Simply Red - Live at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (2023)

In June 2023, Simply Red took the stage at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, marking their most intimate London performance in nearly two decades. This very special one-off launch show celebrated the release of their latest studio album 'Time'.
Listen to the album 'Time' here: SimplyRed.lnk.to/Time
Tickets for the Simply Red Tour are available now! Get yours at www.simplyred.com
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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.
00:00 Better With You
03:36 She's Got It Bad
07:09 Thrill Me
12:01 Fake
16:18 Night Nurse
20:08 Shades 22
26:02 You've Got It
30:24 Stars
34:43 Your Mirror
38:58 Come to My Aid
43:21 Ain't That a Lot of Love
47:25 Thinking of You
50:50 Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
56:20 Something Got Me Started
1:00:40 Just Like You
1:08:41 Sunrise
1:12:21 For Your Babies
1:17:08 Nutbush City Limits
#SimplyRed #FullConcert

[@simplyred]

Simply Red will be back on the road in 2025 for their UK & Ireland 40th Anniversary Tour! Get your tickets now at www.simplyred.com/tour-dates/

[@musicajf]

upwwwwwww......We love you

[@maxcricket6641]

Italy, please!

[@digitalmusic333]

Thank you + Happy Anniversary 🎤 🎵 ❤️ 🤸‍♀️ 🎶 🎸 🥁🎺 🎼 🎶 🎵 🎶

[@gloriabusana308]

All' arena di Verona 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@frafrafra774]

👏👏👏Che grinta!!! Mick sei sempre il mio N1 ti adoro!❤❤❤😘😍👋

[@catherineduboscq1963]

Merci, je suis toujours aussi fan à 71 ans. Super énergie qui fait du bien.

[@user-zh5nq1xk7b]

Real Music, real musicians, great live quality, Fantastic sound, an absolute pleasure to listen to. Mick is truly blessed to have been able to keep singing all these years with the clarrity he possesses.

[@rosanaferreira5638]

I love you i love you

[@heidijaeger2947]

Mick ist ever and ever an grateful, fantastic Singer and also his Bandboys...❤

[@abellsossa3975]

It's incredible how Mick continues to have vocal range after all these years, it feels like he's still listening to the CD when it was recorded, and the band continues with the same instrumental quality as in the studios, long life, simply red 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tikibeach]

Why is this guy not knighted? He singing is poetry. Power, presence, never lost it. A true legendary artiste. Great musicians. His commitment every time on stage, never wanes. They don’t come any better. Great catalogue and new stuff. May it keep on giving.

[@jonathanp896]

He was formerly a high profile and outspoken supporter of the Labour party(though not in the post-Blair era), and had ambitions to be a politically active member of the House of Lords. Meanwhile Britain has had an increasingly partisan Conservative government for the past 13 years. I doubt he is top of their list ;)

[@Australia958]

​@@jonathanp896🤔😳🤦🏻‍♀️😅👎

[@maangelesortizalbarez538]

Estoy con usted , no hay grupos tan buenos ahora mismo y que perduren en el tiempo , un lujo escucharlos!!!❤🇪🇦

[@leonelolivaressuarez5269]

Se ratifica una vez más, los de antaño , fueron tiempos mejores...

[@galeweaver790]

@@jonathanp896 I'm a US fan. Thanks for giving us this info. He should be knighted anyway. Is there anything British citizens can do? He's what we call a National Treasure in US.

[@dansteely4004]

Whoever engineered/mixed this performance… bravo. Sounds amazing!

[@nikosgr9290]

His voice is still there as strong as 30 yrs ago. Wow!

[@LTH099]

These guys are tight, the power in Mick’s voice is truly extraordinary. If this doesn’t put a smile on your face, you have no soul.

[@maaczka]

so well said.

[@mariaparker7545]

Got a huge smile on my face!

