George Michael - Freedom'84 (Concert Of Hope)

Wham's version of Freedom on the Concert of Hope 1993

[@balkee42]

This guy had the best male voice in the world. What a talent.

[@jettpeters3470]

i agree, amazing talent.

[@dawsoncomedy]

Just want to thank whoever recorded this. Not many live versions of this song around and my life is better for having heard this.

[@SwingRiots]

I love that the audience are clearly expecting Freedom '90, and when he starts the Wham! song all the old Wham! fans go nuts!

[@gbaker9295]

I saw him twice in concert and both times he did this acoustic version of Freedom. The song is sad but has an upbeat, infectious rhythm. I always thought the contradiction was curious

[@marymcdoangh5835]

That classic 👌 😃

[@MayhemBryan]

@@gbaker9295it was genius writing, you could easily take it as a cheesy record if you dont really listen. Rip george.

[@maxdawson2948]

Tremendous audience pop. So emotional.

[@terminal-velocity111]

There’s no words to describe how brilliant this performance was. No cell phones, no KZbin, just the moment in London with fans soaking up the genius that is George Michael.

[@jaggass]

Whoever filmed this captured a piece of history.

[@cssmoney]

An amazing version of an all-time classic. The more you watch him, the more you appreciate his brilliance. One of THE best voices to have ever graced the earth!

[@leeroscoe4992]

My favourite Wham! Song

[@karenredman5429]

George Michael wwham

[@Tazer1100]

mine too :-D

[@delinellychan]

Much better than 1990 version

[@luciadelia5607]

What a wonderful man George turned out to be. This is so nice. I am in love with a dead man.

[@sallyhu5028]

How I wish we could have this entire concert, in high quality. In fact, because he was one of a handful of truly great live performers, I wish ALL his concerts, including all the charity benefits, would be released on DVD. Love and miss him so much. Not over his passing.

[@kingsofficial2352]

Agree, miss him too ;(

[@travellovia3761]

George. We miss you....

[@doalwa]

Oh man, that voice...nobody can really mess with the stage presence of this man.

[@spiderman01ism]

only FREDDIE

[@1967870]

george better voice

[@zzz11666]

1967870......I agree. George had a better voice and stage presence.

[@junepwoo4529]

you are so right - gives me goose bumps. RIP George Michael . Love always

[@robertacolarette1594]

His performances at this concert were so amazing. He just owned that stage. Hearing Wham's Freedom with just guitar like this really let's you hear the simplicity of a classic Pop song. He was a genius at understanding how to write them. A supreme talent that was never appreciated enough. Love you GM forever. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lpodruchny]

What a voice!!!! RIP George.

[@TheSunnybunny2000]

I LOVE THE 90S FREEDOM BUT THE EIGHTIES FREEDOM WAS THE BETTER JUST PURE GENIUS SONG WRITING

[@dawsoncomedy]

Thank you to the person who snuck a camera in and filmed this. This is a gift to us all. Would’ve just been a rumor.

[@117MCT]

Next to Love's In Need of Love Today... this is my 2nd favorite song from this concert. I always thought he sang other people's song better than they sang it... now he managed to recreate one of his own songs and made it better. Love this so much more than the original!! It's like the grown up version of the original, lol... love it...

[@soniagreer9452]

Same here! You're absolutely right!

[@SubcideWebzine]

This is the best version

[@paulnewman4624]

I was singing around the London clubs in the 80's and earned a few shillings from it. This guy vocally always stood out. Great range and also his voice didn't thin out on the top notes. Just an incredible voice. Looks like he was a lost soul. Adored by millions but seems that wasn't enough. RIP George. You were an incredible talent and the world will miss you and your music. Your voice was unique and irreplaceable. Thanks for bringing sunshine into our lives back in the 80's.

[@crankycarole]

ok Paul Newman...what you said made me cry...best voice ever...always will be..

[@soniagreer9452]

We are so lucky - his voice still brings sunshine into our lives and always will. Sweet, amazing, gorgeous George.

[@aprilgosa5779]

George died of Natural Causes from his Pneumonia years ago not depression

[@cyndrellawhitley7062]

this is awesome whoever got this from 93!

[@2far2ne1]

i am going to view this 4 more times and make it to 99 500 hits :)

[@superadp1]

I wish I could've seen him at least once. ❤️

[@MALTA518]

Wow! better than original version for me impresive. :)

[@LUZPARDO1]

Beautiful man, beautiful song, beautiful voice, George Michael woonderful!

[@EnchantedWanderer]

Mesmerizing! How he effortlessly reinventing himself here, as if looking back at his own innocence of youth. While his later album "Listen Without Prejudice" ascends him into the greats, I’ve never understood why people overlook the genius of his Wham! songs...

