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Mike + The Mechanics: Rewired

On June 7, 2004, “Virgin” label released “Rewired”, the sixth Mike + The Mechanics  studio album. It was recorded 2003-2004 at “Fisher Lane Farm Studios” and “Abbey Road Studios”, and was produced by Mike Rutherford and  Peter Van Hooke.

Personnel:

  • Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass guitar, programming
  • Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums
  • Robbie McIntosh– guitar
  • Ian Thomas – drums
  • Neil Wilkinson – drums
  • Peter Van Hooke– drums
  • Sharon Woolf, Lisa Law, Paul McGee, Owen Paul McGee, Ricky Hanley, Rupert Cobb, Andrea Hunnisett – backing vocals
  • Will Bates – programming, additional production
  • Rupert Cobb, Ashley Clarke – programming
  • Nick Davis – engineer
  • Graham Bonnett – mixing
  • Tim Young, Ian Cooper – mastering

Track listing:

  1. One Left Standing – Paul Carrack, Mike Rutherford, Sharon Woolf
  2. If I Were You – Paul Carrack, A. Robertson, Mike Rutherford
  3. Perfect Child – Paul Carrack, A. Robertson, Mike Rutherford
  4. Rewired – Will Bates, Paul Carrack, Mike Rutherford
  5. I Don’t Want It All – Paul Carrack, Mike Rutherford
  6. How Can I? – Paul Carrack, Mike Rutherford
  7. Falling – Paul Carrack, Mike Rutherford, Sharon Woolf
  8. Somewhere Along The Line – Paul Carrack, A. Robertson, Mike Rutherford
  9. Underscore – Will Bates, Paul Carrack, Mike Rutherford

Mike & The Mechanics: Same

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On May 31, 1999, “Virgin” label released the self-titled, fifth Mike & The Mechanics studio album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “Fisher Lane Farm Studios” in Surrey, and was produced by Mike Rutherford.

Personnel:

  • Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass guitar
  • Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums
  • Paul Young– vocals, percussion
  • Gary Wallis– drums, programming
  • Sharon Woolf – backing vocals
  • Steve Pigott – programming
  • Matthew Vaughan – programming
  • Simon Hale– conductor, string arrangements
  • Nick Davis– engineer, mixing

Track listing:

  1. Whenever I Stop – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  2. Now That You’ve Gone – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  3. Ordinary Girl – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Paul Young
  4. All The Light I Need – Mike Rutherford, A. Robertson
  5. What Will You Do When I’m Gone – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
  6. My Little Island – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
  7. Open Up – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  8. When I Get Over You – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
  9. If Only – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  10. Asking (For The Last Time) – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  11. Always Listen To Your Heart – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Neil Young
  12. Did You See Me Coming – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  13. Look Across at Dreamland – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson

Mike & The Mechanics: Word Of Mouth

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On April 2, 1991, “Atlantic” label released “Word of Mouth”, the third Mike + The Mechanics album. It was recorded 1990 – 1991, at “The Farm” in Surrey, and was produced by Christopher Neil, Mike Rutherford and Russ Titelman.

Personnel:

  • Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass
  • Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards
  • Pino Palladino– bass
  • Peter Van Hooke– drums
  • Paul Young– vocals
  • Tim Renwick– guitar
  • Adrian Lee– keyboards
  • Ian Wherry – keyboards
  • Steve Piggot – keyboards
  • Martin Ditcham – percussion
  • Phil Todd – sax
  • London Community Gospel Choir– choir
  • Kitson Hall Audience – crowd

Track listing:

  1. Get Up – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  2. Word of Mouth – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
  3. A Time and Place – Mike Rutherford, B. A. Robertson
  4. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow – Mike Rutherford, B.A.Robertson
  5. The Way You Look at Me – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  6. Everybody Gets a Second Chance – Mike Rutherford, A.Robertson
  7. Stop Baby – Mike Rutherford, Christoper Neil
  8. My Crime of Passion – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Adrian Lee
  9. Let’s Pretend It Didn’t Happen – Mike Rutherford, B. A. Robertson
  10. Before (The Next Heartache Falls) – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack

Mike + the Mechanics: Beggar On A Beach Of Gold

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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