Simply

Track Listings

1. Ain't That Good Enough

2. My Key

3. Freak

4. I Wish It Was Me

5. Where Are You Lady

6. Please

7. Linger a Little Longer

8. Never Ever Let You Go

9. In the Mood

10. Can I Squeeze You

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Simply

Tracks:

The World and You Tonight
So Not Over You
Stay
The Don't Have To Know
Oh! What A Girl!
Good Times Have Done Me Wrong
Debris
Lady
Money
The Death of The Cool
Little Englander

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With young, British, soul stars like Amy Winehouse, Paolo Nutini, and Joss Stone crashing the American charts, what better time to celebrate the return of one of the original great blue-eyed soul singers, Simply Red's curly-mopped Mick Hucknall? Despite being dropped by its label in 2002, his band has flourished on its own, both artistically and commercially. Stay, Simply Red's third independent release, loses none of the crisp soul-jazz beauty that marked the group's late '80s heyday. It has a younger, fresher feel than 2003's elegant Home, but that does lead to more of a mixed bag. A pair of bite-the-hand-that-feeds protest tunes, "Money TV" and "The Death of the Cool," fall wide of the mark, but Hucknall makes up for it when he lets his shimmering voice rise above the electronic fanfare, delivering the classic love song "So Not Over You." Meanwhile, "They Don't Know" and the lively "Oh! What A Girl" prove that he can still give the new generation of soul singers a run for their money. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

2007 album produced and co-mixed by Andy Wright (Annie Lenow, Natalie Imbruglia).

Customer Reviews:

PLEASE BUY IT.......2007-07-22

WHEN I HEARD SIMPLY RED 15 YEARS AGO , I SUPPOSED THAT THE MUSIC OF THIS BAND ALWAYS STAY FOR YEARS, EVERY ALBUM GIVE US SENTIMENTAL, DANCE , MIX, WHATEVER, MICK IS THE BEST SINGER AN BEST SONGWRITER AN MUSICIAN, YOU NEED TO LISTEN ANY ALBUM,, NOW STAY GIVE US THEMES, THAT REMIND THE CARRER OF THIS GREATES BAND.

Getting Better.......2007-07-13

If you love Mick Hucknall's voice, you will not be disappointed. Every song is worth the purchase. All new material keeps getting better. I can't wait for the next Simply Red release.

LOVE this CD!!!.......2007-07-13

Honestly, I did not even know "Simply Red" was still recording. I remember them from the 80's (Holding Back the Years), but can't remember anything from them since then. I was listening to a jazz station last week and heard "So Not Over You". I immediately came home and ordered the CD. I love it!!

Simply Red.......2007-07-11

I was very pleased with the process of this purchase. It arrived in a very timely manner, and undammaged. I was also very pleased with this new CD by Simply Red. It has been many years since their last release, but it was worth the wait. I just hope it does'nt take as long for the next to arrive on the shelves.

Simply Red Returns.......2007-07-06

This album reminds me of the earlier Simply Red works. It is a pleasure to have it on in the background. Be warned though, as in the past, there are songs on this album that will stick in your mind. Good to have Mick Hucknall and the band back.

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SIMPLY RED
Simply Red and the Best!
Cool album!
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Simply Red is awesome!

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Stars

ASIN: B000002HO3
Release Date: 1996-10-22

Tracks:

Holding Back The Years
Money's Too Tight To Mention
The Right Thing
It's Only Love
A New Flame
You've Got It
If You Don't Know Me By Now
Stars
Something Got Me Started
Thrill Me
Your Mirror
For Your Babies
So Beautiful
Angel
Fairground

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Pop-soulful in an archaic, '60s manner; mildly provocative at the time of their appearance due to singer Mick Hucknall's uncloseted status; Simply Red are global superstars masquerading as an urban sophisticate cult item. Fans from the U.K. and other countries already know this. But in the States we don't quite believe that a group like this can be suave without being cheesy. America, here's your proof once again: the No. 1 smashes "Holding Back the Years" and "If You Don't Know Me by Now," packed with a smattering of overseas chart hits. But where's "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye?" If you like this one, also try Picture Book, the band's 1985 debut. --Gavin McNett

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track.

Customer Reviews:

SIMPLY RED.......2007-05-08

I have enjoyed the music greatly. I purchased it because whenever I go to San Francisco I put it on and it mellows me out.

