Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Official Video) REACTION

[@veldafilzen8170]

Your grandfather has excellent taste in music... and a wonderful grandson!

[@denisetinto1828]

Your grandfather seems to have an exceptional grasp of music. ALL of his choices are top notch. It is commendable that you honour your elders the way you do. You have a very loving family. They are very blessed to have a grandson like you. And, yes, this song "cuts to your heart". Cheers from Canada

[@yankeeladee02]

Beautiful post ❤️

[@georgekininmonth2070]

Hi, I've heard you talk about your Grandfather so many times, that I'd like to request an on-screen meeting with this inspirational person. Think about it won't you? George

[@debbieslizoski4025]

Yessssssss!!!! That would be so fun to see!

[@bethneubacher8985]

Your grandfather must have passed a lot of himself along to you. It would be such a joy to see and hear from the gentleman who made you who you are!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

I think he’s taking about holding onto hope that things can get better as your life advances. Looks like his childhood was difficult, he wasted all those years and all those tears hoping that his situation would get better but stuck in a place that is kinda at a standstill - where, as he says, “nothing had the chance to be good cause nothing ever would” Meaning, had he stayed there he would have been stuck in that life without any options to grow, that’s a depressing prospect and a big reason why poverty is such a vicious cycle. It’s that feeling of being trapped without hope, and it’s passed down generation to generation for far too many people. But leaving and experiencing new things, it opened up his life to a bigger world, so he’ll keep holding onto that hope that there is better out there, as he leaves his past behind. I think it’s something we all kinda go through as we mature, I know I did. My small neighborhood on NYC I thought was how all the world worked, boy was I wrong. When we’re young and our worlds are small, we tend to think our surroundings, circumstances and situation are all there is to life, but then we get to branch out as we get a little older and more adventurous, and it changes our perspective on the big wide world. This song is really deep.

[@danielolson5378]

His childhood was tough to say the least. His mom abandoned him when he was only 3 years old and grew up with his father and no siblings. His father could sometimes be abusive. Mick Hucknall, the singer, wrote this when he was 16.

[@thegorn68]

Mick Hucknail hitting those notes at the end. He can still bring it.

[@lamusiclover2264]

He is amazing live. He was one of the best live performers I have ever seen, and he sounds as good or better than on his recordings!

[@slashdisco]

Just heard Mick talking about this song on the radio the other day! He said he wrote it when he was 17, before he left home, in a kind of trance - he didn't really understand what he was writing. He came back to it in his early 20s and realised it was about his fears of letting his childhood go and moving on into adulthood.

[@xoxxobob61]

Quite amazing to write a song like this at 17!

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Nobody wants to feel smothered but definately be thankful for parents who love you.. some of us grew up without that and long for that type of closeness.. God Bless..

[@SuperAdviceGuy]

That's some serious soul great vocals.

[@dos-fslady3140]

We don't only hold on to childhood memories, we sometimes hold onto the pain that went with them. As hard as it is, we all need to try to cherish good memories, but let go of old sadness. Heaven knows we've all got enough sadness to endure right now. Posted with love!

[@bz4kh]

Yes, you’re right....I can’t let go of the past and wishing I could go back and fix so many of those wasted/hurtful years 😪 makes it hard to sleep at night

[@terriertz6837]

Sad but true.

[@BogusOp]

Simply Red - named after his football Team , Manchester United and Yes , He is a Ginger manc

[@keithalanbaker535]

I was very young when my grandparents on my mother's side passed away and I was never that close to my grandparents on my father's side so this song makes me wish I knew them better.

[@nickshields1011]

The best U.K. vocalist of all time, include the rest of the world as well. Songwriting, production, performance, amazing!

[@lilyliz230]

To parents we are always their baby,my dad introduced me to one of his friends as the baby,I was 54 yrs at the time lol

[@AuthorNicoleEglinger]

What an amazing singer/band. His voice is impeccable!! You can't blame a good mom. Now, I get to be Grandma. Never take it for granted. Both my sets of grandparents are gone now!!

[@corvus1374]

Mick has such a beautiful voice.

[@duckbilledmonfrogga]

I was raised off and on by my grandparents due to family violence. I will cherish them as long as I have breath in me.

[@adderman1950]

His mom walked out on them when he was 3 and he argued with his dad all the time which is basically the thrust of the song which he wrote at age 17.

