Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, 1992)

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  • Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, 1992)
    This spectacular performance from Simply Red was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1992.
    Musicians:
    Ian Kirkham - Saxophone
    Fritz McIntyre - Keyboards
    Gota Yashiki - Drums
    Heitor TP - Guitar
    Sean Ward - Bass
    Tim Kellett - Trumpet & Keyboards
    Live recordings from this show can be heard on the Montreux EP and be streamed and purchased here:
    iTunes: apple.co/2DcPFLu
    Spotify: spoti.fi/2D8eXdI
    Amazon: amzn.to/2Igk1AQ
    Tickets for the Simply Red Summer ’23 European Tour are available now! Get yours at www.simplyred.com/
    Follow Simply Red:
    / simplyred
    / simplyredhq
    / simplyredofficial
    / simplyredoffi. .
    Simply Red have over a billion hits on TH-cam, have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one in the UK. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe. They have had two US Billboard chart toppers with classic singles Holding Back The Years and If You Don’t Know Me By Now. Every Simply Red studio album has been a UK top ten (with previous release Big Love reaching number 4 in 2015). Hucknall has been the songwriter and bandleader since the beginning in 1985.
    #SimplyRed #HoldingBackTheYears #PictureBook
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  • @elisabethmarx1855
    @elisabethmarx1855 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +650

    Who is listening 2024?

    • @arleenroberts9305
      @arleenroberts9305 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I am listening. Loving it
      In 2024

    • @ryannoble4789
      @ryannoble4789 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I'm still in 1505

    • @jameshealan3540
      @jameshealan3540 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Me

    • @mariapereiraamado170
      @mariapereiraamado170 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Eu adorooooo!

    • @AeroPrimeOG
      @AeroPrimeOG 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      i’ll keep holding on!!!!!

  • @vladavasiljev
    @vladavasiljev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Those were the days when the real music was made.

    • @tmalone2530
      @tmalone2530 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Those days are long gone sadly. RIP to good music and thank goodness for TH-cam

    • @debbymorey7691
      @debbymorey7691 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      One of my favorite music videos on MTV!

    • @LudyLoomy
      @LudyLoomy หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you really think people don't make music like this today, you're kidding yourself. Just look and you'll find a lot of musicians who were influenced by these bands and continued the legacy.

    • @Gentile3234
      @Gentile3234 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @vladvasiljev…
      Priceless music
      & Time…Real
      Lyrics 🥰

  • @Linda98671
    @Linda98671 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +138

    Oh, this man can sing beautifully.

    • @wayneburgess2885
      @wayneburgess2885 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Was it " holding back the years, holding back the tears, because nothing here has grown"?

    • @SusanEva-xv7oq
      @SusanEva-xv7oq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And he was hot! I have a thing for red haired men

    • @mariadulcivetevidal6060
      @mariadulcivetevidal6060 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Divine!!!❤️‍🔥👍👏🌟

  • @chadwindham2979
    @chadwindham2979 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +153

    not a fking cell phone in the audience, just people watching and listening. damn i miss that

    • @charfinch6358
      @charfinch6358 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too

    • @CHE33TS
      @CHE33TS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no just a massive candle haha

    • @BillBene67
      @BillBene67 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great point....cell phones mean you're not IN THE MOMENT

    • @internetmayoooooo
      @internetmayoooooo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well obviously?

    • @chadwindham2979
      @chadwindham2979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@internetmayoooooo ya think?

  • @finnibertlunchiken7792
    @finnibertlunchiken7792 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1281

    One of the greatest voices the U.K ever produced.

    • @jazmynbrown6820
      @jazmynbrown6820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      UK has so much talent. Most of the best singers are from the UK.

    • @robrichardson1284
      @robrichardson1284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      finnibert lunchiken if not .. the best!

    • @garyr7027
      @garyr7027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Dude can damn well sing that's for sure.

    • @patj5330
      @patj5330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      finnibert lunchiken Lucky UK. What an amazing talent.

    • @sallyyoung9136
      @sallyyoung9136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      One of the best ever !!!!!!!

  • @Stratisfied22
    @Stratisfied22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    To sing like that live is pure talent. His voice really cuts right through the mix.

    • @michellechaplin9263
      @michellechaplin9263 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    • @whostroubled
      @whostroubled 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Most Nasally singers do 🔥🔥

    • @user-de3gn3rr6n
      @user-de3gn3rr6n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      No computers to enhance his voice. No autotune to make him sound better. Just a microphone and pure skill. Powerhouse voice! No school like the old school. It will never be that legendary again. Now, we are stuck with this shitty no talent "woke" Era.

