SO FIRE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Mike + The Mechanics - Silent Running REACTION
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- SO FIRE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Mike + The Mechanics - Silent Running REACTION
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This song was deeper and more prophetic than people realized when it came out, listen to the lyrics and think about all that's going on in the world today.
Exactly! I was going to make a similar comment.
FACT!
I was thinking the same thing🙋🏻♀️
Wife here..THIS!!!
I've heard this song 1000 times, but felt like the lyrics just really sank in...
This was a huge hit in the 80s. And how appropriate the thieme is in today's world. It was almost prophetic.
Appropriate in every time frame where leaders have their agendas.
I agree!
@@VicMikesvideodiary Agreed.
Boy this hits home. Very true today. Look up on yt
watch This came out today..
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There are always times like this. The Troubles and the threat of WWIII made this relevant even then.
Mike Rutherford said that it is about time travel. He had this to say:
"It's about a guy who's traveled light-years away, out in space somewhere, and he's ahead in time. Therefore he knows what's going to happen to his wife and kids back home, on Earth."
This is coming for all of us,..soon.
We are at the THRESHOLD of this prophetic song
I absolutely agree
This is an anthem for what we're about to face and what we're going to need to do. It's definitely a foreshadowing of the future.
I love Paul Carrack's voice! He was the lead singer for several groups and had a decent solo career as well.
“How Long?” By Ace😊🎶
Great singer.
Tempted!
Carrack is a legend
He still tours 😬🎶
Intetesting fact: This song is about a man who is traveling through space and ahead in time, and knows what will happen to his family back on Earth.
He goes back in time to warn them about the societal breakdown that is soon to occur.
As I’m sure you know, each member of Genesis had their own side gig, be it solo career or another band. This one is Mike Rutherford’s. Hence, “Mike” and the Mechanics. A special band. Thank you! Next up, “All I Need is a Miracle”
Great recommendation! :)
All I need is a marigold
But seriously folks... In the living years...
I listened to a few of Mike's solo songs. Getting a singer was an excellent move.
I've forgotten about this band, how? I don't know.
Two more left from this group: 'All I Need Is a Miracle' and 'Taken In.' Both would be great choices, the first being upbeat and the second a ballad.
Yes! Those two are a MUST. "Taken In" is one of my favorite melancholy ballads from that era.
@@nancysmith8626 Yes....Taken In is a great song !!!
I really like Taken in and it has a hysterical video.
Oh heck yeah, MUST do All I Need Is a Miracle!
I love both of those
Strong message America....wake up Americans
ABSOLUTELY AGREE
"Don't believe the church and state, and everything they tell you" Bingo.
Little did we know how prophetic this song would be back then. So proud to have grown up in that absolutely precious decade.🥰😀
I'm not sure if it's what they intended, but this song always reminded me very strongly of the French Resistance in WWII, especially the line about "pledge allegiance to the flag, whatever flag they offer" and "teach the children quietly, for someday sons and daughters will rise up and fight where we stood still".
I remember tales my grandfather told me from italy. They would go into a house and find German, British , and American Flags. It's a good survival tactic.
I thought they were singing about the Nazi occupation of Norway. I guess it could apply to lots of places.
This song has a Terminator vibe to it, with the father sending a message from the future back to his son - a pretty clever bit of songwriting on the part of Mike Rutherford and company. These guys were a woefully underrated band with two stellar lead singers both named Paul - Carrack singing this one and Young who sings another outstanding song, "All I Need Is a Miracle." They are a worthwhile band to dive into for sure. Great reaction.
considering what our country has become this was prophetic.
One of the most evocative lyrics of the '80s. Reads like a thrilling screenplay!
This sound made the 80s so unique.
You HAVE TO DO " All I Need Is A Miricle", off the same album, great song as Silent Running. Mike Rutherford is the guitarist for Genesis,btw.
This song,full name, "Silent Running, ( On Dangerous Ground )," was written based partly on a Sci Fi movie called Silent Running starring Bruce Dern from 1972.
