Simply Red - 'Holding Back the Years' Reaction! I'll Keeeep Holding On! Mick's Voice is Magical!

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    "Holding Back the Years" is a soul song by Simply Red, released in 1985 on their debut album Picture Book. It became one of their biggest hits and is known for its emotional lyrics and Mick Hucknall's soulful vocals. The song reflects on themes of nostalgia, regret, and the passage of time. It's considered a classic of its genre and has been covered by various artists over the years.

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  • @thisisitreactions
    @thisisitreactions  3 месяца назад +6

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  • @gone2bch
    @gone2bch 4 месяца назад +306

    He wrote this song when he was in his mid teens about his mother who abandoned him when he was a baby. He was holding on to the wishes of meeting her and getting a love he never received

    • @LetItBeSummer-1
      @LetItBeSummer-1 4 месяца назад +36

      And he never did. He met with her once or something She turned out to be a real piece of work
      😳 😡

    • @lilpoohbear653
      @lilpoohbear653 4 месяца назад +9

      @@LetItBeSummer-1 sad

    • @ceciliajones7816
      @ceciliajones7816 4 месяца назад

      @@LetItBeSummer-1she tried to scam him . I believe she told she had cancer to get close to him. Just sad a parent can do that to their child.

    • @daleross9001
      @daleross9001 4 месяца назад +7

      Never new ❤ its not the same because the world loves ya. Need your mother

    • @randallmays5463
      @randallmays5463 4 месяца назад +17

      This comment is peeling onions in my vicinity.

  • @matthewrandom4523
    @matthewrandom4523 2 месяца назад +18

    I want my youth back! I want 1985 back and stay there forever!

  • @britishrocklovingyank3491
    @britishrocklovingyank3491 2 месяца назад +14

    That soft, "That's all I have to say" after that roar is brilliant. So good.

    • @jujutrini8412
      @jujutrini8412 2 месяца назад +2

      I love that part. The man said his piece!

  • @KristerRehn
    @KristerRehn 2 месяца назад +17

    Guys...They are still filling arenas...😘

  • @mredible475
    @mredible475 4 месяца назад +175

    Try Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now...crazy vocals 🔥

    • @brendaclark8344
      @brendaclark8344 4 месяца назад +8

      It is a cover from original Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. A very excellent cover!!

  • @russelljarvis7468
    @russelljarvis7468 4 месяца назад +11

    Mick Hucknall Wrote this song at 19, and Simply Red went on to become an epic band with many hits…

  • @martind9575
    @martind9575 2 месяца назад +7

    That dude is soul!

  • @richardconnolly4835
    @richardconnolly4835 Месяц назад +6

    Can't judge a book by its cover. Soul knows no bounds - race, colour, ethnicity or gender.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 4 месяца назад +66

    An often overlooked/forgotten MUST HEAR Classic,, Simply Red "Money's Too Tight To Mention" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)

  • @saintsataniko2116
    @saintsataniko2116 4 месяца назад +102

    Not just a redhead, he's the ginger Otis Redding (for a couple of songs anyway). Voice as smooth as honey dipped in molasses.

    • @janleonard3101
      @janleonard3101 4 месяца назад +6

      I heard Smokey Robinson was his idol. I think you can hear that in his voice.

    • @baby_boi123
      @baby_boi123 Месяц назад

      Otis Redding said he tried to make his voice sound like the trumpet 🎺. I can hear it in his voice for sure.

  • @joehaller5155
    @joehaller5155 4 месяца назад +68

    his name is Mick Hucnell and he has Many Great performances.

  • @rob.cassie
    @rob.cassie 2 месяца назад +17

    He has had thirteen studio albums, six compilation albums one extended play and fifty three singles, he continues to make music and perform. He also owns a successful vine yard in Italy and has stakes in several restaurants, he is also involved in property investments. Basically, he doing alright for himself 😊 He’s been a favourite of mine for about 40 years. To last that long in the music industry, he must be doing something right. 👍

    • @angelbulldog4934
      @angelbulldog4934 Месяц назад

      Age has been kind to his voice. He's even better now.

  • @vernonallen3370
    @vernonallen3370 4 месяца назад +65

    Their fourth album Stars was immense it went multiple platinum all over the world , with about four or five singles released from it,

  • @wilcanales4251
    @wilcanales4251 4 месяца назад +8

    Love Simply Red!

  • @jimmygrieves2909
    @jimmygrieves2909 4 месяца назад +36

    This still sends a shiver right down my spine 40 years on ! Simply gorgeous !

  • @marymorris8442
    @marymorris8442 2 месяца назад +7

    Some of the best singers are from over the pond. I love you guys! Thank you for sharing this song.

  • @SanJoseBob
    @SanJoseBob 2 месяца назад +8

    I would put this on a Loop and listen to it all day long. When we first heard it we all thought he was Black (like Bobby Caldwell, Tom Jones, Righteous Brothers, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates), but the “Blue Eyed Soul” came through. We didn’t know until years later the video came out. What a beautiful song, great lyrics, great arrangement, great images, I love it!….. SanJoséBob

  • @direnova6284
    @direnova6284 4 месяца назад +27

    He wrote this song when he was a kid, amazing.

  • @barnowl.
    @barnowl. 4 месяца назад +30

    I love Simply Red's performance of 'Stars' before a Russian audience when he was older. Magic !

  • @KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH
    @KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH 2 месяца назад +3

    This song is so affecting. Gets me in the feels.

  • @maha77
    @maha77 4 месяца назад +24

    This song brings me to tears

  • @nikkithomas1014
    @nikkithomas1014 24 дня назад +1

    Lord have mercy im crying 😢😢😢 .. bring back memories ❤❤ one of my all time favorite songs ever!!!❤❤❤...when all you have is menories .. being 11 hearing this all the time thinking of family and friends and being young❤🙏

  • @michaelfcooper5561
    @michaelfcooper5561 4 месяца назад +23

    You have hear Money Too Tight, soul to the max.

  • @karenpowell6063
    @karenpowell6063 4 месяца назад +34

    This guy can really really sing ! Amazing performer as well . He's an Irish / English guy who is also a fabulous song writer 🔥🔥❤️

    • @dalekenworthy4537
      @dalekenworthy4537 21 день назад

      English born in Manchester England. Grandparents Irish on his mother's side.

  • @mjm5081
    @mjm5081 4 месяца назад +11

    Loved this song for nearly 40 years! It's one of those rare songs that every time I hear it it's like the first time. Pure magic!!!
    ✌❤🎶

  • @bbox5938
    @bbox5938 4 месяца назад +3

    This was really great! Simply Red's sound is so classy. Those scenes of castles in Ireland were awesome.
    You guys mentioned Dion Warwick songs and Luther Vandross, that was very cool to find out. I remember hearing that Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees wrote the song "Heart Breaker" specifically for her. She turned it down a few times, having already recorded "Walk On By". She didn't want her image to appear to be too sad and gloomy. She later changed her mind and decided to record it, it was a Big hit for her. Much love to you guys. Love your channel.

    • @dalekenworthy4537
      @dalekenworthy4537 21 день назад

      Not a castle, it is Whitby Abbey ruins in North Yorkshire England.

  • @joeevett9007
    @joeevett9007 4 месяца назад +65

    He sounds just as good today, the vocal talent is insane.

    • @davidjudd951
      @davidjudd951 4 месяца назад +7

      He actually sounds better today.
      His voice has turned a little raspier, but he still hits that beautiful high note.

  • @lamusiclover2264
    @lamusiclover2264 4 месяца назад +73

    Probably the best male blue-eyed soul singer you will ever hear!!! He does mostly originals, but a lot of incredible classic R&B covers. He is not a one-hit-wonder....he has several US hits, but her doesn't tour as much as he does in the UK, Europe and Australia. I saw him live in Los Angeles and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. There are many live performances on RUclips of him. His nickname is "Red" and his real name is Mick Hucknall. He is amazing.

