Simply Red - 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' Reaction! Mick Delivered on This Cover!

[@QuicknStraight]

Mick Hucknall is just a flat-out great vocalist.

[@patriciadavis1393]

Okay there's nobody that sings like Teddy Pendergrass and of course this is a Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes classic but honestly I love simply Reds version just as much😊😊😊😊 have a great Independence Day tomorrow from Toronto

[@noelsavory4983]

You should listen to Simply Red's Stars next.

[@hazelanglin5907]

Every song of Simply Red is good.

[@deegomez2089]

If you stray too far from the original then ppl slice you for that too, can't win.....Mick's voice is just different enough from Teddy's to make it distinctive 💚🎵🎶

[@robotto8858]

Yes, Olliwoodda. When I hear all the rap based on samples I think, "I'll just listen to the original". Why show any appreciation for an artist who loves a song or artist enough to pay a tribute? I keep my mind closed like you.

[@Newchangesnewlife]

Agree. He is so disrespectful

[@reshaud81]

Sunrise by Simply Red is a must to listen to!

[@TheDivayenta]

Nice opening to the show, guys! ! Mick was paying homage to the original. It was respectful and soulful.

[@davidshort517]

Ollie don't know what the .... he's talking about.

[@tomnewman7682]

Once again , your man Ollie is bored to death listening to this song , he was obviously looking at his emails during the video, yawning etc....., love corey and fenom reaction !! In my opinion Ollie brings down your reactions, makes me want to unsuscribe when he starts talking !!

[@75jamesd]

I thought I was the only one who noticed. That’s why I never sudded. No disrespect.

[@classic-kool]

"Make it your own".... Says a rapper who samples other artists work and makes it "their own" by destroying it..... Brother, PUHLEEZE‼️

[@nancysmith38]

Another good one is Moneys Too Tight To Mention

[@susanmurray7654]

Yes

[@anitawright7169]

This so very awesome. I am sure Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes would be so very proud! Love your reactions!

[@maha77]

Simply Red - *You Got It* - my favorite Simply Red song

[@patriciadavis1393]

Ollie don't be a hater😮😮😮😮

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Cant wait ! 🎶🎵💗Your in for a treat Simply Red is ABSOLUTE 🔥

[@trishspinazola287]

Great talent… and beautiful voice♥️

[@GodLovesComics]

I don't disagree with Olli on this one. It is an incredibly iconic song and I kept expecting Mick Hucknall to break off one of those choruses with a really soulful and powerful vocal like we heard in "Holding Back the Years." But he must have wanted to stay faithful to the original out of respect. His vocal is still smooth as Irish butta and honestly I haven't heard the original in ages, but it does sound like a very straightforward rendition.

[@kylewoolsey6635]

People who didn't live through the 70's may have never sought out the original without this tip of the hat. I think it stands on its own because of the delivery. Of course, the timelessness of the lyrics, that can apply to struggling couples no matter what decade.

[@kathymcburnette4597]

Patti Labelle gives another rendition of this song. It sounds like Simply Red used that more as their example than the original by the Blue Notes. I love all versions of this song.

[@philward9093]

Sorry that it was a white guy olli

[@norakeeswood9808]

Facts.... 😊 I loved it. Hit home. ❤

[@malingor7042]

Olli do you actually like ANY songs?!

[@tomnewman7682]

nope , im guessing only current rap songs , that are probably covers

[@JenSell1626]

@@tomnewman7682genre wars have always been media fake fights

[@CoolCoyote]

I'm into originals. except the likes of jimmy barnes and john farnham are miles better than the original. I like panteras version of planet caravan over black sabbaths version. no quarter I like the led zep original I dont like tools that much even tho im a huge tool fan. seems with these other big bands they are better off using their own stuff. simply reds version is way better imo actually in everything the does, its almost simpler than the original cos the song itself is so cut up and clean. Then you can have a remake turn out to be its own thing like john farnhams version of beatles 'help' which is so different from the original but its almost better, but its just a different song altogether u cant compare cos they are so different.

