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1995 studio album by Mike + The Mechanics
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Beggar on a Beach of Gold is the fourth album by Mike + the Mechanics , released on 6 March 1995. This album contained three UK hits, the No.12 hit "Over My Shoulder", the No.33 hit "A Beggar on a Beach of Gold", and the No.51 hit "Another Cup of Coffee".[2] All three songs charted in Germany as well,[3] and "Another Cup of Coffee" was also popular in Russia; "Over My Shoulder" was particularly successful in France, reaching No.9. The album was certified Gold by the BPI for sales of 100,000 copies. Adrian Lee performed on this album as a session musician following his departure from the band, and this was drummer Peter Van Hooke 's last album as an official member of the band as he left the band shortly after the album's release.
Track listing [ ]
1. "A Beggar on a Beach of Gold" B. A. Robertson , Mike Rutherford 4:35 2. "Another Cup of Coffee" Christopher Neil , Rutherford4:42 3. "You've Really Got a Hold on Me " (The Miracles cover) Smokey Robinson 3:29 4. "Mea Culpa" Neil, Rutherford 6:20 5. "Over My Shoulder " Paul Carrack , Rutherford3:37 6. "Someone Always Hates Someone" Neil, Rutherford 3:42 7. "The Ghost of Sex and You" Robertson, Rutherford 6:24 8. "Web of Lies" Carrack, Rutherford 5:38 9. "Plain and Simple" Robertson, Rutherford 3:59 10. "Something to Believe In" Neil, Rutherford 4:18 11. "A House of Many Rooms" Robertson, Rutherford 5:39 12. "I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) " (Stevie Wonder cover) Stevie Wonder, Yvonne Wright 3:11 13. "Going, Going... Home" Neil, Rutherford 4:30 Total length: 60:24
Personnel [ ]
Mike + The Mechanics
Mike Rutherford – lead guitar, bass, keyboards
Paul Carrack – lead vocals (2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12), keyboards
Paul Young – lead vocals (1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13), rhythm guitar
Peter Van Hooke – drums
Additional personnel
Adrian Lee – keyboards
B. A. Robertson – keyboards
Paul "Wix" Wickens – keyboards
Dale Newman – programming
Clem Clempson – rhythm guitar, lead guitar
Gary Wallis – drums
David Frangioni – drum loop programming (3)
Rich Mendelson – drum loop programming (3)
Andy Newmark – drums (12)
Pete Beachill – brass arrangements (13)
Katie Kissoon – backing vocals (5)
Tessa Niles – backing vocals (5)
Production [ ]
Mike Rutherford – producer
Christopher Neil – producer
Paul Gomersall – engineer (1, 2, 4-11, 13)
Nick Davis – remixing (1), recording (3, 12), mixing (3, 12)
Mark Robinson – assistant engineer
Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, ME).
Mike Bowen – technical assistance
Geoff Callingham – technical assistance
Hills Archer Ink. – artwork
David Scheinmann – photography
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References [ ]
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