George Michael's Effects on the Music Industry

[@samkurz]

I think he is the biggest gift to the world of music I have ever known. I listen to his music everyday.

[@80sgrl4evr72]

He is an ICON. HIs voice sultry and powerful. His beautiful smile amd flirty eyes melted millions of hearts around the globe. Father Figure, Careless Whisper, Everything She Wants, One More Try and Last Christmas are my most played. Thank you for all the interesting information. Loved the bit about Freddie admiring George. Two beautiful souls lost too soon.

[@besikantidze6242]

CRAZY MAN DANCE , JESUS TO A CHAILD , SPINNING THE WHEEL and more more other !!! 😉👍

[@Jac57]

I am so completely in love with George. His music takes me to a place where no one else has taken me. His music will live on.

[@rplmarino13]

The most beautiful voice ever. With or without music he sounded the same. No one can do that even today.

[@dextermane3126]

George had the voice of an Angel ..

[@Filmbuf-g2k]

The mtv unplugged show for me is the highlight of his career.....the voice was amazing and the new arrangements of the songs show how gifted he was ....

[@rosemiller2990]

I absolutely am a huge admirer and love, George Michael. From the time that he was with Wham! up until the time of his death, I don’t think there was a day that I didn’t listen to his music. It’s truly a lyrical genius. The passion in which he delivered his music was like no other. His voice was absolutely breathtaking. He really touched me with his lyrics. I think he made things look so easy that people just don’t realize how exceptional he is . I adore this artist, and he will forever be my favorite.

[@currentoflinden]

Still to this day there isn't a day when I don't listen to at the very least one of his songs. He's my "fix" you could say 😄

[@ukqwerty999]

@@currentoflinden Rosemiller. Same here, play his music each day❤❤ It was very bitter-sweet for several years but still got the joy from hearing his amazing work and voice. A different corner is the hardest to hear even now, after the tribute at the Brits. The books from Shirley and Andrew plus the Wham docu have brought a great deal of positivity. The dance versions of his tracks on youtube and discovering some new unheard songs has been lovely.

[@ukqwerty999]

damn, just tried listening to a different corner again, it really is the most beautiful song ever❤❤kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJezhIGBl5V0nsU

[@currentoflinden]

Totally agree about everything you write (A Different Corner, Andrew's and Pepsi and Shirlie's books etc).

[@ukqwerty999]

@@currentoflinden Did you read the Kemps book, that had some very sweet and also moving stories. I have the Pepsi one, not started it yet though❤

[@bettesteinmetz7516]

I really can't say what my favorite George Michael song is. I love them all. George was an amazing human being, musician, writer, singer and philanthropist. We should all still to be a quarter of the person George was. I have tickets for November 3, the induction ceremony. Anytime I can support George, I will be right there. His heart was pure and there will never be another like him. Thank you for your beautiful comments about George. I feel the same way. My heart to you and George.🎶🎶🎵🎶🎷🎷🎷🎷😚😚

[@bonnieelliott855]

thank you for your knowledge. i was born in 62 & grew up with his music. it's not a surprise for me to find out that others admire him as a man & a brilliant musician❤

[@DeliRevv]

Older is the album that really made me stand up and take notice of the songwriting genius and master craft of George Michael. Faith and Listen Without Prejudice are great albums too but Older has a special place in my heart because it spoke to me in so many ways that no other album has. God Bless you, GM. You have been loved and always will be.

[@ryandavis7762]

He can sing any thing. Pop, R&B, Club music, gospel. His range is incredible

[@sallyhu5028]

Most singers carry a tune, and carry it superbly. GM was on another planet. He acts with his voice - expressing heartbreak, despair, desolation, pain, joy, fun. The registry of human emotions - his voice captured it - and reflected back to his listeners. His writing, sense of aesthetics expressed in his videos, and perfectionist dedication to his craft - musical arrangement, engineering and production ... his talent was unparallel. Wish many more of the younger generation would discover his body of work. Most have heard of Careless Whisper - over a billion on YT by now - despite the fact that its release predates YT by decades but don't even know his name, much less his contributions to pop music.

