Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years (REACTION) First Time Hearing it

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[@daveloboda1769]

A wonderful, emotive song beautifully sung by the great voice of Paul Carrack.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Such a great song!

[@sasapejcin3568]

He should have been more popular with a voice like this! It's so pleasant to ears!

[@TripletDad3]

This is a brilliantly written song. A lot of wisdom delivered in a few minutes.

[@threekidzmom04]

Oh, the innocence of those children singing those emotional lyrics always brings the tears out of me. Also having those two very different generations singing together is heart wrenching!

[@dreamcruzer4743]

I agree. Very powerful moment.

[@shirleydurr411]

The lyrics don't ask people to change except to LISTEN to each other.

[@chitownlee]

I can never get through this song without my eye's filling up with tear's...

[@threekidzmom04]

Me too! I start as soon as the song starts!

[@barbaramelville337]

@@chitownlee me too 😢😢😢

[@rayfaircloth8253]

This is one of the greatest songs of all time!!

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

As someone else stated, Mike Rutherford, the guitarist and the man with the child in the video, helped start Genesis, that Phil Collins resumed after Peter Gabriel left. This song resonates with me so much. My father was in hospice from metastatic cancer, dementia from the cancer as it went to his brain. I got a call from the hospice facility saying my dad had fallen but was ok, then 30 minutes later I got another call stating he was unresponsive and they didknow how it was going to go. By the time I got there, he was gone. I knew it was coming, but it came so fast. So, yeah, a beautiful, but heartbreaking song. Thank you to whomever suggested it, and thank you, Saeed, for your genuine reaction to this. Much love to you and your family. ❤😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely need to check out that group too. This song has so much wisdom in it. As you say life can change in the blink of an eye and it can be over before we know it. Definitely a reminder to spend as much time as we can with the people we love. Thank you for watching and being so open! Much love to you and your family 🫂❤️

[@johnmcdermid6896]

A life lesson, who's cutting onions..Paul Carrick has a great voice...

[@blackbird8900]

This song resonates even more since I lost my Dad a few years ago. I was fortunate to be present at the end and could articulate everything I needed to say. Sadly he passed from ALS which is such a devastating illness. He was unable to speak by the end, but was completely mentally aware. If only I could have heard him tell me he loved me one last time. But fortunately I knew.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Sorry to hear about your dad. I imagine he said it many times mentally. This song has definitely reminded me to reconsider some things.

[@blackbird8900]

@@SaeedReacts. thank you for your thoughtful words. My relationship with my Mum on the other hand has always been challenging and I should certainly try to heed your advice. Always easier theoretically, but life rarely unfolds that way.

[@angelbulldog4934]

@blackbird8900 And it makes me so grateful my dad and I were never at odds with each other, even when we disagreed. I miss the heck out of him but I have peace in his absence. What a gift that is.

[@BrentWeiner]

Father and Son by Cat Stevens, and Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapin are two other great father-son strained relationship songs worth listening to. Both very moving.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I reacted to Cats in The Cradle. Will add your other recommendation too my list. Thanks.

[@barbaramelville337]

That 😢😢😢😢😢 makes me cry every time I hear it 😢😢

[@fabian4ever69]

This has always made me cry since I first heard it in 1988 when I was in college.

[@davidholwell2060]

Have been bought up with this song. So beautiful and therapeutic for so many. Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SaeedReacts.]

Amazing song! Thanks for watching.

[@steveullrich7737]

Lots of wisdom in these lyrics. We all can listen as well as hear.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Most people only listen to respond but not hear what you are actually saying.

[@rk41gator]

So concise is so true. Wonderfully written.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

GREAT TIMELESS SONG

[@firefighterchick]

This is a beautiful song with such a deep meaning. Mike and the Mechanic have quite a few great songs. When I lost my mom to cancer i was grateful that this didn't pertain to us. We were always close and I was there when she lost her battle. There are times when some relationships are toxic and distance is a good thing. Other times it's like the lyrics portray so well. To not allow pride and bitterness to keep us from bridging the gap.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Its a very powerful song. Sorry to hear about your loss. I definitely relate to your statement about distance being good in some relationships. But i also resonate with this song to break the generational curse with my own daughter. And make sure she always feel safe to talk to me about anything.

