Another unforgettable song from my youth, this song was constantly being played on radio - still has the same resonance all these years later, listen to the crowd sing!
Danika! I just loved watching you become overcome with emotion. The audience was filled with love and along with Simply Reds performance it filled your heart with joy, so much it moved you to tears. And I’m sure that was the artist’ intention, to make you feel! And you explained your feelings perfectly. Like John Lennon used to say, “ All you need is love!” Hi Andre!
I’m still blown away by this song after all these years! The fact that his vocal projection is incredibly immense that he holds the microphone so far away from his mouth is mind blowing that it picks his voice up with clarity. Great reaction, speaking truth to the facts of life and the world we live in.
You know, Dominica, I feel the same as you. In this time, we continue to live in wars, and people become more separated each time. I feel the world is very divided but the beautiful thing is that music UNITES US and in that moment we are all one I send you good vibes love you guys ❤❤❤love the song
I could put this song on a Loop and hear it for hours. “Blue Eyed Soul”, how beautiful he sings and you’re right, he makes you feel grateful that you experienced this performance….. SanJoséBob
Music brings people together. And yes there is a lot of ugliness in this world, but there is also a lot of beauty and love. And just as there are those who do atrocities, there are others who may put their lives at risk to save another life, and I sincerely believe that we should concentrate on the good, because that is what fills the soul. You are a wonderful couple🥰
Dominika, you never have to apologize for feeling something in a song. I had the exact same reaction while watching this video. Although I’ve seen it plenty of times, this time in particular made me think the same as you. I love that both of you show your vulnerability in your music video reactions. It’s a big part of why you guys are my favorite ones to watch. I love your channel. Keep up the awesome content!
The voice of Mick Hucknall is simply (red) beautiful, powerful and sweet. Always great live exhibition! Love your reactios, keep going on, i love u guys!
When we talk about soul, Mick Hucknell has it, it's a gift,a god given gift. How is it possible for a 17 year old to write such a genius piece of work? I must have listened to this song scores of times now and it still enthralls and captivates me on so many levels.The strings,the trumpet,the base. The vibe from first to last is incredible. And Dominica and Andre are also transfixed by how great he is live. His voice has lost none of its power and richness.
What a moment you touching your wifes face..Absolutely beautiful ❤it really makes you break down,Mick Hucknall hits parts of us not many singers can do...what a voice..loved watching your reactions❤❤
To really love the song you need to understand the words and the story of his young life. Pater is father and Mata is mother. And at 3 years old his mother left and never returned and he felt strangled by his father's wishes for him and he longed for the arms of Mata mother and the years of crying and waiting and the years was all for nothing his father was always wanting him to have a way to make a living but he wouldn't do anything unless he was moving his dream forward in his love of music. He was 17 when he wrote the song.
Beautiful reaction to such a precious song. I remember the first time I heard Simply Red and Mick's gentle and strong bluesy voice stayed forever as a unique voice. Thank you, and you so right, knowing about all the suffering the world is living in, it's difficult not to shed a tear. Take care my friends.
Andrei and Dominika - Greetings from Canada! 🍁 Dominika - Don't apologize for crying; I understand. I loved this song from before but, for me, the backing orchestra and the warm audience participation in this live performance elevates it even more - it's so moving. 🥲💙 I am also often puzzled by how human beings can create and enjoy such beautiful music, art, architecture, and engineering on one hand; and on the other hand, humans are capable of such hatred and cruelty towards each other. I think ego, fear, and willful ignorance may be the cause of these human ills.
look at all these beautiful people following you both. your emotions and feelings are a credit to you both. your analysis is correct. keep up the good viewing and we will smile, cry and laugh along with you.
Wow, thanks for sharing that beautiful expression, well said and I agree, we’re all on this rock together and we only get so many trips around the sun, we should be able to do better and getting along.
I can relate to your reaction to this song. I have for most of my life turned to music for many reasons.Songs like this can lift one's spirits and even elevate positive energy. BTW... Mick wrote this song at 17 years old. It is, in my opinion, his "signature" song. Thanks for reacting to this track. As always.... Take care...
