Living Years -Mike + Mechanics (Mike Rutherford/B.A. Robertson) cover live at Phillips Crab Deck

[@the.mr.beacher]

2024 and still the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Thank you!!!

[@mikesharpsongs]

@@the.mr.beacher thank YOU, kind sir!

[@2460welshguards]

No recording studio, no backing vocals , no editing crew , just a guy in a mall with a plug in amp ... brilliant

[@bigteddy66]

Totally agree, a proper musician.

[@canefan17]

Yep

[@clevelandmortician3887]

He gets a lot of sound from his instrument

[@dandtintennessee7675]

Yep. Unfortunately the people with the most talent don't wind up playing stadium shows. This guys is very talented.

[@antoniovelazquez8356]

Talento desestimado y así como el hay tantos, le sale increíble la canción y sin los coros que yo pensaría que sin coro no se escucharía bien y le quedó maravillosa

[@jesusprof]

I can't understand why peopele don't stop to hear this incredible cover. Fully amazing guitar and voice. Thank's.

[@nipperdog7777]

I KNOW. I always stop. And always drop some cash.

[@BB-ue3lf]

People did stop 0:34

[@BB-ue3lf]

and 1:52

[@BB-ue3lf]

4:39

[@BB-ue3lf]

4:44

[@tommyk6719]

Imagine sitting and eating your appetizers while drinking your ice cold beer….this performer starts in on the “living years…..” Really gets you thinking. Show stopper for sure!

[@availablelight999]

Just lost my father at 9 06am a few days ago. We were never the best of friends but this song is him and me all day and I hope he's happier in that next place. Love you dad. Amazing cover.

[@brianruwoldt7422]

I'd just had a fight with my Dad that night and went to sleep listen to that song. I'd went to work as usual the next morning, about 10: 00 am I'd got a call from sister telling me dad had died. I was in shock, but my workmates helped me out. It's 30years since then, but l never forgotten about my Dad or that song. So people don't take the people that you love for granted.

[@mikesharpsongs]

@@brianruwoldt7422 #TRUTH !

[@kathybooth1408]

Wow!!! What talent this man has!

[@sportkiteflyer]

Michael Palmisano brought me here. Beautiful, man! Simply beautiful! ❤

[@sixstringjc]

Same!

[@mikesharpsongs]

@@sportkiteflyer thanks so much for coming! ☮💜🎶

[@brucepumphrey9225]

The great Paul Carrack would be proud. You deserve a crab cake!

[@d.cotrone8695]

Blown away! Paul Carrack would be proud!

[@briansandrabaker370]

I lost my Grandma 31 years ago and this song played on the radio just after I got word. The eery part of this video is that her last name is Phillips. Take a look at the name of the seafood restaurant behind the performer. This has happened many times with this song.

[@deborahriley8136]

Wow. Just. . .wow. 😢

[@DC-rs6bi]

Lovly tone to the voice mate 👌 keep banging them out, sticking it to the man the world needs it

[@patrickwolf4373]

Absolutely beautiful...just his voice, guitar and amp!! LOVE THIS!!! Thank you!!

[@paulaallen6649]

Stunenly Heartbreaking beautiful ...DADS AND SONS REACH OUT ...BREAK THE CYCLE ...from a daughter who never got that choice ❤❤❤

[@the_light_writer]

2014. A breath of fresh air. People weren't walking around like zombies wearing masks. They were truly living their lives. I miss those days.

[@chorlauheung4920]

You did a terrific cover of this very poignant, very profound, iconic song by Mike and the Mechanics.

[@jeannegiorgilli8172]

I lost my father to a very long illness when I was 19. THIS song was one that crushed me every time I heard it. This one and Leader of the Band. Chills!!!!! Thanks Mike!!!

[@mikesharpsongs]

@@jeannegiorgilli8172 Thanks so much Jeanne; I know your father is proud of all the light you share! ☮💜🎶🐾

[@mrbee3377]

Outstanding...this song hits close....came out the week my father died !

[@BCounC]

The crisp notes and melodic tunes from the guitar are truly something special. Lost my father 12 years ago at 50 to cancer and there are just songs that pull on those strings... thank you Michael Palmisano for sharing this wonderful cover by Michael Sharp. Maybe one day I'll be lucky enough to be strolling by to see Michael

[@fullcircle3357]

Someone give that man a record deal

[@PauIieWalnuts]

That dad walking by with his family around the beginning was clearly moved. Any dad can relate.

[@Mackan68]

What a fantastic rendition of this song. Great guitarwork and a soul easing voice! Best cover indeed.

[@Furriee]

Crazy skills, and a fantastic voice you have. Thank you for sharing.