[@TLovly77]

I remember when Wham! first came out and was an instant hit amongst the youth and adults in my area. My grandma even bought the album. Everything She Wants is and will always be one of my favorites but I love so much of his music. Here you have a forever fan of George Michael and Wham! ❤

[@costap.4812]

Fan di George dal 1984..sicuramente tra le prime 10 voci più belle di sempre..Uomo generosissimo e tanto umile!! Felicissimo x il suo ingresso nella Rock&roll Hall of fame, la merita eccome, grazie anche ad alcuni suoi brani impegnati e densi di significato, come "Praying for time." Bellissima!! 😊

[@terrid5791]

Awesome video! Thank you for posting it. He was and is a LEGEND!

[@ryan1gr]

One of my all time favorite songs of George Michael is "Hand to mouth" . It was originally a B side. I'm still have the vinyl and sounds perfect !

[@mitchelljsawyers]

I saw George Michael in concert, (Faith Tour) $20 General Admission in 1988... GM's voice was amazing live, as his studio recordings. I agree, (Older) was my favourite album. I listen to his music most days , that take me back to my youth and a less stressful, happier time.

[@de1978l]

Huge admirer his voice was awesome. His music will be around forever. Wish i could of seen him in concert. Just a awesome person. Classy dresser and great to look at.

[@leslapins7617]

He’ll live forever in my heart!

[@rachel123109]

George Michael is my all time favorite artist and all of my friends call and text me when they hear his music, especially Careless Whisper, on the radio or anywhere they happen to be. I’ve played that song thousands upon thousands of times and I’m so happy that my friends associate his music with me when they hear it. His music is the soundtrack of my life. I was devastated 12/25/2016 and had to hold it together for the kids.

[@fleurpurdeu7968]

Same with me! I had to shut myself in my room for a little while to let out my emotions but with a 3 and 8 year-old that couldn't be for long😢

[@jenpeterson3712]

I love the way he stood up for himself and was always polite to rude journalists. George was so strong, musically and emotionally, which he excelled whitst performing. He had so much brilliance that he just let out to the world❤🎤

[@cleiophane2287]

Great talent and big heart this man. How can't be touched by him 💞💞💞

[@TinaGregory-qv3dt]

Loved his music he was so kind

[@mandyhargraves8589]

I adore George I fell in love ❤️ with him the first time I seen him singing Careless whisper on top of the pops, his voice is divine and music just amazing he is a genius as well as absolutely gorgeous I am still a huge fan he will be missed but thank god he left behind beautiful music ❤

[@tinamariebarney3134]

He has been my favorite forever! I cried when he died.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tinamariebarney3134]

I was just listening to him!

[@tinamariebarney3134]

One more try is one of my favorite!

[@donnavorbach215]

I absolutely depend upon GM’s angelic voice and expressive music daily. TY!❤

[@laneringwood471]

Me Too...Not A Day Goes By Without Listening To His Voice! Oh...That Beautiful Voice... Aren't We Blessed! 😇💕

[@PFCD]

George Michael was one of the most talented people to ever walk this planet. My favorite tracks would be One More Try Kissimg a Fool and Freedom 90. Lyrically and vocally Jesus to a Child is a whole other level. It would be very interesting if you did a video on all of his outstanding covers and duets. What other artist could sing with the likes of Pavarotti Tony Bennett Garth Brooks nevermind Legends like Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. Did you know he did backup vocals for David Cassidy who was his original first childhood Idol? He could sing any genre he wanted and was a superior producer and arranger. He played instruments and did his own backup vocals. So talented and a huge loss to the music industry and to Humanity.

[@tinamarley3295]

Jesus to a child is my favourite song,Thankyou for bringing him to the forefront of musical genius and a history that will live on forever ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@branalex626225]

He's my favorite artist of all time. His album, Songs From the Last Century is such a treat to listen to! Love and miss him!

