WHY DIDN'T I KNOW ABOUT THIS!!! SIMPLY RED- HOLDING BACK THE YEARS (REACTION)

[@pennytipp]

I was 12 years old when this came out and have loved it ever since. It always takes me back to those times, when everything was still simple, and evokes so many emotions. Powerful!

[@harveyparker5313]

I'VE LOVED IT EVER SINCE I FIRST HEARD IT AND I'M NOW ALMOST 59!!! 🥰👍🏾💯

[@SKRRebelRacing]

Mick Hucknall, the lead singer, has a unique voice and a pleasant tone in my opinion. The whole band is very easy to listen to. Peace brothers and sisters!

[@lynette.]

You have chosen one of my favourites. Simply Red have some great tracks.

[@shawnmiller7809]

Now you need to continue down the simply red rabbit hole. Check out “if you don’t know me by now”, a remake they did back in the day. Basic history of this song, I believe he wrote it about his mother and their lack of relationship as she left when he was at a young age….

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

have you heard his version of "you make me feel brand new"? so good.

[@annkeathley7794]

OMGOODNESS Half...you cracked me up with the makin love in the cemetery part!!! Great reaction dude!!

[@laserwizard2]

Watch one of his live concert versions of this and you'll find that he is the real deal - a real voice without any digital work. The voice of an angel.

[@maccastellon2768]

I am a fan of Simply Red since my teens but never knew about the history of Mick Hucknall. I learned about him years later that his mom left him and his dad when he was a toddler. Watching and listening to this song after that made so much sense. That fear of being abandoned must have interefered on hia life so much.

[@Cath1027]

Bringing back my teenage years. Love Simply Red.

[@johnmason9655]

Reminds me of my teenage angst years we all went through. Beautiful lyrics. Brilliantly performed.🤩

[@Scotty19]

Hey Half good too see you doing ok and this one of my favourite songs is Simply Red holding beck the years this song so cool the saxophone in song is so nice 😎😎

[@westenicho]

The cemetery represents death, he's showing the fresh young love of a young man and woman in a place of death, probably symbolizing the dead love of his mother and father (of who this song is about) before they fell out of love. He encounters her as his teacher when she is either older or living another life than what she was when she fell in love with his father. He is represented as a child who can only watch and witness, but cannot do anything about it as the world turns, represented by the turning of events going on around his young self throughout. His older self is taking a walk reminiscing his life events before ultimately getting on a train to somewhere. The symbols are all pretty clear when you learn that the song is about his mother leaving his father when he was 3 and his longing for a mother as he tries to understand.

[@dropkickninja5379]

My prayers go out for you brother, and may God lay his hands on you and heal what’s ailing you.

[@susanann843]

This song mick wrote when he was 17 his mother had left him at the age of 3 and as he grew he and his father didn't get along that well that's what this song is about.

[@wozzab9136]

The video is filmed in Whitby in the North East of England - been there a few times and every time I’ve walked through that cemetery this song pops in my head. Beautiful tune

[@teriarango7835]

Love this song. Thank you for sharing it with us.. I think a couple of months ago I gave you an advice and that was, to please quit smoking. It is bad for the health, it makes you wrinkle faster and you are too young and very handsome. Please consider it. Have a beautiful and blessed day and a big hug to your gorgeous wife.

[@sharonbrady-methvin9722]

I believe he wrote this when he was young, about his parents...

[@justmejoy124]

Yes some fear will hold you in denial and prevent you from living ya best life you're right

[@mamaalaska]

@JustHalf first I want to wish you well and that everything is going to be OK with your Health. The young man wrote this song when he was 15 it’s about his mother abandoning him when he was three years old I’m never coming back. He’s wasting all his peers wasting all his years hoping for a chance to be good but nothing ever would. 15 years old and write a song about something so personal it’s amazing.

[@creinicke1000]

In small towns the cemetery can be a place to go for privacy. My hubby and I used to take our walks thru the cemetery in our small town. Trees.. grass.. peaceful.. others did same thing. In cities I think cemeteries are locked up and not the same.

[@ebktoonz8436]

Have been privileged to see mick at a concert in the UK...the song is a reminiscent song about his Mom and memories with her

[@blaiseprisciotta553]

Good tune

[@decafjnr]

My favorite Simply Red song is "If You Don't Know Me By Now"!

