My father and I had many issues over the years, culminating in 10 years of zero communication. A nephew of mine persuaded us both to make video contact on Christmas day... 6 months later my father passed away, and I wasn't able to attend his funeral due to covid. We resolved nothing on our chat, and it was awkward as hell, but I'm glad we started a little healing in the living years. If you're in a similar situation... compromise... make the 1st move... find a way.
Same here never spoke to my old man in 11 years, he passed away 2 weeks ago, and I didn't even know he was sick. Today I feel angry and sad.... was hoping someday we would patch things up.... too late now. Regrets......
This song encouraged me to repair a broken relationship with my father. I was able to let go of my resentment and really get to know and appreciate him. I was with him when he died and there was nothing unsaid between us. I'm grateful to have had that blessing.
That's so beautiful. I'm glad you made peace before he passed. The same happened with me and my bio Dad. Miles apart on his death bed I forgave him. ♥️
I was young when this came out, and now I'm not. Many, many, too many of my family and friends have passed since then. And I'm still here to write how much I think about them. I'll leave it at that.
think I caught his spirit Later that same year I'm sure I heard his echo In my baby's new born tears I just wish I could have told him in the living years.. OUCH some of the most beautiful and profound lyrics Ive heard
Mike and a friend B.A Robertson l8st their Dad's, so wrote this . Every time that you walk in the room is a 60s song by The Sesrchers I think not a Paul C. original 🤔
Small detail, but I love that the first chorus has a childrens choir, and then they introduce a choir of the generation before. Both singing the same sentiment.
This song gives tears to my eyes every time I listen. My father passed away last year, and we had not spoken in many years. I so regret it and this song just makes me cry because I know exactly how Mike feels/felt the regret. It kills me every time...
I was lucky as when my Father passed away 5 years ago there was nothing left unsaid between us, that has helped me over the years. This song still makes me sad mostly for those who had trouble with someone so close to them like a parent.
I lost my dad 2 months ago after a year long battle with lung cancer. I miss him every day and am so thankful I was able to take him back to the ocean after 30+ years of being away. It’s these memories I will cherish forever. Still, as the song says, I had so much more I wish I could’ve told him and experienced with him. F#@k cancer! I love you dad, forever and always.
I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm glad you had a good relationship with him. I lost my Dad sux months ago to dementia and was at his bedside when he died. We had a good relationship with just minor issues. One thing that really helped me was writing a letter to him after he passed; I put all my emotions, good and bad, into it and thanked him for all he had done. I sealed it in an envelope and had the funeral home put it in his casket. I did the same thing when my Mom passed away. I sobbed while writing each letter but felt such relief after. You might want to put all your thoughts about your Dad on paper. It might help. Best wishes.
My condolences as well and thank you for the insight. I had about the same relationship with my dad as you, with your father. We were never that close as he was a very private man, but we had a mutual understanding of many things in life, mostly unsaid. Anyhow, I appreciate the understanding.
i lost my dad less then a year ago, we were the best of friend,s , he was a good guy , he was a good teacher , hard not to shed a tear on this one,great job guys,peace
Yet another off-shoot of Genesis, the "Mike" in Mike and The Mechanics, is Guitarist Mike Rutherford and the singer is Paul Carrick, who has been with several groups. Don't know the rest, sorry. A very impactful song.
Paul Carrack, singer/keyboardist was in the bands Ace, Roxy Music and Squeeze(1 year). He sings lead on Squeeze's "Tempted"and Ace's "How Long". Very underrated singer!
My dad passed away in 2017, yes we had issues when I was younger, what father son doesn't!! As a direct result of this song, thankfully we resolved all our issues before he died, we could go to the pub and enjoy a pint, chat about our tastes in music and have a laugh😂 So glad we did!!😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🍻
Sorry for your loss. My dad passed Jan, 2020. Thankfully, we had a close relationship and I still miss him dearly. The part of the song that gets me is when he said he wasn't there the morning his dad died. I wasn't either. He died suddenly of cardiac arrest. I wanted to tell him one more time how much I loved him and how he meant the world to me. ❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Truly a beautiful song. I only had my father in my life for 20 years, and since he had alzheimers when he passed, I really only had him mentally in my life for 18 years. I was able to tell him all the things I had to say before the end, I'm just not sure how much he was able to comprehend. So, don't wait. By the way, that wasn't "Mike" singing. Mike Rutherford is the guitarist. He is also the guitarist for Genesis. The lead singer on this song is the incredible Paul Carrack.
I had older parents, mother had surgery to remove a serious brain tumor in 1978 when I was 8 or 9, which she never fully recovered from, she went into a nursing home shortly after graduated high school and passed away in 1997 when I was 27, that was 25 years ago this year, she was a sweet loving lady who never had a bad thing to say about anyone, I still think of her often...
Paul Carack is an amazing lead singer from the band ACE, SQUEEZE. and Mike And The Mechanics.With the smooth instrumentals and great lyrics, Paul with the back up vocals really put the emotions to the forefront!
The wonderful Paul Carrack is doing the vocals on this. You’ve probably heard him on other songs like Silent Running, Tempted (Sqeeze), and How Long Has This Been Going On (Ace). He is one of my favorite, favorite vocalists and it’s like no one else has heard of him. He’s from the UK, has been around since the ‘70s and has a great solo career, too. He’s mostly R&B, Soul, Funk, Blues, and Pop, but the man can sing the phone book if he wants to and I’ll listen to him. I really really wish someone would react to some of his songs… your ears will thank you.
