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"Strut" is a song by the Scottish singer #SheenaEaston, released as the #leadSingle from her fifth studio album, #APrivateHeaven (1984). It was composed by singer-songwriter #CharlieDore and her longtime songwriting partner Julian Littman. Easton was sent the #demo for the song by #ChristopherNeil.

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September 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM

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Mike + The Mechanic's debut album, "Mike + The Mechanics" (1985). *Ranking the songs in order of preference, from least favorite to most played! 😎🎶

#10 --> #1

▶️ #8, Hanging By A Thread

#MikeAndTheMechanics #ChristopherNeil #BARobertson

Mike and the Mechanics- Hanging by a Thread

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January 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM

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Mike + The Mechanic's debut album, "Mike + The Mechanics" (1985). *Ranking the songs in order of preference, from least favorite to most played! 😎🎶

#10 --> #1

#7

▶️ I Get The Feeling

#PaulCarrack #MikeAndTheMechanics #ChristopherNeil

I Get the Feeling

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January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM

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Ranking songs from Mike + The Mechanic's debut album, from 1985. I'm working towards "most listened" to! 😎

#2

▶️ Taken In

"I want to believe you but you know how to lie"

#MikeAndTheMechanics #MikeRutherford #ChristopherNeil

Mike + The Mechanics - Taken In (Official Video)

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January 29, 2026 at 1:14 PM

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Ranking songs from Mike + The Mechanic's debut album, from 1985. I'm working towards "most listened" to! 😎

#3

▶️ Par Avion

Another day in paradise
But there's no reason, there's no rhyme
Without you

#MikeAndTheMechanics #ChristopherNeil #ParAvion #softrock

Mike + The Mechanics - Par Avion (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Mike + The Mechanics

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January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM

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Ranking songs from Mike + The Mechanic's debut album, "Mike + The Mechanics". (1985) They're all great, but I'm working towards "most listened" to! 😎

#10 --> #1

#4

▶️ All I Need Is A Miracle

#MikeRutherford #ChristopherNeil #MikeAndTheMechanics #80s #pop

Mike + The Mechanics - All I Need Is A Miracle (Official HD Music Video)

YouTube video by Mike + The Mechanics

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January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Mike + The Mechanic's debut album, "Mike + The Mechanics" (1985). I'll be ranking the songs in order of preference, from least favorite to most played! 😎🎶

#10 --> #1

▶️ #10, Take The Reins

#MikeAndTheMechanics #MikeRutherford #ChristopherNeil #ABRobertson

Mike + The Mechanics - Take The Reins (Official Audio)

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January 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM

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My top listened-to song, from Mike + The Mechanics' debut album, "Mike + The Mechanics":

#1

▶️ You Are The One

You are the one, oh, you are the one
You make it all worthwhile, you make it all worthwhile

#MikeAndTheMechanics #YouAreTheOne #ChristopherNeil

You Are the One

YouTube video by Mike + The Mechanics - Topic

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January 30, 2026 at 3:27 PM

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Forty-eight years ago today, the private dick who exposed everybody was in London cinemas... #AdventuresOfAPrivateEye #1970s #film #Films #StanleyALong #ChristopherNeil #SuzyKendall #HarryHCorbett #LizFraser #dianadors

June 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM

David Hyman

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Forty-nine years ago today, the private dick who exposed everybody was in London cinemas... #AdventuresOfAPrivateEye #1970s #film #films #comedy #StanleyLong #ChristopherNeil #SuzyKendall #HarryHCorbett #DianaDors #LizFraser #IreneHandl #IanLavender #JonPertwee

June 19, 2026 at 7:13 AM

50+ Music

@fiftymusic.bsky.social

"Strut" is a song by the Scottish singer #SheenaEaston, released as the #leadSingle from her fifth studio album, #APrivateHeaven (1984). It was composed by singer-songwriter #CharlieDore and her longtime songwriting partner Julian Littman. Easton was sent the #demo for the song by #ChristopherNeil.