GEORGE MICHAEL - "Kissing A Fool" | Reaction

Today we are reviewing "Kissing a fool" by George Michael. Let's dive into it!
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[@ChrisW-17]

It's hard to believe this album was "written, arranged and produced" all by George Michael when he was about 24. That's only 10 years older than I was when this came out. He draws from so many influences: Rock, jazz, funk, pop. Faith is a masterpiece!

[@shayla-lee]

And he played most of the instruments.

[@alucardvekkia3966]

damn he was 24? i'm 24 now and all I do is hang out and watch Star Wars lore videos :/

[@dawntownsendable]

If you like this give his “Older” album a listen. The entire thing is an absolute masterpiece! Love George forever

[@lford1130]

Thank you. I was just gonna leave a comment about how this wasn’t his first foray into ~jazz/r&b~

[@BALD_PAB]

He was an extremely gifted & talented writer and vocalist- a beautiful old soul.

[@christopherleonard8313]

Mr george michaels was a triple threat man. Looks. Sound. Moves. He was so damn talented. And is missed so much by so many.

[@shannonbrett5071]

GMs voice is angelic. Truly one of, if not the greatest male vocalist of all time he had it all looks, talent, charisma

[@rosemiller2990]

Absolutely amazing lyrics. He was such a brilliant songwriter. And he always said if you wanted to get to know him just listen to his lyrics. He pours his heart and soul into his songs. He said that he wrote this song entirely in his head from beginning to end down to the arrangements and had it there for two years before he walked into the studio and recorded it. This song is a glimpse into what George could do besides pop. In fact, he could pretty much write and sing in any genre. But down to his core, he was truly a soul singer. What a beautiful and amazing talent he was.

[@WCD199317]

In fact, he starting to write ''Kissing a Fool'' in 1984, but finished to write in 1987 during the making of this album. Also, George never sing this song live until 2006 who he started to singing live this song and always including this song until his death.

[@rosemiller2990]

@@WCD199317 , I’d heard kissing a fool was written completely in his head from beginning to end. From the lyrics to the arrangement all was kept in his memory until he went to record.

[@rosemiller2990]

I would consider this a standard, in the same style of Frank Sinatra. But I can absolutely see the jazzy elements in it, so it seems like it’s a little bit of a mash up of both.

[@ukqwerty999]

Anyone who's Loved, and then lost knows, exactly what Geoerge meant with this song. It is as beautful as he is♥♥

[@as7326]

This George Michael album was a favorite when it came out, and it's still a blast to listen to. He was incredible.

[@finchfrance]

Wow, such love for George Michael in the comments!! And it's wonderful to see people still talking about his music!

[@Ocelot2000]

It's just insanely smooth, the whole of it, even when it got up to full belt. That walking bass, the piano, his voice and the rest of the instrumental track. Just smooth.

[@donkeygospel6]

GREAT reaction! 👏 🔥 You NAILED EXACTLY what the song is about! I love the change in the lyrics that narrates the whole story of this relationship. In the first verse, George says, "Strange that you were strong enough/To even make a start" meaning he's amazed that this lover initially has the strength to look past what other people were saying about their relationship. It's a subtle dig at the lover and a reference to the beginning of the relationship. Then in the second verse he switches to "Maybe I'll be strong enough/I don't know where to start" and this time he's referring to HIMSELF. He's saying HE needs to have the strength to move on from this lover but he doesn't even know how to begin doing that. So now it's a subtle dig at himself. And the implication here is the relationship is now over. Then finally in the last verse he says, "Strange that I was wrong enough/To think you loved me too/Guess you were kissing a fool." And so we get the final summation/introspection about the relationship. He's saying he was wrong to ever get involved with someone so weak and fickle. And it's a subtle dig now at BOTH of them: at the lover for not having the fortitude to continue the relationship and at himself for being the fool. Just BRILLIANT SONGWRITING!

[@enkidude]

100. More than the beautiful composition and unreal vocal delivery, the songwriting is so tragically rich. He's still unraveled in deep pain and would go back to that person if they were mature enough or could see what they did, he makes no excuses about it, but it won't happen and he's trying to encourage himself to carry that love alone

[@itchyandred4131]

Smooth like butter ✌️

[@yaminao1]

Love love love this man❤please listen to all his albums, Faith is great but George Michael left us much more!!! So talented this man and heartbroken that he is not with us anymore, he was to young to not be here.... thank you for this✌❤

[@danielep.3284]

one of the most beautiful songs heard in my life.... ... wow !!!

[@savage_skirt5386]

such a great song; his voice was so beautiful

[@sylvielajoie]

I just love this song! People always react to the same song but people should look to all his work there’s a lot of gems in there!

