POWERFUL & POETIC! First Time Hearing Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years Reaction!
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Join us as we listen to Mike + The Mechanics' iconic song "The Living Years" for the first time. Known for its poignant lyrics and emotional delivery, this song has touched hearts worldwide. Watch as we explore the depth and power of this classic track, and see why it has remained relevant through the years.
🎸 About Mike + The Mechanics:
Mike + The Mechanics are a British rock/pop band formed in 1985 as a side project by Mike Rutherford, a founding member of Genesis. The band is known for their melodic pop-rock style and hits like "The Living Years" which delve into deep and relatable themes.
🎶 What to Expect in This Video:
First Impressions: Our initial reactions to the moving lyrics and melody of "The Living Years."
Lyric Deep Dive: Analysis of the song's themes and the story it tells about family and understanding.
Musicality: Insights into the composition and how it enhances the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Personal Reflections: We share how the song resonates with us personally and its universal message.
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Whoever directed the video was brilliant in how first they showed the children's choir and then they showed the adult choir. The children have no idea how quickly life goes, and they will be in the adult choir in the blink of an eye.
I never notice the age of the choirs, it took me awhile to notice.
First, let me start off by saying that I think I've watched this video about 20 times and today was the first day that I noticed the adult choir on the other side, and without looking at any comments first, I must point out
Secondly, pine observing this and combining that with the the lesson from this song is that I saw the kids choir as of course the third generation but I saw the adults as the third generation and I kind of saw the band in the middle as the middle generation which is trying to tell both sides how to deal their parents and their children,, respectively.
I totally adds a new dimension to this MV that I really appreciate. This is by far my favorite song of theirs, but only I think my second favorite song is Par Avion. It's strange I know, but it hits me just right.
Sorry, adults as 1st gen.
You picked my thoughts! Play this song every year on my dad's birthday
Yeah. The choir is even more powerful when one remember its significance in drama.
Being 62 years old, I see how very quickly life passes. Make the time you have count.
I hit 60 last year and will be 61 later this month. I swear, this year has flown by faster than any I can remember.
66 years old and I feel you brother.
Time is not something you have.
Time is something that you make!
Always make time for the people and things that you love! You can't save it up to use later. When it's gone it's gone forever.❤😢🎉😊
@daisypooch4034 I work in long term care, how well I know.
Life seems to take more from you than it gives as you get older .
My father and I almost NEVER saw eye to eye. When I left my childhood home, I never looked back. When I found out he had cancer, I moved back to the area to be nearby and offer support. Guess what... The cancer was not particularly aggressive, so he still had some years left... And when he knew the end was near(ish), it caused him to reflect on his life and his relationships and he became a "new" man... loving, expressive, generous, open-minded. It truly was remarkable. He lived that way for about ten years. It was wonderful.
Inspiring. Man CAN change.
Similar here.....hard man to know my Father, but this song .... man, this song, made me more determined than ever to get to KNOW him, wouldn't have him forever and thank god! I had the best 7 years of my life with him and was able to look after him in his last year as he was dying of cancer
I’ve heard this song hundreds of times and it still gets me. Every single time.
Yep. Same.
.. Me too.. It's all in Poul Carrack's voice.. And he still got this amazingly beautiful voice..
My father and I had our differences. I was fortunate enough to tell him how much I loved him and thanked him for life before he died. This song is like no other.
This song inspired me to kind of have a heart to heart with my father, we were closer because of it. So thankful we came together before he passed.
Some songs in popular music are important, this is one of those songs.
Agreed 👍
"I think I caught his spirit, later that same year."
My dad and I didn't see eye to eye on much. I was a difficult child of the 70's and did the exact opposite of what he wanted me to do. I left home young, only 16 years old. On May 21, 1975, 3 months before my
18th birthday, I gave birth to my first child, a son. 6 days later, after just getting home from the hospital, my dad died. I loved him and I knew that he loved me. My world was forever changed in ways I would only understand many years later. My son is now nearly 49 years old. Our relationship has been strained throughout the years resulting in an 8 year estrangement from him and my grandchildren. I was never good enough, rich enough or refined enough for him and his wife. My heart is so broken! Thanks be to God, I was blessed with another son in May of 1987. He married the sweetest girl and they have blessed me with 2 beautiful granddaughters that are my reason to live! (Sorry, didn't mean to write a book but this song gets me very emotional, every time.)
i can relate.. no apology necessary. xo
I can understand. Luckily, though, my father is still around. Prayers for you and your family!
