Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now (Official Video)

Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now (Official Video)
"If You Don't Know Me by Now" is a song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and recorded by the Philadelphia soul musical group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, which became their first hit after being released as a single in 1972, topping the R&B chart and peaking at number three on the Pop chart. It was covered by Simply Red in 1988, and became a wordwide hit reaching number one on the U.S. Hot 100 on July 15, 1989 and peaking at number two in the UK Singles Chart. It also topped the Canadian Singles Chart.
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Lyrics:
If you don't know me by now
You will never never never know me
All the things
That we've been through
You should understand me
Like I understand you
Now girl I know the difference
Between right and wrong
I ain't gonna do nothing
To break up our happy home
Don't get so excited
When I come home
A little late at night
'Cause we only act like children
When we argue fuss and fight
If you don't know me by now
You will never never never know me
We've all got our
Own funny moods
I've got mine,
Woman you've got yours too
Just trust in me like I trust in you
As long as we've been together
It should be so easy to do
Just get yourself together
Or we might as well say goodbye
What good is a love affair
When you can't see eye to eye
If you don't know me by now
You will never
Never never know me
Simply Red have over a billion hits on KZbin, have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one in the UK. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe. They have had two US Billboard chart toppers with classic singles Holding Back The Years and If You Don’t Know Me By Now. Every Simply Red studio album has been a UK top ten (with previous release Big Love reaching number 4 in 2015). Hucknall has been the songwriter and bandleader since the beginning in 1985.
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[@simplyred]

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[@nathanjones4039]

I’m 41 and remember this song on the radio as a kid, damn the passion in his voice still echos in my heart today! Damn this was/is great music!

[@toddstackhouse1314]

Sometimes music needs to travel through the ages to find the right time to touch your soul. thanks for catching up to me.

[@giorgiocajati4675]

Un viaggio costruito con echi e contaminazioni linguistiche che trasmutano le mie emozioni, pulsioni e memorie..!

[@robertsargeant890]

This is one of the best written love songs of all time. Also Mic Mucknel has one of the smoothest voices I've ever heard . A clssic that will forever live on.

[@Chibihalo2]

This is one of those rare covers that can stand up to the original and stand on its own as well. I've always loved this version of the song.

[@theresap.3305]

I agree with you.

[@lindseybsmith]

Well said...I feel the same.

[@tack31782]

Chibihalo2

[@LCARRASCOS]

Chibihalo2. what about mellow my mind. it's just perfect!

[@mhleadpastorscnc10]

Chibihalo2 #very well said and very true.

[@koolbreez9865]

He said “just get yourself together or we might as well say goodbye..what good is a love affair when you can’t see eye to eye”? 🔥 💯

[@רוברטובאגיו-נ9ר]

This is what music all about : passion and great lyrics . No naked girls, only one man with all his heart .

[@valpal5051]

My dad loved this song.... RIP Dad love you

[@music_my_life_60yearsofwisdom]

54 years young all time favorite. It's all about trust. Be true be passionate be respectful be responsible be creative and love you

[@youreaphotographerharry6552]

Who says gingers don't have souls...cause this ginger has soul brotha.

[@benvasilinda9729]

3 decades later and this man’s voice is still as vibrant as it was back then.

[@barbarabuonincontro1990]

I luv this song. Wow seems like yesterday. Where did the years go . Enjoy your life cause it flashes right before your eyes. Barb buono

[@georgewilson1893]

Beautiful song...great rendition. A song for the ages. Pulls it out of your soul !

[@chadsanders6658]

Lord have mercy, this man got soul

[@xxVJxx]

How I view each version of this song. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Face to face expressing what once was no longer is, holding back none of the pain. Simply Red - Thinking to self pre or post admittance, the missing pieces, broken inside.

[@jo08an09na]

I suddenly have the urge to listen to this song. Dad, thanks for the music influnce.

[@Dup1414]

Fritz McIntyre is the tenor voice playing the piano - his contribution to this song is definitely outstanding and more than noteworthy! Love the harmony of their voices ...

