''Songs of Love'' is a compilation album by
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 ...
in 2010. It is the band’s second romantic-themed compilation following the release of
''It’s Only Love'' in 2000. It peaked at #12 in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...
and was certified silver.
The album features two new recordings "Beside You" and "I Have The Love". "Beside You" is a remake of the original recording from 1998 by
Mick Hucknall
Michael James Hucknall (born 8 June 1960) is an English singer and songwriter. Hucknall achieved international fame in the 1980s as the lead singer and songwriter of the soul-influenced pop band Simply Red, with whom he enjoyed a 25-year career ...
for the soundtrack of the film "
What Dreams May Come". "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" is the re-recorded version from the album "
Simplified".
Review
James Christopher Monger from
AllMusic
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gave the album 3 ½ stars out of 5, saying “This 2010 collection from Simply Red focuses on the group’s romantic side.
he album wasreleased to coincide with their farewell world tour".
Track listing
# "
Say You Love Me" – 3:48
# "
You Make Me Feel Brand New
"You Make Me Feel Brand New" is a 1974 single by the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics. An R&B ballad, the song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed.
Background
Stylistics tenor Airrion Love starts out the song and then alternates with ...
" – 5:05
# "
Stars
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" – 4:11
# "
You've Got It" – 3:59
# "
For Your Babies
"For Your Babies" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red. Written by Mick Hucknall, it was released in January 1992 as the third single from the band's forth album, ''Stars'' (1991). The song reached number nine on the UK Singles Char ...
" – 4:20
# "
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, toppi ...
" – 3:30
# "It's You" – 3:22
# "
Beside You" – 4:37
# "
Holding Back the Years
"Holding Back the Years" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red, released as the third single from their debut studio album, ''Picture Book'' (1985). It reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number two on the UK Sin ...
" – 4:14
# "Smile" – 3:13
# "I Have The Love" – 3:13
# "
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
"Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" is a popular jazz song with lyrics and music by Cole Porter. Part of the Great American Songbook, it was published by Chappell & Company and introduced by Nan Wynn and Jere McMahon in 1944 in Billy Rose's musical revue ...
" – 3:06
Charts
Certifications
References
2010 compilation albums
Simply Red albums
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