[@MrVvulf]

I really want to see all your faces if you watch "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" by Spencer Davis Group. When the video for the song was made, the singer, Steve Winwood, was around 18 years old. By that age, he had ALREADY performed with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley.

[@deweyl3260]

I just think Ollie should clean up his language, it’s not at all entertaining when he speaks

[@2zxodcfm]

Great version by Red, no doubt. But this 74 year old Canadian is right there with you on the Teddy Pendergrass sentiment. He became a top shelf vocalist during my era. I gave and I still pay very close attention to the every popular music genre. Pendergrass stood out like very few can ever hope to.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

There whole album is so awesome. Yes, I have the original by the Blue Notes in my vinyl record collection. I'm 75 yrs old and love all kinds of music by the best artists. ❤❤❤❤

[@noggie3934]

You three are too young to appreciate this version. You seemed to want some explosive version! The song doesn't call for that. So disappointed in your reactions. I will move on. Good luck.

[@roxyita]

Mick assolutamente meraviglioso, voce straordinaria ❤❤❤

[@pdwilson69]

Please do the live version. He can really sang

[@MrVvulf]

"Sang" is the correct form of the verb for this usage.

[@darcylyons4313]

One of favorite bands from the 80's Mick is a beautiful singer❤

[@SpottedQ]

Mick did a beautiful duet with Chaka Kahn under the direction of Quincy Jones many many years ago that was stunning.

[@harlee2191]

I think people need to realize that performers have others that influence them. Not like any of use don't sing our favorite songs around the house. I think its a beautiful thing that artists do songs that their gen may not know. 😊

[@Ali1986Koksal]

I personally think the Simply Red cover is unquestionably better than the original. In fact if I'm to be completely I have NEVER liked the original because there's no life in it and it's just to slow. It's a record from 1972 and it DEFINITELY sounds like it. I kind of got the feeling watching the reaction that the youngest of the 3 guys was always gonna have some issue with this rendition at the end and I was right. Why bring the mood down just because you are tone deaf and don't have a clue what your talking about in the first place?! And also how on earth do both versions of the song sound the same? Are you for fucking REAL man?! Literally polar opposite tempos and the production quality on the Simply Red version is TONS better as well.

[@joyfullife5898]

He is amazing 👏

[@randychampion184]

The white guy from the U.K. did it his way, thankfully he wasn't going for a Teddy Pendergras imitation on this.

[@debradickson7816]

His name is Mick Hucknall.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

You need to listen to holding back the tears!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

SAW TEDDY PENDERGRASS AT GREEK THEATER IN 80'S...HE WAS SO SEXY, SINGING GREAT, WOMEN TOSSING UNDERPANTIES ON STAGE!!! HEE DID A COUPLE DUETS WITH CHAKA KHAN...HEAVEN🙏

[@Bluerose888]

I really like the way you talk about the video after it plays. Thank you.

[@patriciawilliams3735]

My favourite is the live version of you make me feel brand new - his voice 😊

[@jean2740]

It was a huge !!!!!hit in uk he's the best

[@seana2646]

I can tell from Olliwoodda's expression that he really did not like this. I am not sure what the issue was & I really do hope its not the skin tone of Mick Vs Teddy. But when the only payday some of these classic artists got was from a modern cover then the list of classic 60s, 70s artists begging someone to bring them into the light is bound to be endless. Yes its close to the original but its intended to be. Its not a sample or a rework its a cover & as such things go a very popular one.

[@maryotoole7389]

Olli open your ears

[@Caseydog3]

Nobody did it like Teddy Pendergrass but this was respectable

[@hogwash1462]

Their live performances are stunning. Mick's voice is an amazing instrument.

[@tiniselles]

I’ve seen Simply Red at least three times live. All great concerts. Mick’s voice live is even better than on a recording.

[@candiniedzielski7263]

Memories of being young! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@kaylucas51]

Ollie dose not appreciate great artist he was and still is loved world wide

[@dp1563]

I dont expect everyone to be as blown away by this song as I am but Otis was such a drag I dont care to see any more reactions from him.

[@SuperAdviceGuy]

Simply Red The right thing is a must listen.

