George Michael - Careless Whisper | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Brings me way back…

[@MLivelyGirl]

Love that song!

[@MLivelyGirl]

Please Please Please Listen to Maxi Priest... Close To You... Released 1990...You will Love this song...

[@cjm-jr9xk]

There is a video on KZbin that I suggest you listen to Jamal. It is called Harmonica Blues compilation, and I think that you would absolutely love the earliest versions of the music that brings you joy now. Also, the stank face it gives you is indescribable.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

It’s a fantastic saxophone here! Undoubtedly. However, we can’t really compare with the jazz legends and such. Nonetheless, sublime sax 🎷🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻✌🏻

[@alofarettaneemia8869]

This song will forever be a CLASSIC.

[@flinx649]

You read my mind...exactly what i wanted to post.

[@zadescrivner]

Yep! 🎷❤️🎵

[@michaelasay6140]

And Father Figure!

[@basilcarpenterjr1592]

Amen

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

We were blessed to be young when this came out.

[@Debagio]

"I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm." That's poetry, my friends.

[@buddhastl7120]

And he and his buddy wrote this at 17 years old 😳

[@Henry-Paget]

Rip George Michael. Another legend that will always be remembered.

[@breakdancinfool]

Yes he was. Alas, eventually we will all be skeletons.

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

He wrote that masterpiece when He was only 16 Amazing singer, rest in peace to George Michael Thank you brother ♥️

[@ashleydowney1222]

And he eventually disliked the song. It was one of his least favorite songs.

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

@@ashleydowney1222 what about that ha? And It's one of his most famous songs

[@ethanlavelle6877]

Thought he was 17 ?

[@hazeltyler89]

@@ethanlavelle6877 ugh...seriously?

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

HE CO WROTE IT WITH ANDREW RIDGELEY

[@cherylreichardt]

The video is like a mini soap opera. When you're careless you're gonna pay the consequences. The song is beautifully done and sung. Miss you George! RIP!😥❤

[@christinewaide5249]

I couldn’t have said it better.

[@cherylreichardt]

@@christinewaide5249 Thank you!😊

[@msbeaverhausen7226]

As talented as George Michael was , he was even more generous. His philanthropy was not disclosed until after his death, he was a kind man and a true gentleman. Can you review Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Power of Love? That video and that song are beautiful!!

[@nonenone7250]

george gave away around $10million,,,

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

@@nonenone7250 IIRC, he was giving something else away in a bathroom and got in biiiig trouble for it.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Oh, I was going to suggest 'Frankie Goes to Hollywood' as well.

[@Befree898]

This song don't need any explanation, just see the video and listen to George.

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

@@Befree898 They're saying this song didn't mean anything to him, he just wrote it. Do you think there is an actual "Stairway to Heaven" too? LOL

[@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe]

My heart broke when this magical singer died 💔 always loved this song so very much! We lost too many great ones 😪

[@danielolson5378]

Blue eyed soul at its very best!! My cousin once attended a concert with George Michael and says it's one of the best concerts he has ever been to!

[@cadeevans4623]

Careless whisper is a beautiful song love George Michael he had such a great voice man one of my favorite songs jamel great reaction it's a awesome song great video man👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Brotha_Teresa]

Definitely a top 5 in the Sax Category! Right up there with: Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street Sade - Smooth Operator Men at Work - Who can it be now? Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey

[@likecrazyhorse]

Brother Theresa knows what's up

[@UnknownDamone]

Deacon Blues?

[@Brotha_Teresa]

@@UnknownDamone, wouldn’t really classify that as a Sax Song. It’s more of a timeless classic with an excellent sax solo.

[@flinx649]

yep

[@TonyShepps]

No Clarence?

[@cjpew]

Thanks, love George. One More Try really shows his chops.

[@GeraltofRivia5150]

Definitely need to bring sax's back. They shouldn't be left to die in 80's music. RIP George.

[@matinmirnaghibi5846]

A timeless masterpiece

[@bknsty14]

George Michaels voice is so ridiculously good. I don’t think he ever really got the credit he deserved as a vocalist.

