Simply Red - 'Holding Back the Years' Reaction! I'll Keeeep Holding On! Mick's Voice is Magical!

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"Holding Back the Years" is a soul song by Simply Red, released in 1985 on their debut album Picture Book. It became one of their biggest hits and is known for its emotional lyrics and Mick Hucknall's soulful vocals. The song reflects on themes of nostalgia, regret, and the passage of time. It's considered a classic of its genre and has been covered by various artists over the years.

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@gone2bch 2 ай бұрын

He wrote this song when he was in his mid teens about his mother who abandoned him when he was a baby. He was holding on to the wishes of meeting her and getting a love he never received

@letitbesummer6536 2 ай бұрын

And he never did. He met with her once or something She turned out to be a real piece of work 😳 😡

@lilpoohbear653 2 ай бұрын

@@letitbesummer6536 sad

@ceciliajones7816 2 ай бұрын

@@letitbesummer6536she tried to scam him . I believe she told she had cancer to get close to him. Just sad a parent can do that to their child.

@daleross9001 2 ай бұрын

Never new ❤ its not the same because the world loves ya. Need your mother

@randallmays5463 2 ай бұрын

This comment is peeling onions in my vicinity.

@rob.cassie 9 күн бұрын

He has had thirteen studio albums, six compilation albums one extended play and fifty three singles, he continues to make music and perform. He also owns a successful vine yard in Italy and has stakes in several restaurants, he is also involved in property investments. Basically, he doing alright for himself 😊 He’s been a favourite of mine for about 40 years. To last that long in the music industry, he must be doing something right. 👍

@mredible475 2 ай бұрын

Try Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now...crazy vocals 🔥

@brendaclark8344 2 ай бұрын

It is a cover from original Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. A very excellent cover!!

@saintsataniko2116 2 ай бұрын

Not just a redhead, he's the ginger Otis Redding (for a couple of songs anyway). Voice as smooth as honey dipped in molasses.

@janleonard3101 2 ай бұрын

I heard Smokey Robinson was his idol. I think you can hear that in his voice.

@happymethehappyone8300 2 ай бұрын

An often overlooked/forgotten MUST HEAR Classic,, Simply Red "Money's Too Tight To Mention" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)

@russelljarvis7468 2 ай бұрын

A cover but good one nonetheless

@vernonallen3370 2 ай бұрын

Their fourth album Stars was immense it went multiple platinum all over the world , with about four or five singles released from it,

@joeevett9007 2 ай бұрын

He sounds just as good today, the vocal talent is insane.

@davidjudd951 2 ай бұрын

He actually sounds better today. His voice has turned a little raspier, but he still hits that beautiful high note.

@SanJoseBob 15 күн бұрын

I would put this on a Loop and listen to it all day long. When we first heard it we all thought he was Black (like Bobby Caldwell, Tom Jones, Righteous Brothers, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates), but the “Blue Eyed Soul” came through. We didn’t know until years later the video came out. What a beautiful song, great lyrics, great arrangement, great images, I love it!….. SanJoséBob

@lamusiclover2264 2 ай бұрын

Probably the best male blue-eyed soul singer you will ever hear!!! He does mostly originals, but a lot of incredible classic R&B covers. He is not a one-hit-wonder....he has several US hits, but her doesn't tour as much as he does in the UK, Europe and Australia. I saw him live in Los Angeles and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. There are many live performances on KZfaq of him. His nickname is "Red" and his real name is Mick Hucknall. He is amazing.

@raulcastro925 2 ай бұрын

Apparently so.

@pluckinmageetar 2 ай бұрын

Amazing? Yes. Best blue eyed soul singer? Naw... Marc Broussard, Bobby Caldwell, Michael McDonald, Van Morrison, Bob Seger, Daryl Hall, Righteous Bros, George Michael, Amy Winehouse,...IMO, all better.

@lamusiclover2264 2 ай бұрын

@@pluckinmageetar I love all those guys a lot, but I still think he's better than most of them except for Daryl Hall.

@joelspaulding5964 2 ай бұрын

@@lamusiclover2264Yeah...NO.

@lamusiclover2264 2 ай бұрын

@@joelspaulding5964 you're entitled to your own opinion. How much simply Red have you listened to? How many live performances have you seen of him? Just curious.

@joehaller5155 2 ай бұрын

his name is Mick Hucnell and he has Many Great performances.

@jimmygrieves2909 2 ай бұрын

This still sends a shiver right down my spine 40 years on ! Simply gorgeous !

@michaelfcooper5561 2 ай бұрын

You have hear Money Too Tight, soul to the max.

@direnova6284 2 ай бұрын

He wrote this song when he was a kid, amazing.

@barnowl. 2 ай бұрын

I love Simply Red's performance of 'Stars' before a Russian audience when he was older. Magic !

