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"Killer" is a song by British acid house DJ and record producer Adamski. Written by Adamski and Seal and produced by Adamski, "Killer" was Adamski's breakthrough single but is now more notable for featuring Seal as a vocalist. A major hit in the United Kingdom, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, spending four weeks at the top in May and June 1990. In total, the single sold over 400,000 copies in the UK, earning it a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry. The song also peaked at number one in Belgium and Zimbabwe and at number two in Germany and the Netherlands.

[@TheNextStep851]

One of his most underrated tracks. I always loved the video for this too, it just screams early 90's lol.

[@redletter2008]

George arguably sounded better live than he did on record. He was an incredibly gifted singer, songwriter and musician. Great song.

[@TheMike_I]

Well said my friend 👍🏻

[@EmpressReacts]

Wow‼That's incredible

[@slimlouis6441]

It’s true. While his recorded voice was perfectly produced and sounded amazing, his live voice actually would bowl you over. Both strong and incredibly rich. Unmatched. Beautiful.

[@simonpoole2333]

I was just about to comment that 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone' has the best intro ever, and you said it before I had the chance to type it. You've got great insight and a great ear for the intricacies of all the music you react to

[@EmpressReacts]

Thank u‼❤

[@JW-ih1md]

George was EVERYTHING‼👑👑

[@JAVY624]

This comes from the EP album FiveLive a Tribute Concert for Freddy Mercury, Where George sang with the remaining members of Queen.

[@EmpressReacts]

Oh cool‼

[@karenp4667]

This was actually from Princess Diana’s Concert for Hope. All 5 of his performances together are on you tube. He performed This track, one more try, father figure, loves in need and freedom 90. One of the best I’ve seen.

[@JAVY624]

@@karenp4667 that is a great performance from George I've seen that multiple times... But I'm referring to the actual concert that was recorded with Queen and made into EP Album called Five Live , features this song , Somebody To Love other different Songs featuring Queen and also Lisa Stanfield . This concert was recorded in 1992 and released as an album in April 93'. ...kzbin.info/www/bejne/npvYenyKZbSKgbM

[@danielderozarieux8832]

This was a fab song back in the day. And still is today x

[@petersavieri]

Another great reaction I missed! 🙌 LOVE this song/mashup. They’re both covers. Obviously Papa Was A Rolling Stone is an iconic classic hit but Killer is an amazing song too. It’s a song by Adamski, featuring Seal! The original is well worth a listen too!! This recording is a mashup of 2 live covers George released on his 5 Live EP (Extended Play… which is what it was called when a release had too many tracks for a single, but not enough for an album) This video serves ultimate 90s chic. George was in his phase of not appearing in his own videos, partly to clear the perception of his Faith era ultra-pop image and partly for contractual negotiation reasons, that’s why the models are lip syncing here. This approach came to its zenith with the supermodels standing in for George in the video for Freedom 90 (which is one of my November Endora pics ❤️‍🔥).

[@sashabertold3731]

That is the official 1993 video but with the live vocals from that Wembley Concert 1991 which is also available to be watched on KZbin. The video as u mentioned it is totally 90s but it's worth it to also watch the concert version!!! Thank U Empress !!!! :)

[@EmpressReacts]

😘🥰❤

[@melissawest9124]

And - George has made some incredible duets with Whitney Houston, Mary J. Bilge, Elton John, and Aretha Franklin.

[@EmpressReacts]

Ooo I need to hear all of those💯

[@teensymom1420]

I like the live version of this. See the Concert for Hope back in 1993 I think. The entire performance is great but really like his performance of this song. Maybe I just like seeing George....

[@EmpressReacts]

🤣maybe...now I wanna check it out

[@teensymom1420]

@@EmpressReacts His live performances are all so impressive. He is always pitch perfect. I just found an old video of George singing Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing. Way back in 1988. Lord he looked good...and can we talk about the VOCALS... Yep great. Anytime you want the list of all his live performances let me know and I will send you a list...

[@alfaduko]

Always loved this song, Killer.

[@EmpressReacts]

🔥🔥

[@Matuteilcapo]

Amazing rendition!!!

[@melissawest9124]

Empress - please check out one of George’s live unplugged performances- you would love his vocals and those of the background singers.