[@youngthing12]

Your face said you didn’t like it!!

[@knox123]

The talent and the artistry. These bands were amazing.

[@jonnno243]

Yea. Simply Red did some great covers. Another cover I think you may like is Simply Red singing a cover of The Valentine Brothers " Moneys Too Tight To Mention". More up tempo than this one and still great

[@jJCDigtalHQ]

BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS...You've Made Me So Very Happy

[@michaeltveten8458]

Corey: “Great rendition” Fenom: “Favorite version, but Teddy is top 5” Olliwood: “I don’t fuck wit’ dis”…….

[@susanmurray7654]

Bringing the songvto a new "generation" Different audiences.

[@hervehightower2364]

this is song one of greatest ever to me simplyred is put down on this one here .

[@petertyckare3432]

I am happy that I grew up in the 60-70 and loved the 80 in a free country in Europe that was not Color sterilized, the US has hurt many especially blacks and then we only talk music, blacks have only listened to black music" or so they thought been black".

[@rhondabeaulieu4633]

I guess that’s like saying Dolly Partons song-version to Whitney Houston’s song-version… we like the song-version we like 🤷‍♀️ both the original and the remakes are/were phenomenal, but if you have a choice to choose, you choose the song-version you like best! I personally think “some” people get a little upset when someone has a different opinion on which version of a song they like and it’s not the same version they’d prefer… no biggie in my opinion! This is exactly why it’s enjoyable to watch reactions and it shows the difference in generations! Js imo 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 thanks for sharing, as always I enjoyed everyone’s take on this song ❤️ although my pick is Simply Red 😉

[@gerardanalepa5097]

Mick 🥰

[@doriwiljt]

There is a great live version out there too

[@4.U.4.EVER.]

Sometimes the new version song is superior to the original song. Regarding Olli opinion, If there is no difference in tastes, there would be no different songs.

[@jeffmartin_UK]

Great reaction. Thank you! You should have a listen to their "For Your Babies". Absolutely amazing.😁

[@champagnebulge1]

beyond blue-eyed soul. It's ginger-haired soul!

[@stopclockapp]

Olliwood, from watching this channel, in my opinion, you look like you're just along for the ride knowing that these reaction channels can make a boatload of $$$ from Google, and rightfully so, you want your cut. But for this channel to work to make that kind of paper, you have to be a team player. The other two cats are into it and articulate their appreciation for old-school music, and they have to drag an opinion out of you that is often negative. People like myself and your other subs watch these channels to connect with like-minded people who love this music. Reaction channels that react to old-school music with hundreds of thousands of subs like Rob Squad Reacts(560k subs)are so enthusiastic about discovering old classics. Olliwood take a look at past videos of yourself. You don't look like you want to be there. I want this channel to succeed, that's why I'm a subscriber. More subs=more $$$. This is not a criticism It's an observation.

[@annb8296]

I agree he's acting like a child imo.

[@robycip9715]

Olli you on point I always thought he could have done more with it, but his voice is next level.

[@richardworonowicz9076]

This was the UK version of this

[@sylvialopez5928]

Ollie be quiet

[@timfrazier7589]

Amen about Olli!!!!

[@trishriley9681]

I love all versions...Patti LaBelle also!

[@jimhughes7530]

remind me of Stylistics group.....my man Russell Thompkins

[@monicarichards1473]

Hey, have you guys ever heard of the artist Dave from the U.K? He is a young black rapper would be the technical term, but he is a unique creature which I've never heard anyone like him for his age. He has a album called "Psychodrama" released in 2019 I believe. And he did a song called "Black" Live at the Brit awards is the performance to watch very powerful. I would love to hear your feedback on it. I think you'll definitely want to go down the rabbit hole of Dave, who is now on his third album and and it would be nice to hear your Feedback on his very unique poetic Style of rapping as it's more of a storytelling style If you check him out, then I'll recommend more songs but he definitely has grown over the years and especially if you listen to him in album order to see the order of the album, so you can see his growth. Once again, his name is Dave from the UK rapper.