[@mosesmartin1763]

Grandpa has great taste in music.

[@matthansen758]

I just want to once again applaud your great range when picking 70's, 80's and 90's music, you really pick the ones that mean so much to us! Love your work and passion! Now I'm going to be a bit sneaky and request something entirely different to this song, but I really feel like you'd appreciate Rainbow - Stargazer. Insane vocals and storytelling that have you hooked to the very end, you're spellbound and in awe at Dio's way to tell a great story.

[@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. She left him when he was 3 years & did not return. God is here forever!

[@babyfry4775]

Great song. He was abandoned by his mother and his father was stern I believe so he had a rough childhood. He has such a soulful voice. Loved your reaction.

[@LadybugLuv]

Please react to Level 42 - Something About You! These two songs go together in my mind! 😊

[@jocelynhaeberle1401]

Mine, too!🥰

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes!!

[@saflynn14]

Love that song! Great choice 👍😁

[@wahn10]

You're right - those two songs are kept in the same beautiful place in my memory.

[@rebeccamae9720]

I feel the same way!

[@lcozzarelli]

I think the original “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” was by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes.

[@sharonlofton8645]

Yes. That's where teddy Pendergrass started

[@anitarikard6241]

Yes it was but simply red can do one awesome job sing that song he is one great blue eye soul artist

[@anitarikard6241]

Mick wrote this song about his mum she left him and his dad when he was 3 he never had a mum love his dad never remarried .he said altho he's dad lived him he was kinda cut and dry as in telling mick just get over it get on with live he didn't know how to be kind I guess to mick I think he was being hard so mick wouldn't get hurt so easily in life. Mick wrote a song to his dad in his last album about a good dad taking care of his son all by myself.

[@anitarikard6241]

I mean love sorry

[@jameshoffman7599]

@@sharonlofton8645 Teddy sang lead vocals on it.

[@peterhudgens8817]

A beautiful song that tells the story of surviving a tough childhood.

[@marieogara1036]

Beautiful reaction, James. Find your own special path through life, or repeat the same old story without thinking , what if....? Until it's too late to try, change something, control anything in your life? Always keep what you love and value, and just leave the rest behind.

[@Rxanne28]

"Hold on to them forever.." Do that. Hold on to the good memories. Because not everyone has Grandparents that are close to them like you do. Or parents. GOD Bless you and Everyone.

[@amorodioamor4388]

Howard Jones. No One Ever is To Blame. From this era i think of this song and it. But i never see anyone react to No One Ever is To Blame. When someone does everyone will

[@walshaw2]

The Lyrics "Strangled by the wishes of Pater" refers to his father and "Hoping for the arms of Mater" refers to his mother leaving him with his father when Mick was only 3 years old....He named his band "Simply red" after his hair color, his politics and his favorite soccer team Manchester United, which is where he is from.

[@marielaveau5321]

To see him sing this live has been on my bucket list for a very long time. 💜💚💛✌️

[@petekingfish]

You should introduce us to you grandfather, he sounds like someone we should know

[@unndunn1]

This came out when I was in college. Great artist and song.

[@jamesaaron7211]

I get your interpretation, but I think he’s more taking about being haunted by his childhood, and crippled by his inability to let it go and see hope beyond it. One of the easiest ways to distinguish depression from sadness is that when someone is depressed it feels like a forever thing, I have always felt this way and will always feel this way, whereas sadness though painful feels somewhat ephemeral. So here he is in effect saying that his domineering father and absent mother cast shadows on his outlook that still darken his skies to this day, and he feels they always will. Ironically, it’s a very interesting song for a person as young as he was at the time to write, it’s more the angst of an older person in some ways. But it’s an incredibly beautiful song,

[@karenchalas8761]

He was raised by his Dad...his Mother bailed on him when he was 3.A good song is "Stars".OR " For The Babies"

[@christinerobinson548]

Your Grandfather sounds like a wise and loving man, you are so lucky to have him in your life. It's not such a bad thing to have a mom that wants to hold on. When you are truly grown you won't have to tell her anymore.

[@patriciogamboa488]

Your grandfather has an amazing taste in music

[@6644charlie]

You are a breath of fresh air to so many of us, and yes at 69 years old and a grandpa, I hold back the years that I cherish, with my kids, and grandkids. Thank you George, for your honesty. And this was why I scribed to your channel.

