Songs of Love (Simply Red album)

Songs of Love is a compilation album by Simply Red in 2010. It is the band’s second romantic-themed compilation following the release of ‘’It’s Only Love’’ in 2000. It peaked at #12 in the United Kingdom and was certified silver.[1]

Songs of Love
Compilation album by Simply Red
Released	February 2010
Recorded	1984–2010
Genre	Rock, Blue-eyed soul, Pop
Length	46:08
Label	simplyred.com
Simply Red chronology
Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits (2008) Songs of Love (2010) Simply Red Farewell – Live in Concert at Sydney Opera House (2011)

The album features two new recordings "Beside You" and "I Have The Love" while tracks 8 & 12 are re-recordings.

Review

James Christopher Monger from AllMusic gave the album 3 ½ stars out of 5, saying “This 2010 collection from Simply Red focuses on the group’s romantic side. [The album was] released to coincide with their farewell world tour".[2]

Track listing

1. Say You Love Me – 3:48
2. You Make Me Feel Brand New – 5:05
3. Stars – 4:11
4. You've Got It – 3:59
5. For Your Babies – 4:20
6. If You Don't Know Me By Now – 3:30
7. It's You – 3:22
8. Beside You – 4:37
9. Holding Back the Years – 4:14
10. Smile – 3:13
11. I Have The Love – 3:13
12. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye – 3:06

[3]

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak[4]
Italian Albums Chart	28
German Albums Chart	86
Portuguese Albums Chart	5
Swiss Albums Chart	37
UK Albums Chart	12

References

1. "BPI – Certified Awards Search". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
2. "Simply Red Songs of Love". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
3. "Simply Red – Songs of Love". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
4. "Simply Red: Songs of Love". www.australian-charts.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.