    • @luciaferraro7288
      @luciaferraro7288 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@NworNro teu comentário é certo, determinação.!!🇧🇷

    • @plinioedeltrudespereirades7880
      @plinioedeltrudespereirades7880 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@user-de3gn3rr6n😢🎉😂🎉😂🎉❤😂😢❤❤❤🎉😢❤🎉❤😢😂😂😢🎉😮😂😂🎉🎉😂😢😢😮😢😂🎉🎉😂🎉😂🎉

  • @lisadamele1108
    @lisadamele1108 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    My Dad loved this song. He passed away many years ago. Random times like tonight, this song pops up. Whenever I hear it, I feel it’s my dad saying “hello I’m still here with you” ❤

    • @OfficialMickHunknall
      @OfficialMickHunknall หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support❤🌺You have yourself a wonderful day ahead 🌺🌺🥰🎶🎵

    • @pollystubbs3401
      @pollystubbs3401 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, I'm sure that he is ❤

  • @DillanOttawa
    @DillanOttawa ปีที่แล้ว +153

    That voice, those chords, the rim shots, the trumpet with the harmon mute . . . one of the best balads of pop music history.

  • @brianchu3317
    @brianchu3317 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    The 70s and 80s produced the greatest generation of music and songs. Period. Nothing today comes even close.

    • @juliawilkinson9919
      @juliawilkinson9919 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree x l am age 52

    • @normgraham6658
      @normgraham6658 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@juliawilkinson9919 I'm 52 as well and the 80's were the absolute best for music.

    • @sacred1827
      @sacred1827 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@normgraham6658 in 20 years the people in their 50s will say there's nothing like 00s music. That's the passage of time for ya

    • @tammydonaldson9259
      @tammydonaldson9259 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh my gosh his voice was phenomenal. This song takes me back to 16 riding in a car in the way home from the mall just cruising to this. With a few friends. Good days music and times.

  • @SUZANNECARPENTER-ou3je
    @SUZANNECARPENTER-ou3je 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    When we were growing up, the artist didn't need 100 dancers and an elaborate stage design. Their instruments and vocals was all we needed.

    • @debbymorey7691
      @debbymorey7691 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Real musicians playing real instruments!

  • @stehai8177
    @stehai8177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    you couldn't imagine in 2022 that the songs of the 1980s were so perfect. Emotionally have we achieved something stronger since then? Honestly I don't think so...

    • @iliveinthe80s38
      @iliveinthe80s38 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the 80s were the peak of music and lyrical creativity and now we're getting just remnants we need to start cloning these people.

    • @markbarbdearman2157
      @markbarbdearman2157 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree.

    • @kellyskaggs7987
      @kellyskaggs7987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      1970'S & 1980'S ARE ALWAYS PERFECT!!

    • @Gentile3234
      @Gentile3234 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @stehai8177
      Isn’t that the Truth 🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽

  • @clubfukinfooted
    @clubfukinfooted 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    There’s no way this crowd knew how important this was. Literally one of the best performances of all time.

    • @christineclement7532
      @christineclement7532 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Agree with you 100 percent❤

    • @jeremyfisher8782
      @jeremyfisher8782 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get over yourself tool -- Montreux is known long and far -- people GO TO MONTREUX for songs/musicians like this ... just because you didn't have a clue doesn't mean the rest of the world didn't. Not to mention ... this is right in the middle of when "Stars" blew up across the world. Pretty sure at Montreux knew what they were seeing and hearing.

    • @tysimon
      @tysimon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So true.

  • @WhisperingJohn
    @WhisperingJohn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    And he still has that incredible voice now in 2019. Brilliant.

    • @jessicacerdena9245
      @jessicacerdena9245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Esta hermosa canción es un regalo para el alma . Saludos desde Lima Perú.

    • @betsywashburn3727
      @betsywashburn3727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Has he ever performed in the in the United States? I live in Michigan & want to see him in concert here in the States!

    • @sarcasticallyrearranged
      @sarcasticallyrearranged 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Betsy Washburn yes, he's performed a few times in the USA. Unfortunately, they don't usually get much press which is why you should follow on their social media.

    • @ThiefOfNavarre
      @ThiefOfNavarre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He has a 2022 tour planned. Get in there!

  • @wizzywizzcat7005
    @wizzywizzcat7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    WHEN MUSIC WAS REAL!!!!