[@amyj.miller5960]

Real Music.

[@RTSMedia1]

The girl i loved liked this song so much. It was her favorite. So sad, she passed away so young... When i hear this song, I'm full of emotions and memories of her.

[@michaelglickman1300]

For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist Mick Hucknall, backing vocalist Stephanie Spruill, guitarist Heitor Pereira, bassist Tony Bowers, drummer Chris Joyce, percussionist Lenny Castro, keyboardist-backing vocalist Fritz McIntyre, synthesizer programmers Erik Hanson and Larry Williams, trumpeter-keyboardist Tim Kellett, and saxophonist Ian Kirkham.

[@corinanancylupu1720]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@timirvine8925]

One of the most under-rated vocalists.

[@ghassemTHEpossem]

The kind of song that makes your stomach turn for a second when it first hits ... the rush of memories and feelings ♥️

[@maryjanemiles3525]

Simply Red was Simply Awesome. So much power and soul in his voice. Great Song...

[@11989matthew]

Simply red = a fine wine 🍷

[@foxymoxy69]

I grew up with Simply Red forced upon me during car journeys but now, Im turning 30, willingly listen and love it, and now forcing Simply Red upon my children!

[@Eliskoopa]

+natalie moore I liked some of their songs even as a kid, but the older I get the more I like them...

[@malufuentes6858]

Nataly puedes escribir en español?

[@rodkali2863]

that's the way good music passes on. of a song can carry through generations, then that's an impressive work.

[@rebeccabossard9186]

Lol same here! I'm 32 and I'm playing simply red for my 2 month old baby girl 😊👌🏽👍🏽 can't beat those classics

[@5012810]

oh yeah! at the beginning of the 90's i used to watch video 'Fairground' on MTV quite often. Although I was young I didn't really like those years nor i didn't appreciate this song at the time but now decades later Simply Red became my lifestyle! This is the music I live with!! All the best! Moscow, Russia.

[@ccstewart38]

Classics...Bring those days back.

[@beverlyporter2239]

This Man have Soul and he did that yes indeed. Mush respect. All way from Houston Texas.

[@JorgeGonzalez-ut3pm]

This is music to my ears !! Nothing like good old classic music.

[@gardnerbell6071]

This song will forever be on my playlist

[@shellyballa1029]

Best song ever made

[@bigj92taur]

I love the harmonies in this song! ❤️

[@funfairworld4645]

no songs like this anymore!! what a voice

[@jadeskorpion1410]

that VOICE no lip synching at his shows

[@patrickgallimore6896]

This soulful, sentimental and sultry song is sublime...lyrically, vocally and rhythmically.

[@kimcrandell8487]

The background singers also amazing.

[@shanechostetler9997]

Loved it then, love it now! The original one too.

[@cesara.guerramerino525]

Love this song... reminds me , a time of my life and marriage in Iceland, used to hear this song on the radio of my car on my way back home...

[@garygumbs6122]

It's so romantic and so sweet. There's so much love, and that makes me want to fall in love all over again.

[@melaniecravens7240]

Oh those were the days when music was worth listening. To. Better times

[@lynnpauley5966]

This is good music to be listening to.

[@janesummer3868]

SO RIGHT ,ALL WE HAVE NOW ARE A BUNCH OF CRAP . Every time a star passes away none are replaced

[@EdgardoJulia]

Yes, the best times and the best melodies

[@billbenoit4856]

Yes 100%

[@florenceboyer1562]

They don't make songs like this anymore

[@richardharris8745]

Remember this as I was growing up such a timeless classic.. beautiful lyrics music and vocals... harmonies in the chorus are 👌🏻👌🏻

[@tonishinn3110]

" if you don't know me by now..." ... "what good is a love affair when you can't see eye to eye?"... such strong truthful words. such an iconic voice

[@danacker9657]

Simply Red, simply the best. This cover sold nine million copies in the U.S.