@karenpowell6063 2 ай бұрын

This guy can really really sing ! Amazing performer as well . He's an Irish / English guy who is also a fabulous song writer 🔥🔥❤️

@maha77 2 ай бұрын

This song brings me to tears

@britishrocklovingyank3491 8 сағат бұрын

That soft, "That's all I have to say" after that roar is brilliant. So good.

@edwardcapobianco2975 2 ай бұрын

This bro can sing! Great song summer of 86. Fire!

@tonidarcy5515 2 ай бұрын

There's nothing more relaxing then with some great Simply Red soothing music 🎵 on a Sunday night !!! ❤️ Thanks 👍❤❤

@manueldumont3709 2 ай бұрын

Scots-Irish always Gots SOUL .

@Ray_____ Ай бұрын

Easy, you might offend the people who feel the need to specify his race by saying it's "blue eyed" soul. 🙄

@manueldumont3709 Ай бұрын

@@Ray_____ Gots-yah . But Truth(needs tah)

@stroketheboat 5 күн бұрын

He's from Manchester - its' in England. Which is part of the GB, In Europe. Just FYI,

@manueldumont3709 5 күн бұрын

@@stroketheboat The Irish-Ancestry, is STRONG In him .

@stroketheboat 5 күн бұрын

@@manueldumont3709 that’s a Ronald Weasley

@ian8241 2 ай бұрын

They had a massive number of hits, very popular band back in the day.

@josiepkat 2 ай бұрын

They have much more than one song - Money's Too Tight to Mention, The Right Thing, Stars, You've Got It - etc

@bossfan49 2 ай бұрын

This is the one I listen to the least. The ones you listed are all jams.. I also love "Something Got Me Started", "For Your Babies", "So Beautiful", "Angel"

@josiepkat 2 ай бұрын

@@bossfan49 They're great! I do love Holding Back the Years - but absolutely these are JAMS!!!!

@chicagocubs71 2 ай бұрын

Ollie made me laugh, he said he knew Dionne Warwick from the Psychic network. That shit brought memories.

@26shedan 2 ай бұрын

Corey, just remember it is your wisdom that makes some people think you are older!!

@Bri_g3 2 ай бұрын

I thought it was the beard

@YoreHistory Ай бұрын

Corey's beard alone is all the epic this video needs :) Great song!

@thisisitreactions Ай бұрын

Thanks YoreHistory. 🙂👍🏿 Appreciate it. -- Corey Roy

@mjm5081 2 ай бұрын

Loved this song for nearly 40 years! It's one of those rare songs that every time I hear it it's like the first time. Pure magic!!! ✌❤🎶

@coltaine503 2 ай бұрын

For a another great singer, this one from Ireland, give Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" a try. A song than I can truly say can be truly transformative.

@sharonmccutcheon9034 2 ай бұрын

Van Morrison is the man - his catalogue is deep, deep, deep.

@emmae4602 Ай бұрын

That’s my favourite Van Morrison song ❤

@JR-tr1df 2 ай бұрын

buried wife, family, friends. thank God I lived it, wish I could hold onto it but is what is. Hope to see them all again (got some apologizin' to do, straight up included)

@airun130 2 ай бұрын

As a teen, liked the song. As an adult, love and appreciate it

@wozzab9136 2 ай бұрын

Video filmed in Whitby on the Yorkshire coast. Lovely seaside town - fantastic fish & chips!

@martind9575 Күн бұрын

That dude is soul!

@angelaregan475 2 ай бұрын

The most charismatic and talented singer

@debrablumrogers5096 2 ай бұрын

Simply Red is ABSOLUTE PERFECTION 🎵🎶🎶You gotta check out a cover he does " If you don't know me by now"absolute fire.🔥Great reactions 💗

@barnowl. 2 ай бұрын

I agree. It's a beautiful heart-wrenching feel of a song.

@danconroy8293 2 ай бұрын

You dudes ain't old,your experienced! I'm 66 and my minds 21 but my body is 90. Still rocking !

@chrissymoss514 2 ай бұрын

You're my twin!!!

@maha77 2 ай бұрын

*Simply Red* - *_You've Got It_* amazing song

@kellyreiterman 2 ай бұрын

I interned at a radio station in San Francisco in college and I got to see this band and meet them when they toured with this album. They were phenomenal and very nice. Hit their song "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" for more funkiness. Mick Hucknall's voice definitely has that blue-eyed soul vibe going on.

@dawnyoung8 2 ай бұрын

I love this song . His voice is so amazing ! He hits that note !

@chicagocubs71 2 ай бұрын

Fellas, the first time I heard Simpy Red's Holding Back The Tears was an episode of Miami Vice. Miami Vice used MTV music to play on their shows. Soulful Cat!!!

