Hands down one of the best songs ever made. Released in 1985, and became hugely popular and still is till this very day. The band itself is called Simply Red. The singer is, Mick Hucknall, who, by the way, sounds amazing live. Definitely checkout the live version. Love, love, love this song. Will always be one of my favorites ❤️❤️❤️ Glad you enjoyed this💯🔥🔥🔥 Money's Too Tight. If You Don't Know Me By Now.
It came on in 1985 When it came out we didn’t know who he was because back then we only had Video Soul w/Donnie Simpson and Simply Red was new. The song blew up way before the video came out. The song is about his mother leaving the family and he is stuck with his abusive father and you hear the pain in his voice. He still performs live to this day and the voice is still great
I love this song, his vocals are so raw and soulful that they sound like the soot of flour that has been left in frying oil after frying chicken. This song makes me cry especially as the crying trumpet desperately sings as the song faded off. I first fully discovered this song on a rainy Tuesday in June 2015. My high school had went on a field trip to Spanish Harlem and we had ended our trip because it started pouring. Our coach bus was stuck in traffic hour and I decided to listen to my Pandora. Usually the song would come on and I would skip after the first second, but I decided to listen and give it a try and from that point, I was in love. While I listened to the song, the vibe of the song matched with the ambience of the setting as the rain continued to poor and gently roll down the windows of the bus. It felt like I was stuck in that moment of time. I will always love this song not only because it made me appreciate nature and it's surroundings, but this song is about a how his mother abandoned him a a little boy (true story). Plus this song was a smash hit and I believe it reached #1on the Billboard Hot 100.
I feel you, nice story. I have songs like tht too the reminded me of specific times of my life . Have you ever heard Dionne Farris -Hopeless ? Tht always reminds me being in the car with my family as a kid back in 97. We were at the gas station when I first heard it. It always reminds me of tht moment along with the movie Love Jones. Which was on the soundtrack for the movie.
40 years later and still a classic lol . Great Review ... If you don't have an issue with Rock, you should try Aerosmith " Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" , " Crazy" and " Crying". All three are classics ...
This song always takes me back to thinking about the better times in my life in the 80's 90's and people that I had in my life that are gone now. I wish I was reunited with them in the afterlife.
I love this song. This song came out in 1985.. I was like 5 then, but they really played this song in the early 90's. This song remind me of good times with my siblings and cousins. I think Angie Stone remade this song back in the early 2000's.
I remember this came out when I was 6 years old in early 86 when my mom was pregnant at the hospital bout to have my little brother. So this song means alot to me because I was about to go through changes and become the middle son!! Lol But it's all good!!
This song is in a whole other league/ another level... Song was released Oct 11, 1985. I'm still waiting for you to play Switch - There'll Never Be" 1978 video.
I remember when I was 15 or 16 waking up to this song playing on MTV around 2 or 3 in the morning! It was the first time I had heard and saw this song. I remember thinking that his face and voice didn't match, I love the song but was confused. It always seems like a song about what if.
I listen to this song almost every night. It has a somber yet calming appeal and it was popular on the radio in Jamaica growing up. The video makes me want to connect with my British ancestry visit and explore, it's very nostalgic.
I grew up hearing this song all the time on the radio. You're right about Mick's voice being soothing. At the same time he has so much passion and power within it as well. "Holding Back the Years" is the third single from Simply Red's debut album, Picture Book (1985); it reached #1 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the UK Singles Chart. It is one of two Simply Red songs to reach number one in the U.S. Please react to Simply Red - "Stars" and "Sunrise."
You should check out this song and "Stars" from his concert "Symphonica in Rosso." The stage set is beautiful and video quality outstanding. Of course it is from 2017 so he is in his older age but still sounds great.
He wrote this at 17 yrs old. It's about the fact that his mother left him when he was 3 yrs old & never went back!! That's why he has such pain in his voice when he sings it.
His voice resonates with me. I believe every word he's singing about.
That part !
Its about his mother left him aged 3, and the pain, his dad had to bring him up on his own
Hands down one of the best songs ever made. Released in 1985, and became hugely popular and still is till this very day. The band itself is called Simply Red. The singer is, Mick Hucknall, who, by the way, sounds amazing live. Definitely checkout the live version. Love, love, love this song. Will always be one of my favorites ❤️❤️❤️ Glad you enjoyed this💯🔥🔥🔥
Money's Too Tight.
If You Don't Know Me By Now.
Check out the live version of Sad Old Red when the group performed in Havana, Cuba! It's 🔥
Timeless, beautiful song. I love Simply Red.
This song! His voice! Man!💯💯💯
Classic. from the 80s of course
This is definitely one of the classic song and video of the 80's
He has the most amazing voice.
The 80!!
Great Song 🔥..Very Nice and Smooth 😑👍🏿
I've always loved this song.
It came on in 1985
When it came out we didn’t know who he was because back then we only had Video Soul w/Donnie Simpson and Simply Red was new. The song blew up way before the video came out.
The song is about his mother leaving the family and he is stuck with his abusive father and you hear the pain in his voice. He still performs live to this day and the voice is still great
I used to think this song was sung by a black man when I was a kid 😂.
Brings back memories of driving down PCH on a nice Sunday afternoon just listening to his voice. So peaceful.
I agree💯
Growing up during this time, Simply Red was such an amazing band, and I really enjoyed listening to them. Definitely happy memories from my childhood.
