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"Word of Mouth" is a song by Mike + The Mechanics. It was released in March 1991 as the lead single from their album Word of Mouth. It was the most successful single from that album peaking at No.13 on UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at No.78 in the United States, their last single to chart there, and at No.36 in Canada.

"Word of Mouth"
Single by Mike + The Mechanics
from the album Word of Mouth
B-side	"Let's Pretend It Didn't Happen"
Released	4 March 1991
Genre	Rock
Length	3:55
Label	Atlantic, Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
Producer(s)	Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
Mike + The Mechanics singles chronology
"Nobody Knows" (1989) "Word of Mouth" (1991) "A Time and Place" (1991)

Composition

The song is driven by electric guitar and synthesizer hooks played in unison, as well as the powerful vocal performance of Paul Young, who sings multiple B4 chest voice high notes. Coupled with layered hand clap and audience effects, the song has a distinctive live, stadium rock sound.

Critical reception

AllMusic lauded the track as a "rousing singalong" and "killer pop song."[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Paul Boyd and premiered in early 1991.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1991)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	33
Canada Top Singles (RPM)	36
Germany (Official German Charts)[3]	27
Ireland (IRMA)[4]	19
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[5]	18
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6]	13
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7]	13
US Billboard Hot 100	78

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)	Position
Germany (Official German Charts)[8]	95

References

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