SIMPLY RED - HOLDING BACK THE YEARS | REACTION

[@bugvswindshield]

This song is about his mother walking out on him and his dad. Such a powerful song, powerful voice and he sticks the emotions. What a great, great song!

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

I can relate. My mum left before I was born

[@bugvswindshield]

@@woahblackbettybamalam 😆🤣😄

[@troycarpenter3675]

People can be terrible

[@CarlosHernandez-yf3jv]

The 80s song

[@stevescott200]

@@woahblackbettybamalam LOL brilliant

[@supasoulproductions]

Mick Hucknall is an absolute BEAST of a vocalist!!

[@jackie_jrml]

He is unreal!

[@TheAntiTryhard]

Maybe the best ever

[@deejames9380]

Mick is from Manchester England. This is his painful song about him mom leaving the family when he was young. An overbearing father.. I'm so happy his music is appreciated by a younger generation. Beautiful couple right there. I subbed you

[@gman5218]

@@deejames9380 city of Salford, greater Manchester

[@michaelb2388]

He once called himself the best white soul singer. I think he was right.

[@mizladytaz]

36\37 years later, hearing it thousands upon thousands of times and this song STILL gives me the chills! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Beautiful song. Love Mick Hucknall, he has lovely soulful voice.

[@dalevandebeek2041]

What a beautiful, powerful voice this gentleman has. I'm 74 and I love listening to him today even more than when he first graced the charts with his unique voice. He still gives me chills.

[@waynehall8920]

Simply Red is Awesome 👌 Great reaction It's ok D get emotional It's a great song.

[@spikebeans9563]

I love watching him sing this live, but the official music video, his vocals are so powerful when he hits those high notes. Thanks. Great reaction.

[@jonnno243]

Mick's voice has always given me shivers. Especially this one. Another song I love from Simply Red is For Your Babies. (among many)

[@walshaw2]

The Lyrics "Strangled by the wishes of Pater" refers to his father and "Hoping for the arms of Mater" refers to his mother who left him with his father when Mick was only 3 years old....He named his band "Simply Red" after his hair color, his politics and his favorite soccer team Manchester United, which is from the city where he was born.

[@mana3735]

He's dyed it blue now ;)

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@mana3735 Ouch!

[@79mib]

Love his voice and the isolation in this song 🐐

[@johnthegreek5836]

Thanks for sharing, I love this Live version; What a Voice!! Simply Red were amazing, you should hear their cover of If You Don’t Know Me By Now

[@beedeegee9374]

Their rendition of If You Don’t Know Me By Now gives me chill bumps e v e r y time!

[@gothgirl66673]

The amazing thing is that he still sounds like this! Most vocalists lose their chops past a certain age. I dunno if he's just stayed in good health or what, but there's been little to no deterioration over time.

[@jackie_jrml]

He does!!! He’s really taken care of his voice!!

[@annother3350]

he did a shit ton of coke so maybe he's lucky

[@barbaraparker8487]

🇬🇧 he actually does sound the same. I've seen him many times. I'm really happy they still do tours in Europe and here in the UK! 🇬🇧❤

[@raffisekzenian2746]

He moves/dances a lot when he sings too. How does he sound so flawless?

[@scottdebruyn7038]

Only the best R&B song of all time! And that muted coronet... and all the flat thirds of the blues... Damn! That's good! 😶‍🌫😶‍🌫😊

[@rowanmayfair9249]

He STILL sounds like this. Amazing.

[@cliftonparago4547]

There's a concert at The Royal Albert theater of Simply Red from around 7 yrs ago. He sounds exactly the same as when he originally responded and the audience knows the words

[@astleygenetaylor7463]

I was lucky enough to see Mick and Simply Red live in Manchester England in February this year for the first time, what an amazing voice… I’ve been a fan for over 30 years, well worth waiting for 🤩

[@berniceanne4959]

I was so lucky to have seen Simply Red live in concert on the steps of the Sydney Opera House on their farewell tour. It was such a magical night and Mick was fantastic, a bucklist experience ticked off that night, just pure talent. 💕

[@glennburch1081]

I had a chance to see BB King, my favorite blues artist, and passed on it when he came to town..... thinking I'll catch him next time. Well, there was never a next time bc he died shortly thereafter and I have been kicking myself ever since. So happy u got to see Mick. Now, when a favorite act comes to town, I go....wether I have the money or not, I GO! Paid off, saw Steeley Dan right b4 Walter Becker passed and they were nothing short of PHENOMINAL! So happy I got to see this legendary band with Walter Becker. Glad u got to see SR Bernice.