Michael Rutherford said this is about a guy who's traveled light-years away, out in space somewhere, and he's ahead in time. Therefore he knows what's going to happen to his wife and kids back home, on Earth. And he's trying to get the message to them to say what's going to happen, the kind of anarchy, the breakdown of society, to tell them to be prepared
We know
The film itself was very prophetic about earths future with plant life threatened and only the three agri-ships left to save humanity from extinction.
Jay & Amber, Paul Carrack on lead vocals, also sang lead on Squeeze’s “Tempted”, Ace’s “How Long” and "The Living Years"!! All hit songs.
You already reacted to all of those songs.
edit-Their “All I Need Is a Miracle” was another big hit, with Paul Young on lead vocals.
Paul Young, RIP
@@brianmcmaster5112 yes RIP to that Paul Young. Paul "Every Time You Go Away" Young is alive, and 66 years old.
Oh ya; Paul Carrack sounds the same live & his 'How Long' is a must!
@@Free-flyBE i just found that they reacted to How Long Nov 16, 2021 ua-cam.com/video/T5R_7s2WxRo/v-deo.html .
@@surlechapeau I wasn't talking about that PY though, lol. The one from MatM.
This is my fave song of theirs, the music is eerie & mysterious & the singer's voice is so clear.
Same, and I feel like a teen again every time I hear this song. Such a great song! :)
Mine too! I like Miracle but this beats that hands down!
This song was used in the TV pilot for the Fox show “ Werewolf” back in the late late 80’s (like 89). The music playing absolutely creeped me out as you see the scene thru the man’s eyes as his transformation was about to come over him. On a happier note… the song right after this one on the album was All I Need Is A Miracle… an absolute masterpiece!!
Werewolf was awesome for a one season show. Chuck Connors dying kinda hurt it. He was a great villain.
Werewolf was awesome. May have only lasted one season but it laid the way for shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer coming along down the line. Would love to see a continuation series this many years down the line - Eric Cord still looking for his cure.
@@jim634… I am it sure if it was only 1 season or 2. But back then, a season was 24 episodes. Not like today where after 14 the actors are calling in sick or being whisked away to a spa to “recharge”. The guy who played Eric Cord is currently on General Hospital.
@@robertdtimmerman It was just the one season, but it had a big impact. Fox were foolish to cancel it, it brought genuine cinematic-level horror to the small screen for the first time and definitely opened up the way for all the other horror shows that have come since. Terrific show, much missed, I'm glad for the recent dvd release of it.
My FAVORITE song from Mike, awesome song, prophetic lyrics.
I always pictured this song as being a spooky, eerie, hopeless last-ditch effort of a soldier to try to help his family survive after a nuclear apocalypse. In my mind, I see them running around the desert on a moonlit night after some of the radiation has dissipated, trying to get away from the enemy soldiers who are coming to capture them after the nuclear war. It's really sad and frightening, because that's what could happen if the world's politicians don't stop their madness.
You've never watched The Day After or Threads, have you?
Mike (Rutherford) is usually ‘invisible’ when people discuss Genesis but he was a hugely talented musician and composer as the quality of Mike and the mechanics attests. His contribution to Genesis is constantly underrated.
He knows the music "formula" much like the band, the cars, u2, styx, and journey...Look forward to what they say about all I need is a miracle, and then the third song too...Mike Rutherford is hugely underrated almost like he's been held back from doing his most wonderful work, but home by the sea by Genesis is a decent example, as well as my taste, So I enjoyed your comment, because I feel like with Genesis, he didn't get any credit he should have, from the start, so he created a new band, where he was, as well, as all the mechanics too! That is what I would have done as well, hence Mike and the mechanics.
This brings me right back to the 80's! Love this song. Haven't heard it in such a long time. Great reaction!
It is just amazing how these songs take me back. I was fortunate to be able to listen to the radio a lot in my job over the years. Especially in the 80s. I never bought this record, but probably heard it 100 times on the radio. We all had that shared experience of what was played on the radio back then. Now radio is all talk, little music. That shared experience is something that is mostly missing in music these days.
Nailed it!
