Thrill Me

When you immerse yourself in Simply Red's *Thrill Me*, you encounter an atmosphere that invites you to let go. Some describe it as a ballad with an atmospheric touch, while others perceive a more lively and optimistic energy. What does seem to resonate with many is the ability of Mick Hucknall's voice to generate a very particular sensation, almost as if it gives you goosebumps. The song, released in April 1992, was the fourth single from their album Stars, published in 1991.

The composition of *Thrill Me* was handled by Mick Hucknall and Fritz McIntyre. The production, for its part, involved Mick Hucknall and Stewart Levine, with Daren Klein as recording engineer and mixing supervisor. This track was released under the labels Atlantic and EastWest Records. While it reached number 33 on the UK singles chart in May 1992, its reach extended to other territories, hitting number five in Zimbabwe and sixth place on the European Dance Radio Chart. The song also featured on later group compilations, such as Greatest Hits in 1996, Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits in 2008, and Song Book 1985–2010 in 2013.