Simply Red - Holding back the years & It's only love (Havana 2005)

Live performance from British band Simply Red, recorded at the Havana El Gran Teatro in Cuba in August 2005
I first saw this concert on TV and recorded it on Video. I was so enthralled with it as I really think it is the best concert Simply Red have ever done

[@geniegoodrow1287]

I sit here listening to some music and Holding On plays. It’s such a great piece of music that I sit and play it over again and over again and again. It’s March3, 2024 and this is going strong!

[@JudithLemole-cy8pk]

You're very right about what you woke on the comm

[@stephenb.mashaya2446]

Same here

[@stephenb.mashaya2446]

This is real music, it stands the test of time

[@derlynmarcia.1842]

Me too!

[@derlynmarcia.1842]

​@@stephenb.mashaya2446me too!

[@user-kx3sv3xw1x]

Mick sings with absolutely no effort, yet the power of his voice is The Best!!

[@nerrelcrowl8682]

WTF ..... is wrong with people putting a thumbs down to this ....SERIOUSLY are you all tone deaf & don’t know good music when you hear hit !!! He hasn’t changed still sounding AWESOME ♥️♥️♥️

[@almarosanena2702]

Thank God for artists like Simply Red, and his songs, so incredible good!

[@tinapica8589]

😊😊

[@robertchilton9861]

Simply Red has a hell of a voice he is one of the greatest and a legend

[@chriskelly6559]

Mick Hucknell?

[@nanaprn7809]

I always thought that this wonderful singer was Simply Red. Never heard that his name is Mick Hucknall (sp) and that the group is Simply Red.

[@58jennypenny]

he might be in his 70's now but, that voice is just as magnificent as it was back in the day.

[@user-dt3rz2lz7q]

Mick is 63 years old, but l get it, holding back the years right? 🐨😘🦘

[@rosemarymorris245]

Exactly when music was great. Miss these times😢

[@SuzyQ334]

Gorgeous. I hate being old but I love being old enough to remember this fabulous music. xxx

[@brucewayne3602]

absolutely !!!

[@jeaninekessely2563]

Indeed

[@jamieAnnebailey68]

Yes I feel the same 🥰

[@nazbrit]

Saw Simply Red live in december 2016. I'd bought two tickets and my hubby didn't want to see him live :( So, i took another friend, whose husband had died a year previously. We had a fantastic time and his voice is astonishing! So glad I didn't miss it. And very happy Mick's found a lovely wife and has kids now. He deserves every happiness!

[@jeralyncoaxum7805]

I love this song❤ I've played it over and over again. I've been hurt over and over again. When does it end?? Gant get a break.

[@franciscolinhares1492]

E afila anda

[@GaryGrace-pl6si]

🇬🇧❤🇬🇧

[@nelma5871]

Gosto muito viajo na menti ❤❤

[@suzannacafe9644]

Juste magnifique bravo même pas une ride❤

[@maddman18210]

Simply Red, of the best 80's bands ever. His voice is crystal clear every song. This band is so tight and I must say one of the most impressive live versions that I have ever heard. They can Rock! But there music is just simply amazing! Love this band. Brings back days at the China Club In NY back in the 80's.

[@queensny3887]

Ahh, yess..Monday nights!!😃✌❤🌞🌊

[@mireillescicluna9785]

The true musicians are timeless ❤️

[@neilmcgrory39]

Too True

[@s.b.d.manager1272]

He is oozing talent, always has. He's amazing. His voice feels so right. I don't know how else to say. He's just the best.

[@terrybentley9936]

I have loved this song ever since I 1st heard it yrs ago. It has a special place In my life. It's not going away.

[@deidrebroadnax5814]

I miss this kind of music and you. The memories make me cry, good times, exceptional music!

[@avi23771]

This was the 80s my dear... best times and definitely best music !!! Not like today garbage!!!