[@anitasbkolsen6881]

He is a legend🇩🇰

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

It was a fine cover, however, do they have anything of their own? Thank you for the four important words, “it’s just my opinion”, about Teddy’s voice;) There aren’t many covers that are better than the original, however, in my opinion, YES cover of Paul Simon’s “America”, maybe not better than the word smith Paul, but it is a great prog rock cover!!

[@TheDivayenta]

Guys- Allen Stone : From His Mother’s Living Room - “ Unaware”. Thank me later. The greatest blue eyed soul artist out there today.

[@sueprator9314]

I don't agree w/Ollwooda too often but on this one I agree. The sound is almost too similar. Both are good but it is so close to the original that I might as well go to that one. I can think of artists like Barbara Streisand and Gladys Night singing "Memories". BOTH ARE KILLER. Barbara's was the original and will always be HERS ( made famous from a movie) but hearing Gladys with her unique power and style made her version equally powerful. I can love both for different reasons!

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I love Teddy Pendergrass, have you played “ Close The Door “ by Teddy? I like this song with Mick singing too. 🧡🧡🧡

[@debbiehodgeon8084]

Could tell young un didnt like it from the start cos his face, he wasn't gonna give any credit zzzz .... our Manchester Mick Hucknall has a powerful voice ✌️🇬🇧 x

[@pdwilson69]

He is better live

[@polyprinz]

This version is better. He didn't try and change the song....and stayed true to the original. I don't agree with Teddy Pendergrass having a powerful voice, but to each their own.

[@randychampion184]

Love the comic cover in Fenom's background, what is that?

[@thisisitreactions]

It's a Marvel collage! I love it!!!

[@3generboiler]

Absolutely rock with 2 of the 3 of you..

[@genabourassa7962]

Unlike Ollie I always want to hear a song the way I first hear it I usually don't like remakes but if you do i prefer it is done like the original because most likely there will be a different voice and that's all i can accept. Everyone is entitled to their opinion

[@sandramoore]

You need to react to his version of Brand New. He can and does hit all the notes, both high and low. Even better than this song in my opinion.

[@tonystavely6719]

Olli, it’s hard for some people to accept that a ginger white guy can sing Sorry

[@sheilayates6548]

My favourite band ever , Micks voice is unique 💜💛💚UK,

[@terryking8984]

James Gang FUNK #49- react to it!!

[@ronaldedwards6610]

You should do chris stapletons cover of its a man's world

[@suekelley4466]

Can't top the Stylistics! But he's good.

[@laritownsend2527]

this was an excellent remake. Many times you hear one and have to change the music. Shinedown did an excellent remake of the Skynrd version of "Simple Man". Sound of Silence is one of the best remakes I've ever heard.

[@Mytriumph650pre-unit]

You have some of a drag on your team, OLLIE.

[@yokie52]

Clean up the language...disgusting

[@SusanMetzger-n9v]

Young bloods gotta go guys. He needs a new hobby or rehab.

[@christinageha-sf2zg]

So good

[@cortefielkid1455]

“Come to My Aid” & “Something Got Me Started “ are dope by dis group…

[@kathiehansen]

That olli ain't taken that step

[@milemarker301]

Beautiful.

[@wentibbetts7833]

Love this song, whoever sings it.

[@lesleycarney8868]

I knew Olli wasn't liking it lolllll

[@dc9039]

Time to ditch Olli, he’s a …

[@chet530]

Absolutely agree. Brings nothing to the reactions. Like he is asleep every time. Great job Corey and Fenom

[@carojayess1723]

Disagree. I like Ollie. He’s entitled to have a different opinion. I’m always curious to find out what his take is gonna be. Corey and Fenom almost always like the songs and that gets a little boring sometimes, so it’s good to have a little suspense.

[@tmcmurdo826]

Olli on his wedding night…i don’t know, I mean it was Ok…it’s just that it wasn’t different enough. It was good, but...you know...I didn’t hate it.

[@kd8199]

@@carojayess1723- half of what Ollie says doesn't make sense.

[@waynethorn7218]

Ying snd Yang. Need Ollie because he balances things out. Not everyone likes every record