[@JaneMcGraw]

I truly enjoy listening to micks fantastic voice and the great band aĺso.l wish he could come to the states.l think he would be well received. 30:01 30:04 30:08 à

[@JaneMcGraw]

32:21

[@adamhodgson3838]

😊

[@robertwhite9898]

One of the greatest artists of all time 😊

[@stefan2796]

Easily one of the best male singers ever! And his voice is still so strong after all these years, God bless him and his band! Thank you so much for all these wonderfull songs!

[@Vaggelis68]

SETLIST Below 👇 ------------------------ 00:00 Better With You 03:36 She's Got It Bad 07:09 Thrill Me 12:01 Fake 16:18 Night Nurse 20:08 Shades 22 26:02 You've Got It 30:24 Stars 34:43 Your Mirror 38:58 Come to My Aid 43:21 Ain't That a Lot of Love 47:25 Thinking of You 50:50 Money's Too Tight (To Mention) 56:20 Something Got Me Started 1:00:40 Just Like You 1:08:41 Sunrise 1:12:21 For Your Babies 1:17:08 Nutbush City Limits

[@DocRock71]

Hard to believe they didn't play their 3 biggest and best songs, holding back the years, if you don't know me by now, or the right thing.. I'd have been crushed

[@JuniperCo]

No “ Holding back the years “ 😳😳

[@rosaherrera8646]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Australia958]

​@@JuniperCo🤔😅

[@silviacoletto-vs3wq]

My favourites

[@brian6268]

I absolutely love that you guys have recorded so many of your performances over the years in such great audio and video quality and that you willingly share them here for those that may never have the great fortune of actually seeing you live. Many thanks!

[@tammywoods9219]

Simply red is fine wine he gets better 🎶🎶❤️

[@RandyC.McBride]

Hello 👋 friend how are you doing today 😃 hope am not bothering you??

[@malcolmjones5073]

What an amazing concert. Mick's vocals are as powerful as ever. The musicians are some of the best in this industry.

[@ygaltuil]

Just excellent and amazing Simply Red So cool 👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DamianMellor]

This is truly soulful music and such great groove. These guys are exceptional musicians and Mick's voice is as good as it was 30 years ago!

[@ceciliamoncloadextre3644]

An exaggerated passion to hear you and to see you with your new songs, they make me relive with plenitude, my years of youth. Thank you Genius, you are unique and your band is very, very good, BRAVO!

[@razor_no1]

Born in 82 and LIFE LONG fan of SIMPLY RED !! ❤🎉😊🌹

[@desalley]

He still hits every note perfectly, extraordinary vocal talent that can make the live performances sound as good as the records !!

[@lfcmonkeyyyman6229]

Gotta say, they sound as good 30 years on.. amazing band

[@wolf320d]

Mick is amazing, God has blessed him with a voice that is one of a kind. Thank you Mick for sharing your talent with us.

[@janicesoares4594]

How wonderful to be able to enjoy my beloved Reds here, it's 40 years of love for Mick and Simply Red, and I'm 62 years old🥰🇧🇷

[@ForeverChanged7]

70 years old and have been watching SIMPLY RED and the fabulous band since the beginning. Mick is top shelf. Love them so much!

[@renatearntz6774]

Haha i am 72 yrs young micks music keeps me young

[@ourcine]

Eu tenho 17 e sou muuuito fã, graças a minha mãe que me introduziu a esse tipo de música desde pequena. Tão legal saber que existem diferentes idades apreciando as mesmas músicas!

[@galeweaver790]

@@renatearntz6774 I'm also 72. I'm a US fan. I only discovered Red about two years ago. He's my favorite singer!

[@jaimesalazar8161]

Tengo 62 años He podido disfrutar de simple red dos recitales de varios que han hecho en chile junto a mi esposa e hijo Son fantásticos, son de esas bandas que perdurarán por siempre.Dios los bendiga y los mantenga unidos por muchos años más. Espero q vuelvan a Chile

[@thierryjulien572]

Years passed trough the voice still there. Mick and Simply Red top of the range. 👍👍

[@Claudia00205]

Wonderful concert! The old songs and the new ones, always spot on! What a band ! 😃😎

[@Pablo_sanz359]

I can't believe he still sounds like this.

