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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)

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 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. The setlist reflected this shift toward a more

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 even at 62