[@bk4062]

Yes Sylvie, we do have a start here with or reacters! So, I''m very happy to see & hear the people experience George, & because they too can feel the magic of our George! LOL, BK😄🥰💞💖

[@johnthegreek5836]

George Michael, nothing more to say, he’s pure perfection, Anton, LOUNGE MUSIC, I would say Jazz Blues Bar music

[@rouguy1972]

My favorite song of this masterpiece of an album ❤️

[@suzannejane1035]

He was a genius and I really hope he can be remembered as one of the greats. Unfortunately, people still see him in a wee window of Wham! or Faith; although if those were the only things I was famous for, I'd be happy. But George is so much more. Pleeeese react to Older - his best album in his and my opinion. Thanks Anton. x

[@oceanlover3530]

Gorgeous vocals and lyrics. One of my all time favorite George Michael songs. Thanks for posting! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

[@YoungMr.H.5304]

Yeah it's a 60`s jazz/crooner vibe. Sinatra, Bennett, etc.

[@alucardvekkia3966]

"People will always make a lover feel a fool" so true, and not just with romantic love...love in general

[@gushernandez1366]

Listen Without Prejudice is his masterpiece!!!!

[@nathaliemessier8648]

One of my very favourite from him 🤍

[@latinahammache1348]

Je n'écoute que lui depuis que j'ai 14 ans et j'en ai 53... C'est mon chanteur préféré pour la vie 😔😔😔 Parti trop tôt... RIP 🙏

[@xmoomoo9158]

George is a Legend! Sad he’s passed❤️

[@ruimichael18]

Awesome song by the great George Michael :)

[@Monica-ck7zf]

George was suts a amazing genius songwriter..... This is suts a beautiful song....and than his voice...my god this man good sing Miss him ❤️🙏 Love your reaction to this song.... George always song about his live...that made the lyrics so beautiful because it game from his emotion....and his heart..and soul.....his music is the book of his live Always love your reactions on George songs I think you would like: My mother had a brother...suts a beautiful song A asier affaire Spinning the weel Fawless But i love al George his music Love al his albums His covers are Amazing better than the original They won't go where i go I can make you love me Roxanne The long and winding road Brother can you spare a dime Suts a great covers so amazing Miss George ❤️❤️ Thank you for your reactions on George .. love it

[@keyboardwarrior8484]

Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1 is next!

[@MARKB3946]

Great reaction. He had an extraordinary voice.

[@mommar4858]

His voice is gold, and this song reveals it most. I was in middle school when i first heard this on Mtv. I was late bc i had to finish the video, I had it in my head for days and kept watching for it with the VCR ready to go. No interwebs lol

[@carolinegilles9181]

Legendary George 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@WCD199317]

Fun fact, he spent three years to write the song and he recording the vocals in one take. He started to write that song in 1984 during the tour of Wham ''Make it Big Tour'' during his tour in japan. He was alone in the hoteland he started to write some things in his book. He stopped after this day and never using it, and when he starting to recording his debut solo album (''Faith''), he return who how he started with ''Kissing a Fool'' and achieve to write the song. After finishing to write that song, he recording accapella the song in one take and he construct later ther musical arrangements around of his vocal performance. He never played this song live until 2006 who after that, he always including this song in his concerts. ''Father Figure'' and ''One More Try'' was the only songs of the album who George always including in all his concerts.

[@eleniprovia7667]

Anton, hearing you talk about life and love is such a joy! You seem so mature and grounded, and wise beyond your years.

[@cs512tr]

he is timeless. he is missed dearly.

[@leslapins7617]

George, always missed!

[@franticrage73]

Love this song, too!

[@hibhibb5429]

I agree with you, Savage Garden is Awesome! This GM song is incredible.

[@joannetyndall3625]

I'm loving these GM tracks that I'd forgotten about...thankyou xx

[@kdog4587]

This song reminds me so much of my mum and being a little girl and me and my sister playing with my little ponies while she cleaned up on a Sunday morning and my dad cooked us all a fried breakfast. Oh the 90s hahaa. Such a vivid memory of this album always playing because Georgey baby, her nickname for him, was her absolute love. And still is to this day though now I'm the mum cleaning up while my kids play hahaa. A beautiful man, a beautiful song, a beautiful memory ♡ thanks for this reaction and sparking a very happy memory I'd forgotten I had :D

[@paulr6887]

This is my favorite George Michaels performance. Just classy and beautiful. You have the best interpretation of the lyrics to this music.