  • @kariqualters5908
    @kariqualters5908 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    This man’s voice is so naturally phenomenal!!!!!! There just aren’t words…❤

  • @nickw22689
    @nickw22689 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    What a fantastic performer this man is. Nobody else sounds just as good live as they do in their studio cuts as him, too.

    • @meganmorgan8039
      @meganmorgan8039 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree.. but, of course, this was 30 years ago!

    • @lorddarrellnicholls2628
      @lorddarrellnicholls2628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely true, seen him unplugged too.

    • @drew-shourd
      @drew-shourd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He does sound good, but 'nobody? Really, I have to disagree.....besides, this is only about six years after the original release date. And, as a retired professional drummer from L.A., I have heard bands live versions of songs that sound MUCH better than their own studio version.

    • @jesvans
      @jesvans 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@drew-shourd agreed, but, there are those that sound total crap live.
      springstein and Elton come to mind.

    • @michellechaplin9263
      @michellechaplin9263 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @bonganimoyo7764
    @bonganimoyo7764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    HE HAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL VOICE.HE OWNS THIS SONG NOBODY CAN EVER EVER SING IT LIKE HIM .NEVER.

    • @artisticskillz01
      @artisticskillz01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because its about his relationship with his mother.

    • @elainevasconcellos2441
      @elainevasconcellos2441 ปีที่แล้ว

      Com certeza ele é único 😊eu o amo com todo meu amor 🥰😍🤩☺😚🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟🌟🌟⭐🌟🌟🌟❤❤⚘

    • @drew-shourd
      @drew-shourd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      agreed.....and maybe because he wrote it, and those words have deep meaning to him....

  • @bethklauswytrval2939
    @bethklauswytrval2939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Mick Hucknall's voice is clear as a bell and simply beautiful!

    • @drew-shourd
      @drew-shourd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed, crazy how he never puts his name out there, what a cool cat.

    • @michellechaplin9263
      @michellechaplin9263 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @chrismaggio7879
    @chrismaggio7879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Finally someone sings a live version that is more beautiful than the original studio version.

  • @christineclement7532
    @christineclement7532 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Best most influential, talented entertainer in the world today even if he is 63 years old? ❤

  • @74buickapollo
    @74buickapollo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +711

    My eyes fill up with tears whenever I hear this beautiful classic. We were so blessed to grow up in a time when music still came from the soul and memories were stored in your mind and not on a phone.

    • @lweidner6288
      @lweidner6288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I agree with you, I have such a quiet, calm memory of listening to this song when it first came out, I took a bike ride by myself and went down to the St.Croix river and I had my headphones on and I just sat in the grass watching the boats and thinking this song is my life. So blessed to have that memory still to this day!

    • @job4991a
      @job4991a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lweidner6288 kmkmmkmkkmmlmlmlmkkmkmkkmkkkmkmkmkmmkmkkm/okommkomkommkmkkkkmkmkmmkkklmkllmlm(om)) ool) molloml

    • @lweidner6288
      @lweidner6288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@job4991a smh, whatev!

    • @patrickt9864
      @patrickt9864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lweidner6288 this goes right into your soul! I'm with ya!🍻🤙

    • @Belugia
      @Belugia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very nice written sir

  • @stevelloyd9859
    @stevelloyd9859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    This truly is his song. I've never seen or heard him fail to nail it. Every single time.

    • @jeanschweibish5404
      @jeanschweibish5404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And no one can hold a candle to him when they try to cover it.

    • @carolineamondarainsherwood5193
      @carolineamondarainsherwood5193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't think he fails to nail any song. Here I am at home dancing & singing to his songs out of control LOL

    • @mustertherohirrim7315
      @mustertherohirrim7315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Few soul singers have covered it too.
      Whitey wins this time on the vocals.

    • @pike8840
      @pike8840 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jillcrato1680 Whitey not Whitney

  • @rcafiero
    @rcafiero 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    When I was fifteen, Simply Red were my great passion, especially this worderful man. Now I am 56, and I am still here.

    • @user-oh4et5lc7n
      @user-oh4et5lc7n 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly the same here - 56 year old woman. Irony is, although I loved the song in my youth - and have the hearing loss to prove it, playing as I did at top volume over and over again on my Walkman - I lacked the depth of maturity to even understand it. I appreciate it all the more now.

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Still listening in 2024. His best performance right here ❤

    • @user-jy1jf9pt5d
      @user-jy1jf9pt5d หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes'''Mitchs voice😢🎉❤..........his Voice❤....lyrics❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😢

  • @scriptblender2660
    @scriptblender2660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    My mother sang this song to us when we were little. Now that she's gone, I remember her with it.

