The Living Years (song)

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"The Living Years" is the only number one song recorded by Mike & the Mechanics. It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 25, 1989. The death of Mike Rutherford's father was the primary inspiration for the song. The lyrics describe the disagreements they shared, in addition to the profound impact of losing someone before being able to say everything you wished you could have said to the person.

Preceded by:
"Lost In Your Eyes" by Debbie Gibson		 Billboard Hot 100 number one single
March 25, 1989		 Succeeded by:
"Eternal Flame" by Bangles
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