Simply Red

pop

Simply Red are an English pop and soul band formed in Manchester in 1985. The band is led by singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall, the only original member remaining. They have released thirteen studio albums, from Picture Book (1985) through Time (2023), all of which have reached the top ten on the UK Albums Chart. The albums A New Flame (1989), Stars (1991), Life (1995), Blue (1998), and Greatest Hits (1996) reached number one, with Stars being one of the best-selling albums in the United Kingdom. The group has released ten songs that reached the top ten on the UK singles chart, including Stars, the Fugees-assisted Angel, The Air That I Breathe, and Sunrise, with Fairground peaking at number one. Their singles Holding Back the Years and If You Don't Know Me by Now both reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, while Something Got Me Started, Fairground, and Say You Love Me topped the European Hit Radio Chart. Simply Red received the Brit Award for Best British Group in 1992 and 1993. They have received three Grammy Award nominations, including one for 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 broke up in 2010 but re-formed in 2015. Simply Red have sold over 50 million albums. Studio albums Picture Book (1985) Men and Women (1987) A New Flame (1989) Stars (1991) Life (1995) Blue (1998) Love and the Russian Winter (1999) Home (2003) Simplified (2005) ...