[@filmgirlLisa]

I've been waiting for you to get to this song ever since you started doing the album. This is definitely a jazz influence. There are so many subtle and overt notes.

[@LadyDoe17]

Thanks Anton, this is my favourite song on this album.

[@lemonrie6421]

Love this ♥ Spinning The Wheel is a fantastic song of the same genre.

[@pppmanly]

I've enjoyed this song for many years, but this is my first time seeing the music video which is excellent! It was a treat seeing George play with the other talented musicians involved. 💙

[@bk4062]

Hi Anton, I'm so happy to see you with George again. Yes, this song is jazz. The album OLDER is also mostly Jazz along with SONGS OF THE LAST CENTURY & INTO THE pARIS GARNER' OPERH HOUSE! Your right on point again, Anton. It's really good in my opinion that you pick up alot on some of George's messages. Just a note, each time you listen even to the same song, you will find that this same song will mean something different in your own life that you relate to in your own life & make sence, feel better, knowing there's someone just for you to go to when your at a low spot in your life & need to find some ansewers. George just always seams to have helped me through all my in's & outs, up's & downs in order for me to understand stuff & what I need to change to be a happier & healthier human being. I must not forget when I'm feeling good or need to I can always go to George & celebrate & have a party, right here in my own living room. A night with George is always better, like a good friend. I always have a soft place to land & suround myself in his heart through his music & for the humain being he was & still is in a sence! I TRUELY HOPE that you get George's magic, & realize what a blessing George was & definatly still is! I cannot even amagine what my life w/o George in It would be! Anton, again lovely to see you & witness your happines come through with George. Enjoy my friend, for you have a lifetime to experience the magic of George. GEORGE IS MY LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN, & will always be!😄 🎤😎🎶🎶🎶🗺💖

[@kimbaedie]

One of my all time favorite songs of his.

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

Anton Good to see you brother this is known as jazz or big band. What gave that to wear also was the noir look to it in the black and white tones with the fan with the metal grates which they haven't made in decades. As other people have mentioned Tony bennett, Frank Sinatra and music from the 40s, 50s and 60s. It's a great song and I love it when artists try to broaden their range and their horizons.

[@bk4062]

S. Scott, Absolutly 110%. This is probebly a dumb question but did you hear George did a collaboration with Tony Bennett? They did record this song in one take. Also, Ray Charlies, Absolutly magnifacent! So beautiful! LOL, BK😄💖

[@amaliadelapozagarcia4491]

Que belleza!!! Que voz mas bonita!!!

[@julzy3]

Thank you. I forgot this song and how much I Iove it.

[@comeconcon569]

Anton, the stubble in men became very popular back in the 80's because of him. as you can see it here, his beard is trimmed and clean. I'm a 50 year old guy, and I've been listening to George music since the late 80's.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Great song!

[@spackar2720]

You are correct Anton. "Kissing A Fool" is a song that is heavily influenced by the Jazz/Great American Songbook music that was very popular in America from approximately 1900-1960. It has been called America's Classical Music. Today it is sometimes characterized as "lounge music". I hope that if you listen to more of it you will come to appreciate it. I have loved that genre of music since my teen years.

[@jorgeandrew]

America is whole continental, from Canada to Chile... Pls, less ignorance.

[@spackar2720]

@@jorgeandrew When speaking of geography, the word "America" is commonly used as shorthand to refer to the United States of America. I am aware that the continents of North America and South America also exist. There is no need to be hostile and accuse me of being ignorant. You could have made your point without insulting me.

[@ChrisW-17]

Soon after this song was a hit, the bass player, Deon Estus, released Heaven Help Me, which features George on background vocals. The two songs have a similar feel.

[@richarcastro3219]

Power man!!! Yes Sr!!!

[@rachelbrough8160]

My favourite George Michael song, love the whole jazz lounge vibe 🖤

[@carmenwise2256]

That song is just darn good. Love it He wax so awesome.

[@horstschafer1839]

Would classify it between blues and swing. My abolute favorite Song by him.

[@garrickdouglas6804]

The Guy on the Bass is Deon Estus. He had an album out that George Michael Produced. There was one single off it. I believe it was "Heaven Help Me". If you want to check it out.

[@lclark6854]

When I first heard this I thought it was a cover of an American standard from the 40s or 50s.

[@LeeC926]

I'm assuming you know this song is about someone he said he loved but that that person couldn't be with him because he was George Michael, it was too overwhelming for that person. Just like every other tune he wrote about his personal experiences, the emotion is right on the surface brought by his remarkable vocals and lyrics. I felt every bit of pain and hurt in all his personal love songs. For me, he was unique in moving me every single time with his music, his vulnerability was always so transparent - something I think nearly every one of us can relate to. If you haven't yet listened to his much later "This is Not Real Love" - I highly recommend it, his vocals in that tune are also simply stunning in style and range. If I ever heard a "lounge" singer that had his talent, I'd move into that lounge and live in it.

