That is Mike Hucknall. He wrote this when he was 17. This was recorded when he was 25. Not Irish, British, from Manchester, UK. The Red in the group's name is because he was a huge Manchester United Football (soccer) fan. You have got to see him perform this live. He sounds exactly the same live, even into his 50's. Talented, soulful man.
This isn't the original, the original was released in 1984 by punk band The Frantic Elevators, Mick Hucknall's previous band. They broke up after and Mick formed Simply Red with a new musical direction. It's available on TH-cam, take a listen.
Was his Mother his teacher also? They kept showing her teaching. And then, what's with the graveyard? Should have reacted to a great live version instead of this video silliness.
Knowing that makes this song more soulful and heartbreaking at the same time🥺So sad that such an amazing song came from such pain, but I guess that’s usually a key ingredient to an unforgettable song.
In a nutshell, he spent his life looking for his mom who abandoned him as a small child. He did find her, she basically said: I gave you up because I didn't want you in my life. I still don't, & shut the door. Now read the lyrics & you begin to understand the pain & heartbreak in his voice as he sings this song. Strangled by the wishes of pater Hoping for the arms of mater Get to me the sooner or later Holding back the years Chance for me to escape from all I've known Holding back the tears Cause nothing here has grown I've wasted all my tears Wasted all those years And nothing had the chance to be good Nothing ever could
He’s English born and raised . Same scenery as Ireland but in England . His voice is still same 38 years on . But age has taken his youthful looks away . Yep big time favorite in 80s British music .
He wrote this when he was 17. His mother left him and his father when he was 3 and his father would not allow him to mention her...thus "strangled by the wishes of pater, hoping for the arms of mater"
My mouth dropped when you said you'd never heard of Simply Red. This is one of his signature songs. He's up there with our soul brothers from another mother like Bobby Caldwell, Jon B. and George Michael.
Mick was 17 when he wrote this song Strangled by the wishes of pater. Hoping for the arms of mater refers to his father and mothers his mother left when he was 3 years old, he was brought up by his father, he had quite a tumultuous relationship with his father. Mick is 60 years old now and can still sing exactly the same 👍🏻😁🏴
Its funny people think gingers have no soul, cause this song made the Top 30 of the R&B/Soul Charts, along with #1 on the Pop Charts. One of the best songs to emerge in the 80s
Mick Hucknall was born in Manchester UK. The lead vocalist with Simple Red the band has multiple hits over 4 decades. Simply Red has had 5 UK No. 1 albums and sold over 50 million albums worldwide. You miss out on this because your musical journey was so insular
Michael McDonald who sang backup and keyboards for Steely Dan and he became a member of the Doobie Brothers, finally he had a very rewarding and successful solo career.
Did compilations with patti labelle on one of her top hits and many other relevant artists of the time. Honestly i think mcdonald is better than this guy not to smear simply red stuff
What WHAAAAAT. This song is a time machine to my childhood. A childhood full of happiness and good memories. We didn’t have much money, but in the 80s and 90s we were rich on music. Go back and look at Bilboard top 100 from 1980-1999 and look at all the artists and diversity. From Rock to Pop to R&B and Metal and everything in between. Time is temporary but memories are forever. We can’t bring our wallet to the grave with us. So go out there and make memories. Listen to music and live for today, because tomorrow is NEVER PROMISED
Legend has it that during an event, the singer was trying to shout the band name, "RED", to the announcer in a noisy venue. The announcer couldn't hear very well, so the singer shouted "It's RED.... simply RED". Thus, "Simply Red" was born.
It’s Michael McDonald that you’re trying to think of. He was in The Doobie Brothers for a time and he did a lot of solo stuff, a lot of session work and some music for movies. This here is Mick Hucknall from Manchester, England. He was the lead vocalist for the English band Simply Red. Released lots of records. World famous. Dude, you need to get out some more. There’s a whole big world out there that you need to see.
That’s so sweet. I gave birth to a surprise ginger, well born with fire engine red hair but became ginger as a toddler. Wasn’t expecting it bc me & my bf were both brunettes, but she got 99% of her genes from her Scotch Irish great grandparents.
