First Time Hearing Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Reaction!)

[@dobdante]

Seriously, you are the first reactor ( and I've watched many ) who actually understood the Pater, Mater lyrics. And the rest too. Great reaction.

[@ricmotta2495]

This

[@TheNotedHero]

Shon's switched on. Have noticed really good analysis and understanding from him in many of his vids.

[@lorriredmon8212]

Exactly! Pater and Mater are of Latin origin and he knows the meaning. Very astute.

[@patrickwells8349]

It's where we get words like Paternal, Maternal, Patriarch, Matriarch etc.

[@dobdante]

@@patrickwells8349 Yeah, I had 3 years of Latin in High School

[@cathyyonce8492]

Simply Red was not a one hit Wonder. He is great. He still sings to this day❤

[@gcarap]

Simplly Red was the band name. "He" is Mick Hucknall.

[@johnwinton2209]

His voice is still brilliant.

[@adrianbreland7174]

ExACTLY HIS VOICE IS LIKE NO OTHER

[@jjaniero]

i think he's sold something like 60 million records, far from a 1-hit wonder

[@paulgoodman8476]

He's from Manchester UK and now at age 63 he can still sing with the same clarity and smooooooothness

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

It's crazy how time hasn't touched his voice.

[@laserwizard2]

You aren't lying. He is an amazing singer live. Natural voice with no need for digital manipulation.

[@bella-xp7qd]

He was abandoned by his mother and his father was not easy to be with. He was wishing his Mom would come back, but she didn't. At 47, he became a dad to daughter Romy, now 15, and in 2010 he married her mum, art dealer Gabriella Wesberry. He is now 63.

[@andrewstolpman6743]

Mick Hucknall is one of the most prolific singer/songwriters in recent music history. His voice is velvet, soulful and moving on all levels. He and Simply Red are one the most criminally overlooked, underrated and unappreciated bands. This band is an absolute must have for your music catalog. You will never be disappointed in whatever album you play. Soulful to his very core. It is his essence.

[@patriciawaring]

If You Don’t Know Me By Now is a great Simply Red cover of a Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes song. You’ll love it! Thank you. Love, from Oklahoma 🤍

[@patriciawaring]

Mick Hucknall is English & his voice is full of vibrato. This song is said to be about his upbringing. His mother left the family when he was only 3. It affected him the rest of his life. Glad you checked Simply Red out. Love, from Oklahoma 🤍

[@tracyface1999]

Great reaction! Check out this song by Simply Red “ If you don’t know me by now” . Would love to see You react to it!

[@3generboiler]

There is a live version.. his voice .. just like this recorded version

[@ninawest88]

Yes,that was my favorite one by far. I hope he listens to it soon.

[@tjrivers]

Also, the original Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes!

[@mattmurdock2868]

That "yodeling" is called "Tremelo." Yes, its lovely.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Simply Red are phenomenal. Yes this is about his mum who left when he was 3. This is early 80s. He wrote this when he was 16 I believe. They were HUGE world wide.

[@cathyyonce8492]

Simply Red did not write this song

[@moodaymoom2271]

Mick Hucknall of Simply Red wrote this. You were almost right , he wrote this when he was 17. I , like you think they are incredible. What a voice.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@cathyyonce8492 mick Hucknall wrote this.

[@terrytowelling8114]

@@cathyyonce8492 What?

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@cathyyonce8492 Then who did?

[@jeffstevens4262]

Proof once again that real soul knows no colour. Mick Hucknall was and is one of the UK's finest. 🙋‍♂

[@pisces228]

This is almost 40 years old. I grew up in the 80s. Fantastic decade for music.

[@chrishawkins3376]

He's English. Simply Red are/were a very soulful group. Check any of their hit songs and you won't be disappointed!