This is such a great song!!! I WISH the radio stations were playing songs like this again like they did in the 80s ....very powerfulf and beautiful!! Thanks fior highlighting it!!
I love when reactors understand and "get" the message a song conveys as well as just enjoys the music. You two do this very well. I really enjoy your channel for that reason.
There is not a lot to get in this song. All the anger and distance. Silly fueds that you can't even recall. Let it all go and reach out.. You and they will be a long time dead...
Paul Carrack is one of the most underrated songwriters ever, I have seen him in concert as a solo artist many times, he has been in many bands and written for many different artists including the Eagles, check out their other stuff, Begger on a beach of Gold, Nobody's Perfect, Another cup of coffee, Silent Running, All I need is a Miracle
Not one of my favorite groups or bands but still one of the most powerful emotional beautifully worded songs ever written or sung!! If you give this song an honest listen and don't get a tear in your eye, you are not human!
This song always gets to me.....I cry every time I heard it.......so many things I wanted to say to my Beloved ones.....and didn't say......Beautiful song and was in the top 5 on the music chart. "All I Need Is A Miracle" is another great song from Mike & The Mechanics.
Absolutely beautiful song. I cry every time! It reminds me of my father who died in 1986…. All the things we never got to say to each other… him not seeing me get married and having kids. Him never meeting his grandkids and great grandchildren. I do see him in their faces though.., his sense of humor and my son has his hands. He would’ve been so proud to be a Papa. 💙💕
BJ and Asia, you are gonna get a lot of love for reacting to this song! Everyone who has a heart can hear the power of the Living Years! Beautiful, reaction! Beautiful music that warms the heart! We are only here for a short time then we are gone! God bless everyone!
Thanks for this one. This song has a special meaning to me. I lost my Dad when he was just 51. I didn't want to admit the reality of his situation. I called him at the hospital the night before he died and I told him I would see him in the morning. He passed away before I arrived. He never saw the birth of my sons and when my second son was born, I felt a strong presence of my father. So the line that says "I wasn't there that morning when my father passed away....... I'm sure I heard his echo in my newborn's tears...." gets me everytime. We did not have a combative relationship, but I was too young to see the gravity of his situation and I regret not talking to him about it when I could
The reason great music is universal and brings people together is that great songs reflect the human condition. Doesn't matter where you come from. I'm a 55 year old husband, father, small business owner. And I very much enjoy watching you two young people from Texas (I think). Music did that, or was at least the genesis of it. There are things we all experience that help us relate to one another. Writing great lyrics is not easy to do. Some great songs are stories about experiences. Some, a great many, are about love and relationships. Very few are about mortality. This song is so powerful. It makes you want to pick up the phone and call your parents, siblings, friends you haven't spoken with in a while. It encourages you to set aside the petty disagreements, to engage, to share......cause you never know what tomorrow brings.
My father passed away in 2010, and one thing I made sure before his death was that he knew just how much I loved him and thanked him for the lessons, the wisdom and the joy he spread around him. This song so reminds me of him... Great great choice guys. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
This song really hits home for me. Both of my parents passed away last year,within days of each other. My mom and I were good, because we had always talked about everything. But my dad was very closed off, and I could never get him to to have a heart to heart talk about anything. So when he passed away, we had so many unresolved issues that will now never be cleared up because of both of our stubbornness. Tell them what you need to say, because you might miss your chance, like my dad and I did.
I'm truly sorry for your loss Marie!! I lost my dad 22 years ago in March and, unfortunately, I had to be the first person in my family to find out that he had died. The first few lines of the last verse said it all: I wasn't there that morning When my father passed away I didn't get to tell him All the things I had to say Even though I did manage to tell him that I loved him before he died, the hurt was still the same. It never gets any easier sweetie!! MUAH!!!!!🙂💋❤️
Beautiful lyrics, very touching, and music that suits the words. "Mike" of this band is Mike Rutherford, bassist and founding member, with Peter Gabriel, of Genesis, my favourite band. The lead singer here is Paul Carrack, who had hits throughout the 1970s and 80s with at least three different bands, most notably Squeeze, one of the best New Wave Pop bands of the Punk era.
Very emotionly powerful song with a message for all. Another powerfull message is "Your The Voice" by John Farnham with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Songs like these go right to the core of your being.
From Wikipedia: In 1996, famed composer Burt Bacharach opined that the song was one of the finest lyrics of the last ten years. That is some pretty high praise.
I wish I could have said goodbye to my Dad before he passed but I was too late trying to get home. I'm glad I told him I loved him the last time I saw him, and I had this feeling of non-closure like I needed him to hear me say goodbye. So I wrote a poem "Only a Whisper Away" dedicated to him. Nice reaction Asia and BJ ❤️
I love watching Asia’s face as she listened to the lyrics and watched the video. I can tell that she has a big, sensitive heart to go with her beautiful smile 🥰
Mike is the lead guitarist there and he was a member of Genesis, you may recognize his from that. He wrote the song, another great songwriter like his buddy Phil Collins who had started his solo career at the same time.
