Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Official 4K Remaster)
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- čas přidán 25. 04. 2009
- The official 4K remaster of 'Holding Back the Years', the smash hit from Simply Red's debut studio album Picture Book.
The song was a huge success for the group and quickly rose to the top of charts across the world. The single is one of two Simply Red songs (the other being their cover of "If You Don't Know Me by Now") to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Remastered from the original 35mm film negative by James Wong (insta: @jmhwong)
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Lyrics
Holding back the years
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that's gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later, oh
Holding back the years
Chance for me to escape from all I know
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah, oh
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on, so tight
Alright, oh now
Well, I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could, oh yeah
Oh
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding, la-la-la, la, la-la
I said, ooh, yeah
That's all I have today
It's all I have to say
Simply Red have over a billion hits on CZcams, have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one in the UK. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe. They have had two US Billboard chart toppers with classic singles Holding Back The Years and If You Don’t Know Me By Now. Every Simply Red studio album has been a UK top ten (with previous release Big Love reaching number 4 in 2015). Hucknall has been the songwriter and bandleader since the beginning in 1985.
#SimplyRed #HoldingBackTheYears #PictureBook - Hudba
I remember me and my wife got into a argument, I took a drive to cool off and I hread this song on the radio. I had too apologize to her, this song is deep, it touched the soul
That's the stuff that makes a marriage work it's a give and take encounter, My wife and I are going on 37 years together and it only gets better when you can agree to disagree
Yes! Tune
I miss the 80s. Was a way different time then... ❤️
This song makes me cry like a baby but makes me wanna keep holding on for my son I’m a single mom who’s struggling with mental illness and dark thoughts and my life is all out of shape and everyday it seems nothing goes right or gets better and I think like why can’t I just go to a better place but then I think about my son but I was on CZcams just up couldn’t sleep doing applications and praying and this song came on I’m sorry to write my long story
Karyn Neal , I hope you find happiness. Enjoy the special time you have with your son
Karyn please hold on and try to be strong. Pray that God gives you the strength to overcome these trying times that you are going through. I will pray for you and your son. Things will get better. Don't give up🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Dear Karyn ... Life is deeper than any challenge. Do not ever give up, never. The challenge is just a test of your persistence, will, faith. I do Yoga therapy with people who have various mental challenges and the results are great. If I can help you in any way, leave a message ... an e-mail address and I'll send you a program I'm doing with people here in England. Of course, everything is free. I don't sell anything....
Bless you Karyn. You and your son are worth everything...
Just keep on going and give that son everything you have...your soul will grow.
Fear is your greatest enemy and your greatest teacher.
You will not be unhappy forever.
This song never gets old.
As long as songs like this exist, I'LL KEEP HOLDIN ON!!!
exactly
Still,,,
Bernice Miller yes
Bernice Miller
Amen baby
Just think he was only 17 when he wrote such a soulful song.
This song is like a knife cutting through my heart. everytime i hear it. It is so hard when you here songs like this and youre struggling through life.
ryan pelaez, I'm sorry for u, but continue to hold on... it'll get better 😘😃.
Qué viva Uber, dejen laburar
hold on buddy
Truth. I hope it gets better for you, dear. Just keep on going.
You got this 💪Keep holding on 🙏💜
In Jamaica we call this a Big Big tune!! One of the greatest songs ever recorded......was only 10 when I first heard it....3×10 and I'm still holding on...
My jam! My daughter was born the year this dropped. I used to sing it to her as a baby. Soulful and senuous. What happened to music like this?
+Deborah Garner-Moore it's called extinction.
The corrupt music industry destroyed this kind of music
This is what you call real music it will be on my playlist for ever
Songs like this remind me that once upon a time music was real and the world was a beautiful place ♥️
Some songs never get old. What a classic!
One of the greatest ballads of all time.
I work listening to music from the 70s and 80s, and this one stops me in my tracks, EVERY time! Incredible. Brings back so many memories when life didn't seem so complicated. Miss those days . . . .
To my adored son;
Losing you took the roar out of my lion heart, the sun out of my sky...I am not capable of understanding why you were taken away so young, I cannot express to the universe enough how meaningful, amazing and good you were, now everyday is cruel...it’s brutal, your absence is like an elephant on my chest...I miss you, Oh god, I miss you so much!
I have accepted life gets no better than the 20 amazing years, I was blessed with you. I promise to honor your life and one day sweet boy, I will hold you again...I know you are with me because I wouldn’t still be here if you weren’t. Lifetimes of Love...Mom💔
•Kyle David StrIckland•
6/17/97~1/21/18
...you used to beg me to stop singing this song in my high pitch aggravating singing, the memories are bittersweet...every thing has a nostalgia of you...😢
God bless
So sorry for your lost. Can't even begin to understand your pain. May God give you comfort, strength and blessing you abundantly. You will be in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss
😥
When you are turning 40 and you totally understand
I'm 47 and i'm still holding on to the 80s so i understand...
