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- The phrase "Silent Running" doesn't show up in the lyric; it's a reference to the storyline where the father keeps asking if the son can hear him running. The subtitle, "On Dangerous Ground," has nothing to do with the song - that was added to promote the film of that name which used it.
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Composition. Music video. Charts. Weekly charts. Year-end charts. Covers. References. Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) " Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) " is a song performed by Mike + The Mechanics. Written by Mike Rutherford and B. A. Robertson, it was the first track on the 1985 self-titled debut album of Mike + the Mechanics.
Official video of "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" by Mike + The Mechanics.One of the band's seminal singles ‘Silent Running’ was Included on their 198...
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May 2, 2013 · The music video for Mike + The Mechanics' 1985 hit Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground). The song was written by Mike Rutherford and B.A. Robertson for the album Mike + The Mechanics. On...
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Apr 27, 2024 · Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and resonate with fans around the world. It’s a song that speaks to the struggles of individuals who want to break free from the system that oppresses them.
The title track was a #1 hit in America. The album version runs 6:10; the single was cut down to 4:10. The video was directed by Jim Yukich, who did most of the Genesis videos. It incorporates footage from the movie in which it was used ( Choke Canyon) but has its own storyline, complete with dialog.
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