Simply Red Live on TFI Friday 1996

[@leemurgatroyd7950]

Unbelievable how good this is from Mick Hucknall.

[@garywalsh2799]

Simply fantastic

[@ste8851]

Remember this very well, the look on Jools Holland face , blown away , say what you want about Mick Hucknall he has one of the greatest voices ever and a total master at his craft

[@sandywright1779]

My eyesight not so good..Chris Evans y Peter o Toole Now here comes Mick Hucknall y ANGEL darn marvellous❤

[@JB-ki9ql]

Remember watching this back in 1996 on a Friday evening and my dad came home from a hard weeks work and didn't care much of the music or the tv of the 80s or 90s stopping to listen to this man's amazing performance turning to me and saying "Now that boy can sing son"

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Thank you for sharing!

[@gemma5632]

His vocals are pure gold!!!

[@Ella_Weirdly_Wonderful_World]

Never gets old... the unmistakable voice of Mick Hucknall.

[@antileft6776]

Hucknall. Living legend. One of the greats.

[@Dina6279]

Chris Evans thought he was putting him on the spot, boy did Mick turn it around and blow everybody away! Mick Hucknall...our very own Manchester legend, love him! xx

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Chris knew he could do it.

[@0wls2k]

It was probably all planned to be fair but still doesn't take away from the performance

[@ToniAccoti]

Ma una traduzione?????❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kayeneal-dr8dv]

That amazing, unforgettable voice. Wow!

[@pwebb19]

This lad can sing !!

[@giusygraziato9361]

Awesome! Everything he represents has always lived inside his soul. Big Mick

[@spudtrainspotting9149]

Absolutely outstanding voice and he still has it now. It's effortless for him, so naturally talented.

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Heavy talented, from so many perspectives .

[@gemmastaines5706]

He makes it look so easy!!!

[@teresatimothy8130]

I really like this song. Mick is awesome. This music never gets old!

[@craighorton6975]

Timeless; quality never goes away. The voice !!

[@isatubah3480]

Agreed beautiful ❤❤❤

[@denisebell8422]

Remember watching this on TFI I thought that shut Chris up lol what a voice wow 🎤🎸🎤

[@kml223]

Just asked to sing out of the blue, and this man comes out blasting!! This is the kind of man Mick is, so humble. And, oh, so good!!😊❤

[@sandywright1779]

OPEN THAT DOOR..EXCELLENT MUSIC as another person commented ..jaw dropping ...FAB ❤

[@jackgee7355]

Genuinely think this man might be the best singer of all time... absolutely effortless sat down in a chair singing like an (if you’ll pardon the pun) ANGEL....

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Totally agree!

[@gabrielebader9474]

Now that´ s what my definition of a gifted and blessed singer 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@Sworny69]

Pure vocal class. ❤️❤️💥👊

[@Thomasringpetersen]

Holy shit that vocal performance is Next level......💪

[@kevinbirkett3907]

Mike hacknell is the greatest ever vocalist. I have ever seen live, ever in my life so far. 30 year anniversary tour in Glasgow absolutely incredibly amazing well done congratulations 👏🎉

[@monkwhitley]

The Ultimate Kareoke . What a performance . Nearing National Treasure Status . The press always give him a hard time for some reason . Imo He is without doubt one of the greatest singers of all time .

[@infinitesam5880]

Completely agree 👍

[@kateballam6942]

100% agree with you.

[@upendasana7857]

Definitely one of the best vocalists ever,even Peter O'toole was rocking it and he looks like a hard nut to crack.What I would give to seem them live on tour next year.He has been given a special talent for sure

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Indeed!

[@christianparsons6050]

Like so many here I remember watching this at the time and thinking “wow, I knew he was good but this is just incredible “….TFI and Evans at his best…I loved getting ready for the weekend with a bottle of beer in my hand and watching them all having a great time…all those tv personalities of the time, young Zoe Ball and Sarah Cox etc all living it up on the tv and in the media…it was fun for a while…😅

[@melonhad678]

His voice is amazing even when he speaks...oh i just love him!!!

[@lisalisgarciavillegas1178]

nika s YAAAAASSSS !!! ❤❤❤

[@MariaIsabelAraujo-jt8qb]

His voice is so perfect and beautiful and so good!!! Well done, Mick!!

[@janicerosen]

There's nobody like Mick. Still thrills me all these years later.

[@deevo38]

What a voice, to just do that unrehearsed and smash it like he did, sublime, no other word for it.

[@jeff77200]

Just gorgeous..❤🙏

[@diamond1897]

Possibly the greatest moment in TFI history

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Indeed! ❤✌

[@dariusdoodoo]

You’re not wrong

[@alanflint7732]

Didn't he also get dropped on like this for the release of Fairground? I think he did. Amazing voice.

[@ceciliamoncloadextre3644]

How few, very few can do what you do, sing live, on the spot, on demand! Without a doubt you are FANTASTIC!

