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(1985 – present)
Simply Red are an English pop band, formed in the mid 1980s.
Simply Red’s roots originate from the notorious 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Manchester art student Mick Hucknall was one of the many young music fans present (along with original members of The Fall, Joy Division, The Smiths and Buzzcocks) who was inspired to form a band after witnessing that gig. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called The Frantic Elevators. This band existed for 7 years, with limited releases on local labels, but split in 1984 with only limited local attention and critical acclaim for their final single, “Holding Back the Years”.
After the demise of The Frantic Elevators, Hucknall linked up with manager Elliot Rashman. By early 1985 Hucknall and Rashman had assembled a band of local session musicians and began to attract record company attention. Around this time the group adopted the name Simply Red (after Hucknall’s nickname, which denoted hair color, football allegiance to Manchester United and left-wing political affiliation). They signed to Elektra in 1985, with the somewhat changeable line-up of Hucknall, Tony Bowers (bass), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Tim Kellett (brass), Sylvan Richardson (guitar) and Chris Joyce (drums). Their first single, released in 1985, was “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, a cover of a soul standard originally recorded by The Valentine Brothers. This single had moderate success, reaching the UK Top 20.
Simply Red’s roots originate from the notorious 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Manchester art student Mick Hucknall was one of the many young music fans present (along with original members of The Fall, Joy Division, The Smiths and Buzzcocks) who was inspired to form a band after witnessing that gig. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called The Frantic Elevators. This band existed for 7 years, with limited releases on local labels, but split in 1984 with only limited local attention and critical acclaim for their final single, “Holding Back the Years”.
After the demise of The Frantic Elevators, Hucknall linked up with manager Elliot Rashman. By early 1985 Hucknall and Rashman had assembled a band of local session musicians and began to attract record company attention. Around this time the group adopted the name Simply Red (after Hucknall’s nickname, which denoted hair color, football allegiance to Manchester United and left-wing political affiliation). They signed to Elektra in 1985, with the somewhat changeable line-up of Hucknall, Tony Bowers (bass), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Tim Kellett (brass), Sylvan Richardson (guitar) and Chris Joyce (drums). Their first single, released in 1985, was “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, a cover of a soul standard originally recorded by The Valentine Brothers. This single had moderate success, reaching the UK Top 20.
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zucchin wrote:
it goes by weekly plays, you have 12
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zucchin wrote:
because you suck LOL
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bane88 wrote:
what the hell?? how is it possible that i have 1440 plays and i'am not top listener??
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try2keepSmilin wrote:
remember when Mtv played videos? at least i have songs like this, still. I have last fm now.
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fapizzano wrote:
God bless you, you make me feel brand new... God bless Mick Hucknall and Stylistics.
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manonoki wrote:
you'r so beautiful, but also borring... beautiful is the best!
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mbongwirayudha wrote:
if you dnt knw me by nw... blues song frm simply red, very nice!!
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Patch62 wrote:
Hey Simply Red fans, check out band members Pete and Steve Lewinson's work on the upcoming album "The Somebodys -- 50 Trib to the Brothers Gibb," a Bee Gees tribute CD set for November 23rd release. They produced several tracks featuring leading UK soul/R&B singers, including Simply Red back up vocalist Sarah Brown!! You can hear it here at last.fm or at www.myspace.com/thesomebodysmusic
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gabiuspears wrote:
i'll keeeeeeeeeeeep holdin' on <3
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Daydream74 wrote:
a new flame <3
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bilkentankara wrote:
bravvo
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markalvin wrote:
Simply the best.
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Marlizon wrote:
He is the best thing that happened during the 80's :P
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Specinneff wrote:
much better than "paint it black"
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Mofilia wrote:
Adoooro esse artista ruivo como eu... Ruivos : )
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tarikpasic wrote:
the best!
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LaahDraven wrote:
beautiful!
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ashdinosaur wrote:
yr just jealous of his luscious locks.
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kemosentez wrote:
ahahahaha
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drejr1977 wrote:
Great band, but Mick Hucknall's a freaky looking motherfucker!!!!!
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Simply Red will play a series of dates in spectacular woodland locations next summer as part of Forestry Commission Live Music. Mick says “As we had such fun performing at Westonbirt Arboretum this ye. …
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