Really enjoy your reaction to this one. And I understand the thinking of you hearing music and see the joy and feeling a bit sad what's going on in the world. Actually I had this moment a week ago when visiting Opera House and watching the orchestra playing so beautiful. I felt after all the hatred and negative news I got into a refuge of peace. It was an emotional moment for me. Funny that I hear someone talking exactly about it a week later.
Beautiful indeed ! Love the lyrics, soul searching looking back in his ( our ) life is how I interpret those lyrics. And his voice is perfect to tell the story.
I always like to return to their reaction to this song. They're both authentic, genuine and natural. Their joy is infectious I find and its so life affirming. Have to be honest,I never really rated Simply Red or this song as a young man as I was then. But my appreciation of music over the years has matured. As of now, I'm crazy about this song. It has so many elements to it. His rich, soulful voice hasn't lost anything over the years too. This is a brilliant experience. You're enthusiasm never seems to waver.
I must have watched dozens of their reactions now and it's a real lift to your spirits and well being listening to them..Their insights make you look at songs your familiar with in completely new ways. Their true love and affection for each other shines through.. Time spent with them is so rewarding. They're authentic too, which makes a huge difference.
WOW I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS THIS SONG, A LOT TO SAY! THANK YOU FOR HOSTING! Song about parents, Pater-Dad -- Mater is Mom. She left him when he was 3 years & did not return. God is here forever!
🇬🇧 You two always have me crying! You're two beautiful people, so stop apologising for showing just how beautiful you are. ❤❤❤ Simply Red were huge back in the 80s, & rightly so, they chucked out some stellar hits. "For Your Babies" & "Fairground" are only 2 of them. I hope you choose one of those for your next reaction to Simply Red. ❤🎼🎶🔥
Never Never apologize for feeling the emotions of this song and So Many More back in the Greatest Eras /Decades of the Past 💜 The music had that affect on all of us "older" gens and we are So Blessed to have been there to hear it first hand and have those memories for life❣️ Now a Whole New Group of people and generations can feel/hear that same Wonderful Sounds and Emotions just like we did and from what i see from the reactions every day on U tube they are Amazed too! I wish the world was like a Beautiful Song So Much it Hurts but Hopefully if Great Music keeps getting heard and played to everyone something good will come along 💟 sorry to ramble but the emotion got to me too🥰 Take Care! Love your reations Please do more Bee Gees I am a Forever Fan and they have So Much More to listen to and its all different decades! thank you 💟
I read somewhere that Mick suffers the effects of long-term covid, let's all wish him wellness. That's all we can do if what's happening in the world 🌎 is bad, try to do good and hope and pray for peace and happiness, and when the peace train comes by jump on! Peace ✌️ ☮️ and Love Gary 😍
I am 71 years old and it gives me such pleasure, such joy to watch the two of you as you discover songs that I grew up with and hold close to my heart. The love that radiates from your mutual encounters with some of the great artists and great performances of the past does my heart and soul good. I must admit to crying along with each of you at times as one song or another hits one of you harder than the other. Every time I see that you have reacted to a song that was one of my favorites, I immediately put in my ear plugs and shut out the rest of the world and focus on the music and your reactions. You have given me many, many melancholically magical nights spent enjoying your reviews. I cannot thank the two of you enough.
Always their reactions are entertaining, insightful and authentic. I happen to think they're the most wonderful couple too. Dominica mood changes to sadness I find three quarters way through.Such is the evocative nature of the song it prompts her to think more deeply.I find it intensely moving.
This song was written during the decades of “The Troubles” in Ireland. I think that is why this song is so relevant today as well as nostalgic. I was 21 when this song was originally released and it still resonates with me as I turn 60 years old this year. Listen to his song STARS. I love to see the love you share with each other and with us. You are both genuinely gentle souls. Thank you both.
