Song Book 1985–2010
Simply Red · 2013
260 min · 60 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soul
A smooth blend of soul and pop, layered with lush instrumentation and heartfelt vocals.
Why this album works
This album represents a significant retrospective of Simply Red's career, celebrating nearly three decades of music that spans multiple genres. Achieving commercial success, it peaked at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, illustrating the enduring popularity of their sound and the band's ability to resonate with both new and longtime fans.
- Career context
- By the time 'Song Book 1985–2010' was released in December 2013, Simply Red had solidified their place in the music landscape as icons of blue-eyed soul. This compilation came after a hiatus following their last studio album, 'Big Fun' (2008), showcasing their extensive catalog while marking a reflective phase for the band as they revisited their classic hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Radiohead· Kate Bush· Gorillaz· Melanie C· Kim Wilde· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Money’s Too Tight (To Mention) Standout 4:14
- 2 Holding Back the Years Standout 4:30
- 3 Sad Old Red 4:32
- 4 Come to My Aid 4:04
- 5 Open Up the Red Box 3:57
- 6 Jericho 6:52
- 7 The Right Thing 4:21
- 8 Maybe Someday… 4:20
- 9 Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye 3:25
- 10 I Won’t Feel Bad 4:13
- 11 It’s Only Love 4:59
- 12 If You Don’t Know Me by Now 3:24
- 13 A New Flame 3:57
- 14 You’ve Got It 3:56
- 15 Enough 5:12
Disc 2
- 1 Something Got Me Started 4:01
- 2 Stars Standout 4:08
- 3 For Your Babies 4:17
- 4 Thrill Me 5:04
- 5 Your Mirror 4:04
- 6 Lady Godiva’s Room 2:53
- 7 Fairground 5:32
- 8 Remembering the First Time 4:40
- 9 Never Never Love 4:17
- 10 We’re in This Together 4:15
- 12 Angel 4:02
- 13 Night Nurse 3:57
- 14 The Air That I Breathe 4:22
- 15 Ghetto Girl 3:26
- 16 Ain’t That a Lot of Love 3:50
- 17 Say You Love Me 3:47
Disc 3
- 1 Sunrise 3:19
- 2 Your Eyes 4:09
- 3 Fake 3:59
- 4 You Make Me Feel Brand New 5:04
- 5 Home 3:15
- 6 My Perfect Love 3:38
- 7 Smile 3:11
- 8 Sad Old Red 5:45
- 9 Positively 4th Street 4:33
- 10 Oh! What a Girl! 4:20
- 11 Perfect Love 3:11
- 12 Stay 3:05
- 13 So Not Over You 3:52
- 14 The World and You Tonight 3:31
- 15 I Have the Love 3:10
- 16 A Song for You 4:08
- 17 It’s You 3:22
Disc 4
- 1 Picture Book 5:54
- 2 Come to My Aid 4:25
- 3 Heaven 4:49
- 4 Jericho 6:11
- 5 Infidelity 4:28
- 6 Enough 6:34
- 7 So Beautiful 4:58
- 8 Out on the Range 5:27
- 9 You Make Me Believe 4:25
- 10 Mellow My Mind 3:56
- 11 The Sky Is a Gypsy 4:29
- 12 Something for You 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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