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Mr 1980s
2-22-06, 06:08 PM
They're a pretty cool band consisting of Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack and the late Paul Young. My favourite song is "Word of Mouth" from what is probably their most unsuccessful album.

Jasper
2-22-06, 06:15 PM
Not sure how HARD rock they are, but I love THE LIVING YEARS.

DIO
2-23-06, 03:41 PM
Looking baccccck.. over my shoulder :thumb:
More pop to me than hard rock.

Kitten
2-23-06, 03:56 PM
I voted Silent Running. I forgot all about that song :)

bookmistres4ever
2-26-06, 01:40 AM
Of the choice given, I love Silent Running (even the video is memorable).

But I also liked a few other songs not listed, namely "All I need is a miracle" and "Taken In."

80sTrivia
2-26-06, 07:24 AM
I voted for the haunting "The Living Years". Such an beautifully written song that can bring a tear to my eyes whenever I hear it...

80s Queen
2-26-06, 09:18 AM
I'm surprised that All I Need Is a Mericle and Taken In were not mentioned in the options. They are both awesom songs.

Mr 1980s
2-26-06, 10:39 AM
Sorry. I read the options off of my DVD. :)

80s Queen
2-26-06, 11:56 AM
No problem. I just thought those 2 songs were pretty awesom. Especially Taken In. I really love that song. I wasn't trying to find fault. Those were all good choises.Sorry. I read the options off of my DVD. :)

Mr 1980s
2-26-06, 02:09 PM
The promo clip for "A Beggar on a Beach of Gold" is fabulous. The band have gold coins that replace the lens in their sunglasses. I wish I was on a beach of gold right now. The video is top class fantasy.

nolanbuc
2-27-06, 03:42 AM
Among the songs on the list, I picked "Silent Running", but "All I Need Is A Miracle" is my fave.

Pagan
2-27-06, 12:56 PM
Not to throw a monkey wrench into the works, but M&TM are glam or hard rock? :lol:

DIO
2-28-06, 01:59 PM
Not to throw a monkey wrench into the works, but M&TM are glam or hard rock? :lol:
Hmmmmm great question :clap:

Roemello
2-28-06, 02:45 PM
Moved to Top 40 :lol: And I added 'All I Need is a Miracle' to the poll :p

80s Queen
3-01-06, 05:20 PM
Glad you added that one. It was such a big hit. Good plan.

80's fanatic
3-05-06, 11:22 PM
I picked the song 'The Living Years' but I also like 'All I Need Is A Miracle' :)

Monty007®
3-28-06, 03:51 AM
Silent Running get's my vote !

Tanya1976
4-01-06, 06:55 PM
The Living Years....yes, I love that song. It would be followed by All I Need is a Miracle.

Chasey
4-03-06, 02:37 PM
Tell you what, I've recently download 'Here Comes The Night' by Mike And The Mechanics from one of the various Miami Vice Soundtracks - and put simply it's brilliant!

Anyone else heard of this track?

Recker
4-05-06, 11:26 PM
Silent Running.

Living Years drove me up the wall because it was way overplayed. I still hear it on the radio too much these days and change stations whenever it comes on.

Mr 1980s
6-02-06, 08:57 AM
I was gonna say, this poll is bogus. Then I noticed someone added All I Need Is A Miracle to the list. Woo!! :)

Bazman
7-31-06, 06:17 AM
i like silent running because it has some mystery to it i think. but all i need is a miracle is great too. they both sound really really 80's.