From back in the 80s, filmed in Whitby, north east England. Favourite for Manchester and Leeds for day trips. Home to Dracula. Beautiful sound and he's still amazing. Mick Hucknall is the very best of the 80s. Simply Red, they made so many great hits. His voice can't be beaten. He was brought up by his dad.
I had no idea, been listening to Simply Red since the 80's. Never knew that! Ironic now, cause my Dad & I used to duet this song at Kareoke nights in the local pub 🤨
You'd be surprised how much music from the 80s has been sampled over the decades across all genres. I hear things all the time and go, "Oh, that's from ...".
His remake of Teddy Pendergrass “If you don’t know me by now” will blow your mind even more! If you want some classic Blue eyed soul, listen to the Righteous Brothers.
Simply Red is a band, not just the singer- you see all the band members in the video. Please check out their first hit single in UK. "MONEYS TOO TIGHT TO MENTION."
You can not imagine how big they were in the 80s hit after hit, top selling albums. And remember in the uk we didn’t split the chart into genres, pop, rock, soul etc all competing in same chart and Simply Red topped it consistently.
The song was written by Mick Hucknall (the ginger) he wrote the song when he was 17. His mother left the family when he was three. This inspired him to write the song. Also inspired by arguments he had with his father.
The lead singer is Mick Hucknell and he was born in Manchester but these days he lives in Ireland operating a fishing and hunting business from an estate he owns. The video was filmed in Whitby, Yorkshire in 1985.
@@carolflood1134 well he spends most of his time at his estate in Ireland. Some in Sicily where he makes wine and I think he has a place in London too.
@@carolflood1134 he owns the Glenmore Rivers estate in County Donegal, they specialise in salmon fishing but also other country sports, they have a website. He tried to sell up about 7 or 8 years ago but there were no buyers, so he still owns it.
Simply Red are amazing, lots of good stuff from them, Mick still sings this live and sounds just the same, worth checking him out for a live performance
Song came out in 1985, he wrote it at age 17, it's about his parents, Father - Pater, Mother - Mater. His mom left when he was 3yo and never came back. This is his most famous song. Mick sounds the same today as in 1985 and is still doing concerts ❤ The name of this song is, Holding Back The Years
His Name is Mike Hucknall. This group was huge in the 80s. I grew up with this kind of music. There is a concert from 92. If you want to dig his music. He still sings today.
Google says he was an only child and his mother abandoned the family when he was just 3 years old. Supposedly inspired this song which came out in 1985.
I've been watching music reactions on TH-cam for a year now, and I have been amazed and very impressed by reactors who are listening to music that they themselves considered outside their wheelhouse. As someone who's got about 10yrs on you BP, I did grow up listening to quite a few artists you have been reacting to. So I have stepped out of my "comfort zone" of music to listen to genres I normally wouldn't and it's all thanks to inspiring people like you ❤
This is one of those beautiful songs that once you hear, you’ll never forget it. You may not listen to it everyday, but sometimes it just feels perfect.
If you want more blue-eyed soul from across the globe, check out a band called The Average White Band. They're from SCOTLAND but you wouldn't know it from their music! "School Boy Crush" is one of the funkiest tracks you'll hear.🎶
@toniyoung5131 I wasn't implying anything negative. In the 70s, many of us in the states never knew Soul and R&B would come from Scotland. It was quite unexpected.
Mick has an amazing voice! One of my favorite artists of all time. You can't really find a bad song from his catalog. Loved him since early 80's, will always be on my playlist.
The fabulous singer is Mick Hucknall, from Manchester U.K. The name Simply Red, comes from his red hair. His Dad said he couldn't be a successful singing Star because no one with red hair had ever achieved that. So, he called his band after his hair and set out to prove his Dad wrong. And of course he well and truly did. He explained that in an interview himself. It's not from Supporting Manchester United as someone else in the comments claimed.
The singer is English as in from England. His name is Mick Hucknall, but his name does sound like the Celtic heritage (Irish or Scottish). I have never heard Gingers have no soul. Glad you found out they do. This song is a banger. If it doesn't talk to your soul, you don't have one.
This song and others by Simply Red were extremly popular in the late 80's! (Simply Red and Sadé,....so smoothe)! These were musically great times! I increasingly get the feeling that the best in the music world is long behind us. Today there are often no real ideas anymore, and little depth and quality. Well....
