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All You Need To Know About Simply Red

Formed in 1984 in Manchester, Simply Red is a British pop and soul band led by singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall. With thirteen studio albums, including hits like A New Flame (1989), Stars (1991), and Blue (1998), along with the chart-topping success of their 1996 Greatest Hits album, their discography has consistently ranked in the UK top ten. Notably, their 1991 album Stars stands out as one of the UK's highest-selling albums.

The group boasts an impressive record with ten UK Singles Chart top 10 hits, notably "Stars," "Angel" with the Fugees, "The Air That I Breathe," and "Sunrise," alongside their chart-topping single "Fairground." Their tracks "Holding Back the Years" and "If You Don't Know Me by Now" both clinched the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Recognized for their talent, they secured the Best British Group award at the 1992 and 1993 Brit Awards, also earning three Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist in 1987. Their rendition of "If You Don't Know Me by Now" earned songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff a Grammy for Best R&B Song. Reuniting in 2015, Simply Red has achieved over 50 million album sales.

Best Simply Red Songs of All Time - Top 3 Tracks

1. Holding Back the Years- Undoubtedly, "Holding Back the Years" is the top contender for the number one spot. It remains a beloved fan favorite, with Hucknall himself confirming, "I have to say my favorite song to perform will always be ‘Holding Back the Years’.
2. Stars - The title track from the 1991 album "Stars" is a poignant ballad that captures how love grounds Hucknall amid his stardom.
3. If You Don’t Know Me By Now- The song depicts the singer expressing frustration to his partner about their relationship, particularly her lack of trust. He believes they have experienced enough together for her to understand he wouldn't betray her.

Upcoming European Tours

Simply Red will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a UK and Ireland arena tour in autumn 2025. The band is currently touring across 2 countries and has 13 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at London Palladium in London, after that they'll be at The SSE Arena, Belfast in Belfast.

Upcoming ‘Simply Red 40th Anniversary Tour 2025’ UK & European Tour Dates

• Thu, 9 Oct 2025, 6:30 PM- The O2, London
• Fri, 10 Oct 2025, 6:30 PM- The O2, London
• Tue, 7 Oct 2025, 7:00 PM- The Brighton Centre, Brighton
• Sun, 5 Oct 2025, 7:00 PM- Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
• Sat, 27 Sep 2025, 7:30 PM- Co-op Live, Manchester

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