George Michael - Careless Whisper REACTION! He kissed a girl, I thought he was..

[@BRIDINC1972]

George wrote this when he was 17. He was a genius singer songwriter and philanthropist. RIP George always missed❤

[@DanT100]

One of the best songwriters of the 20th century.

[@franckosaurusruss9043]

14 actually

[@cristyrawks6325]

Didn't he also not want to do this song?

[@sherryscott8084]

It says in the good book “Judge not least ye be judged”. Jesus forgave a prostitute…so let him be the judge he doesn’t need a jury.

[@laurabailey1054]

@@cristyrawks6325 it was released on a Wham album so his friend Andrew Ridgely would get the royalties from this song.

[@snotwurfit]

As a heterosexual man I absolutely loved George Michael to bits. He was such a decent person, a caring person. I couldn't care about his sexuality. His humanity is more important and he had that in spades

[@kevinhodgins1811]

Too true!

[@petejones7878]

I am glad you liked George , but being gay or not has nowt to do with it .....I am not gay but I still think his music was some of the best I have listerned to over the last 20 years

[@Dr.Unsteady]

Thanks for prefacing your sexuality to us all. Your comment wasn’t going to make any sense or have a point without it.

[@ShawnKavanagh]

Exceptional minds consider the entire character

[@finderkeeperrrs]

Why do straight people feel the need to mention their sexuality when they like a celebrity that happens to be gay?

[@TigredelMar]

Screw sexual orientation and Enjoy the Music, RIP George Michael!

[@Twins1964]

I agree. Shame on you Black Pegasus

[@laurabailey1054]

Not many know this song was on a Wham album or that this video came out before the band broke up and George came out of the closet

[@tinabenton3643]

I don't care if he was gay or not. It's irrelevant to his amazing talent. He lived half of his life, a bit more than half, having to hide his true self from everyone, including his family. He hated himself for having to pretend to be someone else. It was totally unfair. He shared his beautuful voice, and unforgettable songs with us, and I'm grateful to him for that. After he died at Christmas in 2016, the whole world found out how giving he was. He was a philanthropist who not only contributed to many charities and organizations, but he also paid for in vitro fertilization for a couple he saw on a talk show. He did all of these things in secret. He told his people to make sure no one knew he was involved. He was a beautiful man, and a beautiful soul. I wouldn't trade this one great gay man for a million so called "good" Christians.

[@okmickey232]

Why did he 'have to pretend'? He chose to pretend, in order to get millions of girls like you to buy his records

[@Twins1964]

I agree. He had such a beautiful voice ^ so much talent. He should have been appreciated for that alone. Not be picked on by someone that calls himself a Christian then turns around,makes fun of him then trys to crawfish it backwards when he realizes he may have messed up. What a poser!

[@studiotezart]

Well said!

[@elizabethrogers8306]

Agreed!!

[@Ray_____]

Stop the victim nonsense already. He didn't "have" to hide what he was into, he hid what he was into because he was ashamed of what he was into.

[@TheDivayenta]

It’s a video. Videos have acting. Pretty man kissing girls sells records. He wasn’t out then. Most importantly George was a magnificent artist and humanitarian. THAT’S what counts.

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

You've gotta remember that when this song was released, there was still a stigma attached to being gay. It was at the height of the AIDS scare and they had no idea where the illness came from or how to treat it. All they knew was that it was fatal and hitting the gay community specifically and that kept celebrities/public figures from coming out. The record labels at the time also discouraged gay artists from being open, especially if the artist was seen as a heart-throb by throngs of teenaged girls who went nuts over them. They weren't about to risk shattering the illusion and seeing their record sales tank. Not sure that's not still the mindset of a lot of labels today...

[@taoist32]

He was bisexual, so it still works.

[@sassypatty2666]

Yes he dated some very beautiful women ❤❤❤❤ RIP 😢😢😢

[@petejones7878]

I agree

[@sassypatty2666]

@@TheDivayenta I so agree. Plus he donated millions anonymously.