[@martak9205]

Thank you Simply Red💓💓💓💗💗💞💖💕❤

[@MrBrightWave]

Passionate and so full of love. Awesome song! Timeless!

[@terrancescott4860]

The original os soo much better

[@ruthiekumar8770]

doh!

[@emilyrafael2073]

MrBrightWave I love this song😓❤

[@pedrocharles1893]

ROBERTO CARLOS

[@lisecanchon2380]

If he doesn't know me after all of these years. Then he's not worth my time.

[@Lowari2007]

His voice is so amazing

[@xavierbowie6436]

Yep when they made him they broke the mould

[@qbfilmroom7202]

Mid-Late 80's were pure gold. Such great creativty in the world of music

[@tamarathompkins7906]

Who grew up on this? 😂🤣😂 Gotta love it!!! #oldschool

[@maritzaalcindor782]

Still gives me chills!

[@edjailrosa85]

Just love it...this music will never die.

[@steveacko5179]

Simply red rocks who agrees.

[@Dream-ex3nx]

Steve Acko, i agree

[@TCB-xr8br]

One of my favorite groups.

[@glenissawicki4929]

Great time for great music the 1960 s wish i could turn the clock back

[@jc9643]

Que voz 🎩música linda só pra nós que temos bom gosto musical viva o KZbin por postar essas relíquias.

[@fabiomello2249]

👏👏👏👏

[@JacquiCrawford]

Awesome song.....romantic and thought provoking.....love dancing cheek to cheek to this song.....love the lyrics.....

[@reddwarfvi2246]

Very good song Jacqui Crawford

[@JacquiCrawford]

Bill Wilson I don't know what;s going on....your comment not showing on the YT site for this song....I removed you and added you back thinking I had fixed the glitch.....have you posted today?

[@whatsinaname1384]

One of my favs...nice pick:)

[@guykets]

hai sweety jacqui crawford bye big x from mi m

[@claudiozanvettor7535]

Great lyrics. And so romantic...l Heard it today for the first time on the radio and couldn't figure out it was Simply Red until I googled up the song... now. Very talented Simply Red, sweet soul music

[@stacipion2313]

This song is a classic and 100% true if you really love SOMEONE!!

[@annecytanovich4340]

BEAUTIFUL

[@veno1976]

This song originated from Harold Melvin and the blue notes but its still a great song

[@patriciagreenfield4353]

Again smashing song x

[@jeansales9090]

Música de verdade toca no coração te faz viajar em pensamento. Amores perdidos, amores conquistados

[@carolsaltsgaver5684]

one of the vocal gods that doesn't get the recogition that they deserve.

[@lisawinfield1441]

Carol Saltsgaver totally agree .. still live him even now. I listened to him when I was a child and now he is still just as relevant.. to me anyway !!

[@alanholyoak3213]

10 4

[@iexistboychannel4143]

ya your right

[@lucyanne958]

Fantástica essa música! Só um super cara para nós presentear com essa linda canção... Gerson Santos muito obrigada amigo.

[@celine7home]

How catching are the lyrics. it says about what two lovers will always go through: doubts, fights, cracks, disbelieves. But the guy still sing to her and make her mind clear. that this relationship needs both of their efforts. He is trying the best to understand and trust the girl, so the girl should do the same to him too.

[@barbpence8784]

Céline Getaire definitely feel the same way ❤️

[@thediamonddust]

Beau commentaire. C'est parfait.

[@celine7home]

@Diamond Dust Merci!

[@celine7home]

+Diamond Dust Merci!

[@desahilyurrutia7954]

Céline Getaire

[@rondawitt2572]

One of the most sensual voices' of his generation. The 1st time I heard it I remember being so astonished at the sincere emotional hurt, I couldn't do anything but WATCH !!! Superb rw

[@lambforever2455]

I will always love this song! It's so passionate and romantic. It makes me feel happy and calm. Old music is my shit!