[@jebaker6942]

Iam 65 and love this song as much as the first time all thoes years ago. I respect how you cherish your grandfather keep him close. He has impeccable tast in music. I like him and dont know him.

[@andrewwordsworth8974]

The song is beautiful. My friend you're beautiful. Thanks for the video and your reflections, I appreciate it very much.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

And to think Mick was only 17 years old when he co-wrote this beautiful song? What maturity, what a voice - he's been one of my favorite singers ever since.

[@cnatview]

Thanks for your reaction, James...... Been a few years since I have heard this song and it took me right back. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@samhunt9380]

I love this song. I'm 72 years old and as I listen to the song, watch your face, listen to your reactions, tears flow for the loss of humanity and the rise of hatred. Peace to you Brother....

[@sevensolaris]

Great analysis. We not only want to hold onto our own youth, but others (like our parents) want to hold onto our youth as well. Each affects us throughout life...

[@missgmoma]

He was blessed with an amazing voice. If you like his voice check out Leo Sayer, their voices are very similar. Both are just pure talent!

[@sheilayates6548]

My favourite band , No one can compare Mick Hucknall 's voice touches your soul , Respect to your grandad he obviously has great taste in music 😘❤💙, UK

[@SkemeKOS]

Your awesome Grandfather has great taste in music like you!

[@deborahf.5671]

One of my favorite songs EVER! His voice is really something special.

[@itsmissyvonne]

"Strangled by the wishes of pater" (don't we all worry about whether or not Dad is proud of us?)"Hoping for the arms of mater" (don't we all worry about whether Mom really loves us?) As you get older, yes, you think a lot about your past while you are stuck in your present and pondering your future, hoping things will get better and you will finally be able to get to all the things you once dreamed. 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

[@tommyfurr3028]

Mick Hucknail has a voice thats just mind blowing

[@chris-rfs]

Beautiful song and lovely English countryside in this video. Filmed,i believe,in the north of England.But this takes me back to my youth and i love it. You just do not get music like this anymore!! What an atmospheric track and the fantastic singing voice of Mick Hucknall.Please bring the 80s back.It was a great time to be in your late teens in London.

[@Laura-rm6us]

I had a feeling this one would hit you in the feels. I always want to cry when I hear this.

[@dimitriosales]

This song is pure chills. This song was written for his absent mother while he was growing up.

[@wanderer6510]

Cherish your time with your Grandfather. You may be close with your parents, but your relationship with your grandparents can be truly special. A relationship that will transcend all others.

[@darkzsoulz3073]

Simply Red "Stars" cool tune to kick back with your girl to.

[@janejohnstone5795]

There is soo much emotion and pain in his wonderful voice..

[@danieldougan269]

Simply Red merely recorded a cover of "If You Don't Know Me by Now" in 1989. The original was released in 1972 by Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes. The lead singer was Teddy Pendergrass. "Holding Back the Years" was exactly about what you said it was about. It was written by Simply Red singer Mick Hucknail about being abandoned by his mother at age 3 and holding out hope that she would return to his life someday. She never did.

[@kellysmith3917]

Love this song!! This guys voice is soooo good! Suggest Wonderland, Stars.

[@misskitty4296]

Beautiful, timeless song here! Some people “hear” a song, the lucky ones “feel and experience” a song. You are one of them. You have a beautiful soul, clear to see. Peace, love and prayers for our earth ☮️❤️🙏🏻🌎🌏🌍

[@razorsharpe3371]

There is absolutely nothing like the treasure of having wonderful grandparents JB. Sounds like you got lucky like me in that regard. This is such a soulful tune. Love your comments throughout this song. Fresh and honest all we can ask for.

[@julieford8788]

In honor of the death of Charlie Daniels ( died today) could you please react to Simple Man... one of his best songs ... Thanks so much 💓💙💙

[@iainweller452]

I liked “Money’s To Tight To Mention”

[@rodknutton1860]

When Simply Red were first gigging, Mick Hucknall Phoned the venue to double-check the gig..... when asked the name of the band, he said " Red..." " Red what...? ".... " just simply Red....".... And hence, Simply Red was named.....

[@jonnno2439]

Beautiful voice.

[@janawebb6490]

One of the most beautiful songs ever

[@vivian19]

LOVE this Song!!

