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  • @supasoulproductions
    @supasoulproductions Год назад +190

    Mick Hucknall is an absolute BEAST of a vocalist!!

    • @jackie_jrml
      @jackie_jrml Год назад +8

      He is unreal!

    • @theantitryhard5703
      @theantitryhard5703 Год назад +7

      Maybe the best ever

    • @deejames9380
      @deejames9380 Год назад +5

      Mick is from Manchester England. This is his painful song about him mom leaving the family when he was young. An overbearing father.. I'm so happy his music is appreciated by a younger generation. Beautiful couple right there. I subbed you

    • @gman5218
      @gman5218 Год назад +3

      @@deejames9380 city of Salford, greater Manchester

    • @michaelb2388
      @michaelb2388 14 дней назад

      He once called himself the best white soul singer. I think he was right.

  • @bugvswindshield
    @bugvswindshield Год назад +138

    This song is about his mother walking out on him and his dad.
    Such a powerful song, powerful voice and he sticks the emotions.
    What a great, great song!

  • @mizladytaz
    @mizladytaz Год назад +81

    36\37 years later, hearing it thousands upon thousands of times and this song STILL gives me the chills! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @t0dd000
    @t0dd000 Год назад +6

    The thing is, he's an older man now, and STILL killing it.

  • @dalevandebeek2041
    @dalevandebeek2041 Год назад +22

    What a beautiful, powerful voice this gentleman has. I'm 74 and I love listening to him today even more than when he first graced the charts with his unique voice. He still gives me chills.

  • @spikebeans9563
    @spikebeans9563 Год назад +48

    I love watching him sing this live, but the official music video, his vocals are so powerful when he hits those high notes. Thanks. Great reaction.

  • @cliftonparago4547
    @cliftonparago4547 Год назад +23

    There's a concert at The Royal Albert theater of Simply Red from around 7 yrs ago. He sounds exactly the same as when he originally responded and the audience knows the words

  • @rowanmayfair9249
    @rowanmayfair9249 Год назад +19

    He STILL sounds like this. Amazing.

  • @cindyfalstrom7231
    @cindyfalstrom7231 Год назад +52

    Beautiful song. Love Mick Hucknall, he has lovely soulful voice.

  • @GaryNoone-jz3mq
    @GaryNoone-jz3mq 7 месяцев назад +8

    The muffled trumpet is probably the coolest sound in music.

  • @jonnno243
    @jonnno243 Год назад +25

    Mick's voice has always given me shivers. Especially this one. Another song I love from Simply Red is For Your Babies. (among many)

  • @waynehall8920
    @waynehall8920 Год назад +22

    Simply Red is Awesome 👌
    Great reaction
    It's ok D get emotional It's a great song.

  • @walshaw2
    @walshaw2 Год назад +56

    The Lyrics "Strangled by the wishes of Pater" refers to his father and "Hoping for the arms of Mater" refers to his mother who left him with his father when Mick was only 3 years old....He named his band "Simply Red" after his hair color, his politics and his favorite soccer team Manchester United, which is from the city where he was born.

    • @mana3735
      @mana3735 Год назад

      He's dyed it blue now ;)

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Год назад

      @@mana3735
      Ouch!

    • @79mib
      @79mib Год назад +2

      Love his voice and the isolation in this song 🐐

  • @astleygenetaylor7463
    @astleygenetaylor7463 Год назад +12

    I was lucky enough to see Mick and Simply Red live in Manchester England in February this year for the first time, what an amazing voice… I’ve been a fan for over 30 years, well worth waiting for 🤩

  • @gothgirl66673
    @gothgirl66673 Год назад +39

    The amazing thing is that he still sounds like this! Most vocalists lose their chops past a certain age. I dunno if he's just stayed in good health or what, but there's been little to no deterioration over time.

    • @jackie_jrml
      @jackie_jrml Год назад +3

      He does!!! He’s really taken care of his voice!!

    • @annother3350
      @annother3350 Год назад

      he did a shit ton of coke so maybe he's lucky

    • @barbaraparker8487
      @barbaraparker8487 8 месяцев назад +1

      🇬🇧 he actually does sound the same. I've seen him many times. I'm really happy they still do tours in Europe and here in the UK! 🇬🇧❤

  • @raycewilliams3300
    @raycewilliams3300 Год назад +18

    The original version of this song is beautiful. Years after it's release Mick Hucknall, the lead singer, came out with a more jazz influenced version of this song. This live version sounds like the jazz version to me. He has an amazing voice to say the least.

  • @berniceanne4959
    @berniceanne4959 Год назад +16

    I was so lucky to have seen Simply Red live in concert on the steps of the Sydney Opera House on their farewell tour. It was such a magical night and Mick was fantastic, a bucklist experience ticked off that night, just pure talent. 💕

    • @glennburch1081
      @glennburch1081 Год назад +3

      I had a chance to see BB King, my favorite blues artist, and passed on it when he came to town..... thinking I'll catch him next time. Well, there was never a next time bc he died shortly thereafter and I have been kicking myself ever since. So happy u got to see Mick. Now, when a favorite act comes to town, I go....wether I have the money or not, I GO! Paid off, saw Steeley Dan right b4 Walter Becker passed and they were nothing short of PHENOMINAL! So happy I got to see this legendary band with Walter Becker. Glad u got to see SR Bernice.

  • @johnthegreek5836
    @johnthegreek5836 Год назад +32

    Thanks for sharing, I love this Live version; What a Voice!! Simply Red were amazing, you should hear their cover of If You Don’t Know Me By Now

    • @beedeegee9374
      @beedeegee9374 Год назад +3

      Their rendition of If You Don’t Know Me By Now gives me chill bumps e v e r y time!

  • @fscottgray9784
    @fscottgray9784 Год назад +22

    He has some live videos of this song when he is even older and he still sounds the same.

    • @jackie_jrml
      @jackie_jrml Год назад +2

      Yes he does!! He’s unreal.

    • @MrsDeBoerUK
      @MrsDeBoerUK Год назад

      Saw Simply Red live twice this year. He still sounds amazing

  • @dwhite849
    @dwhite849 Год назад +5

    one of my all time favorites thank you

  • @pamcamcris
    @pamcamcris Год назад +13

    You guys need to listen to every single song he's ever made and sung!! He's such an amazing talent. The feelings and emotions he puts into his vocals.

  • @rolandratz1
    @rolandratz1 Год назад +8

    Man, every note is right, full of emotion, perfectly performed.
    Mick, he has always been good and he is already an "old man" with his 62 years. But the music also keeps young.
    I wish him many more healthy years, that he does not lose the fun in his work and in the fans.
    Every song is a treat...!

  • @marniethedyslexic6445
    @marniethedyslexic6445 Год назад +13

    This song is so beautiful. Live it’s even better. Gives me chills.❤️✌️🌼

  • @davidbentley145
    @davidbentley145 Год назад +3

    You either have "It" or not...some thing that you recognize the moment you hear "It" ...strikes that cord inside you...Thank you guys

  • @jeffstevens4262
    @jeffstevens4262 Год назад +9

    Simply Reds version of the old Motown classic 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' by Harold Melvin is one of their very best, I reckon.

  • @MrBarryb505050
    @MrBarryb505050 Год назад +8

    You guys need to hear Simply Reds official video and remake of "If you don't me by now" Just another great vocal by Mick!

  • @jeffharry9675
    @jeffharry9675 Год назад +3

    Thank-You so very much!

  • @rogerdaly6326
    @rogerdaly6326 Год назад +4

    Chod when someone is truly talented & has honed their craft they make it look that easy. He still sounds that good.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 Год назад +5

    Simply Red "Money's Too Tight To Mention"
    (Official Music Video)...Nuff Said.

  • @letitbesummer6536
    @letitbesummer6536 Год назад +5

    This is an unbelievably great song that like the others said can be heard over and over and over and never get tired of. It’s so soulful, the story behind it is so sad and yet so many people can relate to it or something like it. This guy is beloved. Please check out if you haven’t a couple other of his greatest hits
    💜♥️💜♥️

  • @felixnorman9562
    @felixnorman9562 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is the reason why the 80's was truly one of the greatest decades for music!

    • @reallybadgamer
      @reallybadgamer 3 месяца назад

      Yeaaaah boy! Was a teen in the 80's. What a great decade to grow up in.

  • @MrsDeBoerUK
    @MrsDeBoerUK Год назад +1

    I have seen Simply Red live twice this year and Mick still sounds absolutely amazing

  • @pamcamcris
    @pamcamcris Год назад +7

    I loved how you said his vocals are like he's just walking around the house in his robe... he's that effortless!!! I'd love to see you react to Simoky Red's Money's Too Tight to Mention and Stars. And if you haven't already, his rendition of The Air That I Breathe and Someday in My Life... moves me every time!!

  • @hudsonhollow
    @hudsonhollow Год назад +2

    Tears at the heart strings.

  • @nicholaspowell3294
    @nicholaspowell3294 Год назад +5

    Saw him live a few year's ago in my hometown of leeds in the UK,he opened with this song and it was absolutely brilliant , I took my nephew with me who is a lot younger than me and he said it was one of the best concerts he'd ever been to, Mick is a genius.

  • @1albanach563
    @1albanach563 Год назад +5

    I saw simply red back in 1989 before autotune was invented and I have to say his voice live is absolutely perfect

  • @bobleek6975
    @bobleek6975 Год назад +1

    I suggest you go down this rabbit hole. I have always known this song. I was watching a video a concert of his in Sidney. I could not believe the songs that he did that were his and I never knew it. I watched it on RUclips. Its a fairly recent concert and he is older but that voice is on point like it always was. One of the most unique voices I have ever heard.

  • @richardsear8008
    @richardsear8008 Год назад +5

    I saw Simply Red live numerous times in London in the 90s; a great band and Mick is a fantastic singer. There is a massive catalogue still to discover

  • @glennanderson7795
    @glennanderson7795 Год назад +3

    I think this musical genius wrote this at just 17 years old! Never needed to eclipse this, but listen to the awesome vocals introduced as he matured. Stunning, astonishing! VBW x

  • @Niecy70
    @Niecy70 Год назад +4

    I absolutely love this song. It is so not easy to sing like he does. He is pure talent and I predict that in 100 years it will still be amazing❤️

  • @diddow.7457
    @diddow.7457 Год назад +1

    I was lucky to see him live two times. Back in 1987 and 2012. It was breathtaking

  • @htbald1
    @htbald1 Год назад +1

    What's missing from a lot of today's performers aside from true talent( highly on display here) is the passion and love for what they're doing. It's sad that auto tune is such a thing, that people are now surprised by the people who can actually sing.

  • @zekbaker4727
    @zekbaker4727 Год назад +2

    This is why brilliant artists conquer the world.

  • @raylong8296
    @raylong8296 Год назад +2

    I went to see Simply Red in concert a couple of months ago in the UK and although Mick is 62 now his voice has got even better which is unbelievable, made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

  • @donnazasgoat2274
    @donnazasgoat2274 Год назад +2

    His singing brings you back to your own painful memory of something or someone.

  • @andersjohansson4734
    @andersjohansson4734 Год назад +2

    On New years eve 1989 the Swedish public service radio aired an eight hour long special "8 timmar 80-tal"="8 hour 80s". Bruce Springsteens Hungry heart started the special. 8 hours later and appropriate enough, this was the last song.

  • @scottdebruyn7038
    @scottdebruyn7038 Год назад +4

    Only the best R&B song of all time! And that muted coronet... and all the flat thirds of the blues... Damn! That's good! 😶‍🌫😶‍🌫😊

  • @jahrolo
    @jahrolo Год назад +3

    Saw them live in Vienna back in 2015 - the greatest thing was that they didn´t change ANYTHING :)

  • @tracycartwright3340
    @tracycartwright3340 Год назад +4

    I didn't know I needed to hear this song until it played LOL. My spirits are officially lifted! Thanks so very much for the pick-me-up! :)

  • @patmccormick4597
    @patmccormick4597 Год назад +1

    Being an old man of 65 we didn’t see many of the bands of our youth like you do now. No MTV, internet and alike. You had a few variety shows and bandstand. You imagined what they all looked like when listening to them. Funny how different they actually look.

  • @loisrogers2511
    @loisrogers2511 Год назад +1

    I've seen the video but never the live performance. Just love his voice, and this song. Thank you

  • @lindakessler8768
    @lindakessler8768 Год назад +5

    Goosebumps! 👍❤🤙

  • @glenn20081965
    @glenn20081965 Год назад +4

    I saw them last month in Lincolnshire (UK) His voice is as good as it's always been. They were amazing.

  • @alexandercortez5122
    @alexandercortez5122 Год назад +7

    R.I.P TO THE GREAT OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

  • @MissJojo7682
    @MissJojo7682 Год назад +1

    Not only that they still sound as amazing live as they do in the studio, but when they also sound just as amazing after they've aged 25-30 years proves it too. I watched a live video of Mick singing his song _Stars_ from like 3 years ago or so (the symphonica in Rosso video), and he sounded _exactly_ the same as he did when the song came out 31 years ago.

  • @jayweller6011
    @jayweller6011 Год назад +1

    Saw a video of him singing this a few years ago. He hasn't lost it. He still sounds just as pure as he did back then. Have a look.