[@libbyrn8974]

1988, I was a concierge where GM stayed in Dallas for sold out concert at Texas stadium. He came down and asked questions about Dallas and what I thought would be best places to see and eat. I won’t lie I was kinda shocked he even wanted to venture out of his hotel. Omg he was soooo freaking nice and down to earth normal. We didn’t have cameras and I was bummed but staying professional. He chatted a good 20 minutes with me and an assistant security person. After he gave me a huge hug and a peck on the cheek. I literally thought I’d faint. I got hot and dizzy hahaha. About half an hour later one of his guys sent down this envelope with 4 9th row center tickets to his sold out massive concert. The faith tour. My new husband was working so I had to drag my brother and a friend and wasted the 4th ticket. It is an incredible memory of a super super nice guy.❤

[@Twins1964]

He definitely was a good man. I've heard & read about good thing's this man has done & not just his fans. Unlike "Mr. Send me your hard earning money & I'll say anything you want Pegasus"

[@celestehunter686]

Great story! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@occheermommy]

What a great story. I am sure u will cherish it forever. I believe he was special.

[@KarlaElaine100]

Women like this song no matter what the lyrics. It’s George Michael! 😊

[@TheRustyGuitarist]

This man was the SHIT!!! One of the most UNDERRATED Songwriters of that generation!!! He wasn't "Out" in the 80's... It was a different time.

[@SallyPoolman]

In the UK, he was always loved and respected.

[@Anamarie157]

​@@SallyPoolman Totally, been a fan since the Wham days.. What a voice.. RIP George, gone way 2 soon..

[@marshajanulis6092]

George Michael posthumously inducted in songwriters hall of fame in 2020.

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

I did not know that. Thank you. ❤

[@stevem-h3562]

Twenty years too late.

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

He was a member of the duo Wham! He was a very generous individual! He passed away in December 2016. He was an extremely talented individual! RIP George Michael 😢

[@darlenemoore2535]

GM was one of the greatest vocalists and songwriters ever. He was also a silent philanthropist that only came to light after his death. He is my favorite performer ever. I don’t care who he loved.

[@JacquelynMendoza-gq4ez]

Wow! It’s about time you’ve done George Michael. You need to go down his whole catalog. He is absolutely incredible!

[@I_ll_beer_back]

George Michael was one of the greatest musicians ever to cross this planet. He was also a wonderful, generous and sensitive human being. I miss him very much. Thank God his brilliant music and his memory live on. 🙌

[@fayesouthall6604]

I never liked This song ! But it’s brilliant!

[@waynecox3958]

New Rule: NO Talking during first 3 minutes of song. George Michael also wrote and produced this song.

[@robfixter7528]

He was 17 when he wrote this song, the man was crazy talented

[@Karen_in_Canada]

Rock Hudson one of the biggest leading men in Hollywood in 60's acyed all the time. He could NEVER tell anyone he was gay

[@DulceFrancisco-r9o]

so many actors and actresses during all those years

[@Emilie-one]

I’m so glad I was brought up in a very liberal college town in a liberal state in a family that was very open-minded. We saw all kinds of things growing up in the 80s. I’ve always been of the mindset that I don’t care if you’re black, white, Asian, Hispanic, gay or straight or anything else as long as you’re a good person and treat other people kindly. You love who you love. As long as you’re in a relationship with a consenting adult who am I to judge or tell you what you should or shouldn’t do.

[@dianepechin585]

I love him I don't care if he's gay I love him who he is I will love him till the day I die..

[@ChrissieAB]

Same.

[@winggand]

It really doesn't matter where you're from. I'm from the Bible Belt, it doesn't matter. We all knew before he was out, and we didn't care; everyone loves this song. Pop, Country, Rap, Metal, whatever you're into, we can all appreciate this song.

[@melanieshelby476]

I didn't have the luxury of growing up in liberal anything I'm from DEEP south...the Bible belt, you name it... but it always made sense to me to LOVE!! The Hate just needs to stop!

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

He wrote this song. He was an incredible vocalist, and songwriter. He will be remembered, and missed by his fans forever.

[@daviddeath6029]

George Michael was firstly wham! 😊

[@gesundheit602]

George Michael (RIP) was flat out one of the greatest songwriters of his generation. He wrote so many hits it’s crazy. The music, the lyrics, the production.. he did it all.

[@ThomasPfaff-fz1vk]

I’m an 80 year old gay man. I love your reaction. Super smart. The rights I have today could be taken away tomorrow and probably will. It is not a choice to be gay. I would not choose this orientation. I was born this way. I have been discrimination against me beat up Christians should be accepting and not judge. Did you choose to be straight.

[@quinny6920]

I personally wish you nothing but the best sir!!!