[@williamang7392]

You making me feel old👍 the songs your grandpa recommends you is what I grow up listening to❤️Great reaction Thank you👏👍❤️

[@leilaibrahim3692]

List to its only love and you make feel brand new simply red

[@carolwatkins7306]

His voice is one of a kind. I don't like any of their songs but the two I like are the best you last the ages ( this one and if you don't know me by now)

[@dlpowers3898]

always love Mick Hucknall and his soulful voice. thanks for the wonderful reaction JB :)

[@saralucas1]

I love your honesty about your music....doesn't matter if it's opera or rock and soul..... Keep up the good work...your grandparents must be so loved by you...🙂

[@bethneubacher8985]

You are so right about not taking for granted those in your life you love and care about. Time flies by so quickly and all those we have close to our hearts are simply a gift from God in that short time. Never miss a moment and enjoy every single one! God bless and keep you safe!

[@marcieharreld286]

From a mother's point of view.....its hard to let go of your babies sometimes ..... even when they are grown!!!! Beautiful song!!!💜💜💜

[@susyszoo1226]

Where is grampa??? He needs to come on here and have fun with us sometime! He's got GREAT taste in music! 🥰💃

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Your grandfather has a good ear for GREAT SONGS.💗🎶

[@markklima5209]

Stars bye simply red is awesome to dude got to listen to that one when u get time all the best

[@onespeed4ever901]

Not going to lie this song has teared me up many times

[@MysticMe880]

this song makes ya start feelin'...💖💖💖

[@kayeaton1691]

Another fantastic song from the past

[@3SeveredHeads]

Mick Hucknell wrote this at either 15 or 17, his mother left him at a very young age....he writes wonderful songs and his voice is so unique...sounds same live...u should do more! 🙏💞

[@nikim6986]

Simply Red has a lot of good songs.

[@andreaknapp2394]

Great song!

[@pamelajordan5948]

Your right young beautiful man don't take anything for granted

[@geoffharris9396]

Wish I had a teacher like that when I was at school !

[@paulkelly873]

Once a Man, twice a Child, but you will always be your Mother, Father's child. Same goes for your Grandparents. That's the way it is King.. Best Regards

[@ChaCha-mj7qz]

I love this song... I think you might too... ❤❤❤(Morris Albert) such a Amazing song

[@numerikproductions]

What a classic from my generation, I had the Album, I went to see them in Montreal.... Bulying is something I related to very much!

[@LeoHernandeznyc]

This is an amazing song

[@SuperPlacido1]

Great song! First time I listen to this band! I like it so much! I see that you already have react many Bon Jovi's songs. I have another great Bon Jovi song for you: Have a nice day! This is one of my favorite song by them! Thanks for sharing this moment with us! Continue like this! Have a nice day & stay safe!

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Tim Kellett signed my vinyl cover of holding back the years! top trumpet player!

[@Duci66]

Back in the 80`s!

[@TheWrightTimes]

The video was shot in a small fishing town called Whitby in North Yorkshire, UK. And the churchyard shown is where Dracula was rumoured to be buried. Its only about 50 miles from where I live. Also, side note, whitby has a fish and chip shop that was one of the best, if not the best in the country at one time.

[@margaretnolan7865]

Great reaction

[@ViennaTV]

you not here to face the world - you are here to create your world.

[@conchieixerespiquer8880]

I'm 60 years old, and I love him

[@calme-dx2dp]

We all try to hold back the years, but time want let us...that makes me think of a song... *Turn back the hands of time* Tyrone Davis.

[@Deanech]

Saw Simply Red live, the best moment was Mick Hucknall singing holding back the years with just a guitarist and the entire audience.

[@lynnsmith3976]

Yes you are so correct - this is a beautiful song and your Grandfather was right again. Love your channel.

[@althepal530]

Excellent group

[@craigriddell7429]

Listen to stars and fairground by simply red. Or sunrise by simply red. They were still knocking hits out 20 years later

[@rebeccamae9720]

Loved your reaction!

[@onelove1968]

If there was none of the bad, a good song would never be written. Good and Bad are essentially best friends as they are interconnected opposites that conceptually describe each other. What's so incredible is that infinite musical freedom expresses and celebrates everything without any prejudice towards anything ... from pure bliss to deep suffering, and everything in between. This is why music is the ultimate expression of life and death. One song ends and another begins, for all eternity.