[@SonOfAnders73]

he is miming

[@Evggiz]

This is one of those performances when you don't understand is this live or playback until you listen the original a million times Love you Mick. Be safe 🤝 Warm regards from Russia 😃

[@alanflint7732]

I saw him doing this as the program aired. Jaw dropping.

[@tilerman]

It really was Alan. i remember watching this as well, it was amazing. And TFi was amazing, i'd get home from work, and watch TFI and it was the official start of my weekend. Seriously great times and i miss them big time.

[@sandywright1779]

Great Beautiful song❤ I did notice faces in the audience..yee ha OPEN THAT DOoR and FORWARD❤

[@afifudin5081]

Mick Huknall very very smart singer and best singer.good good .. I like it all songs..

[@lmhsfever]

How does this man do it? I can't think of another singer who has the purity and clarity of voice that he has in live performance. Simply amazing!

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Totally agree. Just one thing - now we have another performer. Dimash Kudaibergen. Very young, but so professional. Do not get me wrong . Mick is the best. ❤✌

[@NailHeavenAshford]

Mick and George Michael.

[@danutametz5687]

Dimasz kudaibergen

[@lorenzaponti5783]

The absolute KING!!! ❤

[@Carfer22]

incredible vocal performance.

[@Evggiz]

OMG First I thought this is live, then playback, and now after 1,5 years I finally hear that this is live perfomance!! And I'm singer guys! :D and simply red is my best for all times music and this is one of my favourite song this is amazing and marvelous Be safe genius Mick Hucknall :))

[@judasgoat4230]

Say what you like but Mick Hucknall is talented as fuck

[@aprillroberts]

For some reason in my 30s I never took to this guy , however, I my late fifties I can actually say I think he is a wonderful genius 👍

[@rigsby1454]

That voice!

[@dianaallison6110]

Such a beautiful man w/such a beautiful voice...& to do this song spontaneously..what a trooper! One of my fave performers..& so professional. Doesn't get better than this! 🙂🙂💕💕

[@vishy]

Yeh I remember watching TFI that night and changed my opinion completely about Mick Hucknall that night. That was just such an awesome, natural and utterly soulful performance. Thanks for the upload OBJ!

[@kathreencastillo5633]

I love your voice simply red..?? 😍 you are amazing.. .. Pure talent 😍

[@gary72carol61]

Ohhh wow I remember watching this when it aired and I have never seen it since. Thank you so much for uploading this. His voice is just too good and even out of the blue he pulled that off just like your mate sitting in your living room. Amazing.

[@tonyduggan575]

Remember watching this on a Friday night before going up the local pub, told my mates about it and it’s stayed with me all this time 👍 Saw them live a couple of nights ago, still amazing . 👏👏

[@amberlawrence998]

And he still sounds exactly the same to this day ❤

[@sandywright1779]

Sounds a bit like my partners book bedside reading/the photo of his wife passed away..still by his side as dying Hearts never Desert your FRIEND ❤Mick a beautiful song Thank you! Well Done ❤

[@gretchenthies4909]

love to hear Mick read and his stories. Puts a smile on ones face and love in ones heart.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Yes, it does. He makes me smile.

[@sexynutta]

omg.....this guy knows how to sing.....luv it!! xx

[@anitarikard7038]

Yes he has a very beautiful voice and great personality I love ya mick

[@shawndaheisser3585]

This is an example of Real Talent I have taught my oldest son to love. I have taught him that a singer and musician have real God given talent if they can sound just as amazing in stage live as they do in a recorded track. Ive listened to Mick and frankly there is not a song I do not care for. Peter O'Tool is a bonus in this too. I seen that it was him and I just was in awe. ✌👐🙏

[@Carfer22]

The transformation he undergoes when performs is crazy. He becomes a different person. It's quite scary to think what might have been had he not pursued this career. Talented guy!

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

You got it! I was thinking the same. Talented and very intelligent!

[@raquelcastrocastro1906]

Great performance Mick !!! 💖😘🎶⭐️

[@jacksoncrate]

Man what a voice!!

[@weps8983]

Legend. What a gent.

[@Auntkekebaby]

incredible voice...gift!!🔥🔥🔥

[@virtualinsanity9311]

This guy is just pure talent.

[@terminal-velocity111]

Remember this from 22 years ago. Thanks for posting!!!!!!!!

[@mandymarshall9220]

To stand up and belt a new track out as perfect as that is raw "born with it" talent! ❤

[@manoe]

Mick has an amazing voice 😍❤️

[@savedbygrace777]

Wish he would come to the U.S. A !❤️

[@brandishoogy]

6:36 and on. That voice. Makes me tingle and melt.

[@lintym]

And 2023 still going stronger!

[@wendyowers3492]

He is something else so talented love him x]

[@andolas100]

such a soulful voice I just took it for granted back then benchmark stuff really.