59 !!
Fell u fam. 37 and tired of fucking up
Having the same thought myself!
Right
I.m old and alone now I wasn't always this broken down old man reminds me of better times
People really took a dislike to this guy but man he knocked out some beautiful tracks. This one is stunning.
Speak for yourself I think he's great
No he's right mick had his critics but you can't beat this tallant
Who hear has shed a tear from this wonderful masterpiece...i know i have
Who's still listening to this in 2023?
I was born in 78 and this makes me think of my early years. When my whole family was around and would gather for Christmas good times 😥
Hey Millennials, this is what good music sounds like!
I'm millennial and I agree born 1984 to be exact
The majority of Millennials grew up in the 80s listening to music like this.
I'm a millennial born in 1987 so I DO KNOW what good music sounds like. I grew up to this music because of my parents and older siblings.
@@mystenamarina facts
Legally Resisting Tyranny word....
I miss music like this. The industry has changed so much for the worst
A timeless classic. It's like an old time best friend, you only meet every now and again but nothing ever changes.
One of the best songs ever made!
This is true! You know a song is great when thugs on the corner know it and sing it. LOL. It has crossed over in areas that aren't even talked about! AND, it has lasting power - 2017 I'm still listening to it.
Ramona I agree
Ramona
Ramona Yasssssss
Appreciated
29 years after its release this song DESTROYS all the trash they call music today
That is one beautiful song I will always love
Decklan Alfonso I MISS the days when it took talent to be an actual artist
So true ,Sam smith is sounding very good now new artiste
Decklan Alfonso No WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
mrfrogbutt1 well not as good as simply red lolz
It really tugs on the heart two ways - sadness, but heartwarming. I like that. Every so often I turn to this song because it sends me back to the time I heard it. Music is truly magical - it takes you where you want to be.
This song still brings tears to my eyes. One of my favorite songs in the world.
Who the fuck could dislike this song, it's a classic........
i so agree
As of today, 3,331 of 'em. Not me though...
Definitely!!!
Redro1982 don't you know how to set an example? Do you really have to use bad vulgar language.
Redro1982 yes my favorite
Holding back the years..... I wasted all my tears, wasted all those years, nothing had the chance to be good...
what a reality to face...
I categorize this song under blues-pop. Simple tune packed with genuine emotion.
I love your response. We can put beautiful music around those words,but there's still a lot of pain behind them.
agnesenid it's definitely not a hole you climb out of quickly...
U can't define art
Chris Krajewski I agree but I have to add this song to the Soul category also, feel me?
Mum is dying and this song kills me , always make peace with your parents , especially MUM XX
This is music, not the trash, sex, drug music there is today. Simply Red kept it simple.
This is one of THE great vocal performances...period.
Agreed.
A great classic.....
could not agree more, what a voice, what a gem!
Maravilhoso
Bloody right. Talk about pouring your heart into a performance!!! Bless u Mick.
Oh now here's a classic. Yes Sir!
Quincy Jones rated this song as one of the best for the year.
yes it is
people....this is what we call music, I declare!!
I was born in 83.... And through the grace of God.... After all these years I'm holding on.
I went to the Blackpool Opera House with my Mum when I was a teenager. Nobody would go with her to see Simply Red, so I volunteered. That was twenty five years ago and now that my Mum has been gone a year Simply Red is really our music.
Just beautiful! This song deserved the Grammys.
absolutely
If you could only save one Simply Red song (and they've made loads of greats) this is the one that it would be cruel to discard. It's Grammy level, absolutely.
:)
:-P "Who gives a fuck about a goddamn Grammy?" - Public Enemy. They have a point (music industry is corrupt and conformist, not revolutionary). Yet YOU have a point, too, as does the song. :-) I wish for a world where the popular culture ups its game again, to reflect GOOD ART (meaningful, spiritual-level art). Not this worthless, destructive materialism and fear. Mid-late 1990s was a peak in some senses. The 1980s had some great artists, too. In ALL genres (I like a lot of metal, for example and Metallica in the 1980s were a popular force, of the people, for the people, telling it how it was and not corrupt - then came MTV in 1989). Things have gotten bad since 2000s. 9/11 has a lot to answer for in making people conformist due to fear and surveillance (which is why the powers that be did it - to force negative change, the despicable fuckers). Good art is revolutionary in the face of that negativity.
Nik it was on the 80s billboard
This song will never retire
After thirty years of hearing this beautiful song, I can relate completely. Thanks, Simply Red...
Brilliant song! Takes me back to my youth.being a teenager in the 80s was awesome
My dad used to play simply red, wet wet wet and billy idol non stop in the car when I was a boy everywhere we went.Now 20 years later I still remember all the words to all their bloody music
It´s my story too. ahahahahhah :)
Respect to your Dad.