Symphonica in Rosso live Mick singing Stars is a must, his voice is amazing and still is! His name is Mick Hucknall and Simply Red is not because of his red hair its because of Manchester United football team and that’s where he was born Manchester England 👍🏻😁🏴
I went to a very wet and muddy Glastonbury ,before it got so big and commercialised . Went down to the main stage to see Simply Red as loved them . They came on stage ,started playing this and the sun came out brilliantly over the top of the pyramid stage .Lit the world up ,everyone cheered .A moment in my life I'll never forget 🌞. Have seen them a few times and always brilliant live .
Your face is freaking priceless 😂😂😂 We never reacted really to what they looked like just how great they sounded. Great reaction as usual my friend and Peace out ✌️ ☮️ 🙏
Maybe we Ginger's (strawberry blonde, in my case) got a few bonuses in other areas, to compensate for the red hair... 😉 This guy's bonus was a soulful, rich voice. 😂
It's 1985, I'm 15 and chilling in my room with this on the turn table. I love that you are finding these gems. Simply Red didn't get the respect they deserved back then. BTW still have that LP
I clicked on this as soon as I saw the title because I knew you hadn't reacted to Simply Red yet. There are other terrific songs you would love. Once again, welcome to the wonderful world of 80s music.
“If You Don’t Know Me By Now” is a MASTER CLASS in vocals
It's a stunner
Absolutely! If you dont know me by now, such a great song!!
Oh YEAH!! Great one!
Stars is another one!
THIS THIS THIS THIS
Simply Red’s cover of “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” is a must hear. Top level talent, indeed, and he’s still got the golden pipes today.
So ... Simply Red stole this from Skilo . O K ...
Considering the lead singer wrote it......er no 🤣🤣
@@santosmadrigal3702NO Skilo used parts in a new song.
@@santosmadrigal3702 only if Skilo was 11. This was produced in 1986.
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, 1972.
This one hits harder the older you get.
Plus, back in the day, we had become spoiled with fantastic music.
Hated it when it came out. Not so much these days.
Truth
How true...compare 29 with 69...there's your life passing by.
Really....in this bad world with Biden and Kamala....thank God that's going to change!!
That is Mike Hucknall. He wrote this when he was 17. This was recorded when he was 25. Not Irish, British, from Manchester, UK. The Red in the group's name is because he was a huge Manchester United Football (soccer) fan. You have got to see him perform this live. He sounds exactly the same live, even into his 50's. Talented, soulful man.
Mick, not Mike.
Great group, saw them loads in concert in the 90's
All these people that know he wrote this at 17 yet don't know how first name?!!
IT'S Mick Hucknall
@@traceyhill7784 Wembley Stadium... I was there
Dude, the 80's were actually no joke for original talent; no matter how it gets ridiculed and parodied.
It was the best. fusion
80’s - what a time to be a teenager and witness all these amazing artists.❤
I would go back to the 80s in a heartbeat.
It was "anything goes." Artists tried new things. It was innovative.
😂 If anyone thinks todays music isn't going to be ridiculed in 40 years is delusional.
What's even more amazing Is that he sounds exactly the same live. His voice is liquid gold.
Agreed!!! They’re amazing live. I love watching their concerts here on TH-cam!! He is unreal!
He should have picked a great live version for even better "shock value". He blew it.
I thinks its a tragedy that young people are only now discovering what real music is supposed to sound like.
*Facts*
I totally agree. They don’t even realize how bad a lot of the current music is. It’s our responsibility to show them what real talent is!
@@lisaspikes4291 Exactly!
And without auto tune.
My favorite by Simply Red " Money's too tight to mention"!
Me too, hope he reacts to it too!
Mick Hucknall is a monster he shagged a rabbit by holding back the ears and screaming "bunny too tight to mention"
Same here
That is a cover
@@lindaneville9270 and?
Came out in 1985 and this is the original song. All others are samples. Don’t let the ginger fool you. Very powerful voice.
This isn't the original, the original was released in 1984 by punk band The Frantic Elevators, Mick Hucknall's previous band. They broke up after and Mick formed Simply Red with a new musical direction.
It's available on TH-cam, take a listen.
I am 58. This song blew me away from the first moment I heard it while in college. Hucknell is a great talent. The song is a masterpiece.
