Songs of Love (Simply Red album)
# Songs of Love (Simply Red album)

Songs of Love is a compilation album by Simply Red in 2010. It is the band’s second romantic-themed compilation following the release of It’s Only Love in 2000. It peaked at #12 in the United Kingdom and was certified silver.

The album features two new recordings "Beside You" and "I Have The Love". "Beside You" is a remake of the original recording from 1998 by Mick Hucknall for the soundtrack of the film "What Dreams May Come". "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" is the re-recorded version from the album "Simplified".

## Review

James Christopher Monger from AllMusic gave the album 3 ½ stars out of 5, saying “This 2010 collection from Simply Red focuses on the group’s romantic side. [The album was] released to coincide with their farewell world tour".

## Track listing

* "Say You Love Me" – 3:48
* "You Make Me Feel Brand New" – 5:05
* "Stars" – 4:11
* "You've Got It" – 3:59
* "For Your Babies" – 4:20
* "If You Don't Know Me By Now" – 3:30
* "It's You" – 3:22
* "Beside You" – 4:37
* "Holding Back the Years" – 4:14
* "Smile" – 3:13
* "I Have The Love" – 3:13
* "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" – 3:06

## Charts

| Chart (2010) | Peak |
| - | - |
| Italian Albums Chart | 28 |
| German Albums Chart | 86 |
| Portuguese Albums Chart | 5 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 37 |
| UK Albums Chart | 12 |

### Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| Portugal (AFP) | Platinum | $20,000^^$ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | $60,000^^$ |
| $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||