[@jeremy3770]

Honosexualtiy is not normal. If it was, all species would have died out a long time ago. Also, nowhere in the Bible does it say I have to be accepting. In fact, the opposite is true. I am asked to call out those who live in unrepentant sin, in an effort to help them be saved.

[@fayesouthall6604]

As a woman whose rights are being stripped away daily, I hear you.

[@midiacorrupta1018]

How are your hemorrhoids today

[@Karen_in_Canada]

Too bad so many young people don't understand how fragile it is.

[@karlsmith2570]

3:02 "Is This George Michael?, because That Says 'Wham, Everything She Wants' " Yes, Pegasus, that's George Michael. This was a song that George did before his material as ½ of the lineup of Wham, alongside Andrew Ridgley

[@belvagurr403]

George’s duet with Aretha Franklin was awesome

[@sheilamuse4560]

It doesn’t matter what his sexual preferences were. He was hands down an amazing singer/songwriter and that should never be taken away from him. RIP George ❤

[@chris-julian5537]

Disregard the labels altogether and just enjoy the music. Everything She Wants is a banger… react to it please!

[@amyaeschbach3581]

I’m also a Christian. But George was closeted by management and society almost his whole life which I believe is wrong. He was marked as a sex symbol! His voice is one of the top voices of generations and all time. Was the lead singer of Wham 1st. One more try is so beautiful and highlights his voice. Another great reaction is, George Michael duet with Elton John at the last show of one of Georgia’s tour. Elton had been out of rehab for a few weeks and George invited him as a surprise guest. They sang one of Elton’s songs from the early 70s called ”Don’t let the sun go down on me”. Vocals unreal. Also father figure and Freedom 1990!!!! The sax intro was played in Skratch Bastid feat. OutKast International Whispers Anthem 2011. BP no matter what explore this artist and you won’t be sorry.

[@Karen_in_Canada]

I think Black Pegasus should skip reactions to music by gays. He doesn't seem to be able to get by the gay part and just get to the great music

[@TDXRazor]

Yes Do “ Everything She Wants” MTV Unplugged…back up singers are awesome. Some of them were life long back up singers for him.

[@mustardtopdog9064]

My favourite is the duet with Elton John don't let the sun go down on me

[@paulamoya7956]

It’s incredible ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@2jakh]

Me too! Better than the original!

[@nikkirobison]

George Michael wrote this when he was 17 years old. He was part of Wham and then went out on his own. He passed away on Christmas Day in 2016. He is one of my favorites, and the saxophone is what sets this song apart from all the rest.

[@ginaloverofangels]

He's greatly missed 😢RIP George Michael ❤.love his voice and music 🎶and always will.

[@RaichnotTHATrach]

He famously wrote this on the bus on the way to school aged 17.. he was a genius. Rest his soul. And yes he was in Wham before he went solo

[@pamela2843]

I hope you’ll someday be blessed with the grace of acceptance and understanding. Once you have, you will have evolved to the next level of YOU. There is no ‘either side,’ there shouldn’t be ANY sides. G-d bless you and your family.

[@GreenBlue8840]

This

[@chrislc35]

he was a genius.who cares who he liked.

[@GreenBlue8840]

This

[@River0akes]

Well, what a pleasant surprise! I almost didn’t watch this because of some of your earlier reactions, but you seem like you’ve come a long way in personal growth and empathizing and accepting other people. I’m glad I stuck around! Well done

[@slowerthinker]

George Michael was once the awkward and slightly nerdy new kid in school. There was a 'cool kid' in the class who befriended him, and encouraged his artistic development. They formed a band together called "Wham!" Then realising just how talented George was the once coolest kid in the class who had taken him under his wing encouraged George to become a serious solo artist. Its a lovely story, so its kind of sad that George's best mate from school is now largely remembered as 'the dumb pretty boy with no talent who held George Michael back in his early years".

[@stevem-h3562]

and he was anything but. George couldnt have done it without him. Ridgely was a pivotal part of his career, no doubt about it.

[@aqlexx]

Lol he was a member of the duo Wham before he started to do music by himself. Everyone knows Last Christmas from Wham

[@angelb-oo7ob]

Another musical genius sorely missed, this is such a beautiful song 🫂🤍🪽

[@Goodtide]

Absolutely 🤍

[@slcindiatv2945]

Genius? Don’t exaggerate

[@angelb-oo7ob]

@@slcindiatv2945 🫂💯

[@occheermommy]

@@slcindiatv2945are u just here to be contrary? Didn’t get enough of that at 5? Grow up

[@GreenBlue8840]

​@@occheermommy Fr. Like?

