Mick Hucknall is criminally under appreciated!!

32 years later and he can still sound like this and does it live. He is an astonishing singer. As you say, Tom Jones and George Michael were top notch live.

He wrote this song when he was 17 yo, it's about his parents, Pater - dad, Mater - mom. His mom left when he was 3 years old and she never came back.

A live concert separates the true pure singers from the rest

How do some vocalists sound even better live? Lordy. This is sublime!

99% of singers sound worse live than the studio versions - but here is a rare exception to that

This version... THIS version is just unbelievable. The band as well.

His live singing voice is top tier for sure!

Absolutely stunning voice and a great performance.

I absolutely love the live performances of Simply Red. One of my favorites for 30 years

His voice is so piercing and smooth.

😱 WOW! I never would have thought the live version could even come CLOSE!! I was wrong!!

Saw him live earlier this year, he hadn't lost any of his ability, fantastic singer !!

What a voice! No one does this song better

He has a beautiful voice and it's unique!!! ❤

George, Tom, or Mick? Mick's got this one hands down.

I agree one of the great voices, and sounds incredible live. His version of you make me feel brand new, where he sings all of the vocal part is a master class in singing.

The man is just gifted.What a voice.So effortless.

I love it when people can appreciate Mick 's voice. He has not been lauded globally as he should be.

Mick has one of those voices that could be heard throughout a concert hall without a microphone...

That's how it's done.

He wrote and sang this song at 17 years old. Look up the story behind the song. Studio version is awesome too.

Great review. Mike is still as good currently.

Wow! Perfect.

Originally from the 1985 album, "Picture Book", this was one of the greatest ballads of the 80's with Mick Hucknall's incredible powerful vocals. His emotional delivery was inspired by being deserted by his Mom at 3 years old and the upheaval was the inspiration. Keyboardist and trumpeter Tim Kellett took inspiration from Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue" album for the incredible trumpet solo. It was first recorded by Mick in 1982 with his Punk Band, The Frantic Elevators, but later he added the I'll Keep Holding On, chorus after the band split and Hucknall formed Simply Red. Live this is even more heart penetrating with his vocals absolutely brilliant and the instrumentation superb. It does not get any better. Such a musical treat. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Neal. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦

There is another live performance many years later and he still sounds phenominal. 😊🥰

Oooh chills from Michael Hucknall's heavenly vocals What a voice Great choice and wonderful reaction Harri 🎵✌️🎶💜

Hari you forgot to mention my baby Sade as one of your favorite British soul singers. Speaking of her you must must react to one of her live performances

Simply Red (Mick Hucknall) has an active you tube channel, Harri. You should tag him with this video. I bet he'd love it.🎵🎶🎼👏🏻 I subscribed to his channel last year- was excited to hear he is still making music and has taken on the internet, even though many of his generation aren't generally into creating video content regularly enough to keep a channel going and growing. The vivacious, fiery, red headed soul singer is as potent as ever with his one of a kind voice!❤

If that voice doesn't send you to la-la land, check for a pulse. Great reaction Harri.

Yes! Incredible voice! Love him!❤

You need to see them at Ziggo Dome

Sooo incredible! Love! The Symphonica concert is absolutely stunning!! Even in his older years he still has the best voice! A true legend!! Great performer!! ❤👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻

Definitely one of the great voices, loved it for years.

This is such a very beautiful song and there is no shortage of them with Simply Red. Thanks, Neal and Harri.

One of my favourite songs of the 80's. Brilliant live rendition!

His voice is mesmerizing and keeps you holding on. 🎼🎤🥁🎺

This song he put out in 1985!!

What a voice he has been gifted with and it looks so easy, just perfection. His voice goes right into your heart and tears it apart.

Neal Thank you so much for the suggestion 👍🤩❤️ Love Simply Red, had an Album back in the days. Until reesently, I had a 30 mayby 40 year brake. Nice revisit. Thank you Harri for the amazing live version 🤩😉🌻

For those of us who sing a bit, this guy just knocks it out the park. He's so accurate, and makes it look effortless. There's a lot of control and work going on, but he's a swan. On the surface he's smooth. His voice glides. This is live. LIVE!! Just wonderful.

Loved "I'm glad to be alive today" ! That says it all.

Mesmerizing

You MUST check out "Money's too Tight to Mention" from the same show...incredible!!!

What a pleasure!

He has great singers on stage with him but the entire audience is also his back up singers.

A master class in atmosphere, emotion and share talent, Simply red live is a life long memory.

That was just a fantastic version of the song. Didn't think it could be better than the original "radio" version, but...

Uh! I recall this delightful song with a huge smile on my face 🙄. On my birthday in 1986, my then 9-yr old son played this song over and over and over..........😂

Goosebumps! Such a beautiful voice! 🎶🎶🎶😍

The pure appreciation of this song in this reaction is incredible. Excellent job with your articulation and observations. What a magical performance, truly tugs on the heartstrings. I'm in tears, once again.