Mike and the Mechanics was a fairly short-lived group, but the hits they had were very memorable. None bigger than this. Lead singer Paul Carrack was also the lead singer for a couple of other short-lived groups, including 1970s band "Ace," best remembered for their 1975 hit single "How Long (Has This Been Goin' On?)." ruclips.net/video/Vo_GMMLULXw/видео.html And the early '80s band Squeeze, which had a great little song called "Tempted." ruclips.net/video/bm3fYvXkAT8/видео.html Paul Carrack sang lead on all of those. A very distinctive voice. Incidentally, another member of that '80s band Squeeze was a keyboardist named Jools Holland, who went on to host a music show on the BBC, which had just about everybody who's anybody guest on the show. Jools is one of the greatest boogie-woogie pianists in the world. Never is it more apparent than in this video with his rock 'n roll swing band performing the 1940s classic, "Bumble Boogie." You GOTTA listen to this! ruclips.net/video/_A1VAsl_4TY/видео.html
I loved the juxtaposition of the of the innocence of the young childrens choir and the choir and that of the matured adults choir. I think this was a powerful silent statement.
This song always makes me tear up. I regret not telling my father many things. Understanding his actions and appreciation of so many small things. Instead...we argued. Such regret. 😥
I named my 1st boy after my father and the signs are all around sometimes... My dad loved this song. Sometimes my pop's favorite songs come on at the most "oppurtune" moments💙
Mike Rutherford and B.A Robertson wrote this song. It's about estrangement between a father and son. Mike's father was an officer in the Royal Navy and Mike was an advocate of peace. They were torn apart by their different beliefs and his father died before they could heal the rift.
This song Always tugs at the heart. For years I would not even listen to it. Eventually I realized to have no regrets. You and I are always doing the best we can in all situations. We are doing this on the fly. This is our first time living. Whether things turn out good or bad you did your best at that time. We all learn grow and change. Just be who you have grown into and continue doing your best
Again, im glad you got to hear this. Theres alot to say about it. Check out this singer, in his band ACE,much earlier "how long has this been going on?"
and did you notice the choir, ie how old they were? That was a nice touch, so there was a conversation between two generations (choir vs the group) at the end
So I haven’t heard this song in over 20 years. My father and I are no longer speaking. I had so wine tonight and yes… I’m mad and I’m sad. I was 22 when this came out. I was so blessed with this music in my prime. This is a blessing to so many others to hear this music again. I took it for granted. Thank you for this.
Please make things right don’t let pride get in the way whether it’s his fault or yours for whatever the reason. If you don’t fix it and if one of you pass it will eat at you the rest of your life and it late to fix it
I got a little wild in the mid 80s and wound up in rehab for a month. Before our group sessions they used to play this song to soften us up a bit. It always worked. lol. It was funny to see all these hard street guys tearing up. Classic tune. The 'Mike' in the name is Genesis bass player Mike Rutherford. It was his project. He's in the video playing guitar and I blieve that's he and his son in the graveyard at the end.
Wife here....Sometimes I can listen to this and sometimes not..With tears in my eyes...Asia you are so right about BITTERNESS..My own bitterness comes from my childhood..I SUFFERED TREMENDOUSLY...Yet I still love them..Asia..You're insight and advice was phenomenal ❤..You both are a blessing to my life...Thank you with all my heart..!
The singer has a number of great songs with various groups - try "Tempted" by Squeeze - an absolute classic. He also did Silent Running with Mike and the Mechanics. ..and way further back "How Long" by Ace
You both FELT that one .... been my favorite for decades .... everything about it .... instrumental "voice" and story.... lyrics.... choirs.... singers voice .... you for sure FELT it all ;)
When Phil Collins broke up with the later version of Genesis and went solo, Mike Rutherford formed Mike and the Mechanics. They were actually considered a supergroup.
Actually, Mike formed the group in the early 80's when Genesis was in between albums. The first album was fantastic. Taken In and Silent Running were big hits. Still have it on vinyl
My father passed away this past January 26th and this song was the first that popped in my head, I made a video of picture clips with this song playing. Such a great song!
I had forgotten about this song. It is one of my fav songs. So moving. So raw. So real. I’m so grateful that I got to reconnect with my dad before he died. He took off when I was teen and treated all us kids with a lot of ugliness that I spent a lot of years in therapy to deal with it. Which would have been fine. But getting to talk to him the four years before he died really helped me learn what true forgiveness meant. He didn’t even have to be truly sorry or even completely change for me to just honestly talk to him about what happened and let it go. I thought I had let go of that anger but there was still some left. And we didn’t see eye to eye about what he did. Snd I finally got to tell him how it effected me. It may not have changed him but saying it out loud to him, not in anger, helped me to let go of a lot. Thanks for reminding me of this beautiful song
You guys are great, and I envy you hearing this for the first time. When I was a kid, this song had such feeling and his voice was so melodic and musical I thought Mike was black. Truth is, music has no color attached. Thanks for playing it; brings back lots of good (and sad) memories. My dad passed many years ago, before I could say lots of things I needed to say. We live, and if we're lucky, we learn and grow. Bless you two.
Yall are seriosuly on the right track... you're musical journey is turning into life lessons. I love all your content and how yall are humble to be who you are. Keep it up, this gives me hope!
The VERY first time I hear this song was in 1989. My Mom and I were at the hairdressers getting ready for my Dad's funeral-we thought we would treat ourselves,-but man I totally broke down and sobbed. We didn't have a great relationship, but I loved him. I miss him.
Those brilliant vocals were supplied by Paul Carrack who has a terrific career. The hit he first had was "How Long" by Ace back in 1975. He had another big hit with the band Squeeze with "Tempted". He had "Living Years" and "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" with Mike + The Mechanics. Also had a solo hit with "Don't Shed a Tear" back in 1987. Phil Collins once described Carrack as an "incredible voice" who "could sing the telephone directory". In fact, the BBC declared him "The Man with the Golden Voice". His collaborations are a who's who in Rock.