[@TheNotedHero]

Mike is a master of intelligent, moving lyrics to tell a story and put you in someone's shoes. Their song "Another Cup Of Coffee" is another masterful example that I think you'll really appreciate.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Interesting title! Thanks !

[@tonybennett4159]

I'm a retired junior school teacher. While I was working we had a poster pinned on the notice board. It featured criticism of the younger generation, complaining they were disrespectful, selfish, had bad manners etc. At the bottom was the name of the person who wrote it. It was Socrates. It was a lesson to always keep an open mind and not to be judgemental. I've never forgotten it and sometimes think that because we are more mature and possess greater knowledge, that it's the older generation that should set the example by listening, then we will have earned respect rather than thinking it's our right.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for taking the time to share this!

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

"Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills and Nash (also by CSNY), originally written by Graham Nash while he was still with the Hollies.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely want to check out their music too. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@blackbird8900]

@@SaeedReacts.Graham Nash you might be interested to know was the great love of Joni Mitchell. He is the one the song River is written about. The Crosby Stills and Nash song Our House is about the house (and relationship) Joni and Graham shared in Laurel Canyon California.

[@chrispavlich9656]

If you haven’t already, give a listen to a song called Everything I Own by a group named Bread. It’s right up this alley. Also, there is one called Jealous of the Angels by Jenn Bostic that is really touching as well. Enjoyed this very much.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Basically, the living years need to be the loving years, not the prideful years {'swallow it' is the best advice you ever heard}

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I was 30 when my dad died, 1990. He died on the day before his passing. So heartbreaking. Amazing song to listen to, I'm 64 now & have a son, my daughter, who has 2 brilliant children - my grandchild who I adore too. This song is so incredible with the words & lyrics, love it.

[@tigg1972]

Wow. This song came out when I was in my teens. I haven't heard it in 30 years. All of a sudden I get it. Having 2 boys of my own (teenagers) this song hits home. I think I need to call my dad.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Mike Rutherford formed Genesis late sixties with Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, Chris Stewart and Tony Banks. Mike and the Mechanics, started in 1985 with vocalists Paul Carrack and Paul Young, was a very successful side project, when Phil Collins was busy with his solo career. I love this song, my father could talk a lot but never left much room for questions, I think. And in hindsight, I would have loved to hear more about his life.

[@GryLi]

I am glad i had the hard talk with my farver before he passed

[@stephaniefain1863]

I got lucky. My daddy was my hero. I didn’t feel like I was living up to him. We always got along, though. At about age 28, we threw hella drunk together. Just took a ride up the mountains in his new RV. Pulling beers out of the cooler, just 25 miles an hour, on the dirt roads. Playing word games, stopping at creeks, walking in the woods. Riddles, cutting up. I’m taller than my daddy was. So, in private, I called him my little daddy. We were wasted, and running out of beer. We went back to the small farm he had. Sat under the shade tree and broke out rye moonshine he had. Watched the sunset, and wondered how long it would a take a man on a GOOD horse to ride to the next ridge. Then, we drunk enough, it started getting serious. lol, his girlfriend was yelling for us to come to dinner, but we went back to the camper. That’s where his homemade muscadine wine was stored. Don’t get sideways. My daddy was a dignified man. But he pulled out a bottle, and the serious stuff started. He told me why he made the choices he did. I told him some stuff he would have rather not known. We got it all out. We cried. Held hans across the table. He apologized for not being a perfect daddy. I apologized for not being a perfect daughter. I wish everyone could have that. Go get it.

[@joearp]

This song is just ageless! I appreciate your reactions!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Incredible song. Thanks for watching.

[@Timoeltejano]

I can never get through this song without tearing up. My dad was a very good man. In my teens and my twenties we definitely didn't see eye to eye, however, i got over myself and realized he was human, just like me and i was also not perfect as a son or as a father. He was doing the best he could just like i was. I loved him dearly and yes, he's gone now.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I can definitely relate to parts of that. Sorry for your loss.

[@lindamerrett6600]

So emotional great reaction.

[@SaeedReacts.]

This song hits hard! Thanks so much for watching!

[@christophbade3806]

Their Songs Are all very good!!