I am 62 and this song blew me away as well! "If You Don't Know Me By Now" is also amazing!
He wrote this about his mother up and leaving the family when he was really young
Was his Mother his teacher also? They kept showing her teaching. And then, what's with the graveyard?
Should have reacted to a great live version instead of this video silliness.
Knowing that makes this song more soulful and heartbreaking at the same time🥺So sad that such an amazing song came from such pain, but I guess that’s usually a key ingredient to an unforgettable song.
@@kbrewski1the video isn’t “silly”, it was very obviously supposed to be snapshots of his youth. Sounds like you’re just not that bright
@Deam7666 He met his mother about 20 years ago, and decided that was the first and last time.
Your face when Mick started singing and then when you saw him. Priceless. Another awesome English band from the 80s. 💜
I was glued to his reaction cuz I knew 😂 was not disappointed, lol
Yes, Pegasus face when Mick started to sing, a beautiful sight 👍 😊
Simply Red, UB40 and Fine Young Cannibals are my childhood. Mick Hucknall like all gingers is fiery.
Yes we are.
Oh yes.@@apsaraa8209
No we’re not, do you want a fight about it?
UB40!!! 😊 I would love to hear him to react to their version of Kingston Town and can’t help falling in love. Amazing band.
I agree love all there music 🎶 ❤
In a nutshell, he spent his life looking for his mom who abandoned him as a small child. He did find her, she basically said: I gave you up because I didn't want you in my life. I still don't, & shut the door. Now read the lyrics & you begin to understand the pain & heartbreak in his voice as he sings this song.
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later
Holding back the years
Chance for me to escape from all I've known
Holding back the tears
Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could
Simple Red is…….simple brilliant.✊🏾🇬🇧
Simply red not simple red, lead singer mick hucknall
He’s English born and raised . Same scenery as Ireland but in England . His voice is still same 38 years on . But age has taken his youthful looks away . Yep big time favorite in 80s British music .
Whitby, home of Dracula. Beautiful seaside town. Everyone from Leeds and Manchester went on day trips there.
I know you meant well but age takes away all of our youthful looks lol.
Youthful looks are overated. If live you look like it. I hate plastic faces
Corretion...if you live, you look like you live
He wrote this when he was 17. His mother left him and his father when he was 3 and his father would not allow him to mention her...thus "strangled by the wishes of pater, hoping for the arms of mater"
Pater? Mater? What they mean?
@JaneCooper190072 its Latin, Pater means father mater means mother
@@matthewbrookes8561 I knew what it meant by the context given, I don't know why you used 2 Latin words in an English sentence
Who cares 😮@@JaneCooper190072
@@JaneCooper190072listen to the song
Mick Hucknall's voice always blows me away. And at 64 he is still brilliant. Simply Red doesn't have any bad songs.
My mouth dropped when you said you'd never heard of Simply Red. This is one of his signature songs. He's up there with our soul brothers from another mother like Bobby Caldwell, Jon B. and George Michael.
Paul Young…..
Doobie Brothers
Steely Dan
Boz Scaggs
Daryl Hall 😍
70 yr old here. Heard it all over the years. This is one of my all time fav songs. Loved your reaction! Genuine well deserved awe.
"How old is this is? It looks new" It was released November 4th, 1985
it's a remake though
@@curtisthomas2670it’s Remastered in 4k Not Remake.
@@MaLi-re6re remake, the original was released in 1982 by punk band The Frantic Elevators. It's on TH-cam
85 was a great year for music.
@@curtisthomas2670 not true Mick Hucknall wrote this song when he was 17 ~ don't put false info out there. There's enough people do that
“If you don’t know me by now” beautiful song!!❤
Not Mick Hucknell’s song
Mick was 17 when he wrote this song Strangled by the wishes of pater. Hoping for the arms of mater refers to his father and mothers his mother left when he was 3 years old, he was brought up by his father, he had quite a tumultuous relationship with his father. Mick is 60 years old now and can still sing exactly the same 👍🏻😁🏴
I heard but don't now how true it is that once he became successful his mother faked having cancer to get money
Simply Red is simply fantastic. You need to listen to more of them. You won't be disappointed.
Mick has one of the greatest soul voices from the UK ever, continues to be top soul singer.
