Ep. 47 - George Michael | Last Days Podcast

George Michael - the Wham! frontman turned legendary solo performer - died on Christmas day, 2016, from heart failure brought on by years of substance abuse. Michael's life was derailed by his 1998 arrest for a lewd act, which made him the butt of jokes and subjected the famously-private star to unwanted media scrutiny. But in death he finally found the rehabilitation he searched for so desperately in life, and with it a renewed appreciation for his art and the legacy he left behind.
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[@BruceLee-t9n]

Wake me up before you go go is a Fantastic song and it reminds me of the awesome 80's. George Michael and Wham gave us a lot of awesome songs

[@CarlyFaith15]

It figures that TMZ would want to write about George Michael's last days. Not about the thousands of days he had before when he wrote and sang music that continues to be listened to every day. I guess it's just about jealousy. When you have that much talent and at the same time you have a generous and kind soul, you're going to be a target. And, millions of his fans don't care about anything negative that was written about him then or now. We just miss him and we always will. 🩵

[@glorianash5180]

Fan friend don't forget gorgeous ❤

[@nisansalaliyanage469]

Very well said @Carly1515 ❤

[@louiseanderson1505]

Hear hear.

[@rosequartz7841]

There is nothing you can say to deatroy his image, him as a person , period. A beautiful human being ❤....Love you still GM xxxx❤

[@katrinschimansky9272]

HE was one of the best voices in all times and one of the songwriters in the Pop,Beat aera ! His Lyrics meant something, having a Message änd his feelings at that moment could be felt and sometimes they would exactly Touch one owns. It was and is very helpful to sooth ownes troubles and tears- a great anti-depressant, ! His death wasn't real surprising. He was burn't out and actually his Life was more of a tortur, what could he still achieve.? His end orona death was very sad. But in a way it was his way out of this hell of life with drugs, sexual addiction, loosing his lovers and a way back to a healthy life, possible for him. Unfortunately we have only his legacy of Songs, the Musical, the videos and escpecially his thoughts, hopes and touches of happiness through his Lyrics!,,Thank you Georgie

[@AgnesMann6th-gq6xg]

Just a beautiful man❤

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

Thank you so much for this one. I did suggest George Michael the last time you all asked for suggestions.

[@water6406]

Нишу Джорджа Майкла не займёт никто. Такой один. Остальные- подделки.

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I am sending out my thoughts and prayers and love to all of his family and friends and fans

[@ryandavis7762]

I think the death of Anselmo and then the death of his mother a year or so after ( whom he was very close to) altered the course of his life, not so much the bathroom incident.

[@dierdrebrock1843]

I totally agree and then when he and Kenny broke up it really took a toll on George. He seemed so lost and he cried on stage. I just wanted to hug him I felt so bad for him.

[@nisansalaliyanage469]

Absolutely ❤️. Some people never try to look at things from GM's perspective

[@lavenderfields2910]

@@dierdrebrock1843 I've seen that video many times & I just want to reach thru the screen, wrap my arms around him & let him cry on my shoulder ! 🥰💔 It breaks my heart, every time ! 💔😭 Love that man !!! ❤❤❤

[@dierdrebrock1843]

@@lavenderfields2910 I speak in the present because I can't let him go. I love George dearly. He is the sweetest ,most caring ,loving man ever and he deserved to be treated better. I thing that one thing he couldn't let go of besides the things you mentioned was that his father was always disappointed in him and called him ugly. He never had his father's approval until he made money. That just breaks my heart.

[@GladysAlicea]

Lousy and incomplete profile of a brilliant artist and warm, funny, compassionate man. His mom also died two years after his love, you forgot that painful experience. Shame on TMZ. Perhaps next time, you’ll submit a fitting tribute.

[@madeleineglo7696]

George suffered depression it ran in his family on mothers side her brother his uncle who committed suicide.

[@timjespersen3605]

Pee Wee in FACT said, "Anybody heard any good jokes." I like your content, but I notice at least one such example on most of your breakdowns.

[@AmericanWoman1]

TMZ, you did not research George very much. You got numerous things wrong, left important things out etc.... Don't do a half assed podcast when you don't know what the heck you're talking about!! Wrong of you!

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

1998 -- /// so i guess he was 37 then. I agree there was a before and after. I thought it was just gross to tell you the truth. I didn't really know the 'bathroom gay hookup' kind of thing and i certainly didn't think he'd get arrested and it would 'haunt' him. But i don't understand how his parents didn't know he was gay,,, they HAD to know. (even if they didn't admit it),,,, i thought he was gay the firs time i saw his photo's and video's.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

so it was the last 2 yrs of his life that he went Really downhill. //he was in alot of emotional pain imo.

[@BruceLee-t9n]

I don't think Michael Jackson's sexuality was a mystery 😂😂😂

[@AmericanWoman1]

MJ was Asexual.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

Michael had plenty of girlfriends and girl friends,,,, he kept it private.