Simply Red and the Best!.......2006-10-17

Simply Red was truly a British band of the 1980s. They were introduced to me by Music Television or MTV as it was known to release first with the single "Holding Back The Years," or was it "If you Don't Know Me By Now." "Stars" is also a classic from their heyday. There are other songs that I am not too familiar with like "Money's Too Tight To Mention," "The Right Thing," "It's Only Love," "A New Flame," "You've Got It," "Something Got Me Started," "Thrill Me," "Your Mirror," "For Your Babies," "So Beautiful," "Angel," and "Fairground." Simply Red like most of the bands of the 1980s had their own sound and style. Love the red hair color on the singer and always wondered if it was natural.

Cool album!.......2006-09-05

I heard a lot of these songs at my place of employment over the satellite feed. I just realized that frontman Mick Hucknall has a voice like Jefferson Airplane/Starship's Marty Balin. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW is an excellent cover that was made famous by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in 1972. HOLDING BACK THE YEARS is somewhat jazzy(I heard it before on jazz stations). MONEY'S TOO TIGHT TO MENTION is awesome. STARS is pretty cool also. When I first heard FOR YOUR BABIES,I thought it was Balin singing. That's why I said he and Hucknall are soundalikes. The other songs are great!

Simply wonderful.......2006-08-24

Sure I had heard a few of the songs, but rest of the songs on this album are equally wonderful. Mick Hucknall is a great singer and I would to see him live.

Simply Red is awesome!.......2006-02-25

This album is a collection of Simply Red's best. It is a great album - would recommend it to anyone who has liked any one of their songs. "Stars" is the best song for me; no matter how many times I've listened to it in the past n years, it is the best. "Something Got Me Started", "Fairground" are also excellent.

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Simply the Best

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Yo-Yo Ma - Simply Baroque II ~ Bach & Boccherini / ABO, Koopman
Vivaldi's Cello
The Dvorak Album
Classic Yo-Yo
Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites

ASIN: B0000CD5G9
Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
Erbarme Dich
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Ertot' Uns Durch Dein' Gute
Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter
Lab Mein Herz Die Munze Sein
Dein Blut, Der Edle Saft
'Air On A G String'
Cello Concerto In G Major
Cello Concerto In G Major
Cello Concerto In G Major
Cello Concerto In D Major
Cello Concerto In D Major
Cello Concerto In D Major
Cello Concerto In D Major
Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
Aria From Goldberg Variations
Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme

Customer Reviews:

simply baroque.......2007-07-30

Great album of YO YO Ma's ......as usual he is a master of the instrument.....I have to say , however, that Simply Baroque II was a greater listening pleasure for me simply because the music was more uplifting and in the style of baroque I prefer....but this is also a fine album for Baroque lovers.

Simply the Best.......2005-05-31

I can only say, that as far as I am concerned, this is just some of the best music I have ever heard.... Im guessing this is the way Bach intended his music to sound in the first place, and who better for that than the AMO and Koopman...and of course YO YO... if u love classic music, you are absolutly going to LOVE this cd..I highly recommend it

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Simply the Best
lucky adult, i wished of write an last mail for yourself, but they
Simply the Best
Tina Turner simply the BEST
Tina "turns you on" Turner. A real hit machine from a quality artist

Simply the Best
Tina Turner
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ASIN: B000002UZ6
Release Date: 1991-10-22

Tracks:

The Best
Better Be Good To Me
I Can't Stand The Rain
What's Love Got To Do With It
I Don't Wanna Lose You
Nutbush City Limits
What You Get Is What You See
Let's Stay Together
River Deep-Mountain High
Steamy Windows
Typical Male
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Private Dancer
Look Me In The Heart
It Takes Two
I Want You Near Me
Way Of The World
Love Thing

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Tina Turner's phenomenal reclamation of her stardom is perfectly chronicled on Simply the Best. With the exception of the Phil Spector epic "River Deep, Mountain High," everything included here comes from 1983 on. Turner's iconic voice and bluesy earnestness surface on a cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together." She brings a moody sensuality to "I Can't Stand the Rain." Equally adept at rock, soul, gospel, and R&B, Turner makes ordinary songs such as "Typical Male" and "Private Dancer" into extraordinary recordings. There are actually better Tina albums than Simply the Best, but it stands as a useful compilation of her comeback hits. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

Simply the Best.......2007-07-29

The songs on this in my opinion are not Tina's best songs. They are just ok.

lucky adult, i wished of write an last mail for yourself, but they.......2006-09-13

controle all pichtures.

