Paul Young (Mike + The Mechanics)
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| Also known as | Youngy |
| Born | 17 June 1947 Benchill, Wythenshawe, Manchester, England |
| Died | 15 July 2000 (aged 53) Hale, Altrincham, Manchester, England |
| Genres | Pop rock, Soft rock |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, percussion, guitar |
| Years active | 1976–2000 |
| Associated acts | Mike + The Mechanics, Sad Café |
| Website | http://www.paul-young.org |
Paul Young (17 June 1947 – 15 July 2000) was an English singer and percussionist who worked with several successful bands. He initially came to prominence as the lead singer of chart band Sad Café, and later enjoyed further chart success sharing lead vocal duties with Paul Carrack in Mike + The Mechanics.
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[edit] Career
Young was born in Benchill, Wythenshawe, Manchester, England. He generally sang Mike + the Mechanics' heavier songs,[1] such as the hit singles "All I Need Is a Miracle", "Taken In", "Nobody's Perfect", and "Word of Mouth". He was brought into the band under the recommendation of Mike + The Mechanics producer/songwriter Christopher Neil and Neil's manager.[2]
[edit] Death
He died of a heart attack on 15 July 2000 at his home on Hale Road, Hale, Altrincham. He was cremated on 22 July 2000.
[edit] Posthumous release
In 2011, a new album was released, Chronicles, compiled from unfinished material recovered from his home studio, and containing a new single, "Your Shoes", written by Paul Young and Mike Rutherford.
[edit] Discography
Paul Young
- 2011 Chronicles (2011 album)
- 2011 "Your Shoes" (2011 single)
Mike + The Mechanics
- 1985 Mike + The Mechanics : No.78 UK, No.26 US, No.10 CAN, No.9 Germany
- 1988 The Living Years : No.2 UK, No.13 US, No.12 CAN, No.16 Germany.
- 1991 Word of Mouth : No.11 UK, No.107 US, No.24 CAN
- 1995 Beggar on a Beach of Gold : No.9 UK, No.21 Germany
- 1996 The Living Years (re-issue): No.67 UK
- 1999 Mike & The Mechanics (aka M6) : No.14 UK, No.9 Germany
Sad Café
Albums
| Year | Album | UK Albums Chart[3] | U.S. Albums[4] |
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| 1977 | Fanx Ta Ra |
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| 1977 | Hungry Eyes |
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| 1978 | Misplaced Ideals |
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| 1979 | Misplaced Ideals † |
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| 1979 | Façades |
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| 1980 | Sad Café |
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| 1981 | Live |
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| 1981 | Olé |
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| 1985 | Politics of Existing |
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| 1989 | Whatever it Takes |
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† U.S. version of the first two albums
[edit] References
- ^ Mike + The Mechanics: The Videos. Channel 4. 1998. No. 1/1. 15 minutes in. (Rutherford)
- ^ Neer, Dan (1985). Mike on Mike [interview LP], Atlantic Recording Corporation.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 478. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Allmusic ((( Sad Café > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p20314/charts-awards.
[edit] External links
- Paul Young website, operated by the singer's son, Jason
- BBC news, report on his death
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