[@justmejoy124]

Omg just started this I missed it somehow but man I love this old one yeeeaauuh

[@shaunwallace6132]

Loved this song since I was a kid

[@AnthonySipes]

I had this album when I was in high school. Great songs. This is one of those sippin songs. You just sit back, chill, and sip on whatever is in your glass.

[@london9372]

He wrote this at 17 yrs old, it's actually about the fact that his mother left him at 3 yrs old & never went back to see if he was alright. It's why he has so much angst in his voice when he sings it.

[@celticamerviking8876]

I remember when this came out, its been one of my favorite sings ever since. Id like to recommend "you'll never leave Harlan alive" by Patty Lovelace.

[@victorcarrasco3040]

Hey my brother, I'm happy to see you keeping your spirits high 🙏 and you right, gotta peep you out every day. Stay blessed. Much love always. Sincerely, your Mexican Soul Brother Vic ✌️😎🎶🤘🙏💯🙏

[@carollittle1059]

Please check out their cover of, If you don't know me by now.

[@justmejoy124]

Man this one's got that feel that makes you wanna lay back n chill & just start reminiscing. Chill vibe and kinda has a romantic & slow dance type vibe as well. Don't you just love the magic of music & mood. I do💯🎶🎵

[@Tddj11]

Love this song. Love you Half...keep doing what you do

[@VV-ku6bk]

Good luck with your health man. I’m finding a lot of good songs through you, thanks.

[@user-rh6rz3hg6v]

Hi Half hope your doing better now. The lead singer of Simply Red is fantastic he sounds just as good live. You can see them doing this song and many others live at The Montruex Jazz Festival fron 1992. Love to see you react to them live.

[@user-im6ph5cm1j]

Fabulous song. it's about parents 😢

[@hazahizabbanzabalawan3815]

Always will be a cut... For y'all that don't know this dude wrote and cut this album at only 17yrs old. Used the memories of his mother leaving him at a young age

[@boosted2.4_sky]

That's the jam Half ...surprised that you didn't know about this...

[@doveabele1257]

LMAO who is gonna be doing the wild thang in a Cemetery???😂😂 You right Half!!

[@dianecogan9066]

Love this song....

[@carollittle1059]

Micks voice, Ahhhhh!!

[@sarablack2547]

Loved your reaction I was at secondary school when this came out please try If you don't know me by now Something got me started Money's too tight to mention For your babies Stars Fairground

[@bobbiewallace4008]

The story he's thinking about is his mother left him at 3 years old and he waited all his life for her. He was with his father and they were so poor

[@dawnekay1567]

This is all about his mother leaving he and his father when he was a young boy.

[@justmejoy124]

Half lol lived that intro. Darlin you be you all day cause why you think I'm here man cause I love it that's why. That smile that personality man you the funniest I enjoy your company 💯 tho I'm miles apart I'm with ya man

[@jha6783]

They used to call him a white soul singer. He is irish but he has some soul in his voice. Some black people where confused about the video and the voice, because they thought that this song was from a black person. Music should be without discrimination.

[@jamesmonroe3940]

Soulful

[@du24pont70]

Fear.....it's the greatest UNmotivator. BTW, something is distorting the sound a bit. Might possibly be the gain on whatever the recording device is, could be just slightly too high. Or maybe the lowest end of the bass frequency is overpowering. My headphones can usually handle the really low end without distortion, that's why I noticed.

[@garywright9715]

Who is gonna be making out at a cemetery? When you get one chance at making an impression you would be surprised. This song explores what may have been and what you were willing to do to whether you succeeded or not. Cemeteries are for those you loved and are gone. But that said they can just be a place of renewal. Complicated, but this song at least explores all possibilities. When I was young cemeteries were a playground to a point. It was just an experience when you don’t have a care when you are young.

[@tonycostello3872]

Cool I hope you good half praying g for ya

[@shirleycarr5387]

His song,if u don't know me by now. Is very good. By simply red.

[@theendoftheworldpodcast]

I fuck with the vibez man !