[@diamondgreen9752]

@@avi23771 lpbyd

[@jeffsims9907]

Yes, good memories....a good cry is good sometimes ❤

[@middleton617]

Amen

[@myraalvarez3480]

I have wasted many tears& years...I can relate.

[@richardmarino2732]

This is one of those rare, timeless songs that reminded you of what was to come before you actually lived it. Holding back the years came out when I was around 21. Even then, at such a young age, whenever I heard that song I knew it was speaking of things I would eventually experience later on in life.

[@tonyrebel63]

Enjoy your days here on earth, tomorrow is never promised. I found this song about 2 years ago and each time I listen to it its like the first time all over again.

[@connymitchell83]

I remember when I was young, my mom loved Dean Martin because she said he opened his mouth and without any effort the music rolled out, that is what I see with Mick. No effort, just rolls out. Luv it Mick ❤❤❤❤

[@markmedino4333]

The older i get,the more i appreciate this music.And Mick is phenomenal singer even at his age.

[@brucewayne3602]

any age, any city, any country, any planet !!!

[@luciabernreiter8483]

Yes, I agree

[@lynholmes-kotiadou8873]

Omg… brings me back a few decades , good old memories love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@trentalexander2413]

The arrangements on this performance was just exquisite!!!

[@jpallen719]

Simply Red reminds me of all the good and happy times I experienced in the eighty’s….. I didn’t realize how good they were…….

[@vichy7661]

This has the uniquely Carribean tempo, beat, soul, just love the muffled trumpet sound. That's all I have to say....

[@connymitchell83]

I miss truthful loving men, not lying fictitious ones, this is one❤❤❤❤❤

[@juddysballs41]

I watched simply red preform at the entertainment center in 1987 and then met Mick at the Melbourne Underground VIP room in 1989 Beautiful gentle guy who had the time to meet and greet us teeny boppers back then 😢

[@any2xml]

what a great blue soul! When I arrived in Australia, i heard this song often. Thank you KZbin recommendation engine! I keep holding on ...

[@rogeliolara6924]

Es un privilegio haver disfrutado esta música tan especial los que vivimos en esa época, creo que somos afortunados escuchar esta voz tan hermosa

[@mariereboul69]

Excellente voix, un souvenir qui n en est plus un depuis longtemps. Sa voix est juste sublime. En plus il la varie volontiers. Sacré groupe et monsieur. Éternel à jamais. J adore ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SofiaDias-ev7gl]

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[@SofiaDias-ev7gl]

M😢

[@marycorzette6562]

I wish there was still good music like this out here in 21'

[@juddysballs41]

If only. Now it’s songs like that potana cardi B . If it’s up it’s up it’s up it’s up it’s up it’s up it’s up That’s all she says 😂😂

[@hymanbrown375]

I Wish, that there was great music like this also in 2021

[@neilmcgrory39]

Saw simply in TO 90..Still Sweet ❤️

[@almaaguila7196]

@@juddysballs41 6 7 wu6w666e6w66ey67eú~< 7 u otryoyo uyu7]] y]] 6yyy]uus que 7 uuuuuy 6éyuu7ee777777u7uu767u~

[@michaelmolina6780]

I was born in 1991 and my dad introduce to the 1980's music and then i found 60s music and ❤ love them classic music treasure 70s rock and 80s i also love the 90s and early 00s music has change not clean or drugs ,sexaul related .anymore what a shamed

[@Marigold976]

I had the pleasure of being at this performance….in Cuba. Pure love all around. Sending love to Havana from Miami & NYC. Missing everything

[@hymanbrown375]

Great for you

[@34littleb]

Sung with such emotion, what a voice, what a performance ❤

[@danelle5628]

OMG! I love this song... so long ago & so many memories..It almost makes tears again!

[@michaelhuffenberger6882]

What a voice. It never changes.

[@sunshine28827]

I feel the same way time is going so fast wish these day was still around😢

[@solangecoelho6263]

SEMPRE AMEI ESSA BANDA. SÃO DEMAIS. ❤❤❤❤

[@Tech1493McKinziepest-sm6km]

Goldich und süss.

[@hmr1504]

Love it even more now. Used to play this on repeat. One of my favorite albums. Beings back such good memories. Still holds up today.

[@barbomonaretta8261]

Wonderful show! But I can not forget the suffering of the ordinary people in Cuba.

[@ghostandbell2006]

The immense natural confidence...the excellence of pitch .. that first note☆☆☆☆☆X☆☆☆☆☆ ... The stage presence in EVERY video/performance...never an over embellishment...the Joy presented...what a mix by the engineer....the AUDIENCE!!!!!... a top vocal front person in my weird book which includes Jello Biafra and Al Johnson/U.S. Maple .....those stellar ☆everything♡ co-vocalists i mean phhhhhhh/uggggg♡

[@marialafferty5129]

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[@neilmcgrory39]

So BEAUTIFULLY, 4 U and I .... ✌️❤️

[@neilmcgrory39]

1 more time , please

[@marialafferty5129]

Still love the song

[@shernazirani8271]

Listening to this beautiful number in year 2021. Remembering when I was 21 years everything was everything.

[@paulalmond6123]

Simply the best live recording I have ever heard in 40 years.

[@brianjames2192]

So True

[@treadhead]

GREAT VOICE , LYRICS & MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT ----- ****** WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariongarthoff1051]

Wie wahr.....❤

[@pult1836]

Holding back the years Thinking of the fear I've had so long When somebody hears Listen to the fear that's gone Strangled by the wishes of pater Hoping for the arms of mater Get to me the sooner or later, oh Holding back the years Chance for me to escape from all I know Holding back the tears 'Cause nothing here has grown I've wasted all my tears Wasted all those years Nothing had the chance to be good Nothing ever could, yeah, oh I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on, so tight Alright, oh now Well, I've wasted all my tears Wasted all of those years And nothing had the chance to be good 'Cause nothing ever could, oh yeah Oh I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on Holding Holding Holding Holding, la-la-la, la, la-la I said, ooh, yeah That's all I have today It's all I have to say..NoWar...

[@BUSISWEKHUMALO]

Thank you for the lyrics ❤

[@stuarthudd5276]

My god this man was fantastic and I seen him in cardiff live fabulous mis this music x I was going through a very difficult time one this song but this keep me going xx

[@cherryKhat]

Yo soy jóven, no llegué a disfrutar de la maravilla de música que había en otras épocas, esto es una joya, un tesoro. Lo que transmite este hombre es inigualable. No solo canta bien, tiene ángel!

[@Juanjesuspcd]

Fijate si son joyas que siembre seran escuchadas y cuanto mas tiempo pasa mas se escuchan son obras maestras

[@keilormiranda-solano793]

tienes buen gusto

[@cherryKhat]

@@keilormiranda-solano793 gracias! 🥰

[@almasalazar6185]

Concuerdo contigo...aunque no soy tan joven🤭ya que nací en 1987,en los 90's, tuve mucha influencia de música de los 80's también por mis hermanos mayores y entre esas joyas, la música de simply red y en especial la voz de éste gran artista 😍🥰❤️lo escuché por primera vez con "holding back de years" y me enamoré de su voz y todo lo que transmite. Larga vida para Mick😊

[@jeanschreck7413]

Love the song holding back the years at 76 makes me cry a little but l try and not dwell in the pass years

[@jackiemorrison6024]

I'm 67 and feel the same

[@missymason2377]

❤love 2023...more 😊good to see you..beautiful human 😊

[@lilym2432]

I love his voice, gives me chills

[@benpotaka5893]

Amazing

[@PaulEvans-vc8ot]

Me too

[@margaretgrant3357]

check out the video of him singing My Way.hairs up on the back od the neck

[@connymitchell83]

I love Country Music but I love this music 🎶 so much because it’s calming.❤

[@markh5892]

This is absolutely phenomenal!

[@rubyzdaughter]

Met this man many years loved his music always ❤

[@IzabelParis]

We’ll keep holding on, Mick. Thank you.

[@Ahhhhhhhhh430]

Mick Hucknall is so talented!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@barbaracampbellcashwellben5266]

SIMPLY RED I LOVE THIS SONG I'LL KEEP HOLDING ON

[@simoncarter8645]

I Have The Best Situation Of Singing Along Side Of This Gentleman In Earls Court Getting Ready To Open Up The Show The Next Day.❤😊

[@anngranit4794]

Listen to his voice !!! Unreal ! He sounds exactly (!!) The same ...now thats amazing ...i saw him performing when i was 16 ...:)

[@leepitts8129]

October 2021, nostalgia is keeping me going and it's at a premium

[@soniamarialima8068]

Certainlly

[@caroldavies7043]

As I get older the songs have more meaning and I feel them and remember where I was and who I was with. Carol

[@lynellvickerman893]

This is the type of music we will never have again . Sad. Most of the music you can’t even understand today . Love Simply Red.

[@indhudarmc8062]

Simply Red very best singer in the world All the band members very best very best video about Simply red

[@nanaprn7809]

His name is Mick Hucknall.

[@sandykeniston2104]

I miss that kind of music also.puts me right there When the song was playing back them lol :) brings my soul out to there . When life was slow&easy

[@sheilabrewster3620]

What a beautiful song, done by a very talented singer. Great words, how true. 🎶

[@keysigonzalez2847]

Yo vivo en Colombia pero mi gusto músical siempre sobrepasa Otros gustos musicales y amo está música 🎵 esquisita Love here 🇨🇴👠🎼😂❤ loviusito simple reD

[@capri4502]

Haven’t heard this song in a while. Love it even more now.

[@lueldosantino5559]

Simplesmente beira a perfeição. A perfeição só em DEUS, mas é simplesmente maravilhoso esse conjunto da obra. O intérprete nos leva a uma viagem pela imaginação de tudo que há de melhor e mais romântico, a banda em perfeita harmonia, magnífico. Gratidão.

[@vincentparlante6274]

He still sounds as great as he did back when he first dropped this great ballad . A masterpiece and timeless

[@cherylbarnard]

This guys voice has stayed the same over the years. Unlike these groups of today.

[@sharmainemyles7450]

I miss 2 good soul .music feel good music

[@aliceyoung4513]

I don't care how many times they change lead singers,they still nail it ❤❤😊🎉😊my Temps old n new

[@damiandavid6212]

What an artist and Singer.....................its only love that you give...................

[@grisselmayanreina5688]

Recuerdo ese día, fue uno de los mejores de mi vida. Privilegiada de disfrutarlo en vivo. Majestuoso concierto.

[@dacildosobrinho7889]

Que teatro é esse?

[@loynaz31]

Quisiera ir a verlos

[@auraluca450]

,se bucură de voi oriunde 😂live mă DISTREZ și Bucur.

[@gemagutiez7361]

Creo que el teatro en Rio de Janeiro ​@@dacildosobrinho7889

[@thereserobinson-barbee3749]

This music helps me through my day, we will never every here music like this ever again in this life time Mick AKA Simply Red he has a voice that is totally Awesome he can SANG!!!! His ass off the man is just always on fire with his songs, I would love to see him in Concert, this music that’s out know, it’s just a total Mess I really feel sorry for this Generation know, because what they are listening know its definitely a hot ass mess.

[@666jalba]

Wonderful performance by Mick, but the orchestra adds to the awesomeness!

[@traviswright3343]

His voice didn’t change

[@jenniferlaman70]

Somehow this song, Holding Back The Years, popped up on my music. I never searched it. Funny thing is, this song meant a lot to me in the 80's. A gift from the music gods ♥️

[@lorijones8095]

YES!!!

[@jerewarden2963]

That's the way it happens it pop up at right time to look back on our journey

[@a.wilcox5690]

Every time I listen to this, I enjoy it. Has more meaning as time goes on.