[@mickie-fielden5629]

Another Beautiful Soul gone way to soon.. Your legacy lives on ... You are missed George rest in peace love..

[@jillgehrke7262]

It's technically Wham! Let's not forget about Andrew!!

[@carrieorsel1340]

We love you, Andrew

[@asheard23]

Fun fact: in every country other than the US, this song was billed as a George Michael solo song. In the US however, it was billed as “Wham! featuring George Michael”, probably to take advantage of Wham’s newfound US popularity

[@jackdixon29jd]

@@asheard23 Just about to say this. You brat me to it

[@chrisarsenault9927]

@@asheard23 It was a Wham! song featuring George in Canada as well.

[@Julieroo28]

@@asheard23 I think he did that to put Andrew down as a co-writer of the song so he could make money off of it. Someone can correct me, but I don’t think Andrew actually had anything to do with the writing of the song. He lives off of it, though.

[@Julieroo28]

Thanks for the George Michael love. He didn’t like to sing the song in concert as he got older because it didn’t mean anything to him, but he did it because his fans loved it. Imagine him writing this sax bit at 17!

[@jrm78]

I'm sad I didn't fully appreciate George Michael when he was alive and making music. His solo music and stuff he made with Wham! is pop majesty. That said, I wasn't a hater; he just wasn't fully on my radar back then. Also, no dislikes so far. Even the haters love them some George. Finally, that saxophone lick is the GOAT sax lick.

[@Debagio]

Everything She Wants is a much overlooked Wham! classic.

[@auralfixxation6702]

This song can bring even an angry badass, to teary eyes.

[@GF-pk4uj]

Finally!! Thanks Jamal. More George Michael please. Spinning the Wheel, Jesus to a Child, One More Try, They Won’t Go When I Go, A Different Corner, Father Figure, etc. He wrote, composed, arranged, and produced all his songs as well as playing some instruments. And there are duets with Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Mutya Buena, etc.

[@puddysue]

I have always loved this song... OMG... that sax!!!!!!!!!!! And the lyrics and his voice. Incredible!

[@Vaticider69]

One of my guilty pleasure singers... along with Bee gees ....80s Metal Head.....

[@mypl510]

This song is like a Time Machine to 1984! Definite Top 5 in the Sax Dept.! RIP George Michael

[@chrisa1963]

So, the story goes that although George wrote the song himself age 15/16 years old, he added Andrew Ridgeley (his partner in Wham) to the writing credits so that Andrew would always be taken care of financially.

[@Thisandthat8908]

Shouldn't last Christmas have sorted that out?

[@garthbekkerbuksie4338]

@@Thisandthat8908 no.

[@bigneon_glitter]

*George Michael - Cowboys & Angels.* Immaculate. One for the list.

[@km4844]

Beautiful song. I love every song from Listen Without Prejudice. ♥️🎶

[@mamashiraz]

Talent beyond measure!! Georgios kyriacos Panayiotou!! Half British and half Greek Cypriot!! R&B and blues influenced his musical style and he employed some of the best black backup singers in the biz!! He was a good soul who had his demons but he helped people anonymously because he didn’t do it for praise. He’s a true legend and is sorely missed.😔

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

George Michael was such a legend. This song is just a sample of his greatness. One of the greatest love songs ever written. Thank you for the reaction. Such a great 80s memory 👍🎶

[@strngenchantedgirl]

He is legend. RIP George, the world did not deserve you especially the way it treated you.

[@juanitaminch4540]

The sax playing is a 10 out of 10- fantastic.

[@cjxj2202]

This and "You Belong to the City" by Glenn Frey have such great sax playing.... 10/10 for sure.

[@birdland85]

You should watch the China live version

[@jewelofaries]

Oh yeah !!! One of the PREMIERE slow jams of the 80's. Great choice !

[@ohgeereadmore]

The sax solo is probably the last great sax line in music

[@gooberclese]

Truth

[@albertagibinik3436]

Lilly was here- Candy dulfer and Dave Stewart

[@ohgeereadmore]

@@albertagibinik3436 I forgot about this song and I didn’t know Dave Stewart was a part of it. Thanks for that. But my opinion still stands

[@chrishenderson420]

I think Glenn Frey - You belong to the city would have something to say about that!

