Song

The Living Years

by Mike and The Mechanics

The Living Years is a 1988 song by Mike and The Mechanics, 5:32 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Birthdays, Time Unit, Unit of Measurement song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke version available

Released 1988 Hot 100 peak #1 · 20 weeks Length 5:32 Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary

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Performance tips

• The choir-backed bridge needs a lot of vocal power
• Keep the verses intimate and conversational
• This is a long song, so pace your emotional build-up

In these themes

• 🎂Birthdays
• ⏱️Time Unit"Years"
• 📐Unit of Measurement"Years"
• 📆Year

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "The Living Years" karaoke

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• All I Need Is a Miracle1985 · 4:10
• Another Cup of Coffee1995 · 4:42
• Beggar on a Beach of Gold1995 · 4:39
• Help Me1995 · 4:49
• Looking Back Over My Shoulder1995 · 3:34
• Over My Shoulder1995 · 3:34
• Silent Running1985 · 6:10
• Taken In1985 · 4:17

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