  • @Davey_bfg71
    @Davey_bfg71 Год назад +1

    Simply Red was formed by lead singer Mick Hucknall in 1985, he was a teen when he wrote this reflecting on a troubled childhood when his mom abandoned him just aged 3 and growing up with a tyrannical dad 😢 SR mostly sing originals although they’ve had some massive hits with a couple of covers, their cover of If You Don’t Know Me By Now was huge for them and their cover from their 2003 album Home of You Make Me Feel Brand New, they disbanded in 2010 by reformed in 2015 and are set to tour in Summer ‘23 😊

  • @clintjo2377
    @clintjo2377 Год назад +2

    Voice from heaven ! 😊

  • @nicholasferrara9227
    @nicholasferrara9227 Год назад +4

    Straight out of a red headed angel’s soul. We love you 😍 for playing such great music! Chills at 107 F.💕

  • @barbaraparker8487
    @barbaraparker8487 8 месяцев назад

    🇬🇧 I was very fortunate enough to see Mick and the band a few months ago. They were absolutely brilliant. Promoting some of their new song and also doing the old favorites. Still sounding the same. Just lovely. I'm from Gloucestershire, England. We live in a lovely village called the Cotswold, England. ❤

  • @26shedan
    @26shedan Год назад +4

    I remember this song but now I really appreciate so much more from your reaction. thanks!

  • @paulleach4013
    @paulleach4013 Год назад +1

    It's great seeing reactions to my old song book in the day. I've seen Simply Red so many times through the years but there again I was at school with Tim the trumpet/keyboard player.

  • @davidgoldstein1526
    @davidgoldstein1526 Год назад +5

    This is a beautiful song. Another song of his that I love is "Fairground."

  • @CEP73
    @CEP73 Год назад +1

    This used to make me cry when it came out when I was just 13...still does today!!😭

  • @andersgranstrom7128
    @andersgranstrom7128 Год назад +2

    This song takes you to a magic place...

  • @mittenpaws1
    @mittenpaws1 Год назад +1

    Just like the reaction host said (He sounds like the studio version) this is what a real pro is.

  • @mikeconway9849
    @mikeconway9849 Год назад +3

    Loved Simply Red back in the day. Very soulful voice!

  • @mariaportengen2959
    @mariaportengen2959 Год назад +1

    Wow... Still goosebumps, beautiful.! 🎶🎶🎶👍

  • @gratitude62
    @gratitude62 4 месяца назад

    The delight on your faces makes this video priceless...Mick is indeed a phenominal vocalist.

  • @paulrowland4035
    @paulrowland4035 Год назад

    Lovely to see you young kids enjoying this class act , seen simply red about ten times BB King said we think we can sing the blues but this man really knows how, good work highlighting this GREAT singer

  • @mik9124
    @mik9124 Год назад +1

    And he could keep his Voive all the years !!! Amazing

  • @agnesregards2286
    @agnesregards2286 Год назад

    Cannot believe how easy it looked for him to sing like that! Brilliant voice. Great reaction.

  • @joea7293
    @joea7293 Год назад +1

    LOVED THIS REACTION!! Absolutely killed it as did Mick. Such a good reaction love seeing the appreciation and emotions this song gave you both. This is what music does to us. Thank you guys for the post and reaction. As always stay safe and much love guys.

  • @andrewpetik2034
    @andrewpetik2034 Месяц назад

    2:18
    I was getting choked up along with you, young lady.
    For myself, I know why. I have not heard this song in a long time, well over a decade.
    I was a lot younger man when this was first released. My life has changed so much since I first heard it. Many family members and friends are no longer here. I will see them again on the other side.
    His enigmatic, pure, ethereal voice is so emotionally evocative and thought provoking......just raw feeling....
    🙏✌️💪😊

  • @janfijay
    @janfijay Год назад +3

    Saw Simply Red earlier this year in Manchester UK. Seen them a few times. His voice is still brilliant. Used to bump into him in Manchester in the early years. (80s)

  • @ginettechiverton7113
    @ginettechiverton7113 6 месяцев назад +1

    It does make sense. Mick is a Natural Talent. Superb. 🇬🇧💕🎶🎶🎶

    • @allendixon7700
      @allendixon7700 6 месяцев назад

      That brothers are now I gotta hate dead. He gotta pursue. You did hate you to hake out him a pretty one a pretty woman she support

  • @evelynne2846
    @evelynne2846 Год назад +1

    When this started I was thinking how much better he sounds than the official video. He has the best voice. So smooth. Always loved his music. So many great songs.