[@EmpressReacts]

Thanks for the recommendation ✅

[@WCD199317]

The original version of ''Killer'' was from Seal and Adamski written by the two last. It's exist two versions of this song by Seal. The first version was very house-techno. The second, who Seal re-recording of his debut album, adding a rock edge with his techno sound oriented. George singing this song live in 1991 because he loved this song and the original version of ''Killer'' by seal was a massive hit in UK in 1990 and 1991 and did also well in the rest of Europe and his first European hit (''Crazy'' came after that in Europe). This song came in 1992 in single in US after his US breathrought with ''Crazy'' and was a huge hit in the clubs (enter in the top 10 in dance charts, in 1992 and in n.1 in 2005), but not so much in radios and the charts, only debuting and peaked at n.100 and dropped out the charts after a week. This live version was included on his Live EP ''Five Live'' in 1993, released from a another record company then Sony. The George version did a little better in the US charts then the original by Seal, peaked at n.69.

[@mizwilsontoyou1046]

chile i've never heard this but thorougly enjoy!

[@jasonstrader3942]

I miss George so much, sexy as f and so underrated. He was and still is my crush. Love this, he covers "Crazy" by Seal as well.

[@oceanlover3530]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnmunoz2593]

He was never underrated everyone knew his grown he will always be a icon

[@lewfa1]

Ad culture of the 90's? I think you're right. The way it looks though. I challenge anyone to show this video to a random group of teens without any background info and then ask them what they think. I'm confident their thoughts would not be about the video looking old fashioned. This video looks right now. Those images of people on the subway platform, I see them looking exactly that way today. The song has a definite 90's house groove but the video is surprising, almost shocking, how current it looks.

[@EmpressReacts]

Somethings never change right

[@ryankaim1893]

Highly Recommend Edge of Heaven or Blue (Armed With Love) Live From China. George Never Missed.

[@bk4062]

I loved the whole performance shown on UTUBE. What they had of It! BLUE Was probably my Fav.

[@johnmunoz2593]

Awesome

[@sashac5742]

💗💗💗~ Jarad and I are trilled you like the mix ! Love you girl ⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!!! We’ll be coming in hot next month~ !!

[@EmpressReacts]

Oh haaaay Sasha‼ Yaaas this was 🔥🥰😘

[@rosemiller2990]

This is a fantastic video I think it’s a bit ,forgotten. It seems to be the official video for this song by George. I remember when it was on rotation on MTV often. So happy that you’re reacting to this. His voice is fantastic.

[@EmpressReacts]

yaaaas!

[@felixmeow660]

There are a couple of other covers of this song..Seal did this song also..it's originally by a German dj named Adamski..Nina Hagen also did a cover of it

[@jareds2273]

these songs were recorded live, but not back to back. this edit/mix was done later. Killer was performed at Wimbley Arena. This was during the period where George would not appear in any of his videos, part of his fight with Sony records, a battle he lost in the end. This song mix/mash was another great example of his range and respect for R/B music. This version with the driving bass line is in my top 5 of GM songs. The video and the ads, like you mentioned, were very clever to me. Using the same fonts of well know products in line with the words..... It made the absence of George more bearable and this has to be one of the most diverse/inclusive groups of people I'd seen in a video up to that time. The vocals are fire, as was your rendition at the end. We need more Empress VOCALS.... the chanteuse that you are!

[@EmpressReacts]

Thanks Jared‼ And wow the ppl who mixed this did a great job🔥 I would have thought it was one live performance. I'm also interested to hear/learn more about this Sony battle.

[@strawberryeyes3496]

Great performance, George is just phenomenal live. If you want to see it performed live you can find it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOQinx9j8amlZo Elton John and George Michael do Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me live as well.

[@jareds2273]

that is the first time I've seen that. Thank you

[@EmpressReacts]

Thank u✅❤

[@michaelasay6140]

I'm the first to react beautiful woman with a beautiful voice! Please do more Karen Carpenter!

[@shonaharris9328]

She takes requests on her Patreon 😊.

[@EmpressReacts]

Thank u🥰😍. Hopefully the patron's request more of her❤

[@bk4062]

It seems people are liking this video with George's song. Well, Check out KILLER/PAPA WAS A ROLLIN STONE COVER TO COVER/ VICTIMS. They're all together! LET'S SEE HOW YOU LIKE THIS !

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Too bad did the video and not the live performance but ok

[@Julieroo28]

The live performance is fantastic to watch because it’s George and he’s always great, but the audio quality is 👎. I wonder if a better version of that concert exists somewhere. He voice was at its absolute prime at that time.