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Greatest Hits (Simply Red Album)
''Greatest Hits'' is the first compilation album released by British pop and soul group Simply Red, which contained material from their first five studio albums (''Picture Book (Simply Red album), Picture Book'', ''Men and Women (album), Men and Women'', ''A New Flame'', ''Stars (Simply Red album), Stars'' and ''Life (Simply Red album), Life'') and included a newer track, a cover of Aretha Franklin's 1973 classic, "Angel (Aretha Franklin song), Angel". Track listing # "Holding Back the Years" (Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss) – 4:12 from ''Picture Book (Simply Red album), Picture Book'' # "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" (John Valentine, William Valentine) – 4:29 from ''Picture Book'' # "The Right Thing (song), The Right Thing" (Hucknall) – 4:22 from ''Men and Women (album), Men and Women'' # "It's Only Love (Barry White song), It's Only Love" (Jimmy Cameron, Vella Cameron) – 3:52 from ''A New Flame'' # "A New Flame (song), A New Flame" (Hucknall) – 3:58 from ''A New Flame'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simply Red
Simply Red are a British soul and pop band formed in Manchester in 1985. The lead vocalist of the band is singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall, who, by the time the band initially disbanded in 2010, was the only original member left. Since the release of their debut studio album ''Picture Book'' (1985), they have had ten songs reach top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, including " Holding Back the Years" and "If You Don't Know Me by Now", both of which reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. They have had five number one albums in the UK, with their 1991 album, ''Stars'', being one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. At the 1992 and 1993 Brit Awards, they received the award for Best British Group. They received three Grammy Award nominations: for Best New Artist in 1987, and "Holding Back the Years" and "If You Don't Know Me by Now" for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The band re-formed in 2015. Simply Red have sold over 50 million al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Money's Too Tight (to Mention)
"Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" (sometimes stylized as "Money$ Too Tight (to Mention)" in some of its single and album releases) is a song written and first recorded by The Valentine Brothers, John Valentine and Billy Valentine, and released as a single in 1982. Their version peaked at number 41 on the '' Billboard'' R&B chart. The song was ranked at number six among the top 10 "Tracks of the Year" for 1982 by ''NME''. "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" was covered by British pop and soul group Simply Red in 1985 as their debut single. The single went to number 13 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1985 and number 28 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in 1986. The song was also an international hit, reaching the top 40 in several countries. The lyrics concern a person with economic problems, and mention Reaganomics, a set of economic policies implemented by U.S. president Ronald Reagan in order to encourage the growth of the American economy. The lyrics include the lines "th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Mirror
"Your Mirror" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red. Written by Mick Hucknall, it was released in July 1992 as the fifth single from their fourth album, ''Stars'' (1991), and reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was later included on the band's compilation albums, ''Greatest Hits'' in 1996, '' Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits'' in 2008 (on which an alternative recording with a prominent guitar solo is featured) and '' Song Book 1985–2010'' in 2013. Critical reception Rik Ambelle from ''Crawley News'' complimented the song as "haunting". Dave Tianene from ''Milwaukee Sentinel'' described it as "a sort of inner dialogue of a man torn between idealism and cynicism, done in Temptations ballad style." Robbert Tilli from '' Music & Media'' felt that it showcases Hucknall's "talent for writing soulful pop." In an retrospective review, Pop Rescue found that it's "stronger" than the previous songs on the ''Stars'' album, "with its bass and piano hooks", addi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrill Me (Simply Red Song)
"Thrill Me" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red. Written by lead singer Mick Hucknall and Fritz McIntyre, it was released in April 1992 as the fourth single from their fourth album, ''Stars'' (1991). The song reached number 33 on the UK chart in May 1992. It also reached number five in Zimbabwe, number 30 in Ireland and number 58 in the Netherlands, as well as number six on the European Dance Radio Chart. It was later included on the band's compilation albums, ''Greatest Hits'' in 1996, '' Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits'' in 2008 and '' Song Book 1985–2010'' in 2013. Critical reception Adam Sweeting from ''The Guardian'' remarked the "rough-terrain sway" of "Thrill Me". A reviever from ''Liverpool Echo'' stated that on the song, Hucknall's voice "can still turn your spine to jelly". Caroline Sullivan from '' Melody Maker'' said, "A sluicing surrender to lust, he songis insidiously good." Pan-European magazine '' Music & Media'' wrote that the singer is "again gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fritz McIntyre
Fritz Gerald McIntyre (2 September 1958 – 23 August 2021) was a British musician, most famous for his tenure as keyboard player in the original line-up of Simply Red. Early life McIntyre was born in Birmingham in 1958. His father was not only a church pastor, but also a choirmaster and gifted musician. As a boy he learnt a lot about music through him, and also learned trumpet and double bass at school, to accompany his self-taught skills in piano and guitar. The family moved to Canada, although McIntyre returned to Manchester in his twenties, hoping for a career in music. Career McIntyre successfully auditioned for Simply Red in 1984. He co-wrote many of Simply Red's songs with frontman Mick Hucknall and sang background vocals; he also sang lead vocals on the song "Wonderland" from the ''Stars'' album. He was a founder member of the band, and played from their debut album ''Picture Book'' in 1985 until their 1995 album ''Life''. He was the last of the founder members to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something Got Me Started
