Jan 26, 2020 the mostlogical explanation of simply reds stars would be that the vocalist is singing to his romantic interest. Simply red have over a billion hits on youtube, have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one in the uk. Youve got that look again the one i hoped i had when i was a lad your face is just beaming your smile got me boasting, my pulse rollercoastering. Simply reds roots originate from the notorious 1976 sex pistols gig at the lesser free trade hall in manchester. Stars is the fourth album by britishbased popsouljazz band simply red, released in september 1991.
The bands first single moneys too tight to mention, was released in 1985 reached the united kingdom top 20. This track was a single in september 1995 and is on the life album 1995 as well as the compilation albums simply red greatest hits 1996 and the greatest hits 25 2008 mailing list sign up to our mailing list here. There was stuff in this simply red show that was unctuous and awful runny ballads like for your babies but there were also moments of glossy perfection. Simply red biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The greatest hits, an album by simply red on spotify. All songs express there mutual meaning and delight. Simply red release new single complete love the rockpit. This was the case with simply red and the stars album. He enjoyed great success with this band and sold over 50 million albums from 1983 to 2009.
Simply red is a british soul and pop band that were formed in 1983 in manchester. Written by lead singer mick hucknell and produced by stewart levine, stars became the first single from the album to crack the uk top 10, reaching number eight in december 1991. This track was a single in november 1991 and is on the stars album 1991 as well as the compilation albums simply red greatest hits 1996, its only love 2000 and the greatest hits 25 2008. The lead vocalist of the band is singer and songwriter mick hucknall, who, by the time the band initially disbanded. The single reached number 8 in the united kingdom and was successful in some other. Anyone who ever held you would tell you the way im feeling anyone who ever wanted you would try to tell you what i feel inside the only thing i ever wanted. Holding back the years is the 7th track on simply reds debut studio album picture book. Simply red is an english pop band, formed in the mid 1980s. Blue eyed soul is the groups first new album in four years, featuring 10 tracks written by mick hucknall and produced by long time collaborator andy wright. Hailed as one of the most successful live acts ever to come out of the uk, they will be firing on all cylinders delivering.
Mick hucknall is one of the most successful frontmen of the past 30 years, selling millions of records worldwide as part of simply red. Written by lead singer mick hucknell and produced by stewart levine. Manchester art student mick hucknall was one of the many young music fans present along with original members of the fall, joy division, the smiths and buzzcocks who. Mick hucknall biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Home page for the uks leading tribute to simply red. Gossamer soul meets a single grain of northern grit and. Jul, 2016 simply red are a british soul and pop band which formed in manchester in 1985. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called the frantic elevators, whose sevenyear run produced limited releases on local labels and ended.
Its smoother and more polished than their previous work, yet mick hucknall is singing better than ever and his songwriting is improving. Taken from the brand new album blue eyed soul out november 8th. Its their first new studio album in four years and the 12th in their stellar career. Simply red full official chart history official charts. Their 1991 classic stars was the bestselling album for two years running in britain and europe. I always thought that mick hucknall had a great voice, and that the songs on the record were very.
One of the great things about classic albums is when you take an album that you are very familiar with and learn something new about it. Albums include picture book, stars, and a new flame. All music guide although it didnt have a single as strong as holding back the years or if you dont know. Simply red s roots originate from the notorious 1976 sex pistols gig at the lesser free trade hall in manchester. Oct 28, 2019 simply red are back with blue eyed soul, a ten track masterclass in funky, brassy soul music and emotionally charged ballads, available to preorder now. Manchester art student mick hucknall was one of the many young music fans present along with original members of the fall, joy division, the smiths and buzzcocks who was inspired to form a. And the second verse is apparently indicative of them having some serious issues relationship. Simply red stars sheet music in g major transposable.
The second single to be taken from 1991s stars album and one of the most memorable hits of the 90s. The first single to be released from the album was fairground which was released in september 1995 and became the groups only single to top the uk chart. The single reached number 8 in the united kingdom and was successful in some other countries in europe. Hucknall has been the songwriter and bandleader since the beginning in 1985. King, joe cocker, hugh masekela, oleta adams and boy george. The lead vocalist of the band is singer and songwriter mick hucknall, who, by the time the band initially disbanded in 2010, was the only original member left. Remixed by brazilian tropical house duo 0am, the piano driven funk version of the track is a horn filled take on the albums original tender ballad. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Anyone who ever held you would tell you the way im feeling anyone who ever wanted you would try to tell you what i feel inside the only thing i ever wanted was the feeling that you aint faking. Their 1991 classic stars was the bestselling album for two years. We have albums and 144 song lyrics in our database. Lists jason baums top 6 music videos and 4 music films of 2019. A live favourite and one of the songs that helped stars.