[@alanberesford7900]

This song was written by B A Robertson about his dad . Paul had a very successful career before Mike + the mechanics, he sang with Squeeze, had a very successful song with Ace it’s 50 years old this year and called how long. He also co wrote a song for the Eagles. Love will keep you alive you should check them out. Eagles might be tricky, but definitely how long.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for letting me know about that!

[@bertgoat]

I was 12 in 1965 when I lost my father and this song really strikes a chord. It dosnt get any easier.

[@bryceeasterman3943]

Every time I hear this song it hits me both my parents passed away during Covid and both were in a nursing home I never got to say good bye I miss them both thank you for your heart felt reaction God bless

[@SaeedReacts.]

Sorry to hear that. That is devastating no one was allowed to visit during that time. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@stevetanner3019]

This song always gets me. Had a good relationship with my dad. Loved my dad and talking to my dad but looking back still wish I would have done it more.

[@canadian1677]

Mike Rutherford was in Genesis with Phil Collins

[@jwhite3359]

Paul Carrack is the lead singer. Mike + the Mechanics had 2 lead singers. The other was Paul Young. Both excellent singers and they sang on many songs like this one where they were not named.

[@alanberesford7900]

@@jwhite3359 Paul young from Sad cafe, not to be mixed up with Paul Young who sang where ever I lay my hat, and other songs.

[@JohnWarren-y4r]

Listened to this song many times and each time the powerful lyrics get me every time as each the lyrics in each line in this song packs a punch. Timeless song.

[@joolstrout8036]

A song for everyone. But particularly for fathers and sons. I lost my dad seventeen years ago and admit freely we did not say the things we should have said to each other. Beautiful reaction. You really got this.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Its truly an incredible song filled with wisdom and insights. Thanks for watching and sharing a bit about your own experience. ❤️

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Saeed.. this song brings tears...(especially the last verse) - not a situation in my particular family.. but have known many in that situation... very moving! Appreciate your reaction...

[@SaeedReacts.]

Its definitely a song that evokes many emotions. Thanks for watching

[@bazkeen]

Great band. Beautiful song. My favorite is Silent Running 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@SaeedReacts.]

Will add that one to my list. Thanks!

[@3ScotsInk]

I’m just a few years shy of twice your age, and have heard this song many times since its release. As always, so impressed by your reactions, and just want to say that this song’s impact increases the older we get. It’s one to keep in mind and revisit as time marches on, and to keep its message in your heart and mind, and act accordingly in your personal life. I have no doubt you can do that better than many who forget the song as soon as it’s over. Great work you’re doing here Saeed.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for the kind words and also for sharing your insights on this topic. It's definitely a reminder to make more effort on my part to resolve some issues. Thanks again for being here!

[@rk41gator]

Some of the best lyrics ever written. Impressive video and music. Catch more of this group but also Genesis. Mike was their bass player and wrote some great songs. Mike is the one with the kid (who is his actual son, not an actor!)

[@Almcingrid3663]

I lost my Daddy & 6 mths later, I was pregnant so this song gets me!

[@SaeedReacts.]

🫂❤️

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

One of the best songs ever.

[@ShaneMccormick-d8d]

Is reminiscent the past

[@bjw0515]

This song is so meaningful to me! Mom and dad have both passed and I really did not get the full meaning to the song til it was passed time. Thank you for passing this great music on and letting others get the message before time runs out. Time goes by all to fast. Thanks again!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Time definitely slips passed us sometimes. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ❤️

[@jeffbeaver4419]

A very deep song

[@rushdiehard8784]

ive known this song for a long time.....these lyrics are something rush (Neil peart) would write

[@magpiegirl3783]

I think the lyrics to this song are so exquisite. I’ve always loved this song. Has not lost any currency over the years because it is a truism for every generation that they fault the one before - sometimes rightly but never in context.

[@patfrye2126]

Great song, great reaction ❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching!

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

good reaction man you know your stuff you get it !

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you!

[@miconis123]

I lost my mom back in May and now I found out my father in law has bone cancer. He's a great guy and I'm gonna hate losing him

[@SaeedReacts.]

Sorry to hear about your loss and struggles. Sending lots of love and strength

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Great one here love you

[@jeffl9167]

One of the things I thoroughly enjoy listening to this music with you is that, since you're a writer you listen to the actual words of the song and get a sense of the meaning much better than other reactors. I thank you for that and for making these videos.

