POWERFUL & POETIC! First Time Hearing Mike + The Mechanics

POWERFUL & POETIC! First Time Hearing Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years Reaction!

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25 күн бұрын

Join us as we listen to Mike + The Mechanics' iconic song "The Living Years" for the first time. Known for its poignant lyrics and emotional delivery, this song has touched hearts worldwide. Watch as we explore the depth and power of this classic track, and see why it has remained relevant through the years.
🎸 About Mike + The Mechanics:
Mike + The Mechanics are a British rock/pop band formed in 1985 as a side project by Mike Rutherford, a founding member of Genesis. The band is known for their melodic pop-rock style and hits like "The Living Years" which delve into deep and relatable themes.
🎶 What to Expect in This Video:
First Impressions: Our initial reactions to the moving lyrics and melody of "The Living Years."
Lyric Deep Dive: Analysis of the song's themes and the story it tells about family and understanding.
Musicality: Insights into the composition and how it enhances the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Personal Reflections: We share how the song resonates with us personally and its universal message.
💑 Who We Are:
We're a couple passionate about discovering the stories and emotions behind the music. Join us as we delve into different genres and eras to uncover the gems that have shaped music history.
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@elainejones2092 24 күн бұрын

Being 62 years old, I see how very quickly life passes. Make the time you have count.

@laurakali6522 24 күн бұрын

I hit 60 last year and will be 61 later this month. I swear, this year has flown by faster than any I can remember.

@michaeldavidfigures9842 24 күн бұрын

66 years old and I feel you brother.

@daisypooch4034 24 күн бұрын

Time is not something you have. Time is something that you make! Always make time for the people and things that you love! You can't save it up to use later. When it's gone it's gone forever.❤😢🎉😊

@elainejones2092 23 күн бұрын

@daisypooch4034 I work in long term care, how well I know.

@kevinBarr-gy5go 23 күн бұрын

Life seems to take more from you than it gives as you get older .

@markzellmer3223 23 күн бұрын

My father and I almost NEVER saw eye to eye. When I left my childhood home, I never looked back. When I found out he had cancer, I moved back to the area to be nearby and offer support. Guess what... The cancer was not particularly aggressive, so he still had some years left... And when he knew the end was near(ish), it caused him to reflect on his life and his relationships and he became a "new" man... loving, expressive, generous, open-minded. It truly was remarkable. He lived that way for about ten years. It was wonderful.

@tommythompson9565 23 күн бұрын

Inspiring. Man CAN change.

@user-li4mu3hb9q 12 күн бұрын

Similar here.....hard man to know my Father, but this song .... man, this song, made me more determined than ever to get to KNOW him, wouldn't have him forever and thank god! I had the best 7 years of my life with him and was able to look after him in his last year as he was dying of cancer

@vegaswillie 23 күн бұрын

"You can listen as well as you hear". That's a message we could all use.

@bostonwhofan 24 күн бұрын

Whoever directed the video was brilliant in how first they showed the children's choir and then they showed the adult choir. The children have no idea how quickly life goes, and they will be in the adult choir in the blink of an eye.

@dow311 24 күн бұрын

I never notice the age of the choirs, it took me awhile to notice.

@marksawicki3595 24 күн бұрын

First, let me start off by saying that I think I've watched this video about 20 times and today was the first day that I noticed the adult choir on the other side, and without looking at any comments first, I must point out Secondly, pine observing this and combining that with the the lesson from this song is that I saw the kids choir as of course the third generation but I saw the adults as the third generation and I kind of saw the band in the middle as the middle generation which is trying to tell both sides how to deal their parents and their children,, respectively. I totally adds a new dimension to this MV that I really appreciate. This is by far my favorite song of theirs, but only I think my second favorite song is Par Avion. It's strange I know, but it hits me just right.

@marksawicki3595 24 күн бұрын

Sorry, adults as 1st gen.

@ianlove1215 24 күн бұрын

You picked my thoughts! Play this song every year on my dad's birthday

@estranhokonsta 24 күн бұрын

Yeah. The choir is even more powerful when one remember its significance in drama.

@annahanguiano8931 23 күн бұрын

The 80's was a magical decade. I miss it.