    • @valeriedavis5992
      @valeriedavis5992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's Beauty. No One and a No Body can take those Memories Away. Can Play it at ur Wish. Keep Holding🎵❤💜

    • @frankfossaceca9616
      @frankfossaceca9616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Keep holding on to those memories of your mom. May they last forever for you. God bless.!!!!!!

    • @ernacapes2811
      @ernacapes2811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@frankfossaceca9616no

    • @thetinman5030
      @thetinman5030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless ya.

    • @suzysalama211
      @suzysalama211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Best memories ❤️❤️

  • @rudylozano437
    @rudylozano437 5 ปีที่แล้ว +396

    Rare -diamond vocals
    Sharp clear brilliant
    Pure talent

    • @debbymabalcon2789
      @debbymabalcon2789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And diamond tooth 😳

    • @TheDude-yw4kn
      @TheDude-yw4kn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now you have auto tune which these Kats use bc they have NO talent or voice. Pure frauds they are

    • @marygarcia1745
      @marygarcia1745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's like he doesn't have to try. It all comes so naturally to him. He looks so relaxed when singing. Amazing!

    • @karenreardon5398
      @karenreardon5398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brilliantly said Rudy. This man's voice is purely angelic. So, so great.

    • @ThiefOfNavarre
      @ThiefOfNavarre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marygarcia1745 Probably thousands of hours of practise. That's what makes it look effortless

  • @willliv1940
    @willliv1940 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Bitter Sweet song for me. My late wife was in Her last stages type 4 cancer when this song was popular. Back in the day after she passed this song would bring up a lot of sad memories. But with time healing comes. When I hear it now I am remember the pleasant memories. S/Red thank you for your awesome song. Good music will endure through all the seasons of life.

    • @oldasa
      @oldasa 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same here. I lost her 2 and half years ago. Sorry for you loss. P.S. That song was about his yearning to find his mother who abandoned him all those years ago.

  • @kellyskaggs7987
    @kellyskaggs7987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Mick Hucknall 's voice is just a pure as it was 20 years ago! BEAUTIFUL & SOULFUL

  • @jasonstratton4343
    @jasonstratton4343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    dude can straight up sing with ridiculous control

  • @Davey1522
    @Davey1522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +731

    I can’t believe he wrote this at age 17, truly a masterpiece.

    • @64caca
      @64caca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Its the story of his mother (Mater) who left him and his dad when he was very young. Most of his early songs are very sad and about that experience.

    • @christopheryasus3666
      @christopheryasus3666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@64caca damn god bless

    • @amylee4965
      @amylee4965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      What? No way! can't believe it either!

    • @pato9498
      @pato9498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Wow I didn't even know

    • @lutherharrington6570
      @lutherharrington6570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Awesome freaking song and beautiful voice that man has no doubt ❤ 🙌

  • @louislawson5438
    @louislawson5438 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    At 68yo I recently had an MRI and asked them to play this song. It felt like a journey in itself. What a voice from within

  • @garytheo
    @garytheo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    What I call a timeless masterpiece by an authentic artist.

    • @RSCRedScreenChaser
      @RSCRedScreenChaser 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      True! I was going to say classic, but masterpiece is perfect definition.

    • @RonBroste
      @RonBroste 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree

  • @troyharpley6358
    @troyharpley6358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    One of the most relaxing tunes and voices of all time . the man has soul

  • @marygarcia1745
    @marygarcia1745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    Possibly the most underrated singer of all time. Doesn't get the credit or recognition he deserves. Quite simply the best.

    • @lilpoohbear653
      @lilpoohbear653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      he's known around the world...

    • @cathychrosniak3742
      @cathychrosniak3742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got it u got it you got it
      I really miss the old days

    • @cathychrosniak3742
      @cathychrosniak3742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oops misspel

    • @philiphoward4966
      @philiphoward4966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Underrated- Never he’s at the top of my list. Absolute Magic

    • @revtomaxx
      @revtomaxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      agreed 100%

  • @Raas987
    @Raas987 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    June 2024 Anyone?

    • @maryjohnson4189nnkb
      @maryjohnson4189nnkb 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Me

    • @crystale801
      @crystale801 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Moi, j'adore!!!! Quel chanteur et quel talent.

    • @AuroraLupetti
      @AuroraLupetti 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      One of the most beautiful songs of all time.