Saw them live in 1985 when this was new. Wonderful stage show with full audience participation of the chorus in "Living Years"...still gives me goosebumps with 2500 people singing!! As others have pointed out, Paul Carrack sings lead here...live, they did a bunch of his stuff too like, "How long has this been going on " from 1974! Everybody in this band are seasoned veterans.
"How Long" was by the band Ace he was in, not Paul solo. Nice comment!
Wow...this one kind of slipped my mind. This came out my senior year of high school about the same time I got my first CD player. Just started playing bass and jammed to this quite a bit. Great song and eerily meaningful today. "Swear allegiance to the flag, Whatever flag they offer, Never hint at what you really feel."
This is one of my favorites from the 80s. It's got such a mysterious feel to it, from the music to the lyrics to the video. Great song. I was barely 13 when this song was popular. It always reminds me of the boy I had the biggest crush on in my teens because he sang along to it on the radio one day. 🤣
So many groups that had awesome music and this was one of my favorites. Could listen to them for hours
I always loved that a pop song had this depth of meaning in the lyrics. The thing about this band is how creative they were. They go from this to upbeat "All I Need is a Miracle" which should be your next listen.
Good song. The lyrics always reminded me of the movie Red Dawn which came out the year before. For Jay and Amber, when you're ready to come back to this group check out "All I Need Is A Miracle," which is the sister video to this one. It picks up with the band finishing this song in a night club and the next video/song starts from there.
Such a underrated band they had a couple of mainstream hits but silent running is my favorite!!! If you haven't done it can you react to all i need is a miracle by Mike and the mechanics please!
"Over My Shoulder" was a massive hit for them. Really good! And "Another Cup of Coffee" is another song of theirs that hits pretty hard.
I remember that song from an episode of Baywatch!
@@JCourts2k23
"Hey, hey, they're running!"
"See, this is the brilliance of the show. I say always keep them running... all the time running! Run! Run! Run Yasmine, run like the wind!"
🤣
- ua-cam.com/video/MgBg77Bv0Zw/v-deo.html
Seconded....... Although Another Cup Of Coffee was one of Paul Carrack's solo hits. One of his best I thought......
@@Brian-om2hh I thought it was released on the band's album "A Beggar On A Beach Of Gold"? Or did he add that to the album after initially releasing it separately?
When he said don't trust the church and state but only trust the high command which is God meaning is only God will tell you the truth and will guide you to the right path because the church and state can be wrong and not to trust it...
And to pray to God and the spirit...
Absolutely amazing song and this is my top favorite song by them...
Thank you guys lol didn't know you already react to this song because I'm one of the fans who support you guys who constantly asked to react this song and thanks...
Don’t Shed A Tear- Paul Carrack. He’s the lead singer for M and The Mech. He went solo for this song and it was huge. Awesome upbeat song love to see you react to it! Thanks for reacting to Silent running
He was also the lead singer on Squeeze's "Tempted."
Co lead singer for Mike and the Mechanics with vocalist Paul Young.
Genesis + Squeeze = awesomeness.
This song was in reference to “1984” with “Big Brother “. (Even IBM had a VERY popular commercial with this type of paranoia) Very futuristic!
The Mike is Mike Rutherford from Genesis. This started out as a side band on a hiatus from Genesis. The lead singer, Paul Carrack, is formally the lead singer of Squeeze which you reacted to Tempted.
This is one of my all time favorite songs no matter the era or genre!
One of my favs.
I used to send this one around to reactors because it was so underplayed and underappreciated.
So thanks guys for spreading this one around!
This came from their Debut 1985 album. I loved that album. Mike had three radio hits from the album but I loved every song. My favorite song on the album never got radio play... it was called "Par Avion"... it is french for 'By Air'. It is so relaxing and soothing... it puts me into a trance every time I listen to it.
That whole album is golden! Also love that track. ❤
The music from prior decades always transports me to a different place in my life's memories. Unlike a typical recall of memory that is attached to several other visuals on a time line, this music jump through time and lands in the middle of an experience. I find myself in my living room with my daughters and their friends eating pop corn and drinking cokes.
This is one of my absolute favorite songs of the 80s! I wish they would make a movie based on the story told in this song.
They kinda did.