    • @raulcastro925
      @raulcastro925 4 месяца назад

      Apparently so.

    • @pluckinmageetar
      @pluckinmageetar 4 месяца назад +3

      Amazing? Yes. Best blue eyed soul singer?
      Naw...
      Marc Broussard, Bobby Caldwell, Michael McDonald, Van Morrison, Bob Seger, Daryl Hall, Righteous Bros, George Michael, Amy Winehouse,...IMO, all better.

    • @lamusiclover2264
      @lamusiclover2264 4 месяца назад +3

      @@pluckinmageetar I love all those guys a lot, but I still think he's better than most of them except for Daryl Hall.

    • @joelspaulding5964
      @joelspaulding5964 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@lamusiclover2264Yeah...NO.

    • @lamusiclover2264
      @lamusiclover2264 4 месяца назад +1

      @@joelspaulding5964 you're entitled to your own opinion. How much simply Red have you listened to? How many live performances have you seen of him? Just curious.

  • @patriciawilliams3735
    @patriciawilliams3735 4 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful voice I love his version of you make me feel brand new

  • @tonidarcy5515
    @tonidarcy5515 4 месяца назад +34

    There's nothing more relaxing then with some great Simply Red soothing music 🎵 on a Sunday night !!! ❤️ Thanks 👍❤❤

  • @timtravasos2742
    @timtravasos2742 4 месяца назад +3

    Love your appreciation of great music. Cool guys.

  • @edwardcapobianco2975
    @edwardcapobianco2975 4 месяца назад +23

    This bro can sing! Great song summer of 86. Fire!

  • @JR-tr1df
    @JR-tr1df 4 месяца назад +12

    buried wife, family, friends. thank God I lived it, wish I could hold onto it but is what is. Hope to see them all again (got some apologizin' to do, straight up included)

  • @lizanneleonard8191
    @lizanneleonard8191 4 месяца назад +3

    Simply red was massive, a national treasure here in the uk Mick, and the boys are so talented.

  • @Andreaod73
    @Andreaod73 4 месяца назад +6

    This was played at my dads funeral 😢 He loved Simply Red, and its definitely not their first song, please react to ‘if you don’t know me by now’ x

  • @airun130
    @airun130 4 месяца назад +12

    As a teen, liked the song. As an adult, love and appreciate it

  • @angelaregan475
    @angelaregan475 4 месяца назад +10

    The most charismatic and talented singer

  • @YoreHistory
    @YoreHistory 4 месяца назад +5

    Corey's beard alone is all the epic this video needs :) Great song!

    • @thisisitreactions
      @thisisitreactions  3 месяца назад

      Thanks YoreHistory. 🙂👍🏿 Appreciate it. -- Corey Roy

  • @williamp5858
    @williamp5858 Месяц назад +1

    I'll keeeeeeep holding on, I'll keeeeeeep holding on, I'll keeeeeeep holding on, I'll keeeeeeep holding on.

  • @debramckinnie1819
    @debramckinnie1819 2 месяца назад +2

    Simply Red has a beautiful VOICE 😍 🤩 👌 ❤❤❤

  • @debrablumrogers5096
    @debrablumrogers5096 4 месяца назад +11

    Simply Red is ABSOLUTE PERFECTION 🎵🎶🎶You gotta check out a cover he does " If you don't know me by now"absolute fire.🔥Great reactions 💗

    • @barnowl.
      @barnowl. 4 месяца назад +1

      I agree. It's a beautiful heart-wrenching feel of a song.

  • @26shedan
    @26shedan 4 месяца назад +16

    Corey, just remember it is your wisdom that makes some people think you are older!!

    • @Bri_g3
      @Bri_g3 4 месяца назад +2

      I thought it was the beard

  • @kellyreiterman
    @kellyreiterman 4 месяца назад +9

    I interned at a radio station in San Francisco in college and I got to see this band and meet them when they toured with this album. They were phenomenal and very nice. Hit their song "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" for more funkiness. Mick Hucknall's voice definitely has that blue-eyed soul vibe going on.

