@onceuponapalletcreations: I don’t remember this song tugging on my heart back in the day like it does now. Such a sad one with a great lesson. ❤️#mikeandthemechanics #inthelivingyears #genx #80smusic #family Released in 1988, “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanics was written by Mike Rutherford and B.A. Robertson and became one of the most powerful and emotional songs of its time. The song explores the complicated relationship between a father and son, focusing on the words left unspoken, the disagreements that create distance, and the regrets that can follow when a loved one passes away. Inspired in part by the loss of their fathers, the song reminds us that we often don't fully understand one another until it is too late to make things right. Its powerful message is that we should express our love, listen to one another, and resolve our differences while we still have the opportunity. The greatest lesson of “The Living Years” is that love should be spoken, forgiveness should not be postponed, and the things we wish we had said are best shared while the people we love are still here to hear them.
Cheryl Anne
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Friday 09 October 2026 00:27:43 GMT
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Danny Eagleton :
this song has been a part of my life since the day it came out I never had that opportunity with my father and when I did try to make amends or work things out he choose not to I can't change the way he went to his grave he choose that path not me and I haven't spoken to my father since I was 17 years old and I am 61 now. I know this song very well.
2026-11-11 02:24:44
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Darron :
Mike and the mechanics the living years
2026-10-10 00:19:01
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alphamale210_ :
I was damned and blessed, all at the same time. My Dad had Dementia for 9 years. He was with me 24 hrs a day. So I appreciated and as he died a very slow death. I took care of him and I had very long conversations with him. So I do know how he felt about me and I made sure he knew that I appreciated him, respected him, and loved him. It was a gift. I would do all 9 years all over again.
2026-10-09 03:50:11
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Kristi1718🦋🦋💙💙🦁🌈🧿 :
I did not get a chance to say goodbye to my father 🥺🥹😢 because my sisters and brother were so mean and he passed September 2016, the last time I spoke to him was in November of 2014. It still hurts, hurts so very much. 🥹😢
2026-10-25 23:46:25
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SunnyElizabeth74 :
We got a call saying we’re keeping him alive so you can say goodbye. He’d been very sick and had a DNR. I ran to his room. I had to be with him. He was in a coma, but I know he heard me. I talked and sang in his ear . My brother sat on his other side. I started saying I know you Jesus. Dad we’ll be okay. (Which was a lie) I sad please go to Jesus. Tears ran down his face and he died immediately. I can’t get that out of my head, I had to be there with him. That was 18 years ago. He was 62. I was 34 and o thought that was old. Now, I’m 52 and realize that was way too young. 💔😢
2026-10-09 03:38:25
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RussellScott :
Absolutely a beautiful song. One of my favorites to sing.
2026-10-09 16:52:59
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john :
I wish I would’ve taken this advice when I still could 😢
2026-10-09 11:39:32
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p0799r :
This and Cats in the Cradle
2026-10-09 08:53:01
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Me❌ :
It has always put an ache in my soul
2026-10-09 02:35:41
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🌸 Cindy ❌ :
I always loved this song. I had a complicated relationship with my dad.
2026-10-09 07:44:16
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da :
You ever heard Group Alabama version. I listened to this song over and over and over when my dad passed away.
2026-10-09 11:41:51
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Hawkerbuff :
At 60 years old, I still think about my father every time I hear this song…😢
2026-11-08 06:17:56
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john :
I have regrets I can’t undo
2026-10-27 20:45:58
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Lyn357 :
Love this song. I miss my Daddy so much!!!
2026-10-09 11:05:17
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annie :
He knew he was my hero
2026-10-13 17:05:05
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Peter V Rogers 🇺🇸 :
This song hit me immediately when it first came out
2026-10-09 14:29:03
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whyland1776 :
great heartstring song. Alabama does a great cover. then transition over to angels among us
2026-10-28 03:12:26
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Rebah Z :
banger 😭
2026-10-09 04:45:45
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Carol Deca :
brilliant song 🎵 👌
2026-10-11 01:20:08
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mannyoOh :
Great inspirational song, amazing talented legendary artist.
2026-10-09 09:52:10
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JohnnyG :
it did for me, even though my dad was alive and miserable. I don't know why I felt this song
2026-11-02 07:17:35
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dirkie1965 :
One of the best…
2026-10-18 19:10:12
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gvg :
You didn’t notice the lyrics back in 1988 because you were too busy teasing your bangs with half a can of Aqua Net.
2026-10-16 04:30:32
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Darron :
mike and the mechanics in the living years
2026-10-10 00:20:36
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Rosemary Clarke :
FOR SURE WORDS
2026-10-09 18:00:08
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