  • @hatshepsut8329
    @hatshepsut8329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    None of the garbage that they call music these days will ever hold up like this! This is real music, real lyrics and REAL TALENT!!! Thanks for all the great music over the years, Simply Red! ♥️

    • @shirleyperry3170
      @shirleyperry3170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True !

    • @shirleyperry3170
      @shirleyperry3170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right on….

    • @christopheroliver148
      @christopheroliver148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There's good music out there. The fusion of Snarky Puppy for example. Sadly, it doesn't get promoted.

    • @dougieb2159
      @dougieb2159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      aww!! you took the words out of my mouth!! not a single scandily clad female , no backing dancer throwing "shapes", no bloody rappers with their horrible "swagger" and "attitude" not to mention expletive ridden obscene misogynistic lyrics, happier times indeed seems light years ago but a mere 30 years!!

    • @Hudson1910
      @Hudson1910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen! I think music went to crap at a certain point.

  • @benvasilinda9729
    @benvasilinda9729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Heard him in concert recently and that voice hasn’t wavered one bit. He is a true vocal talent.

  • @annlamb2210
    @annlamb2210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    What an amazing voice. Effortless.

    • @YllaStar95970
      @YllaStar95970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wasn't always like that. When they were the Frantic Elevators , practicing above the Salford Karate Club, they were often burst in on, and beaten up.

    • @jomarz1828
      @jomarz1828 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@YllaStar95970 , link or didn't happen

    • @monicaleon2601
      @monicaleon2601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jomarz1828 HAha xD

    • @lillyfreeman5126
      @lillyfreeman5126 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jomarz1828 who u? The utube police? U ain't nobody- so stop acting like u hold the truth

    • @antjeuge
      @antjeuge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lillyfreeman5126 Whats do you mean?

  • @lancecollins9278
    @lancecollins9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This song is simply one of the greatest vocal achievements ever.

  • @benjaminvanvliet3385
    @benjaminvanvliet3385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    He is shockingly talented.

  • @josejimenez4890
    @josejimenez4890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    To me one of the most beautiful songs of the 80s... Would like to hold back all those years!!!!

    • @drew-shourd
      @drew-shourd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hahahaha, definitely!!...very well written Jose

    • @rcafiero
      @rcafiero 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes

  • @tylero8595
    @tylero8595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    He has to be one of the greatest singers. His live performances sound better than his recordings. Amazing.

    • @doratiscareno5856
      @doratiscareno5856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MICK HUCKNALL
      Song: ANGEL
      Song: STARS

    • @rcafiero
      @rcafiero ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is maybe the best blues white singer of all times.

  • @ms.monceux4452
    @ms.monceux4452 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    OH MY GOSH!!!! I WAS THERE!! Right in the front row!! Wonderful show!!

    • @marcelapadin7530
      @marcelapadin7530 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow! Que maravilloso 😊

  • @alffltcher9044
    @alffltcher9044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    And that ladies and gentleman is how you nail a live performance. #perfection👌

  • @SincerelyK.S.O.
    @SincerelyK.S.O. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    HOW IS HIS VOICE STILL THE SAME AFTER SOOOO MANY YEARS. SMOOOOOOOTTTTHHHHHHH. LAWD.

  • @shog4267
    @shog4267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    His voice can cure corona virus! 2020 we still have a chance. This song!

    • @elisabethmarx1855
      @elisabethmarx1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's 2021 still going.................................................

    • @bennyyeung2172
      @bennyyeung2172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2022!

    • @shirleyperry3170
      @shirleyperry3170 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bennyyeung2172 yessssss….ahead…..

    • @kingbeat101
      @kingbeat101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love the way you think!!!!!

    • @beverlyrhame3692
      @beverlyrhame3692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣Hog you're not a fan, you're a hurricane.

  • @kjjmusic
    @kjjmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Man I allmost forgot how great he sings....Damn, this is even better than the album version.

  • @leighjones6514
    @leighjones6514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Effortless, talented, full of energy and spirit. The legend that is Mick Hucknall and Simply Red. Freakin’ awesome ❤️❤️

  • @gabbiediaz9282
    @gabbiediaz9282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I can't believe how incredible and effortlessly beatiful he sings, FLAWLESS!!!! I miss my younger years.

    • @debbymabalcon2789
      @debbymabalcon2789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too but look at our memories🤗

    • @fubia44
      @fubia44 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We all do. Took it all for granted while we were there. Now the world is such a mess. I deeply miss being a teen in the 80’s. Oh well, forward we go gen x.

  • @MaddogJones
    @MaddogJones 5 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    As a devout metalhead I have this in my hidden "Guilty Pleasures" folder in my music library and come back every so often to top up my soul meter...