[@martinsinnerbrink]

George is forever 🙏🙏💕💕🌞🌞🕊️🕊️

[@robinbridges8553]

My feelings or thoughts, of George Michael, are amazing vocalist, driven performer, gifted writer, unbelievably talented!! All of his creativity turns to gold! I have been a fan and enjoyed oh so much since WHAM!!!!! ❤

[@annmac5242]

I have recently discovered (and completely fallen in love with) George Michael because my son has co-created a cabaret called "Kissing a Fool", exploring the dark period in George's life after he lost Anselmo. The show is currently playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. What a magnificent singer, dancer and human being!! Thanks to KZbin I have been able to explore his greatest works.

[@nisansalaliyanage469]

You are so lucky to have discovered George. He is absolutely amazing in every single way ❤️❤️❤️

[@davidward805]

I think that George Michael was an incredible genius, one of the greatest artists in recent times.

[@IntrovertWriter]

One of my favorites is ‘Blue’’ Waiting for the Day’ at this time I’ve been playing ‘ the strangest thing’ awesome music.

[@suzannejane1035]

Blue is my favourite Wham! song. It should have been an 'A side' single and I really wonder why it never was.

[@claudioaliaga3293]

hi ! I share the admiration for George, my favorite artist. I started to listen to his songs with Wham, I couldn't pick one song among all of his hits..they are all great! :)

[@cathylaruelle5553]

Thank you very much for this vidéo !!🙏 I'm a HUGE Fan of George Michael since.... 40 years ! The Idol of my Life.... Till the end of time !! 😘❤️

[@futurartistrecords]

I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!

[@ritchiec6317]

WITHOUT A DOUBT HES MY FAVORITE ARTIST OF ALL TIME!!!!!

[@mariaelenanoel3908]

He was a great musician, a talented composer, a good singer and a nice person. His performance of Somebody to Love at the Freddie Mercury Tribute was memorable…truly impeccable.

[@AlekosTheRealGreek]

Even if you’d heard nothing else but Somebody to Love, the word “good” is a huge understatement. There are millions of “good” singers, you can easily find those on TV talent shows.

[@nisansalaliyanage469]

@@AlekosTheRealGreek absolutely

[@loganbagley902]

Two covers he did, "The Long and Winding Road" (never put it on an album but he should have) and "You and I" (a Stevie Wonder song that he recorded as a gift for Prince William and Kate to raise money for their foundation when they married). Both are absolutely beautiful.

[@loganbagley902]

I must add that there is very little he sang that I didn't love, but those two are my absolute favorites.

[@mainulh]

Thank you so much for sharing some stats on George's music and awards. I was drawn to pop music by listening to him back in the Wham days and I was hooked on to him since he became solo until now. I consider him to be my number one pop artist of all time. I was lucky enough to meet him in person in 2005 when he was promoting the release of "Patience" album. I went to buy that CD from Virgin Store in the middle of Times Square where I was able to shake his hand and he signed my name on that CD. Later on I was also fortunate to go to his live concert in Philly in 2008 during his last US tour. I think George is one of the biggest star of my generation. He is an Icon that we lost too soon.

[@futurartistrecords]

Glad you enjoyed it! How very cool that you had the chance to meet him!

[@jenpeterson3712]

I would treasure that moment if I had that opportunity❤! Its not right that the media try and degrade that album and the previous album "Older" by calling them commercial flops. His fans loved them and that was his priority❤

[@Luckylou1983]

One of a kind! Thank you so much!

[@TheWarsti]

His music and his persona are eternal!

[@davidlloyd1485]

I had the pleasure of seeing him perform in a nightclub a few times before fame really took off. What I love about his music is that his the lyrics do not rhyme so he wasn't tied into obvious clichés. His words meant something. As many will say Older speaks out so much. I enjoyed the 21st century songs even though it was paned a bit. Rest in peace and thanks for so much love and emotion.