Its funny people think gingers have no soul, cause this song made the Top 30 of the R&B/Soul Charts, along with #1 on the Pop Charts.
One of the best songs to emerge in the 80s
Mick Hucknall was born in Manchester UK. The lead vocalist with Simple Red the band has multiple hits over 4 decades. Simply Red has had 5 UK No. 1 albums and sold over 50 million albums worldwide. You miss out on this because your musical journey was so insular
Beautifully sung by Mick…one of my favourite Simply Red songs
It was filmed in Whitby, Yorkshire. He was born in Manchester, but grew up not far from where I live, the Irish comes from his maternal grandfather
Michael McDonald who sang backup and keyboards for Steely Dan and he became a member of the Doobie Brothers, finally he had a very rewarding and successful solo career.
Thank you!! Glad someone knew who he was other than me!! ❤️
Did compilations with patti labelle on one of her top hits and many other relevant artists of the time. Honestly i think mcdonald is better than this guy not to smear simply red stuff
Mark Hucknall, the lead singer wrote this song when he was 17. His mother leaving the family when he was three is what inspired him to write it.
Mick* Hucknall
@@SkemeKOS My bad, don't know where i got Mark from, great voice though.
What WHAAAAAT.
This song is a time machine to my childhood. A childhood full of happiness and good memories. We didn’t have much money, but in the 80s and 90s we were rich on music. Go back and look at Bilboard top 100 from 1980-1999 and look at all the artists and diversity. From Rock to Pop to R&B and Metal and everything in between. Time is temporary but memories are forever. We can’t bring our wallet to the grave with us. So go out there and make memories. Listen to music and live for today, because tomorrow is NEVER PROMISED
Legend has it that during an event, the singer was trying to shout the band name, "RED", to the announcer in a noisy venue. The announcer couldn't hear very well, so the singer shouted "It's RED.... simply RED". Thus, "Simply Red" was born.
Thank goodness because the actual RED is an awesome Christian Rock band with a lead singer that is from Ireland.
When you say.."I have no clue" you are absolutely accurate
It’s Michael McDonald that you’re trying to think of. He was in The Doobie Brothers for a time and he did a lot of solo stuff, a lot of session work and some music for movies.
This here is Mick Hucknall from Manchester, England. He was the lead vocalist for the English band Simply Red. Released lots of records. World famous.
Dude, you need to get out some more. There’s a whole big world out there that you need to see.
He really hacked that name. I thought it was mcdonald
❤ Yep... it's him! He had a lot of hits - great hits! Extremely talented man!!
God bless all those who enlightened us with their voices!
I was married to a ginger with soul for over 33 years. Cancer took him almost 4 years ago, but in my mind, he will live forever. ❤
That’s so sweet. I gave birth to a surprise ginger, well born with fire engine red hair but became ginger as a toddler. Wasn’t expecting it bc me & my bf were both brunettes, but she got 99% of her genes from her Scotch Irish great grandparents.
I'm so sorry for your loss
❤️💔❤️
Bless x
❤
Hits the charts in 1986 and still sounds fresh. An amazing song
Mick has perfect pitch. You should have seen this band live back in the day. Impeccable.
Simply red live
His voice is perfection
From back in the 80s, filmed in Whitby, north east England. Favourite for Manchester and Leeds for day trips. Home to Dracula. Beautiful sound and he's still amazing. Mick Hucknall is the very best of the 80s. Simply Red, they made so many great hits. His voice can't be beaten. He was brought up by his dad.
His mum walked out on him and his dad when he was about 3. He is a amazing singer and still going strong now.
I had no idea, been listening to Simply Red since the 80's. Never knew that! Ironic now, cause my Dad & I used to duet this song at Kareoke nights in the local pub 🤨
This is the original. They did cover "If You Don't Know Me by Now." And it's glorious!
It's a cover!
I have to say, it has made my day to see your appreciation for Mick Hucknall, his soul and that amazing voice 👌🏽
You'd be surprised how much music from the 80s has been sampled over the decades across all genres. I hear things all the time and go, "Oh, that's from ...".
If you liked this one you 100% need to listen to "If you don't know me by now"
His remake of Teddy Pendergrass “If you don’t know me by now” will blow your mind even more!
