Simply Red

Simply Red are an English pop and soul band formed in Manchester in 1985. The group is led by singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall, the only remaining original member. They have released thirteen studio albums, from Picture Book (1985) to Time (2023), all of which reached the top ten on the UK Albums Chart. Several of these — A New Flame (1989), Stars (1991), Life (1995), Blue (1998) and their Greatest Hits (1996) — reached number one. Stars is among the best‑selling albums in UK history. The band have achieved ten UK Top 10 singles, including “Stars”, the Fugees‑assisted “Angel”, “The Air That I Breathe” and “Sunrise”. Their single “Fairground” reached number one in the UK. In the United States, “Holding Back the Years” and “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” both topped the Billboard Hot 100, while “Something Got Me Started”, “Fairground” and “Say You Love Me” topped the European Hit Radio Chart. Simply Red won Best British Group at the Brit Awards in 1992 and 1993. They have received three Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist in 1987. Their version of “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” earned songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. The band disbanded in 2010 but re‑formed in 2015. They have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.
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Sunrise

If You Don’t Know Me By Now

Holding Back The Years

Home

Maybe Someday

So Not Over You

It’s Only Love

Say You Love Me

Stars

Something Got Me Started

Money’s Too Tight To Mention

Fairground

Picture Book 1985 Full Album

Home 2003 full album

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