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RECOLLECTIONS
Simply RedCome To My Aid
Come To My Aid was Simply Red’s second ever single, released in September 1985 ahead of their debut album Picture Book.
Hucknall wrote the track with Fritz McIntyre, the band’s keyboard player, while living in Denton, Manchester, surviving on benefits. The track is reflective of the environment and situation at the time, with lyrics that talk about social unrest, economic decline, and a call for more support from leaders.
The 2025 Recollections recording retains the pervasive mood of the 1985 track, and captures afresh all the passion of Mick’s original vocals.
RECOLLECTIONS
SINGLE CREDITS
Words Mick Hucknall
Music Mick Hucknall & Fritz McIntyre
CBS Songs/So What Ltd
LYRICS
Come to my aid, you’re sweet as everything
Come to my aid, I’d give you anything
I feel so betrayed by a people I love
Come to my aid, it’s you I’m thinking of
Prouder than wild, sad enough to sing
Come to my aid and care for social living
Chorus:
Why are we liable to die for survival
Why is our nation divided?
Come to my aid (repeat)
In the poverty stakes see just what it means
When welfare decimates you’d better care
About your fellow people
Chorus:
Why are we liable to die for survival
Why is our nation divided?
Come to my aid (repeat)
Come on board!
Come To My Aid (Official Video)
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Simply Red’s latest release, ‘Recollections’, features 40 new recordings of Simply Red classic songs, to celebrate their incredible 40 year legacy, and is available to buy now.
The album includes beautiful but faithful versions of ‘Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)’, ‘Holding Back The Years’, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, ‘Stars’, ‘Fairground’ and 35 other fan favourites.
‘Recollections’ is available in three physical formats – a 4 LP vinyl, a 3 CD (both featuring all 40 tracks), and a cut-down double vinyl featuring 20 of their top tracks. All formats include a special booklet containing iconic and rare photos from 1985 onwards.