God Bless you!
We all make mistakes.
When my old dad was dying of cancer he would say how lucky he was and he had no regrets.
Soon I will be 71. I am only now realising just how lucky I have been too. I was definitely punching above my weight with my wife but unlike my dad I have made so many mistakes; some of them howlers and I have so many, many regrets.
And I can do nothing about it now.
You don't have to see eye to eye. Make peace with him. If he wants to carry that chip on his shoulders,..that's on him. When you reach the end of your journey, you'll feel good about yourself that you made the effort. I promise.
"You can listen as well as you hear".
That's a message we could all use.
Best line of the whole song - and there are so many!
I can't listen to this without tearing up, and I still have both my parents. My mom is 80, and my dad will be at the end of this month. I remember when it came out and I first heard it, I nearly crumpled in tears. It just hits hard.
The 80's was a magical decade. I miss it.
My dad was my hero. I'm glad I got to let him know before he was gone. He called me Number One Daughter because I was first born, and he has spent so much time in Asia. He was a US Navy fighter pilot for 27 years, and I was a rebellious teen when he got back from his last of 3 tours in Vietnam. He had so much patience and strength. I was the only one of my siblings to see and speak with him before he passed from cancer in 2009, and our last words to each other were "I love you." I miss him every day, and wish I was still learning from him.
Can't help myself, everytime I hear it, I cry. As an 51 year old. Mainly the last minute or the last verses. This song hits hard to the soul.
Same. 53 years old. Tears every time.
Paul Carrack's vocals, chef's kiss! What a great singer, amazing voice.
We're seeing him live later this year, he's still got the voice! He's also a brilliant songwriter, keyboard player and guitarist
Agree 100%
Paul Carrak of Squeeze...
"Temped"
Three great hits with three bands, Mike and Mechanics, Squeeze (Tempted) and Ace (How Long)
My father was an alcoholic for most of my life. In '94 he was diagnosed with cancer, and he stopped drinking and smoking. I finally had a chance to really talk to him until he passed in '95. I'm thankful that I had that time to spend with him. I was there the day he passed. I told him l loved him, and he said it back to me. I miss him every day....
I lost my father when I was five years old. This song came out while my wife was carrying our first son....so you can imagine....hard song to forget!
As you grow older you realise no matter what you have or what you own, You can't buy time.
Absolutely
Powerful words, and so true.
And all your money won't another minute buy.
Time waits for no One!!!!!
When I was a teenager, I thought my Dad didn't know what he was talking about. By the time I was 30, I realized he was wiser than I thought and at the least I understood where he was coming from.
And when I hit 50 My dad was the smartest man on earth. I knew nothing compared to him..
"You can listen as well as you hear"
I remember this song! This song was heartfelt, and so was your reaction. ❤
This song always brings me to tears. More so now after my father passes. We never saw eye to eye, and he passed before I could ever sit and talk with him.
Now that I'm nearly 50 this song hits so differently. As a kid I loved this song but never paid attention to the lyrics and didn't know what it was about. All I knew was that was a great song that my dad loved it.
This Song Is a Musical Masterpiece
My dad and I had issues, and my 2 sons I tried to do what is right, and I had a long talk with my dad, 5 days before he died. I’m grateful for our talk, and when the 2 grand kids came into my life, I love enjoying the new love’s in my life. My advice to parents, have discussions with them often, and teach kindness, a work ethic, and love God. Hug them often, and keep them safe.
I cared for my dad for four years. 24/7. Left my husband and kids who are 2000 miles away. I had my hand on his heart when he died. I had 4 beautiful and difficult years spending his last days with him. He died 3 weeks after his 100 years
This song makes me cry every time I listen to it
I'm 52 now, but lost my father to cancer when I was 16( the same year this song came out). My mom is now 82 and we as a family are at the point of realising she's slowing down and won't with us for too much longer. It was hard as a teenager to lose my father and as the youngest and the only one still at home Mom and I had at least 4 or 5 years together dealing with the loss . I've only now began to get myself ready for the next part. Only my mom and my husband's mom are left of that generation we lost his father 6 years ago and it's strange to realise that we will soon be the older generation especially when I'm already a great Aunt twice over, next will be Granny. That's why this song still resonates
This song has always made me a little emotional too. I had an outstanding relationship with my father,and in fact my entire family; but it's never been lost on me how precious and valuable that relationship is.