[@RB-uh1ss]

George was such an Amazing singer and song writer!! ! My favorite ⭐️ such a big loss !! ❤️

[@robbie007]

Another gem from the greatest year of the 80s. 1984. No1 in the Summer. Remember smooching to this one.

[@debbiemccain5850]

Never gets old!! RIP George🎵❤🎶

[@consciousbeing1188]

Nothing says 80s blue-eyed soul like George Michael... This song was #1 for a reason.. It spoke to a lot of people and was part of a wave of 80s ballads that defined a genre for Gen Xers to fall in love with. Remember the 80s were the only decade not to have seen a big war for nearly half a century so there was a big focus on relationships and building a family for the future. Even though I was basically a Hard Rock guy in the 70s and 80s, the ballads were great to give your ears a rest after hours of having them pounded by guitar riffs and backbeats... not to mention the ladies in those days seemed to appreciate guys who liked to mix it up a bit. 😉

[@Wolfsky9]

it's just nOT possible to say how popular this song was in the 80's. -------------just incredible. -----------------MJL, 75 y/o

[@leslapins7617]

Even if is not a “real reaction” as you said (and I totally relate to it), I must say that is nice to hear great music together with you, specially because it’s always a pleasure to listen great artists as George over and over again. Thanks for helping to keep his art alive.

[@solarpowerhome]

This is one of many George Michael songs that, you can be as "manly" as you want, but you know you sing this in the car on the way to work. Freedom is another. If you aren't belting out Freedom when it comes on, you need to see a dr.

[@jmnimahelr]

The sax is probably the sexiest instrument. It moves the body in wonderful ways. 😘

[@Tchimewrinou]

At three years old, this song gave me frissons. Still does

[@karenp4667]

George was 17 yrs old when he wrote this song. He handed it to some music person and the guy told George it was terrible and threw it in the garbage can. What a dumb bell. The guy could have made millions. It took 11 saxophone players for George to get the sound he wanted. George was a perfectionist but a genius.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Hey Jamel- pleeeease react to his song “One more Try”, whether you know it or not- please-❤️💙✌️✨

[@15scottie]

By Timothy something?

[@chrisoakley5830]

It's a great song.

[@nitro_001newman2]

@@15scottie No, by George Michael.

[@sapphoculloden5215]

George Michael is so amazing ..

[@justinestes6400]

George's MTV Unplugged is AMAZING!!

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

All George Michael songs are fantastic❤❤

[@michaelakkerman407]

I remember slow dancing to this with my highschool love just thinking the night would never end... what a memory high school slow dancing. Hope she's doing well!!

[@Debagio]

Feelin' this.

[@redzwestisbest]

George Michael/Wham, MJ, Prince, Phil Collins/Genesis, Lionel Ritchie, whitney (mid-late 80s), Madonna,Hall & Oates, Chicago, .... just owned the 80s

[@traviswoodfin3044]

"Praying for time" is a great song with a great message that needs to be heard these days. Official video has the lyrics. Also another one "A different corner" is also one to check out.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

I just have to ask, how many times can you listen to this song on repeat without getting tired of it? Back in high school for me it was all day long!

[@sandyleewhite]

*******GEORGE MICHAEL'S VOICE IS SMOOTHER THAN MELTED BUTTER******* RIP Great one!!!

[@ojstinson]

I knew the "bad girl" in this video, such a beautiful, shy, and unaffected person, nothing like what she portrayed in this video, she was not an actress but a model who was chosen strictly for her "look", sadly she passed away in 2012 from cancer, we all greatly miss you sweet Madeline Andrews.

[@penelopebowling9790]

Glad you reacted to GM. Miss you George RIP!

[@paulbewlay4527]

'Seether' did a metal-flavored version of this that completely redefines it...keep it alive!