@kennethwydick6948 23 күн бұрын

“I’m sure I heard his echo in my baby’s newborn tears”. Gets me every time 😢

@joelhammond4162 24 күн бұрын

Paul Carrack's vocals, chef's kiss! What a great singer, amazing voice.

@Rolling_Ronnie 22 күн бұрын

We're seeing him live later this year, he's still got the voice! He's also a brilliant songwriter, keyboard player and guitarist

@timothywolfe3891 18 күн бұрын

Agree 100%

@kevinhennessy1615 23 күн бұрын

This Song Is a Musical Masterpiece

@embraceyourweirdness70 23 күн бұрын

My father was an alcoholic for most of my life. In '94 he was diagnosed with cancer, and he stopped drinking and smoking. I finally had a chance to really talk to him until he passed in '95. I'm thankful that I had that time to spend with him. I was there the day he passed. I told him l loved him, and he said it back to me. I miss him every day....

@sallyphillips9175 23 күн бұрын

I can't listen to this without tearing up, and I still have both my parents. My mom is 80, and my dad will be at the end of this month. I remember when it came out and I first heard it, I nearly crumpled in tears. It just hits hard.

@brianwhitaker3854 24 күн бұрын

I’ve heard this song hundreds of times and it still gets me. Every single time.

@DavidLender 24 күн бұрын

Yep. Same.

@aingealtara1479 3 күн бұрын

.. Me too.. It's all in Poul Carrack's voice.. And he still got this amazingly beautiful voice..

@tonycapuccidj2652 24 күн бұрын

It moves you to tears... the chorus and the voice of Paul Carrack.

@glockensig 23 күн бұрын

I lost my father when I was five years old. This song came out while my wife was carrying our first son....so you can imagine....hard song to forget!

@canonndaleguy3658 24 күн бұрын

As you grow older you realise no matter what you have or what you own, You can't buy time.

@simonchesterfield7517 24 күн бұрын

Absolutely

@sallyphillips9175 23 күн бұрын

Powerful words, and so true.

@enolastraight577 23 күн бұрын

And all your money won't another minute buy.

@robertljazz2796 19 күн бұрын

Time waits for no One!!!!!

@larrybrickey1133 23 күн бұрын

Song of the Year at the Grammys.

@timr5490 24 күн бұрын

Some songs in popular music are important, this is one of those songs.

@EtherealForever 24 күн бұрын

Agreed 👍

@waterdonkey 24 күн бұрын

My father and I had our differences. I was fortunate enough to tell him how much I loved him and thanked him for life before he died. This song is like no other.

@timr5490 24 күн бұрын

This song inspired me to kind of have a heart to heart with my father, we were closer because of it. So thankful we came together before he passed.

@horstschafer1839 24 күн бұрын

Can't help myself, everytime I hear it, I cry. As an 51 year old. Mainly the last minute or the last verses. This song hits hard to the soul.

@DavidLender 24 күн бұрын

Same. 53 years old. Tears every time.

@KC-pc8ou 24 күн бұрын

"You can listen as well as you hear"

@richardconnolly4835 23 күн бұрын

When I was a teenager, I thought my Dad didn't know what he was talking about. By the time I was 30, I realized he was wiser than I thought and at the least I understood where he was coming from.

@danacasey8543 23 күн бұрын

My dad was my hero. I'm glad I got to let him know before he was gone. He called me Number One Daughter because I was first born, and he has spent so much time in Asia. He was a US Navy fighter pilot for 27 years, and I was a rebellious teen when he got back from his last of 3 tours in Vietnam. He had so much patience and strength. I was the only one of my siblings to see and speak with him before he passed from cancer in 2009, and our last words to each other were "I love you." I miss him every day, and wish I was still learning from him.

@BrianHale-kl7zd 24 күн бұрын

Mike is the guy in the video with his son,Paul Carrack is the singer.There is so much of Paul Carrack that you need to react to.