I'm sorry for anyone who has experienced this type of pain and I pray for you all.
Being able to leave absolutely nothing on the table with my father has been something that I've never taken for granted, and it's something I try to carry with me through all of my interactions.
To those who are experiencing this now but still have a chance to mend it, do yourself a favor and make the first move. Even if it means sucking down some pride to get the conversation started, you'll love yourself for doing it.
Great reaction as always, Phil and Sam. Love you guys
30+ years later and hundreds of listens- reactions and all, still brings a tear. Classic message.
Glad you are reacting to this song. One of the all-time great songs.
Wow, I forgot all about this song. Each generation blames the previous one for something. Very powerful if you’ve ever lost a parent. I lost my dad March 28th a few years ago. I told my dad I loved him before he left us. I was a carbon copy of him and we butted heads when I was a teenager. As an adult I can say I’m proud to be just like him. Tell them before it’s too late and you’ll have no regrets.
Tears...lots of tears! I didn't have a great relationship with my father. He was very old fahioned, and apparently, didn't want children. When us children were born he was out working as much as possible and seemed only to be in for meals and sleep. I am a father now and relate so much on the same level with my son. I love him, admire him and respect him so much.
I lost my dad when I was 19 and stationed over seas. We had a lot of unresolved issues, and this song give me tears every time I hear it. For those who have a good relationship with all of their family members may be it doesn't hit as deep as it does to those of us that it does apply.
My Dad was just 51 when he passed on Fathers Day June 20 1982.
He'd been asking me to "Peg out" a fishing match all week for him but of course I forgot and went of to a speedway meeting in Milton keynes (i was a junior rider trying to make it big).
When I got back home to Peterborough my Big Bro was waiting for me with the news !
This song cuts deep.
Mike Rutherford with Mike and the Mechanics, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel on their own were part of the Band Genesis, they made Great music when they were together, as well as when they separated from the Band. It comes to show you talent can never be put down in any sense.
Tony Banks was the other consistent member he, Phil and Mike continued with Genesis after Peter left in the early 80’s for a solo career. That is when Phil took over as lead singer after none of their auditions to replace Peter worked out.
Song of the Year at the Grammys.
This song always makes me cry. It makes me think about my late father, who passed away suddenly 20 years ago aged 62. He was absent from my life from my age of 8 til 28 , due to his alcoholism. I saw him only twice in those years. He wasn't able to function as a father, and slowly spiralled down the alcohol route. And as I am writing this..... the tears starts pouring 🥺
❤
This song gives me chills to this day as it did when I first heard it in the 80’s. The best decade ever!!! Blessed Be!!
"Silent Running" is another deep meaning song from Mike & the Mechanics.
This song gets me deep in my heart. This came out shortly after my father passed away and I was not there the day he died. We got along and he got to see my sons. They were 4 and 3 years old. Love your reactions!
It moves you to tears... the chorus and the voice of Paul Carrack.
One of the best lyrics in the song is: You can listen as well as you hear.
Everyone wants to talk, but few want to listen. Thats the key, knowing when to listen, and when to talk. Not only just listening, but actually taking in what is being said.
You may have valid points, and by all means share them. But that doesnt mean the other person doesnt. Say your piece, but then listen to what others have to say.
Great song.
I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
Love this verse ❤
Me, too.
My favorite as well. I experienced it.
I am so glad you reacted to this song. A song for fathers and sons. It kills me a little bit every time I hear it. I think anyone who has lost their father, no matter the relationship, cannot helped but be moved. Thank you so much. Great reaction.
Mike is the guy in the video with his son,Paul Carrack is the singer.There is so much of Paul Carrack that you need to react to.
And Lead Guitarist
I can’t get through that song beautiful song without tearing up thinking about my wonderful father that passed away.🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
All relationships are reciprocal, the older generation hands down experience and love for them, what the younger generation does with that shapes the future.
This one made me cry. I lost my DAD TO COVID YEARS AGO. I TRY TO REMEMBER ALL OF THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. THANKS FOR ANOTHER AWESOME REACTION. HELLO FROM PA USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤❤
My dad put my brother's and I pure hell when he was alive. He liked to brag that we were a "disappointment" to him. He did that for attention. He scared us psychologically. And inspite of that we are good, kind and loving people. This song hits home. Makes me cry and miss him. Thankfully in Heaven he'll be the Father he should've been.
