saw him along with KD Lang and George Michael at the very 1st concert of hope with David Bowie and Princess Diana Wembley area
Amazing night
So many people recommending For Your Babies... My mums fave from Simply Red. We lost her in 1992 when I was 26. Every single time I hear the opening notes from FYB's its instant tears in the most lovely way, as nod to my mum 💞
I was once "dragged" to a Simply Red concert by my mother in law. it blew my mind, such a talented singer. I used to think it was sappy music for mums, but no, he's a legendary artist.
You guys will absolutely love "Fairground" by Simply Red....it's simply brilliant!
If you ever hear him live, he actually sounds even better. Simply an amazing voice
"Money's too tight too mention" should be your next song by them
Yes...upbeat and fun!
Soooo many more Simply Red tracks to listen to.
I absolutely LOVE this song!!! It's on all of my playlists, video and song!!!
When they asked what name he wanted to give to the band, Mick Hucknall who is a mad mad mad Manchester United soccer fan (who in play red shirts) replied "simply RED". He meant that just the word "Red" but the record label or management took his answer to mean SIMPLY RED ......... and that's how the band got their name!!!
Absolutely my FAVORITE Simply Red song and LP. I have hoped you'd happen on this sometime. Thanks!
Brilliant song and what a voice xx
Brilliant masterpiece one of my favourite song ever
"Something Got Me started" is a great one too
I love Simply red,they have such a music catalog ,Fairground and Fake is one my favorit 's song's of them.Mick is singer with soul and voice is apsolute great.
Great song and an unforgettable voice
First time I ever heard Mike was when he sang The Thrill Is Gone with BB King, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi at Royal Albert Hall, been a fan ever since
Loved 'Holding Back....' and 'If You Don't Know...' from the day on the Radio, and This is Great too! Would love to hear More, You Guys! Thx for the Reaction! :)
Hi, you two! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here again. My favourite Simply Red songs are probably the early ones. Their first album, called Picture Book, is a masterpiece. Their first hit from that album was 'Money's Too Tight (to Mention)'. That's one of the few of their hits not written by Mick Hucknall. It's really good though. Their album tracks on that album are great too. Another great cover he didn't write was 'Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye', which was written by Cole Porter. Mick only got to number 1 with one song of his that included a sample from Paul Simon's recordings with Ladysmith Black Mambazo for his superb Graceland album. That song was 'Fairground'. Æx 🙏
If you like Simply Red, you have to listen to his song "Sunrise" it's a song from later on in his career.
THE ALBUM STARS WAS ONE OF THOSE ALBUMS THAT EVERYONE HAD LIKE TUBULAR BELLS ETC
One of the best days ever with my Dad was taking him to see Simply Red Stars tour in SF. Magical!
You have to do their song "Something got me started", my favorite of theirs. He has such an amazing voice.
Haven't heard this in years, thank you!
I still can't understand why this song as well as the album wasn't a huge hit in the U.S. like everywhere else in the world! Such an amazing pop album!
My favorite Simply Red song.
"Money's Too Tight to Mention" and "For Your Babies" are also up there. So many- there's "So Beautiful", "Sunrise", "Holding Back the Years", "Fairground", "Something Got Me Started", "It's Only Love", etc...
I love this song. It gives me chills. You have to see him sing it live. Just amazing