Awesome one guys 👍. A very prevalent song an amazing song we can all reflect on. Being the bigger person and letting go of our differences wether we agree or not.This song always brings a tear to my eye. Good one guys ,❤️it.
A very nice reaction from the both of you. I enjoy listening to 80s music, and have listened to this song many times. It's also helped me realize how precious time with loved ones truly is, and is partly why I hardly pass up an opportunity to tell my family and friends that I love them.
I had so many issues with my Dad and his alcohol addiction growing up that when this song came out I really wanted to share it with him. Luckily the last time I saw him he had been sober for a few years and we were able to have that conversation. A few months later he passed away while I was deployed to Iraq in 2003.
I too love this song. Asia you broke it down, you got the message out that they were saying. Don’t be so Proud that you can’t say “I’m Sorry” or at least “let’s talk about it!”. Life is too short to have Sorrow or carry the anger, angst, anxiety in your heart. Tell those that you love, that matter in your life that you Love them. Mike is the Guitar Player, he is Mike Rutherford from the band “ Genesis” with Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel. The Lead Singer is Paul Carrack he’s been with a few bands including his own “ACE” How Long Has This Been Going On. I’m not as strong as you guys, tears always come to my eyes when I hear this song…. SanJoséBob
This has always been one of my favorite songs since it came out. I think this is a song everyone should hear and understand it’s meaning. It’s not just about father/son, but family, friends, etc.
I am almost 70 years old. I learned this lesson many years ago, I tell the people I love, that I love them…..almost every day. I strive to never let a disagreement last very long, and I “allow” people to have a different opinion than mine on anything. We may walk away on opposite sides of an issue, but I always make sure that they know I love them, regardless. This makes for a peaceful, joyful, contented life. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Great reaction. Very real.😍
This song resonates with me not because my dad and I were estranged, but because I was on vacation in Hawaii when he passed away. I remember telling him goodbye and would see him when I came back which of course never happened. It's been 32 years, but it seems like yesterday and I still regret I wasn't there. So the last verse of this song always gets to me. On another note, Paul Carrack is probably best known for the songs "How Long" with the group Ace and "Tempted" with the group Squeeze.
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This may be one of the most relatable songs ever written and it was expressed beautifully. A real gem in a basket of rocks.
Yes! I bet every single human ever, has had this feeling at some time. Incredible song.
Amen!
It applies to soo many people in different ways.
it doesn't speak to the pov of the departed. its just the one without an echo.
So true.
One of the most profound and emotional songs ever. Paul Carrack's voice is perfect for it.
Paul Carrack is one of my fav singers, he is amazing.
I totally agree with you.
WHOA!!!! I’ve always loved this song AND Don’t Shed a Tear and NEVER KNEW it was Paul Carrack singing both songs!!!
To me, it IS the most profound and emotional song ever.
This is not Paul Carrack??? It's Mike Rutherford, a founding member of the rock band Genesis, also featuring Phil Collins.
My father and I had many issues over the years, culminating in 10 years of zero communication. A nephew of mine persuaded us both to make video contact on Christmas day... 6 months later my father passed away, and I wasn't able to attend his funeral due to covid. We resolved nothing on our chat, and it was awkward as hell, but I'm glad we started a little healing in the living years. If you're in a similar situation... compromise... make the 1st move... find a way.
Wife here..I'm in the same situation..
It's the father's fault
@@michaelasay8587 except in the case of causing a car accident fault is foolishness!
Same here never spoke to my old man in 11 years, he passed away 2 weeks ago, and I didn't even know he was sick. Today I feel angry and sad.... was hoping someday we would patch things up.... too late now. Regrets......
May you and all of us heal.
This song encouraged me to repair a broken relationship with my father. I was able to let go of my resentment and really get to know and appreciate him. I was with him when he died and there was nothing unsaid between us. I'm grateful to have had that blessing.
That's so beautiful. I'm glad you made peace before he passed. The same happened with me and my bio Dad. Miles apart on his death bed I forgave him. ♥️
Happy for you and an awakening for me.
You can tell this song had both of you thinking.. very powerful song. the older you get the more you will appreciate this song. #missmyparents
I was young when this came out, and now I'm not. Many, many, too many of my family and friends have passed since then. And I'm still here to write how much I think about them. I'll leave it at that.
So true.
To have a family and then not to have a family. Don't leave it to late
The last verse always gets me, how he senses an echo of his father in his newborn's tears. The circle of life.
Amen. 🥺
Best line in song ❤
This song was part of my grieving process when my dad passed in 2020. Always gives me chills. Great reaction.
My dad also passed in 2020 its was real hard beginning of the pandemic, sorry for your loss
Still part of mine
@@deelindastimac7359 Same here. My dad passed 2020 Covid
@@TheGreatGig73 can I ask....was you're Dad already not in great health? And I'm very sorry
@@michaelasay8587 My Dad was healthy and full of life. No one could keep up with him. That is what made it even more difficult to believe.
think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years.. OUCH some of the most beautiful and profound lyrics Ive heard
The bitterest tears shed at funerals are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
Great song. "Mike" is Mike Rutherford from Genesis and the singer is Paul Carrack. Amazing singer.
Paul Carrack was also the lead singer for Ace whose 1975 hit “How Long” is an absolute classic. He put out some good solo material as well
Paul Carrick also did some vocals for UK Squeeze, and he did a great version of Every Time That You Walk In The Room.