Sat, you couldn't give an Glad adult sign, suchwise i can't feel you are more different than an book sjelf which says dayli with magic eyes: "i like you. Sorry i'm little primitive clever.
i need you!, & i cán stay with you Steady - i will leave all & stay close your country, anytime if you chose of call for myself Presant.
You have not learnt anything yet which i did help you dayli with; we removt a lot wodoo away, ingether Babe!
Only you know 12% out of 100% of what i've try of saying for your self directly every day.
Still you does not take enough care of your self, i can see. You must remove the text(=wodoo), underneigh your 2006 photo's.
Please!
You owe of goe for one whole program for Her Goddesh, which will prefere of seeing yourself near of Münich in start of October, 2006.
Not worry, i will not visit Her this year via Europe. i wanted of seeing Her 2010, & hope then áll steal plates & steal cups are out of India's south west area.
STAY GLAD Tina. Oh, If you just have given one presant mail Babe...
i love you. You remember objective love is like an Sun - Sun cannot change apinion or face fetures.

Simply the Best.......2006-08-22

Actually I bought this for two songs, but the whole cd rocks. It is a must have for any collection!

Tina Turner simply the BEST.......2006-08-18

Just good old rythem and blues rock and roll !!!

Tina "turns you on" Turner. A real hit machine from a quality artist.......2006-04-17

Tina sings most of here songs as she`s twisting here soul in painfull directions, but she does it with so much passion, so much flair, that you feel shaken all over listen to it. Track 1 The Best is a good exampel of that. She screams, she nearly spits the message right trough. A good opener.
Track 2 What`s love got to with it it`s my all time Turner favourite songs. It has everything, from the postmodern 80 ths disco style, with the right touches on the keyboard, and the laidback klimpering rythmic guitar. A more sensitive laidback vocal from Tina Turner shows here from a softer side. This is a very upliftin song, which shines with a big S. Track 3 I can`t stand the rain, is more in "nowhere land". It has a certain sting, but it`s not a kick, soul, or heart starter. Track 4 I don`t wanna lose you.Well we are back in "hit song quality" land. The refrain is very good on this one. Track 5 Nutbush city limits is fast and furious in a positive sense. It realy swings and twist you around. Fast. very fast, and Tina voice never slips away. Track 6 Let`s stay together, is more in the middle of the road. An easy come and easy go song. Track 7 Private Dancer has the flair of the 80 th`s. Here voice sounds peculiar on this one. Not to found of this song, sorry to say. Track 8 We don`t need another hero, has much of the quality spark as Track 2. It touches on every right buttons, and has a refrain that realy hit`s a nerve when listen to it. Track 9 Better be good to me is written by Chinn/ Chapman, and you know what you get from these people. Easy come easy go pop music. Track 10 River Deep/ Mountain High, is the "wall of the sound" on this CD. This is old Tina, and is more raw and not too much polished. Not my cup of tea. Track 11 Steamy windows. Tina goes "heavy metal light". Very pulsative this one, and it kicks ass man. That`s for sure.
Track 12 Typical Male, it`s quite rythmic but there you have most of the song in a nutshell. The refrain is anyway quite interesting. Track 13 It takes two, is a duet with Rod Stewart. An interesting switch for a change, but nothing special. Track 14 Addicted to Love is a Robert Palmer hit. Recorded live, but it fit`s Palmer better than Tina. It`s recorded live, but the "live sound" it`s nothing special. Track 15 Be tender with me Baby, is full of passion, but sometimes much of it can be too much, but certainly ok. Track 16 I want you near me, is the lighthearted and funny song . It`s very much summer here and ok for a hot day. Track 17 Way of the world is a forgettable song. Here and there it`s ok, but as a whole it doesn`t spark. Track 18 Love Thing. Heavy metal riffs. Ok singing. But there you have most of it. Anyway most of the time Tina Turner "turns you on" . She`s anyway a real hit machine. This collection is a good intro to here solo stuff from the 80 ths and the 90 ths. And she`s got IT.

Disney Silly Songs: 20 Simply Super Singable Silly Songs

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Not so silly ...
This is my favorite Disney Album ever
I finally found it
Disney Silly Songs
Great music for having fun!