Look up Choke Canyon on wiki and on UA-cam. Another poster to this thread just showed it to me.
@@technopirate304 I'm definitely going to look that up!
sounds like a movie
Want to watch this movie? Turn on the news each evening. 😖
Omgosh I was listening to this today thinking yall should do a reaction on it. JUST TODAY!! This is freaky!!
Love this song so much!
Haven't heard this in awhile. Great reaction. Good eighties tune. In my late twenties then lol.
The OTHER Genesis Connection! Mike, if you didn't know, is Mike Rutherford of Genesis - he's the one with the beard playing guitar. (For the record, I believe the third member of Genesis had one album under his own side-project, Bankstatement.) "All I Need Is a Miracle" will complete the trio of M&tM's three biggest hits, and then you can do "Word of Mouth" or "Over My Shoulder". And PLEASE, more Peter Gabriel!!
At the time this song came out. I was in the U.S. Navy and we were in a combat zone…. And it really hit home for a lot of us… Wow makes me miss those were some great guys
After more Mike and The Mechanics, try one by their lead singer Paul Carrack: Don’t Shed a Tear.
My mom was really religious when we were growing up and she loved this song and believed it was about Revelations and the the Rapture which I think a lot of people interpreted it as. But it can apply to almost any situation with a war, invasion or upheaval. Very beautiful song.
It is Revelation. Not plural, because it is only one that Jesus is the savior. People always make the mistake and it is very easy to make because there is soo much happening in that chapter.
'Mike and The Mechanics' also had another lead singer by the name of Paul Young from 1985 until his untimely death in 2000. He was previously in a group called, 'Sad Café' who had a lovely hit with a song called, " Everyday Hurts", also, " Strange Little Girl" and " My Oh My", and who were produced by Eric Stewart of the group 10cc whom you've reacted to.
At first I was like, wait a minute, Paul Young died?? I didn’t realize there was another Paul Young besides the guy who sang “Every Time You Go Away.” Very confused there for a second 😂
For some reason I cant listen to this song without tears in my eyes
Did you know the singer is someone you've reacted to before? It's Paul Carrack from Ace, the song was "How Long":)
Masterpiece....eternal ...prophetic music for future and for all the world..
The end of this video leads into the next hit off of that album, "All I Need Is A Miracle". You should do that song next. Very good!
Speaking of that wonderful lead singer, It's Paul Carrack...You heard his magnificent voice(and cadence) in Ace's "How long", Squeeze's "tempted", and in the former MATM song you reacted to, "The living years". He had a long and successful career, both solo and as a part of different bands, and as somebody else here mentioned, still tours today.
I’ve seen Mike & The Mechanics and actually met Mike Rutherford the night before the gig 😬🎶❤️
Amazing ❤️🎶
Thanks for playing one of my favourite song guys!
Mike Rutherford,( of Genesis fame) the "Mike" of Mike + The Mechanics, wrote this song with the Scottish musician B.A. Robertson, his frequent collaborator. "It was really about time travel," Rutherford said in a interview. "The story is about the idea that this father of the family is ahead in time, so he can look back and see what's going to happen in England, and it's not good. He's trying to get a message back to his family to warn them that the impending disaster is coming. Hence the line, 'Can you hear me, can you hear me calling you?'" Source - Songfacts.
An amazing 80's classic that's become an anthem for our time, this represents now in a very eerie way.
From wiki: “According to Rutherford, the song is about a guy who's traveled light-years away, out in space somewhere, and he's ahead in time. Therefore he knows what's going to happen to his wife and kids back home, on Earth. And he's trying to get the message to them to say what's going to happen, the kind of anarchy, the breakdown of society, to tell them to be prepared.”
I love this song of theirs right up there with The Living Years.
The stranger who gives the key in the beginning of the video is an actor named Billy Drago. Once the two of you get around to watching "The Untouchables" with Kevin Costner, Mr. Drago will play a prominent role in that movie.
This is one of the best songs by Mike + the Mechanics, along with "Living Years" and "All I Need is a Miracle."