    • @SuperMustseetv
      @SuperMustseetv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love that, i wish i was well off id follow him to every gig.

    • @Jenny-nc4cu
      @Jenny-nc4cu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome! 👍

    • @HETFIELD
      @HETFIELD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      No need to feel guilty at all. We need more of this.

    • @randyhendrickson4735
      @randyhendrickson4735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      No shame man. No shame.

    • @carolinalipski81
      @carolinalipski81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here

  • @hitmandrums
    @hitmandrums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    This is fucking incredible man...
    A lot of people pay all their attention to Mick's voice but miss/don't pay attention to the mic technique he has...That is truly the sign of an experienced/knowledgable/gifted artist...To be able to control the mic like that while creating that magic that he does with his voice...It's amazing man...One of the most talented singers on this planet!

    • @glenndrexler1677
      @glenndrexler1677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THAT VOICE! SO
      DAMN UNIQUE!!!

    • @doratiscareno5856
      @doratiscareno5856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MICK HUCKNALL
      SONGS: ANGEL
      STARS
      👍

    • @fernliddell6380
      @fernliddell6380 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This song - and the incredible man behind it moves me like no other... I believe it is his voice -AND his talent as a great preformer that does it!

  • @paulahawkins5346
    @paulahawkins5346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Could listen to Mick for hours what a beautiful soulful voice

  • @jenniferorlandoludwig7145
    @jenniferorlandoludwig7145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Such a beautiful voice&its just as beautiful today as it was 35yrs ago!!!

    • @christinemariepezel
      @christinemariepezel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fucking A right. Just as great in 2019 as 1999.

    • @sammyvh11
      @sammyvh11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Much better pipes than other stars of the 80s or 70s

  • @teresakramer2438
    @teresakramer2438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Bet he never had to auto tune his voice . He's the real deal💖

    • @rcafiero
      @rcafiero ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Of course he had not. Autotune didn't still exist.

  • @FCKGW1337
    @FCKGW1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This voice is a gift to humanity!

  • @rodrigobarcia2906
    @rodrigobarcia2906 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Singers with heart....Musicians with soul !! All about perfect sound....

  • @shermanowney1971
    @shermanowney1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He sounds so good Live

  • @LavaMan60
    @LavaMan60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    One of the greatest vocal performances of all time.

  • @bridgesart
    @bridgesart 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Still one of my favorites over the years.

  • @gleisonnascimento2048
    @gleisonnascimento2048 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Mr Hucknall seems to be out of this world! Splendid, unique, angelical voice ever heard in my life. Love this ballad and many others🎉❤

  • @quickdrawmcgraw4110
    @quickdrawmcgraw4110 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Astonishing - the clarity of Mick's singing makes it sound like the recorded version. A great, great voice.

  • @edmundwasilewski
    @edmundwasilewski 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Real talent, pure voice

  • @fubia44
    @fubia44 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Don’t be sad fellow Gen Xers, be thankful that we grew up in the 80’s, and for music like this to transport us back, if only for a few moments. Smile at your most treasured memories. See you at the finish line.

    • @KatsCats2619
      @KatsCats2619 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The 80's were amazing so many good songs 🎵 😊

    • @aleda.
      @aleda. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So greatful and passing it to my kids so they may pass it along. ❤

    • @nexus_plexus
      @nexus_plexus 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What an amazing comment! A beautiful sentiment beautifully expressed.

  • @patriciaking62
    @patriciaking62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    One of the few singers 🎤 that sound as good “live” as he does “recorded”!!! Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!😍😍🥰🥰😘😘

  • @paullewis3419
    @paullewis3419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I’m 57 and this song still makes me cry. A lot of personal history invested in this song.

    • @lairdlaszlo
      @lairdlaszlo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. Brings back a lot of very tough times, but also how songs like got me through it.

    • @dougieb2159
      @dougieb2159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my mums favorite she passed away in august 2020 used to sing this to me a lot

    • @indigomoon777
      @indigomoon777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sitting her crying. Turn 57 in 3 weeks.

    • @bruceradz
      @bruceradz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@indigomoon777 time is fleeting, goes by so fast the older we get, we all have the memories tho

    • @grahamberrie2462
      @grahamberrie2462 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great mysterious comment

  • @seymore8480
    @seymore8480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I was 14 years old when this beautiful song was released. Im 50 years old now and it still hurts so good.

  • @billiemitchell73
    @billiemitchell73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    His voice is mesmerizing......absolutely beautiful....

