Simply Red - Holding Back the Years

Holding Back the Years

Mick Hucknall and Neil Moss wrote this ballad for Simply Red's debut album Picture Book, initially released in the UK in 1985 where it reached number 51. Re-released in 1986, it climbed to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards.

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1985 released

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