Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years (The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1989)

@officialmatm performing The Living Years at The Prince's Trust Rock Gala charity event held at the NEC in Birmingham on the 19th of July, 1989.

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[maryjones]

What a beautiful song! I cry every time I hear it! 🙂

[vishnugovender]

This is The Greatest song ever written past or present, period

[deltafly]

One of the most PERFECT songs ever written

[Manasses]

My Dad cried when this came out . He was only 13 when his Father died. I was lucky to have my Champion untill he passed at 96.

[KellyPirtle-kovl]

Loving this in Dec. 2023!
Timeless message that will never end! It is priceless!
Thank you Paul!
😊You are one of the best singers ever!!! ❤❤❤

[mjlpayne]

My dad and I were never as close as my brother and sister were to him. But as I grew older and became a dad myself we became closer. I took my parents out for lunch at the end of October 2023. He told me he was proud of me. I told him I loved him. 2 weeks later the big man passed away. Love you forever Dad. Thank you for everything you did for me. You are missed everyday x

[wisu]

Honest question: is there ANYONE who can hear this song without tears welling up in their eyes and/or getting goosebumps???

The entire band, Paul on vocals, and the kids as backing singers just takes it to a whole new level of anthem 🥰

[Gabeloveyou]

Makes me cry every time. Wasn't there that morning when my father passed away. Miss him SO 😢.

[Chris-jmzk]

Carrack has to be the most underrated singer ever, voice is magic.

[oldmate]

I was 19 when this song came out and fought with my old man every day, I'm 49 now and he has terminal cancer, can't listen to this song without tearing up, don't let the sun go down on an argument people, bury the hatchet before it's too late, I'm gonna miss him like crazy when he goes.

[dbcooper]

Real music. Real emotion. It hits me everytime. Father and sons.

[Harpo.jr]

I tear up every time I hear this . My Dad told he was sorry for not being a better Dad on the day he died, I said don't worry I always loved you anyway.

[donaldbeard]

If this song doesn't make you shed tears I feel sorry for you 😢❤

[thesolitaryadventurer]

When I try to think of the greatest songs of all time, this one is always high up on my list... Absolutely stunning song. Heartbreaking, beautiful, melancholy, hopeful. A true classic.

[donaldbeard]

Mike and the angels caused a few tears for me 😢 how i miss my Dad after over 50 years later ❤

[joenosser]

Because of this song, I did. In his living years. God Bless!

[stevebruce]

The most uniquely moving song ever. It's all about the need for and the power of forgiveness. We must never hold on to grudges. We lost our eldest granddaughter at the age of 20. What a loss, family have never recovered. Do what you need to do in the living years

[johnbrain]

It was my dad’s heavenly birthday 2 days ago.😢 this song means so much to me. I started to get close to him after my mum passed, he was a lost soul following losing her. He was a wonderful, kind, generous man. he was also clever and hard working. The world is a poorer place without him. He got to see his first grandchild which was special. We were back to 4 generations alive together for a while. RIP dad, hope you and mum are still all square after each round 💙

[nelinelyons]

Dedicated this song to my dad, who passed before my 2 child was born . Always and forever in my heart.xx

[melaniehosny]

This is a great song to express one's grief after losing someone close to you. I miss my Dad every day.