Paul sings lead on Squeeze's "Tempted" as well.
Love Paul Carracks song 'When you walk in the room'😄
Mike and a friend B.A Robertson l8st their Dad's, so wrote this . Every time that you walk in the room is a 60s song by The Sesrchers I think not a Paul C. original 🤔
Small detail, but I love that the first chorus has a childrens choir, and then they introduce a choir of the generation before. Both singing the same sentiment.
oh, thanks for this.. I'll watch again!
This song gives tears to my eyes every time I listen. My father passed away last year, and we had not spoken in many years. I so regret it and this song just makes me cry because I know exactly how Mike feels/felt the regret. It kills me every time...
Check out their other hits "Silent Running" (my favorite) and "All I Need Is a Miracle", both are great songs.
Definitely these 2 songs.
Taken In. This first album is a no-skip record for me!
Still makes me cry…. ❤️🪄❤️. Notice the two choirs. Children on left, older on right. Great video.
Yes! Thank you!
This song still makes me cry every time I hear it. Absolutely beautiful song!
I was lucky as when my Father passed away 5 years ago there was nothing left unsaid between us, that has helped me over the years. This song still makes me sad mostly for those who had trouble with someone so close to them like a parent.
I lost my dad 2 months ago after a year long battle with lung cancer. I miss him every day and am so thankful I was able to take him back to the ocean after 30+ years of being away. It’s these memories I will cherish forever. Still, as the song says, I had so much more I wish I could’ve told him and experienced with him. F#@k cancer! I love you dad, forever and always.
I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm glad you had a good relationship with him. I lost my Dad sux months ago to dementia and was at his bedside when he died. We had a good relationship with just minor issues. One thing that really helped me was writing a letter to him after he passed; I put all my emotions, good and bad, into it and thanked him for all he had done. I sealed it in an envelope and had the funeral home put it in his casket. I did the same thing when my Mom passed away. I sobbed while writing each letter but felt such relief after. You might want to put all your thoughts about your Dad on paper. It might help. Best wishes.
My condolences as well and thank you for the insight. I had about the same relationship with my dad as you, with your father. We were never that close as he was a very private man, but we had a mutual understanding of many things in life, mostly unsaid. Anyhow, I appreciate the understanding.
Sorry for your loss.
i lost my dad less then a year ago, we were the best of friend,s , he was a good guy , he was a good teacher , hard not to shed a tear on this one,great job guys,peace
When that choir kicks in..Every emotion hits me..Paul Carrack is simply phenomenal
Yet another off-shoot of Genesis, the "Mike" in Mike and The Mechanics, is Guitarist Mike Rutherford and the singer is Paul Carrick, who has been with several groups. Don't know the rest, sorry. A very impactful song.
Paul Carrack is singing, Mike Rutherford is the guitar player.
Paul Carrack, singer/keyboardist was in the bands Ace, Roxy Music and Squeeze(1 year). He sings lead on Squeeze's "Tempted"and Ace's "How Long". Very underrated singer!
My dad passed away in 2017, yes we had issues when I was younger, what father son doesn't!! As a direct result of this song, thankfully we resolved all our issues before he died, we could go to the pub and enjoy a pint, chat about our tastes in music and have a laugh😂 So glad we did!!😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🍻
Sorry for your loss. My dad passed Jan, 2020. Thankfully, we had a close relationship and I still miss him dearly. The part of the song that gets me is when he said he wasn't there the morning his dad died. I wasn't either.
He died suddenly of cardiac arrest. I wanted to tell him one more time how much I loved him and how he meant the world to me. ❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I have heard this song a million times.. And I still cry every single time! Make amends people! God bless!
Truly a beautiful song. I only had my father in my life for 20 years, and since he had alzheimers when he passed, I really only had him mentally in my life for 18 years. I was able to tell him all the things I had to say before the end, I'm just not sure how much he was able to comprehend. So, don't wait.
By the way, that wasn't "Mike" singing. Mike Rutherford is the guitarist. He is also the guitarist for Genesis. The lead singer on this song is the incredible Paul Carrack.
I only had mine for 11. What I wouldn’t give for an extra 9. Consider yourself blessed my friend.
I had older parents, mother had surgery to remove a serious brain tumor in 1978 when I was 8 or 9, which she never fully recovered from, she went into a nursing home shortly after graduated high school and passed away in 1997 when I was 27, that was 25 years ago this year, she was a sweet loving lady who never had a bad thing to say about anyone, I still think of her often...
I love this song and it still hits me hard. I miss my DAD.
Miss mine too! Peace, Jason.
Miss mine every day. Hugs.
I envy people who had a father worth missing.
The song was written by M& M's Mike Rutherford who was the guitarist from Genesis. Paul Carrack was chosen for lead vocals
The music was Mike Rutherford people forget the Lyrics were written by B A Robertson
Paul Carack is an amazing lead singer from the band ACE, SQUEEZE. and Mike And The Mechanics.With the smooth instrumentals and great lyrics, Paul with the back up vocals really put the emotions to the forefront!
This song makes me emotional every time I hear it. There is so much more I wanted to tell my mother
The wonderful Paul Carrack is doing the vocals on this. You’ve probably heard him on other songs like Silent Running, Tempted (Sqeeze), and How Long Has This Been Going On (Ace). He is one of my favorite, favorite vocalists and it’s like no one else has heard of him. He’s from the UK, has been around since the ‘70s and has a great solo career, too. He’s mostly R&B, Soul, Funk, Blues, and Pop, but the man can sing the phone book if he wants to and I’ll listen to him. I really really wish someone would react to some of his songs… your ears will thank you.