[@avonhoymon1720]

What an amazing amazing concert 🙂 saw them for the first time in 1986 and then every chance i could get including their last concert here at the opera house think it was 2010? they have still got it!! Mick and the amazing musicians... just wow!! love it ❤music is just not like this anymore.... 👏

[@MzPar]

My best friend, RIP, introduced me to Simply Red, with Holding Back the Years, about 1984 or so. I was in love instantly, the voice, the look, the sound, it was true "blue eyed soul". That was about 1985, I am still a fan, thanks to my Welsh bro, for introducing me early on. Continue on Mic, I love u! Peace ur American "grl", forever fan

[@charmainemcgowan6886]

Still got it! Mic your voice is like butter, I could listen to you forever ❤

[@aldrickramirez4141]

One of the greatest band by far!!!!!! Thank you guys for everything you do! Desde Nicaragua 🇳🇮

[@WorldofPopularMusic]

OOOOOOO..... WHAT A VOICE IN THIS AGE!!!! U R THE BEST MALE SINGER EVER❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@curlycurl876]

Always a feast for the eyes and ears, 😍thanks for being there , it was really fun you're just great 😍

[@sasprayman]

OK Mick ...Shades on a Texas Day here in San Antonio .... Now at 78 I grew up listening to your wonderful songs starting around 35 years ago and the lyrics have been an influence in my life....Thank you Sir for the Behind the Scenes emotional education through your music...so glad you were more than a moment in my timeline......

[@tossemanden]

JESUS The Voice that this man is just out of this world! Wauw!!!!

[@Maryann720]

Listening to Simply Red for years, I'm glad their back, and he sounds amazing! Love to c them live! Great voice!

[@robertopacheco767]

Incrível! Quanto mais vezes ouço essas músicas, me apaixono ainda mais por elas!

[@Australia958]

Ma non sono mai andati via...👍👏🤩

[@ronfreeman5857]

Agree!

[@pq6598]

They are still great. Really great.

[@osmandemir1396]

Your music has made us all beautiful as it should be. I am grateful to you all lovely musicians Simpley Red

[@jelenaloncar-gu7bz]

Born to sing❤he is so special.

[@flusi3]

Simply Red for ever and ever, love you so much...

[@taniafernandes5494]

Simply the best, I love it with passion ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

[@ingridllinas5612]

Thank you for making my day. Wishing you lots of success.. Last night I was listening the famous concert in Cuba. How nice you still performing. Love it!

[@carolreed5944]

I especially love that sweet song "You've Got It". I am fortunate to be able to attend 2 of the 2025 concerts; my 1st trip to UK. 1st time seeing them.

[@ourcine]

My mom introduced me to Simply Red when I was a little kid, such a baby. She’s been a fan for years and i’m 17 now and i’m a big fan too! Heard you’re coming to Brazil in 2025 and I really hope i’ll get to see you live!! Thank you for your amazing music SR! 💗

[@alexisolivaressanchez2986]

Que privilegio ver a Simply Red en vivo en estos días y aun conserva su voz 🙌👏

[@kbsh1993]

Amazing music ❤ what a beautiful voice ❤

[@andreyistomin8412]

Аbsolutely unique and amazing performance! So energetic and lovely! Bravo!❤❤❤

[@MicheleFitzgerald-tr2hv]

Greatest performer on stage today.......

[@ForeverChanged7]

Blazing hot Mick Hucknall. His voice is one of the best I have heard and one of the best shows I have ever seen or heard. All the band are top knotch musicians. Outrageously good. Thanks you guys!❤

[@sandranilsen2058]

I was there !Absolutely brilliant.