[@devendranpillay5517]

Hope you good doing well react to more em please keep well and stay strong 💪💙❤

[@TheDaexiled1]

Most notably 8 ball and MJG's Coming Out Hard sampled this song as well as Brand Newbian, Z-Ro, Master P, and many others

[@tonylanclos3756]

Love fear ground level for achieving

[@danmadison1244]

I have. Back in the 70s, not gonna give names. But yes it has been done

[@waynecarter155]

You seem like a cool dude to chill, have a j and listen to some music with.

[@karlakirkland5535]

You have to understand the way it was in Ireland, then. I believe it was a private place where they might not be discovered because, yes, who would make love in a cemetary.

[@elainethomas9853]

I'm 73 years old and I've never heard this either.

[@larrywalling2844]

Pass the DUTCHIE by MUSICAL YOUTH 🤘🏻😎

[@richwilson8658]

i have gotten busy at a few Cemetery's in my day

[@rouguy1972]

❤

[@jonathanarguedas777]

Saludos de Costa Rica 👌🏻

[@AnthonySipes]

Half, you definitely need to check out I'd Give It All Up For You by Simply Red

[@bakercarl8518]

This is my guy . He's part of my biography. Excuse me Half if you never had a cemetery party.

[@huerosantos7563]

When MTV played videos all day. No stupid programs or fake CRIBS 🤣

[@deek64dk]

Heyee my guy! Ive been one of your subs for only alittle while now, 57yr "young" grandma here in DeLand Florida ✌🏻🤗 Blessings to you and many prayers for your health situation to get 💯%! Also shout out to your mama💕💪🏻 I'm a breast cancer survivor as well💪🏻💕✌🏻 As for this song, oh yeah the dude has a beautiful voice.... Can you PLEASE PLEASE start reactions to Ez Mil 🇵🇭?? Trust.....when you do, your sub total will multiply like 🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇😂☺️ Much 💕 & ✌🏻 to you....your KZbin fam IS HERE FOR YOU 💯%!

[@justhalf750]

God bless you! Thank you for all your support. It really means a lot! What song by Ez mill would you prefer?

[@deek64dk]

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[@bethking7348]

He was 17 when he wrote this

[@justmejoy124]

Haha at least in the cemetery no seed will grow lol just 😂 kjddin

[@christinerobinson9372]

This is a very sad video, lots of details that are easy to miss. Did you see why the little boy fell from his bike? He crawls under the kitchen table and out the door. Why? You see a little boy daydreaming about his teacher, it's not him. He is watching the other boy watching the teacher. What happened with his mother at the door? Is he leaving? Is he falling? You caught that he has fear, what does he fear? What is his relationship with his parents like? Why?

[@greengun8340]

Where's Jai? What's going on? Is there a video detailing this??

[@larrywalling2844]

🤘🏻😎

[@jimdinardi3409]

WHT UP MONEY ..HOPE ALL IS WELL WTH YA & THE FAM ...WANTED TO THROW OUT 1 OF MY PERSONAL ALL TIME FAVS ON MY LIST OF TOP SPITTERS IN THE GAME I THINK DEF UNDERRATED IS ...THE MAN HAILN FROM YONKERS N.Y. JASON T. PHILLIPS AKA.JADAKISS PERSONAL OPINION & ALOT WOULD AGREE IS A BEAST IN HIS OWN RITE ...I'm sure u knw of his music if not CHK HIM OUT DEF A KEEPR ..STAY UP .TIL NEXT TIME GODS SPEED

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥

[@farber2]

i LOVW

[@mikgifford9760]

I requested this numerous times on half and jay, but since I don’t pay, you guys dismiss those requests

[@leonhuggins7579]

Have a look at wet wet wet julia says , sweet lil mystery

[@jamesmonroe3940]

Hee hee we killed each other's spouses hee hee

[@michaelb2388]

The sound on your video is distorted

[@ricksampson1575]

That sound system is questionable

[@virgogreg]

its not stereo

[@jopoveromo1054]

You can just say you don’t like it in a reaction video.

[@ronaldwoodall5511]

come on now if u ant got headphones on u cant hear DO IT just sounds better bro

[@pattbreezy3420]

3D Na'tee man reaction to her

[@justhalf750]

What song