[@raycewilliams3300]

The original version of this song is beautiful. Years after it's release Mick Hucknall, the lead singer, came out with a more jazz influenced version of this song. This live version sounds like the jazz version to me. He has an amazing voice to say the least.

[@pamcamcris]

You guys need to listen to every single song he's ever made and sung!! He's such an amazing talent. The feelings and emotions he puts into his vocals.

[@fireyflower6643]

Totally!

[@Wolverines77]

I have never listened to this song LIVE and that obviously wasa HUGE mistake. This soft jazz, adult contemporary version is even better than the studio version... You have a new subscriber, congrats!!!

[@rolandratz1]

Man, every note is right, full of emotion, perfectly performed. Mick, he has always been good and he is already an "old man" with his 62 years. But the music also keeps young. I wish him many more healthy years, that he does not lose the fun in his work and in the fans. Every song is a treat...!

[@t0dd000]

The thing is, he's an older man now, and STILL killing it.

[@fscottgray9784]

He has some live videos of this song when he is even older and he still sounds the same.

[@jackie_jrml]

Yes he does!! He’s unreal.

[@MrsDeBoerUK]

Saw Simply Red live twice this year. He still sounds amazing

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

The muffled trumpet is probably the coolest sound in music.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

This song is so beautiful. Live it’s even better. Gives me chills.❤️✌️🌼

[@MrBarryb505050]

You guys need to hear Simply Reds official video and remake of "If you don't me by now" Just another great vocal by Mick!

[@dwhite849]

one of my all time favorites thank you

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Simply Red "Money's Too Tight To Mention" (Official Music Video)...Nuff Said.

[@rogerdaly6326]

Chod when someone is truly talented & has honed their craft they make it look that easy. He still sounds that good.

[@jeffharry9675]

Thank-You so very much!

[@jeffstevens4262]

Simply Reds version of the old Motown classic 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' by Harold Melvin is one of their very best, I reckon.

[@pamcamcris]

I loved how you said his vocals are like he's just walking around the house in his robe... he's that effortless!!! I'd love to see you react to Simoky Red's Money's Too Tight to Mention and Stars. And if you haven't already, his rendition of The Air That I Breathe and Someday in My Life... moves me every time!!

[@mariaportengen2959]

Wow... Still goosebumps, beautiful.! 🎶🎶🎶👍

[@MrsDeBoerUK]

I have seen Simply Red live twice this year and Mick still sounds absolutely amazing

[@tracycartwright3340]

I didn't know I needed to hear this song until it played LOL. My spirits are officially lifted! Thanks so very much for the pick-me-up! :)

[@davidbentley145]

You either have "It" or not...some thing that you recognize the moment you hear "It" ...strikes that cord inside you...Thank you guys

[@hudsonhollow]

Tears at the heart strings.

[@alexandercortez5122]

R.I.P TO THE GREAT OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

[@clintjo2377]

Voice from heaven ! 😊

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

This is an unbelievably great song that like the others said can be heard over and over and over and never get tired of. It’s so soulful, the story behind it is so sad and yet so many people can relate to it or something like it. This guy is beloved. Please check out if you haven’t a couple other of his greatest hits 💜♥️💜♥️

[@zekbaker4727]

This is why brilliant artists conquer the world.

[@sylviegroleau4027]

This is my very first time watching your video. I aalways stand up in front of my computer screen to give a standing ovation on a few songs, including this one.. I have always been a HUGE Simply Red, I met Mick briefly in front of Le Spectrum de Montréal (Québec, Canada) on August 9th 1986, he was not yet prepared for "fans galore", we all found him "cold", but we all love him anyway, and Simply Red as s a band also. Forever.........NOTE: It's OK to cry, I cry every single time I hear the song, and we are the very first day of 2024.

[@Thermpkjr]

Real music kids real talent.

[@26shedan]

I remember this song but now I really appreciate so much more from your reaction. thanks!

