On March 6, 1995, “Atlantic” label released “Beggar on a Beach of Gold”, the fourth Mike + the Mechanics album. It was recorded  1993 -1995, and was produced by Mike Rutherford and Christopher Neil.

Personnel:

• Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass, keyboards
• Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards
• Paul Young– vocals, rhythm guitar
• Peter Van Hooke– drums
• Adrian Lee– keyboards
• Clem Clempson– guitar
• A. Robertson– keyboards
• Paul “Wix” Wickens– keyboards
• Andy Newmark– drums
• Gary Wallis– drums
• Katie Kissoon– backing vocals
• Tessa Niles– backing vocals
• Dale Newman – programming
• David Frangioni – drum programming
• Rich Mendelson – drum programming

Track listing:

1. A Beggar on a Beach of Gold – Mike Rutherford, A. Robertson
2. Another Cup of Coffee – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
3. You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me – Smokey Robinson
4. Mea Culpa – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
5. Over My Shoulder – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
6. Someone Always Hates Someone – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
7. The Ghost of Sex and You – Mike Rutherford, B.A.Robertson
8. Web of Lies – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
9. Plain and Simple – Mike Rutherford, B.A.Robertson
10. Something to Believe In – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
11. A House of Many Rooms – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
12. I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) – Stevie Wonder, Yvonne Wright
13. Going, Going… Home – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil