Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Official 4K Remaster)

[@tamaraallen5562]

That blue eyed soul is nothing but the truth. I love this jam! 😍

[@774Rob]

I went to the Blackpool Opera House with my Mum when I was a teenager. Nobody would go with her to see Simply Red, so I volunteered. That was twenty five years ago and now that my Mum has been gone a year Simply Red is really our music.

[@ronbacon1338]

Song makes me cry. I been through so much as a kid. Now i hate that ive made so many bad decisions as a adult. I gotta work hard and get my life together

[@rosorio25]

This song is as smooth as glass. Close your eyes lay back and remember someone special.

[@3joewj]

This guys voice is incredible, piercing.

[@marksnexus]

I miss the 80s. Was a way different time then... ❤️

[@EAGLES385]

I was born in 83.... And through the grace of God.... After all these years I'm holding on.

[@sshaw1182]

A timeless classic. It's like an old time best friend, you only meet every now and again but nothing ever changes.

[@agnesenid]

Holding back the years..... I wasted all my tears, wasted all those years, nothing had the chance to be good... what a reality to face...

[@chriskrajewski9496]

I categorize this song under blues-pop. Simple tune packed with genuine emotion.

[@edburnside4911]

I love your response. We can put beautiful music around those words,but there's still a lot of pain behind them.

[@Cliff1mooredimeMoore]

agnesenid it's definitely not a hole you climb out of quickly...

[@cloudnizzy]

U can't define art

[@mrreeg]

Chris Krajewski I agree but I have to add this song to the Soul category also, feel me?

[@madchad77]

Reminds me of growing up in the 80s ,damn i miss those days

[@KyleGavinMom]

To my adored son; Losing you took the roar out of my lion heart, the sun out of my sky...I am not capable of understanding why you were taken away so young, I cannot express to the universe enough how meaningful, amazing and good you were, now everyday is cruel...it’s brutal, your absence is like an elephant on my chest...I miss you, Oh god, I miss you so much! I have accepted life gets no better than the 20 amazing years, I was blessed with you. I promise to honor your life and one day sweet boy, I will hold you again...I know you are with me because I wouldn’t still be here if you weren’t. Lifetimes of Love...Mom💔 •Kyle David StrIckland• 6/17/97~1/21/18 ...you used to beg me to stop singing this song in my high pitch aggravating singing, the memories are bittersweet...every thing has a nostalgia of you...😢

[@jamesandrews6435]

God bless

[@lt3943]

So sorry for your lost. Can't even begin to understand your pain. May God give you comfort, strength and blessing you abundantly. You will be in my prayers.

[@joannlittle1807]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[@OptimusElledro13]

Sorry for your loss

[@madomad5864]

😥

[@gerardwhite2689]

I.m old and alone now I wasn't always this broken down old man reminds me of better times

[@woodychadwick9834]

I'm an old man now, all my life I've liked this song. It is so flowing. Everything else is not.

[@Genkimark]

Now THIS is actual singing!! Would the 21st century please take note?

[@russellallen9926]

80s classic, what a voice

[@Fluffybunny750]

Songs like this remind me that once upon a time music was real and the world was a beautiful place ♥️

[@bleesedbythebest]

back when we didn't care who sung the music it just hit are souls!!🔥🔥🔥

[@bernicemiller8412]

As long as songs like this exist, I'LL KEEP HOLDIN ON!!!

[@joaobrusalis6935]

exactly

[@jplangbehn]

Still,,,

[@rorog5892]

Bernice Miller yes

[@rawdonrabot6684]

Bernice Miller

[@drayduffy3121]

Amen baby

[@vivianmartin772]

one of the most beautifulest songs ever

[@corrinaandlenycorrinaandle4065]

Vivian Martin Very True.

[@johnwh1039]

Wow Vivian, new word and imaginative spelling. Well done!

[@martyhuggins3530]

and one of the most romanticalist too

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Yes Vivian.

[@elizabethmamboma833]

Where are the boys now guys?

[@christinacastaneda6319]

This song never gets old.

