Wandering through life, will love come home to you?
And the love you want forever, will they be true to you?
Will we sleep and sometimes love until the moon shines
Maybe the next time I'll be yours and maybe you'll be mine?
One of my favorite Simply Red songs has always been "Sunrise." Released in 2003, it somehow manages to feel both modern and timeless. Built around a gorgeous sample of Hall & Oates' classic "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)," the song effortlessly blends soul, pop, and jazz into something unmistakably Simply Red.
Mick Hucknall's voice has perhaps been one of the most recognizable in music. Warm, smooth, and full of emotion, he never had to oversing to make an impact. "Sunrise" is one of those songs that feels like a lazy Sunday morning with the windows open, coffee in hand, and nowhere you absolutely have to be.
I've always had a soft spot for British music. Long before Britpop exploded with Oasis, Blur, Pulp, and Suede, I was already obsessed with artists coming out of the UK. There was always a certain sophistication and style that felt different from what was happening on American radio. Even though Simply Red isn't technically Britpop, they absolutely fit into that long tradition of incredible British artists who consistently delivered memorable songs.
"Sunrise" became a worldwide hit and reminded everyone that Simply Red still had plenty left in the tank decades after first breaking onto the scene. It's one of those tracks that never sounds dated whenever it pops up on a playlist.
Maybe that's why I keep coming back to it. Great songs simply find their way back into your life. "Sunrise" does exactly that.
What's your favorite Simply Red song? Are you a "Holding Back the Years" fan, "If You Don't Know Me By Now," or does "Sunrise" top your list too?