  • @curtisthomas2670
    @curtisthomas2670 2 месяца назад +2

    This is a remake, the original was released in 1982 by British punk band Frantic Elevators, which Mick Hucknall the lead singer of Simply Red fronted from 1979 to 1982.
    The Frantic Elevators version is available on RUclips

  • @cliftonparago4547
    @cliftonparago4547 4 месяца назад +8

    They also have a hit called "Stars"

  • @sabinasabina2010
    @sabinasabina2010 4 месяца назад +4

    It is a group- please do not forget that, all band members are playing characters in this video. Check out their first single Money Too Tight To Mention. So relevant today in the UK.

  • @ian8241
    @ian8241 4 месяца назад +9

    They had a massive number of hits, very popular band back in the day.

  • @LoganPEade
    @LoganPEade 3 месяца назад

    I'm with ya Corey Ray, we're brothers from another mother we know great music when we hear it! 👍

  • @wozzab9136
    @wozzab9136 4 месяца назад +10

    Video filmed in Whitby on the Yorkshire coast. Lovely seaside town - fantastic fish & chips!

  • @amosglitterz2649
    @amosglitterz2649 4 месяца назад +7

    Another of their hits was 'Money's too Tight to Mention'. Up tempo funky jam.

  • @dylanblue2271
    @dylanblue2271 4 месяца назад +7

    Simply Red have loads of good songs. Check them out. Money's Too Tight to Mention is fantastic (you would love it!), Fairground is good, Stars is good....loads more.

  • @billwhale
    @billwhale 4 месяца назад +6

    Guys I encourage you to please go back and listen to their catalogue, they have some of the most soulful albums youwill hear,

  • @chicagocubs71
    @chicagocubs71 4 месяца назад +16

    Ollie made me laugh, he said he knew Dionne Warwick from the Psychic network. That shit brought memories.

  • @josiepkat
    @josiepkat 4 месяца назад +6

    They have much more than one song - Money's Too Tight to Mention, The Right Thing, Stars, You've Got It - etc

    • @bossfan49
      @bossfan49 4 месяца назад +1

      This is the one I listen to the least. The ones you listed are all jams.. I also love "Something Got Me Started", "For Your Babies", "So Beautiful", "Angel"

    • @josiepkat
      @josiepkat 4 месяца назад +1

      @@bossfan49 They're great! I do love Holding Back the Years - but absolutely these are JAMS!!!!

  • @SuzanneDigiacomo
    @SuzanneDigiacomo 4 месяца назад +2

    Oh my Lord, I forgot how much I loved loved this song! I got internal goose bumps hearing this song and I don’t care if he has red, white, pink or black soul? This Ginger Guy “Simply Got it.” He tore at my heart strings. Bless you. 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @SusanMetzger-n9v
    @SusanMetzger-n9v 2 месяца назад +2

    So sad, any child who gets abandoned from the mother😢

  • @Johnny_Socko
    @Johnny_Socko 4 месяца назад +4

    This track is an all-time classic, I will never get tired of it. I loved your conversation about aging, but for real, one of the things I like about your channel is seeing people around my age holding it down on RUclips. That means a lot. And Olli, I hope you appreciate your good genes!

  • @beverlywest7627
    @beverlywest7627 4 месяца назад +8

    If you liked this, check out Simply Red. LIVE at Stafford, it is an entire concert, this song is on there, but check the first 10 minutes, the opening, it is so great, Mick is famous worldwide, is nearly 70 years old today and still playing concerts. He is very soulful, and no one can sing better, he is an amazing LIVE performer.

  • @coltaine503
    @coltaine503 4 месяца назад +10

    For a another great singer, this one from Ireland, give Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" a try. A song than I can truly say can be truly transformative.

    • @sharonmccutcheon9034
      @sharonmccutcheon9034 4 месяца назад +1

      Van Morrison is the man - his catalogue is deep, deep, deep.

