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Mar 9, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 9 1987 Men and Women by Simply Red Was Released.

On this day March 9 1987 Simply Red released their second studio album Men and Women. Building on the success of their debut the album showcased the band’s signature blend of soul pop and jazz influences while solidifying their place in the music industry.

Men and Women peaked at number two on the UK charts and reached number 31 on the Billboard 200 in the US. The album featured hit singles like The Right Thing and Evry Time We Say Goodbye further establishing Simply Red as one of the...

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