Paul Carrack was the lead singer of most of the Mike and the Mechenics songs. You should listen to his song 'when you walk in the room' its awesome.
Mike Rutherford is the guitarest in the white jacket.
A Testament to the talent of the band Genesis. Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, all individually and collectively brilliant.
The mastermind of Genesis sound was more Tony Banks, but he sadly failed in terms of a solo career as Mike, Pete and Phil had so much.
I didn't get along with my Dad until I was about 40 years old. Then we discovered each other for the first time. We still enjoy each other. He was born in 1936. I was born in 1970. Two different periods in time but really the same world where it matters the most.😊❤
Mike Rutherford & Phil Collins wrote great songs together in Genesis for decades & this song 🎵 The Living Years 🎵 is the Jewel Crown of creativity that music lovers & fans of both bands have felt since the song was new & now lives on in all of us for generations to come.
My father had Alzheimers, an awful illness that robs the person of memories and the life they have lived. One day I was talking with him and he had a moment of clarity and lucidity. He told he knew was not well but had no control. I ran to get my mum but when we got back he had gone again. I always regret not grabbing that one moment to ask him how we could help. This song makes me cry every time I hear it.
Heard this song back in the eighties and it totally resonated with my own feelings about our relationship. My father was in New Zealannd and I was in Australia and we didn't communicate to often. He passed away in 1993 and flew over for the funeral and on the plane I remembered this song and discussed it with family and we played it at the beginning of the church service. Lots of people cried so it certainly hit a nerve. Cried myself today hearing it again.
Thankyou
Silent Running by them is good.❤
This is my favorite song, was on the first album of that band in 1985. Great song,
As is "Beggar On A Beach of Gold."
POIGNANT SONG!! LOVE IT!! Thanks for reacting to it!! HUGS!
🇨🇦 When I first clicked on this reaction, I wondered where you had put the tissues ! 🇨🇦
Myself being 56 now and having lost my dad to colon cancer in 2004 when he was only 63 and too young to die, this song resonates, although i did tell him everything i wanted to and that which i didn't i now that he knew that, we had such a strong bond, I still feel his presence sometimes and my mom who passed in 2019. They aren't really gone as long as we remember them.
One of my fav songs ever. Thanks for a great reaction!
I had this opportunity with my uncle. Had a great relationship with him for the last 8 or 10 years of his life. I am so incredibly happy I made the effort to clear the air.
The lead singer here is Paul Carrack, who has been touring with Eric Clapton the last few years. He's playing the organ on a lot of Clapton live RUclips videos.
The lyrics were not written by Mike Rutherford but his cowriter, BA Robertson (who had just had the birth of his son, not Mike Rutherford) after both their fathers had died. The singer on this track is Paul Carrack former lead singer of the band Squeeze which you also need to check out, Tempted the main single they had
Paul Carrickfergus dad died when he was young the 3 of them had this in common losing their fathers
@@MeMe-mq4zu I think autocomplete or predictive text got involved here with Carrickfergus.
But Mike composed the song, but the lyrics are in cooperation of both, even they are written by BA Robertson.
Lindo,adoro.te pai e mãe 😢😢😢
Paul Carrack sang lead on Squeeze’s “Tempted”. But he was not a regular member nor lead singer for Squeeze. He was more of a guest star. His group Ace had a hit song “How Long?”, and he has sung with many others.
I can relate to this song in a very emotional way. My mother died when I was 6 weeks old and a few years later my father remarried. My stepmother was wonderful and loved my brother and me very much. We did have a relationship very much like this song, but our relationship became so much closer when his first granddaughter, my daughter, arrived. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and I hope I can be the same to my two children and four grandchildren
Always loved this song. Really well done.
It still brings tears.
My favorite line you can listen as well as you hear🎶🎶🎶
Some of the BEST lyrics ever written.
I was extremely fortunate to be able to work out my many issues with my Mother before she passed. In some small way this song may have motivated me to do that 😊
This song is beautiful and always makes me cry
Oooh ooh ooh 😊😊😊❤❤❤ Love this song!!! Phenomenal song! 🎶 All of their stuff is amazing! 😊
So much I wish I had talked about with both my Mom and Dad before they died.
I am 70 now and am trying hard not to make those mistakes and missed opportunities with my 2 sons.
Big Genesis fan and when Mike did this solo album.. Went and bought this when it came out. Great Album. Hit it out of the park again you two. ❤
Love this song...My father was dying when I found out that I was pregnant with my youngest son and I was able to let him know before he passed...2 days later.... 💛
I had problems with communication to and from my dad when I was younger. As I got older and had a family I went through periods of having communication issues with the kids. This song hits a lot of those very clearly.
One of my favourites. Played it again last October when my father passed away.
My dad passed in 2019, after I hadn't seen him for a few years. This song describes our relationship perfectly. It was a difficult one, but I always loved him. We just didn't agree on most things. I would give anything to take it back. To visit him more. To try to understand him more.
Wow! I haven’t heard this for so long, what a great one!!❤❤❤
Thanks for reacting to this one, many of your reactions bring back many memories!❤❤
I’ve always loved this song but I’m apprehensive about listening to it today. I just buried my dad yesterday. We had one of those difficult relationships as talked about in this song but thankfully I was with him in the end & got to hear those words I needed to hear-I love you & I’m proud of you. If your parents are still living & there’s strife, do what you can to mend it while there’s time. In the end you’ll find out a lot of those upsets don’t matter too much in the grand scheme of things. ❤️
If you are lucky enough to still have any parent around, don't hesitate.
I'm 58, this song says a lot we don't think about when were younger. This song always was so great thanks for reminding me of it. They had other hits, please check them out as well . Keep great music alive :)
one of the most beautiful and moving songs i ever heard. thank you so much. big love to all people :)
This song always reminds me of my dad (bless his soul) and how I regret not spending more time with him when he was still alive. So many things I was not able to tell him, especially his impact on me becoming a father myself. I play this song in my head whenever I visit his grave. So yes, this song resonates with me on a deeply, personal level.
I get choked up when i hear this song and think about my dad. He woupdve loved this song. R.I.P dad
Great reaction. Sad meaning to the song it’s about regretting not saying more to your father when they was alive. Something one of the writers went through.
I was 16 years old when this song was released. I thought that it was a nice song but I was 16...so..other things took more of my attention. I am in my 50's now. This song, like other songs and other pieces of literature hit you more profoundly when you live "The Living Years". Some messages you hear but only when you live them do you truly understand. This is a song that fits perfectly in one's middle years as one needs to live and experience first.
The fact that a song written that long ago still applies today shows how great of a song iut is
“I’m sure I heard his echo in my baby’s newborn tears”. Gets me every time 😢
This was a hit just around the time my father passed so it was always hits me hard. It not only talks about the unexplored show of love between father & son, but also the fact that the love is strong & still very really there even if not openly expressed. My so was born two months prior to his passing
Watching you two trying to hold back tears was quite beautiful… ❤
A heartfelt review of one of the most beautifully produced tracks ever. Absolutely brilliant stuff both lyrically and musically! I was stunned when this song lost out to Don Henley's Age of the innocence as song of the year in 1990.
This song. I enjoyed it when it came out. Nearly 20 years later, my Dad was lying in a hospital bed. I'd worked the night shift and he was in a coma. Mom talked me into going home to sleep. When I arrived home, I had a message from her that my uncle was coming to get me because Dad had passed and they were waiting for me to arrive. I've always regretted not getting to say goodbye. This song has always resonated with me for that reason - not exactly the intent of the lyrics, but close enough for me. I still want to talk to my Dad.
I love songs made by Mike & The Mechanics thanks for doing this song
Tell them you love them. Trust me, I've been there. You'll never regret it.❤
Great message for everyone and their different circumstances. My father passed away suddenly from an aneurysm less than 4 months away from my wedding. I am the 10th kid out of 11 and never told him how thankful and appreciative I was for all he did for us and all of his sacrifices. Got married in 1991, made sure I told my mother my feelings at my wedding, mother and groom dance.
Really good song and reaction!
Beautiful lyrics always leaves me in tears when I hear this song especially after losing mom too young from cancer.😥
This hits so close to home with so many men and their father. Luckily mine is still here. But the message helps open up more because nobody wants to have to think about all the things they could have said but never did when they’re gone. We’re not promised tomorrow. Great song and when my pops passes there is no way I could hear this without shedding some tears
Amazing song with Amazing lyrics, Beautiful message .
I just bought my ticket for Mike and Mechanics tour next year, 4th time of seeing them cant wait.
I've heard this so many times and it is one of the most moving songs I've ever heard. Paul Carrack's voice is perfect for it.
The video is a tearjerker, but listening to these two made me cry more