    • @emmae4602
      @emmae4602 3 месяца назад

      That’s my favourite Van Morrison song ❤

  • @chicagocubs71
    @chicagocubs71 4 месяца назад +11

    Fellas, the first time I heard Simpy Red's Holding Back The Tears was an episode of Miami Vice. Miami Vice used MTV music to play on their shows. Soulful Cat!!!

  • @kevinsievert4531
    @kevinsievert4531 4 месяца назад +4

    Lots of wonderful songs. Well worth some time diving into more.

  • @martind9575
    @martind9575 2 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful Soul!!!!

  • @maha77
    @maha77 4 месяца назад +6

    *Simply Red* - *_You've Got It_* amazing song

  • @mikeymikeFType
    @mikeymikeFType 4 месяца назад +5

    Video shot in Whitby? Looks like it.

  • @dawnyoung8
    @dawnyoung8 4 месяца назад +2

    I love this song . His voice is so amazing ! He hits that note !

  • @knox123
    @knox123 4 месяца назад +5

    Thank you for all your reactions. I really appreciate them. No, this is not Simply Red's only hit. They have a great catalog.

  • @theskydivingpickle
    @theskydivingpickle 4 месяца назад +5

    Perfectly representative of a MELANCHOLY SONG.

  • @rkeithh5
    @rkeithh5 4 месяца назад

    Fantastic song. I was a teen in the 80s - born 1970, and I remember this song getting a lot of airplay. Gives me the chills. But they didn't really have many hits that I can remember, other than that cover you mentioned. And I know what you guys are talking about with the age thing - it's the grays, which I'm fighting, too. My hair is more salt than pepper these days. Also, go Os!

  • @bradjbourgeois73
    @bradjbourgeois73 3 месяца назад

    Great song! Brings me back to my childhood in an instant!

  • @timbeatty8411
    @timbeatty8411 4 месяца назад +3

    I grew up in the seventies and I loved randb, metal, and hip hop but this is one of my favorite songs ever. No matter your age but it hits a little harder at my age lol. Great reaction.

  • @bertiew6771
    @bertiew6771 4 месяца назад +3

    They did a great cover of the Valentine Brothers - Money's too tight to mention, their first hit. They know their history.

  • @yeovil07
    @yeovil07 4 месяца назад +5

    Also had a hit with moneys to tight to mention, in my opinion was his best.

  • @annephillips8494
    @annephillips8494 4 месяца назад +2

    One of the best Bands of the 90's .You would love them Something Got Me Started, New Flame, so many.
    Many children gere today because of their songs....😊💌

  • @SD-it9ne
    @SD-it9ne 4 месяца назад +6

    He has an incredible voice. You have to check out one of his live performances. It'll blow you away!

  • @danconroy8293
    @danconroy8293 4 месяца назад +15

    You dudes ain't old,your experienced! I'm 66 and my minds 21 but my body is 90. Still rocking !

  • @eviekelpie1
    @eviekelpie1 4 месяца назад +6

    Mick Hucknell, lead singer is still doing concerts, including with a symphony orchestra . Still popular as ever and a very nice guy
    Please react to,
    Money's too tight to mention
    Fairground
    Stars
    New flame
    Recent live performances are welcomed!

  • @bertusvanhal8855
    @bertusvanhal8855 4 месяца назад +4

    He had several top 10 hits all over the world, yes … “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” from him is legendary, before every time he sing it, he thanks “the Late Teddy Pendergrass” for the Song., Please ….listen to his version.

  • @Pablo_sanz359
    @Pablo_sanz359 4 месяца назад +56

    They are HUGE in UK and Europe with many hits. You really should check out their live videos. They KILL.

    • @eviekelpie1
      @eviekelpie1 4 месяца назад +4

      And here in Australia!

  • @throwabrick
    @throwabrick 4 месяца назад +4

    First like, first comment, Red was one of the stars of the 80s for sure.