[@AmericanWoman1]

@@JustMe-gs9xi "Friends" is appropiate. Lisa was the only real relationship he ever had. Mike was Asexual.

[@ВалентинаЧурсина-с7ч]

По-русски, пожалуйста!)

[@AmericanWoman1]

This is USA and we speak English.

[@madeleineglo7696]

he was never seen with a long time girlfreind,

[@madeleineglo7696]

NO NO NO HE HAD A TRACHEA OPP HIS VOICE WAS AFFECTED HE THEN GOT DEPREESED YOU IN THE STATES GET IT ALL WRONG HE WAS NO JOKE HE WAS AND STILLIS LOVED ALL OVER THE WORLD.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

why did he need a trachea operation??

[@madeleineglo7696]

George Michael was and is loved he made a video taking the micky out of that policeman, his concerts were packed.

[@irenegresham1519]

The wham songs have a story to tell like his solo career in later years bests singer songwriter i dont think their will be another singer songwriter like George

[@elizabethjohnson6559]

Myself for him..I love he's music 🎵 great voice till today still hear it ..🙏🩵rip I have nothing to say rube about him😍

[@DateMike22]

RIP George Michael 😢🕊️🌹🙏🏼.

[@ryandavis7762]

He toured the US in 2007. 25 Live

[@madeleineglo7696]

no, he put the women in his videos instead of him because he did not want to publisize his videos himself anymore, not trying to make himself look hetrosexual. jeeez get it right he paid those models millions to do it

[@debrajones8194]

What a terribly inaccurate rendition here.

[@emanuellawton7942]

1984 for "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go".

[@annakisfaludinebaan]

A wonderful person, a wonderful mind and a wonderful songstress and much more, because she was an incredible talent in everything (arranging, photography, filming, lighting the stage - if you can call a runway that way), living with the musicians, both boss and in partner version and everything related to this world). Your private life is none of our business. He is an irreplaceable love in my life and I am not alone in this thought. He is a wonderful-looking and generous man who helped everyone, but - as usual - he couldn't help himself. A man with a restless spirit and work ethic, who left such a deep mark that no one can ever replace!

[@DaryaSem]

Well written! Thank you.

[@madeleineglo7696]

He gave millions to charity as s tax scam. And got the millions back.

[@AmericanWoman1]

Songstrss??!! That's a female singer!! Then again, you did say , "she was an incredible talent''... HE didn't identify as female. LOL 🤣

[@lavenderfields2910]

@@AmericanWoman1 Some countries refer to the males as "she"...I have seen it a lot in George's groups, on FB ! She was not insinuating that George identified as female !!!

[@louiseanderson1505]

Not watching this. Full of lies.

[@madeleineglo7696]

He was set up

[@listen2music811]

TMZ......AS USUAL, FULL OF TRASH AND PUT DOWNS. GM AND HIS STUNNING VOICE, LOOKS, TALENT, AND GENEROSITY GIVING MONEY TO INSTITUTIONS AND PLAYING AT COUNTLESS BENEFIT PERFORMANCES. TMZ SHAME ON YOU! THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE DIFFERENT KIND OF STORY..BUT Noooooo! 💋💋 REST IN PEACE, BEAUTIFUL, BUT TROUBLED MAN. FIND PEACE IN HEAVEN!💔💔💔

[@madeleineglo7696]

The tash and sideburns just made him look USA Gay. he did live in the USA for a while and gay men had that look.

[@AmericanWoman1]

You're ridiculous! LOL

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@AmericanWoman1 its my opinion and watch his interviews of what he said about America.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

@@madeleineglo7696 ignore her.

[@brian-ld4vd]

Why don't you do the last days of Sherry Lewis and Lambchop?

[@madeleineglo7696]

he did not arrange meet ups he went cruising over hampstead heath known for cruising since the 70s or before

[@AmericanWoman1]

He did arrange meet ups too, yes, he did.

[@DianaValerie]

His biographer said that the GHB did him in.

[@AmericanWoman1]

He was heavily addicted. He almost died numerous times.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

oh lord,,,, more things to look up -- ok, party drug that ?relaxes you????? i don't get it,,,i thought party drugs gave you energy?????? I'm ancient,,,, what is the GBH he was so into,,, and why?

[@madeleineglo7696]

Michael Jackson liked Children.

[@AmericanWoman1]

In an innocent way. Stop the bull!

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@AmericanWoman1 but not normal if my grown son was taking children to his bed i would try stop it but he banned his family from his house great entertainer but not the full ticket.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

@@madeleineglo7696 Be Very Careful to accuse anybody, He was an artist and not a pervert,, at all! he LOVED children from his heart. Stop with the slander.

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@JustMe-gs9xi who are you threatening i will report you mj was crazy look how he died paid a doctor for drugs. This is not about him anyway..look at the crazy face he gave himself. Lol a freak

[@madeleineglo7696]

@@JustMe-gs9xi i will say as i please threatening me and i will report you now jog on this is about wonderful George Michael not mj .

[@dsqm2738]

Jason B ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