[@sachalessdarktide9813]

I am a Christian and I agree with you. I am not the judge, nor would I want to be. Just love everyone for who they are, that is all we need to do. George Michael was such a talented man. Thank you for reacting to this. I have always loved this song. I was a teenager in the 80's when his music was super popular. I remember watching all these videos on MTV when it still had music. Great memories.

[@shirleygarcia8092]

I love George so much. I miss him. I feel so bad for him still having to hide who he was for so long.

[@michaelparsons5299]

George Michael wrote all his songs. Monster talent! So sad he left this earth way before time. God bless George! 🙏

[@Twins1964]

Amen ✝️

[@patriciamcelroy3581]

He came out later but as women we didn’t care. He’s gorgeous and I was still in love with him. 😅❤

[@ScramblesWorld2014]

You and me both!! I used to get angry when people would tell me he was gay!! Not my man!! Lol...

[@patriciamcelroy3581]

@@ScramblesWorld2014 I knew he was gay. 🤣 I just didn’t care. Still love him. I can have a crush regardless.

[@Debbie-m7f]

Me too … the hottest man❤️

[@matthewfioravaniti6084]

I assumed he was when 1st seeing him in Wake Me Up Before You Go Go. But who cares. He was sexy and his lyrics and voice chef's kiss.

[@pagemeredith4532]

When I was 12 and saw George Michael on MTV I fell instantly in love. Wham was the band he was in before he went Solo. Fun fact is his father was Greek and George Michael isnt his real name, but I can't remember what it was. RIP George Michael you left this world way too soon.. You were a talented singer a good person. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@rwoodey68]

He was the lead singer in Wham. Jitter Bug

[@monkeyofalldjs]

"Judge not lest ye be judged" well said

[@ThomasPfaff-fz1vk]

Right on!

[@johnhedtke7571]

Cool! said every PEDD OH FILE

[@hollycook5046]

That sax is definitely on the "Sounds Gen X hears" list

[@sunnybearbuds]

The voice; the man...the earth will never be the same without him.

[@SheilaWilliams-pf2wm]

George was a musical genius. He wrote and produced all his music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in November2023. I am the same age as George, I remember hearing Careless Whisper for the first time and thought this singer is heading towards greatness. I was right. He has one of the best fausetto you should check out 'One more try' the official video. He wrote alot of songs from his personal experiences one of his best is 'Jesus to a child' you should check out the video of him singing that song at a British awards show that's the first time he sung that song live. His songs have been a comfort for me throughout the years. I cried when I heard of his passing.

[@MsAL-nj2pf]

At the time this song came out he was still with his group Wham and was not out as it would have been career suicide. The video you are referring to with the cop glasses was Faith from his solo album of the same name which was releaed in 1987.

[@kittylynnlpn]

He passed away a few years ago on Christmas Day. He was definitely an icon of the '80s, but I believe he was an icon of the ages. He was just an awesome singer and that's how I try to look at him. I'm a Christian too and I just try to love people for people. Jesus didn't hang out with people from the church of the day. He hung out with the people who needed him the most. That's how I try to be. I appreciate you very much Pegasus and I thank you for being there for us! Thank you once again for a great reaction

[@anitahargreaves9526]

His sister died a few years later, Christmas Day too.

[@jemxs]

​@@anitahargreaves9526didn't know that, wow sad and weird.

[@therosabella67]

George Michael is an amazing singer and songwriter. He wrote all his songs. Very meaningful lyrics and lot of them

[@angelark2011]

I was always a fan of wham and then George Michael. He was a good songwriter & an awesome singer.

[@danrieke9988]

This freak'n song!! What a freak'n song! Absolutely brilliant song. One of the all-time great masterpieces.

[@MariaE41283]

Now that you know his music, you have to listen to more of his songs. Most of his solo songs are beautiful. Wham songs are great also!

[@trishbridges992]

He was a brilliant composer!

[@chrisester2910]

George Michael suffered a lot of inner turmoil because of his sexuality. Many people are deeply conflicted because of lack of acceptance. I am a Gen-X kid and I had two friends commit suicide because they could not face being gay before I reached 18. I had other friends who survived to adulthood but were kicked out by their parents before they were 16. I knew people who were homeless as kids and hustled (at the height of the AIDS epidemic) to be able to survive because their families put them out. And yes, these were self-professed Christians who abandoned their children to the streets because they were gay.