Charly85 that's exactly how I feel
Theres worse to have to listen to.....im still brainwashed with friggin westlife and steps from my childminder....
Not all songs are created equal.
This is the ATOMIC BOMB of songs.
I can feel the emotions in this song on my skin. God, the talent.
who's still listening and loving in May 2019???
Who's still listening to this Great song in 2018? 👀
me
Me as well. Amazing tune.
Always
me
Love it!
One of my absolute favorite 80s songs of all time!
This one hits you hard.
Who is here in 2018 and holding back the years.😊😢
I am. I’ve been listening this song since the 80s. Very personal. Similar story.
It's amazing when you realize why you subconsciously love a song so much
subconsciously for 30 years....
musiw
Jtapia031 Special song to many of us that can relate 30 years later such great memories and the song still relates BEAUTIFUL
Jtapia031 you live with it regarding music 😆
I totally agree. The music that we love reminds us of different periods in our lives. Memories of going to achool, college, and raising our children. It reminds us of birth and when we have lost those we have loved through death. My oldest daughter was born when this came out. She remembers me singing to her. I love this song.
Im a 30 year old new yorker. Why on earth did I just recently discover this wonderful song? The majority of mainstream music nowadays is trash
This how i feel at this point of my life i wasted so much time on relationships i just wanna be happy
Red tore this song up. Powerful
Damn, powerful music like this is unthinkable these days.
***** That's kind of what I meant yeah.
MrEnjoyBeats Not true. Check out Michael Kiwanuka. It's there, man. It's just supressed in favor of crappy pop music.
MrEnjoyBeats Sad, isn't it?
+MrEnjoyBeats wish i said that
Steve McKinley Why ?
That trumpet solo is so mesmerizing
The soul of this song is filled with beauty, hope, nostalgia, reflection, regret and renewal.
I could put this song on repeat for about 2 days.
32+ years ago now, and it still holds up.
This song deserves each of the 74 million views it has.
everybody who is listening is probably at the age of 30 above...am one of em..
Nostalgic as fuck that trumpet solo is like its filtering out of a smokey sleazy bar down some steps on a dark night with the faulty flashing red budwiser sign outside kinda vibes this gives me...
The 80s were the time to grow up in. MTV and all these wonderful groups.
When music was good
I've always been a sucker for a good melancholy song, Perfect for reflection.
childhood abandonment takes on so many forms when parents are so caught up in their own stuff to notice their child's lonliness just for a hug, kiss or little conversation. everyone gets different meanings out of all songs, i know, but i just wanted to share what i thought these lyrics and video were saying. like the mom looking at old pictures, reminiscing, not even knowing her precious little boy was crawling around her chair, under the table and all around hoping maybe she might catch him out of the corner of her eye and find him more important than old pictures. just an impression. parental childhood abandonment sucks whether physical or mental, though, for sure, and sadly, often is unintended. After all, they are caught up in their 'own' stuff, so, much they don't notice the child's heart breaking for some positive attention. soulful melancholia captured musically. we need a lot more music like this coming out because there is a lot of it about ~melancholia. Peace Love and Light
+Foggy Ozarks Robin Beautiful comment
+Foggy Ozarks Robin Next to food, clothing, and shelter self-esteem is our most precious commodity. It is called the "Master Sentiment of Self-Regard". But at some point in our lives, we decide to make the decision to become parents to ourselves. I started to make changes when I learned that I was the product of those who had loved me and those who have refused to love me and I picked up my values as I went through life. I then began to make peace with those shadows, i.e, anger, loneliness, fear, etc. Be well
Not a knock on you, but this is one of the reasons I HATE music videos. They implant a story and don't allow the brain as much room to grow and create its own "feel" or vision where the music takes them. I mean, you've done better than most at appreciating the song/video, but what 'story' do you think the music might have sent you without the prompts?
something happier i hope :)
Me too. Well...."just keep holding on".
At My age 50 plus I'll hold the years back and stay 50 plus, classic song
Blue eyed soul
Holding back the years
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that's gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later
Holding back the tears
Chance for me to escape from all I know
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on, so tight
Well I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding
I said
It's all I have today
It's all I have to say
This song take me back to better days
Simply Red has alway's been ground breaking and aheaad of the times. He wrote this song when he was 18.
Phillip Smith Simply Red is the band's name, the singer is Mick Hucknall.
Thanks
Phillip Smith I heard he was 16yrs old when he started writing this!!??
Yes this is grown folks music
But he looks like 35 or 40 singing it. Look at his neck.
What a gorgeous, gorgeous song and a fantastic voice
This was my mom's favorite song! Cleaning up the house on Saturday mornings, she use to blast this song! #BestMemories
The Great Music of yesteryear...no love, no feeling, empty is todays music.