  • @huberthammonds646
    @huberthammonds646 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This song describes the deepest feelings of your heart when it is in pain. Simply wonderful

  • @passionflower932
    @passionflower932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Mick's voice is magical, I 've loved Simply Red for years.

  • @edlicari3909
    @edlicari3909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    And he still sounds just as good today close to 60 years old!! 👍

    • @musicandme1982
      @musicandme1982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He sure does sound Great!and didnt overdue it I hate it when singers change up their songs He keeps it the same as it should be

    • @depaola63
      @depaola63 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @SAYIT AINTSO BEST " Live " version for sure! I was 22 in 1985 when The GREAT, Mick Hucknell ( " Simply Red " ) Broke this timeless classic out !

    • @1978Specter
      @1978Specter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just like me I'm almost 60 years old, LOVE his voice & music. :)

    • @1978Specter
      @1978Specter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the reply. at least you talk me more than others.

    • @mikesolo472
      @mikesolo472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He sounds so AMAZING

  • @elizabethgari4909
    @elizabethgari4909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    His voice is still so amazing

  • @adrienneterzen2604
    @adrienneterzen2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Mick has a great voice, flawless and beautiful in the execution. What a marvelous performance. Wish those days were here again.

  • @feliciabatson9886
    @feliciabatson9886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I love this song ❤ his voice sounds exactly the same and is amazing after all these years. Can we please go back to these days 😢

  • @gordonsellen3698
    @gordonsellen3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    I once made a cassette with this song repeating over and over for one hour. Crazy I know, but what a timeless song. :-)

    • @christopherjhunvallez5742
      @christopherjhunvallez5742 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      #Really?

    • @gordonsellen3698
      @gordonsellen3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@christopherjhunvallez5742 Really

    • @gollycom
      @gollycom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I made a cheese sandwich and gave it to some ants in Arizona and they visited me later that night and gave me the Simply Red picture Book Album 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🛸🛸🛸👽👽👽👽🕯🕯💡🌙🌙🚀👽👽🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

    • @Jenny-nc4cu
      @Jenny-nc4cu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nothing wrong with that Gordon!

    • @keensterd3654
      @keensterd3654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's such an awesome song. I listen to songs I really like sometimes for the entire night so I can relate.

  • @fernando5648
    @fernando5648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One of those songs that take you back in time instantly ! 😌

  • @leafnlore2712
    @leafnlore2712 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    This live version is sublime. I've always adored this song but to see his performance here is everything!!

  • @richvail7551
    @richvail7551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Not very often that I find the live version to be better sounding then the doctored recorded version, this guys voice is so strong and clear. Wow

  • @lorigeorge7430
    @lorigeorge7430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Love that soulful voice. Write another one Red. Love you.

    • @mariapisco4460
      @mariapisco4460 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My love for Mick was born listening this song! My love is lasting till today.........It was, it is ,it will be forever

  • @mkg59
    @mkg59 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I periodically come back to this video. I love the song, but this version of it just touches me to the core. At 64 years of age I hear the lyrics, "I've wasted all those years" and I realize, Mick nailed it.

    • @cynthiagreen6506
      @cynthiagreen6506 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I am 77 and feel the same. It goes right to my soul. Sometimes I cry ,sometimes I just listen and remember

  • @fredsavage4925
    @fredsavage4925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The honest lyrics and crystal clear pureness of his voice! Beautiful

  • @paulsingh9043
    @paulsingh9043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Can you imagine being 16/17 and writing this ?
    Genius!!!!!. Poignant words man.

  • @The-Dom
    @The-Dom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've listened to this daily for a couple weeks now. His vocals are insane.

  • @jeffreyroberts7438
    @jeffreyroberts7438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Probably the best singer I’ve seen live, at Westonbirt, he actually sounds even better live than on cd.......amazing voice..and band by the way!

    • @kitcab3527
      @kitcab3527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      totally agree

    • @luisfabianofernandes2295
      @luisfabianofernandes2295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simply Red e o melhor

    • @rcafiero
      @rcafiero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's so natural. He sing effortlessly. Totally flawless, with an unique style. For me too one of the best soul singers ever. Maybe THE BEST.

    • @Moondoggy1941
      @Moondoggy1941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah just like Journey,

    • @jamesheggs6825
      @jamesheggs6825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Moondoggy1941 steve perry fan bud?😉

  • @keep_it_real_1
    @keep_it_real_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What a fantastic voice..i get chills everytime i hear this 💖

  • @anytrendblog4539
    @anytrendblog4539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    He sounds better than the original recording!!! Always my favorite!