[@MTB-Idle]

I saw Simply Red live numerous times in London in the 90s; a great band and Mick is a fantastic singer. There is a massive catalogue still to discover

[@paulrowland4035]

Lovely to see you young kids enjoying this class act , seen simply red about ten times BB King said we think we can sing the blues but this man really knows how, good work highlighting this GREAT singer

[@glennanderson7795]

I think this musical genius wrote this at just 17 years old! Never needed to eclipse this, but listen to the awesome vocals introduced as he matured. Stunning, astonishing! VBW x

[@Niecy70]

I absolutely love this song. It is so not easy to sing like he does. He is pure talent and I predict that in 100 years it will still be amazing❤️

[@nicholasferrara9227]

Straight out of a red headed angel’s soul. We love you 😍 for playing such great music! Chills at 107 F.💕

[@andersgranstrom7128]

This song takes you to a magic place...

[@nicholaspowell3294]

Saw him live a few year's ago in my hometown of leeds in the UK,he opened with this song and it was absolutely brilliant , I took my nephew with me who is a lot younger than me and he said it was one of the best concerts he'd ever been to, Mick is a genius.

[@joea7293]

LOVED THIS REACTION!! Absolutely killed it as did Mick. Such a good reaction love seeing the appreciation and emotions this song gave you both. This is what music does to us. Thank you guys for the post and reaction. As always stay safe and much love guys.

[@1albanach563]

I saw simply red back in 1989 before autotune was invented and I have to say his voice live is absolutely perfect

[@loisrogers2511]

I've seen the video but never the live performance. Just love his voice, and this song. Thank you

[@PhilTheProf]

I have been going to concerts for over 50 years and he is definitely the best live vocalist i have heard. And that includes Art Garfunkel.

[@felixnorman9562]

This is the reason why the 80's was truly one of the greatest decades for music!

[@reallybadgamer]

Yeaaaah boy! Was a teen in the 80's. What a great decade to grow up in.

[@laserwizard2]

Voice of an angel - listen to how good he is live! OMG! He is a gift!

[@tweetiepooh2001]

Love, love, loved it. The original video was spectacular. Makes me cry every time. Thank you.

[@chriswiedeman2956]

SO much soul! What a great performance.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Moody Blues live "Nights in White Satin" AWESOME!!! Angelina Jordan is a phenom!!!

[@raylong8296]

I went to see Simply Red in concert a couple of months ago in the UK and although Mick is 62 now his voice has got even better which is unbelievable, made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

[@pappete9988]

Love your reactions its great to see a true understanding and appreciation for the artists as opposed to fake expressions and comments

[@nrsvlda70]

He STILL sounds like this.. there is an even more current live version of this out there. He has an AMAZING voice! Thanks for a great reaction to this beautifully written (from his life experience) song!

[@paulleach4013]

It's great seeing reactions to my old song book in the day. I've seen Simply Red so many times through the years but there again I was at school with Tim the trumpet/keyboard player.

[@htbald1]

What's missing from a lot of today's performers aside from true talent( highly on display here) is the passion and love for what they're doing. It's sad that auto tune is such a thing, that people are now surprised by the people who can actually sing.

[@flutesong5527]

Lovely to watch you get excited about the music and the musicianship.

[@davidgoldstein1526]

This is a beautiful song. Another song of his that I love is "Fairground."

[@barbaraparker8487]

🇬🇧 I was very fortunate enough to see Mick and the band a few months ago. They were absolutely brilliant. Promoting some of their new song and also doing the old favorites. Still sounding the same. Just lovely. I'm from Gloucestershire, England. We live in a lovely village called the Cotswold, England. ❤

[@glenn20081965]

I saw them last month in Lincolnshire (UK) His voice is as good as it's always been. They were amazing.

[@3John16]

You both are so awesome on this one!

[@glennburch1081]

How can one ever grow tired of listening to that. Mick Hucknall's voice is duplicated precisely from the official video which is most outstanding if u have not seen it. I am at a lost of words in describing how beautiful his voice is. A most appropriate reaction, TY.

[@gratitude62]

The delight on your faces makes this video priceless...Mick is indeed a phenominal vocalist.

[@gosborg]

That was flat out better than the album version. His voice was more relaxed and playful. It’s so impressive to hear an artist with such a clear, natural voice, singing live in all his glory. As you guys said, pure talent.

[@jahrolo]

Saw them live in Vienna back in 2015 - the greatest thing was that they didn´t change ANYTHING :)

[@diddow.7457]

I was lucky to see him live two times. Back in 1987 and 2012. It was breathtaking

[@lindakessler8768]

Goosebumps! 👍❤🤙

[@graemefarrow8]

seen these live at brum NIA a few years ago , and your right when you say they are as good live as recorded , fantastic band all round

[@ginettechiverton7113]

It does make sense. Mick is a Natural Talent. Superb. 🇬🇧💕🎶🎶🎶

[@allendixon7700]

That brothers are now I gotta hate dead. He gotta pursue. You did hate you to hake out him a pretty one a pretty woman she support

[@ianmoffat4460]

Try " If you don't know me by now". Another massive hit for these guys. Love your reviews. You pick all the stuff I grew up with. Good music.