@cocoemrick1903 24 күн бұрын

"I think I caught his spirit, later that same year." My dad and I didn't see eye to eye on much. I was a difficult child of the 70's and did the exact opposite of what he wanted me to do. I left home young, only 16 years old. On May 21, 1975, 3 months before my 18th birthday, I gave birth to my first child, a son. 6 days later, after just getting home from the hospital, my dad died. I loved him and I knew that he loved me. My world was forever changed in ways I would only understand many years later. My son is now nearly 49 years old. Our relationship has been strained throughout the years resulting in an 8 year estrangement from him and my grandchildren. I was never good enough, rich enough or refined enough for him and his wife. My heart is so broken! Thanks be to God, I was blessed with another son in May of 1987. He married the sweetest girl and they have blessed me with 2 beautiful granddaughters that are my reason to live! (Sorry, didn't mean to write a book but this song gets me very emotional, every time.)

@keetahbrough 24 күн бұрын

i can relate.. no apology necessary. xo

@DavidLender 24 күн бұрын

I can understand. Luckily, though, my father is still around. Prayers for you and your family!

@wendyryder2708 24 күн бұрын

God Bless you!

@johnpage-tb6re 23 күн бұрын

We all make mistakes. When my old dad was dying of cancer he would say how lucky he was and he had no regrets. Soon I will be 71. I am only now realising just how lucky I have been too. I was definitely punching above my weight with my wife but unlike my dad I have made so many mistakes; some of them howlers and I have so many, many regrets. And I can do nothing about it now.

@justme2 23 күн бұрын

You don't have to see eye to eye. Make peace with him. If he wants to carry that chip on his shoulders,..that's on him. When you reach the end of your journey, you'll feel good about yourself that you made the effort. I promise.

@laurawallis7093 24 күн бұрын

Paul Carrack was the lead singer of most of the Mike and the Mechenics songs. You should listen to his song 'when you walk in the room' its awesome. Mike Rutherford is the guitarest in the white jacket.

@jorinkema9877 23 күн бұрын

I cared for my dad for four years. 24/7. Left my husband and kids who are 2000 miles away. I had my hand on his heart when he died. I had 4 beautiful and difficult years spending his last days with him. He died 3 weeks after his 100 years

@jopat1424 24 күн бұрын

Silent Running by them is good.❤

@clannad99germany70 24 күн бұрын

This is my favorite song, was on the first album of that band in 1985. Great song,

@brucemckenna7035 23 күн бұрын

Tears...lots of tears! I didn't have a great relationship with my father. He was very old fahioned, and apparently, didn't want children. When us children were born he was out working as much as possible and seemed only to be in for meals and sleep. I am a father now and relate so much on the same level with my son. I love him, admire him and respect him so much.

@mrtonyo1965 24 күн бұрын

My dad and I had issues, and my 2 sons I tried to do what is right, and I had a long talk with my dad, 5 days before he died. I’m grateful for our talk, and when the 2 grand kids came into my life, I love enjoying the new love’s in my life. My advice to parents, have discussions with them often, and teach kindness, a work ethic, and love God. Hug them often, and keep them safe.

@tommack9395 24 күн бұрын

All relationships are reciprocal, the older generation hands down experience and love for them, what the younger generation does with that shapes the future.

@greglambert2928 24 күн бұрын

The lead singer is Paul Carrack. He was also the lead singer for a group called Ace which has a big hit with '' How Long '' worth a listen.

@arnoesco4889 23 күн бұрын

Also with the band called squeeze … tempted by the fruit of another.

@kathyczartoryski1270 24 күн бұрын

This song makes me cry every time I listen to it

@Konzong 24 күн бұрын

"Silent Running" is another deep meaning song from Mike & the Mechanics.

@jeffreymackay4343 24 күн бұрын

This song always brings me to tears. More so now after my father passes. We never saw eye to eye, and he passed before I could ever sit and talk with him.

@luisrodriguez-mb7cc 24 күн бұрын

Mike Rutherford with Mike and the Mechanics, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel on their own were part of the Band Genesis, they made Great music when they were together, as well as when they separated from the Band. It comes to show you talent can never be put down in any sense.

@Nana_Reads 23 күн бұрын

Tony Banks was the other consistent member he, Phil and Mike continued with Genesis after Peter left in the early 80’s for a solo career. That is when Phil took over as lead singer after none of their auditions to replace Peter worked out.

@joelhammond4162 24 күн бұрын

I think I caught his spirit Later that same year I'm sure I heard his echo In my baby's new born tears Love this verse ❤

@melissagerber7231 24 күн бұрын

Me, too.

