"The Living Years" by Mike and The Mechanics.

OK, boys and girls, more 80s one-hit wonders: This sad but impactful 1989 soft-rock ballad was co-written by Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford and B. A. Robertson after both of their fathers died one soon after the other. A son's regret about unresolved conflicts. Addresses difficult issues regarding life and death. The group's only #1 hit. It won the Ivor Novello Award for "Best Song, Musically and Lyrically" and received several Grammy nominations. Lead vocals by Paul Carrack. Song? Group? Kleenex? Answer: "The Living Years" by Mike and The Mechanics. Breathtaking video - those were the times when MTV actually played music videos! To this day I still get choked up every time I hear it - you know me, I'm a sensitive new-age guy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hr64MxYpgk

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