There is nothing wrong with wishing peace and love for the world and nothing wrong with being moved by the music. By the way, there is nothing more haunting than a muffled trumpet solo. It was beautiful.😊
What a heartfelt reaction...this was recorded on Mick Hucknall's farewell tour, so it's doubly touching (and the crowd felt it as well). Nicely done - you two are a delight to watch.
I agree it always makes me cry when I watch this video, So Much love in this song and then like you said we kill each other everyday around the world I just don't understand anymore! And I'm 66, grew up with the Vietnam war and many around the world since.
I know exactly what you mean Dominika, people are such contradictions, it's so hard to understand. The two of you on the other hand, are not hard to understand, beautiful, caring, souls. I'm certain you help many people, every day, to let go of their anger and just feel the love. Thank you so much. 😊✌❤
This song came out when I was 10 and that summer my Dad took my Mother and I to south Texas and this song played on the radio over and over. Dad passed from brain cancer earlier this year and I can’t hear this song without thinking about him and that summer on that South Texas beach
Hi Andrei and Dominika❤you guys are so fun to watch. I just want to tell you about Holding back the Years Live 1992. He is so good live. He sounded even better than this version in 1992. Its amazing ❤
The love that Andrei shows for Dominika gives me such joy, pay attention men.
a lot of guys have to..........LOL................... .a few women too ! mind you.
I TRY
@markkoisen9283 I agree with you about how he loves her
Absolutely so much love for each other! ❤️❤️
Man, that guy's voice has lost absolutely nothing. It's holding back the years extremely well.
I see what ya did there! 😉
That’s exactly what beautiful music does to you.
Yup! You're exactly right & she explained it well! And never apologize for such heartfelt reactions.😥
Crying right there with you, 62 years old and hits me in the soul every time
Fully agree !! I'm 62 too !! Couldn't stop drop some tears .
Me too
. 64
In this crazy world today...hope there's a new President!
He's a incredible singer all his music u must listen to it all and u will know why everybody sings along to it .
Hard to hold back the tears. Can't.
Thanks for the beauty you bring to this jaded world.
Have never seen this live performance before. What a powerful voice! Nice reaction
Mick is even better live than on record. The best live singer i have heard in over 50 years of concert going. His voice is heavenly.
Perfect description 👌
Another unforgettable song from my youth, this song was constantly being played on radio - still has the same resonance all these years later, listen to the crowd sing!
Beautiful reaction.
Thx ✌🏻
Like you said about "Bridge Over Troubled Water" this is "music for your soul"
Yes, you could feel the love in the venue. Such a beautiful song.
Loved Simply Red since the 80's great songs, music and of course vocals
There is music that conjures up the past and makes you emotional, this is one of those pieces.
My reaction is yours. Every time I hear it, I sing it.❤youboth
Danika! I just loved watching you become overcome with emotion. The audience was filled with love and along with Simply Reds performance it filled your heart with joy, so much it moved you to tears. And I’m sure that was the artist’ intention, to make you feel! And you explained your feelings perfectly. Like John Lennon used to say, “ All you need is love!” Hi Andre!
" love fire " " A new flame " stars " for your babies " Money to tight to mention " Fairground " just a few of the gems by simply red
I think you’ve named several of my favorites.
The back story to the song is just as good.
What an absolute gem.
Honey, I feel the same way! You are so empathic. It's even more sad when you know what happened to him. His mom left him when he was young. 😭
I’m still blown away by this song after all these years! The fact that his vocal projection is incredibly immense that he holds the microphone so far away from his mouth is mind blowing that it picks his voice up with clarity. Great reaction, speaking truth to the facts of life and the world we live in.
You know, Dominica, I feel the same as you. In this time, we continue to live in wars, and people become more separated each time. I feel the world is very divided but the beautiful thing is that music UNITES US and in that moment we are all one I send you good vibes love you guys ❤❤❤love the song
Dit is mijn liefste en mooiste van hem❤🇳🇱🇨🇼🇸🇷
The original video from the 80's is beautiful! And he still sounds the same. Amazing!