Tempted is a great underrated song. Love it!!!
Ace - How Long and Squeeze - Tempted are two of my favorite songs.
@@chrisa4695 Also love Squeeze song Heaven Knows from the soundtrack for Hackers.
"We all talk a different language, talking in defense" so true. Great song, inspires great conversation. Thanks for covering it.
This is such a great song!!! I WISH the radio stations were playing songs like this again like they did in the 80s ....very powerfulf and beautiful!! Thanks fior highlighting it!!
I love when reactors understand and "get" the message a song conveys as well as just enjoys the music. You two do this very well. I really enjoy your channel for that reason.
Yeah but they laugh later and no tears. So I don't feel they "take it in" for real...
There is not a lot to get in this song. All the anger and distance. Silly fueds that you can't even recall. Let it all go and reach out.. You and they will be a long time dead...
This is one of the greatest songs from the 80s. So emotional and so true. Love you guys!!!!
Paul Carrack is still an amazing singer. Saw him in concert last week. He still sang his heart out singing this song.
I remember hearing this on the car radio just after my father passed away, it’s very hard to keep on the road with tears in your eyes !
Paul Carrack is one of the most underrated songwriters ever, I have seen him in concert as a solo artist many times, he has been in many bands and written for many different artists including the Eagles, check out their other stuff, Begger on a beach of Gold, Nobody's Perfect, Another cup of coffee, Silent Running, All I need is a Miracle
but he didn't write this song....
I don't think I said he wrote it
Not one of my favorite groups or bands but still one of the most powerful emotional beautifully worded songs ever written or sung!! If you give this song an honest listen and don't get a tear in your eye, you are not human!
This song always gets to me.....I cry every time I heard it.......so many things I wanted to say to my Beloved ones.....and didn't say......Beautiful song and was in the top 5 on the music chart. "All I Need Is A Miracle" is another great song from Mike & The Mechanics.
Mike Rutherford Genesis lead guitarist is so under rated theses are classic rock song about hope and love. One of my favorite bands.
Absolutely beautiful song. I cry every time! It reminds me of my father who died in 1986…. All the things we never got to say to each other… him not seeing me get married and having kids. Him never meeting his grandkids and great grandchildren. I do see him in their faces though.., his sense of humor and my son has his hands. He would’ve been so proud to be a Papa. 💙💕
He has met them Julie. He has.
This song makes me think about my dad.
Such a beautiful and soul touching song. I cry every time I hear this, it’s so sad 😢
This song brings me to tears every single time. When he says that he heard his father's echo in his baby's newborn tears it's so powerful!
BJ and Asia, you are gonna get a lot of love for reacting to this song! Everyone who has a heart can hear the power of the Living Years! Beautiful, reaction! Beautiful music that warms the heart! We are only here for a short time then we are gone! God bless everyone!
Thanks for this one. This song has a special meaning to me. I lost my Dad when he was just 51. I didn't want to admit the reality of his situation. I called him at the hospital the night before he died and I told him I would see him in the morning. He passed away before I arrived. He never saw the birth of my sons and when my second son was born, I felt a strong presence of my father. So the line that says "I wasn't there that morning when my father passed away....... I'm sure I heard his echo in my newborn's tears...." gets me everytime. We did not have a combative relationship, but I was too young to see the gravity of his situation and I regret not talking to him about it when I could
The reason great music is universal and brings people together is that great songs reflect the human condition. Doesn't matter where you come from. I'm a 55 year old husband, father, small business owner. And I very much enjoy watching you two young people from Texas (I think). Music did that, or was at least the genesis of it. There are things we all experience that help us relate to one another. Writing great lyrics is not easy to do. Some great songs are stories about experiences. Some, a great many, are about love and relationships. Very few are about mortality. This song is so powerful. It makes you want to pick up the phone and call your parents, siblings, friends you haven't spoken with in a while. It encourages you to set aside the petty disagreements, to engage, to share......cause you never know what tomorrow brings.
My father passed away in 2010, and one thing I made sure before his death was that he knew just how much I loved him and thanked him for the lessons, the wisdom and the joy he spread around him. This song so reminds me of him... Great great choice guys. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
An absolutely beautiful song! My dad died in 1986. This song really helped me.
Beautiful song with a powerful message. Way to hold it together Asia.
This song really hits home for me. Both of my parents passed away last year,within days of each other. My mom and I were good, because we had always talked about everything. But my dad was very closed off, and I could never get him to to have a heart to heart talk about anything. So when he passed away, we had so many unresolved issues that will now never be cleared up because of both of our stubbornness. Tell them what you need to say, because you might miss your chance, like my dad and I did.
I'm truly sorry for your loss Marie!! I lost my dad 22 years ago in March and, unfortunately, I had to be the first person in my family to find out that he had died. The first few lines of the last verse said it all:
I wasn't there that morning
When my father passed away
I didn't get to tell him
All the things I had to say
Even though I did manage to tell him that I loved him before he died, the hurt was still the same. It never gets any easier sweetie!! MUAH!!!!!🙂💋❤️
Beautiful lyrics, very touching, and music that suits the words. "Mike" of this band is Mike Rutherford, bassist and founding member, with Peter Gabriel, of Genesis, my favourite band.
The lead singer here is Paul Carrack, who had hits throughout the 1970s and 80s with at least three different bands, most notably Squeeze, one of the best New Wave Pop bands of the Punk era.