@cocoemrick1903 23 күн бұрын

My favorite as well. I experienced it.

@curtismarsh4528 24 күн бұрын

A Testament to the talent of the band Genesis. Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, all individually and collectively brilliant.

@clannad99germany70 24 күн бұрын

The mastermind of Genesis sound was more Tony Banks, but he sadly failed in terms of a solo career as Mike, Pete and Phil had so much.

@jxchamb 24 күн бұрын

Now that I'm nearly 50 this song hits so differently. As a kid I loved this song but never paid attention to the lyrics and didn't know what it was about. All I knew was that was a great song that my dad loved it.

@catfishandcoleslaw 24 күн бұрын

30+ years later and hundreds of listens- reactions and all, still brings a tear. Classic message.

@het53 24 күн бұрын

Guitarist for Genesis.

@clannad99germany70 24 күн бұрын

and bassist and cofounder of Genesis.

@andreadeamon6419 24 күн бұрын

An amazing musician. Same for Tony Banks (my friend in 7th grade was absolutely in love with him - i never heard of the band until i met her. Way before Phil was singing)

@BRIDINC1972 24 күн бұрын

I'm 52 now, but lost my father to cancer when I was 16( the same year this song came out). My mom is now 82 and we as a family are at the point of realising she's slowing down and won't with us for too much longer. It was hard as a teenager to lose my father and as the youngest and the only one still at home Mom and I had at least 4 or 5 years together dealing with the loss . I've only now began to get myself ready for the next part. Only my mom and my husband's mom are left of that generation we lost his father 6 years ago and it's strange to realise that we will soon be the older generation especially when I'm already a great Aunt twice over, next will be Granny. That's why this song still resonates

@anitawright7169 24 күн бұрын

This song gets me deep in my heart. This came out shortly after my father passed away and I was not there the day he died. We got along and he got to see my sons. They were 4 and 3 years old. Love your reactions!

@deborahdennehy9937 17 күн бұрын

I'm now almost 64 & have always loved this song. Did you know that Mike is the man in the white suit with his guitar? Such an amazing soulful song.

@L.A.Tex_Norway 24 күн бұрын

This song always makes me cry. It makes me think about my late father, who passed away suddenly 20 years ago aged 62. He was absent from my life from my age of 8 til 28 , due to his alcoholism. I saw him only twice in those years. He wasn't able to function as a father, and slowly spiralled down the alcohol route. And as I am writing this..... the tears starts pouring 🥺

@bradevans5566 24 күн бұрын

❤

@Mare_bear738 24 күн бұрын

I remember this song! This song was heartfelt, and so was your reaction. ❤

@michaelwelsh7362 24 күн бұрын

My favorite line you can listen as well as you hear🎶🎶🎶

@jhood758 24 күн бұрын

Wow, I forgot all about this song. Each generation blames the previous one for something. Very powerful if you’ve ever lost a parent. I lost my dad March 28th a few years ago. I told my dad I loved him before he left us. I was a carbon copy of him and we butted heads when I was a teenager. As an adult I can say I’m proud to be just like him. Tell them before it’s too late and you’ll have no regrets.

@timothywolfe3891 18 күн бұрын

I had this opportunity with my uncle. Had a great relationship with him for the last 8 or 10 years of his life. I am so incredibly happy I made the effort to clear the air.

@phillight8651 18 күн бұрын

My father passed in 83 at 48, he wanted me to study computer science, I wanted to be an auto mechanic. Boy was I wrong! Can't hold back the tears at this song! I'm 68 now!

@jeh58 24 күн бұрын

I lost my dad when I was 19 and stationed over seas. We had a lot of unresolved issues, and this song give me tears every time I hear it. For those who have a good relationship with all of their family members may be it doesn't hit as deep as it does to those of us that it does apply.