[@judgeholden4208]

Transcendental and magical. If one ever needed proof of soul to soul direct communication... Well done to Michael Palmisano for sharing this absolutely remarkable performance. The world needs to know about Michael Sharp.

[@fortunato1957]

Your comment, not even two weeks ago, shows the everlasting deepness of this song. It's one of the best.

[@m118lr]

VERY well done man! Excellent acoustic version brother!

[@crabbyoldman8209]

Great. Thanks for making me cry my freakin eyes out. ...Life-long musician and singer here to tell you what an amazing job you have done with this song. With no disrespect whatsoever to the original, yours has hit me as deep and hard as any song ever has. Best of everything to you, sir!

[@DigitalDamager]

Thank you for this brother! My Grandpa passed away yesterday and this was his favorite song; I’m playing it at his funeral in a few days and this has been a massive inspiration!

[@mikesharpsongs]

So sorry to hear about your Grandpa; play your ❤ out!

[@garyt19651]

THANK YOU Micheal, Fantastic rendition of a song I hold close to my heart. This song could very well have been written about the relationship between my father an I . He passed away 51 years ago, 3 days after my 16th birthday, a traumatic experience I have NEVER gotten over. Keep up the great work !!!

[@fortunato1957]

That's quite similar to my experience. This song always hurts me hearing it, but it's still one of my favourites, because it's honest and touching.

[@loretobolanojr6507]

You are sooo good. Thank you for sharing your God-given talent. Keep it up, brother !

[@mikesharpsongs]

Thank YOU, Loreto!☮💜🎶

[@jpnatura4054]

Mike you are such one of the great musicians I have ever heard, You are capable to melt between voice and guitar in such manner that you could surf and fly inside this song

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

Wow.... Just Wow.

[@spencergroup]

Very talented. Should have had a huge applause for that.

[@dwsides4860]

Great job man,,, just a man and his guitar,, thank you so much for not using loopers and samples, this is so much better !

[@TEBerrigan]

Everything about this is just perfect. The guitar, voice, and something about all the people just casually walking by, and watching the random ones who stop for a bit to take it all in.

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

❤ well done young man what a contribution with your talent and voice god bless

[@troip2769]

Brings tears to my eyes...

[@lafreeway]

Man, that is so good. My son called me a few days ago and said he heard this song on the radio and wanted to tell me how much I meant to him. Really special to me. Thanks for posting.

[@garyt19651]

It's great your son did that. Neither my Dad or I said the things we should have said to each in the living years. I wish I had.

[@heathermiller5765]

Loved your rendition, and your voice could melt butter lol. Simply an amazing cover of an equally amazing song 😊

[@mattsmith1809]

Wow! Great voice and your guitar strumming style has SUCH a groove to it.

[@Tony-yp7ok]

Just came across this - what a beautiful version of this great song. Watching the dad and his son walk past in the background and seeing all the different age groups was very poignant. Thank you

[@liftpanic]

Excellent cover. This might be my favorite song and he really nails it.

[@unabrazoatodoslosbuenos]

Because of this song I made an effort to tell him how much I loved him. Sometimes we just need that little push. Great job. Rip.

[@fortunato1957]

Be proud of having done this step in the living years, guy! Believe me, I was too young to cope with all that when my dad passed away. Now I'm too old to rewind the clock.

[@MrMurph73]

I never liked this song before. After hearing this, I love it.

[@jimheckert5383]

Fantastic. Thanks 🇺🇸

[@random275]

Lovely right hand guitar style - I may do this one as my next video - yours was great..!! Cheers Phil

[@beakes28]

Way to ride that wave brother. Made it your own, didn’t go over the top yet showcased the heck out of it. You are in the pocket, on the wave and rolling.

[@PaliGap1]

A tough song to play despite the standard chords - and hard to sing too. You did a great job!

[@ryanlair71]

Unreal version of this. Such great finger picking.

[@paulabessant120]

Oh my ... this is what beautiful sounds like .....

[@checkitout611]

You stopped that kid right in his tracks to take a listen ..... nice job! Sounded great and full and that's not easy as a lot is going on in this song!

[@nickmoan8223]

This is absolutely fantastic. Raw talent and real music right there. I could simply listen too your voice all day

[@aspekti2]

So beautiful and powerful bro, that's soul in all of it's meanings. All the new technology in the music industry has made people to not be able to recognize pure, raw talent anymore, and the proof is the people walking pass.. All the best Michael and much love, thank you for this amazing 5,34 minutes

[@jimmyhjorth8580]

I'm really enjoying this song!!!❤ I love his sound 😍 The guitar 🎸 sounds great 👍

[@steelz78]

Damn. This guy is filthy talented.