[@jeffstevens4262]

Definitely, especially 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' his cover of the Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes classic soul song from the '60's. It's FIRE!! 🙋‍♂

[@r.p.8065]

This is one of the reason why I am a subscriber of this KZbin channel, Shon gets the music and the artist behind them. Not many reactors catch that British father and mother reference in the beginning of the song. 😎

[@ravenmasters2467]

Gave you a thumbs up because i agree but for the record its Latin, not British. Nevertheless Shon is very astute and eloquent. Much more so than most reactors.

[@leslapins7617]

He was abandonned by his mother, this is why in the beggining he says “get to meet her sooner or later”, it’s heart breaking.

[@gemini802]

And he did many years later....

[@nicolegoehr5618]

Motherless child💧 myself can identify Holding on🤍😌

[@89801wink]

Yes. When you know the back story, it's crushing. As a child who's hero (Dad) left without a goodbye...I feel this.

[@sacred1827]

@@89801wink i hear you

[@lizjo7213]

I love this song so much this is the first time I've listened to it in years because it's so beautiful and I get so overwhelmed with emotion that it makes me cry every single time...what an amazing and underrated singer...no way is this singer a one hit wonder...

[@Billybofey]

Simply has sold over 60 million albums and well over a billion hits on here. Doesn’t seem interested in America, which is a huge market for any artist. Shame as I’d love to see this band live. Feels like he’s one of those artists from the old skool. Still playing sell out shows all over Europe since 1985 I hear people say. Anyhow I think he’s a very skillful, emotional singer. Check out his singing for BB.King ! Bless you Sir!

[@lizjo7213]

@@Billybofey "Ma'am" not "Sir"... Liz is short for Elizabeth🤣🤣...

[@sarasotarebel2445]

I believe that Simply Red is categorized as jazz. Mick Hucknall wrote this song when he was 17 years old and it was released in 1985. The band members have changed but they still perform and the music is really great. Mick's voice is magical.

[@ffjsb]

More R&B than jazz.

[@JasonMistretta-wf5ip]

This song is almost 40 years old. Just crazy!! This is when music videos were made to be "little movies." Incredible story that was beautifully filmed.

[@randywatson8347]

Timeless classic

[@missgmoma]

What a voice, not many are blessed to possess a voice like this ❤

[@pwr27986]

This is an all-time great song!!!

[@PeterJPickles]

He wrote this at 17 in 1980s Manchester, this is over 35yrs old :)

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

The black guy he tips his hat to is part of the band.

[@chuckschoch]

I have no idea how/why you only have 45k subscribers, your reactions are always on point and so much better than the majority of the reactors out there. Don’t give up, more and more people are going to discover your reaction videos and you will have the following you deserve

[@michellerutherford9551]

🎉🎉yes

[@leslapins7617]

He’s got rocket, we just have to help with the logarithm :)

[@ravenmasters2467]

I totally agree. Shon is very astute and eloquent. Much more so than most reactors.

[@oskarobit]

Michael James Hucknall has a voice full of soul. Now, at his 60something still got it! As Simply Red, the band, they had a bunch of hits in the 80s & 90. I always say that if the artist is good, check live versions. Try Verona in Rosso or in Sydney. Try songs like: If You Don't Know Me By Now Stars Sunrise Something Got Me Started You Make Me Feel Brand New For Your Babies Fairground There's a lot to choose from!

[@geoffmarsh7986]

Mick Hucknall was 17, yes 17, when he wrote this song and recorded the video. Watch his current today performances, is one of the top 5 LIVE performer in the World. Never mimes at concerts which the majority of US performers do.

[@ebooboo6784]

His voice is perfection.

[@stephaniewilson1153]

Simply Red is so fantastic!! It amazes me hardly anyone ever reacts to “Sunrise”. It’s such a banger he put out later on his career.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Glorious use of the muted trumpet. It has always added a perfect touch for me.

[@hpacheco]

Check out the live 1992 Montreux version. His voice seems even crisper live. And he is so effortless in his delivery. So good!