@kierstenridgway4634 2 ай бұрын

I keep holding on. Damn. ❤️❤️❤️✌️

@kevinsievert4531 2 ай бұрын

Lots of wonderful songs. Well worth some time diving into more.

@Pablo_sanz359 2 ай бұрын

They are HUGE in UK and Europe with many hits. You really should check out their live videos. They KILL.

@eviekelpie1 2 ай бұрын

And here in Australia!

@amosglitterz2649 2 ай бұрын

Another of their hits was 'Money's too Tight to Mention'. Up tempo funky jam.

@billwhale Ай бұрын

Guys I encourage you to please go back and listen to their catalogue, they have some of the most soulful albums youwill hear,

@SD-it9ne 2 ай бұрын

He has an incredible voice. You have to check out one of his live performances. It'll blow you away!

@timbeatty8411 2 ай бұрын

I grew up in the seventies and I loved randb, metal, and hip hop but this is one of my favorite songs ever. No matter your age but it hits a little harder at my age lol. Great reaction.

@beverlywest7627 2 ай бұрын

If you liked this, check out Simply Red. LIVE at Stafford, it is an entire concert, this song is on there, but check the first 10 minutes, the opening, it is so great, Mick is famous worldwide, is nearly 70 years old today and still playing concerts. He is very soulful, and no one can sing better, he is an amazing LIVE performer.

@cliftonparago4547 2 ай бұрын

They also have a hit called "Stars"

@user-ls4uk3ds4y 2 ай бұрын

Oh my Lord, I forgot how much I loved loved this song! I got internal goose bumps hearing this song and I don’t care if he has red, white, pink or black soul? This Ginger Guy “Simply Got it.” He tore at my heart strings. Bless you. 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@HelenA-fd8vl 2 ай бұрын

I remember they played this in an episode of Only Fools and Horses, when Rodney got married, and Del Boy got tearful.

@jerryclark1903 2 ай бұрын

LOL, two old guys and the young guy. Love you guys!

@matthewrandom4523 3 күн бұрын

I want my youth back! I want 1985 back and stay there forever!

@eviekelpie1 2 ай бұрын

Mick Hucknell, lead singer is still doing concerts, including with a symphony orchestra . Still popular as ever and a very nice guy Please react to, Money's too tight to mention Fairground Stars New flame Recent live performances are welcomed!

@annephillips8494 2 ай бұрын

One of the best Bands of the 90's .You would love them Something Got Me Started, New Flame, so many. Many children gere today because of their songs....😊💌

@Johnny_Socko 2 ай бұрын

This track is an all-time classic, I will never get tired of it. I loved your conversation about aging, but for real, one of the things I like about your channel is seeing people around my age holding it down on KZfaq. That means a lot. And Olli, I hope you appreciate your good genes!

@lizanneleonard8191 2 ай бұрын

Simply red was massive, a national treasure here in the uk Mick, and the boys are so talented.

@theskydivingpickle 2 ай бұрын

Perfectly representative of a MELANCHOLY SONG.

@dylanblue2271 2 ай бұрын

Simply Red have loads of good songs. Check them out. Money's Too Tight to Mention is fantastic (you would love it!), Fairground is good, Stars is good....loads more.

@bbox5938 2 ай бұрын

This was really great! Simply Red's sound is so classy. Those scenes of castles in Ireland were awesome. You guys mentioned Dion Warwick songs and Luther Vandross, that was very cool to find out. I remember hearing that Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees wrote the song "Heart Breaker" specifically for her. She turned it down a few times, having already recorded "Walk On By". She didn't want her image to appear to be too sad and gloomy. She later changed her mind and decided to record it, it was a Big hit for her. Much love to you guys. Love your channel.

@knox123 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your reactions. I really appreciate them. No, this is not Simply Red's only hit. They have a great catalog.

@liveorexist3661 2 ай бұрын

Simply Red live in Sydney is amazing. My favorite of their songs is Sad Old Red.

@danconroy8293 2 ай бұрын

Listen to their concert film at the Sydney Opera House. They tear it up!

@Festus171 2 ай бұрын

Only a few hits in the US, but they were much bigger in the UK.

@auto98 2 ай бұрын

Overall yes, though it is interesting that they have more No 1's in the US than the UK

@russelljarvis7468 2 ай бұрын

Mick Hucknall Wrote this song at 19, and Simply Red went on to become an epic band with many hits…

@yeovil07 2 ай бұрын

Also had a hit with moneys to tight to mention, in my opinion was his best.

@TracyVoD 2 ай бұрын

Hi Guys. Thanks for another great video/reaction. Another good Simply Red song to check out (they have a few) is "Money's too tight to mention". As for Dione Warwick - I love her, just a few of her songs you might want to check out are: Heartbreaker, Walk on by, Do you know the way to San Jose?, I'll never fall in love again and I'll never love this way again.