[@TheDivayenta]

I hope he reads this. He seems unaware of the past.

[@queroemigrar4154]

Our children too now they are brainwashed by Georges people to cut off parts

[@louiseanderson1505]

Huh, Christians 🙄. There are thousands of afterlife testimonies who claim there are no churches on the other side and religion is man-made so to speak.

[@KraftyCdn]

he has had girlfriends...George wrote this song i believe before he was in WHAM and when he was going solo or before.. he added his WHAM partner to the writing credits of this song to make sure he got royalties from it...awesome man

[@kenneth2875]

Wikipedia-In 1981, Michael was working as a DJ at the Bel Air Restaurant in Northwood, London near Bushey, Hertfordshire. Michael explained in his autobiography, Bare, that he conceptualised "Careless Whisper" based on events from his childhood. Michael wrote, "I was on my way to DJ at the Bel Air when I wrote 'Careless Whisper'. I have always written on buses, trains and in cars. It always happens on journeys... With 'Careless Whisper' I remember exactly where it first came to me, where I came up with the sax line... I remember I was handing the money over to the guy on the bus and I got this line, the sax line... I wrote it totally in my head. I worked on it for about three months in my head." Sheet music for "Careless Whisper" sets the key of D minor. "When I was twelve, thirteen, I used to have to chaperone my sister, who was two years older, to an ice rink at Queensway in London," he explained. "There was a girl there with long blonde hair whose name was Jane. I was a fat boy in glasses and I had a big crush on her-though I didn't stand a chance. My sister used to go and do what she wanted when we got to the skating rink and I would spend the afternoon swooning over this girl Jane." "A few years later, when I was sixteen, I had my first relationship with a girl called Helen," Michael continued. It had just started to cool off a bit when I discovered that the blonde girl from Queensway had moved in just around the corner from my school. She had moved in right next to where I used to stand and wait for my next-door neighbour, who used to give me a lift home from school. And one day I saw her walk down the path next to me and I thought - now where did SHE come from? She didn't know it was me. It was a few years later and I looked a lot different. Then we played a school disco with the Executive and she saw me singing and decided she fancied me. By this time she was that much older and a big buxom thing - and eventually I started seeing her. She invited me in one day when I was waiting for my lift and I was... in heaven. Michael observed that after he stopped wearing glasses, he began getting invited to parties. "And the girl who didn't even see me when I was twelve invited me in," he noted. So I went out with her for a couple of months but I didn't stop seeing Helen. I thought I was being smart - I had gone from being a total loser to being a two-timer. And I remember my sisters used to give me a hard time because they found out and they really liked the first girl. The whole idea of "Careless Whisper" was the first girl finding out about the second - which she never did. But I started another relationship with a girl called Alexis without finishing the one with Jane. It all got a bit complicated. Jane found out about her and got rid of me... The whole time I thought I was being cool, being this two-timer, but there really wasn't that much emotion involved. I did feel guilty about the first girl - and I have seen her since - and the idea of the song was about her. "Careless Whisper" was us dancing, because we danced a lot, and the idea was - we are dancing... but she knows... and it's finished. Andrew Ridgeley came up with the chord sequence on his Fender Telecaster he had received for his 18th birthday. They continued to work together on the music and lyrics both at Michael's house in Radlett, and Shirlie Holliman's aunt's basement flat in Peckham, where Ridgeley was living.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Like many gay men. Best friend in school liked boys and girls.

[@marlarogers9304]

More, please.

[@faithnyou1732]

George Michael's career began with the group Wham!, and this song was their second break-out hit, which was released in 1984. George was considered a musical virtuoso and co-wrote 'Careless Whisper' with his Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley. The pair had written it together while developing as artists in 1981 when they were only 17. He was a huge heart throb, and wasn't outed until 1998. Still, his solo career thrived and was beloved by millions. Rest In Peace, George Michael.

[@MissMeKate]

He was a wonderful man, did so much for charity, was by all accounts a tremendous friend, and a huge talent. He lead with love, and that's all that matters. ❤ His song Faith is great fun and also iconic.

[@rtpeixepodre4966]

You don’t know him

[@suzannejane1035]

​@@rtpeixepodre4966 That's what 'by all accounts' means 🙄

[@sassypatty2666]

He was a genius, perfect pitch, producer, philanthropist. ❤❤❤ 😢😢😢

[@justtere]

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go shows he can dance.