[@E.Kim_Style]

This is almost 40 years ago! And, he still sounds great singing it today. Check out Bobby Caldwell-"What You Won`t Do, Do For Love".. Hall & Oates-"Sara Smile".. Michael Bolton-"How Am I Supposed To Live Without You".. Rick Astley-"Never Gonna Give You Up"...some Blue Eyed Soul you will love!

[@DiannaChamp-nn1xv]

It's been that long since this tune came out ? Wow I'm nearly 65 and I remember this guy, I love this guy.

[@Mike.L.6528]

Yes. Came out in 1985! 39 years…time flies, but the classic songs can make time stand still! You hear an old beautiful song that you liked, and it takes you back to that time. Classics.❤

[@sarahfoster6765]

They have so many more hits, If you don’t know me, Stars, Money’s to tight to mention, Fairground & many more so please check them out. ❤️🇬🇧

[@athenasbody1544]

Money's too tight to mention is one of my favs!

[@johnsollers5089]

If you like this one. I think you’ll like true by spandau ballet.

[@kimking6036]

If you don't know me by now is every bit as good. You'll want to hear it for sure ☮️

[@Sandra-g7u8v]

Great singer,still singing.

[@Substraal]

And still a great voice

[@nrsvlda70]

They just released their ‘24 touring schedule.. and - Mick sounds even better (IMO) today!! Definitely not a ‘one hit wonder’… but not played as much in US as they are in Europe! Mick wrote this song when he was 17… it was popular over 40 yrs ago (pre auto-tune), so you’re enjoying his true - amazing - voice! Thanks for your thoughtful reaction.

[@MommaCedarSt]

His voice is as good today as it was back then. Very strong vocals. If You Don't Know Me By Now is incredible.✌❤🤘

[@fotosbyduane]

The muted trumpet is just magic.

[@RhondaHill-mi7cw]

This song is from the 1985 album Picture Book Single originally released in 1985 and hit #51 on UK charts. Rereleased as a single in 1986 and it went to #1 on Billboard Top 100 in the U.S. and to #2 in the UK Singles Chart. Nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Duo or Group With Vocals.

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Holding back the years came out I believe in 1985 He has a lot of nice tunes.You should check out , a cover he does called " If you don't know me by now" absolutely beautiful . Great reaction.Ty for sharing this tune with us. ❤️

[@debbicook1584]

That place is Whitby a seaside town in Yorkshire, England. The ruined building at the beginning is an Abbey on the hill above the town. Originally built in 657AD ( yup over 1,000 years ago) then rebuilt in the 13th century in the Gothic Style. Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula, used the Abbey and Whitby as a blueprint for the setting of his novel.

[@timlenard1646]

yeah, this song came out in 1985, so it's much older then one might think...

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

First and biggest hit they had! Very successful band, but this was their best in my opinion! Brings back many emotions from my early years!

[@donnadubyak6504]

Its the quiver in his voice.

[@tadhgflaherty2943]

This was waaaay before your time. Simply Red, simply the best!

[@sergiogarcia3730]

Simply Red “if you don’t” ❤

[@MonkeyFace544]

Money’s Too Tight to Mention, Stars (my fave!), Sunrise, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Something Got Me Started, just to name a few. Mick Hucknall is Simply Red. I love his voice.

[@markstevener6794]

If You Don't Know Me By Now is a cover he did but really shows off his voice!

[@kevinp5119]

One of the greatest songs of all time!

[@JasonMistretta-wf5ip]

Back in the mid 1980s I used to record MTV Music Videos on VHS tapes. MTV used to do the best song of the week countdowns on the weekends. This video & song were one of my favorites that I used to play all the time. Simply Red was/is an incredible band.

[@EileenHall-j9f]

I’m a little old 76 year old British women. Love Mick Hucknall he’s from my neighbourhood. I love your reaction to this, so empathetic, so intelligent, more people should subscribe, your good.