This is an underappreciated gem of a song. Talk to your family now and don't wait. This was definitely on MTV.
Very emotionly powerful song with a message for all. Another powerfull message is "Your The Voice" by John Farnham with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Songs like these go right to the core of your being.
From Wikipedia: In 1996, famed composer Burt Bacharach opined that the song was one of the finest lyrics of the last ten years. That is some pretty high praise.
The moment when Asia & BJ got the meaning… priceless.
Don’t wait folks, call that person today.
I wish I could have said goodbye to my Dad before he passed but I was too late trying to get home. I'm glad I told him I loved him the last time I saw him, and I had this feeling of non-closure like I needed him to hear me say goodbye. So I wrote a poem "Only a Whisper Away" dedicated to him. Nice reaction Asia and BJ ❤️
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I love watching Asia’s face as she listened to the lyrics and watched the video. I can tell that she has a big, sensitive heart to go with her beautiful smile 🥰
Mike is the lead guitarist there and he was a member of Genesis, you may recognize his from that. He wrote the song, another great songwriter like his buddy Phil Collins who had started his solo career at the same time.
Featuring the great soulful voice of Paul Carrack...also sang on 'Tempted' by Squeeze and 'How Long' by Ace...both worth checking out
Yes! And Paul also had a solo career - really liked "Don't Shed a Tear for Me"
Mike and the Mechanics was a fairly short-lived group, but the hits they had were very memorable. None bigger than this. Lead singer Paul Carrack was also the lead singer for a couple of other short-lived groups, including 1970s band "Ace," best remembered for their 1975 hit single "How Long (Has This Been Goin' On?)." ruclips.net/video/Vo_GMMLULXw/видео.html And the early '80s band Squeeze, which had a great little song called "Tempted." ruclips.net/video/bm3fYvXkAT8/видео.html Paul Carrack sang lead on all of those. A very distinctive voice. Incidentally, another member of that '80s band Squeeze was a keyboardist named Jools Holland, who went on to host a music show on the BBC, which had just about everybody who's anybody guest on the show. Jools is one of the greatest boogie-woogie pianists in the world. Never is it more apparent than in this video with his rock 'n roll swing band performing the 1940s classic, "Bumble Boogie." You GOTTA listen to this! ruclips.net/video/_A1VAsl_4TY/видео.html
I loved the juxtaposition of the of the innocence of the young childrens choir and the choir and that of the matured adults choir. I think this was a powerful silent statement.
This song came out in late 1988.
One of the few songs post 1980 that I liked
This song always makes me tear up. I regret not telling my father many things. Understanding his actions and appreciation of so many small things. Instead...we argued. Such regret. 😥
I named my 1st boy after my father and the signs are all around sometimes... My dad loved this song. Sometimes my pop's favorite songs come on at the most "oppurtune" moments💙
Another fantastic Mike and the Mechanics song is Over my Shoulder
Mike Rutherford and B.A Robertson wrote this song. It's about estrangement between a father and son. Mike's father was an officer in the Royal Navy and Mike was an advocate of peace. They were torn apart by their different beliefs and his father died before they could heal the rift.
This song Always tugs at the heart. For years I would not even listen to it. Eventually I realized to have no regrets. You and I are always doing the best we can in all situations. We are doing this on the fly. This is our first time living. Whether things turn out good or bad you did your best at that time. We all learn grow and change. Just be who you have grown into and continue doing your best
Again, im glad you got to hear this.
Theres alot to say about it.
Check out this singer, in his band ACE,much earlier "how long has this been going on?"
Paul Carrack is terribly underrated. He also sang “Tempted” with Squeeze.
I have. Few of his solo records. Fantastic!
Wow I didn't know that.
He also was the singer of Ace’s song How Long from the 70’s
I love this and also Tempted its a great song.
Talented musician as well, keyboards, guitar and others. Regular member of Eric Claptons band and really great live.
and did you notice the choir, ie how old they were? That was a nice touch, so there was a conversation between two generations (choir vs the group) at the end
So I haven’t heard this song in over 20 years. My father and I are no longer speaking. I had so wine tonight and yes… I’m mad and I’m sad. I was 22 when this came out. I was so blessed with this music in my prime. This is a blessing to so many others to hear this music again. I took it for granted. Thank you for this.
....and so....
Please make things right don’t let pride get in the way whether it’s his fault or yours for whatever the reason. If you don’t fix it and if one of you pass it will eat at you the rest of your life and it late to fix it
I got a little wild in the mid 80s and wound up in rehab for a month. Before our group sessions they used to play this song to soften us up a bit. It always worked. lol. It was funny to see all these hard street guys tearing up. Classic tune. The 'Mike' in the name is Genesis bass player Mike Rutherford. It was his project. He's in the video playing guitar and I blieve that's he and his son in the graveyard at the end.
After all these years listening to this song I still get emotional, what a great song!
So true..so very true!! We need more songs like this to remind us of the important things in life. Asia you did well...I was there with you❤
You know you have some powerful lyrics when the song is finished before anybody mentions his incredible voice. Great reaction.
Wife here....Sometimes I can listen to this and sometimes not..With tears in my eyes...Asia you are so right about BITTERNESS..My own bitterness comes from my childhood..I SUFFERED TREMENDOUSLY...Yet I still love them..Asia..You're insight and advice was phenomenal ❤..You both are a blessing to my life...Thank you with all my heart..!