The official lyric video for sweet child by simply red. The song was produced by renowned american record producer stewart levine, who besides his work with simply red is known for working with such greats like b. The band simply red was created in the english town manchester in 1985 by mick hucknall. I bought this cd a long time ago, but just listened to it again and wondered just that its absolutely outstanding, especially on a cold and blustery night when youre kicking back with your loved one reading books and drinking hot tea. Stars by simply red samples, covers and remixes whosampled. That is a good thing, too, since stars is the first simply red album not to contain any cover songs. Simply red top songs 18 songs aint that a lot of love. Simply red unveil brand new song thinking of you from.
Following the announcement that their funky new album, blue eyed soul, will be released on november 8th on bmg, simply red have revealed the details of a highly anticipated date uk and ireland 2020 arena tour. The first verse is symbolic of his strong feelings for her. See more ideas about simply red, mick hucknall and songs. Mick hucknall biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is mick hucknall. Simply red can easily be considered the most successful jazzsoul band ever, thanks in many ways to the incredible vocal talents and songwriting sensibilities of their flamehaired lead singer, mick hucknall. Sep 30, 2016 with a huge autumn 2020 tour announced, simply red today release a new remix of tonight. Five singles were released from the album, including the uk top ten hits stars and for your babies. Stars by simply red discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled.
Simply red songs top songs chart singles discography. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your simply red collection. The band followed this up with cover heavy blue in 1998 and love and the russian winter in 1999. The discography of simply red, a british soul band, consists of twelve studio albums, six compilation albums, one extended play, fiftytwo singles and a number of other appearances. Simply red are a british soul and pop band which formed in manchester in 1985. Every simply red studio album has been a uk top ten with previous release big love reaching number 4 in 2015. Outside the uk, stars reached the top 10 in denmark and zimbabwe and peaked within the top 40 in more than 10 other countries. For your babies simply red holding back the years simply red sad old red simply red arrangements of this song.
It is the only simply red album to feature fritz mcintyre singing lead vocals, on the tracks something got me started and wonderland. Although it doesnt have a single as strong as holding back the years or if you dont know me by now, stars is simply reds best album since their debut. Simply red released fairground in 1995, which became the bands first uk number one single. Aug 15, 2019 mick hucknall and his band have unveiled a brand new single titled thinking of you, to be taken from their upcoming 12th studio album blue eyed soul. The single reached number 8 in the united kingdom and was successful in. Simply red holding back the years official video youtube. Simply red stars us cassette single product details. The song was a huge success for the group and quickly rose to the top of charts across the world.
The only mainstay in the soul and pop band since 1985, mick and the gang are back for a brand new album and tour. They have had two us billboard chart toppers with classic singles holding back the years and if you dont know me by now. Since the summer of 1985 simply red have taken the british single and album charts by storm. View simply red song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings.
Wenn ich dann aber ein stuck wie stars hore, dann finde ich, es war wohl ein kleiner fehler, simply red damals zu ignorieren. It was originally released in the 1991 album of the same name. Apr 27, 2009 every simply red studio album has been a uk top ten with previous release big love reaching number 4 in 2015. Simply red is one of the timeless classic groups that consistently provides hits that you always wonder why you stopped listening to them. Every artist who has scored a number 1 single and album.
Jan 01, 2003 stars was the first simply red album to feature entirely original material and no cover versions, and it was also the last album to feature member tim kellett, who started his own band olive after touring. Stars is a 1991 single by british soul and pop band simply red, released as the second single from their fourth album of the same name. Since the release of their debut studio album picture book 1985, they have had ten songs reach top 10 in the uk singles chart, including. Holding back the years was released in 1985 as a single from the bands debut album picture book. Since the release of their debut studio album picture book 1985, they have had ten songs reach top 10 in the uk singles chart, including holding. The lead singer and songwriter mick hucknall was by the time the band was disbanded in 2010 the only original member left.
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