[@SaeedReacts.]

That is very kind of you to say. Thank you! I love great writing and this song certainly has amazing lyrics!

[@tjrivers]

Hmmm, you always offer an interesting tidbit or two…and that you appreciate the great stuff, gives me great pleasure. Keep up the good work.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thank you so much for watching and the kind words. Have a wonderful day!

[@TheToscanaMan]

Yeah... this song gives us a lot to think about. I've seen many people react to it and it never gets old. Your analysis was great. The last verse is tough for me because I wasn't there the morning my father passed away. That was over forty years ago.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Powerful song. Sorry to hear that. Its things like these that we carry with us our entire lives.

[@carlitos4903]

It's a shame that songs with as much meaning as this one are no longer written... once again Bro, excellent reaction 👍

[@SaeedReacts.]

Enjoying this musical time travel. So many great songs. Thanks for watching!

[@markanderson9059]

I was not a fan of my father when he was alive but now I can look at my upbringing and be thankful for the respect I was taught. This is what attracted my wife to me. We are about to enjoy our 41st wedding anniversary in a few weeks and I hope that I instilled some of his qualities in my son. Santa

[@barbaramelville337]

My father passed away when I was 5 yrs old 😢😢😢😢I wish I knew him. 😢😢 Peace 🙏

[@stephaniefain1863]

Congratulations on your marriage. I loved and respected my dadddy. My mama was a bit more difficult. My dad went too soon. Mama took too long(?) I’m not psychic, and not pretending to be. But I always thought daddy would die without me around. And that mama would out live him, by a lot. His heart attack came in the middle of the night. I was in another state, but it didn’t matter. Even in the next room, 2 am is not a time to stop a fatal heart attack. He knew it was coming, he just didn’t tell anyone. He did the right things. Quit smoking, drinking, changed his diet, and spent his last day on his boat with his buddy. This song makes me cry, because we DID have “the talk” . Gosh. I didn’t know we were clearing the air for the end.

[@rushdiehard8784]

SILENT RUNNING is the biggest mike and the mechanics hit (fantastic)

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@rushdiehard8784]

@@SaeedReacts. 👍

[@joergen11111]

lyrics for eternity with 2 choirs.....of every generation.....

[@xJRx77]

My life story. VERY tough song for me to listen to. Never get through this without crying.....

[@SaeedReacts.]

I feel you! Take care, brother!

[@welle5086]

❤❤❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

❤️❤️❤️

[@danmullins8480]

Forever Young by Rod Stewart! It's another song with great meaning and feeling behind it.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@davidmazzell2332]

Check out "Blackmores Night," the darkness, live at York.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@angelbulldog4934]

We're not enemies because we don't agree. We're just different. Why are people so afraid of that?? How boring would life be if we were all the same?

[@SaeedReacts.]

Indeed! Makes it much more interesting 😃

[@luiscruz9618]

You must react to White Lion. When the Children Cry

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@bethphillips9693]

With the current political climate in the US, families are sharply divided over strongly held beliefs. I hope it changes.

[@thoru4367]

Awesome song! You've got a great taste 🥰I would add Elliott Smith - King's Crossing

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching and the recommendation!

[@ColleenCarr-l9w]

You have got round to this wonderful and meaningful song, Thankyou. Next “Looking back over my shoulder” by them….😉 P.S. Another reactor to this song said and I quote” you idolise when young, then demonise as you age, then humanise” when you are fully adult your parents, rings some truth really…

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for sharing that. Definitely a lot of truth in it.

[@tkremarkTK]

Dealing with that with my wife and communication with our kids. But last week did open up a quarrel despite being worlds apart in our beliefs and it is a generational gap for sure. At least we are talking and left the meeting with hugs but we are not there yet.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Great you are talking! Its definitely a good start. Lot of folks dont even get to that point. Good luck!

[@kevinkostrzewa1311]

First of all i like all your reactions. So i would like to see your reaction to my favorite singer Phil Collins with his band Genesis. Please react to the live version of Genesis "Home by the sea" 1987 in Wembley Stadium😊😎

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching and the recommendation!