[@l.a.transfer2894]

The Great Music of yesteryear...no love, no feeling, empty is todays music.

[@kayl2141]

La Daniel Brown yup! Just about money and image

[@neilraymondcartwright6294]

L.A. TRANSFER true

[@7Wonders919]

I could put this song on repeat for about 2 days.

[@thebossman80s]

My dad used to play simply red, wet wet wet and billy idol non stop in the car when I was a boy everywhere we went.Now 20 years later I still remember all the words to all their bloody music

[@maddose4232]

It´s my story too. ahahahahhah :)

[@blorseman]

Respect to your Dad.

[@nickmalnar8641]

Charly85 that's exactly how I feel

[@mitchellmyers5350]

Theres worse to have to listen to.....im still brainwashed with friggin westlife and steps from my childminder....

[@kellieoneal4734]

That trumpet solo is so mesmerizing

[@1978colvin]

I was born in 78 and this makes me think of my early years. When my whole family was around and would gather for Christmas good times 😥

[@BlazeyTV]

JUST SIMPLY TIMELESS

[@marjoriemack7512]

This song is timeless. Describes my relationship right now. I've been holding on to these tears for so long and it's time to let go!

[@UptownShortyBig4]

My favorite song ever written right here. It has so much meaning cause through all the wasted tears and wasted years I just kept on holding on

[@burns46824]

This is one of THE great vocal performances...period.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

A great classic.....

[@blairwilliams136]

could not agree more, what a voice, what a gem!

[@lamunaengenhariaeconstruco787]

Maravilhoso

[@unclerho8388]

Bloody right. Talk about pouring your heart into a performance!!! Bless u Mick.

[@dkav6619]

Tyler Burns with out a dout

[@LeleTriniCad]

I can feel the emotions in this song on my skin. God, the talent.

[@noeperez3582]

This is what you call real music it will be on my playlist for ever

[@Wilders53]

Brilliant song! Takes me back to my youth.being a teenager in the 80s was awesome

[@Debilane23]

I am a music lover, the real deal. My taste rang from Tupac, Taylor Swift everyone in between depending on the song. I can state without reservation this one of the most soulful songs I have ever heard.

[@mariacaruso9281]

Debilane23 I

[@righteousdivine]

Same here. Cheers to great taste in music

[@martyhuggins3530]

what do you think about short people??

[@jorgeno-remix679]

One of the greatest ballads of all time.

[@johnfifer1418]

His voice is Soo beautiful.

[@yoongiwife3242]

Just think he was only 17 when he wrote such a soulful song.

[@KB1305]

Even in 2018 one of the greatest songs ever. Can I get a Amen?

[@DraeanDNash]

Amen!

[@nostradamusus]

Just beautiful! This song deserved the Grammys.

[@charliesochko1901]

absolutely

[@Picnicl]

If you could only save one Simply Red song (and they've made loads of greats) this is the one that it would be cruel to discard. It's Grammy level, absolutely.

[@karameldreem]

:)

[@TVismyopiate]

:-P "Who gives a fuck about a goddamn Grammy?" - Public Enemy. They have a point (music industry is corrupt and conformist, not revolutionary). Yet YOU have a point, too, as does the song. :-) I wish for a world where the popular culture ups its game again, to reflect GOOD ART (meaningful, spiritual-level art). Not this worthless, destructive materialism and fear. Mid-late 1990s was a peak in some senses. The 1980s had some great artists, too. In ALL genres (I like a lot of metal, for example and Metallica in the 1980s were a popular force, of the people, for the people, telling it how it was and not corrupt - then came MTV in 1989). Things have gotten bad since 2000s. 9/11 has a lot to answer for in making people conformist due to fear and surveillance (which is why the powers that be did it - to force negative change, the despicable fuckers). Good art is revolutionary in the face of that negativity.

[@myristicina.]

Nik it was on the 80s billboard

[@rodneykessler2312]

This will never get old.

[@josephpond5626]

One of the most talented Male singers ever.