Taken in..... One of my favorites
The "Mike" of *Mike and the Mechanics* is Mike Rutherford who is a founding of Genesis (along with Peter Gabriel and keyboardist Tony Banks).
Phil Collins was the second drummer for Genesis and and became the lead vocalist after Peter Gabriel left the band.
Early Genesis is full of incredible music but maybe it is hard to react to because many of the songs are 10, 12 or 25 minutes long. Some reaction channels have reacted to a song called "Supper's Ready" which is considered by many people to be the ultimate Progressive rock song. It's worth checking out if you have the time
Actually, Collins was their fourth drummer! Incredibly, there were three others before him!
My biggest memory of this song is from the pilot to a TV show called Werewolf. One of my fav TV shows of all time
That was when I first heard the song
Omg.....YES...YES...YES!!!!!!!!! I was soooo happy to see you both react to this song!!!!! This song with the keyboards and the soaring melody and the the way the lyrics and music just make you sway back and forth in your seat.....it is music royalty!!! I have been dying to see someone react to this amazing song from the 80's.......I am so happy that you did and that you loved it as much as I did as a teenager when it first came out! When they went into the chorus I saw you both start swaying side to side in your seat and I knew you were getting it the same way I did all those years ago! It's one of those 80's songs that really takes you for a ride and is complex and well orchestrated to make you feel....makes your body move without even knowing it is. Thank you sooo much for your reaction to this song....I feel it's an undervalued gem from the era that deserves a new and fresh audience to hear it and experience it. This is so nostalgic for me and to see it given a new light and a new ear to hear it....well......I am just speechless!!
Thank you, guys, for doing one of my requests :D This is one of my favorites from them. "All I Need Is A Miracle" is another favorite. Mike Rutherford from Genesis put this band together. The actor who said "Hello, Tommy" is an actor from the 80's and early 90's named Billy Drago, he played a really good bad guy in films. Paul Carrack went solo and did a song called "Don't Shed A Tear" after this band. "Happy Birthday To Me" is a scary yet awesome classic horror film from circa 1981 that I hope you react to this Halloween. For Valentine's Day, I recommend "My Bloody Valentine" (1981). Btw, spoiler alert, right at the end of Silent Running, it goes straight into All I Need Is A Miracle.
Going down the Genesis rabbit hole I see. Mike Rutherford is an original member of Genesis
amaazing how one little group of people can produce Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Peter Gabriel. at the same time
Absolutely love this song! I used to hear this a lot on the radio when mom was putting me down for naps. It's a good song to cry to! Lol 😆
I never saw the music video so it always seemed to me like a war/occupation song, you know.
If you guys liked this I think you would really like "Send Me An Angel" by Scorpions or "Send Her My Love" by Journey.
This song was used for the Werewolf TV series. It's heard in the first episode which lasts over an hour 🙂
I love ALL of Mike and the Mechanic's songs❤❤❤❤
In my day, this song reminded me of the Cold War with Russia & the Eastern Bloc. I also used this song as motivation on long cross-country training runs. Also, "Runner" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band. That one got me really motivated!
Mike and the Mechanics. The Mike being Mike Rutherford of Genesis. You've just watched him with Genesis on guitar in the video for 'follow you follow me'. Loved this song back in the day xx
I saw them on 1989 in Warrensburg, Mo. The Escape Club opened up for them. I had my stomach right up against the stage. Great time.
I'm not sure if you guys know that Mike is Mike rutherford from Genesis. you can call this a super group. I'm not sure if you guys know, but peter gabriel was the original lead singer of genesis during their experimental stage in the 70s. unique to listen to at least one tune cause his voice back then was epic!!
I am certain that others have mentioned this to you, but "Mike" of the Mechanics is Mike Rutherford, founding Bass-guitarist of my favourite Progressive Rock band, Genesis. One of their grandest songs, and a great example of Mike's prowess with the double-neck bass / 12 string guitar, is "A Firth of Fifth". A piece of music as proud-sounding as any classical composition.
I was a fan of Mike + The Mechanics from day one! Some other songs of theirs to check out: All I Need Is A Miracle, Another Cup Of Coffee, Taken In, & Too Many Friends - I wish they had stuck around longer because I always loved their eclectic sound and thought-provoking lyrics! Keep smiling y'all!