[@emielnijland4643]

you did a great job at making me cry. ;) July 11th it will be 19 years ... My father died of a heart attack. I never got to say goodbye or anything else. He never met my wife and he never got the chance to see his grandsons.

[@tombrownsings9330]

This song became dear to me as it was released at the same time my own father was in a coma and not expected to live. Thank you for performing it so well.

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Here I am again seven years later enjoying this timeless gem

[@eamonnmorris5331]

Great singing, playing, sense of rhythm, chording .. the whole package! So why do people just walk on by? Because they don't KNOW! If someone hasn't told them it's good, or cool, or whatever ... then they simply DON'T KNOW. That's also the state of the whole music business, incidentally.

[@aidansmyth6480]

I'm 8 years late here but I just wanted to say what a super job your did with this Michael. Great rendition and your voice is superb. Hoping you and all loved ones are doing well.

[@mikesharpsongs]

Thanks so much Aiden! We are all fantastic; I hope the same for you☮💜🎶

[@Danny_Grant]

This is something special. Thanks. Outstanding performance

[@JonDunnmusician]

Outstanding 🎹

[@frankfossaceca9616]

This Is Brilliant. Great Voice !!!!

[@bobbyflanagan154]

I am so glad I found this!!! Beautiful voice. Powerful and super smooth.

[@mikesharpsongs]

@@bobbyflanagan154 thanks so much for your kindness!☮💜🎶

[@southernexposure27]

Hands down best Living Years cover on KZbin. Thank you for sharing. You have provided serious enjoyment.

[@tatatonio]

Beautiful rendition! Just beautiful!

[@keithcasey866]

Beautifully done. ❤ thanks for posting.

[@filiperocha4466]

Excellent interpretation of a beautiful and classic theme! Thank you very much Michael. Merry Christmas to everyone! Greetings from Portugal 🎈🎼💙💛

[@vincentvangough2008]

One word.....TALENT

[@Kkvta]

Better than the original, please release this on spotify if possible!

[@herneeblues]

Great cover bud, one of my all time favs! Keep it up!

[@soniareyes6405]

Wow!! What talent this guy has!! I love this song!!

[@mikesharpsongs]

Thank you so much, Sonia!☮💜🎶

[@golfmex3]

Its amazing to hear that song in your great version. Respect. Sounds perfekt

[@RandyLebedow]

Outstanding performance

[@JaxKona]

Brilliant! Thank-you!

[@MrWoodyanders]

Excellent and heartfelt.

[@macman3175]

Nice voice Mike, I do that song as well.

[@gerrymcglynn7390]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 BRILLIANT 👏 AND BEAUTIFUL 💯 👏 GOD BLESS YOU SIR 💯 👏 🙏.

[@alcondragon]

Absolutely Outstanding

[@keithparry1111]

the Lord has gifted you bro! make it last forever and use it all to his glory!

[@olliefleming6860]

Wow 👏👏👏

[@DrivetimeRadio]

By mistake I clicked on this video. The mistake would have really compounded if I wouldn't have stayed.I hope there were people in front of you because the 100 or so that walked behind you had no idea what was going on, Thanks for adding five minutes of beauty and feeling to my day!

[@AwkwardTruths]

Wow, Michael nailed it. Great cover.

[@mikesharpsongs]

Thanks so much, sir!

[@florentmlnr2713]

Who finally came here after the last american horror story episode ? I became fan of this song ... this cover is actually better than the original .... love

[@yvonneglenister9792]

Pure class. Thank you for sharing.

[@roochalana4652]

What a amazing performance... good luck brother....

[@derec85]

What a voice!

[@dilshansenanayake4079]

You did it amazing God bless

[@jimwaller5465]

This is just beautiful.. Wow!

[@davidgill1583]

Absolutely Brilliant cover.

[@dallasreese8416]

Excellent work, Michael. Your tone is similar to Paul Carrack's. Nice.

[@indycustommade3568]

By far the best cover of this song I have heard. Great job.

[@Rosspilot]

Very nice . . . one of my favorite songs . . .

[@TheHeartoftheMusic1]

A really nice job. One of the things that amazes me while watching this video. No one stopped to hear what was really happening. Far too busy to stop and listen to the minstrel.

[@vitaminkplus]

Thank you for recording and sharing this. ❤

[@ChristineGibbons-s8r]

This version is just fantastic what a singer😊

[@eebsterscorner809]

What kills me are the people just walking by this incredible performance.

[@Guitargate]

Just hearing your version of this tune. I love it man. Can't wait to see you again!

[@mikesharpsongs]

Thanks brother, looking forward to it!

[@rotolaberto]

Fantastica versione. Complimenti, bravissimo

[@sedhanaliyanage6488]

What a brilliant performance 🎉😊 keep it up man