[@johnIZaUWL]

Dear Lord I honestly forgot how F'ing BEAUTIFUL this song is/STILL IS! I'm in awe of this creation more right now than hearing it in 1987 TOO!

[@markymark7135]

John Erkman Luba singing No more words is almost as great. Such a touching song

[@SA-FormerlyCreamy]

I hear ya. Its funny how I am now reflecting on all the music of my youth (late 70s & 80s) and discovering how great the artists and songs really were.

[@thechaosgoose1178]

superb soulful heartrending song that tells all our amazing ly short stories on this fuckingly amazing and lost blue saphire in the galaxy Thanks for the music SR thanks for father figure MG we will miss you God this year is just overwhelming ...so much loss

[@karynneal5277]

This song makes me cry like a baby but makes me wanna keep holding on for my son I’m a single mom who’s struggling with mental illness and dark thoughts and my life is all out of shape and everyday it seems nothing goes right or gets better and I think like why can’t I just go to a better place but then I think about my son but I was on KZbin just up couldn’t sleep doing applications and praying and this song came on I’m sorry to write my long story

[@treborrobert2]

Karyn Neal , I hope you find happiness. Enjoy the special time you have with your son

[@christymccline5794]

Karyn please hold on and try to be strong. Pray that God gives you the strength to overcome these trying times that you are going through. I will pray for you and your son. Things will get better. Don't give up🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@zorantosic1377]

Dear Karyn ... Life is deeper than any challenge. Do not ever give up, never. The challenge is just a test of your persistence, will, faith. I do Yoga therapy with people who have various mental challenges and the results are great. If I can help you in any way, leave a message ... an e-mail address and I'll send you a program I'm doing with people here in England. Of course, everything is free. I don't sell anything....

[@thailanguagechallenge4498]

Bless you Karyn. You and your son are worth everything...

[@pr9062]

Just keep on going and give that son everything you have...your soul will grow. Fear is your greatest enemy and your greatest teacher. You will not be unhappy forever.

[@kidbean1]

One of the best soul tracks to ever come out of the UK. True Classic !!!

[@jayalexander842]

This song still brings tears to my eyes. One of my favorite songs in the world.

[@Sunshine-uo7cg]

In Jamaica we call this a Big Big tune!! One of the greatest songs ever recorded......was only 10 when I first heard it....3×10 and I'm still holding on...

[@brendonisrael6255]

It’s amazing that a song so soulful and beautiful was inspired by an experience so heartbreaking. However, it’s good to know that the singer keeps holding on, despite the heartbreaking event.

[@SeanBrooks4436129010]

Oh now here's a classic. Yes Sir!

[@davidjadunath1262]

Quincy Jones rated this song as one of the best for the year.

[@byateman77]

yes it is

[@vickyviney7262]

At My age 50 plus I'll hold the years back and stay 50 plus, classic song

[@MeekeeKobellaDrNP]

Wow! I just had a culture shock...Beautiful Music is created by all and anyone from the 80's. I love this and yes I am an 80's baby

[@terryizell6496]

Love this too! 80s baby here as well!:)

[@latintiger]

same here born in 83'

[@luciaalbornoz97]

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 Holding back the tears 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 I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on, so tight Well I've wasted all my tears Wasted all of those years And nothing had the chance to be good 'Cause nothing ever could I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on Holding Holding Holding Holding I said It's all I have today It's all I have to say

[@jayhickey5012]

Kick ass vocals. No auto tune needed.

[@thepaperedsleuth]

I work listening to music from the 70s and 80s, and this one stops me in my tracks, EVERY time! Incredible. Brings back so many memories when life didn't seem so complicated. Miss those days . . . .

[@phillipwsmith4143]

Simply Red has alway's been ground breaking and aheaad of the times. He wrote this song when he was 18.

[@thejesterday70s56]

Phillip Smith Simply Red is the band's name, the singer is Mick Hucknall.

[@phillipwsmith4143]

Thanks

[@randygriffi6489]

Phillip Smith I heard he was 16yrs old when he started writing this!!??

[@tiatee3258]

Yes this is grown folks music

[@thalassafourtines5264]

But he looks like 35 or 40 singing it. Look at his neck.

