Love and the Russian Winter


Love and the Russian Winter is the seventh studio album by Simply Red, released on 2 November 1999. It marks a distinct change from the band's preceding albums as it has a more computer-generated sound. The album was put out mainly due to pressure from their record label to fulfil their contract. It features a cover version of "Ain't That a Lot of Love", written by Willia Dean Parker and Homer Banks. The musicians featured most are Hucknall, Wright, Yashiki, Jaimes, Kirkham and Suzuki, all of whom, apart from Yashiki, were still a part of Simply Red in 2010.

Track listing

All tracks written by Mick Hucknall, except where noted. All tracks produced by Andy Wright, Gota Yashiki and Mick Hucknall. Additional production on "Your Eyes" by Merv Pearson.
  1. "The Spirit of Life" – 4:42
  2. "Ain't That a Lot of Love" – 3:56
  3. "Your Eyes" – 4:15
  4. "The Sky Is a Gypsy" – 4:33
  5. "Back into the Universe" – 3:48
  6. "Words for Girlfriends" – 5:07
  7. "Thank You" – 4:01
  8. "Man Made the Gun" – 4:58
  9. "Close to You" – 4:33
  10. "More Than a Dream" – 3:52
  11. "Wave the Old World Goodbye" – 3:46
Japan Edition
  1. "The Spirit of Life" – 4:42
  2. "Ain't That a Lot of Love" – 3:56
  3. "Your Eyes" – 4:15
  4. "The Sky Is a Gypsy" – 4:33
  5. "Back into the Universe" – 3:48
  6. "Words for Girlfriends" – 5:07
  7. "Thank You" – 4:01
  8. "Man Made the Gun" – 4:58
  9. "Close to You" – 4:33
  10. "Come On In My Kitchen"
  11. "More Than a Dream" – 3:52
  12. "Wave the Old World Goodbye" – 3:46

    2008 Special Edition bonus tracks

  14. "Ain't That a Lot of Love" – 6:08
  15. "Ain't That a Lot of Love" – 6:36
  16. "Your Eyes" – 3:54
  17. "Your Eyes" – 4:41
  18. "Your Eyes" – 7:06

    Personnel