"In The Living Years"

First of all, I have to share this super cool tattoo my Friend Phil inked to his ankle recently. He joined our "Big Climb" team and after the experience combined the Beatles Apple with our team mantra. Very special tribute I must say!

I don't stray into the 80's or 90's very often but had to after checking out my sister's blog yesterday. Cathy posted this Mike and the Mechanics' powerful song about love. I found another live version after the band reunited for a 2004 concert and am sharing it here. The song was co-written by Mike Rutherford and B. A. Robertson. Robertson wrote the personal lyrics about losing his father and their lack of communication before he died at an early age. Paul Carrack handles the lead vocals and he too coincidentally lost his father at an early age, his bluesy voice fits perfect in the lyrically intense song. Mike Rutherford created this band while on a break from his main group, Genesis in the mid 80's. They had quite a few hits including many played on MTV and VH1. My reason for posting this song to go with a Wednesday break in the action for me is simple. It is never too late to communicate more. Whether with family, friends, co-workers, etc. Thanks for making me think Cathy! Live Happy- Greg
PS: The cells from my bone marrow donor arrive in Seattle tomorrow at 9:34 PM at Sea-Tac, then they go to the Fred Hutch for some screening and finally to U.W. for infusion. So my new birthday might be in the early morning hours of May 14 instead of May 13.