I could put this song on a Loop and hear it for hours. “Blue Eyed Soul”, how beautiful he sings and you’re right, he makes you feel grateful that you experienced this performance….. SanJoséBob
Music brings people together. And yes there is a lot of ugliness in this world, but there is also a lot of beauty and love. And just as there are those who do atrocities, there are others who may put their lives at risk to save another life, and I sincerely believe that we should concentrate on the good, because that is what fills the soul. You are a wonderful couple🥰
Perfectly said Elena🍂
Dominika, you never have to apologize for feeling something in a song. I had the exact same reaction while watching this video. Although I’ve seen it plenty of times, this time in particular made me think the same as you. I love that both of you show your vulnerability in your music video reactions. It’s a big part of why you guys are my favorite ones to watch. I love your channel. Keep up the awesome content!
The voice of Mick Hucknall is simply (red) beautiful, powerful and sweet. Always great live exhibition! Love your reactios, keep going on, i love u guys!
So good! 👍😊
That’s live. I have heard him live before. His voice has stayed with him. Blessings
When we talk about soul, Mick Hucknell has it, it's a gift,a god given gift. How is it possible for a 17 year old to write such a genius piece of work? I must have listened to this song scores of times now and it still enthralls and captivates me on so many levels.The strings,the trumpet,the base. The vibe from first to last is incredible. And Dominica and Andre are also transfixed by how great he is live. His voice has lost none of its power and richness.
Its dust in my eye. I promise. Yall got me again. Love u guys 💚🤍💛☘️🇺🇲
I already have tickets for his tour next year, have seen simply red many times and still cannot wait to see them again.
Such a great reaction, another classic is Jimmy Somerville performing Smalltown Boy live in Berlin in 2019, he was 58 and it is stunning
What a moment you touching your wifes face..Absolutely beautiful ❤it really makes you break down,Mick Hucknall hits parts of us not many singers can do...what a voice..loved watching your reactions❤❤
I Love music! It connects us to ourselves, to each other. Great reaction guys
Beautiful song🎶🎵🎶💗 beautiful reactions ❤️❤️ BEAUTIFUL COUPLE 💕Thank you !
To really love the song you need to understand the words and the story of his young life. Pater is father and Mata is mother. And at 3 years old his mother left and never returned and he felt strangled by his father's wishes for him and he longed for the arms of Mata mother and the years of crying and waiting and the years was all for nothing his father was always wanting him to have a way to make a living but he wouldn't do anything unless he was moving his dream forward in his love of music. He was 17 when he wrote the song.
❤My goodness !!! I'm finally seeing/hearing this live version. Mick's beautiful, soulful voice is still exquisite ❤❤
Beautiful reaction to such a precious song. I remember the first time I heard Simply Red and Mick's gentle and strong bluesy voice stayed forever as a unique voice. Thank you, and you so right, knowing about all the suffering the world is living in, it's difficult not to shed a tear. Take care my friends.
Andrei and Dominika - Greetings from Canada! 🍁
Dominika - Don't apologize for crying; I understand. I loved this song from before but, for me, the backing orchestra and the warm audience participation in this live performance elevates it even more - it's so moving. 🥲💙
I am also often puzzled by how human beings can create and enjoy such beautiful music, art, architecture, and engineering on one hand; and on the other hand, humans are capable of such hatred and cruelty towards each other.
I think ego, fear, and willful ignorance may be the cause of these human ills.
look at all these beautiful people following you both. your emotions and feelings are a credit to you both. your analysis is correct. keep up the good viewing and we will smile, cry and laugh along with you.
Thank you kindly! Your words mean a lot. Much love from both of us 💚
Wow, thanks for sharing that beautiful expression, well said and I agree, we’re all on this rock together and we only get so many trips around the sun, we should be able to do better and getting along.