[@14LP2]

One of my all-time favorite bands!!! Life is always “Better with you!” ❤️❤️❤️

[@drea14.8]

Que privilegio poder oírlos en pleno 2023 ❤😊 amo el saludo en español 🙀😻 que banda más excelente, mike encantador 💗

[@bijoupistou5226]

❤❤❤

[@alessandrazaharoff2727]

I was a teen when I saw them Live in Hollywood Rock/Rio de Janeiro-Brazil! OMG! What a show! ❤

[@martinarueck3168]

Simply Red never gets old. Saw them twice this past year - once in Graz Austria and once in Pula Croatia. Just gets better every time!! ❤

[@pamodzichitsonga6901]

These guys are timeless! I can never get enough of Simply Red I promise you. 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤ I hope they come to SA. 😢

[@oberlausitzer6464]

Ich war 2022 in München und 2023 in Regensburg bei den Konzerten von Simply Red. Und jedesmal war es wunderbar. Hoffentlich bald wieder mal in Deutschland!!!

[@jamesdawriter]

Mick, your voice is just AMAZING. The musicians are AMAZING. You've become my favorite band, ever. Can't wait to see you next year! ❤🇨🇱

[@tudoqueanima8374]

Great songs, great musicians great voice!

[@irenevanderwelle4351]

Saw them in Amsterdam. What a great concert that was. The best I've ever heard.

[@ceceliab.4987]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ this! Mick, is there any song you can't sing? I don't think so😊. And the band is awesome!!!!

[@user-jj3zd3ku5o]

This man has got it going on ! The band is second to none

[@carolewilliams8778]

So great to see them again. I first saw them on the beach in Abu Dhabi, what a fun night and what a great band!

[@vidalgma5193]

Cheers for Simply Red! God Bless you all with HEALTH so we can continue enjoying music at its best! ❤️ MUSIC IS PEACE ✌️ 😌

[@lisaharmer2381]

Simply Red doing the Nutbush, YES that’s amazing

[@dropgold]

I can understand why some people think he mimes, as it is hard to understand how someone can sing that awesome and still sound like he did in the 80s. What an excellent singer! :)

[@Terry212am]

definitely not lip synched. He does a fair amount of improvising. I WAS suprised at how far he holds the mic from his mouth. Usually a no-no in live performing, but you could hear him really well in the room.

[@sandrinhamell2477]

E a afinação dele é impecável. Ele não desceu o tom das notas musicais. Maravilhoso❤

[@fm6419]

​@@Terry212amhe has been doing that with the microphone forever. Just shows what a great vocalist he is and how aware he is of his voice

[@karenlohnes1195]

OH NO BABY 😱

[@karenlohnes1195]

You are so contradictory Stand up For yourself 🎉 🙌🙌🙌

[@joset.ramirez2948]

Gracias Mick por tu voz y música increíble grandes músicos que tienes 🇨🇴💯

[@skguy7]

Still great after all this time! Saw them in the 80's and 90's ! Will definitely check back in on the new tour ! Mick's from an area of MANCHESTER about a mile away from me and often saw him at United games years ago!

[@mslima1000]

I have been following Simply Red since 1985! Waiting for 40 years World Tour in Brazil!

[@zoedecks7575]

Tour in Brazil - 20-04-2024 CURITIBA‼️‼️‼️‼️❤

[@debradeluca5810]

Wish they would come to the states, love his songs and voice 😊

[@debradeluca5810]

Full house that’s awsome 🎉

[@fizzypop1249]

He still has a great voice. I’d love to see them in concert.

[@fm6419]

I saw them in Sydney in the early 90s. So good

[@laurahenriquez2871]

Eviten el todavía, es el presente, y ahora , amo su voz ❣️❣️❣️

[@elizabethsantos4567]

Welcome and much success in your debut, we love you and your band ❤❤❤❤Sympli Redy bjsss pra todos🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@evelynreyes8148]

Oh my God desde mi juventud escuchándolo hasta hoy, un abrazo gigante para Simple Red, lo amo!!! 😘🤗

[@user-eg6td4xr7g]

Simply irresistible!!!!!!❤

[@lynzyj]

Stars and It's only love! Best ever!

