Simply Red release new David Bowie-style single and announce 2022 tour

18 May 2021, 14:54

Simply Red have unveiled their brand new single, as well as confirmed dates for their rescheduled tour.

Simply Red are back with brand new song, titled ‘Earth In A Lonely Space’. The song sees singer Mick Hucknall showcase his fantastic vocals, echoing the style of David Bowie in the process.

The track is the first new music since the band’s 2019 album Blue Eyed Soul.

Written by Mick, the song's video was directed and animated by the company Cine1080, which takese fans on a lonely journey through space.

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“The earth itself is in a lonely place,” Mick said of the track. “It’s the job of any artist to try and capture the moment and right now, a lot of people are isolated and alone.”

Listen to the song below:

Simply Red - Earth In A Lonely Space (Official Video)

Meanwhile, Simply Red have confirmed the dates for their 2022 UK tour. The full dates are as follows:

February 22

• Wednesday 2: DUBLIN, 3Arena
• Friday 4: HULL, Bonus Arena
• Saturday 5: HULL, Bonus Arena
• Sunday 6: MANCHESTER, AO Arena
• Tuesday 8: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Wednesday 9: LEEDS, first direct Arena
• Friday 11: GLASGOW, SSE Hydro
• Saturday 12: LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena
• Sunday 13: BIRMINGHAM, Resorts World Arena
• Tuesday 15: BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth Int'nl Centre
• Wednesday 16: BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth Int'nl Centre
• Thursday 17: NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
• Saturday 19: LONDON, O2 Arena
• Sunday 20: LONDON, O2 Arena
• Tuesday 22: BRIGHTON, Centre
• Wednesday 23: BRIGHTON, Centre
• Thursday 24: CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena

Tickets for the tour are on sale here.