[@dawngray5798]

He was only 17 when he wrote this song. "Wham" was his group before his solo career

[@ProfessorMystery77]

The main reason you’re the only person I pay to subscribe to on KZbin is that you DO keep it real. I feel like you’re the most honest reactor there is. Don’t care if we agree or disagree, I just appreciate knowing what you really think about songs and life both.

[@donna7059]

Love this man’s music. His voice was golden. This song about forsaken love is one of his best. Just today, this came up on my play list during a Fathers Day road trip. I played it 3 times before I let it go to the next song (Gary P Nunn - a Enlightment b Endarkment - what a mix 🤣)

[@elizabethfranco1284]

He was still in Wham when he recorded this. His real solo career took off later.

[@MetalBere]

He was a great person and a great artist ❤

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

Just because you're gay, does'nt mean you can't act.

[@antoniolopes4754]

He was bi. Freddy too

[@4arrows4all]

Gestures at Hollywood

[@myredroom]

@@antoniolopes4754 🤣

[@christopherone1]

that's actually his girlfriend in the video as well as the "i want your sex" video

[@christopherone1]

no one cared...the fact you're even bringing this up in 2024, no wonder he felt he had to hide his very personal life. NO ONE cared...my GFs and I were so madly in love with him....

[@angelabennett-engele1977]

I appreciate thar you were real here! Great verbalization of your thoughts. I agree with you. Great reaction!

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

OMG....George Michael! Great songs, misunderstood life, but once again, a great artist gone too soon. He was gay, no doubt among those who knew him, but he began his career in a time when being publically gay could have damaged his growing career. Especially when you consider the AIDS epidemic and wealth of misinformation associated with it in the 80s. His debut solo album "Faith" is essential listening. "I Want Your Sex" shocked many people back then. The extended version of this song from the album is terrific. Not to mention that this album also contained the title track "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try" and "Monkey", among others. RIP George Michael

[@lesliedaubert1411]

That saxophone ryphe is iconic. Being used in movies and shows. George Michael wrote this when he was 17.

[@daniellegill7582]

Another amazing song is “Don’t let the sun go down” by George Michael and Elton John

[@laurabailey1054]

George Michael’s birthday was June 25th. So he is part of the June crew for birthdays. George and I celebrate our birthdays on the same day. George Michael was a member of the band Wham before he went solo. This song is actually on a Wham album.

[@Goodtide]

My mom was in love with him. Oh, the heartbreak when she found out he was a part of the community was real. It was confirmed that she never had a chance. 😂

[@andreadeamon6419]

Right!!! I'm with mom

[@ms.krueger2660]

Same here. I was heartbroken finding out he was gay.

[@iggs67]

Like she had a chance even if he wasn't gay 🤣

[@carrollmurphy2289]

Same. But he is one of my favorites . Forever I cried when he died!

[@ChanelStuff]

Hilarious. I was one of those broken hearted girls too. But even after he came out. I was still in love with him. Tell your momma I understand ❤LOL

[@paulaleckey1968]

He was a beautiful man inside and out!

[@ellenjones7819]

George Michael was around 21yrs old when this song came out. He was still trying to figure himself out. He had girlfriends but was also attracted to men. Initially, he considered himself bisexual but later realized that he preferred men.

[@remo27]

But even preferring men doesn't mean he doesn't also like women. The real question is if he somehow graduated from bisexual (but preferring guys) to getting in 'ick' reaction to females and thus being fully gay.

[@LunaJo67WDHTMJ]

Also, the music industry didn't really wnated him to be gay since as a part of Wham he needed to attract a lot of young girls to buy their albums. They should have considered how many young men would buy them, but at that time they didn't think that way. LJ

[@kristlthompson4721]

Also worth noting how much worse the overall social stigmatization and homophobia were when WHAM! was becoming more popular in the early 80s, and then following that when he went solo.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

I doubt that he was really bisexual. He was a pretty guy and women like pretty guys for awhile.

[@bkm2797]

Almost always works out that way, I live in San Francisco and have since the 70's. George was like so many from that time hiding who he was, but deep down always knowing. So sad that George was so worried about his family finding out, it really took him down a dark road. R.I.P. George Michael, we miss you!🕊❤️

[@d.kyrstede3556]

George Michael had not come out yet when Careless Whisper was released.