[@aneyefoaneye9348]

🛀

[@haroidbean2284]

my shit to oldies but goodies

[@marcorazzo5573]

love it😄

[@GregoryLewisdrummer]

+Lamb Forever Mine Too, I've been a drummer for a really long time, and I refuse to play music that doesn't run along the lines of, If You Don't Know Me By Now.....

[@jamierobertson738]

snap 😊

[@BJRaef]

I remember the first time I heard "if you don't know me by now ", Me and my husband and our two little girls were driving around and my daughters were about three and two year old and all the sudden they got so quiet and moved around their heads with the song and radio stations in Amarillo -Texas were playing Simply Red songs all the time and before we know It my daughters were hocked to your songs. They are 27 and 26 years old now and still all of us enjoys all your music. I am 58 years now and just love, love your music . Yesterday I finished my school and graduated in Radiography and as soon as I passed my final exam I came home and for good solid two hours listened to Fair ground , something got me started and come to my aid and danced around with your songs with joy . During past 4 years that I was in school, your music, your energy and great great talent keep me up way pass midnight for study.(do you know how hard was go back to school in my age). God blessed you with gift of great voice. I am looking forward to come to your concert and hopefully meet you in person, May God bless you and your family . B.J-Raef

[@tonim414]

Km

[@nasamohdali5147]

love it..

[@yahwehsgirl4084]

White soul. Love him . He was everything in the 80s him and terrence Trent darby. Voices of 24 kt gold

[@jher4993]

De las mejores interpretaciones de Simply Red. No puedes quedar indiferente a la esta voz que entrega tanto sentimiento. Dónde está el talento en estos días, dónde esta aquello que te hace vivir

[@doblueangel]

This song sooth my pain, caress my heart and touch my soul... a pleasant sweetness ❤❤❤

[@info0]

Truly a classic song.

[@danielebarcellos6396]

O cotidiano de um relacionamento..... Passional..intensa,...na versão do simply red ficou sensacional!👏👏

[@sealmarie7881]

Lord...I used to really enjoy this version as well as they original, but I wonder where are they now, but this brings back great memories!

[@sealmarie7881]

*the*

[@RockmusicMT]

They regrouped in 2015 and are suppose to be touring now

[@elizabethocros7253]

9

[@PamelaKW]

Simply Red still going Strong Touring again, but think first stop The Netherlands. Simply Red website!

[@MRB-mp8dj]

Bring me so much memories back

[@grisellerodriguez1585]

Nada lo supera. La mejor época musical 80 .😍

[@alexescobarm351]

Griselle Rodriguez Así es!

[@gustavodaza6239]

...asi es,la mejor década!!!

[@iken6144]

Forever

[@gustavogomesdossantos5599]

Linda música perfeita saudades desse tempo que não volta mais saudades

[@tinamccollin7769]

oh what a voice...

[@sandralayman1146]

Heart and soul love it

[@trudyisaacs840]

This one of very, very few covers of older songs that is as good, or maybe even better, than the original.

[@pam5389]

These guys sound so awesome together..... Love simply red's music 😍

[@ericarodriguez6481]

in 1989 I was 11 year's old and I love this song makes me cry everytime I hear it

[@gabrielbrosnan9353]

SIMPLY AMAZING, STUNNING, WONDERFUL, FANTASTIC, LOVELY, BRILLIANT!

[@robinc8903]

Pure Heaven is what I think of listening to Simply Red's voice. Simply perfect, at least to me he was, its what I heard. He belted out nothing but perfection….amazing, perfection

[@MPWEST83]

Even when I was younger, I thought this song was sensual.

[@dannygriner4419]

Still brings back childhood memories riding around with my mom singing .... its now 2018

[@jordanmusiq]

awesome songwriting, feel and expression. As well the way it was sung..priceless. music in the 80ties with the cord progession had feeling and meaning

[@bigburn5]

couldn't have said it better myself. It's like they don't write like this anymore.