[@AlphaDogToo]

Older is just a beautiful collection of music. One of my favorite recordings period. I love how jazz oriented he was. That definitely gets overlooked.

[@suzannejane1035]

Cowboys and Angels, which was on Listen Without Prejudice, is an absolute jazz masterpiece. I adore that song.

[@AlphaDogToo]

@@suzannejane1035 That is by far my favorite George Michael song.

[@katia-hy8ez]

George e gli Wham! mi sono piaciuti da subito quando li ho ascoltati nel 198* Sono una grande fan di George, ricordo ancora dove ero quando ho sentito per la prima volta Careless whisper senza sapere chi la cantava e me ne sono innamorata. Abbiamo perso la voce più bella!!!❤

[@teensymom1420]

Hands down one of the best vocalist of all time in my opinion. I love all of his music and it seemed that no genre was off limits to him. From his WHAM days, I really love Everything She Wants. When people listen to his music today, they will often say that it was "very much of it's time" meaning it sounded really 80's or 90's, etc. but to me his music always sound ahead of it's time when he put it out. I really love all of his solo music but for me Freedom "90 and Fastlove are standouts. Not only for their sound and composition but also how innovative both of those videos were. He has so many amazing vocal performances, too many to mention but my favorite studio vocal performance is of Stevie Wonder's "They Won't Go When I Go". His live performances were often better than the recordings and the man could cover anybody's song and make it sound amazing. Sadly, the reverse can't be said about other's doing justice to one his songs. We watched George's life progression through his songs - the joy and fun of youth during WHAM, his maturing with Faith and Listen Without Prejudice, the heartbreak of loss with Older (my favorite) then becoming a statesman no longer having to prove anything to anyone with Songs From the Last Century and Patience. What an amazing talent and individual he was and what a gift he has left us. RIP George and Thank You.

[@lavenderfields2910]

I love They Won't Go When I Go ! ❤ Did you know that George did all the back-up singing on that ? He said it was kinda hard, because he had to stagger his singing, to make it sound like a choir, & not just 1 person ! He's amazing...phenomenal ! ❤

[@teensymom1420]

@@lavenderfields2910 Yes, I did read that. Just amazing. Really wish others would recognize that song. As great as Wake Me Up Before You Go Go and Carless Whisper are, George was sooo much more than that.

[@lavenderfields2910]

@@teensymom1420 Oh, yes, definitely so much more ! But, as a side note, I have been listening to "Go Go" a lot when I am doing dishes or cooking ! lol

[@teensymom1420]

@@lavenderfields2910 Oh my yes, both those songs are on my playlist as well. I love them both! The notes George hits on Go-Go is insane! I just get a little depressed when people react to those songs and no others.

[@annakisfaludinebaan]

@@lavenderfields2910 Who would know, e.g. sing this song like George? I don't think anyone, although I don't listen to any George imitations!

[@marieo5417]

You see, we teeny girlies back in 1980's knew. We were palmed off as being infatuated with his sex appeal, but actually it was his beautiful voice that hit our hearts and minds. We KNEW and I always thought it was very unfair on him (and us) to be fobbed off as a throwaway heart-throb. We girlies knew. His voice was beautiful, gorgeous, divine. Very sad that nobody was there to care properly for him. George🕯

[@larey12]

His music will stand the test of time.

[@ArunRamaDS]

My favourite George ❤ one and only

[@JamesM-m9w]

I am more of a casual listener of George Michael's music. Careless Whisper is what lead me to his music, probably like most people. This video gave a ton of information that I had never heard. Absolutely amazing.

[@ukqwerty999]

Out sold Jackson and Madonna at the height of them all, then worked out it wasn't what he was looking for. Amazing self awareness really. Most would plug away to keep the record company onside just to stay at the top.