"Something Got Me Started" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red, released as the first single from their fourth album, ''Stars'' (1991). It was released in several forms — a 7-inch single, a 12-inch single, and a CD version, which includes a remix by Perfecto (Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne). The song became successful around the world, peaking at number 11 in the United Kingdom and charting within the top 10 in New Zealand and several European countries; on the Eurochart Hot 100, the single reached number nine in November 1991. It was less successful than the band's previous hits in North America, peaking at number 11 in Canada and number 23 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "Something Got Me Started" was included on the band's compilation albums, ''Greatest Hits'' in 1996, '' Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits'' in 2008 and '' Song Book 1985–2010'' in 2013. Development and composition Simply Red had achieved considerable commercial and critical success ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Simply Red Song)
"Stars" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red, released in November 1991 as the second single from their fourth album of the same name (1991). Written by lead singer Mick Hucknall and produced by Stewart Levine, it became the first single from the album to crack the UK top 10, reaching number eight in December 1991. Outside the UK, "Stars" reached the top 10 in Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg and Zimbabwe and peaked within the top 40 in more than 10 other countries. In the United States it climbed to number 44 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, marking the band's last appearance on the listing, and reached number eight on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart. '' Q Magazine'' included "Stars" in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever" in 2003. The song was featured on the band's compilation albums, '' Greatest Hits'' in 1996, '' Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits'' in 2008 and '' Song Book 1985–2010'' in 2013. Chart performance "Stars" was a major hit in Europe, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Huff
Kenneth Gamble (born August 11, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and Leon A. Huff (born April 8, 1942, Camden, New Jersey) are an American songwriting and production team credited for developing the Philadelphia soul music genre (also known as Philly sound) of the 1970s. In addition to forming their own label, Philadelphia International Records, Gamble and Huff have written and produced 175 gold and platinum records, earning them an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category in March 2008. History Early years Gamble's childhood in Philadelphia shaped his adult life: he recorded himself on various arcade recording machines, assisted the morning show DJs on WDAS, operated a record store, and sang with The Romeos. In 1964, before there was "Gamble & Huff" there was "Gamble & Ross". Gamble was discovered and managed by Jerry Ross when Gamble was only 17 years old and they collaborated for many years. Gamble teamed up with Leon Huff (keyboards) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Gamble
Kenneth Gamble (born August 11, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and Leon A. Huff (born April 8, 1942, Camden, New Jersey) are an American songwriting and production team credited for developing the Philadelphia soul music genre (also known as Philly sound) of the 1970s. In addition to forming their own label, Philadelphia International Records, Gamble and Huff have written and produced 175 gold and platinum records, earning them an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category in March 2008. History Early years Gamble's childhood in Philadelphia shaped his adult life: he recorded himself on various arcade recording machines, assisted the morning show DJs on WDAS, operated a record store, and sang with The Romeos. In 1964, before there was "Gamble & Huff" there was "Gamble & Ross". Gamble was discovered and managed by Jerry Ross when Gamble was only 17 years old and they collaborated for many years. Gamble teamed up with Leon Huff (keyboards) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If You Don't Know Me By Now
"If You Don't Know Me by Now" is a song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, and recorded by the Philadelphia soul musical group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. It became their first hit after being released as a single in September 1972, topping the US R&B chart and peaking at number 3 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "If You Don't Know Me by Now" was originally written for Labelle (a trio led by Patti LaBelle) but they never recorded it. The song's composers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff gave it to Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, which featured Teddy Pendergrass as lead vocalist, and the actual background vocals done by producers Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Carl Helm, and Bunny Sigler. In addition to the single release, the track was included on their debut album '' I Miss You''. Patti LaBelle later made the song part of her concert repertoire in 1982; a live version appears on her 1985 album, ''Patti''. "If You Don't Know Me by Now" has since been recorded by a number of ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamont Dozier
Lamont Herbert Dozier (; June 16, 1941 – August 8, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Detroit, Michigan. He co-wrote and produced 14 US ''Billboard'' number-one hits and four number ones in the UK. Career Dozier was a member of Holland–Dozier–Holland, the songwriting and production team responsible for much of the Motown sound and numerous hit records by artists such as Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers. Along with Brian Holland, Dozier served as the team's musical arranger and producer, while Eddie Holland concentrated mainly on lyrics and vocal production. Along with the Holland Brothers, Dozier followed his work for Motown Records as founder and owner of Invictus Records and Hot Wax Records, producing top-charting hits for acts Freda Payne, Honey Cone, Chairmen of the Board, and 100 Proof Aged in Soul. Early years Dozier recorded a few unsuccessful records for various Detroit labels b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You've Got It (Simply Red Song)
"You've Got It" is a song by the English soul and pop band Simply Red, released in October 1989 as the fourth and final single from their third studio album, ''A New Flame'' (1989). The song was written by the band's frontman Mick Hucknall and Lamont Dozier, and produced by Stewart Levine. It was a top-20 hit in Ireland, peaking at number 14. In the UK, the song peaked at number 46 on the UK Singles Chart, while reaching number 48 in Canada and 127 in Australia Critical reception Sian Pattenden from '' Smash Hits'' wrote, "This is another smoochy ballad all about lurve and that sort of stuff. The Red seem to have found their "niche" and are not afraid of repeating their winning formula with every other single released so, consequently, this isn't very adventurous. The guitars on this one are "sensitive" and Mick ''does'' sing with more reserve than usual, but try as he might, he sounds about as sensitive as a gravel mouthwash. Having said that, this could be a very big hit." Track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