[@joannehazelton942]

GL Hodges marillionscript

[@akikokawaii]

GL Hodges it's a cover! ^^ the song is older.

[@jordanmusiq]

...

[@jordanmusiq]

still great non the less Kelly Bergers

[@janainasena1943]

Adoro Simply red todas as suas músicas são lindas!!!

[@ederoliveira2077]

clássica bom gosto

[@nil.carvalho584]

muito lindas

[@matthewhamilton8500]

Why is there are more dislikes then it is likes.Some people just don't know what music is.

[@akal7885]

you guys supported me to get thru everything and all obstacle by listening your music in my teenage years . still when i remember you S/R my heart bubbles with tears . i thank you deeply , and sincerely , LOVE YOU ALWAYS ..

[@lauramoreira3845]

A melhor música do mundo!!! Simplesmente amo😍 A música da minha vida ❤

[@Vernostonus]

Really a great cover by Simply Red. But for me, nothing beats the original by Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes.

[@tishpierce7145]

i ve loved this song forever...(If) you don t know me by now....you will never,never.never know me oooooh.

[@tishpierce7145]

Thank you my friend☺

[@jaywilliams866]

i love your writing

[@mindlessentertainment8420]

my all time fave song.Hubby gets mad and it is him!

[@wt00wee84]

9

[@shanteldickenson4056]

this song take back in time when I was a little girl FLASH BACK

[@weequeeny5412]

Brilliant song 😊

[@jerrysullivan113]

well it aint "Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes" but I've still LIKED this tune by these guys forever...from the first time... but ol' Harold and the boys sure stirred my soul back in the early 70s !!! This song still does it for me !

[@Eliskoopa]

+Jerry Sullivan Have you heard Stevie Nicks' "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You"? If not, do yourself a favor and listen to it :)

[@RCdada609]

+Jerry Sullivan Whos Harold Melvin and the bluenotes?

[@jerrysullivan113]

ask KZbin ... :-)

[@ryanfarewell189]

I still believe that harold melvin and the bluenotes had the best version, they really sang that song from their soul!

[@jerrysullivan113]

I agree ! can't imagine ANYBODY ever doing it better.

[@kevinharsley8105]

Great song and so close to Harold Melvin and the Blue notes - (original Artist)

[@forrestmckay7655]

Redone by simply red is much better though

[@kevinharsley8105]

I will agree to that!!

[@ravenmeadows7350]

wow! This is a great cover!

[@kevinharsley8105]

You got that right Princess!

[@AllEyezOnRod]

This isn't the original ?

[@claudinhasilva9616]

Música top linda amo as cançãos dos anos 80 e 90 nessa época se fazia musica de verdade

[@rubensvieiradasilva7274]

Verdade, nem se compara com as porcarias que hoje chamam de música!

[@lucywilhelm3419]

It's very rare to find a white artist that can sing with soul and Simply Red is definitely one of them. Love his songs.

[@billmoore5923]

Another good old song lyrics are so great and straightforward no games

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

Simply Fantastic...

[@luiginapesenti4408]

stupenda 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💝💜💜💝💜💜💜💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💕💔💟💘💚💗💜

[@lidiaabdala1309]

The best!!!!!

[@beritgran1268]

Luigina Pe7senti

[@beritgran1268]

l o v.e. jos stone

[@tawnyamolkenbur6454]

Luigina Pesenti 😷

[@larryjennings1827]

Those where. The good old days

[@damianowen5057]

My dad loved simply red r.i.p dad ♥️

[@n40tom]

One of the few cover songs that I feel is better than the original. I like the original by Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes but this has just so much feeling in it. Great job

[@sergiodecastrobelem5318]

That song is timeless. Lovely one.

[@TheodoreLHill]

Now 2018. Simply Red. Always keep me going. I enjoy listening to the group. My late brother. Mr. Gerald J. Hill Sr. This song is for remembering all the time we had together. You will be missed. Missed. R. I. P. for life. Your brother.