Paul Carrack was the singer of this song. The Mike in the band title is Mike Rutherford, formerly with the band Genesis which included Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. Mike is the guitar player and appeared in the video with the boy whom I believe is his son.
Did some googling. This was the answer i got for the filming location: "filmed in October 1988 in West Somerset, England, near Porlock and the hamlet of Culbone.".
You are the prettiest girl I've seen on RUclips ❤ Love this song but memories are for my mum , dad , stepdad , niece , and brother R.I.P 😢😢😢😢😢 and my other brother has Cancer right now This song floods my tears deeply and emotionally 😢😢😢
The song was inspired by Mike Rutherford and B.A. Robertson realizing their fathers had died around the same time, and they later learned singer Paul Carrack's father had died when he was young, as well.
Everyone responds emotionally to this song . So after hearing this song for the first time and having a tearful emotional reaction to it how many people called or wrote a letter - reached out to that person (a parent, a brother or a sister, even an ex-spouse, a son, a daughter...) in order to try to reconnect or to simply apologize or to simply tell them that you've missed them.
So true these words. I lost my father too early and I wish I had told him so many things, but then it was too late. My mum passed away last month of July, after o long period suffering from two debilitating and painful illnesses. I gradually learned to say to her a lot of things, even when she could no longer understand what I was saying. The little I know, Mike lost his father without having the opportunity to say the really important things in a relationship. Thank you Sabina, take care.
my condolences to your loss, i lost my mom 10 years ago, and i had a nice relation with my dad till he passed away last year, believe me no matter how much i talked to them, it's still seems too little as the days goes by without them
Mike Rutherford is a Prog Rock God having been an original member bass player and guitarist of Genesis since the late 1960s. He co-wrote many of their brilliant progressive rock songs during the 1970s along with Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett and Tony Banks. Of course in the 1980s when they went more commercial. Paul Carrack is brilliant on the vocals here, and Mike managed to keep Mike and The Mechanics going while still being a member of Genesis. This is a great meaningful song with wonderful melody and lyrics.
@@sabina1118 i'm surprise ,i thought that song had both,maybe more touching for us men because the song was written by the guitar player who lost his father.so from a true story.
Beautiful analysis, Sabrina. I agree with every point you make, with everything you said. I have wet eyes listening to this song, because it hits home. Thank you for your great analysis. 👍🫶
Beautiful song describing the regrets of falling out with your father…I think this was about Mike Rutherfords (bass player) falling out with his father..but I may be wrong on this. One of my favourite songs from this Genesis hybrid band.
Where you been girl. Missed your show and ur beautiful face and smile and of course your true reactions. The singer Paul and Mike the guitarist had both lost their dads and were not close and they past with out them by their side. The story goes that Mike knew Pauls voice was one of the best and who else to sing it with so much passion and deeply.
Nice to see you doing this one, Sabina. One of the truly great ones. Give some thought to listening to Lanternlight from Nightwish's Yesterwynde album. It is stunning in every respect. And it is the perfect follow on to this .
As the group GENESIS was dwindling down to its final 3 members (Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins) in the 80's they all tried their hand at going solo. Tony Banks didn't chart. Phil Collins became a mega solo artist Mike Rutherford started Mike + The Mechanics. They have as of 2019 produced 9 albums. "Living Years" has a preachy feel. Song you may hear in a Christian Mega church.
You can related to every human you love, because everyone will die sometimes! The most old people short before they dying they think about theire lives, if you have to regret something it’s maybe to late to say sorrie, this song says make it up when people living! And every generation can related to this song!
It is funny that having watched this video and reactions so many times...I still can't help but tearing up (not to mention the first 100+ weeping episodes). An interesting note, it wasn't until one of the more brilliant reactionists (is that a word?) mentioned the age of the chorus changed and the possible reasons why? That blew my mind...WOW, years of the video and it struck me...both ages have things to say, but, dynamics/traditions/life make them hold their tongues. Anyways, this is a GREAT song and has to be in every hit list. ;-) All the best. Cheers.
Neat that you recognized the composer's frustration through the guitar riff? I believe this is very intentional, complementing the graphic lyrics, on the sadness of a loved one's bereavement, no time to say goodbye, he was not there the day his father passed? great reaction, very observant.
About the location, there is a Wiki page of this song: "The music video was directed by Tim Broad and premiered in January 1989. It was filmed in October 1988 in West Somerset, England, near Porlock Weir and the hamlet of Culbone.[7] The video features Mike Rutherford with his then-eight-year-old son, Tom. It also includes an appearance by actress Maggie Jones, best known for playing Blanche Hunt in the soap opera Coronation Street.[8]"
Sings where the lyrics bring a reaction - true poetry. I want Alan Parson's Old and Wise played at my funeral. If you want super emotion, Terry Jack's Seasons in the Sun.
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Paul Carrack was the singer of this song. The Mike in the band title is Mike Rutherford, formerly with the band Genesis which included Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. Mike is the guitar player and appeared in the video with the boy whom I believe is his son.
Always tears with this one... 😢
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This song always tugs on the heart strings. Say what you mean before it's too late. Another great reaction.