Was at a concert with Mick 10 years later i Copenhagen. At that time more rounded, more soulful, more sophisticated vocally. Mid concert his microphone broke down. He asked audience if they minded he kept on signing without the mic. He actually did it better without....but my God what a powerful voice he has!

Incredible. Saw him live in Toronto at Massey Hall, with a barefoot Joss Stone opening. Still sends shivers down my spine. One of the best concerts EVER.

I'm curious as to what kind of music you grew up/came of age listening to. I enjoy your reactions to the music of my life. It seems like a whole world of music has opened up to you.

I forgot what a stunning singer this man is.

Oh my goodness 😮this was just beautiful 🎸👏🏻his voice is lovely 🤩 Love Simply Red♥️Thank you PN and Harri, I really enjoyed this ♥️🌷

What a voice!

Mick non è solo una bellissima voce, è LA VOCE e la reazione lo dimostra in pieno ❤❤❤

Harri, You get it all like very few. Always well done. Thanks!!

He is one of the few artists that sounds just as good live. He has an incredible voice.

Great choice Neal, beautiful, thanks, and thanks to Harri for another great reaction.

Mick Hucknall Alison Moyet jimmy Somerville all give me shivers down my spine and they can still do it today

Fantastic!! 😍😍

Blue-Eyed Soul, baby!

Love, love, love it. Always have. But I'm afraid the original grabs me in the feels every single time.

The voice is a gift from above.

Have watched the video version of this song SO many times. The live version lived up. Sensational song and performance.

It's one of those songs that if you once heard it before that you know you're in for a treat.👍👍

This is absolutely out of this world good - Mick Hucknall and Simply Red are just beasts at what they do

This made my evening. Thank you .

Amazing

Not a huge simply red fan. I know their songs but only went to a concert as my family who went had someone drop out. His voice live is perfection. He is absolutely flawless

Heartbreaking.great song that I’ve enjoyed for decades

Not only do I wish but I think many people wish they could sing and sound like this man. Talent beyond words to fathom.

Absolutely beautiful!! Wonderful suggestion and great reaction! Loved it!

Love that muffled trumpet 🎺.

I was blessed with an ear for music but found out in my twenties that not everybody was. I love encountering others who were also blessed.

Truly Blue-Eyed soul!! ❤❤❤

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Great reaction Harri I agree his voice hits me right in my soul it's so beautiful. 🔥 Such an awesome song really love it and Man U cheers. ✌

As I grow older, songs like these hit home.

I could listen to Mick all day long. Have most of his music in all formats 🙂Thank you.

Simply Red and Celine Dion duet. Am waiting for it.

I love this song! His voice is incredible! I play his CD in my car. ❤❤❤

What a voice! One of the best live performances I've ever seen ❤

Mick is the most underrated singer these days - so glad he is back ! People have said he can't dance, who cares when he can sing, really sing ! Have always loved him.....

His voice control nd phrasing is so in sync with the lyrics. He's a treasure❤.

Simply Red, Simply a Masterpiece ! Still today sounds legendary. Saddest line “ Nothing had the chance to be good, NOTHING EVER COULD”. Ugh !!!! Kill me …. I think he was only 17 writing that !!! Wow

He is amazing. I will put him at the top of the other two for sure. So much emotion and perfect control.

Love his voice! It’s beautiful and very unique!!!

the rest of the band is fantastic too

Great song! Love Simply Red, especially their song sunrise 🌅😊

Thank you, Neal and Harri, for an outstanding awe-inspiring song! I have always loved this song. It also gave me shivers. There are some songs that I listen to with my headphones to drown out any background noise; this is one of them! I close my eyes and turn up the volume to receive the full extent of its beauty. ❤ Thankyou@ marybaillie8907 for enlightening me on the history of this magnificently talented voice. He can truly be described as a masterpiece of music. His voice commmands your full attention and respect when he sings! And, Harri, again, your reactions, as per usual, were wonderful. 😊

Hi Mr. Harri, Just great, one of very few I would pay to go see.. He does a great cover of "If You Don't Know Me By Now".. ♠Mr.G.. (W.G.)

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A truly gifted voice. I agree with your reaction. Gave me the God bumps. Lucky were the people that got to experience this concert.

Phenomenal performance. Had the privilege of meeting him at a dinner in Manchester Town Hall many years ago.

Neal - I have not heard much from Simply Red, but not for any reason other than I just haven't across them. Now I realize that I have a bit of catching up to do. Hucknall has a unique and wonderful voice. Thank you, both Neal and Harri.

WOW, WOW. what a voice !!!

Wow so beautiful