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.

[@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.

[@hazelanglin5907]

Every song of Simply Red is good.

[@trishspinazola287]

Great talent… and beautiful voice♥️

[@reshaud81]

Sunrise by Simply Red is a must to listen to!

[@kaylucas51]

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

[@jean2740]

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

[@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

[@TheDivayenta]

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

[@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.

[@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 💚🎵🎶

[@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.

[@kylecrotts2715]

I have tried and tried but I can’t take watching or listening when mumbles, aka Ollie starts to talk!

[@patticriss2238]

That’s not nice. At all.

[@patticriss2238]

Younger folks just do it a different way. Deep breath. We can accept habits unlike our own. Hahaha. Slow down. Best of luck my friend.

[@tomnewman7682]

@@patticriss2238 sounds like the your the woke police !! , when it comes to entertainment we can be critical and subscribe or unsubscribe

[@candiniedzielski7263]

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

[@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.

[@anitawright7169]

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

[@noelsavory4983]

You should listen to Simply Red's Stars next.

[@joyfullife5898]

He is amazing 👏

[@bigboycombo6342]

Mick can still belt this out live and not skip a beat.

[@maha77]

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

[@debrablumrogers5096]

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

[@Hard2believethis]

Simply Red The right thing is a must listen.

[@MarkSouza-bh6sv]

Thanks for these Gems, The folks out there know their shit; THANKS FOR BRINGING THEM TO THIS CHANNEL PEOPLE❤️

[@raycewilliams3300]

This is such an iconic song. I love the original as well as this remake. I remember slow dancing to this son back in high school with my girlfriend. Great memories. Take care....

[@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. ❤❤❤❤

[@darcylyons4313]

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

[@knox123]

The talent and the artistry. These bands were amazing.

[@hervehightower2364]

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

[@sherrolromeo6705]

Mick and Simply Red are still doing live concerts. You should react to one of them, you won't be disappointed!!!

[@bowtiefidenine]

Thanks

[@gerardanalepa5097]

Mick 🥰

[@3generboiler]

Absolutely rock with 2 of the 3 of you..

[@2869may]

Voice so clean...!

[@patriciawilliams3735]

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

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

You need to listen to holding back the tears!

[@norakeeswood9808]

Facts.... 😊 I loved it. Hit home. ❤

[@dmoradomorado1356]

😢it's sooo so deep to my soul

[@ExpatExplorerMedia]

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

[@wentibbetts7833]

Love this song, whoever sings it.

[@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. 😊

[@patriciadavis1393]

Ollie don't be a hater😮😮😮😮

[@christinageha-sf2zg]

So good

[@anitasbkolsen6881]

He is a legend🇩🇰

[@doriwiljt]

There is a great live version out there too

[@WyattIamrolling]

Sure, maybe you guys don't always agree 100%, but you're still one of the very best reactions out there. You guys do it right. Don't change.

[@roxyita]

Mick assolutamente meraviglioso, voce straordinaria ❤❤❤

[@sheilayates6548]

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

[@jeffmartin_UK]

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

[@milemarker301]

Beautiful.

[@Mannymoe7]

Nobody did it like Teddy Pendergrass but this was respectable

[@SpottedQ]

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

[@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.

[@i43pammy30]

I can't thank you Guys enough for your reaction!

[@jnice1236]

I love Unc in the Pirate hat, his smile made the video for me..straight up!

[@susanmurray7654]

Bringing the songvto a new "generation" Different audiences.

[@nancysmith38]

Another good one is Moneys Too Tight To Mention

[@susanmurray7654]

Yes

[@trishriley9681]

I love all versions...Patti LaBelle also!

[@richardconnolly4835]

Money Too Tight to Mention is another upbeat banger.

[@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.

[@christypriest30]

Man! This takes me back! I was 14 years old working in the cookie place in our mall!!

[@JennyYearsley]

A great sound!

[@Bluerose888]

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

[@patriciadavis1393]

Have you checked out his original song holding back The years it is simply beautiful❤❤❤ and tell Ollie he can stay home😂😂😂

[@cortefielkid1455]

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

[@yvonnebeltran6954]

🌹❤️You Guys are Awesome and Respectful ❤️love this Song Love The Memories that came with this Song I would really like to hear The Original too Thank You Guys 🌹❤️

[@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.

[@nickbelezbubjones6528]

Listen to you make me feel brand new, by Simply Red live

[@angelagardner5230]

simply red brilliant play the original im sure i will remember both are great

[@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

[@danielmccann8325]

Check out Simply red's cover of You make me feel brand new. Mick has such great range he covers both parts on that song.

[@Mytriumph650pre-unit]

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

[@pdwilson69]

Please do the live version. He can really sang

[@MrVvulf]

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

[@carlroza102]

The kids right on this one!😜

[@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.

[@kerrylynch449]

Cory baby I love the whiskers man

[@willlong8942]

I vote for Harold Melvin.

[@timfrazier7589]

Amen about Olli!!!!

[@BlackHatCinephile]

"Stars" is a good original by them, and it's newer. Just came out last decade.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

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

[@mariannematus6703]

I suggest "Money's Too Tight to Mention" or "Sunrise" (he samples Hall & Oates' "I Can't Go for That") for your next Simply Red listen.

[@tcat6133]

The original is a classic and the one I first listened to and fell in love with, but Simply Red’s rendition does not sound just the same for me. Mick’s tone and delivery hits me differently. His voice is soulful and stopped me in my tracks. As a woman, I felt the emotion and the message the song was conveying. This is a beautiful song both in melody and lyrics. Simple Red did this song justice and its rise to the charts is proof.

[@TraceyStanley-k6b]

Check out his cover of The Stylistics You Make Me Feel Brand New. He slays it

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

TEDDY PENDERGRASS WAS IN BLUENOTES...HE SANG THIS SONG, I BELIEVE.❤❤❤❤❤

[@classic-kool]

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

[@champagnebulge1]

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

[@jimhughes7530]

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

[@jonathaneaton]

You gotta check out their song Sad Old Red

[@michaeltveten8458]

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

[@randychampion184]

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

[@thisisitreactions]

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

[@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

[@TheDivayenta]

I could listen to him forever. ❤

[@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 😉

[@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.

[@circemuller1933]

Ginger Peopel the Best Mick and ED Genius

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎

[@richardworonowicz9076]

This was the UK version of this

[@harlee2191]

You should check out Korn doing "word up." A song they did to warm up. Company released it. It was good!!😂

[@robycip9715]

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

[@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.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Red hair soul

[@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.

[@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