[@amyv.7768]

Love George Michael! Very informative video. Faith was the soundtrack to my 20s. The videos on MTV were everything. Really love the song Different Corner and Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me he sang with Elton John. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go..so catchy

[@betagombar9022]

A musical modern day poet, thats our George 💜 For me it's impossible to pick a favourite song, there are just so many. I listen to George every single day and i do have some go to tracks when I need to feel connected to George as his voice, lyrics and music aways calms me. These go to tracks are, The Strangest thing, Patience (album title track) Cars and Trains, Through, and This is not real love, which George dueted on with Mutya Buena (Twentyfive live album) but I love all of George's music and will carry on listening to him until the end of time 💜 The most beautiful man both inside and out, an angel in disguise 💜

[@futurartistrecords]

Strangest Thing is one of my favorites as well!

[@ВикторияЛанкина-ф4я]

Странная вещь , и моя - одна из любимых .

[@marykay-yb6rh]

Great commentary! Have you thought about analyzing George’s music based on your obvious knowledge of the music industry. As a fan of George and his amazing songwriting ability, I realize there will never be another artist like him who could sing, produce and create memorable music. Yes, he deserved to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - thousands of his fan clubs spent countless hours posting the vote link for him on KZbin, Twitter and Facebook. George received the second highest vote count of over 1+ million worldwide votes! God bless him for creating memorable music for generations to enjoy.

[@donjai9366]

I love George Michael he was a great artist & one of my favorite artists of all time & my favorite male artist of all time. I love all his albums BUT my Top 2 favorites are Faith & Patience. I really wish that George Michael would be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame because he wrote all of his songs & most of them he wrote on his own. In a documentary I watched one of the producers said sometimes he would come into the studio w/ no paper in his hand & he would just record whatever song he composed in his head. I think that's really cool 😎 George Michael is indeed a legend & IMO (In My Opinion) one of the most underrated artist from the 1980's era because people don't talk about him as much as MJ, Madonna, or Whitney & he deserves so much more respect & recognition for work , achievements , and his impact on pop culture & music.

[@lavenderfields2910]

I don't think George ever wrote them down ! He said he kept them all in his head & if they were any good, then they would be there for years, til he needed them ! Not only that, I think someone said, he might even change the words, as they're recording the song, & it would be even better than it was ! The man was a musical genius & just a wonderful, magnificent, amazing man ! ❤❤❤ Miss you, George ! 💔💔💔

[@donjai9366]

@@lavenderfields2910 Exactly but u proved my point if he wrote the songs in his head he wrote them himself

[@lavenderfields2910]

@@donjai9366 OK I was just trying to clarify that he NEVER wrote them down instead of that he SOMETIMES didn't write them down ! So, I wasn't trying to argue whether he wrote them, himself ! I wasn't trying to argue about anything ! Sorry, if there was a misunderstanding ! 💜 And he really does belong in the Songwriters Hall of Fame ! ❤

[@donjai9366]

@@lavenderfields2910 Oh .... I was NOT trying to argue either. My apologies if I seemed argumentative

[@lavenderfields2910]

@@donjai9366 We're good ! 💜 No problem ! 💜 You love George...I love George...it's all good ! ❤ 💜❤ Enjoy the rest of this gorgeous day ! 💜

[@scottking5156]

My all time GM track is off the beaten path..... Flawless!!!! and Jesus to a Child. But I love ALL of his music. One of the greatest songwriters of all time.

[@paveenabangchaisiriwat2085]

Even I was only 8 when Careless Whisper was launched, it is one of my all time favourite songs. Another is, I have known Last Christmas because my sister had the cassette at that time. For me, it is everyday song not only for Christmas!!! ❤❤❤

[@shards.musickindofthat]

My all-time fav artist ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

George Michael ❤❤❤

[@lesleylight4690]

If george could only know how loved he was .....how talented we know him to be.

[@wokenessiscancer2176]

george michael was a huge british icon . amazing voice true gentleman. generous and his missed in this world and the world of music. people who dont know who he was must live under a rock. rip george you were took to soon .