[@matthewrandom4523]

Simply Red's music was the gift all of us were waiting for back in the 1980ies. And Mick Hucknall had the voice! He still has :-) Thank you, Britannia for this eternal milestone in modern Pop Music! I've had the best time in my life in the 1980s and Simply Red delivered the sound. Hugs from a 57 yo German man 👍

[@bethking7348]

It's about his mother who abandoned him at 3 years old. He did this song at 17 years old

[@shenacooks]

Yes, please there is more Simply Red. You will love it.

[@Maisiewuppp]

Simply Red from Manchester, England. Phenomenal band, phenomenal singing from Mick Hucknall whose voice only gets stronger with age. Check out his concert in Cuba which is also on KZbin.

[@Newchangesnewlife]

I never clicked on a video so fast! Mick is an amazing singer. Never a one hit wonder. Check out "If you don't know me by now".

[@sabredesatanas518]

One of my favorite singers! He has a great voice! No NOT a 1 hit wonder! "Holding Back the Years" and "If You Don't Know Me by Now" came out in 1985 I believe.

[@lburton1892]

Stars from Simply Red.

[@aircap]

That little ginger can sing like a MFer

[@13chigrl]

The way I CACKLED 😂😂😂😂 but you are 💯

[@kelievangeesbergen7262]

What is everybody's problem with somebody having red hair quite frankly, were 2% of the population and more special than anyone else! That comment is just straight up stupid! This is about talent not color of hair!

[@kimmycook2698]

Oh man, this takes me back..hard to not get all nostalgic listening to this. Simply Red had a few hits and were a great band.

[@joycewalbert1413]

I'm always surprised by the fact that you are a genius! And so YOUNG!!!!!!! I'm a fan!

[@hshemel]

Thanks Shon for the reaction to this song. This is one of my favorite songs and now will be stuck in my head for days! Keep up the good work.

[@michaelhrivnak9463]

Heart and soul in his voice.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Simply Red "Money's Too Tight To Mention" 🔥❤️🔥

[@shadow1674]

Groovy far out glad you liked. It

[@sarablack2547]

watching younger gens reacting on here it's become almost expected that everytime a song/voice sounds soulful they assume they're black. it's fun to see it happen.blue eyed soul strikes again😊 this seems to be the song most reactors start with.hope you'll do more.

[@andycofin6983]

This song, Stars, and If you don’t know me by now, are some of his top and biggest hits. This takes me back to Taunton, Massachusetts in the late ‘80s.

[@afternoondelight-i7h]

"If you don't know me by now" is also gold. I loved that you were all over the lyrics, and i'm loving the afro you are rocking at the moment.

[@marcieharreld286]

Released in 1985!! 🎶🎼🎵🎸🎤🎧🎹🥁🔥🔥🔥

[@luiscruz9618]

He wrote this song when he was 17 years old,one of my top 3 favorite songs!

[@Til_I_Collapse]

The 80's knew how to do melancholy, that's for sure. I LOVE this song!

[@eviekelpie1]

A very popular group from Manchester UK, with lots of hits. Fairground Money's too tight to mention

[@LGlifeisgood]

He sings just as well today and he sings just as well live , he’s got a fantastic voice

[@londonshirefilms-angelaell8191]

Mick Hucknall has a fantastic voice, and Simply Red brought out some amazing songs.

[@BlockKRowI]

I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Mick sing live and incredibly , he sounds even better live .

[@janicetaylor3721]

Hes from Manchester in England and wrote this when he was 17 about his mother who had left him. Beautiful beautiful voice ❤️

[@kristinholsapple2587]

Ok I am so glad I came to comments because I had no freaken idea what the lyrics meant , I just always sang it because I love the song

[@jodigrace7613]

Blue eyed soul at it's best even at 40 years later. Many great hits. Check out the video for STARS. ❤

[@darrenrogers5735]

Simply Red; simply brilliant!

[@simondavies109]

One of the best songs of the 80s, and that's saying something.

[@lindaartz3297]

He started in 1985. He voice is so clean and pure.