[@barbaragonzalez3504]

Legendary sax intro. I lost my mind when I first heard this song. 😊😘🔥

[@CynHatmaker]

He wrote this at 17 years old!!!!THIS!!!! I didn't know about emotions like this at 17! lol

[@ronstewart6362]

Was never a big George Michaels fan or wham for that matter BUT, Hold up. I'm now older and wiser. That sax line is Fire!! And gotta give credit where credits due. Dude could sing!!! And I get it why the girls were goin nuts for him. RIP George. Great song👍🙏

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

Thanks, Jamal, for making us re-live these moments. Memory flood gates crashed open. Keep diggin, brother.

[@TheCaveman46]

That sax alone is iconic!

[@TheRedWaltz24]

You should give one of George's lesser played songs, "Praying For Time", a listen. It is very powerful. He gave a pretty stirring live rendition of it on American Idol in 2008. It did reach #1 in the US for a week, but you don't hear people talk about it too much, which is a shame.

[@toof987]

that's def one of my favorites. be great to see a reaction to it.

[@traviswoodfin3044]

Yeah i recommended that one awhile back. It is very powerful and relevant especially nowadays.

[@brendanfromireland]

Absolutely, my favourite song of his... So very deep.

[@perrysaker-ee1gq]

The instrumental alone stands up as a beautiful piece of music!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Wham! Produced by George Michael. Credits for performance are confusing. In some nations George Michael is the performer. In other nations Wham! is the performer. George is in his peak here! What belting! 🤯 Suggested next Wham! video: Everything She Wants. RIP George Michael 🇬🇧

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

This track was a collaboration (lyrics and instrumentals...) between George Michael and his best friend/classmate, Andrew Ridgeley - they wrote/composed it when they were 17 years old.

[@jad4680]

STONE COLD 80S CLASSIC JAMEL! nothing else to say music says it all.peace ; )

[@cristinarocha187]

Sim, super sexy canção! Um clássico, mesmo! Amo George Michael e suas performances! Amazing! From Paquetá Island - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brazil! ✨✨✨🙏🙏🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@sean_b_drummer]

More, Wham!: Everything She Wants

[@trismaccarran9950]

@Sean Bowen...I second that one 👍

[@leslapins7617]

Specially the unplugged version 🥰

[@Skorpio420]

@@trismaccarran9950 I third it.

[@Debagio]

My favourite Wham! song.

[@sean_b_drummer]

@@Debagio SAME 🔥

[@danielmarquis5258]

That sax is sexy!! This is at the top of my list for favorite Wham songs along with “Everything she wants.” I was 💔 when George Michael passed. I really admired his career both with Wham and Solo. I had heard that George made sure Andrew was set financially before breaking away from Wham and starting the Faith Sessions. He sounded like an amazing soul. R.I.P. George

[@pedrox96]

For me George Michael is one of the greatest singers in the history of music. His voice is unmatched!

[@phuquoc3012]

Everything she want in next video plsssss,also george michael song.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

I loved this song so much as a kid, I even taught myself how to play it on my saxophone!

[@ronbrown912]

This is one of those songs when you heard it the very first time you say to yourself "that's gonna go #1"....some songs you just know

[@cheleshows]

Aaaa, the Sax is a smooooth sexy instrument. I rate the Sax in this song a solid 10, the Sax in Carless Whisper is immediately recognizable, it brings us all right back to 1984 as well as expresses every emotion we all feel when we hear George Michael sing this song. Great pic.

[@alegnacruz2570]

All the songs, stories, movies scripts, the can reach publication are Real in the mine of the author. And when more details about human feelings has more reality. And that is the art and that is when reach number one.

[@TheNitelite10]

When this song first came out, I was young and really didn't grasp what he was singing about; like maybe doing somebody wrong and then trying to dance with the consequences, but now...for as quality as George Michael could sing, he could be talking about the rounds for a dumpster driver on a typical work day and it still would be a hit.

[@jcoleman444]

It's hard to deny George Michael's enormous talent. He was a huge loss to music. I wasn't a great fan of his pop material, but I have to say Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, especially his version with Elton John, is one of the GREATS. Also I Knew You Were Waiting for Me, with Aretha.

[@angelarasmussen1800]

Love those!!!!

[@oldman0995]

Luv that bass groove and percussion combo. Miss George Michael. As far as sax in the top 10 for sure

[@angellouisesings]

This was actually Wham! (Featuring George). He hadn’t gone solo yet. More Wham! Please!

