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@itsakittyting

4 ай бұрын

Please react to Aurora x Pomme Live Rhythm on Modzik, mindblowing i am obsessed with that song♥

Mick Hucknall (the singer) wrote the song when he was just 17 years old. Amazing! Maggie I'd suggest also watching the original video with a much younger Mick singing. It was how the world was introduced to Simply Red.

You are really missing out if you've never heard Sade (pronounced Sha-Day). Her vocal style is not flashy or overly technical. But her voice is ultra smooth and emotionally charged, and her songwriting is top notch.

@larrythegood9529

10 күн бұрын

Pronounced Sha-day'. Love ya

just remember he is 60+ in this concert. and this song is usually sang in the second half. he is active professional singer for over 40 years.

He owns this audience. Nails it. Even after all these years

I saw Simply Red live back in the 2006. It was absolutely magical, probably the best concert i've ever been to

I'm loving this. He's one singer I never mistake for anyone else even w/o visuals.

Just pure beautiful ❤ lm 67yrs old and it's nice that you young people can listen to our beautiful music of years ago😊

His voice was/is pure relaxation

Sounds just as good (if not better) than the album version... He is awesome!!

@jessieball6195

4 ай бұрын

Good, but certainly not better than the studio (album) version. Live versions rarely are.

Mick is one of my all-time favorite singers. So many beautiful songs 😊

It’s incredible how this still sounds so much like the original recording. Not perfect, but remarkably close!

Maggie. You mentioned a singer, Sade. What person never heard of the great Sade? She killed it.

You have to listen to him sing this when he was younger. His voice was so much stronger. Always loved this song. Plus listen to him sing "You Make Me Feel Brand New."

Another great reaction, Maggie. Sadé is a smooth bluesy singer from about that same era. “Smooth Operator” and “Sweetest Taboo” are probably her best known songs. She’d definitely be worth a look-see. 😎

@captainklutz3427

4 ай бұрын

Yep, 'Smooth Operator' is a timeless classic. :)

@nflr92

4 ай бұрын

Pronounced "Sha-dey"

Hello from Germany! Mick's voice is incomparable to any other! Especially the people who lived through the eighties, especially in Europe, when they close their eyes everyone knows who that is! Greetings Nephilim

Legend vocals are to die for ❤

For 30 years, the Stars album has been my go-to when I need inspiration for a writing project. Wrings every ounce of creativity out of me.

Sade....Oh my lord. If you've never heard this voice of a Goddess then you've not lived. You simply must check out her and her bands work. It's all just simply stunning.

Everyone loves a crooner and he is one of the best

Point out also he's old enough to be your grandfather Maggie! He's killin' it.

Saw them live last year, Micks voice hasn't lost anything as hes got older, it was a great night out !!!!!

While i was a teenager that band and that song was one of my favorites! It brings so many memories back to my head…! Great years…great music! GenX! ❤️

Wow. Was not expecting this reaction either. All of that setlist I sponsored made it to the channel. Who knew?!?! I loved this song so much in my younger days. So happy Mick's voice has held up through the years. For those who are asking. Maggie has indeed reacted to Sade since this was recorded.

This and "If You Don't Know Me By Now" have been in the top of my personal playlist.

My mom got me hooked on this band when I was younger and yes his Voice is the band. 🌹

This was recorded many years after the songs release. He was much older and still held it together. Awesome baby.

Classic SR song. Just beautiful to hear them still singing it and sounds just the same!! Great job Maggie!

What a performance! I actually cried 😢

What range anjelic beutifull soulful heavenly 😊❤❤❤😊

He's in his 60s and his voice is about 85% of what it was. That's rare.

The guys in his 60’s. Singing live like that! Crazy!!

SADE ADU IS THE ICONIC QUEEN OF SMOOTH MUSIC ❤

One of my top 10 most beautiful songs.

I've seen Simply Red live twice, and to tell how long ago it was , the first time had Terence Trent Derby an American singer open for them.

Always soo smoooooooth.

Mick's mother deserted him when he was young and he desperately wanted to meet with her (he did some time later). This song puts into words the feelings he had on the matter

Dude still has a really good voice.

Just LOVE the look on your face, big-up.

My favorite Simply Red song is Stars. So simple, so sweet. You might like it. If you listen to Sade, check out her No Other Love

I’m glad you love blue-eyed soul.

You said that you love when the crowd sings along I can just imagine the crowd at an opera start singing along

Mick is Simply Red. He brings in the musicians he needs for the recordings and performances. The lineup of the "band" has always been fluid.

As a teen I couldn’t stand Simply Red. I do realise now what a fantastic voice Mick has.

There is a fabulous acoustic version of this where he just has the one guitarist accompanying him.

Group covered Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes' classic "If You Don't Know Me By Now".

From the same concert, try "Fairground"....Stunning feelgood song!

classic jazz/blues club singing along lines of Sinatra, Neil Diamond etc.easy listening...

You really need to listen to Stars at the same concert 😁 you will love it 👍🏻🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

You might want to check out R.E.M. 'Everybody Hurts'.

Thanks to react to Simply Red . As usual your are so nice and honest with your anàlisis .Mick one of the best singer with the best voice. from 80s , fantàstic , fresh and so clean. Check some more like Jericó, Star , If you don't know me by now , Keep on rocking ❤ Greetings from Barcelona. Excuse my english.