  • @thesacredibis6723
    @thesacredibis6723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Authenticity at its purest form.

  • @user-jl3rx8ys9k
    @user-jl3rx8ys9k 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    In the music industry it's called "You got 1" and this is 1 for sure... Outstanding

  • @rodgercostello9814
    @rodgercostello9814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a voice... Makes u realise why so many major artists have that extra something different from most.

    • @iliveinthe80s38
      @iliveinthe80s38 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well he's an artist from the 80s and most artist from the 80s are truly exceptional talented .They put there heart and soul into every lyric unlike today most are garbage today.

    • @rodgercostello9814
      @rodgercostello9814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Synthisized lol scared to perform live

    • @DlcEnergy
      @DlcEnergy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rodgercostello9814 lip syncing their auto tune music

    • @rodgercostello9814
      @rodgercostello9814 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DlcEnergy lip syncing ....who cares.still excellent.at least he can sing it lol

    • @DlcEnergy
      @DlcEnergy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodgercostello9814 I'm not talking about Simply Red. Do you even remember the last comment you made? "Synthisized lol scared to perform live" I'm talking about those who can't perform live, who have to lip sync their auto tune music. You can't defend those synthesized singers with "at least *they can sing" lol

  • @user-de3gn3rr6n
    @user-de3gn3rr6n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +133

    No computers to enhance his voice. No autotune to make him sound better. Just a microphone and pure skill. Powerhouse voice! No school like the old school. It will never be that legendary again. Now, we are stuck with this shitty no talent "woke" Era.

    • @francescacicone4500
      @francescacicone4500 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Totally agree. Sadness...

    • @jonance93
      @jonance93 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Sadly REAL is GONE....I'm Grateful for the REALITY of my senior years 😊 ❤

    • @wilcojunkie
      @wilcojunkie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Nobody on their phones!

    • @MsGuidas
      @MsGuidas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍❤️🥰😘

    • @amayastrata4629
      @amayastrata4629 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Got to bring something like ‘woke’ into it. Ridiculous. Look up the actual meaning.
      He has a good voice. This is my era. Also you don’t know what the rules are (no phones?).
      There are plenty of people with good singing voices about because that’s being human and generations get their own music. I don’t pay attention to the music of today for the most part because I have enough to listen to from my collection that I’m happy with but if I come across something I like I will play it. Muse for instance.
      Today though, human beings like equality. I actually get paid the same as a man doing the same job as me these days. People of colour have, or should have the same rights as every other human being. It’s not difficult.

  • @bananachild1936
    @bananachild1936 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ladies and gentleman, we did it. We found the only ginger in the world with Soul.

  • @ralphgriffin3493
    @ralphgriffin3493 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That song is a masterpiece thanks Mike and Simply Red for a taste of the best music forever!!!!!! ❤️❤️

  • @bdheine2300
    @bdheine2300 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm crying.. the beauty those two create soothes my soul

  • @MrBuckaroo2014
    @MrBuckaroo2014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This cat hasn't missed a beat in almost 40 years! Bravo!

  • @chicagotransferservicessch2303
    @chicagotransferservicessch2303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a voice stunning

  • @amylee4965
    @amylee4965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh! If this the best! Thanks to Simply Red makes my day!Dear God! They don't make them like this no more No More!!!why,why Why....

  • @ryangreen4450
    @ryangreen4450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What I’d give to be there back in the day to watch this. True, unfettered talent

  • @JoBisbee
    @JoBisbee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    At 68 I am holding on, Bite it CoVid-19. May be getting old, but lived to see and hear the best music.

    • @debbymabalcon2789
      @debbymabalcon2789 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to 73 and im still hanging to bad we could hold on together lets just imagine were together as friends back in the 80s what a good year 1986 🙋👏🙋👍back at yea girlfriend💋

    • @mandycook9037
      @mandycook9037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm with you can't believe I'm 68 my brain tells me I'm still 20

    • @johnhanson4795
      @johnhanson4795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mandycook9037 im 59 and rember me driving semi over the road in old cabovers i would just twirl and ride the rail down like a stripper.invinsisable days

  • @MandyLionRock
    @MandyLionRock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the greatest voices of all time.

  • @mariapisco4460
    @mariapisco4460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Absolutely one of the greatest songs l have ever heard...Mick is at the top of his performance....He's perfect and beautiful...

  • @no1nestandsalone387
    @no1nestandsalone387 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    His voice is so phenomenal I’m so glad TH-cam suggested this amazing talent !