[@aprilgosa5779]

Now this sounds like the sad story it is talking about

[@robertacquarulo1850]

Just a fantastic performance. He even fooled me as I was expecting Freedom 90. What fond memories that must have been going through George's mind. I miss you George. Now you finally have freedom although we miss you terribly.

[@MM-hq2xb]

Enchanted Wanderer I agree with you George wrote some real classic songs during his Wham! and his solo days. He didn’t feel his Wham! songs were taken serious enough but he had nothing to prove to anyone because in reality they have stood the test in time. He had a natural ability to write beautiful lyrics as well as sing them with his pitch perfect voice.

[@wolsey718]

Absolutely true! I heard Freedom many times on the radio but it never occurred to me just how good this is until I heard this version. There's something really hunting about it, a mixture of heartache, sadness and deep love foe someone...

[@albertogonzalezmolina7693]

amazing! a capella!

[@belindaumali]

i love this version too......George is magical!

[@elenadistefano7970]

Meravigliosa voce.George love forever

[@MariaNakao]

my favorite George Micheal💕😔

[@iljames7199]

Really like this version but would LOVE to hear the original version sung in later years - it was such a fun, lively song with such a great chorus - one you cannot get out of your head!

[@raqueltuguigui3121]

one of the greatest artist ever...missing him :( :( :(

[@admir467]

Best song from George.

[@Sadies-girl-Cin]

Gosh dang he is utterly stunning,so perfect...ohhh baby!!

[@1181steve]

RIP George! 12-25-2016. Incredible voice! Christmas is ruined! :(

[@mfi_7419]

Love Freedom but this version is even more magical

[@beatakorniejczyk794]

Such beautiful smile

[@PattyGuajardo]

Real talent! RIP!

[@Lee_yourboylee]

He should've sung this way more often. It's as good as anything else he did. Was Princess Diana at this concert? If so, I suspect he sung it as a treat for her, knowing she would be thrilled to hear this Wham! classic.

[@RodCornholio]

Magic was there. What a spell cast. Palpable even on video.

[@carmenschwisow5647]

Amen. From every clip of this concert I find on YT, I feel it too. And I just have to say, I hear what fellow fans are saying when stating that GM was under rated or under appreciated. Haters gonna hate...but... Can we all agree that you would have to be living under a rock in the 80s and 90s without knowing that George Michael was a hugely talented songwriter, producer, and performer. The people who say otherwise need to go back to pop music school. RIP GM, we love you and miss you. #faith #freedom

[@mikanchan73]

Wham is my LIFE. I'm forever most love GM...

[@abhijitchaudhuri2351]

I wish he sang this version during his Sumphonica tour and released it as a single. Brilliant downtempo version with just guitar and the best male voice in the world ❣️

[@vitthalpatil1974]

Very less indian know George Michael

[@joohimurmu1585]

@@vitthalpatil1974 yes maybe you are right, those people knew who loves English music in India. And one more reason he was unknown by Indian people because he was kicked out from American music industry due to gay.

[@baracuda121]

Perfection.

[@lippypongstockings8356]

Shedding tears for a true talent, sorely missed. RIP and sincere condolences to his sisters, friends and loved ones. Gutted. Love you, George, you are musical royalty. RIP x

[@nobby3875]

Had the pleasure of being there the night this was recorded. Pure perfection.

[@robertacquarulo1850]

That must have been a blast. Man am I jealous. Lol

[@tommy7576]

Wow 💙

[@kellylittleton]

We love you and miss you so much! 🎼💕🎼💕🎼💕🎼

[@hildadeleon3977]

Se te extraña GEORGE 😢

[@deviineride]

I was at the concert, one of the best nights of my life, thank you for putting this on here :)

[@paologiorgio9728]

meraviglioso George Michael! grazie per le tue canzoni, le abbiamo cantate e sempre le canteremo!!

[@jamesdavis7571]

Wham was my first bought tape back in the "80s"

[@leonardoferreira8964]

Belíssima voz!!!!

[@emanrachman3435]

The 1st time I hear Freedom by Wham year 1986 and I like George Michael voice ... From that moment I always follow all George Michelle song till he pass away ... He is my legend in music industry and no one can replace him ... I lost him 😭.

[@fabioparpanesi5455]

Stupenda… And so beautiful to see people hug each other and singing from the bottom of their heart this wonderful melodie Ciao George… sempre nei nostri cuori

[@MyRedfox2007]

Wow just wow love this acoustic version ... Georges voice is so amazing , lost for words , so much emotion , soul , passion , feelings in his angelic voice , best voice ever ... Omg he looks so gorgeous , so beautiful , so handsome , so sexy ... Love him so much , in my heart forever ... Rest in heaven my beautiful angel

[@soniagreer9452]

That's EXACTLY how I feel watching this. :) Love, love, love this version. And yes, he was so gorgeous, handsome, and sexy - with the biggest, kindest, and most generous heart.

