Top 10 Best Mike + The Mechanics Songs
Formed in the mid-1980s as a side project by Mike Rutherford of Genesis fame, the group quickly found its own identity and a dedicated following. Over the years, they've delivered a mix of heartfelt ballads and up-tempo rock tracks that touch on themes of love, loss, and life's twists and turns.What makes Mike + The Mechanics special is their ability to tap into universal emotions while crafting songs that are musically rich and often radio-friendly. From their early success with tracks that dominated the airwaves to their more introspective later work, the band's catalog has something for every listener. And let's not forget the vocal chemistry, with lead singers like Paul Carrack and Paul Young (the one from Sad Café, not the solo artist) bringing different shades of soul and grit to each track.
Best lyrically-written and probably the most emotional of their tunes. The Living Years moves Rolf Harris to tears and is well-received by people who are coping with their deceased fathers.
Love the sentiments. Great lyrics.
Incredible! The band has never made a progressive opening to an album before, and this is it. Silent Running really takes me back a decade to when I was young.
My favorite song of all time. It serves as a warning for upcoming generations.
Sounded just like a Waters-Gilmour magical number. This is great stuff.
The second greatest of their songs. This one might be Paul Young's best single. God, how I love his powerful and majestic singing voice!
This song, Over My Shoulder, puts me in a cheerful mood. It's exactly a fun, guitar-driven classic from Paul Carrack and a timeless radio hit of the '90s.
One of their underrated songs. I love it.
This is another gem from Paul Young. He delivers raw energy while aiming higher in this heavy-rock tune. Yep, it needs to be in karaoke.
I love this song. The words, the melody, and the message. I was so taken in. Years later, it's still painful and I still feel foolish for allowing myself to be taken in.
Paul Young, the guy you wish were still alive to sing at your birthday. A Beggar on a Beach of Gold is an inspiring song with keyboard flourishes. It makes you believe that the beach is indeed made of gold.
A beautiful and tender love ballad from their debut album. I heard this in a clip from Miami Vice. I don't care who the vocalist is, he is extraordinary. Love it!
The Newcomers
I cannot believe that no one highlighted this song.
Forgotten gem. Very emotional song.
Another moving ballad by Paul Carrack. This song has a passionate feeling that there is a time and place. It could have followed in the sad, sorrowful vein of "The Living Years."
This is such a fabulous song, sung with the velvety voice of Paul Carrack. Simply amazing vocals.
With the same sound as Over My Shoulder, it is still that much greater if you care about Paul Carrack.
Best song by them. It just wasn't released in the USA as a single.
Another favorite track from their first album. It was also featured in the Miami Vice TV show.
Inspiring and a charming power ballad from the Beggar album. Paul Young strikes a chord with his vocals. Once again, he sings very passionately and heartfelt.
Great way to close off The Living Years. So progressive and epic.