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Feb 13, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

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 commercial success, reaching #22 on the Billboard charts and topping the album charts in the UK, Switzerland, and New Zealand. The album’s biggest hit was If You Don’t Know Me by Now, a soulful cover of...

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