@Royal_BLT 23 күн бұрын

🇨🇦 When I first clicked on this reaction, I wondered where you had put the tissues ! 🇨🇦

@truckrboat 24 күн бұрын

The lyrics were not written by Mike Rutherford but his cowriter, BA Robertson (who had just had the birth of his son, not Mike Rutherford) after both their fathers had died. The singer on this track is Paul Carrack former lead singer of the band Squeeze which you also need to check out, Tempted the main single they had

@MeMe-mq4zu 24 күн бұрын

Paul Carrickfergus dad died when he was young the 3 of them had this in common losing their fathers

@seanscanlon9067 24 күн бұрын

@@MeMe-mq4zu I think autocomplete or predictive text got involved here with Carrickfergus.

@clannad99germany70 24 күн бұрын

But Mike composed the song, but the lyrics are in cooperation of both, even they are written by BA Robertson.

@pauloaraujo3824 24 күн бұрын

Lindo,adoro.te pai e mãe 😢😢😢

@RabbiSteve 24 күн бұрын

Paul Carrack sang lead on Squeeze’s “Tempted”. But he was not a regular member nor lead singer for Squeeze. He was more of a guest star. His group Ace had a hit song “How Long?”, and he has sung with many others.

@jowbloe3673 24 күн бұрын

Not sad? Uplifting?! The opening verse is enough to start my tears.

@mickeylangley7963 23 күн бұрын

The lead singer here is Paul Carrack, who has been touring with Eric Clapton the last few years. He's playing the organ on a lot of Clapton live KZfaq videos.

@CharleneRoozRE 19 күн бұрын

The very first time I heard this song, my Mom and I were getting our hair done in preparation for my Dad's funeral. We thought we'd treat ourselves... but this destroyed both of us. I'll never ever forget it.

@harpergras 24 күн бұрын

Glad you are reacting to this song. One of the all-time great songs.

@joolstrout8036 24 күн бұрын

I am so glad you reacted to this song. A song for fathers and sons. It kills me a little bit every time I hear it. I think anyone who has lost their father, no matter the relationship, cannot helped but be moved. Thank you so much. Great reaction.

@guywillis1281 24 күн бұрын

This song has always made me a little emotional too. I had an outstanding relationship with my father,and in fact my entire family; but it's never been lost on me how precious and valuable that relationship is. I'm sorry for anyone who has experienced this type of pain and I pray for you all. Being able to leave absolutely nothing on the table with my father has been something that I've never taken for granted, and it's something I try to carry with me through all of my interactions. To those who are experiencing this now but still have a chance to mend it, do yourself a favor and make the first move. Even if it means sucking down some pride to get the conversation started, you'll love yourself for doing it. Great reaction as always, Phil and Sam. Love you guys

@Jude_196 24 күн бұрын

POIGNANT SONG!! LOVE IT!! Thanks for reacting to it!! HUGS!

@TrianglesAndCircles 23 күн бұрын

I didn't get along with my Dad until I was about 40 years old. Then we discovered each other for the first time. We still enjoy each other. He was born in 1936. I was born in 1970. Two different periods in time but really the same world where it matters the most.😊❤

@alex35agm 23 күн бұрын

I saw them along with The Outfield,at Ontario Place back in the nineties, and it was a great show.This song is very touching and anyone who loses their parents,will feel it.

@stefanfalke8041 17 күн бұрын

Myself being 56 now and having lost my dad to colon cancer in 2004 when he was only 63 and too young to die, this song resonates, although i did tell him everything i wanted to and that which i didn't i now that he knew that, we had such a strong bond, I still feel his presence sometimes and my mom who passed in 2019. They aren't really gone as long as we remember them.

@selwynhingston9484 2 күн бұрын

You know when my dad passed I stayed hard for my younger siblings and didn't shed any tears , but listening to this song I just can't stop the river of tears streaming down my face. I wish I didn't find this song.😢

@fionaspath3332 24 күн бұрын

Love this song...My father was dying when I found out that I was pregnant with my youngest son and I was able to let him know before he passed...2 days later.... 💛

@BlackGuardXIII 23 күн бұрын

All I need is a Miracle is another epic song by them. ❤

@gigyoung7181 19 сағат бұрын

This song hit hard for me: March ‘89 my dad unexpectedly passed away(in the morning). I was across the country in CA and only 19; I immediately flew back and had to decide whether to go view him before he was cremated…I was anxious about driving over to the crematorium and stopped to place a call, and was actually hoping the place would talk me out of going through with it. They explained that a person being cremated doesn’t get the same preservative treatment and may be a bit distressing to see after 3-4 days. That’s all it took for me to get back in my Ford Escort and head home. Of course, The Living Years started with the ignition, I’d never heard it before and the tears just flowed. CATHARSIS