[@anniem4026]

Such an unbelievable singer & above all else the writing. Gone way to soon. Freedom, Jesus to a child, one more try, my mother's brother are just few.

[@lisamcnaughton7119]

Thank you for being you. The struggle is real for everyone.

[@vonniestewart4416]

he wrote this song at 17....cray cray talent

[@myprettypsych]

Amazing vocalist, excellent writer/lyricist, great producer and composer, plus played piano and guitar. He is my favorite of all time. They just don't make them like that any more. Very few musicians like him. He is sorely missed. You should check out One More Try. His vocals are incredible. Or any of his live performances.

[@selfcentered6536]

When he wrote this he had befriended a homeless man he actually gave him the right saying he wrote the song even though he himself had wrote the song so that man what's helped out of homelessness he also at one time found a couple who couldn't afford an engagement ring in the overheard them talking and he quietly bought the ring for them just an amazing individual

[@zanerichardson4334]

Not true at all. Andrew Ridgeley is credited as a co-writer but that’s because he did in fact co-write the song

[@BlickrichtungSueden]

I love „Cowboys and Angels“ so good. Like the whole Album „Ladies and Gentleman“

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

One of the greatest music stars ever George wrote that song at 17 years old ❤ I miss his voice,his style Everything

[@slcsociedadeintracomunista4998]

One among millions of others as good

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

​@@slcsociedadeintracomunista4998,the only two worth mention in that league is Freddie and George

[@slcsociedadeintracomunista4998]

@@dimitrasotirakoglou2553 they all swing both ways when they can

[@DianeFrey-e7f]

You're so funny, I love your reactions. Your generation really. It's a music clip before he came out.

[@mikebzdusek8754]

George Michel wrote this song when he was 17

[@faithcat7675]

Never cared or thought about his personal life. Aways loved his music. So talented. ❤

[@Twins1964]

Exactly 💯

[@BridgeIV]

Good music doesn’t care who or what you are,(neither do I) great is great!

[@somuchdesignwithhanne]

He wrote it in his teens - he was an incredibly talented artist

[@revdp2010]

Your reaction was genuine and hopefully people watch because of that genuine honesty. You also respectfully expressed your position without condemning anyone else. Please do “Freedom 90” a mesmerizing groundbreaking video by George Michael.

[@tropenkindje1]

This came out 40 years ago. We all fell in love with George, not knowing he was gay.He came out of the closet years later. Still miss him

[@texasboy1209]

He is or was.. George Michael LEGEND !! ❤

[@susanechevarria4320]

WAM = he and a guy were a duo but because of differences they split and George Michael was the one to go on to a successful solo career. ❤

[@tiniselles]

Who cares who you love? Just be who you are, as long you don’t bother anyone else. Btw, I’ve loved Wham and George Michael (same birth year as me) through everything ❤️. George wrote and sang the most beautiful songs.

[@midiacorrupta1018]

Nobody cares unless all you do is pushing your deviancy on kids etc

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Hey Black P , I remember dancing with my girl, first love to this song ,back in the day , at a small bar, in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada! Great Video!!

[@shnomac9873]

Always keep it real. If a "fan" doesn't agree that's their problem. They can walk away... you don't need them!

[@MiddleAgedBob]

Listening to this song is like mainlining the 80’s. Definitely one of the most iconic sax solos of all time.

[@godcandy108]

Probably the most beautiful heartbreak song ever.

[@paulmellette8925]

George Michael was a talent. One of the best of his generation. And while he was not "openly gay" in the early part of his career, it was suspected by many. In fact the running joke when he was part of Wham! was that Wham! was an acronym for "we homosexuals are misunderstood!" Gay or no, he was an icon. The album "Faith" is loaded with reaction worthy material, from the title track to "Father Figure" to "One More Try" and more!

[@chrismorgan9153]

Wham UK came first. Then, they just became Wham! Then, George was able to drop his security blanket, Andrew Ridgely, and go solo. This was the Wham! period.

[@HR_sailor66]

The amount of stellar songs in his catalogue is bonkers. Once in a generation talent. Check out the live performance with Queen.

[@sandrafazackerley9526]

Such a beautiful song but hey I don't know a bad song by George Michael. Great reaction 👌 Peace Out! ✌️

[@MamaJewels99]

He was just a teenager when he wrote this. Amazing songwriter and singer with a huge heart. Miss him still. ❤