[@bobleek6975]

I suggest you go down this rabbit hole. I have always known this song. I was watching a video a concert of his in Sidney. I could not believe the songs that he did that were his and I never knew it. I watched it on KZbin. Its a fairly recent concert and he is older but that voice is on point like it always was. One of the most unique voices I have ever heard.

[@mikeconway9849]

Loved Simply Red back in the day. Very soulful voice!

[@donnazasgoat2274]

His singing brings you back to your own painful memory of something or someone.

[@mikekuhn214]

What a great song from 1985. My dad loved this song. Miss u dad. RIP dad!

[@CEP73]

This used to make me cry when it came out when I was just 13...still does today!!😭

[@andersjohansson4734]

On New years eve 1989 the Swedish public service radio aired an eight hour long special "8 timmar 80-tal"="8 hour 80s". Bruce Springsteens Hungry heart started the special. 8 hours later and appropriate enough, this was the last song.

[@johnl871]

You guys are great. I've watched many breakdown videos of this GREAT song ( as a near 70yr old male) and it still makes me well up. You guys made it so genuinely appreciated, just as it should be. He just sang this in Rome. Yes, it's been heard around the world. Saddens me to think that so many could relate to those lyrics. Myself included. But I luv this song. And others he has sung. Simply Red. Thanks. What a nice couple you are.

[@realbser1956]

Mick Hucknall has some serious soul, man. Great reaction you two. 🔥

[@shaunmalone5406]

You youngsters have given the best reaction to this song…and now I’ve watched quite a few…this is the best..,keep up the great work🙌❤️

[@mittenpaws1]

Just like the reaction host said (He sounds like the studio version) this is what a real pro is.

[@brookehornback1896]

100 percent agree,I had the same reaction as you guy's. Appreciate ya'll.

[@andrewpetik2034]

2:18 I was getting choked up along with you, young lady. For myself, I know why. I have not heard this song in a long time, well over a decade. I was a lot younger man when this was first released. My life has changed so much since I first heard it. Many family members and friends are no longer here. I will see them again on the other side. His enigmatic, pure, ethereal voice is so emotionally evocative and thought provoking......just raw feeling.... 🙏✌️💪😊

[@janfijay]

Saw Simply Red earlier this year in Manchester UK. Seen them a few times. His voice is still brilliant. Used to bump into him in Manchester in the early years. (80s)

[@Davey_bfg71]

Simply Red was formed by lead singer Mick Hucknall in 1985, he was a teen when he wrote this reflecting on a troubled childhood when his mom abandoned him just aged 3 and growing up with a tyrannical dad 😢 SR mostly sing originals although they’ve had some massive hits with a couple of covers, their cover of If You Don’t Know Me By Now was huge for them and their cover from their 2003 album Home of You Make Me Feel Brand New, they disbanded in 2010 by reformed in 2015 and are set to tour in Summer ‘23 😊

[@mik9124]

And he could keep his Voive all the years !!! Amazing

[@ShelliGriffith-mg9jt]

I have never seen or heard this song live. I almost didn't watch it because it was. That s*** was absolutely freaking amazing. This is one of my favorite songs when I was a teenager and it first came out. Thanks for encouraging me to watch this.😊

[@bobg8378]

I've never heard this version, excellent choice

[@johndegouveia9616]

I saw them In march of this year and still a fantastic group live. and mick still has a fantastic voice.

[@MissJojo7682]

Not only that they still sound as amazing live as they do in the studio, but when they also sound just as amazing after they've aged 25-30 years proves it too. I watched a live video of Mick singing his song _Stars_ from like 3 years ago or so (the symphonica in Rosso video), and he sounded _exactly_ the same as he did when the song came out 31 years ago.

[@evelynne2846]

When this started I was thinking how much better he sounds than the official video. He has the best voice. So smooth. Always loved his music. So many great songs.

[@danielolson5378]

Simply Red is easily one the best blue eyed soul singers out there!!

[@tammydean3003]

The official video is worth checking out also. Love this live version.