Simply Red's 2023 summer tour

It was a pleasure to "attend" Simply Red's North America summer tour in 2023. As they no longer visit America, it was a livestream. Mick Hucknull can still belt out those tunes! I enjoyed hearing all the songs from the new album, Time. My favorite songs of the night were, "Better With You," "She's Got It Bad," "Thrill Me," "Fake," "Shades 22," "Stars," "Come to My Aid," "Thinking of You," "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)," "Something Got Me Started," "Sunrise," "For Your Babies, "Nutbush City Limits (Ike & Tina Turner cover)." On the encore, after their cover of "Nutbush City Limits," I expected the band to close with their signature song. It just seemed a little empty at the end without "Holding Back the Years." Other than that, I loved it. The band was in top form, and they sounded fab! They could have kept me entertained for another hour and a half.

According to an interview I read recently, Mick Hucknull never talks during the day in order to preserve his voice. Taken from BBC News: Selflessly breaking his own rule, Mick Hucknull talks to BBC News. Mick Hucknull, "As I've gotten older I've got more bass in my voice, but also because I don't talk very much during the day I've managed to keep my voice in good condition. I'm still lucky enough to be able to hit the high notes... I don't quite know how I've been so fortunate. I don't do anything to take care of my voice except not talk very much. I try to keep my voice conditioned by just not using it very much and it's paid off."

If anyone wants to read the rest of the interview, click here:

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46279158

The band doesn't appear to be selling any more livestreams for the June 5th gig at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London.  Some bands offer live recordings for people to buy and watch at any time, or to watch for free.  But hey, if you missed out, there is always YouTube!  You have 24 hours after the show ends to watch it, which is helpful if you can't watch the show as it begins.  Alternatively, if you caught it the first time and want to watch it again, you can do so.  Someday, I hope they return to America.  They've been gone far too long.

Current tour dates for those residing in European countries: http://www.simplyred.com/tour-dates/ I will leave you now with this catchy tune-- BAM! ♪♫