3 things worth knowing about Simply Red
- Formed in Manchester in 1985 around Mick Hucknall, whose red hair gave the band its name.
- "Holding Back the Years" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986.
- The album Stars (1991) was the best-selling record in the UK two years running.
5 Simply Red tracks logged on air
♪ Stars♪ Fairground♪ Something Got Me Started♪ Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (The Cutback Mix)♪ Holding Back the Years
110plays over three months
0.68 %of our airtime
5tracks in rotation
8.4×per week, on average
Also in similar rotation: R3HAB (111 plays), Simple Minds (109 plays).
Source: Radio Odyssey broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
Simply Red in our quizzes
Simply Red is one of the right answers in our 90s music quiz:
- “Stars” — our 90s music quiz
Every question is built from tracks we actually play — no track appears that has not been on air.
Why Radio Odyssey plays Simply Red
The elegant pop-soul of Simply Red sits well alongside the classics in our schedule.
More of this on our European chill radio page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Among the tracks in regular rotation: Stars, Fairground, Something Got Me Started. The full selection is best discovered by listening live.
110 plays logged over three months of scheduling — about 8.4 times a week, or 0.68% of our airtime. Figures come from our own broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
Yes. Radio Odyssey is free and ad-free, with no account to create — press play on any page of this site and Simply Red will come round in rotation.