@garyjohnson7133 24 күн бұрын

I can’t get through that song beautiful song without tearing up thinking about my wonderful father that passed away.🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

@sarahpagett9191 23 күн бұрын

This song is beautiful and always makes me cry

@stuartarmstrong5190 23 күн бұрын

The older I get, the more powerful this becomes. By the way, Mike (Rutherford) is the bearded guitarist - the singer is Paul Carrack. This band have done some great tracks you should listen to and it is also worth checking out Paul Carrack's solo stuff - he is a fantastic singer.

@js.3490 23 күн бұрын

I was 16 years old when this song was released. I thought that it was a nice song but I was 16...so..other things took more of my attention. I am in my 50's now. This song, like other songs and other pieces of literature hit you more profoundly when you live "The Living Years". Some messages you hear but only when you live them do you truly understand. This is a song that fits perfectly in one's middle years as one needs to live and experience first.

@jasonlouis697 22 күн бұрын

This song. I enjoyed it when it came out. Nearly 20 years later, my Dad was lying in a hospital bed. I'd worked the night shift and he was in a coma. Mom talked me into going home to sleep. When I arrived home, I had a message from her that my uncle was coming to get me because Dad had passed and they were waiting for me to arrive. I've always regretted not getting to say goodbye. This song has always resonated with me for that reason - not exactly the intent of the lyrics, but close enough for me. I still want to talk to my Dad.

@michamendalka9902 23 күн бұрын

I love songs made by Mike & The Mechanics thanks for doing this song

@arnoesco4889 23 күн бұрын

The great Paul Carrack on the vocals.

@southernbella6535 22 күн бұрын

I'm 58, this song says a lot we don't think about when were younger. This song always was so great thanks for reminding me of it. They had other hits, please check them out as well . Keep great music alive :)

@christopherten-eyck4473 24 күн бұрын

This one made me cry. I lost my DAD TO COVID YEARS AGO. I TRY TO REMEMBER ALL OF THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. THANKS FOR ANOTHER AWESOME REACTION. HELLO FROM PA USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤❤

@waynevarrelman9363 23 күн бұрын

Amazing song with Amazing lyrics, Beautiful message .

@Stonehombre1 22 күн бұрын

Makes me cry EVERY TIME I hear this song !!!!!

@BillO964 24 күн бұрын

So much I wish I had talked about with both my Mom and Dad before they died. I am 70 now and am trying hard not to make those mistakes and missed opportunities with my 2 sons.

@rk41gator 11 күн бұрын

Some of the BEST lyrics ever written.

@SG-js2qn 24 күн бұрын

People tend to emphasize the differences within the family, which can be a bit harmful, a bit of a distortion and a cause for withdrawal and isolation. My father was vulnerable to that, seeing himself as different from the rest of the family, but the truth, so far as I could see it, is that there was no one on earth closer to him in his looks, his characteristics, his nature, and interests than his son, me. And my siblings, who didn't spend as much time with him, still reflected parts of his character. He seemed to be unaware of the distance he kept putting between himself and the rest of the family. So it's not just the kids striking off on their own and rejecting the older generation. It can be parents emphasizing the differences and not recognizing themselves in their children.

@nealm6764 24 күн бұрын

Not to say it is all the father's fault that distances form with a son, because it isn't, but your post struck a nerve with me concerning my own father. I am in my 60's now and he is passed, but I see now that he didn't like certain aspects of himself and seeing the same things in me pushed him away. Some of the things were even subconscious as he didn't admit them to himself.

