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  1. On This Day December 27 1988 - The Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics Was Released

    On This Day December 27 1988 - The Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics Was Released

    On this day December 27 1988, The Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics was released, quickly becoming one of the most emotionally powerful songs of the late 1980s. The single stood out for its reflective lyrics and mature tone, resonating strongly with adult contemporary audiences during the...
  2. On This Day October 28, 1988 – Mike + The Mechanics Released Living Years

    On This Day October 28, 1988 – Mike + The Mechanics Released Living Years

    On this day October 28, 1988, Mike + The Mechanics released their album Living Years, a deeply emotional and reflective record that resonated with listeners around the world. Known for blending meaningful lyrics with polished melodic rock, the band delivered some of their most powerful...
  3. On This Day October 5 1985 – Mike + The Mechanics Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day October 5 1985 – Mike + The Mechanics Released Their Debut Album

    On this day October 5 1985, Mike + The Mechanics released their self titled debut album, marking the launch of a successful new project led by Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford. The album introduced a polished blend of rock and pop with strong melodies, emotional depth, and powerful vocals that...
  4. On This Day: March 25 1989 The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day: March 25 1989 The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day March 25 1989 The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics became the number 1 song in America. The emotional ballad topped the Billboard Hot 100 from March 25 through March 31 and also hit number 1 in Ireland Australia and Japan. The song’s heartfelt lyrics reflected on regret and...
  5. Pete

    Mike + The Mechanics (1985)

    Title: Mike + The Mechanics Artist: Mike + The Mechanics Genre: Rock Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Silent Running - 6:14 2 - All I Need Is a Miracle - 4:09 3 - Par Avion - 3:36 4 - Hanging by a Thread - 4:41 5 - I Get the Feeling - 4:30 6 - Take the Reins - 4:18 7 - You Are the One -...
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