❤STARS, is another wonderful song from this wonderful man❤
I can relate to your reaction to this song. I have for most of my life turned to music for many reasons.Songs like this can lift one's spirits and even elevate positive energy. BTW... Mick wrote this song at 17 years old. It is, in my opinion, his "signature" song. Thanks for reacting to this track. As always.... Take care...
You're wonderful beeings! And you're right. We only can try to make it netter day by day ❤
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed. Lots of love flowing from us out here to you.
Really enjoy your reaction to this one. And I understand the thinking of you hearing music and see the joy and feeling a bit sad what's going on in the world. Actually I had this moment a week ago when visiting Opera House and watching the orchestra playing so beautiful. I felt after all the hatred and negative news I got into a refuge of peace. It was an emotional moment for me. Funny that I hear someone talking exactly about it a week later.
Beautiful indeed !
Love the lyrics, soul searching looking back in his ( our ) life is how I interpret those lyrics. And his voice is perfect to tell the story.
Fantastic performance, and the crowd was with him all the way. You reaction was touching and truthful.
It touch me so deep too !! Mike is aTop High Level singer with a beautiful voice. Love ❤
What an amazing live voice! Not many of these performers are still around. I love you guys, you are so real❤
saying Hello from NC... I Love you Both ... your reactions warm my heart
😊 thank you. Greetings from Romania 💚
You made me cry too (in a good way)
I always like to return to their reaction to this song. They're both authentic, genuine and natural. Their joy is infectious I find and its so life affirming.
Have to be honest,I never really rated Simply Red or this song as a young man as I was then. But my appreciation of music over the years has matured. As of now, I'm crazy about this song. It has so many elements to it. His rich, soulful voice hasn't lost anything over the years too. This is a brilliant experience. You're enthusiasm never seems to waver.
❤ Never apologize for having a good heart and speaking the truth. ❤
His voice is still amazing 👏 ♥️
64 now, had a “ sad” childhood, wrote this when he was 17 years old.
I must have watched dozens of their reactions now and it's a real lift to your spirits and well being listening to them..Their insights make you look at songs your familiar with in completely new ways. Their true love and affection for each other shines through.. Time spent with them is so rewarding. They're authentic too, which makes a huge difference.
♥♥♥You guys.
WOW I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS THIS SONG, A LOT TO SAY! THANK YOU FOR HOSTING! Song about parents, Pater-Dad -- Mater is Mom. She left him when he was 3 years & did not return. God is here forever!
This is so awesome. He still has that great voice. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You guys are the best ❤ lots of love to you both!
🇬🇧 You two always have me crying! You're two beautiful people, so stop apologising for showing just how beautiful you are. ❤❤❤
Simply Red were huge back in the 80s, & rightly so, they chucked out some stellar hits. "For Your Babies" & "Fairground" are only 2 of them. I hope you choose one of those for your next reaction to Simply Red. ❤🎼🎶🔥
Never Never apologize for feeling the emotions of this song and So Many More back in the Greatest Eras /Decades of the Past 💜 The music had that affect on all of us "older" gens and we are So Blessed to have been there to hear it first hand and have those memories for life❣️ Now a Whole New Group of people and generations can feel/hear that same Wonderful Sounds and Emotions just like we did and from what i see from the reactions every day on U tube they are Amazed too! I wish the world was like a Beautiful Song So Much it Hurts but Hopefully if Great Music keeps getting heard and played to everyone something good will come along 💟 sorry to ramble but the emotion got to me too🥰 Take Care! Love your reations Please do more Bee Gees I am a Forever Fan and they have So Much More to listen to and its all different decades! thank you 💟
Thank you for your beautiful "ramble" 💚😊 Much love from both of us
You are a wonderful couple and I am crying too and agree with you totally xx
U two are great such a genuine nice couple
Sin palabras 😊❤
❤ you speak truth. God Bless you both. ❤
Thank you kindly 💚☺️
Such an amazing voice!
Vcs são mto lindos,um amor contagiante, percebe-se respeito multou,mto legal isso,obg
I'm Pet from Brazil,Rio de Janeiro.
stars is a must from this concert if you want to hear the crowd sing.
