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" The Living Years " is a soft rock ballad written by B. A. Robertson and Mike Rutherford, and recorded by Rutherford's British rock band Mike + The Mechanics. It was released in December 1988 in the United Kingdom and in the United States as the second single from their album Living Years.
- "Too Many Friends"
- 27 December 1988
- 1988
- Soft rock
Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Released. 1983 — UK. Vinyl —. 7", 45 RPM, Single. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for The Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.
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The Living Years [Germany Single] by Mike + the Mechanics released in 1988. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Apr 28, 2021 · By Tom Eames. 'The Living Years' remains one of the greatest and most moving power ballads ever made. The song was a massive success in 1989 for Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford's side project Mike + the Mechanics. And it still makes us tear up when listening to the powerful lyrics. But did you know about its backstory and inspiration?