Thank you! 🫶 Indeed an important subject…
A very deep song. Utterly a masterpiece.
Indeed!!
Love that the choirs are different generations, to make the point.
I love your format of reaction to songs, it's the best!
Did some googling. This was the answer i got for the filming location: "filmed in October 1988 in West Somerset, England, near Porlock and the hamlet of Culbone.".
Thanks for checking 😃🫶
I always thought it was a sound stage 🤷
You are the prettiest girl I've seen on RUclips ❤
Love this song but memories are for my mum , dad , stepdad , niece , and brother
R.I.P 😢😢😢😢😢
and my other brother has Cancer right now
This song floods my tears deeply and emotionally 😢😢😢
This song makes water fall out of your face😭
Real music ❤❤❤❤❤❤
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The song was inspired by Mike Rutherford and B.A. Robertson realizing their fathers had died around the same time, and they later learned singer Paul Carrack's father had died when he was young, as well.
This song and Don McLean's 'Vincent' always brings a tear to this 61 year olds eye every single time.
Yes, Vincent.. one of my very favorite songs!
Noted! 😊
I love the young and old choirs together
So powerful 🤩
Thank you for your reaction to this wonderful and emotional song. It resonates with me deeply because of the relationship I had with my dad.
Everyone responds emotionally to this song . So after hearing this song for the first time and having a tearful emotional reaction to it how many people called or wrote a letter - reached out to that person (a parent, a brother or a sister, even an ex-spouse, a son, a daughter...) in order to try to reconnect or to simply apologize or to simply tell them that you've missed them.
Yes, it’s very relateable and beautiful…
Nice; and thank you for the reply. Its very gracious of you to share and learn about teaching…cheers:)
So true these words. I lost my father too early and I wish I had told him so many things, but then it was too late. My mum passed away last month of July, after o long period suffering from two debilitating and painful illnesses. I gradually learned to say to her a lot of things, even when she could no longer understand what I was saying. The little I know, Mike lost his father without having the opportunity to say the really important things in a relationship. Thank you Sabina, take care.
Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry for your loses 🫶🙏🏻
my condolences to your loss, i lost my mom 10 years ago, and i had a nice relation with my dad till he passed away last year, believe me no matter how much i talked to them, it's still seems too little as the days goes by without them
@@adulkool3488 Thank you. Stay strong, I am sure that's what your parents would want.
Paul Carrack is a wonderful singer - a brilliant soulful voice.
Yes he has!!
👋☺ Hi Sabina .. Thank you . I loved your reaction to this beautiful music 🥲
Thank you 🫶
Mike Rutherford is a Prog Rock God having been an original member bass player and guitarist of Genesis since the late 1960s. He co-wrote many of their brilliant progressive rock songs during the 1970s along with Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett and Tony Banks. Of course in the 1980s when they went more commercial. Paul Carrack is brilliant on the vocals here, and Mike managed to keep Mike and The Mechanics going while still being a member of Genesis. This is a great meaningful song with wonderful melody and lyrics.
Tears...every...single...time...
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Paul carrack, wonderful voice.❤.
Great choice, Sabina.
You can thank my Patreon for that 🫶
i'm amazed i did not see tears flowing from your eyes
It was beautiful, deeply moving, but more beautiful than sad for me 😊
@@sabina1118 i'm surprise ,i thought that song had both,maybe more touching for us men because the song was written by the guitar player who lost his father.so from a true story.
The Adults added to the choir in the background are all of the band's family members.
Paul will be very distressed to hear that he has passed away.
@@robertwilson738 you are correct, it was Paul Young who passed away.
That’s so sweet!!
Beautiful analysis, Sabrina. I agree with every point you make, with everything you said. I have wet eyes listening to this song, because it hits home. Thank you for your great analysis. 👍🫶
Beautiful song describing the regrets of falling out with your father…I think this was about Mike Rutherfords (bass player) falling out with his father..but I may be wrong on this. One of my favourite songs from this Genesis hybrid band.
Very beautiful indeed… Oh interesting! I thought it was the lead Singers story 🌝😃
@ It could have been the lead singers story…I’m really not sure. Either way, it’s a strong moral message within the lyrics.
This is a true 80thies classic,thanks for your comment😊
FIlmed in Kent and Somerset, UK
Where you been girl. Missed your show and ur beautiful face and smile and of course your true reactions. The singer Paul and Mike the guitarist had both lost their dads and were not close and they past with out them by their side. The story goes that Mike knew Pauls voice was one of the best and who else to sing it with so much passion and deeply.
I’ve been here all along 😊🙌 happy to see you here in the comments!
Well done! Thank you ❤
Thanks 🫶💥
A moving song.
Got tickets to see them next year as they're playing in my city and doing some Genesis songs too, can't wait :)
Nice to see you doing this one, Sabina. One of the truly great ones. Give some thought to listening to Lanternlight from Nightwish's Yesterwynde album. It is stunning in every respect. And it is the perfect follow on to this .
I Will 😊🫶
say it loud say it clear......and do all that NOW....fantastic song
Yes 🫶
Thanks, Sabina - what a beautiful and impactful song... tears are allowed... lol -- appreciate your reaction...
