All I Need Is a Miracle

Mike + the Mechanics

About All I Need Is a Miracle

"All I Need Is a Miracle" is a song performed by English pop rock band Mike + The Mechanics. Written by guitarist Mike Rutherford and producer Christopher Neil, it was first included on their 1985 self-titled debut album, and later released as a single in early 1986 in the USA, where it reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was sung by Paul Young on both the original recording and the 1996 re-recording for the band's Hits compilation album. In an interview prior to the song's release as a single, Rutherford commented, "The thing that makes 'Miracle' different, to me, is that it's a happy song – or it's primarily a happy song. It's 'up'. And I don't do that very often. ... It may not be optimistic, but it's a positive attitude to life." 


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I said go if you want to go
Stay if you want to stay
I didn't care if you hung around me
I didn't care if you went away
And I know you were never right
I'll admit I was never wrong
I could never make up my mind
I made it up as I went along

And though I treated you like a child
I'm gonna miss you for the rest of my life

All I need is a miracle, all I need is you
All I need is a miracle, all I need is you
All I need is a miracle, all I need is you

I never had any time
And I never had any call
But I went out of my way just to hurt you
The one I shouldn't hurt at all
I thought I was being cool
Yeah, I thought I was being strong
But it's always the same old story
You never know what you've got 'til it's gone

If I ever catch up with you
I'm gonna love you for the rest of your life

All I need is a miracle, all I need is you
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(All I need is a miracle) all I need is a miracle, all I need is you

And if I ever catch up with you
I'm gonna love you for the rest of your life

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Mike + the Mechanics

Mike and the Mechanics (stylised as Mike + The Mechanics) are an English rock supergroup formed in Dover in 1985 by Mike Rutherford, initially as a side project during a hiatus period for his other group Genesis. The band are known for the hit singles "Silent Running", "All I Need Is a Miracle", "Taken In", "The Living Years", "Word of Mouth", and "Over My Shoulder". Initially, the band included Rutherford (the only constant member), vocalists Paul Carrack and Paul Young, keyboardist Adrian Lee, and drummer Peter Van Hooke. After a decade together, Lee and Van Hooke dropped out in 1995 and were not replaced. Following Young's death in 2000, Carrack became the band's sole lead vocalist until 2004 when the band (essentially a duo at this point) dissolved, with … more »

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Written by: MIKE RUTHERFORD (GB), CHRISTOPHER NEIL

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"All I Need Is a Miracle" was released on February 20, 1986, serving as the second music track released from their self-titled debut album.
Lyrics
The song was written by band member Mike Rutherford and producer B. A. Robertson. The lyrics are about a man who regrets losing his love and is longing for her return.
Vocalist
The main vocals for this song were performed by Paul Young, who was one of two lead vocalists in the band.
Charts Performance
"All I Need Is a Miracle" reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, making it one of Mike + the Mechanics' most successful songs.
Music Video
The music video for this song was directed by Jim Yukich and features the band performing in a repair garage. Interesting crossover, the video also features actress Margaret DuMont, known for her roles in the Marx Brothers films.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards in 1987.
Formats
The song was originally released as a 7” & 12” vinyl single, cassette single and reached a wider audience when it was later released digitally on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and other platforms.
Re-recording
The song was re-recorded for the band's 1996 hits album "Hits," featuring Paul Carrack on lead vocals instead of Paul Young.
Genre
"All I Need Is a Miracle" is classified as a pop-rock song, fitting into the wider genre of adult contemporary music.
Radius Tour
"All I Need Is a Miracle" was performed during the band's Radius Tour in 1986, becoming one of the highlights of their live shows.
Movie Appearance
The song was used in the hit 2006 animated movie "Cars", contributing to the film's popular soundtrack.
Reception
The song was generally well received by critics who praised its catchy, upbeat, and soulful melody.
Live Performances
After the death of Paul Young in 2000, Mike + The Mechanics often perform the song live as a tribute to him.

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