2022---vienna-and-soon-in-graz---simply-red--no-desire-for-romantic-ballads ⚡

While staples like "Holding Back the Years" were still performed, critics noted that the band purposely avoided "wallowing" in slow ballads, instead favoring a "party night" atmosphere with tracks like "Fairground," "Sunrise," and "Something Got Me Started". Representative 2022 Setlist (Vienna)

The setlist reflected this shift toward a more dynamic, soul-infused pop performance: She's Got It Bad Thrill Me Fake Night Nurse (Gregory Isaacs cover) Holding Back the Years Stars Sunrise Fairground Something Got Me Started Money's Too Tight (To Mention) If You Don't Know Me by Now While staples like "Holding Back the Years" were

The band followed the Vienna show with a performance at the Stadthalle Graz on December 4, 2022. Simply Red Setlist at Wiener Stadthalle (Halle D),

Reviewers from outlets like Krone.at highlighted that Hucknall, even at 62, maintained exceptional vocal power and a preference for "handcrafted" musical excellence over sentimental showboating. Simply Red Setlist at Wiener Stadthalle (Halle D), Vienna Vienna On December 2

On December 2, 2022, approximately 12,000 fans attended the Wiener Stadthalle for a show described as having "no desire for romantic ballads". Rather than a slow, romantic evening, the set focused heavily on funk, disco, and upbeat grooves .