If you want some classic Blue eyed soul, listen to the Righteous Brothers.
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes were the original ones
@@justchillin4065 yes Teddy Pendergrass was in that group, he really was the voice of the group.
Simply Red is a band, not just the singer- you see all the band members in the video. Please check out their first hit single in UK. "MONEYS TOO TIGHT TO MENTION."
Have you been living under a bush ,Simply red is one of the biggest bands in the world
He's been living in the world of rap.
You can not imagine how big they were in the 80s hit after hit, top selling albums. And remember in the uk we didn’t split the chart into genres, pop, rock, soul etc all competing in same chart and Simply Red topped it consistently.
The song was written by Mick Hucknall (the ginger) he wrote the song when he was 17. His mother left the family when he was three. This inspired him to write the song. Also inspired by arguments he had with his father.
The lead singer is Mick Hucknell and he was born in Manchester but these days he lives in Ireland operating a fishing and hunting business from an estate he owns. The video was filmed in Whitby, Yorkshire in 1985.
Mick?? Hunting, fishing? 🤯
No he doesn't
@@carolflood1134 well he spends most of his time at his estate in Ireland. Some in Sicily where he makes wine and I think he has a place in London too.
@@carolflood1134 he owns the Glenmore Rivers estate in County Donegal, they specialise in salmon fishing but also other country sports, they have a website. He tried to sell up about 7 or 8 years ago but there were no buyers, so he still owns it.
They have a catalogue of brilliant songs
I love how he shuts the door on his younger self. Epic. He's a film maker. I feel like it was written for me.
One of the most underrated voice, of the 80's!
Simply Red are amazing, lots of good stuff from them, Mick still sings this live and sounds just the same, worth checking him out for a live performance
ED Sheeran Simply RED wonderful Gingers
Ed Sheeran is nowhere near as talented as Mick Hucknell!!
@@youtooaromatherapyyoga2991 makeyou Hate not here,Shame on you, ED is so good...... a lot of Musician are make wonderful Music,Ihate the Hate, quiet
Simply Red did a cover of If You Don't Know Me By Now, it is a must hear. And Gingers have no soul, check out Rick Astley and Ed Sheeran. Lol.
Mick has one of the most soulful voices. He's now 64 years old & can still sing just like that. Listen to the album Stars....epic songwriting ❤
Song came out in 1985, he wrote it at age 17, it's about his parents, Father - Pater, Mother - Mater. His mom left when he was 3yo and never came back. This is his most famous song. Mick sounds the same today as in 1985 and is still doing concerts ❤ The name of this song is, Holding Back The Years
Live version of this is equally amazing! Hucknalls voice is so good
Have spent many a broken-hearted moment with this song.
His Name is Mike Hucknall. This group was huge in the 80s. I grew up with this kind of music. There is a concert from 92. If you want to dig his music.
He still sings today.
I'm from the UK and as a teenager I loved big Red bubblegum and Dr pepper....I've not seen big red anywhere forever
He is 63 years old now and still has a great voice!
Google says he was an only child and his mother abandoned the family when he was just 3 years old. Supposedly inspired this song which came out in 1985.
He wrote this song when he was a teenager. He didn't get along with his Father & his Mother left him when he was very young. He has an amazing voice.
I grew up with Simply Red and watching your reaction made me emotional for some reason. They're truly a top tier group from the UK.
I've been watching music reactions on TH-cam for a year now, and I have been amazed and very impressed by reactors who are listening to music that they themselves considered outside their wheelhouse. As someone who's got about 10yrs on you BP, I did grow up listening to quite a few artists you have been reacting to. So I have stepped out of my "comfort zone" of music to listen to genres I normally wouldn't and it's all thanks to inspiring people like you ❤
This is one of those beautiful songs that once you hear, you’ll never forget it. You may not listen to it everyday, but sometimes it just feels perfect.
Mick Hucknell has a beautiful voice . I've always been a fan of simply Red
If you want more blue-eyed soul from across the globe, check out a band called The Average White Band. They're from SCOTLAND but you wouldn't know it from their music! "School Boy Crush" is one of the funkiest tracks you'll hear.🎶
Love of Your Own! They are AMAZING!
Not sure why coming from SCOTLAND is negative. ??