@SG-js2qn 24 күн бұрын

@@nealm6764 Right, it's not necessarily a matter of one generation against the other. It can be not wanting to acknowledge parts of self that are reflected, or possibly related to the blending of parental influences in the kids. My parents divorced, and part of the difficulty my father experienced might have been from a tendency to see too much of mother in us kids. I'm sure it was like a 50-50 blend, but he may have overlooked that 50% that was his own nature. 50% ... that's a cup half full or half empty sort of thing. I look like him, sound like him, my mannerisms are his. Everyone could see it. I'm not a clone, but there is nobody closer to being him. He's gone now, and he and I were in good shape with our relationship before he passed, so i don't have regrets and I'm not moaning about them. I'm just trying to point out a dynamic for people who still have their fathers, so that if there's a problem, maybe they can find a new understanding and resolve it.

@GrahamG76 24 күн бұрын

Great reaction. Sad meaning to the song it’s about regretting not saying more to your father when they was alive. Something one of the writers went through.

@eugenejulson8742 23 күн бұрын

It still brings tears.

@danielkarlsson258 24 күн бұрын

One of my fav songs ever. Thanks for a great reaction!

@Popskull-yl9gn 22 күн бұрын

As a metal head being stuck at work with the home town radio station, this song was always a relief.

@cyndianderson7056 22 күн бұрын

My dad passed in 2019, after I hadn't seen him for a few years. This song describes our relationship perfectly. It was a difficult one, but I always loved him. We just didn't agree on most things. I would give anything to take it back. To visit him more. To try to understand him more.

@lambo2655 6 күн бұрын

Beautiful lyrics always leaves me in tears when I hear this song especially after losing mom too young from cancer.😥

@ColinRichardson-fl1jy 23 күн бұрын

Heard this song back in the eighties and it totally resonated with my own feelings about our relationship. My father was in New Zealannd and I was in Australia and we didn't communicate to often. He passed away in 1993 and flew over for the funeral and on the plane I remembered this song and discussed it with family and we played it at the beginning of the church service. Lots of people cried so it certainly hit a nerve. Cried myself today hearing it again. Thankyou

@crowflight719 8 күн бұрын

I'm 61 years old now. In my younger years I made a lot of mistakes. I hope and pray that the younger generations are able to make their own mistakes as well. Its our mistakes that are our greatest teachers.

@stevenseul361 24 күн бұрын

Big Genesis fan and when Mike did this solo album.. Went and bought this when it came out. Great Album. Hit it out of the park again you two. ❤

@c.k.8412 22 күн бұрын

This song brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it.

@seandobson6221 21 күн бұрын

Such a great song! Mike is Mike Rutherford of Genesis. This song will pull on your heart strings.

@scottromer8584 23 күн бұрын

Great message for everyone and their different circumstances. My father passed away suddenly from an aneurysm less than 4 months away from my wedding. I am the 10th kid out of 11 and never told him how thankful and appreciative I was for all he did for us and all of his sacrifices. Got married in 1991, made sure I told my mother my feelings at my wedding, mother and groom dance. Really good song and reaction!

@brettwilkie3833 13 күн бұрын

This was a hit just around the time my father passed so it was always hits me hard. It not only talks about the unexplored show of love between father & son, but also the fact that the love is strong & still very really there even if not openly expressed. My so was born two months prior to his passing

@jill-go7gd 24 күн бұрын

Silent Running by this group is also amazing

@beckiramsey9561 23 күн бұрын

Wow! I haven’t heard this for so long, what a great one!!❤❤❤ Thanks for reacting to this one, many of your reactions bring back many memories!❤❤

@needaband 22 күн бұрын

Makes me emotional every time. Reminds of my Dad who has passed.

@TP-fo9yc 22 күн бұрын

I had a great relationship with my dad, and I will always be grateful for this. But this song hits hard. It is the last song my dad and I listened to together and he commented that he really liked it. 3 days later my dad passed away, very unexpectedly. Now I cry every time I hear this song! I did, however, enjoy your reaction and reading the comments. Thank you. ❤

@florianoroso6489 20 күн бұрын

My song for my dad was cats in the cradle but when he died I looked at his life and realised that he did the best he could for us I now hear the living years and cry every time I hear it

@AgunziLFC 22 күн бұрын

One of the best lyrics in the song is: You can listen as well as you hear. Everyone wants to talk, but few want to listen. Thats the key, knowing when to listen, and when to talk. Not only just listening, but actually taking in what is being said. You may have valid points, and by all means share them. But that doesnt mean the other person doesnt. Say your piece, but then listen to what others have to say. Great song.