Disney Silly Songs: 20 Simply Super Singable Silly Songs
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ASIN: B000001M1F
Release Date: 1991-05-23

Tracks:

Boom Boom, Ain't It Great To Be Crazy?
What's Your Name?
I'm My Own Grandpaw
Mairzy Doats
Michael Finnegan
A Penny
Way Down Here Beneath the Ocean
Pizza Pie Song
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In My Pocket
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Baby Bumblebee
There's A Hole In The Bottom Of The Sea
Be Kind To Your Web-footed Friends

Customer Reviews:

Not so silly ..........2007-07-18

The songs have silly words, but the music is sort of bland. None of the children in my house enjoyed this cd at all. :(

This is my favorite Disney Album ever.......2007-06-07

Maybe I've just got a penchant for the silly, but with songs on this album like, "What's Your name," and "I'm my own granpa", you can't help but be roped in by the zany fun. I owned this on a tape back in 1993 (?) and was sad when I couldn't find it on CD later. When Ilocated this one, I snapped it up right away!

I will admit that while driving on the freeway one night, white knuckling it and fearing for my life, I almost ripped the CD out of the player with my teeth during the final song. It was chaotic and noisy.

Overall, and barring numpty drivers, If you're in a position to listen to fun music with your kids, you won't be disappointed!

I finally found it.......2006-11-09

I had the casette tape of silly songs when I was a kid. Ever since my son was born, I have looked for it every time we went out. Finally broke down and bought it here. I can't wait til it arrives.

"Give me a pizza with everything on it"

"EVERYTHING?"

Disney Silly Songs.......2006-03-21

My grandchildren dearly love this CD and insist on playing it every day they are here.

Great music for having fun!.......2006-03-07

Great CD for times when it's time to turn off the TV! Great to have my kids exposed to some older, classic songs! My kids love it! Love Mairy Doats and Little Bunny Foo Foo. Just a great silly CD for fun. Have fun!

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Mick and the Boys
A must have for your collection
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Simply Red - Greatest Hits
Stars

ASIN: B000093U23
Release Date: 2003-05-05

Tracks:

Stars
Holding Back the Years [12" Original Extended Version]
It's Only Love
If You Don't Know Me by Now
You've Got It
For Your Babies
Never Never Love
We're in This Together
Angel - Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Simply Red
Night Nurse - Simply Red, Sly & Robbie
Say You Love Me
Air That I Breathe
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Mellow My Mind
Someday in My Life
Heaven
Love for Sale
Lady Godiva's Room
Granma's Hands

Tracks:

Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
Fairground
Something Got Me Started
New Flame
Right Thing [12" Original Extended Version]
Infidelity
I Won't Feel Bad
Come to My Aid [12" Original Extended Version]
Your Mirror
Thrill Me
Remembering the First Time
To Be Free
Ghetto Girl
Ain't That a Lot of Love
Jericho [Long Version]
Thank You
Come on in My Kitchen
I Know You Got Soul [Live]

Album Description

European only double-disc collection features 38 tracks divided into two parts: their ballads and love songs are featured on ''Hold Me'' (Disc One) which features, 'Holding Back The Years' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'If You Don't Know Me By Now', 'Were In This Together', 'Love For Sale' (live), 'The Air That I Breathe', 'Stars' and more. The second disc, entitled ''Thrill Me'' collects their uplifting Pop and Radio anthems like 'Moneys Too Tight (To Mention)', 'The Right Thing' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'Come To My Aid' (12 Inch Original Extended Version), 'Fairground', 'Something Got Me Started' and many more! Outstanding collection featuring, in Mick Hucknall, one of the great voices of the '80s and '90s. Warner. 2003.

Album Details

Mick Hucknall's Long Curly Red Locks First Appeared in the Mid 1980's and Simply Red Served as his Vehicle to Showcase his Blue Eyed Soul Stylings to the World. This Comprehensive Anthology Takes You Back to the Very Beginning and Sets You on an Aural Journey Throughout their Long Career as Well as Some of Hucknall's Solo Appearances, Like Fronting Reggae Legends Sly and Robbie's Cover of Gregory Isaacs "Night Nurse". Includes Full 12" Extended Versions of "Holding Back the Years", "The Right Thing", "Come to My Aid" and Several B-sides as Well as all the Hit Singles that were Recorded in their Years with the WEA Group.