[@lavenderfields2910]

Well, I am one of those who was living under a rock ! 😢 I'm 68 & I "found" George 8 months ago ! I remember hearing "GoGo" when my daughter was young, but I didn't know George or Andrew's name ! About 10 years, or so, ago, I did hear him sing Freddie's tribute, on you tube, but for some reason, I didn't look up any other of his music ! I even remember when he passed away, & thought, how sad that he was so young ! 😢 BUT, in Jan. 2023, by chance, or maybe not, a video of his, came thru my you tube page, so I watched it ! I couldn't believe this man's voice & I thought, what have I missed all these years ??? I watched another & another & couldn't quit Watching & listening to that voice ! Truly so upset, that I missed out on George for all those years ! 😢 But I am a Lovely now...and forever ! 💜 I am COMPLETELY IN LOVE & OBSESSED with him ! I watched every video, documentary & interview I could find...Wham!, too ! I bought all George & Wham!'s cds, some dvds, & books, including Bare ! I have a life-size cardboard cutout of George in my craft room ! ❤ I already have my 2024 calendar of George & I love it ! Magnets, mugs, throws ! Even my license plate is his birthday ! I really have tried to make up for lost time ! I have listened to him every single day since that day in early Jan. & I hope to not ever miss a day ! So, I guess I came out from under my rock ! ❤Love you, George ! ❤

[@loganbagley902]

@@lavenderfields2910 It is funny for me to read your reply because I didn't really discover him until after his death either. It was about two years ago for me when I was looking at something else on You Tube, I think it was Elton John, and he popped up singing "The Long and Winding Road" and boy was I reeled in. All I could think was that he sounded better than Paul McCartney. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. That made me go back and listen to "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" when he did the duet with Elton John. I remembered seeing it many times before and thinking he shouldn't be singing Elton's song, but I realized how beautifully he did it. I was a goner then, and like you started listening to everything I could find and that's when I found out he had passed away. It broke my heart. Around the same time, I had discovered another singer whose voice and guitar skills were so beautiful and I was telling my husband about her and when I looked her up on Google, she died in 1996! I really struck out on new discoveries two years ago, but I did find great music. The woman is Eva Cassidy and thankfully someone found her recordings and created albums.

[@DamienDavies-zj2ge]

One of the last superstars

[@peterseiler2428]

I love the song Safe !! Amazing vocals & lyrics x

[@Chalkster1]

Followed George and wham from the start they were so different to everything else back then my fave two songs by wham are "nothing looks the same in the light" and "Blue "

[@knudkp]

Now I never sign in and gives my opinion here, but theres a first time for everything. Thanks for a well-spoken interesting speach of yours. My favorite is also Older, and I've been a fan since 1983. One of my favorites is Tonight, and I'm still pissed that he lived his life like this, and very sadden not to hear any more new music from his relatives.

[@currentoflinden]

Thank you for this very interesting and informative video about George Michael. I am a HUGE fan of him and his music but wasn't aware of how forward thinking and before his time his own record label was.

[@futurartistrecords]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for checking it out!

[@shanewheal9069]

My absolute favorite is Spinning The Wheel. It is his personal story about the impact of aids.

[@sivasamyyovan3795]

Well i think he had the best voice in the music industry, then and even now. His songs were all masterpieces. He sang other peoples songs even better then them. And he even made live song to number one. In my world he is the best.

[@isiagadiakite1552]

George Michael best music 🎶 in the world 🌎 he’s music is like movies best music 🎵

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

I think his voice, IMO is the best voice EVER. as in the best male voice that ever existed. the tone of it, and not even going in to the power and control of it. he is one of those rare singers that sounds as good and better than the studio version. thats rare. usually most singers do all the tricks of the trade to build up their voice. not George, he only did so for effect. having said that, there is one performance of mine that I enjoy...its when he was playing a part of a hospital patient singing on some british TV show....for the first time I heard his voice brought down to human level, and I enjoy hearing him with NOTHING on his voice, and its on youtube, look it up.