[@twosie7661]

Star performance!!

[@sandywright1779]

EXCEPTIONAL ❤

[@jayhanson4531]

Thanks Danny Baker!

[@amsterdamgirl]

best male singer.

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Unique, outstanding video. The one that makes the history. I hope you guys understand how difficult was what Mick did as something fun. Just try it, if you don't. I know only 2 people who could it on the spot like that: Mick Hucknall and Dimash Kudaibergen. And am 48 years old, multilingual, who has been following all music trends.

[@amariev226]

The natural talent just flowed out of him, at the touch of a button. The glory of passion meets human endeavor. He loves pleasing people.

[@lilyoaks]

We're sooo happy you've finally found your two angels, Mick!

[@petergallagher6920]

One of the greatest pieces of improvised tv I’ve ever seen. They tried it later on with Night Nurse where Mick came through the crowd. That performance was more staged though and didn’t have as big an impact. With Chris Evans love him or hate him he isn’t afraid to experiment in tv & media, which has gained him his success to date. Most other presenters would be quite satisfied with a really good interview. Chris Evans & his team thought we’ve got an unbelievable singer on the show. So let’s plug his single & put him on spot to sing & show off his talent. Even if Mick had been in a mood during that interview (he wasn’t) Chris just showed footage of Mick saying how he loves to sing live & sweat. Mick couldn’t really refuse to sing after that. Chris Evans & his team played this one spot on. Just a shame they don’t bring TFI back & just keep the Stone Roses away so TFI can stay on air!

[@infinitesam5880]

Remember this like it was yesterday. Went down the pub afterwards, even non Simply Red fans said he was incredible 😁

[@mandymarshall9220]

I loved TFI Friday, I never missed it.....

[@jenglynn9]

i watched this live on tv when i lived back home in scotland.Made me homesick.

[@soraiyan]

Me too! this made such an impression on me when i first watched this way back when. thought i'd never see it again. what a voice! thanks for putting this up here!

[@danielpalmersofficial]

I love that man, saw him last year. ✌️☺️

[@CarpeDiem_-]

You star!!!! Been looking for this for years! Memories flooding back!!

[@jaggass]

Mick got more and more into it as the song was playing.

[@dianapatriciaramires9566]

Eras absolutamente bello ❤ mick

[@Nigey]

I too remember this! It's a bloody great performance. Thanks. Nige

[@0wls2k]

I mean, it's actually incredible.

[@mlemmerman]

Jools Holland looking with a face of pure admiration. He goes on to invite Mick Hucknall on his show to play the song, adds piano and a big band and ruins it.

[@mariageraldaderezende9994]

Estou apaixonada ele é demais que voz simplesmente maravilhoso simpático Deus abençoe Mick.❤❤❤❤

[@nataliyakolesnik1671]

Oh my god! Who had a nerve to dislike?!

[@amsterdamgirl]

OMG! A-MA-ZINg VOICE!! LOVE HIM!

[@bumgrape]

Outstanding voice.

[@patriciaduarte8720]

Amo amo essa voz incrível Paty

[@Lordofthewhyz]

8:13 Jools H is like: wtf this is amazing?!

[@McT740052]

Just seen mick for the last time in glasgow 10/12/10, this guy is incredible, very few have such a soulful voice

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Last time?

[@McT740052]

So young, so naive 😂😂 I bought all the magazines and the USB thingy saying it was the last ever time, they got me good!! 🤑🤑

[@RazumnayaM0702]

Мой любимый Мик!❤в моём сердце навсегда!❤️

[@nnhhggffiiiiii]

Unbelievable natural vocals can’t find that any more

[@nnhhggffiiiiii]

That snapshot of Jools- so good

[@DIP4K]

I remember watching this live in my uni days … what an absolute belcher

[@paulineetherington8075]

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! It is bringing back so many memories. And a big shout out to Rosemarie for pointing me in this direction xx

[@ladysteel6019]

My perfect red curly hair man!!!

[@ladeeda2u]

Loved this years ago but lost the video tape! GREAT to see & hear it again. Many thanks for posting (:

[@subterraneanhomesickalien]

Jools knew to be in the moment and this was a special performance.

[@nadinearchuleta6433]

Mick, you're my angel!!!!!!!!1 Amazing voice.

[@meizao4528]

Simply amazing!

[@dennybell3578]

I remember watching that on tri and thinking wow that man can sing

[@elevationnnnnn]

Mick always amazes me when he sings unannounced and non rehearsed. He is simply perfection. I love these television talk shows from the UK. ...when I 'snuff it' ha, ha. I found it odd though, that there was no introduction or handshake or cordial hello-how-are-you between the two greats Mick and Peter. Thank you OriginalBombJack for posting here and on MindField. Your effort was very much appreciated!

[@afiff5865]

Amazing perform never die just brilliant for Mick H nd the best sweet songs