[@frankw8876]

Some songs never get old. What a classic!

[@karensmith8174]

THESE LYRICS TELL MY LIFES LOVE STORY!!!!!! ALL THOSE WASTED YEARS!!!!!!!!!!

[@bettyannwills4406]

Beautiful song. Need to come back with the 80s music. Great time.

[@ryanpelaez3313]

This song is like a knife cutting through my heart. everytime i hear it. It is so hard when you here songs like this and youre struggling through life.

[@carolynrogers8715]

ryan pelaez, I'm sorry for u, but continue to hold on... it'll get better 😘😃.

[@franklinjoseoropeza1301]

Qué viva Uber, dejen laburar

[@goonluv]

hold on buddy

[@tanieshabrackett7295]

Truth. I hope it gets better for you, dear. Just keep on going.

[@jimmogirl]

You got this 💪Keep holding on 🙏💜

[@TheDarjonmaxwell]

One of my absolute favorite 80s songs of all time!

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Hucknells voice is from another world!!!

[@toniprince54]

I wish that someone could turn back time as I wish these times could go back. I loved them!

[@twocyborgdogs]

After thirty years of hearing this beautiful song, I can relate completely. Thanks, Simply Red...

[@jaywill496]

Just one of those songs where you just completely focus all you have to make it right in life. Through all the bad and good,it always remains the same.Keep holding on,I know I will be.2018 still listening.

[@frankdonaldson8568]

The 80s were the time to grow up in. MTV and all these wonderful groups.

[@patrickgallimore6896]

The soul of this song is filled with beauty, hope, nostalgia, reflection, regret and renewal.

[@johnaustin7956]

A mid 80's classic

[@FedidaMakloufJules]

Thank you for visiting!

[@TheDebgirl12000]

My jam! My daughter was born the year this dropped. I used to sing it to her as a baby. Soulful and senuous. What happened to music like this?

[@cafinario]

+Deborah Garner-Moore it's called extinction.

[@michellerice2469]

The corrupt music industry destroyed this kind of music

[@MrEnjoyBeats]

Damn, powerful music like this is unthinkable these days.

[@MrEnjoyBeats]

***** That's kind of what I meant yeah.

[@jamesragsdale3069]

MrEnjoyBeats Not true. Check out Michael Kiwanuka. It's there, man. It's just supressed in favor of crappy pop music.

[@moonspots01]

MrEnjoyBeats Sad, isn't it?

[@chefboyslim]

+MrEnjoyBeats wish i said that

[@MrEnjoyBeats]

Steve McKinley Why ?

[@jimmyfale6370]

A magical voice this song still rocks even today.

[@gregjackson9604]

It really tugs on the heart two ways - sadness, but heartwarming. I like that. Every so often I turn to this song because it sends me back to the time I heard it. Music is truly magical - it takes you where you want to be.

[@chadsanders6658]

I remember me and my wife got into a argument, I took a drive to cool off and I hread this song on the radio. I had too apologize to her, this song is deep, it touched the soul

[@spoda81]

That's the stuff that makes a marriage work it's a give and take encounter, My wife and I are going on 37 years together and it only gets better when you can agree to disagree

[@pritimapandya2032]

Yes! Tune

[@ProfessorTime]

Not all songs are created equal. This is the ATOMIC BOMB of songs.

[@jordaosouza5359]

É impossível não viajar com uma lenda dessa!! Wow!!!!!! Linda demais!!!

[@alanchico]

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 meet her sooner or later I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on Holding back the years Chance for me 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 I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on That's all I have today That's all I have to say

[@dtownlove10]

+Alan Francisco Who is Pater and Mater?

[@annikag5653]

Whos pater and mater?