La Daniel Brown yup! Just about money and image
L.A. TRANSFER true
one of the most beautifulest songs ever
Vivian Martin Very True.
Wow Vivian, new word and imaginative spelling. Well done!
and one of the most romanticalist too
Yes Vivian.
Where are the boys now guys?
80s classic, what a voice
That blue eyed soul is nothing but the truth. I love this jam! 😍
Love this song!! I dedicated it to someone I loved who passed in 2006; he died a tragic death, alone. I will be seeing him soon; going HOME. This song is what life is about; holding on, with great love in your heart, and total forgiveness. We all waste time; that is how we learn.
+Denise Horn Without knowing the details, all I can say is this. Irregardless of what happened, may he rest in peace.
+denise horn im so sorry i know 2014 i lost a love i adored him we finally were getting there and he told me loved me i waited six months to hear thst!! anf he died just like that 3 days later!! i actually found out on Facebook! ! a year later my sister passes,at 51...denise i believe in our Lord so much i know this world is so broken. .i never thought from the era i grew up in till the last few years how much everythi g changed snd if ididnt have the word Jesus where do you turn for comfort!! hold on sweetie He will NEVER forsake us amen!!♡♡♡
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That was beautiful & very touching. God Bless you!
Thank you for your faith affirming note. See you there.
love that. my friend john passed and nobody told me... I will keep holding on. That's all I have. to say
Yessssss my jam !
Tasha Renee
I'll keep holding on...
All I can do in life is hold on! If u let go then where are u going to be a mess! God is the answer! To help u get thro.....
timeless . one of my all time songs
Mine 2
mine too
One of MINE too Kilani!!
Kilani Cable mine 2
Kilani Cab
Dear Lord I honestly forgot how F'ing BEAUTIFUL this song is/STILL IS!
I'm in awe of this creation more right now than hearing it in 1987 TOO!
John Erkman Luba singing No more words is almost as great. Such a touching song
I hear ya. Its funny how I am now reflecting on all the music of my youth (late 70s & 80s) and discovering how great the artists and songs really were.
superb soulful heartrending song that tells all our amazing ly short stories on this fuckingly amazing and lost blue saphire in the galaxy Thanks for the music SR thanks for father figure MG we will miss you God this year is just overwhelming ...so much loss
Keep holding to the memories of the good old days
best ever forever simply red
Holding back the year
My father put me on to him. I know I get the love of music from him. Thank you Daddy love & miss you dearly.SIP
Stephanie Green .... bless you. Same story over here, this song is every memory I have of my dad. I was lucky enough to see this live, words can’t describe.
my daddy passed too... condolences
This song will always be in heart it has a true meaning!!
still tugs the heart strings.....
A timeless classic.
Yes, it does.
Gary Flater don't it just I lost my wife 4yrs ago today his songs remind me off her love and miss her so much 🌹💜😘💋
Yes it does!
Buenísimo.
My son was only 4.He's gone now he was 27 when he went to be with Jesus.
+Terri Wooten god be with you
+Terri Wooten I've studied quite a bit over a 25 year period searching for truth. My determination is your son is in paradise. The rest is mystery.
+Terri Wooten Sorry for your loss.
I am very sorry about your loss. I hope his spirit is well and good and that you hopefully get to see him again one if these days
+Terri Wooten Sorry for your loss. Will pray for you.
This song was sad and hopeful all at the same time. He never gave up. When listening to this song it really makes you think how did this really happen. Will always jam this one and the music is so lovely.
His voice is Soo beautiful.
back when we didn't care who sung the music it just hit are souls!!🔥🔥🔥
This song gives me so much peace!!!!!!
babegirl olsc Agreed !
This song always brings childhood memories
I love this song so much. Just take me back to these days of great music
My favorite song ever written right here. It has so much meaning cause through all the wasted tears and wasted years I just kept on holding on
Bring back the 80s
I️ wonder what hurt this man went through to sing so true..perfect voice..
Richard Homme
Richard Hommel, 80s was timeless. Totally awesome decade for music. It seemed that music had much more life back then. Today's music doesn't even come close.
No...the 70s..
Steven hinds
one of the greatest songs ever made
well said Lenny from a fan from day one
This will never get old.
Just one of those songs where you just completely focus all you have to make it right in life. Through all the bad and good,it always remains the same.Keep holding on,I know I will be.2018 still listening.
I so so love this song😍
yes Monica,this is one of the greatest songs done by an English Vocalist.superb!
A lovely song indeed :) :)
Monica Blake he
Monica Blake i would hold on to u!
Monica Blake Beautiful song
..when Music was..
actually really, really Good...
When he was wasting all those years.
music always was and is good.
you are probaby just too lazy to find it.
Harry Baba and you can argue it with people today but they just don't get it. How awesome these songs where
Harry Baba I agree :(
Harry Baba