  • @rayrodriguez8417
    @rayrodriguez8417 4 месяца назад +2

    He got many hits, If you don't Know me by now, Stars,Money's too tight,Something got me started

  • @TracyVoD
    @TracyVoD 4 месяца назад +2

    Hi Guys. Thanks for another great video/reaction. Another good Simply Red song to check out (they have a few) is "Money's too tight to mention". As for Dione Warwick - I love her, just a few of her songs you might want to check out are: Heartbreaker, Walk on by, Do you know the way to San Jose?, I'll never fall in love again and I'll never love this way again.

  • @liveorexist3661
    @liveorexist3661 4 месяца назад

    Simply Red live in Sydney is amazing. My favorite of their songs is Sad Old Red.

  • @theskydivingpickle
    @theskydivingpickle 4 месяца назад +19

    All before 1990 is where the real music is

  • @martinfenwick9315
    @martinfenwick9315 2 месяца назад

    Well done lads great reaction video no stop start stop start so we can enjoy the song in full all the discussion is at the end looking forward to more of reaction videos

  • @kierstenridgway4634
    @kierstenridgway4634 4 месяца назад +7

    I keep holding on. Damn. ❤️❤️❤️✌️

  • @woodyheywood8792
    @woodyheywood8792 4 месяца назад

    Great reaction y'all...always fun to come into your channel and not 1 ...not 2 ...but 3 great comments on the music!

  • @tonydelapa1911
    @tonydelapa1911 2 месяца назад

    Nicely done, gents. Like so many others I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

  • @thereverendepi_gee565
    @thereverendepi_gee565 4 месяца назад +1

    Stars was a massive hit, but Picture Book is one of the most amazing albums, my favorite of 1985, maybe? My most listened to of that year, for sure. I was 12 when it came out.. bought it on cassette tape.. repeat rewind, all year long..

  • @josephmichelli2441
    @josephmichelli2441 4 месяца назад

    I'm an 80's kid which means i'm 50 and this was n still is one of my favorite songs. I'm a NY kid Hip Hop was all my stuff then, but thank u to MTV and all the videos and different music, or i would not know any other great music from around the world growing up.

  • @frasercathygartside1356
    @frasercathygartside1356 4 месяца назад

    another example of great talent from across the ocean that made amazing music but never had the same level of appreciation in North America - there is so much talent out there -- thanks for keeping your minds open

  • @wheredidthetimego8087
    @wheredidthetimego8087 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for reacting to this song. I’ve been waiting a long time for you too. I love this song. Glad you loved it.

  • @mlb235nyc
    @mlb235nyc 4 месяца назад +2

    Simply Red had at least 10 songs in the UK Top 10. "Holding Back the Years" didn't win the GRAMMY, but it did win ASCAP Pop Music Awards for Most Performed Song, which is pretty cool.

  • @kittenledoux2768
    @kittenledoux2768 4 месяца назад +2

    You also need to listen to AL Stewart Year of the Cat. He's got a smooth voice, too.
    Thanks for this reaction. I've always loved this song and his amazing voice. ❤

  • @lajuaniarice2105
    @lajuaniarice2105 4 месяца назад +1

    They have a song called Stars!! That was my Jam!!!!! I know yall will enjoy it!! Great Reaction 👍🏾

  • @Wombat381
    @Wombat381 4 месяца назад +3

    Mick Huttnell has one of the best voices ever check out his version of you make me feel brand new its amazing

  • @JustMeThinkingAloud
    @JustMeThinkingAloud 4 месяца назад

    One of their songs that’s another favorite of mine is “So Not Over You”.

  • @BigMackSnake
    @BigMackSnake 4 месяца назад +1

    Great song! Great memories! Also "The right thing" or "Moneys too thight to mention" from Simply Reds catalouge are worth a try!🤗

  • @brooksboyd1959
    @brooksboyd1959 4 месяца назад

    That voice with this song…just incredible

  • @jerryclark1903
    @jerryclark1903 4 месяца назад +2

    LOL, two old guys and the young guy. Love you guys!