I read somewhere that Mick suffers the effects of long-term covid, let's all wish him wellness. That's all we can do if what's happening in the world 🌎 is bad, try to do good and hope and pray for peace and happiness, and when the peace train comes by jump on! Peace ✌️ ☮️ and Love Gary 😍
Love for everyone, this concert is amazing...I hope you have time to see it.
The two of you are beautiful people …Thank you for your heart-felt review.
I am 71 years old and it gives me such pleasure, such joy to watch the two of you as you discover songs that I grew up with and hold close to my heart. The love that radiates from your mutual encounters with some of the great artists and great performances of the past does my heart and soul good. I must admit to crying along with each of you at times as one song or another hits one of you harder than the other. Every time I see that you have reacted to a song that was one of my favorites, I immediately put in my ear plugs and shut out the rest of the world and focus on the music and your reactions. You have given me many, many melancholically magical nights spent enjoying your reviews. I cannot thank the two of you enough.
Oh, your message put a massive smile on our faces. Thank you for that! Warm wishes from Romania 💚😊
I love how the two of you love each other. The world needs more of that.
Always their reactions are entertaining, insightful and authentic. I happen to think they're the most wonderful couple too. Dominica mood changes to sadness I find three quarters way through.Such is the evocative nature of the song it prompts her to think more deeply.I find it intensely moving.
Simply Red can break your heart... 100%
This song was written during the decades of “The Troubles” in Ireland. I think that is why this song is so relevant today as well as nostalgic.
I was 21 when this song was originally released and it still resonates with me as I turn 60 years old this year. Listen to his song STARS.
I love to see the love you share with each other and with us. You are both genuinely gentle souls. Thank you both.
I just turned 61. Wish I could've held back a few years. Damn they just fly.....
don’t they just.
There is nothing wrong with wishing peace and love for the world and nothing wrong with being moved by the music. By the way, there is nothing more haunting than a muffled trumpet solo. It was beautiful.😊
Love ❤ you guys. It's true. The world needs to learn to live in peace and help each other.
What a great song.
Simply Red, Simply Amazing. What a voice.
This is my favorite reaction channel. You two are terrific. Great music.
Wow, thank you! Much love from both of us 💚
What a heartfelt reaction...this was recorded on Mick Hucknall's farewell tour, so it's doubly touching (and the crowd felt it as well). Nicely done - you two are a delight to watch.
I agree it always makes me cry when I watch this video, So Much love in this song and then like you said we kill each other everyday around the world I just don't understand anymore! And I'm 66, grew up with the Vietnam war and many around the world since.
One of my top fav songs from the 80&s and still is!!
Beautiful song, love your reaction🧡
Love that you are so soulful and emotional.
I love this live performance because it turns a sad song into an uplifting one.
I know exactly what you mean Dominika, people are such contradictions, it's so hard to understand. The two of you on the other hand, are not hard to understand, beautiful, caring, souls. I'm certain you help many people, every day, to let go of their anger and just feel the love. Thank you so much. 😊✌❤
Beautiful reaction : )
Don't be sorry. Thank you for allowing yourself to feel and express it.
This song came out when I was 10 and that summer my Dad took my Mother and I to south Texas and this song played on the radio over and over. Dad passed from brain cancer earlier this year and I can’t hear this song without thinking about him and that summer on that South Texas beach
Beautiful reaction. Treat yourselves one evening to watching the Simply Red concert at Old Trafford, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.❤️
these lyrics are really special and so is this song.
Thank you for sharing your feelings Dominica, you really touched me!! Apologize if I spelled your name wrong.
Hi Andrei and Dominika❤you guys are so fun to watch. I just want to tell you about Holding back the Years Live 1992. He is so good live. He sounded even better than this version in 1992. Its amazing ❤
Love it ❤
Love this song! #1 record. ❤
Well said Dominika. This world was meant for all of us.