[@joannetyndall3625]

I appreciate your insight...it was needed today.Now having a word with myself xx

[@MarcosVieiraShowreel]

I was waiting for this moment 🥰🥰🥰

[@betagombar9022]

Amazing song 💜 wise lyrics and wise words 💜

[@andra2377]

One of my favs. Michael Buble did a cover of it and its pretty good too!

[@strawberryme08]

This is one of my favorite songs

[@MCMNasty2]

Without a doubt one of my favorites of that decade and for sure my favorite by him. Classic.

[@PokemonPhil042]

I love this song.

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody Wyoming! This song is very very important! Everybody deserves to be 😊

[@DevInvest]

Rod Stewart did an utterly amazing project called “The Great American Songbook” It’s an absolute must have

[@kmwwrench]

This song is so beautiful and sad. What a great voice. Thanks for reminding me of it.

[@npkrn6764]

I'm mid-life and I've seen exactly what you're speaking about. I've had so many friends or acquaintances and family just seem to now be a shell of what they once were. It's very sad. When I was younger, I wasn't always sure necessarily of what I wanted, but I was quite sure as a young adult as to what I DIDN'T want - which looking back, is evident by the life choices I've made thus far. Sure, I've made mistakes - as we all have. But I can say most of my major decisions have served me well. I always tell younger people to be VERY careful with the big irreversible decisions in life. The biggest is having children and WITH WHOM you choose to have them with. Then there are major decisions that may not be irreversible, but are surely tough and costly (with time and emotion and money) to switch when you've started on the road - like marriage, college major, career path, etc... There are so many people even younger than middle age that have paid dearly for NOT listening to their own intuitions and heart, and are just beat down and lost due to living a lie - which yes, often does come from listening to others; be it family, friends, or societal expectations as a whole.

[@davem.2191]

Can you please react to George Michael - Cowboys and Angels? You won't regret it.

[@LotsOfCome]

Eyy I love this song!! My mom had all his CD’s when I was young, this was my jam! I learnt the whole song from top to toe as a 8 year old Swede 😂 Lovely song by one of my fav singers 🤩 Great reaction Anton! Have a lovely weekend & take care 🥰🤟🏼

[@amyaeschbach3581]

The word I always used for this is Blues

[@ocnblizzard4764]

Detective film Noir beats and sounds from the 40's 50's..."

[@doobernow]

You should definitely get into some jazz! This song definitely has the jazzy vibe. My son plays the tenor sax/vocal with a jazz feel. I get him to sing this to me at least once a year!

[@lauraallen55]

He was so talented. Such a loss of musical talent. Great observations,. Kurt Cobain said he would 'rather be hated for who he is than loved for who he isn't. I've always been the dreamer, but realistic at the same time. INFJs are 'supposed' to be experts at being the most idealistic while still able to be exist practically in the real world. It's dichotomous, but it's also - well, nice in its way. It prevents jadedness and bitterness because the idealism, the dreamer inside never really gets snuffed out. The joy and the spark are still there. :)

[@rosangelasilveira4384]

Sempre foi uma das minhas favoritas, embora não tendo o destaque merecido.

[@Monica-ck7zf]

please listen to: Where did your heart go... i think you gonna love this video...a beautiful song....its from the periode of wham...but i think you gonna love it ...also beautiful saxofoon solo....as always love your reactions on George his music ❤️

[@davidhaak-royston8168]

Check out his live versions of The Long and Winding Road and A Different Corner

[@ericfreeman273]

Anton, you're my boss, my king! Love ur insight on songs. Could listen 2 u all day, please can u give ur insight on (DIGGING YOUR SCENE) BY The Blow Monkeys. pretty please. 🙏🙏

[@savage_skirt5386]

yes, it's jazz

[@robertholmes6906]

Dude !! React to the Album "All 'n All" by Earth Wind & Fire !!

[@messiasmoreira7619]

Good

[@as7326]

Sarah McLachlan!! Goddess of the 90s...but her music is timeless. You MUST listen!! Take your pick of songs and albums, she never disappoints!

[@brentgunderson1349]

A Frank Sinatra sound.

[@shigemorif1066]

I think he was still in the closet at the time of this song, so there is another element to “people” talking since being gay at the time was still not well accepted.

[@madeleineglo7696]

I dont like this song it is jazzy i love all his others and George.