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  1. On This Day November 4, 1985 – Simply Red Released Holding Back The Years

    On This Day November 4, 1985 – Simply Red Released Holding Back The Years

    On this day November 4, 1985, Simply Red released Holding Back The Years, one of the most soulful and emotional ballads of the decade. The song showcased Mick Hucknall’s powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics, capturing a sense of reflection and longing that resonated deeply with listeners around...
  2. On This Day October 11 1985 - Simply Red Released Their Debut Album Picture Book

    On This Day October 11 1985 - Simply Red Released Their Debut Album Picture Book

    On this day October 11 1985, Simply Red released their debut album Picture Book, introducing the world to the soulful voice of Mick Hucknall and the band’s smooth blend of pop, soul, and jazz influences. The album’s warm production and heartfelt songwriting stood out during a decade dominated by...
  3. On This Day: July 15, 1989 – Simply Red’s If You Don’t Know Me By Now Hits Number One in America

    On This Day: July 15, 1989 – Simply Red’s If You Don’t Know Me By Now Hits Number One in America

    On this day July 15, 1989, If You Don’t Know Me By Now by Simply Red became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from July 15 through July 21 and also reached number one in Australia and New Zealand. The song was part of their third studio album A New...
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  4. On This Day: July 12, 1986 – Simply Red’s Holding Back the Years Hits Number One in America

    On This Day: July 12, 1986 – Simply Red’s Holding Back the Years Hits Number One in America

    On this day July 12, 1986, Holding Back the Years by Simply Red became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from July 12 through July 18 and also reached number one in Canada and Ireland. This soulful ballad, led by the unmistakable voice of Mick...
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  5. On This Day: March 27 1989 If You Don’t Know Me by Now by Simply Red Was Released

    On This Day: March 27 1989 If You Don’t Know Me by Now by Simply Red Was Released

    On this day March 27 1989 Simply Red released their soulful cover of If You Don’t Know Me by Now. Originally recorded by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes in 1972 the song was reimagined by the British band with a smooth 80s production style and heartfelt vocals by frontman Mick Hucknall. The...
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    On This Day February 13 1989 - A New Flame by Simply Red

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 13, 1989 A New Flame by Simply Red. Read the full story here...
  7. On This Day February 13 1989 - A New Flame by Simply Red

    On This Day February 13 1989 - A New Flame by Simply Red

    On this day, February 13, 1989, Simply Red released their third studio album, A New Flame. The album continued the band’s signature blend of soul, pop, and jazz infused melodies, further cementing their place as one of the most successful British acts of the 80s. A New Flame became a major...
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    Men and Women (1987)

    Title: Men and Women Artist: Simply Red Genre: Soul Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - The Right Thing - 4:19 2 - Infidelity - 4:09 3 - Suffer - 4:55 4 - I Won't Feel Bad - 4:14 5 - Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye - 3:23 6 - Let Me Have It All - 3:45 7 - Love Fire - 3:58 8 - Move on Out - 4:55...
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    Picture Book (1985)

    Title: Picture Book Artist: Simply Red Genre: Soul Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Come to My Aid - 2 - Sad Old Red - 3 - Look at You Now - 4 - Heaven - 5 - Jericho - 6 - Money's Too Tight (to Mention) - 7 - Holding Back the Years - 8 - Red Box - 9 - No Direction - 10 -...
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