So guys, The Mike in this band is Mike Rutherford and you may also know him from his other band Genesis, yes he’s another founder member just like Peter Gabriel. 🤘
"A Beggar on a Beach of Gold" is one of my favorites by them. Paul Young on vocals.
I heard this just today, a blast from the past and was just thinking how I would recommend this to you, to see how you would think and react to it. I remember when it was a new song and first came out, was such a cool song, story and vib. Neat to see how you listen to it for the first time. Thanks for the video and your channel, fun to watch your reactions…
As many have mentioned, Mike Rutherford is also a founding member of Genesis. What I haven't seen anyone mention, however, is that Mike Rutherford was the primary lyric writer for the Genesis songs 'Land of Confusion,' 'Follow You, Follow Me,' 'Turn It On Again,' and 'Dreaming While You Sleep.'
A lot of people give Phil Collins a lot of credit for Genesis' success, but Rutherford has had a big role to play in it as well.
"It was really about time travel," Rutherford said in a Songfacts interview. "The story is about the idea that this father of the family is ahead in time, so he can look back and see what's going to happen in England, and it's not good. He's trying to get a message back to his family to warn them that the impending disaster is coming. Hence the line, 'Can you hear me, can you hear me calling you?'"... and now you know
Such a great tune, and so glad you returned to this group! Paul Carrack's amazing vocals have been heard on so many tunes by various groups including Ace and Squeeze. Next, hope you'll check out Mike + The Mechanics' All I Need Is A Miracle. React to the long, extended version. You will love it!
Looking forward to seeing this band later this year at the Usher hall in Edinburgh, the founder is Mike Rutherford "the main member of the band" and ex member of Genesis. Their drummer for this tour is Nic Collins the son of Phil Collins of Genesis. Keep up the good reactions!
"Mike" is Mike Rutherford who is the guitarist from Genesis. This is his side project. Mike Rutherford did some solo albums, but found more success when he put an actual band together. Mike + The Mechanics had 2 singers, Paul Carrack and Paul Young. There were 2 1980's singers named Paul Young.
This band didn't have a long career but they did have some terrific talent and songs.
Doooood!!!! I grew up on Mike and the Mechanics. This song is hauntingly beautiful, with a scary story to it.
Amber & Jordan, Mike Rutherford is the guitarist/Bass player for the Mechanics but he is also a founding member of Genesis with Peter Gabriel N Phil Collins. U guys have to react to Genesis - Abacab (Live Invisible Touch Tour 1987). It's got to be live. U guys will enjoy that live video from Wembley Stadium in 1987. Check it out.
Awesome as usual. You two rock
Yup.
This is a Mike Rutherford (Genesis guitarist /bass)
Solo project
Paul Carrack recently did an interview on a different UA-cam channel where Silent Running was the main focus. This was banned in the UK during the Gulf War soley for the mention of the gun and ammo lyric. Carrack was asked to do a demo of sorts for this song and the only lyric they had at the time was "can you hear me? Can you hear me running?" They had him as lib it a few times and asked him back the next week to record the vocals.
Mike is Mike Rutherford from Genesis! This song was used in an 80s film (called Dangerous Ground in the UK). I assume the visuals are from that. The singer is Paul Carrack. He has a fabulous soulful voice. That comes through on some other Mike and the Mechanics tracks but he has also done some good solo stuff himself.
Great reaction guys! Thank you for doing Mike + the Mechanics. To me this song captures the commotion of the 80s perfectly. I love Paul Carrack's voice!
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Paul Carrack has an amazing voice. He was a great fit with Mike & the Mechanics. Paul has a solo song you need to check out called Don’t Shed a Tear.
Their best song!
Such a good song & video.
Could've been made today.. or exactly 2yrs ago ☺️
For another prophetic song, this one from the 70's and with some awesome guitar. Check out "I'd Love to Change the World" by 10 Years After. And before Jay asks, his name was Alvin Lee.
Another band from a former Genesis member. The Mike here is Mike Rutherford, who played bass and guitarist in Genesis.