Simple Minds, Paolo Nutini, etc, etc are Scottish. Talent is what it is.
@toniyoung5131 I wasn't implying anything negative. In the 70s, many of us in the states never knew Soul and R&B would come from Scotland. It was quite unexpected.
From a ginger...thanks for the compliment, man!
And he sounds just as good live
Yes, the ginger is the singer. 30+ years later, he can still hit every note.
Mick has an amazing voice! One of my favorite artists of all time. You can't really find a bad song from his catalog. Loved him since early 80's, will always be on my playlist.
You were thinking of Michael McDonald and the Doobie Brothers
One of my favorite voices. I agree soul to the bone. If you don't know me by now..the best.
Simply Red was one of favourite bands in the 80's. So glad you got to hear it 🧡
The fabulous singer is Mick Hucknall, from Manchester U.K. The name Simply Red, comes from his red hair. His Dad said he couldn't be a successful singing Star because no one with red hair had ever achieved that. So, he called his band after his hair and set out to prove his Dad wrong. And of course he well and truly did. He explained that in an interview himself. It's not from Supporting Manchester United as someone else in the comments claimed.
The singer is English as in from England.
His name is Mick Hucknall, but his name does sound like the Celtic heritage (Irish or Scottish).
I have never heard Gingers have no soul. Glad you found out they do.
This song is a banger. If it doesn't talk to your soul, you don't have one.
This song and others by Simply Red were extremly popular in the late 80's! (Simply Red and Sadé,....so smoothe)! These were musically great times!
I increasingly get the feeling that the best in the music world is long behind us. Today there are often no real ideas anymore, and little depth and quality. Well....
Oh my...Sade...Smooth Operator...so fine!!!
Symphonica in Rosso live Mick singing Stars is a must, his voice is amazing and still is! His name is Mick Hucknall and Simply Red is not because of his red hair its because of Manchester United football team and that’s where he was born Manchester England 👍🏻😁🏴
Agreed a million percent!!! That concert is stunning but Stars is on another level!!! Literally out of this world lol.
Amazing talent of the 80's
I went to a very wet and muddy Glastonbury ,before it got so big and commercialised .
Went down to the main stage to see Simply Red as loved them . They came on stage ,started playing this and the sun came out brilliantly over the top of the pyramid stage .Lit the world up ,everyone cheered .A moment in my life I'll never forget 🌞. Have seen them a few times and always brilliant live .
Your face is freaking priceless 😂😂😂 We never reacted really to what they looked like just how great they sounded. Great reaction as usual my friend and Peace out ✌️ ☮️ 🙏
So many amazing songs. Mick is brilliant. Try 'If you don't know me by now' 'Sunrise' 'Somethings got me started' and 'A new flame'
This was a wonderful reaction. The surprise on your face was priceless.
I highly AGREE witg "If You Don't Know Me By Now".
You will LOVE it.
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This tune hits deep and transports... one of my faves ❤
Simply Red are amazing live, I’ve seen them in concert three times in the 80’s and 90’s, pure class.
Maybe we Ginger's (strawberry blonde, in my case) got a few bonuses in other areas, to compensate for the red hair... 😉 This guy's bonus was a soulful, rich voice. 😂
@Budini67 Red hair is beautiful. You hit the jackpot.
“If you don’t know me by now” - another banger! He sounds the same live, too!! Golden voice!
One of my All Time Favorites. Check out Money's Too Tight To Mention, or Stars...Stars will BLOW YOUR EVERLOVING MIND!!!!! ❤❤😊😊
Omg lol your face when you heard how high is voice went towards the end love this reaction 😂😊❤
It's 1985, I'm 15 and chilling in my room with this on the turn table. I love that you are finding these gems. Simply Red didn't get the respect they deserved back then. BTW still have that LP
I clicked on this as soon as I saw the title because I knew you hadn't reacted to Simply Red yet. There are other terrific songs you would love. Once again, welcome to the wonderful world of 80s music.
I seen simply red live before the advent of autotune and his voice was immaculate maybe the best live voice ive ever heard
You need to hear him sing the song called Stars.
Very underrated IMO. Such a soulful and talented voice/delivery. I simply loved Simply Red.
Simply BRILLIANT!!! I have listened to Mick for all of his career!!!