The singer has a number of great songs with various groups - try "Tempted" by Squeeze - an absolute classic. He also did Silent Running with Mike and the Mechanics. ..and way further back "How Long" by Ace
You both FELT that one .... been my favorite for decades .... everything about it .... instrumental "voice" and story.... lyrics.... choirs.... singers voice .... you for sure FELT it all ;)
The Mike from this group is Mike Rutherford who was the guitarist for Genesis and this was a side project Mike did. It’s a beautiful song.
When Phil Collins broke up with the later version of Genesis and went solo, Mike Rutherford formed Mike and the Mechanics. They were actually considered a supergroup.
Actually, Mike formed the group in the early 80's when Genesis was in between albums. The first album was fantastic. Taken In and Silent Running were big hits. Still have it on vinyl
My father passed away this past January 26th and this song was the first that popped in my head, I made a video of picture clips with this song playing. Such a great song!
I had forgotten about this song. It is one of my fav songs. So moving. So raw. So real. I’m so grateful that I got to reconnect with my dad before he died. He took off when I was teen and treated all us kids with a lot of ugliness that I spent a lot of years in therapy to deal with it. Which would have been fine. But getting to talk to him the four years before he died really helped me learn what true forgiveness meant. He didn’t even have to be truly sorry or even completely change for me to just honestly talk to him about what happened and let it go. I thought I had let go of that anger but there was still some left. And we didn’t see eye to eye about what he did. Snd I finally got to tell him how it effected me. It may not have changed him but saying it out loud to him, not in anger, helped me to let go of a lot. Thanks for reminding me of this beautiful song
One of my very favorite songs. It's a total wake up call! So glad you were turned on to it :)
I love that the choir in the second part of the video is made up from middle aged people and older, the very people the song is all about.
You guys are great, and I envy you hearing this for the first time. When I was a kid, this song had such feeling and his voice was so melodic and musical I thought Mike was black. Truth is, music has no color attached. Thanks for playing it; brings back lots of good (and sad) memories. My dad passed many years ago, before I could say lots of things I needed to say. We live, and if we're lucky, we learn and grow. Bless you two.
Yall are seriosuly on the right track... you're musical journey is turning into life lessons. I love all your content and how yall are humble to be who you are. Keep it up, this gives me hope!
Another great song with a profound message by this group is "Beggar on a Beach of Gold" with the late Paul Young on lead vocals.
Hey you 2 wonderful people ... I was tearing up with and/or for you, and I do every time I hear it ... love it every time too.
The VERY first time I hear this song was in 1989. My Mom and I were at the hairdressers getting ready for my Dad's funeral-we thought we would treat ourselves,-but man I totally broke down and sobbed. We didn't have a great relationship, but I loved him. I miss him.
Those brilliant vocals were supplied by Paul Carrack who has a terrific career. The hit he first had was "How Long" by Ace back in 1975. He had another big hit with the band Squeeze with "Tempted". He had "Living Years" and "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" with Mike + The Mechanics. Also had a solo hit with "Don't Shed a Tear" back in 1987. Phil Collins once described Carrack as an "incredible voice" who "could sing the telephone directory". In fact, the BBC declared him "The Man with the Golden Voice". His collaborations are a who's who in Rock.
My dad, my rock, died in 2015 and I cry every time I hear this song…there were unsaid things that bother me to this day. Beautiful song ! 😭
Awesome one guys 👍. A very prevalent song an amazing song we can all reflect on. Being the bigger person and letting go of our differences wether we agree or not.This song always brings a tear to my eye. Good one guys ,❤️it.
Pride has been my downfall on many occasions.
This song hits home,hard.
A very nice reaction from the both of you. I enjoy listening to 80s music, and have listened to this song many times. It's also helped me realize how precious time with loved ones truly is, and is partly why I hardly pass up an opportunity to tell my family and friends that I love them.
I had so many issues with my Dad and his alcohol addiction growing up that when this song came out I really wanted to share it with him. Luckily the last time I saw him he had been sober for a few years and we were able to have that conversation. A few months later he passed away while I was deployed to Iraq in 2003.
I too love this song. Asia you broke it down, you got the message out that they were saying. Don’t be so Proud that you can’t say “I’m Sorry” or at least “let’s talk about it!”. Life is too short to have Sorrow or carry the anger, angst, anxiety in your heart. Tell those that you love, that matter in your life that you Love them. Mike is the Guitar Player, he is Mike Rutherford from the band “ Genesis” with Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel. The Lead Singer is Paul Carrack he’s been with a few bands including his own “ACE” How Long Has This Been Going On. I’m not as strong as you guys, tears always come to my eyes when I hear this song…. SanJoséBob
This has always been one of my favorite songs since it came out. I think this is a song everyone should hear and understand it’s meaning. It’s not just about father/son, but family, friends, etc.
I am almost 70 years old. I learned this lesson many years ago, I tell the people I love, that I love them…..almost every day. I strive to never let a disagreement last very long, and I “allow” people to have a different opinion than mine on anything. We may walk away on opposite sides of an issue, but I always make sure that they know I love them, regardless. This makes for a peaceful, joyful, contented life. I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Great reaction. Very real.😍
Wonderful emotional timeless song,very touching.
This song resonates with me not because my dad and I were estranged, but because I was on vacation in Hawaii when he passed away. I remember telling him goodbye and would see him when I came back which of course never happened. It's been 32 years, but it seems like yesterday and I still regret I wasn't there. So the last verse of this song always gets to me.
On another note, Paul Carrack is probably best known for the songs "How Long" with the group Ace and "Tempted" with the group Squeeze.