[@richardespinosa6115]

thank you for the lyrics

[@petealvarez6251]

that's real bro you said it right

[@ionemartins929]

Alan Francisco

[@roycekaye8005]

Setting in the bar having a few more beers. Excited when we meet holding back the years

[@monicaalonso2610]

Very Beautiful

[@monicaalonso2610]

Royce hello how are you? that your life is not nothing. I have a great affection for you fuistes one of the first that gave me friendship here. I hope you're well kisses and blessings💋💋💋💋🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@bettiniageter2955]

Monica Alonso

[@blkjuanesrose7381]

simply the best, the way he uses his vocals in this song so smooth and the music too. simply red isa great singer,

[@margaritaloya2894]

This is the best song ever made.

[@oluwaseun695]

that voice...one of the best songs ever

[@chaddeez8446]

This one hits you hard.

[@gregeliazar7206]

Holding back the tears

[@zetrader]

Holding back the years, coming back to that song, so good, when music had sense and melody, so 80's, when they made great hits forever.

[@marjoriesuchovsky7913]

This is music, not the trash, sex, drug music there is today. Simply Red kept it simple.

[@estellacohen7122]

After all these years I still love this song and video!! "Nothing ever had the chance to be good,cause nothing ever could. I keep holding on!!"

[@bencurry5295]

Me too Estella :) Life runs out eventually.

[@17fidelio]

I Love you __

[@brendasmith7159]

Blue Rodeo

[@claireryan2588]

Estella Cohen good for u you

[@corrinaandlenycorrinaandle4065]

Estella Cohen Very True.

[@j.talino7798]

Who hear has shed a tear from this wonderful masterpiece...i know i have

[@marseno2147]

What a gorgeous, gorgeous song and a fantastic voice

[@marcianystedt7911]

I was a child when I heard this song... this band is marvelous... thanks for sharing your childhold... its a nice writing. Greetings from Brazil and Sweden!

[@whd5709]

Me too. This kind of music makes me more relieved and counsciouness. In Brazil music has died since the 90's. The "Lambada" was a great style of brazilian music. I hope this actual scenario will be finished soon.

[@vghudson2056]

One of My ALL TIME favorite songs! I simply love it! 😍

[@gacherumuriithi]

people....this is what we call music, I declare!!

[@MJLoverAngie]

Have loved this song, and "Simply Red " since I first heard it on the radio in the 1980's.. So beautiful and full of soul.

[@luannalupp]

Hello Angie, I am Luana. I Know You. I was Michael Jackson's fan.

[@dougskriver6216]

This was my all time favorite in the early 80s, spoke to me deeply. Best voice of the decade, for sure. It's a real shame there are no songs like this anymore.

[@unsheepled]

my fave song of that century ..I have none this century ..what a dreamy voice

[@aleblanc1328]

I agree

[@jamesharvey8166]

This song will always be in heart it has a true meaning!!

[@honeyasonja522]

Ahhhh my childhood..of ALL colors across ALL times and spaces=truth, wait✋! Life still!..may all beings never be separated from the supreme joy the other side of sorrow..blessings upon you all🙏💗😘🙌

[@jdjd5289]

Zexy Wanderer qsd

[@aerofpv2109]

My annual visit to such a classic.

[@suemckenzie5019]

Mum is dying and this song kills me , always make peace with your parents , especially MUM XX

[@donnajacksunn489]

This song will never retire

[@robmartin8670]

People really took a dislike to this guy but man he knocked out some beautiful tracks. This one is stunning.

[@allanburgess4889]

Speak for yourself I think he's great

[@Wheelsx3]

No he's right mick had his critics but you can't beat this tallant

[@timdavis9566]

This is a unique jam-soulful,somewhat sad,yet uplifting as well. It's like a fine wine-it gets better with time.😌🍷🕘🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👍

[@rickjohnson6754]

Just let yourself fall into the music and words, so very sad, but at the same time so uplifting. No music like this today.

[@katdaddy2009ify]

HOW IN THE HELL 12K PEOPLE DONT LIKE THIS SONG YA NUTS J. S.

[@pardeepaujla8709]

This song brings back all my memories from youth. Days spent with my Siblings and Parents who are no longer here.. Even school days.. Wish we could turn back time. 😢

[@MzKenya33]

I love this song....brings back so many memories.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Same here. Summer of 1986..This song touched my soul