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RECOLLECTIONS
Simply RedThe Right Thing
The Right Thing was the first single from Simply Red’s second album Men & Women, released in 1987. It just missed out on the top 10, peaking at number 11 on the UK singles chart.
The song was written entirely by Hucknall, and thanks to its feel good energy and upbeat tempo, it quickly became a firm fan favorite. It continues to be a highlight of the Simply Red live show to this day.
The Recollections version of The Right Thing has been imbued with even more energy and soul for 2025.
RECOLLECTIONS
SINGLE CREDITS
Words and music Mick Hucknall
CBS Songs Ltd/So What Ltd
LYRICS
In the middle of the night, when the time is right
Sexily right, I’m gonna do the right thing
Gonna move you slow, much harder though
Sexily so, I’m gonna do the right thing
Feelin’ hot, I ain’t never gonna stop
To get what you got, you better take what I bring
Feel it now, much harder now
More than any old how, say you feel the pain
Feel I’m getting harder now, get off your back four
Get on top more owww!
Feel I’m sinking farther down, get off your back four
Get on top more
I told you to stop, “You’re sleeping out a lot”
You told me get lost, where’s your understanding
I feel it now much harder than I’ve ever done now
I’d better do the right thing
I’m gonna do the right thing
I’m gonna do the right thing
Feel I’m getting harder now, get off your back four
Get on top more owww!
Feel I’m sinking farther down, get off your back four
Get on top more
In the middle of the night, when the time is right
Sexily right, I’m gonna do the right thing
Gonna move you slow, much harder than I’ve ever done now
I’m gonna do the right thing
I’m gonna do the right thing
I’m gonna do the right thing
I’m on fire
I’m on fire
You know I told you that I would never dream of leaving
If I did it right
I’m gonna do the right thing
The Right Thing (Official Video)
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BUY RECOLLECTIONS
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.
