The Mick Hucknall / Simply Red Music Blog
As another file for me (and you) to find a collection of music.This one is for music performed by Simply Red and/or the lead vocalist of the band, Mick Hucknall.
Simply Red is on the cusp of jazz with strong influences of soul, pop and to a lessor degree rock.
Mick is one of the best male vocalists, of his time. His band contained proficient musicians in tight performances. My guess is the name of the band was inspired by Mick's (originally long) red hair.
In addition from a couple of his songs, it seems his nickname may have been Red, when he was younger, due to the same hair.
Apparently, I wasn't too far off;
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The group adopted the name "Red" (after Hucknall's nickname, denoting his hair colour) but then Hucknall decided it would sound better with the addition of the word 'Simply'. The band's name is also linked to Hucknall's allegiance to being a supporter of Manchester United, as the club's home shirt colour is red.
The group adopted the name "Red" (after Hucknall's nickname, denoting his hair colour) but then Hucknall decided it would sound better with the addition of the word 'Simply'. The band's name is also linked to Hucknall's allegiance to being a supporter of Manchester United, as the club's home shirt colour is red.
Perhaps the following somber song of lament of times past,
was his most popular, featuring Mick's voice and a subtle muted trumpet. It was inspired by Mick's childhood. His mother & father broke up, when Mick was only 3 years old;
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and essentially launched Mick's career;
It's one I used to sing to a girlfriend, when I got home late from a game. lol
I used to sing this one, to a girlfriend that worked at a hospital. She wasn't really a nurse though. But, she made me well. lol
Night Nurse;
One of my faves is Sunrise, can't post it as I'm on my phone as always
His amazing range as has been said, his music never fails to lift me and the lyrics have so much depth.
Adore him.
Serene, here's for you;
Please excuse me while I go listen to it again
And again and again
I can remember a friend of mine, court case was coming up [not amicable] with stingy husband. When he'd come to collect the kids she's sing 'money's too tight to mention' I used to be so embarrassed. Thanks for the music on a rainy Sunday here in Dublin .
A Song For You
Your Mirror
Stars
For Your Babies
So Beautiful
Smile
Home
Sad Old Red
Holding Back The Years
It's Only Love
More
Love Fire
Sunrise
The Right Thing
Come To My Aid
Perfect Love
Fairground
Something Got Me Started
If You Don't Know Me By Now