Customer Reviews:

Mick and the Boys.......2007-04-04

Just one more addition, to the sterling collection of the boys from London. As a fan since the release of Picture Book (1985) and seeing them live at the Beacon in New York City, Simply Red can do no wrong as far as I am concerned. Having everything they have released on CD and just as much on the original vinyl they originally released their sound on. Consumate performers they are, it's always a pleausre to have a cornucopia of all the greatest hits, with one having to shuffle assorted Simply Red releases to find the assorted hits. One more salute to Mick and the boys still Holding Back the Years.

A must have for your collection.......2007-01-10

I just bought this cd to add to my growing collection of "must haves". It brings back wonderful memories and is a very thorough, comprehensive collection of Simply Red hits, it's just missing a couple of favs, hence the 4 stars.

simply red greatest hits.......2006-11-06

this always has been and always will be a fabulous album. Something to dance to, something to cry to and something just to smile to.

CD Very Best of Simply Red.......2006-03-01

Great CD, excellent sound quality, prompt courteous service.

A Best of Package For Fans.......2004-10-29

Awesome CD full of hits and remixes. Love it!

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Great CD
amazing
Absolutely Excellent!
A home run on every level
Clear-cut and to the point...

Simply Nothing
Shawn McDonald
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ASIN: B0002JP32O
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Simply Nothing
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All I Need
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Album Description

Seattle-based singer-songwriter Shawn McDonald speaks to listeners with emotion and vulnerability through his intriguing and uniquely authentic acoustic-soul sound. Shawns journey through childhood rebellion, substance abuse and finally encountering Christ in a powerful way, intensely impacts how he relates to others facing their own life challenges.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2007-04-11

This is my first Shawn McDonald CD, and it won't be my last. I can just let it play all the way through, every song is great.

amazing.......2007-03-17

one of my favorite CDs. I listened to this CD in my car for 3 months straight when I first got it. The words hit home and show his true heart and the music compliments it perfectly. The song "simply nothing" definitely convicted me, and is one of my favorites to listen to.

Absolutely Excellent!.......2007-02-24

Fantastic voice, melodies and lyrics. If you enjoy laid-back Christian music, this is a must. He's also great in concert if you ever get the chance.

A home run on every level .......2006-02-20

Not many artists can touch so many places correctly and connect to an audience. One does not need to seek faith based music to be highly impressed with this artist. After listening to the album you may be very curious to learn more about him. But in doing so, you're appreciation will only grow and any connection you question to a higher power will be removed.

This young man is an inspiration from every angle. Musically, he's very interesting and lyrically, he's just as impressive.

If you like Jack Johnson and the roots of soul in your sound you are going to be very, very pleased.

You may want to upgrade your sound system to enjoy it to a "higher" level.

Clear-cut and to the point..........2006-02-19

Shawn Mcdonald is one the most amazing artists that I have ever heard, personally. Not b/c he can rip a guitar like Hendrix or sing like an angel, but b/c he's down to earth. I saw him at Passion in January, and the guy came out on stage shaking and admitting he was nervous. Tell me, what major label artist does that? NONE. His lyrics are perfect for a young, christian generation struggling to find a foothold in the agnostic, anything goes attitude of our society, and I can not wait for his new CD which should be out very soon. I'm writing this to suggest that anyone who has not heard of him or heard his music, do so immediately. You won't regret it.

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Still worth the Sunrise
Giving It 3 Stars For Track 3...
Somewhat Weak
A Brilliant And Beautiful Album
A little Retro

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ASIN: B0000AM6LY
Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

Home
Fake
Sunrise
You Make Me Feel Brand New
Home Loan Blues
Positively 4th Street
Lost Weekend
Money In My Pocket (Plan B Mix)
Something For You
It's You
Home (Reprise)

Album Description

Eagerly awaited 2003 studio album, the first on their own new label simplyred.com. Mick's voice is better than ever on this 11 track album that he produced with longtime collaborator Gota Yashiki. Includes the songs 'Sunrise', 'Fake', 'You Make Me Feel Brand New' & a version of Bob Dylan's 'Positively 4th Street'.