[@mastermao8592]

That sax is iconic

[@annmills3163]

Pleeeze Don’t Let The Sun go down on me with Elton john. Live version ☮️💜

[@1BobsYourUncle]

He sang it better than Elton did, great video.

[@annmills3163]

@@1BobsYourUncle definitely with a lot more passion

[@arthurshagnasty5068]

That song came out back in the eighties long before this video they redid it for MTVI had it on cassette and vinyl back in the day

[@TaraLyz]

I LOVE a good sax melody or solo in a love song! ❤️🎷 Such an underrated instrument in pop music!

[@wpochert]

Georgios was a once in a millennia talent... happy to say I got to grow up with this man's voice and music .. RIP

[@matts6272]

"Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend" is perhaps the greatest line written in the 1980s. The saxophone ranks #2 all-time, behind only "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty. The Latin feel in the groove , combined with the brilliantly placed drum fills and the stunning vocal performance. This song will always be in my all-time top 10.

[@ricomajestic]

This is better than Baker Street!

[@zestydude87]

The 80s were definitely the decade of the saxophone

[@frenikssipz-n-eatz8582]

Love this song!

[@reeseboyer5782]

steve gregory was the 11th person to record the sax parts...george wanted a certain sound

[@DeidreL9]

I fell in love with him to this song. What a voice. Guilty feet have got no rhythm. Unreal. Loving your reaction Jamel! Thank you for this. Bliss❤️

[@ghostofpastghostofpast3700]

This song will play on forever... A classic and damn that 📯 is killer

[@danielbuchan1083]

Love the saxophone intro stuff from 70’s/80’s. Quarterflash, Wham, Duran Duran and whatnot

[@sandylender]

As a child of the '80s, I gotta say, I miss saxophones in songs. Didn't realize how vital it was back in my teens. But now...gawd...miss it. I've loved this song for decades now...Thanks for bringing it some love here.

[@stephenwilliams8875]

It may have been fictitious to the writers but it could have hit home with millions of people. I've been playing this for years when entertaining at parties.

[@jussinawaydeanamortl5680]

Jamel have you ever seen George Michaels and Stevie Wonder performance of Loves in need of love from the reopening celebration of the Apollo Theatre? Enjoy your videos always! 🤗

[@mastermao8592]

Great great song

[@aikimcr]

"It's not a real reaction reaction". So what? No, really, who cares? I realize yours is a reaction channel, but you've long since transcended that. Your channel is less about immediate reactions than it is about the exploration of music in its many aspects. And that transcendence was always inevitable because of who you are. It's at this point that I feel I should point out that I've quickly grown *very* tired of at least three other "reaction" channels who were doing pure reactions. There was a degree of sensationalism and a lack of real appreciation for the music. There is never any question that you appreciate the music for what it is *even when I disagree and just don't like a song*. So, I'm still here. Watching you. So, fine, it's not a "reaction" video sometimes. You don't need to apologize for that ever. Maybe just call it a "Presentation Video". It might even be interesting to see how those perform relative to "reaction" videos.

[@817mikeyh]

A true legend. Sorely missed. Had many slow, smoochy dances to this classic

[@aliwantizu]

This is a very good song, and George just had an incredible voice. RIP George. The band Seether did a pretty good cover of this song a few years ago. Thanx for sharing! ~Be Blessed

[@Star-Explorers]

As a saxophone player myself I actually played this sax solo for a girl in college. There are many saxophone solos out there: The Heat Is On, Take 5 by Dave Brubeck, Dancing In The Dark etc. The only sax solo that everyone wanted to learn way back in the day was Kenny G Songbird. This one is not at the top but it is one of the most sensual ones to play.

[@tzarlyn3583]

Well he's the first white male to received the AMA for best male soul artists. My brother thought he was a black singer.

[@kinghadbar]

Careless Whisper is used pretty awesomely in the movie Keanu. A great gag in a movie that could have used more cat.

[@Craplatte]

The sax in this song ranks among my favorites, right next to practically all Sade songs, "Lily was here" by Candy Dulfer/Dave Stewart and "The Working Hour" by Tears for Fears.