ICYMI: The new Mike + The Mechanics greatest hits compilation, "Looking Back - Living The Years", is out now on 2LP, CD & Digital! Celebrating 40 years of The Mechanics. Order now: https://t.co/97px8f7pBB

Mike Rutherford speaks on the message of "Silent Running" by Mike + The Mechanics and the themes of protest explored across the band's debut album in this 1985 interview with Dan Neer for the radio special "Mike On Mike".

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Mike Rutherford reflects on how Mike + The Mechanics' self-titled debut album and lead single "Silent Running" was a key moment in the band's journey, and how he enjoyed being able to release music without the expectations of the "@genesis_band" label in this 2004 interview.

40 years running, Mike + The Mechanics' "Silent Running" remains a highlight of the band's live show. 📹 Berlin Live, 2017.

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 running, can you hear me calling you?’”. - Mike Rutherford

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“It was really about time travel. 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.

Watch the HD upgraded music video for "Silent Running", 40 years later: https://t.co/sZmItAAF5d

Written by Mike Rutherford and BA Robertson, produced by Chris Neil and originally sung by Paul Carrack, the song was a worldwide hit and a surprise success in America, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Listen:

#OnThisDay, 40 years ago - Mike + The Mechanics released their debut single "Silent Running" in the UK.

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October 2025 marks 40 years of Mike + The Mechanics’ debut album. What are some of your favourite tracks from the record? Revisit the album: https://t.co/HsenPQhZsu

Wishing a very Happy 75th Birthday to the head Mechanic - Mr. Mike Rutherford! 📸 Scott Saldinger

Watch this classic 1986 Mike + The Mechanics performance of "All I Need Is A Miracle" from their self-titled, debut album. 🎬 TopPop, 1986.

On what tour did you see Mike + The Mechanics live for the first time? 📸 Scott Saldinger

Mike + The Mechanics on stage for American Bandstand, 1986 - where they performed "Silent Running" and "All I Need Is A Miracle" - joined by BA Robertson and Pat Torpey of @mrbigmusic. 📸 ABC Photo Archives

🎹 Mike + The Mechanics’ resident keyboard wizards - Andrew Roachford & Luke Juby - on stage in Pretoria, 2025. 📸 Media Productions

Mike Rutherford explains his approach to songwriting, and how he's learned you can't over-do it in this 2014 interview with @absoluteradio.

🏌️It's just over 2 weeks until Mike will be making his sixth appearance at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship! Here he is pictured on the course with Tico Torres in 2022.

What’s a deep cut from Mike + The Mechanics that you think more people ought to know about? Comment your pick below 👇 📸 Scott Saldinger

Can you believe it's been 40 years since Mike + The Mechanics hit the scene? "Silent Running", performed here on German TV show Peter-Illmann-Treff in 1985.

Mike Rutherford reflects on Mike + The Mechanics’ early success with their debut album and lead single “Silent Running” in this 2004 interview clip.

This week in 1982, Mike Rutherford released his second and final solo album - "Acting Very Strange". Three years later, Mike enlisted the Mechanics and the rest is history!