My pleasure 😍
As the group GENESIS was dwindling down to its final 3 members (Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins) in the 80's they all tried their hand at going solo.
Tony Banks didn't chart.
Phil Collins became a mega solo artist
Mike Rutherford started Mike + The Mechanics. They have as of 2019 produced 9 albums.
"Living Years" has a preachy feel. Song you may hear in a Christian Mega church.
Beautiful song, fantastic sounds typical of the 80s and the unmistakable style of the legendary Genesis. Grazie gorgeous Sabina 🌹
My pleasure! ❤️
This was written by the guitarist Mike Rutherford from Genesis
Written by Mike & B A Roberson. I always saw Mike as the most romantic (small r) writer in Genesis.
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This song is beautiful. So Nice and the guitarriff is great thrue out the whole song. Nice to se you again Denmark. Hugs from Sweden.❤🎉
Hugs! 🫶
I like what you said; that everyone can relate to this song, but only for those who were conditioned by their father...just saying:)
You can related to every human you love, because everyone will die sometimes!
The most old people short before they dying they think about theire lives, if you have to regret something it’s maybe to late to say sorrie, this song says make it up when people living!
And every generation can related to this song!
Always causes tears to well up. Earth Wind and Fire were from the 70's
Thanks for clarifying! ❤️
It is funny that having watched this video and reactions so many times...I still can't help but tearing up (not to mention the first 100+ weeping episodes).
An interesting note, it wasn't until one of the more brilliant reactionists (is that a word?) mentioned the age of the chorus changed and the possible reasons why?
That blew my mind...WOW, years of the video and it struck me...both ages have things to say, but, dynamics/traditions/life make them hold their tongues.
Anyways, this is a GREAT song and has to be in every hit list. ;-)
All the best.
Cheers.
Yes! That was a great detail that I also thought about. Beautiful production!
Neat that you recognized the composer's frustration through the guitar riff? I believe this is very intentional, complementing the graphic lyrics, on the sadness of a loved one's bereavement, no time to say goodbye, he was not there the day his father passed? great reaction, very observant.
About the location, there is a Wiki page of this song: "The music video was directed by Tim Broad and premiered in January 1989. It was filmed in October 1988 in West Somerset, England, near Porlock Weir and the hamlet of Culbone.[7] The video features Mike Rutherford with his then-eight-year-old son, Tom. It also includes an appearance by actress Maggie Jones, best known for playing Blanche Hunt in the soap opera Coronation Street.[8]"
Thanks for sharing 😃
Sings where the lyrics bring a reaction - true poetry. I want Alan Parson's Old and Wise played at my funeral. If you want super emotion, Terry Jack's Seasons in the Sun.
This and local hero mark knopfer make me homesick
I think I love you.❤️
I'm blown away. Thank you deeply from my heart. 💙
My pleasure 😊🫶
Hi Sister 👋 God Bless You 🙏
Hi 🫶😊
Lead singer here is Paul Carrack, also frontman for, Ace, you might like to give "How long?" a listen.
Noted!
My Father died when i was 17 and never had spoken to much to him because of his job, he was at home just every sunday...
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I’m sorry to hear that ❤️
@@sabina1118 thank you ! It's almost 55 years ago !
Mike Rutherford is the tall guitarist. He is not the singer. 😉
That's correct. The singer at that time was Paul Carrack.
Gotcha! 🤩
Was für eine talentierte Band Genesis war, unglaublich.
"Monsters" by James Blunt, pull out the handkerchiefs
I have reacted to that ❤️
It also won a grammy and was awarded by Burt Bacharach who said the lyrics blew him away nearly to tears
Wow!! 🤩
Make every day count...
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Love your freckles, sweetheart.😊
Thanks 🫶
one chorus of the future, one from the past....
We called them "tear jerkers"...
Hehe, I see 😃
England does it best
Hey Sabina hows it, u ready for Thanksgiving on Thursday? I am one of my 3 favorite holidays along with Halloween & New Year's Eve. Oh u should check out Arch Enemy they are a female led death metal band theyve had 2 different female singers their first female singer was Angela Gossow their current singer is Alissa White-Gluz some of their best songs are Yesterday is Dead & Gone War Eternal Under Black Flags We March The Eagle Flies Alone Avalanche Nemesis I Will Live Again In The Eye of the Storm Sunset Over The Empire The World Is Yours & My Apocalypse check them out theyre my absolute most favorite Death Metal Band have a great night 🖤
I’m danish so we have that tradition here but I’m sending love to all my usa based friends ❤️
@sabina1118 Ah when i first found ur channel I thought maybe u were Irish my family on my dad's side is Russian/Ukrainian thx for the love Sabina stay safe my Danish friend 🖤💘💕
Get out the tissues.... ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
I never met my sperm donner so it's weird. I'm a father of a child that doesn't talk to me so it's difficult for me to listen
Sending love!
Can you please react to Shadowboxer by Fiona Apple , music video version please 😊
'80s
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No need to talk at the end cus you said it all in the text.
Not in favour of your naration at bottom of screen. Its distracting
This might be the best (worst) song ever.