  • @chriswiedeman2956
    @chriswiedeman2956 Год назад +1

    SO much soul! What a great performance.

  • @realbser1956
    @realbser1956 Год назад +4

    Mick Hucknall has some serious soul, man. Great reaction you two. 🔥

  • @nrsvlda70
    @nrsvlda70 Год назад +1

    He STILL sounds like this.. there is an even more current live version of this out there. He has an AMAZING voice! Thanks for a great reaction to this beautifully written (from his life experience) song!

  • @zigman63
    @zigman63 Год назад +1

    I was at the G mex in Manchester in early 90s,it was middle of the afternoon and I had a friend on security, anyway I got to stand inside and hear them rehearsing. absolutely amazing.

  • @glennburch1081
    @glennburch1081 Год назад +2

    How can one ever grow tired of listening to that. Mick Hucknall's voice is duplicated precisely from the official video which is most outstanding if u have not seen it. I am at a lost of words in describing how beautiful his voice is. A most appropriate reaction, TY.

  • @graemefarrow8
    @graemefarrow8 Год назад +1

    seen these live at brum NIA a few years ago , and your right when you say they are as good live as recorded , fantastic band all round

  • @hellovanite
    @hellovanite Год назад +1

    Ive seen simply red and mick live in a smaller more intimate venue and believe me the power in this mans voice is real. One of the best musical experiences I've ever had.

  • @sandraback7809
    @sandraback7809 Год назад +1

    I heard Mick Hucknall on the radio last year being interviewed. He sang live while in the studio and was just as perfect 😍

  • @mikekuhn214
    @mikekuhn214 Год назад

    What a great song from 1985. My dad loved this song. Miss u dad. RIP dad!

  • @tweetiepooh2001
    @tweetiepooh2001 Год назад +3

    Love, love, loved it. The original video was spectacular. Makes me cry every time. Thank you.

  • @gosborg
    @gosborg 9 месяцев назад

    That was flat out better than the album version. His voice was more relaxed and playful. It’s so impressive to hear an artist with such a clear, natural voice, singing live in all his glory. As you guys said, pure talent.

  • @sylviegroleau4027
    @sylviegroleau4027 6 месяцев назад

    This is my very first time watching your video. I aalways stand up in front of my computer screen to give a standing ovation on a few songs, including this one.. I have always been a HUGE Simply Red, I met Mick briefly in front of Le Spectrum de Montréal (Québec, Canada) on August 9th 1986, he was not yet prepared for "fans galore", we all found him "cold", but we all love him anyway, and Simply Red as s a band also. Forever.........NOTE: It's OK to cry, I cry every single time I hear the song, and we are the very first day of 2024.

  • @johndegouveia9616
    @johndegouveia9616 Год назад +1

    I saw them In march of this year and still a fantastic group live. and mick still has a fantastic voice.

  • @randywatson8347
    @randywatson8347 2 дня назад

    Timelessssss. One of the best voice I ever heared.

  • @GaryNoone-jz3mq
    @GaryNoone-jz3mq 7 месяцев назад +1

    The singer is Mick Hucknall. The band is Simply Red.

  • @Therealmikeparkerjnr
    @Therealmikeparkerjnr Год назад +1

    Real music kids real talent.

  • @pappete9988
    @pappete9988 Год назад +2

    Love your reactions its great to see a true understanding and appreciation for the artists as opposed to fake expressions and comments

  • @flutesong5527
    @flutesong5527 Год назад +2

    Lovely to watch you get excited about the music and the musicianship.

  • @tallpall1976
    @tallpall1976 Год назад +1

    Just seen them twice in the UK recently and his voice was still amazing

  • @3John16
    @3John16 Год назад +6

    You both are so awesome on this one!

  • @cynthiaschultheis1660
    @cynthiaschultheis1660 Год назад +2

    Moody Blues live "Nights in White Satin" AWESOME!!! Angelina Jordan is a phenom!!!

  • @kellykonoske91
    @kellykonoske91 Год назад +1

    Go Mick! Have always loved this song!

  • @johnl871
    @johnl871 9 месяцев назад

    You guys are great. I've watched many breakdown videos of this GREAT song ( as a near 70yr old male) and it still makes me well up. You guys made it so genuinely appreciated, just as it should be. He just sang this in Rome. Yes, it's been heard around the world. Saddens me to think that so many could relate to those lyrics. Myself included. But I luv this song. And others he has sung. Simply Red. Thanks. What a nice couple you are.