Mike & The Mechanics was formed in 1985 by Mike Rutherford of Genesis as a separate project to run alongside his work with Phil Collins and Tony Banks. They released their eponymous debut album the same year featuring vocals from both Paul Carrack (ex of Ace) and Paul Young (ex of Sad Caf
é) and had an immediate hit with Silent Running. This was followed a string of further hit singles and albums as gaps in the Genesis schedule permitted.
In 2004 the band reunited for the first time since the sad death of Paul Young in 2000 and released a new studio album Rewired. With Paul Carrack
now handling all the lead vocals they went out on the road across Europe, culminating in this outstanding performance at London's Shepherds Bush Empire.
This track is from the live DVD "Live at Shepherds Bush, London", available now from Eagle Vision.
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My dad died 2-1/2 years ago. At the time, I was so absorbed in my personal stupid little ego-trip, my way-cool turkey-shit-bull-shit-crapola that I didn't appreciate this humble but well-intentioned fellow. All I can do presently is do a Bud Dwyer and hope to F-ing join him.... MAYBE.
A great and meaningful song..well written,well sung and well.....!!! I just love it every time I hear it my late Dad stands next to me .