Customer Reviews:

Still worth the Sunrise.......2007-07-27

There are not too many good ones on this one.. BUT. BUT BUT BUT-
You NEED SUNRISE. Just like De La Soul sampled 'I can't go for that' -Hall & Oats - with much success-- so does Red on Sunrise. Such a great song. It is so amazing.
Red also covers Bob Dylan on this one and it is really good.
With the exception of 'Pocket Book'--Like all Simply Red albums-- I am totaly blown away by one or two songs. Antother one or two are pretty good-- one or two are very ok, and the rest are kinda tired (like old red himself).

Giving It 3 Stars For Track 3..........2006-01-27

I am giving this album 3 stars because I only like track 3 on this album "Sunrise".
My friends mom told me that she heard this new song at the time by Hall and Oates and she said it sounded like they made an updated version "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" which is one of my all time fave songs. She said it was really good but could not find a single for it. I just happened to be watching VH1 and caught a new video by Simply Red called "Sunrise" after watching the video I realized that it sounded a lot like the Hall and Oates song... I was thinking this is good...has a good beat to it...and the singing is incredible on this song...so I decided to go out and buy the album... my friends mom listened to it and she was like yeah this is the song! So she went out and bought the album...but I was a bit disappointed with it.

The first track "Home" wasn't a good placement for an opener because it's not strong and upbeat and doesn't draw you into the album ...but it is beautifully sung and I like the piano in it.

"Sunrise" and "Money In My Pocket" don't even fit on this album. These 2 would fit better with maybe "Love And The Russian Winter" after the track "Ain't That A Lot Of Love".
The rest of the album lacks anything unique...way too mellow for my taste.

So again 3 out of 5 stars.

Somewhat Weak.......2005-12-31

Ok, I gave it a 3 and it hurt to do it. I love Mick Hucknall, and I was so excited when this CD was released because like all Red fans, I had been hoping for something new. I love the title track and Sunrise is special, but much of the rest is just not up to the incredible standards set in the past. I want more original tunes from this guy. The clever insite shown in his lyrics from past outings just wasn't there. I could never give a Red album less than a 3, but I was let down.

A Brilliant And Beautiful Album.......2005-12-19

When I initially heard the song "Sunrise," I initially wondered why Hall & Oates sounded so different and so fresh. But upon further research, the Simply Red take on the melody of "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" not only convinced me to buy "Home" but made me a Simply Red fan.

Like the similarly talented Tears For Fears, I never liked the early music of Simply Red. However, each groups latest album (in the case of Tears For Fears, "Everybody Loves A Happy Ending") takes the 80s artists to a new high--breezy, wonderfully melodic and luxurious music that creates an album one can listen to in its entirety. "Home" is that kind of album. I was initially skeptical buying the album after only hearing "Sunrise," but was blown away with its first track "Home," then mesmorized by each subsequent track (although some of the songs start to get tiring after a few listens). The CD is brilliantly produced, creating minimalist characteristics in which each instrument is easily heard and no singer or instrument is overstated. Good speakers helps make the CD even better.

The highlight of the album is "Sunrise," a brilliant remake of the Hall and Oates hit "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)," but tracks such as "Lost Weekend," and "It's You" sound just as rich. The album is simply warm and gorgeous in its harmonies and soft pop.

While there are a few tracks I have gotten tired of--specifically Positively 4th Street, a remake of the Bob Dylan song, overall I have listened to this album repeatedly. Its strongest songs are so good that I can overlook the one or two weak spots. Lead singer Mick Hucknall and collaborator Gota Yashiki would do great justice by following Home with another album of similar beauty. I'll be waiting patiently.

A little Retro.......2005-07-14

I like this CD, it sounds a little retro in some places and takes me back.. MH has wonderful talent, his voice still sounds terrific even after all these years. Take a try and enjoy this CD, it's hip, cool, and fun all at the same time. Groovy baby...

Average customer rating:

A five-star album
One of the finest pop albums ever!!!
Second only to "Life"
Simply Red- STARS
DITTO-- STILL SOUNDS GREAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!

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Customer Reviews:

A five-star album.......2006-09-06

I give this album five stars because it is so awesome! Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall has such a beautiful voice that someone might think it's Jefferson Airplane/Starship's Marty Balin singing(they are soundalikes). The track I love most of all is FOR YOUR BABIES. I actually thought once that Balin was performing the song because as I just said,he and Hucknall are soundalikes. The title track is pretty cool and so are the other tracks. FYB was recorded in the same style as Jimmy Ruffin's hit recording(not Paul Young's cover) WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN-HEARTED.

