George Michael R.I.P
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the band not the dog
Without doubt he would have had more hit albums if it wasn't for his wrangle about the contract he signed to produce his albums. It strangled his talent completely. Listen Without Prejudice is a great album and shows his fabulous vocal talents off, he truly was a great singer. RIP GM.
MVV
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He will always be remembered in the fell running community; giving us a simple one or two word expression for losing, or indeed almost losing, a shoe when crossing soft ground.
Many years from now runners will still murmur his name when crossing from Thunacar Knot on the way to Esk Hause. RIP George.
Many years from now runners will still murmur his name when crossing from Thunacar Knot on the way to Esk Hause. RIP George.
Lee T
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I attended the Wham final gig at Wembley stadium in 1986, went along for the ride with my then girlfriend, a big fan at the time, the guy surprised me with his vocal talent, he didn't stop moving for 3 hours & still sounded superb, the guy certainly had stage presence. It was far more enjoyable than I expected.
Just played freek, quite enjoyed it.
Talent is very thin on the ground these days, there are a few who may last a little longer, 30 years though, I doubt it, I feel these days are behind us in the pop world. He was probably the last male superstar pop star of a generation, I doubt this will happen for a very long time, if ever. The industry & how people listen to music, has changed, throw away, fast food music nowadays.
Quantity over quality.
Just played freek, quite enjoyed it.
Talent is very thin on the ground these days, there are a few who may last a little longer, 30 years though, I doubt it, I feel these days are behind us in the pop world. He was probably the last male superstar pop star of a generation, I doubt this will happen for a very long time, if ever. The industry & how people listen to music, has changed, throw away, fast food music nowadays.
Quantity over quality.
lost audiophile
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Only five days to go
koi
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vintageaxeman
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I couldn't be bothered with poppy girl-attracting bands like Wham in the 80's, but he gained my respect when he performed with Queen at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. He was stunning. I really thought he could become Queen's next singer.
Ever since then, one of my favourite albums has been George's 'Songs From the Last Century'. If you haven't hear Roxanne from that set, you really should look it up. The beautiful jazzy way the band plays, and his breathy subtle vocal, almost make it a hifi 'must'.
2 different versions of Roxanne.....
1. The recording of 'Roxanne' from 'Songs From the Last Century':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSyOCx6ZXfM
and
2. Singing 'Roxanne' live with a huge orchestra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC_XfM6JjXc
And a great guy apparently. Much too young. AGAIN. And Rick Parfitt too.... There's going to be an avalanche of these over the next two decades.
Ever since then, one of my favourite albums has been George's 'Songs From the Last Century'. If you haven't hear Roxanne from that set, you really should look it up. The beautiful jazzy way the band plays, and his breathy subtle vocal, almost make it a hifi 'must'.
2 different versions of Roxanne.....
1. The recording of 'Roxanne' from 'Songs From the Last Century':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSyOCx6ZXfM
and
2. Singing 'Roxanne' live with a huge orchestra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC_XfM6JjXc
And a great guy apparently. Much too young. AGAIN. And Rick Parfitt too.... There's going to be an avalanche of these over the next two decades.
wow&flutter
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I was never an fan of his early work but his MTV unplugged was a truly great vocal performance.I guess fall out with his record company stopped it appearing on dvd.
Will we get through the final days of 2016 without losing anyone else?
Will we get through the final days of 2016 without losing anyone else?
Really upsetting. I liked his music, I will miss that. Even in his Wham! days he was singing about real things in a way we could all understand. He evolved too and remained inspired- that is very rare. He came across as intelligent and witty with a good line in self depreciation. He was out and about when I started going out, he wasn't an idol like Bowie, he was more human. A great song writer. From what I hear a great perfectionist in the studio.
I saw a link to an email he sent a journalist and he signed it "The Singing Greek". Brilliant. Class and funny.
I saw a link to an email he sent a journalist and he signed it "The Singing Greek". Brilliant. Class and funny.