[@vandanasalvi6083]

Christmas haunts me as the he left us all on Christmas but then he was such a pure soul that God chose to take him on that day.Christmas is near n everyone is in a celebration mood but i ask myself is all of it worth without our darling George?????😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@whopoder]

Para sempre, em nossas mentes e corações! GM + WHAM!

[@crankycarole]

This is such a GOOD song...I love all the wham music/songs...George is such an excellent performer...he is a natural..he is really amazing...so wish I could have been at that concert...

[@wolsey718]

Commenting his performance, voice and talent is just a waste of time, he's just too good to be true on many levels, his music speaks for itself....But what I love most about this performance is the energy between him and the crowd! It gives me goosebumps! The simple arrangement makes it even better!

[@superguerrero9059]

Grande cantor

[@MUKE73]

Loved it!!!

[@vittoriodefeo9092]

quanto ho ballato con questa canzone....rip george

[@LoriAW3791]

In contrast to singers & songwriters today, there is no comparison.

[@TheSunnybunny2000]

I FUCKEN LOVE THIS VERSION,I SUNG THIS SONG RIGHT THRU THE EIGHTIES R.I.P

[@Choochoo535]

Freedom 24 Sing if George ❤

[@colourofhappiness]

This version is so cool! ;)

[@lorettarowell8486]

this man had a lot of heartache in his life to go from "part time love just brings me down " to "some fast love, it's all i've got on my mind" ..... such a sweet gentle soul he was , wish he could have found some peace while he was here .

[@kotisan]

Got this concert on VHS I don't have this though. Thanks for posting.

[@imaginator2716]

he should do this in his new concerts

[@ashleyf1817]

What a great version never heard this one, rip george all of my 80s singers are gone whitney, freddie, george,bowie, prince, bon scott all taken

[@GuvnaGeeza]

With the mtv unplugged/freddie mercury, this was one of gm's best concerts in my opinion, i remember watching it back then and also princess di being there- killer/papa was a rolling stone was a great performance too- this version of freedom transports me straight back to 1984 and its such a massive shame he did not do this track on 25 live tour, and i SO wish he had also performed hand to mouth, cowboys and angels, waiting for that day, star people- guess we cant have everything- but IF only..

[@geandersondossantos2855]

Wonderful!! Simply beautiful ❤️ George Michael forever, all to always. R.I.P guy

[@hellerstern1906]

Unique ❤ and ❤ forever ❤ ❤ UNFORGETTABLE ❤ George, you are forever loved, ❤ forever adored, ❤ forever cherished ❤ and so infinitely missed. 😥 You are our ❤ big idol ❤ our angel 😇 on earth ❤ always in our hearts ❤ and something very special. ❤ a ❤ real genius ❤ and a ❤ true legend ❤ We will never forget you and your wonderful music. 🎶 ❤ in eternal memory ❤ ❤ of all time ❤

[@terminal-velocity111]

Such an amazing clip. Credit for having a camcorder at the concert!

[@kasi282]

What a great voice!

[@s37d]

i woke up tonight thinking of this exact rendition of the song though I hadn't heard it in years; took me an hour to find it again -- there's something something really special in this one - in fact, it sounds like it's own song. They should put out a cleared up, remastered version of it. Amazing how he could just whip out those soulful sounds in his or anyone's song, and create something unique and beautiful. Miss you George

[@antoniojosemar]

Essa versão é linda!! Adoro essa versão!!! George canta com emoção!!

[@emiliagabor8659]

GEORGE MICHAEL SEI UNA LEGENDA MERAVIGLIOSA UN NOME MOLTO CARO AMORE MIO YOG RIPOSA IN PACE DOLCE YORGO VITA MIA. ❤❤PER L'ETERNITÀ VITA MIA YOG SEI LA STELLA PIÙ LUMINOSA DEL UNIVERSO QUELLO SEI TU ANIMA MIA

[@ritadecassiadasilva2782]

Essa música nesse ritmo ficou ainda mas linda!

[@monroeboy80]

That is so cool, the audience knows and sings all the licks for him. After hearing this song so much over the years I know now what the lyrics mean when he sings "I don't want your freedom."

[@jr9249]

Joey Daly What does the term lick mean? I hear that term but don't know what it is.

[@user-lk9qd1yp7g]

Очень люблю этот концерт. Джордж здесь великолепен 👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

[@oscarflax]

The most George Michael 🎧🎸🎹

[@Coolfrank691]

effing amazing :)

[@25Livemen]

:( tour again you fool i miss you so much i want see you again in concert

[@user-pd9kl8of6v]

歌手になるために生まれて来た人だと思う✨✨✨ 本当に声が良くて歌が上手い✨✨✨

[@Irina190270]

Джордж, в тот вечер ты был самым красивым мужчиной планеты Земля!