One of the finest pop albums ever!!!.......2006-07-14

Having only been familiar with the hits, I decided to give this album a try. Man, I am so glad I did!! Mick Hucknall has such a great, powerful, emotional voice!! I agree that he could sing the phone book and make me cry (and I'm a guy! HAHA!) "For Your Babies" and "How Could I Fall" are just gorgeous, and the rest is...breath-taking. Please do yourselves a favour and buy this album. You'll thank me later.

Second only to "Life".......2005-12-31

Mick at his best. He had it all going on this one. What a voice. His songwriting was light years above anyone writing even similar stuff. I consider this part of the soundtrack to my life at that time. Do not hesitate to get this CD!

Simply Red- STARS.......2005-09-08

Great CD! I love almost every song! One of my favorites!

DITTO-- STILL SOUNDS GREAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!.......2005-04-26

I agree with the previous reviewers-- it may, quite simply, song for song, be the BEST pop album ever.

I personally believe the song "For Your Babies" is the most beautiful song ever written.

Average customer rating:

What A Treat To Have Made This Album
Great!!
Wonderful Album
Simplified and stripped down
Hucknel just doesn't stop

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Album Description

Simplified features both stripped-down versions of Simply Red's classic songs and fresh recordorm some material with only a piano as accompaniment. "What struck me when I listened back to the performance was just how much the song leapt out at you in those circumstances," he says. Classic Simply Red songs such as "Something Got Me Started," "Sad Old Red," "Smile," and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" are reinvigorated thanks to these sophisticated, even jazzy, new arrangements. One of the group's most popular hits, "Holding Back The Years," is beautiful and still lush; recognizable, but with an added timeless maturity. Other songs featured on Simplified include "More," "Your Mirror," "Fairground," and "For Your Babies."

The lead-off track and first single from Simplified is the irresistible, upbeat, and distinctly Latin-flavored "Perfect Love." The Cuban vibe of this sensual new song is amplified by the vocals of Havana-based singer Danae. A Latin feeling runs throughout Simplified, inspired by the band's recent visit to Cuba. In fact, Simply Red is the first English pop band to have played in Havana, as they appeared at the landmark Gran Teatro early in 2005.

Simplified is the follow-up to 2003's highly successful Home, which sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. That release helped push the band to a level of over 50 million albums sold since forming 21 years ago. Although Simply Red's lineup of musicians has rotated throughout the years, the one constant has been Mick Hucknall, one of the finest male vocalists Britain has ever produced, and also one of its most accomplished, melodic, and prolific pop songwriters.

Customer Reviews:

What A Treat To Have Made This Album.......2007-05-18

Stripped down jazzy slower versions of old songs from The SImply Red catalog. Fans LOVE things like this, I LOVE this album, perfect for a rainy day alone with some songs that are like old friends. But older, wiser, mature, just wonderful. I Simply LOVE the stripped and simplified version of "Fairground", I love the orginial dearly...the sad slow melody over the Goodmen's drumming. But here it is sung as a ballad. This could have been an old standard that someone like Ella Fitzgerlad would have sung. can't say enough good things aabout this album, it is called "Simplified", but should be called "Timeless". This is the Greatest Hits for the fans, hits ethought. Again, rain falling outside makes this even better. Then again, we are all SR fans here, give it a try.

Great!!.......2007-03-26

The music has a variation of sounds and themes extremely diverse and exciting. This is a great CD -a fan can certainly appreciate the voice and themes, a new listener will turn into a fanatic right after this.
Excellent choice.

Wonderful Album.......2007-01-22

If you love Mick Hucknall's voice as much as I do you'll be glad you bought this album. He does some of his old songs in a slightly different way which is so interesting, and the new songs are wonderful. Simply Red is simply great!

Simplified and stripped down.......2006-09-06

Simply Red goes easy listening on this album. Every track is either a re-recording or the original master minus percussion. We hear a piano plus a string ensemble on many of these tracks. This is an ideal album for easy listening music fans,especially senior citizens who can't stand the sound of hard rock or heavy metal. Marty Balin clone Mick Hucknall,the band's frontman gives fans a nice collection of hit songs in subtle form.

Hucknel just doesn't stop.......2006-05-27

Simplified brings some new along with old favorites. Simply Red "smoothed" out old classics. The new material is just as good as the 20 year old tunes. A must for any Simply Red fan. And a cd that new listeners will enjoy.

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