@throwabrick 2 ай бұрын

First like, first comment, Red was one of the stars of the 80s for sure.

@nigelturner3251 2 ай бұрын

Mike is one very talented man. Fun fact, I once had dinner with him at Manchester Town Hall.

@theskydivingpickle 2 ай бұрын

All before 1990 is where the real music is

@rayrodriguez8417 2 ай бұрын

He got many hits, If you don't Know me by now, Stars,Money's too tight,Something got me started

@sabinasabina2010 2 ай бұрын

It is a group- please do not forget that, all band members are playing characters in this video. Check out their first single Money Too Tight To Mention. So relevant today in the UK.

@bertusvanhal8855 2 ай бұрын

He had several top 10 hits all over the world, yes … “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” from him is legendary, before every time he sing it, he thanks “the Late Teddy Pendergrass” for the Song., Please ….listen to his version.

@martind9575 Күн бұрын

Beautiful Soul!!!!

@Andreaod73 2 ай бұрын

This was played at my dads funeral 😢 He loved Simply Red, and its definitely not their first song, please react to ‘if you don’t know me by now’ x

@mlb235nyc 2 ай бұрын

Simply Red had at least 10 songs in the UK Top 10. "Holding Back the Years" didn't win the GRAMMY, but it did win ASCAP Pop Music Awards for Most Performed Song, which is pretty cool.

@BigMackSnake 2 ай бұрын

Great song! Great memories! Also "The right thing" or "Moneys too thight to mention" from Simply Reds catalouge are worth a try!🤗

@bertiew6771 2 ай бұрын

They did a great cover of the Valentine Brothers - Money's too tight to mention, their first hit. They know their history.

@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH 13 күн бұрын

This song is so affecting. Gets me in the feels.

@bradjbourgeois73 Ай бұрын

Great song! Brings me back to my childhood in an instant!

@timtravasos2742 Ай бұрын

Love your appreciation of great music. Cool guys.

@lajuaniarice2105 2 ай бұрын

They have a song called Stars!! That was my Jam!!!!! I know yall will enjoy it!! Great Reaction 👍🏾

@donaldduck2139 2 ай бұрын

yeah...one good Dion Warwick song is 'Heartbreaker' came out early 80s 👍

@patriciawilliams3735 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful voice I love his version of you make me feel brand new

@Wombat381 2 ай бұрын

Mick Huttnell has one of the best voices ever check out his version of you make me feel brand new its amazing

@rogerdaly6326 2 ай бұрын

They do a good version of The Hollies song The Air That I Breathe.

@reneericks1069 2 ай бұрын

Please listen to "Money's to tight to Mention" by this artist.

@wheredidthetimego8087 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for reacting to this song. I’ve been waiting a long time for you too. I love this song. Glad you loved it.

@kittenledoux2768 2 ай бұрын

You also need to listen to AL Stewart Year of the Cat. He's got a smooth voice, too. Thanks for this reaction. I've always loved this song and his amazing voice. ❤

@jasonregister4895 2 ай бұрын

Check out their song called sunrise

@yrankin1 4 күн бұрын

Beautiful reaction

@user-vf1oj9lv3v 2 ай бұрын

One of my fave songs ever.

@martinfenwick9315 7 күн бұрын

Well done lads great reaction video no stop start stop start so we can enjoy the song in full all the discussion is at the end looking forward to more of reaction videos

@thereverendepi_gee565 2 ай бұрын

Stars was a massive hit, but Picture Book is one of the most amazing albums, my favorite of 1985, maybe? My most listened to of that year, for sure. I was 12 when it came out.. bought it on cassette tape.. repeat rewind, all year long..

@rkeithh5 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic song. I was a teen in the 80s - born 1970, and I remember this song getting a lot of airplay. Gives me the chills. But they didn't really have many hits that I can remember, other than that cover you mentioned. And I know what you guys are talking about with the age thing - it's the grays, which I'm fighting, too. My hair is more salt than pepper these days. Also, go Os!

@brooksboyd1959 2 ай бұрын

That voice with this song…just incredible

@ericj166 2 ай бұрын

Another great reaction . Decades later Mick Hucknall still has a great voice. Check out some of his live performances.

@jonathaneaton 2 ай бұрын

You would love their song Sad Old Red

@wilcanales4251 Ай бұрын

Love Simply Red!

@andersgranstrom7128 2 ай бұрын

😍😍😍What I heard is that they were called Red in the beginning. But when people asked about the band-name and they said "Red" - they got "what!?" - Just "Simply red", one of the bandmembers said... And there you go! 🙂More, please! Thanks guys!

@frasercathygartside1356 2 ай бұрын

another example of great talent from across the ocean that made amazing music but never had the same level of appreciation in North America - there is so much talent out there -- thanks for keeping your minds open