[@brendadickenson6743]

Love this version. Shows he is so timeless, perfect what you just need to hear and relax to.🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethsales1543]

Like the good wine...

[@scottclute7443]

Hat's off to Mick Huck all!!!!

[@scottclute7443]

Mick Huck all!!!!

[@fernandovascogama300fernan8]

Um artista completo

[@danielamiriello417]

Love Mick Hucknall and his amazing voice !!!

[@caroleallen7946]

His voice is even better if that’s possible

[@jofrances3296]

Love Simply red the best just so many memories listening to this ❤❤I’m holding on ❤

[@luciacampos3766]

Não me cansa de ouvir simply Red, amo desde de jovem. 🇧🇷🫶🎶💘

[@karenreardon5398]

Spectacular performance! Bravo!!!!!

[@cheryljones878]

He is simple programed on phone. Got cds and tapes. My man. ❤ only love that you giving me.

[@bbrcummins1984]

Back when this country still had class

[@annettajackson5638]

WOW WHAT A PERFORMANCE!👏👏👏👏

[@claudiabrum6646]

É muito estilo gente! 👏👏👏 Sempre fui amante da música boa e o Simple Red é simplesmente de tirar o chapéu!!!! São perfeitos no que fazem, ele chega no palco e arrasa , contagia com sua voz marcante. Eu simplesmente amo !❤❤❤

[@connymitchell83]

He is unbelievable,so much talent, voice like only can be God given ❤

[@yosikodais248]

Love me some Simply Red!!❤

[@MarkEastman]

This song breaks me down. So true and so fitting

[@AllenCameron-eg3bn]

Fell in love to that song❤

[@connymitchell83]

Wish we had more passionate music like him❤❤❤❤

[@luizoliveira296]

o cara tá cantando ao vivo e a impressão é que tá dentro de um estúdio, que voz é essa!.beira o absurdo como esse cara canta 👋👋👋

[@Dr.J.Garlock]

What an amazing talent. I’d venture a guess that the majority of todays “top 40” musicians could not perform their music live, unedited & unsynthesized as this! Hats off to them for a great performance!

[@maryschneider2759]

Simply The Best.

[@rogerhansen7310]

I crying when I heard this,,,love that voice!!! Its crazy,,I nearly forgot!!!😁❤❤💯

[@patriciabradley8267]

One of my favorites

[@benpotaka5893]

Such a unique voice, 80's legend 🎤🎶

[@donnavorbach215]

Agree! And so expressive with great rhythm!

[@benpotaka5893]

He carries it so well 30 years later

[@davidsmith-ol4wo]

Pretty good in the 90's with "Stars".

[@loynaz31]

Beautiful music ever….love it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@glennstermania]

I must be in HEAVEN, right now! Incredible. Mick Hucknall, mate, you are amazing!

[@MariaIsabelAraujo-jt8qb]

Me too!!! Day or night I am always in heaven when listening to his songs. Mick is a legend!!❤👏🙋😍

[@josealexandrealvesdearaujo8133]

Faz bem à mente e ao coração lindas musicas

[@tinedaae6422]

Øøøø

[@user-ze9iw5pv1p]

This song brought back so many memories!!

[@jamildias2112]

SEMPRE FUI SEU FÃ ? SUAS MÚSICAS SÃO UM HINO PRÁ DORMIR E AO MESMO TEMPO SONHAR.

[@alessandrabeckan364]

Trepar também 😂😂

[@T4531600]

What an artist

[@corycunningham1100]

Damn he still sounds good!

[@macdaddymgiarc]

That was filmed 16 years ago right???

[@Saucyakld]

Love his music, so much better than all that screaming and carry on. Even my Dad agrees hahaha!

[@dirigoelectric]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIi5lmR9fNumarc You’re welcome. And yes, this guys awesome

[@claudiabrum6646]

Eles são magníficos! Excelentes! Os melhores!