Beggar on a Beach of Gold
Beggar on a Beach of Gold is the fourth studio album by Mike + The Mechanics, released on 6 March 1995. It was recorded in 1994–1995, lasts 60:24, and was issued by Atlantic and Virgin. The album was produced by Mike Rutherford and Christopher Neil, with the band also credited.
Three singles came from the album: "Over My Shoulder" (UK No. 12), released 13 February 1995; "A Beggar on a Beach of Gold" (UK No. 33), released 5 June 1995; and "Another Cup of Coffee" (UK No. 51), released 21 August 1995. All three songs charted in Germany, and "Over My Shoulder" was especially successful in France (No. 9); "Another Cup of Coffee" was popular in Russia.
The album was certified Gold by the BPI for selling 100,000 copies.
Adrian Lee played as a session musician on the album after leaving the band, and drummer Peter Van Hooke left the group shortly after the release, making this his last album as an official member.
In the band's chronology, Beggar on a Beach of Gold sits after Word of Mouth (1991) and before Hits (1996).
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