The British soul pop band Simply Red was formed in 1984 by
singer Mick "Red" Hucknall (born Michael James Hucknall,
Jun. 8, 1960, Manchester, England) with three ex-members of
Durutti Column, Tony Bowers (b. Oct. 31, 1952) (bass),
Chris Joyce (b. Oct. 11, 1957, Manchester, England)
(drums), and Tim Kellett (b. July 23, 1964, Knaresborough,
England) (brass, keyboards), plus Sylvan Richardson
(guitar) and Fritz McIntyre (b. Sep. 2, 1956, Birmingham,
England) (keyboards).
The group signed to Elektra Records and released Picture
Book (October 1985), which featured "Money's Too Tight (To
Mention)," a Top 40 cover of a 1982 R&B chart single by the
Valentine Brothers, and "Holding Back the Years," a
Hucknall original that topped the U.S. charts, caused the
album to More...
Review about Simply Red A song that means... | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Home performed by Simply Red
This song I always listen when I'm down or tired, cause it explais some feelings we sometimes fell. I don't know what is, but I listen, cause there are feelings we can't explain, this song explain what I'm feeling inside, by me... A good song, of longing, and other things...
wow this song is truly amazing i first heard it on the movie "love & basketball" & yes even if you manage to break up with a boyfriend or girlfrined it's truly hard to say goodbye sometimes especially if you love them. You will keep holding on & holding back the years that were shared. It's a deep song, I'm only 16 & i understand completly.
I've not heard Simply Red much, but when I heard this song, it reminded me of my relationship with my girlfriend. I wish she could know how much I loved her and love her and will continue to do so... Bottom-line, great song! Well done Simple Red!!
This is a haunting song. The damage we incur in our parents' homes can last a lifetime and affect all future relationships. If we are not willing to examine the defects we bring from these first relationships,we will be flawed for life, leaving those closest to our hearts to say, "Nothing had a chance to be good, nothing ever could". Tragic. We need to live our lives courageously.Examine, question and love, love. JH
absolutely moody, jazzy and soulful - makes my commute mellow, hard for me to relax on the bus but does take you to another place, and I am buying their cd, actually heard the song on the radio 1st and downloaded from itunes, but I am a fan
Hi my name is Sara, I'm from Madrid, Spain, however I now live in Petersburg, Virginia U.S.A.
and I don't hear Simply Red as much as I would like it...maybe it's because where I live now...I
love him...he...in fact made my marriage happen
I was listening to the Red CD Holding back the years and my husband now ask me...who was he? then he purchase his CD'S from that day on....Simply Red is awesome and will always be.
He is certantly gifted.
I have loved this song since I first heard it on Hereward Radio, many years ago, the lyrics are truly beautiful, the musical arrangement, and Mick's haunting voice all go together to make my all time favourite song, and whenever, wherever I hear it, I always shed a tear, and having just lost my mum, who also loved Simply Red, I have shed a few tears recently.
Wow | Reviewer: Geoff
------ About the song Holding Back The Years performed by Simply Red
Great song. One that actually makes more sense the older you get, and have more of those years to hold back and fight back tears on. It's hard to believe he was in his teens when he wrote it; even if he changed it a lot between then and when it was released in 85, it's got such an old feeling to it that it seems out of place for someone in their twenties. Bravo.
I love your music | Reviewer: claudia
------ About artist/band Simply Red
Hi my name is claudia and I am from chile. I am studying english and that is why I can reviewing in this language and if I make any mistake plese let it be.. anyway I love simply red is the best grou I have ever heard.
One of the best songs ever | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Holding Back The Years performed by Simply Red
I love the vocals on this song. Every time I hear it I want to cry. Thinking back on memories that can't be changed. This is a timeless song and I think it is beautiful.
Brilliantly performed by Mick Hucknell | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Positively 4th Street performed by Simply Red
Great song, brilliant lyrics - superbly performed by the wonderful Mick hucknell
Your Mirror | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Your Mirror performed by Simply Red
This is a song what touches me really deep.
i am often thinking of my love when i listen to this song. but even if i done it i also realize that this love cant be!
please my love if read this be sure that i never want to forget you.
hi. | Reviewer: kristhian
------ About the song Thank You performed by Simply Red
just want to say that you forgot to write the second part of the chorus, but is ok, its a great song.
greetings!!!!!!!!!
Luke | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song YOU'VE GOT IT performed by Simply Red
This song is so good to make love to......it really smoothes you
The best song in the world | Reviewer: Lily
------ About the song Home performed by Simply Red
this is most definitely the BEST simply red song ever.................it may even be the best song ever in the history of the world :-)i adore all this excellent music and i am only 15 years old so really it just shows you don;t have to be old or middle aged to appreciate EXCELLENT MUSIC!!!!
Simply Red Lyrics | Reviewer: Susie
------ About the song YOU'VE GOT IT performed by Simply Red
Right, Im only 13 bt im a huge HUGE fan of simply red i fnk all the music is fab and this song is me n me bfs sng so its special as well anywayz g2g bubi x
absolutely enchanting music... and that very first verse, its exactly how somebody feels when he/she is in love...
Sexy | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Mellow My Mind performed by Simply Red
This song takes me away every time I hear it ... to a steamy, sexy, happy place. It makes me want to step onto the dance floor and move the way it makes me feel.
I love this song. It makes a sharp comment on the early 80's and makes a some fun at Ronald Reagan (and Nancy Reagan) "the old man that's over the hill" - which he was, his Alzheimer showing increasingly through in his later years as a president.
Worth hearing still; the critisism of Reagan'omics is still valid in the Bush II years . . .
Alf
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