Classic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love this song
I love this song, his vocals are so raw and soulful that they sound like the soot of flour that has been left in frying oil after frying chicken. This song makes me cry especially as the crying trumpet desperately sings as the song faded off. I first fully discovered this song on a rainy Tuesday in June 2015. My high school had went on a field trip to Spanish Harlem and we had ended our trip because it started pouring. Our coach bus was stuck in traffic hour and I decided to listen to my Pandora. Usually the song would come on and I would skip after the first second, but I decided to listen and give it a try and from that point, I was in love. While I listened to the song, the vibe of the song matched with the ambience of the setting as the rain continued to poor and gently roll down the windows of the bus. It felt like I was stuck in that moment of time. I will always love this song not only because it made me appreciate nature and it's surroundings, but this song is about a how his mother abandoned him a a little boy (true story). Plus this song was a smash hit and I believe it reached #1on the Billboard Hot 100.
I feel you, nice story. I have songs like tht too the reminded me of specific times of my life . Have you ever heard Dionne Farris -Hopeless ? Tht always reminds me being in the car with my family as a kid back in 97. We were at the gas station when I first heard it. It always reminds me of tht moment along with the movie Love Jones. Which was on the soundtrack for the movie.
You painted a vivid picture. Maybe you are a writer and don't know it.
I love,love this song!! Beautiful voice!!
This song resonates with me because for the last 8 years I found myself stuck in a rut.
40 years later and still a classic lol .
Great Review ...
If you don't have an issue with Rock, you should try Aerosmith " Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" , " Crazy" and " Crying". All three are classics ...
this a good one. great reaction ❤
This song always takes me back to thinking about the better times in my life in the 80's 90's and people that I had in my life that are gone now. I wish I was reunited with them in the afterlife.
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I love this song. This song came out in 1985.. I was like 5 then, but they really played this song in the early 90's. This song remind me of good times with my siblings and cousins. I think Angie Stone remade this song back in the early 2000's.
Listen this song right here yes yes and yes!! Great choice!!
I discovered this song a few months ago and it's a little sad but i love it❤
I remember this came out when I was 6 years old in early 86 when my mom was pregnant at the hospital bout to have my little brother. So this song means alot to me because I was about to go through changes and become the middle son!! Lol But it's all good!!
This reaction warmed my heart thinking about childhood memories.
This song is in a whole other league/ another level... Song was released Oct 11, 1985. I'm still waiting for you to play Switch - There'll Never Be" 1978 video.
Good song.
I remember when I was 15 or 16 waking up to this song playing on MTV around 2 or 3 in the morning! It was the first time I had heard and saw this song. I remember thinking that his face and voice didn't match, I love the song but was confused. It always seems like a song about what if.
ohh yesss this used to be my song....brings back so many memories
No Cap Simply Red Did This💯
🔥🔥 I love this song!
I listen to this song almost every night. It has a somber yet calming appeal and it was popular on the radio in Jamaica growing up. The video makes me want to connect with my British ancestry visit and explore, it's very nostalgic.
Maybe you could go one day. 💕
Nice song, my parents used to listen to this song all the time. First time seeing this video...
I grew up hearing this song all the time on the radio. You're right about Mick's voice being soothing. At the same time he has so much passion and power within it as well. "Holding Back the Years" is the third single from Simply Red's debut album, Picture Book (1985); it reached #1 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the UK Singles Chart. It is one of two Simply Red songs to reach number one in the U.S. Please react to Simply Red - "Stars" and "Sunrise."
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You should check out this song and "Stars" from his concert "Symphonica in Rosso." The stage set is beautiful and video quality outstanding. Of course it is from 2017 so he is in his older age but still sounds great.
It's Only Love from Simply Red is my favorite. Holding Back The Years was their first hit, I believe.
We keep saying it, 80s is the TRUTH lol!!!
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All there songs are good!!!!! brilliant!!!!!
Back in the days I used to think he was black I love this song so much thanks for reacting 💓
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This song was released in 1985, included in Simply Red’s debut album titled: Picture Book
Classic! Love the 80's
Cold 🥶 guy legendary
He wrote this at 17 yrs old. It's about the fact that his mother left him when he was 3 yrs old & never went back!! That's why he has such pain in his voice when he sings it.
Gotta check for HOLD ON by BRAND NUBIAN, which samples this jawn.
most of their stuff aint for me, but "If You Don't Know Me By Now" always gets me
Can you react to Hall&Oats
Sara Smiles and many more, thanks in advance 🤗🤗
Yesssss! Love Hall & Oates.Also: I Can't Go For That, Method Of A Modern Love,Private Eyes, Possession Obsession. John's vocals on that are amazing!
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I second this!! Hall and Oats is the shit! Let me go listen to some of their tracks now! One of my favorite groups.
@@mushmouth610 What's your favorite song from them?
1985
If you like this, please check out Angie Stone's cover that was on the Love & Basketball soundtrack.
OH, Shawny I forgot to say Bruh, check out The Isley Brothers version of this song man its fire.
He does a cover that's great "If you Don't Know me By Now".
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Check out Fairground Special Edition (it's the R&B version) by Simply Red.
msn you been called to a higher power dogg. follow it.
1986
Pleaaaaaase check out: Never never love from him 👌👌👌👌
1985, I think
Money's too tight to mention .by simply red ..
IT'S CAME 1987
React to Teddy pendergrass turn off the lights
Angie Stone did a GREAT cover of this song for the Love & Basketball soundtrack. I actually prefer her cover to the original!
Love this song