[@nadinefrick2446]

The best way to start the weekend 🎉❤

[@evabarta3381]

Awesome Music!Love it!Congtatulations!!!❤🎉😊🌹☘️💚🥰☘️💚♥️🌹🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@HelloWorld-sd2lg]

what a voice❤

[@emorales2506]

Vuelvan a Chile, porfa. La mejor banda que ha pasado por el Festival de Viña.

[@buckchadley]

Simply Red is Simply Superb! Timeless music from a timeless voice. Outstanding!

[@afrikyaummuna6200]

This is what you call a rock star !!!

[@annmariebuscema]

Absolutely Love His Voice Soulfull Makes Your He's Sing 😘😘🫶

[@matiasrepetto4789]

Muchas Gracias por compartir este concierto. Estamos muy complacidos y emocionados de disfrutar a Simply Red.

[@renatoribeiro9773]

I had the pleasure of seeing Simply Red in Rio

[@RadiantStar8997]

Welcome, Simply Red, Welcome. Thank you.

[@kittyblingbling]

still always f-ing incredible live

[@juanpablonunez990]

Que gran banda 👏🏼👏🏼, Y que gran presentación !!! saludos desde 🇨🇱 Chile 🕺💪🏼👍🏼

[@susanajimenez9265]

México en espera por ti!!! Wow!!! Gracias por tan bella música!!! Nos alegras el corazón ❤️ ♥️ ❤❤

[@shelleekurtz4842]

Have always loved Mick and Simply Red❤❤❤ Wish you were coming to California.

[@ricksegal3065]

What a great voice!!

[@gellicbecca5191]

Wow feel blessed that was a dream thanks for the LIVE STREAM SIMPLY RED ❣️🙌🏼

[@gordanatrecak3518]

This is a great performance. You are wonderful artists all the time. Fabulous band. I am so grateful for this beautiful video.

[@GeilsonCreed]

Simply Red - Live at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (05/06/2023) Better With You She's Got It Bad Thrill Me Fake Night Nurse (Gregory Isaacs cover) Shades 22 (Live debut, followed by band introductions) You've Got It Stars Your Mirror Come to My Aid Ain't That a Lot of Love (Homer Banks cover) (with Hold On I’m Coming outro) Thinking of You Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (The Valentine Brothers cover) Something Got Me Started Just Like You Encore: Sunrise For Your Babies Nutbush City Limits (Ike & Tina Turner cover)

[@micheladilauro4361]

Number one the best.

[@ritakowalska8243]

You always set my heart on fire ❤

[@dalvamelodeoliveira6092]

O meu❤ também...😅❤

[@juorful]

No matter how many times you hear this bands music... it's still electric! I love the way these guys pump electric energy into songs and music 🎶. Much Love. 47:47

[@anndeboeck179]

I wish I could go and see him again.❤❤😊 In 1992 I had the joy of hearing them live in Boston MA. I was not even 20 years old yet...but blown away by the sound and presence!!!🔥🤩🔥 Living on my own again and working to renovate my newly bought 100 years old little house in a row....you know where all the cash goes...😂 So instead, I will be watching this and his older 'live' videos of the earlier days a lot the coming months! And singing along 🙈 while 'trying' to plaster my garden walls, paint and other stuff. Just to get the spirit going!!! Thanks for the fantastic feeling I get from your music Simply Red! 😍 Keep it going and coming.❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 Greeting from Ann (Belgium).🌸

[@DanoSlingz]

Simply awesome 😎✌️

[@margaritarodriguez5897]

Just wonderful! Come to USA, please.

[@JMM7171]

One of the greats. 🎉❤

[@adelemcclymont6790]

Talented man and a Talented band Fantastic x

[@joeschweidinz7775]

We need one time oh yeah

[@SirHackaL0t.]

This is so great. Thank you for sharing. Amazing voice.

[@mariapisco4460]

Great concert......Great musicians.....Very beautiful songs. Mick Always in my Heart!;Thank' you for sharing

[@marcq8649]

Incredible voice, incredible musicians, listening you with the same delight since the beginning, thank you so much!