[@kevinkostrzewa1311]

Will you do my request? 😊

[@michaelbadyna1715]

LOVE YOUR INTELLIGENT REACTIONS,WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO DELVE INTO SOME STEEL DAN MUSIC WHO IN MY OPINION MADE SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC EVER!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for the kind words. As of now i have only done one Steely Dan, but hope to do more in the future.

[@evanirvana500]

This song rings especially true now. True there's always been generational gaps but I think the millennials changed the game a bit but not in a good way. It's acrimonious now where before it was irritating but you shrug it off. Now you have the me culture, it's not about generations as it is opposing opinions that no one seems to care to listen. They're too busy shouting. I'm 52, and I've never seen this polarization of the people. Especially based on something stupid. Like politics. At least family dynamics means something. Over politics is so ridiculous.

[@jpake]

Your first pause, told me you didn't understand anything at all in the lyrics. You just spouted words, that had nothing to do with the message.

[@SaeedReacts.]

You almost convinced me with your comment. Good job!

[@Steve-gx9ot]

O k boomer. Lol

[@madenabyss6981]

Beautiful and emotional song with a great meaning.❤

[@dow311]

I’m 69 and still miss my mom and dad. Crazy.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Not crazy AT ALL❣️

[@Debbie-m7f]

64 and miss mine too😔

[@anitawright7169]

This such an awesome song. It holds a very deep meaning for me. This song came out in December of 1988 and my father passed away January 15, 1989, and I was not there the day that he died. Love your reaction!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Very powerful song. Sorry to hear that. I hope one day you will reunite.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Fortunately my father and I reconciled long before he died. My favorite line, "We all talk a different language, talking in defense". When two people are having a discussion, defending contrasting belief systems, they talk a different language, if for no other reason than they are not listening to each other. As a police officer and detective, I had to teach myself to listen to other people. George Carlin once said that the opposite of listening is not talking, it's waiting for the other person to stop talking, so you can say what you want to say.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Glad you patched things up in time! Carlin was a great observer of humanity. Amazing comedian and thought leader.

[@timithius]

This is their most famous song. There were other singles, but none as popular. "Mike" Rutherford was from the group Genesis. This was a "super group" of sorts.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Such a great song! Many amazing insights in this one.

[@edwardsadler3348]

Listen to some Paul Carrick songs

[@onlyme9978]

This song is brilliantly written and delivered. Other great father-son songs 1. “Leader of the Band”-Dan Fogelberg 2. “Through my Veins”-Richard Marx 3. “Dance with my Father”-Luther Vandross

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for sharing these. Definitely want to check those out at some point.

[@curtisduncanmusic7645]

I share your love for excellent, thought-provoking lyrics, as well as your admiration for Jackson Browne and his writing. You can go straight from this song to Jackson's "Daddy's Tune" from The Pretender album. Kind of the same message shared in different ways. I know you'll love it.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely want to check that one out! Thanks for watching and the recommendation.

[@clivenewman4810]

I wasn't there that moment that my wife passed away.24 years ago.Alone ever since.😥

[@SaeedReacts.]

So sorry for your loss 🫂🫂❤️❤️❤️

[@jwayne7400]

Another great Father & Son song is " Leader of the Band" by Dan Fogelberg

[@SaeedReacts.]

I heard great things about this song. Will add it to my list. Thanks.

[@ronmullard5718]

A hard hitting song as tomorrow isn't promised....

[@SaeedReacts.]

100%

[@Debbie-m7f]

Good song!

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

Love your reactions ❤❤ and a great song

[@SaeedReacts.]

Amazing song. Thanks for watching.

[@Coolrockndad]

React to "The River" by Bruce Springsteen if you love great lyrics.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I do! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@Coolrockndad]

@@SaeedReacts. Springsteen has had 11 #1 albums. It's a huge rabbit hole of lyrics. He puts more into one song then most acts put into a whole album.

[@gsquat]

Props for having the lyrics pulled up. Every reactor should do this on EVERY song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I like to dive into lyrics, especially when they are so good like in this song. It always helps to have them up. So many great lines and insights in this song.

[@shammylevva]

Have to disagree, it's too easy to read far faster than the singer sings and so you risk missing the gut punch impact of some of the best lyrics out there.

[@Coolrockndad]

This tune aways brings a tear to my eyes.