[@gingerbreadman1969]

👍 I know it's on my playlist... Yeah, this song, his voice could wring water from a desert rock.. beautiful. 😎❤️👍

[@rolybling]

Simply Red are from Manchester and they are one of the most successful bands to come out of the UK in the last 40 years, they've had many many hits here and across the globe. Mick Hucknall has one of the best voices in music, period.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

"Talk it over" and "Bring it on back" by Grayson Hugh. Blue-eyed soul from the late 80s.

[@mslisadianemorse]

It’s a cultural Irish way of singing. It’s lovely, with the lift at the end of phrases.

[@nikkikat1325]

Smooooth af…Mick is amazing. He does a rendition of “If you don’t know me by now” absolutely amazing

[@Silverfox1982]

“Strangled by the wishes of Pater, Hoping for the arms of Mater, Get to me the sooner or later”-some of the best lyrics ever in a song-so powerful

[@SharilynBratton]

One of my fave songs ever. Mitch is still singing still sounding fabulous.

[@Renkk17]

This song came out in the 80's.... He also has a Great song called (If you don't know me by now) should be your next song by Simply Red!

[@eviekelpie1]

I second the recommendation for Andy Gibb, Shadow Dancing. Andy was the baby brother of the Gibb Brothers ( Bee Gees). He passed away in 1988, aged only 30. Andy was not a Bee Gees, as he was much younger than his 3 brothers

[@sarablack2547]

i read it was an 11 year gap that's why he wasn't in the group.i assume 11 yrs between him and fraternal twins robin,maurice

[@BailaMorena4Eva]

One of my favourite songs of the 80s and of all time. Perfection.

[@RockinMamaT]

This mans voice is incredible. Thanks for the reaction.❤

[@drazenmustafic4497]

I watch him live 2 times in croatia in pula..his voice is awesome and smooth.legend

[@rhondamcbath6279]

Shon....you seriously shock me at times, I'm a huge enthusiast music, voice, instrumentalist and just love the pure sound of heaven. You said it, just after you were finding what word fit for thos man's vocals in this song. You nailed my friend, it's like a sift yodel. Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees in their song, Zoo much Heaven Barry does this yodel like no other!@

[@YvonneGeelan]

One of the great English singers dating back to the 80s

[@chuckgraf8141]

I got to see them play a show in Mannheim Germany in 1987 or 88 while I was stationed over there in the Air Force. They were just so good live. The singer wrote this song when he was just 17 years old. Amazing band.

[@knockoutking3764]

His vocals are AMAZING!!

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

Simply Red is a great band but this song is next level. Mick Hucknall’s singing coupled with a truly soulful and beautiful accompaniment makes this song an enduring classic.

[@barbarataylor6265]

I'm a New Canadian Sub today. As a 73 yr old girl...I've loved the evolving music scene. Saw Elvis, The Cure, Tragically Hip which is a Canadian band (New Orleans is Sinking) btw ACDC Is electrical terminology. At 50 yr old I discovered Easy E & fell in love (Louisville Slugger) & then Eminem & a new genre opened up for me. Santana produced Smooth & I think you'd like it. We should talk 🤣

[@wakejake433]

Listen to “Money To Tight Too Mention” by this artist also, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”

[@Substraal]

One of the most beautiful voices of the 80 ties and beyond

[@timmieyoung4124]

You need to watch this video live 1970 Chicago 25 or 6 or 24 . Heard this song a thousand times and didn't realize that the lead guitarist tore it all to hell. FIRE!!!!!

[@TheNotedHero]

"If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "Stars" - you gotta check out these two Simply Red songs! So good!

[@joysmith9185]

Simply Red have been in the business 40 years no one hit wonder

[@user-im6ph5cm1j]

WOW I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS THIS SONG, A LOT TO SAY! THANK YOU FOR HOSTING! Song about parents, Pater-Dad -- Mater is Mom.. God is here forever!