[@patrickokeefe6336]

Awesome... Thanks

[@johnc3084]

Takes a great, fun pop song and reinvents here in a way that moves you in a completely different way. If I were a girl at this concert my draws would be flyin.

[@kenray3205]

He slowed the song. Down and it sounds fantastic better than the original could have been a b side

[@campsecxxi7448]

LAGRIMAS ROLARAM; thank you.

[@paulmahoney7506]

🎵🎵❤️❤️

[@casshern06]

Wow!! Thankyou so much! I was there too, i was sitting a few seats away from Princess Diana. Def one his best performances i've seen. The last one at Earls Court was amazing too! Thanks again.

[@jr9249]

casshern06 aOh what was the whole experience like?! I'm an American and was in college and we 1980s kids were SO excited to FINALLY see George Michael perform for only the second time since he went into hiding! But when he came out instead of being high energy and dancing around like he always had, he looked shockingly old and grown up in his very dapper 3 piece suit and pocket watch and seemed low energy and somber and like he was looking off in an unfocused daze and we wondered what on earth had happened to our beloved George Michael. The guys who were watching it with us told us for the first time that there was a rumor that he had a boyfriend who had died from AIDS 6 months earlier and was probably understandably depressed because of that. We were shocked because we hadn't heard anything about it and asked where they heard that and it was from a music journalist source somewhere and we found it so sad to watch him seeming joyless and depressed that we actually left the apartment because we couldn't stand to see him like that. It felt like the death of our childhoods too! :-( The next day we found out that that same impression and experience had universally happened with kids at both USC and UCLA and over the next few years I talked to people from all over the US who said they had tuned off the show too because they couldn't watch it for all the same reasons. It was like the death of George Michael and our childhood. Then we didn't see him again for a year until 1994 MTV Europe Music Awards show and he had had plastic surgery and had somehow changed his voice and dressed and moved in a stereotypically gay way and it was like he had intentionally changed himself into a totally different person. We felt like the happy boy was gone and that was the grown up nail in the coffin on that innocent youthful part of our childhoods. We realized he no longer wanted to exist as the icon of our childhood memories and was moving on. It's strange how traumatic felt to us. Being older now I realize what a weight that must have been for him. In that song "An Easier Affair"f rom around 2006 he sang "It's an easier affair not living my life with other people on my mind"

[@carmenschwisow5647]

Yes, this concert was 6 months after the love of his life died of AIDS. I think this concert was a tribute to Anselmo. And he was also performing for his Princess, so tight jeans and studded belts were not in the menu, I’m sure. ;) one thing I love about GM is his transformation and growth as an artist, songwriter, and performer. I think this show was right in line with where he was artistically at the time. He had released Listen Without Prejudice three years before, and that album was totally different from Faith or WHAM! music. I loved how he breathed new life and soul into this performance. Freedom, One More Try, and Father Figure were beautifully delivered here.

[@austinmeehan3522]

A shame that this was the last time he performed this song. I actually prefer the acoustic version.

[@careyjohn0144]

really??? amazing version of an amazing song

[@nschuehly]

If only this version of the song was available in a quality worthy of its brilliance. :/

[@nanichechan]

Nikolai Schuehly you're absolutely right I would have loved to have these new versions of freedom 84 and hand to mouth of mtv unplugged rehearsals. They have a totally different feels to them

[@user-lx6zt2rs6z]

와 조지형님 그립네요. 이 노래도 기타하나로 이정도로 부르다니...

[@torrentinocom]

why i dont see it in other full concert of hope videos? its amazing

[@inoyoko1226]

I love freedom'84 better than freedom'90.

[@TheEnzyme94]

Ugh! I miss GM! ☹️

[@navbasi2001]

Effortless from the legend. 😍

[@lizrodgers8449]

Thanks for the upload, but to hear his last 2 words/notes would be great!

[@danielasollai752]

❤

[@dewy200884]

he should have performed this & some other WHAM songs in 25Live

[@aprilgosa6315]

he did perform Everything She wants quite often in his solo career and I'm Your Man!

[@dewy200884]

April Gosa he didn’t when i wrote that comment :) ... i wish he played this version though

[@jr9249]

April Gosa He also sang Careless Whisper, A Different Corner, and I Knew You Were Waiting For Me, in concerts during his solo career, but I think after Wham he didn't do Club Tropicana (he could have sung that better after Wham), Wake Me Up, Freedom, Last Christmas, Edge of Heaven. If someone knows that he did sing those songs during his career I'd love to know so I can find video!

[@s37d]

any better quality version?

[@jamesbennett5704]

Surely this version of the song is available somewhere? Live ? In HD quality?

[@sampesyan]

Sadly this concert never released on Video/DVD publicly