My favourite song, saw them live last year and flew to Yorkshire as soon as I could to see Whitby and Goathland, where the music video for this song was set! Absolutely amazing❤️

I remember when this song came out. Loved it.

I can see the comparison to Sade (pronounced sha-deh, if I am not mistaken). Listen to her Sweetest Taboo and ... a bunch of other songs.

sounds great 30 years later than when it was a hit.

Maggie, as you love distinct great voices, you should listen to and analyze Sade (pronounced like shaadeh). She is fantastic.

Loved this reaction! :D cheers!

@maggiereneemusic

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

...A signature voice

Apparently, the original name of the band was "Red" but at one of their first gigs the emcee asked what the name of the band was and they said "Red", the emcee responded "Red what" and they responded "Simply Red". They go to get on stage and they were announced as "Simply Red". That name became so popular they kept it.

His style & sound was amazing in the 80s.

You don't know Sade? Smooth Operator? 😲 You have to react to her and that song.....

Sade is pronounced Shardai, a Nigerian born female singer who married blues, creole and pop styles together.

The only singer that sounds better live than in recording. Saw 2 concerts back around 2000

@cristianovia

14 күн бұрын

Just to add that even his voice is stil beautiful, it is not the same magic as 20 years ago

He is actually Simply Red, he founded the band together with 2 friends and sang this song when those bands you mentioned where in kindergarden. 😉

Well done Maggie ❤

should give the first release a listen,,,, gold.

Just noticed you're in a concert at one of the sites where i work this weekend. Welcome to Sweden and have fun!

Must listen to Stars

You need to do the video or album studio version. And their cover of If you don't know me by now.

Now that is a good voice! Good video, good reaction. 🌹

Sade is pronounced 'Shahday'. If you haven't heard the song 'Smooth Operator', I will be shocked, shocked I tell you! She had a ton of other hits that you'd probably recognize.

I think Mick Hucknall has one of the best live voices. I've seen Simply Red several times and he's really good live and even after all those years. If you liked his voice and the high notes in this one you definitely should check out some older live vids. :) Really like your reactions! :)

Doesn't know Simply Red and doesn't know Sade? Oh geez, you have some good stuff coming.

It would be interesting for you to seek out the original studio recording & official video. I think you would enjoy it as a comparison. :)

Britisher Hucknall grew up steeped in R & B and soul.

Maggie you are the best

Saaaah day - not Sade listen to “Sad Old Red” but from the 80s. Voice was/is legend.

More simply red please

Mick Hucknall is the band like John Fogarty of CCR Only singer and songwriter of their hits Pity you didn't react to an earlier version when he was at his peak Solo work was great too

I believe this song is about his mother leaving him as a child 💔

I think someone was saying Sade, which is pronounced, Sha Dey. At least that’s how I always heard it pronounced. Simply Red, especially this song was like an old friend to be by yourself and listen and simply reflect! Holding back the years!

Sade is pronounced "Sha-day". She is a feamale singer who had an amazing voice and accent combo

Will you please do a review of Mr. Mister 12/14/1985 Ritz? You will really love that performance.

You really need to check out Tommy Johansson he was the guitarist for sabaton.but just left the band for personal reasons.but he does covers every Friday and upgrades any song plz check his rendition of You raised me up one octave challenge.itll blow your mind

If you don’t know me by now … another good simply Red tune to check out

if you don't know me by now❤one of the best numbers ever

He is older here and still sounds as great as the original. this is more of the great rock from the golden age of rock that a new generation is being exposed too.

It's a beautiful song and this was a great performance, though I think it hits harder emotionally with the visuals from the original offficial video.

nice trip back to an earlier time

@jutukka

4 ай бұрын

Yes. I remember watching this on MTV in the mid 80's.

👍❤️

Checkout one of his younger performances.

MAGGIE!!!!!LOVE YOU "GREAT BIG"....PLZZZZ Check Out Patsy Cline....You are Gonna Love Her Truly Unique Voice.. From the "OLD TIMEY" 50"s

Oh, Maggie! Have you NOT heard the smooth, sultry Sade (actually pronounced Shar-day)? As you would say, "Holy Cheese Muffins!" Sade, a Nigerian British star from the 80's, is COMPULSORY listening! "Sweetest Taboo", "Smooth Operator", or "Jezebel" are all excellent starters - I'll be first in line to sponsor a Sade reaction video!

Mick Hucknall's voice is unique and awesome just as Dolly Parton's is. Serious fans there...I'm pretty sure I heard some of them sing the harmony on "I keep holding on..."

This is a SUPREME CLASSIC SONG THAT REALLY CARESSES THE SOUL. .... LOVE THIS REACTION ...THANK U LOVE. IM SOO GLAD I RAN INTO UR CHANNEL. YOUR. A LOVELY DOVE. PLEASE REACT TO NICKEL BACK SAVING ME

Younger years.

Song is as beautiful as you 😊

Sade is said "shah-DAY".

IMO Steve Perry from Journey. You know who it is from his first note. Also, Elvis. Unique and powerful voices.

The studio version highlights his voice much better. "Sad Old Red" is another song off of the "Picturebook" album you should listen to.