[@christinegeorgiou6313]

I love him 😍

[@cisio64123]

George was a extremely talented and versatile vocalist, songwriter and producer. George loved R&B particularly and this is why so much of his music had that flavor. Getting #1's on the R&B charts was a huge pride of George's. A very nervous George at only 21 would perform with and highly impress the legendary Stevie Wonder . Stevie being classic Stevie would even decades later jokingly fake surprise that George was white. George would do Stevie covers like "As " with Mary j. Blige with Stevie's total blessing . He wrote Careless Whisper at 17 but what wasn't said here is that George worked with iconic R&B producer Jerry Wexler on the song first . The result just wasn't exactly what he as the artist envisioned. George scrapped the Wexler version to re record and produce the iconic version we all know and love himself . He was so intent on getting exactly what he envisioned for that iconic sax part down he went through 8 players until the 9th managed to finally get it right. This shows George's talent and drive to give his all as a musician .

[@futurartistrecords]

He worked with and performed with so many incredible artists! The story about the sax line is a good one for sure. Having gone through so many session players that played it "perfectly", he finally found someone who could play the emotion more than the notes, shows his real genius in being able to present more than just the composition, more than just a great melody or vocal, but the internal emotion attached to all of those things. He invites you into his story and allows you to make it yours. Amazing

[@ChloeR-vt4bh]

@futurartistrecords - well said. Couldn’t agree with you more.

[@donniemoder1466]

He was a great songwriter, lyricist and producer, as well as singer, lip syncher and performer, both live and on music videos.

[@rocklandusaoutlets]

Legend!!!!!!

[@steffaniedelgado7526]

Thank you for sharing. I would love it if could cover more of GM.

[@futurartistrecords]

Noted! :)

[@steffaniedelgado7526]

@@futurartistrecords Thank you!

[@ukqwerty999]

@@futurartistrecords If you haven't heard it before, George was one of the most vocal against wars, with this track, link below, and also shoot the dog which the narrow-minded tried to condemn him for. As always he didn't care and neither did the people who understood the message. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGGnhWyDmMyWg8U

[@jenpeterson3712]

​@@ukqwerty999very true.

[@drusillialeavel7533]

Fan from "Carless wisper" quite pretty well done résumé. The day when I'm taking the time to watch sun rise (particularly in winter time ) I like put on "Songs from last century" (cover album from various artists and very jazzy ). I still miss him and know it will be for ever. He was, and had so generous hart. And great sens of humour.

[@neilblackburn6869]

David Bowie sold and distributed online at the same time

[@futurartistrecords]

Another incredibly innovative and creative artist, always ahead of his time!

[@acela30th]

You missed the most influential influence on Michael; Stevie Wonder. Sung in the same key and he covered Stevie’s songs more than anybody’s else’s.

[@futurartistrecords]

There are so many things to share about George Michael. I had to sift through and share things that I felt created a follow-able arc. Maybe....maybe I should do one on his influences?

[@acela30th]

Yes, do it! Don’t forget that after he experienced Brazil, he was influenced by Jobim and Older was an album 💿 written about the grief of his loss of his partner, from Brazil.🇧🇷

[@debbielewis7335]

Nobody compares to yog xx

[@mubarak3457]

Saw him in 2009 NYC 👍👍👍

[@Luraka1978]

I had the chance to meet him

[@ShereenGholami]

I have those GM 💿 of him too

[@Autobigshot]

Nice video great job!

[@futurartistrecords]

Thanks!

[@madeleineglo7696]

He did one song with Queen.

[@ShannonClark-g3k]

Careless Whisper

[@futurartistrecords]

40 years!

[@BeyDreamer101]

Sold over 155,000,000+ 🔥🔥🔥

[@futurartistrecords]

Thanks for watching and commenting! The numbers vary based on where you look and the formats that are considered. His official website states over 120 million and I believe it was ChartMasters that lists the sales as 147 million including all formats, duets etc. No matter what he is one of the biggest artists ever and an unbelievable talent...and his sales are still ongoing! What an artist! Thanks again!

[@BeyDreamer101]

@@futurartistrecords the wham albums the 30 mil and his 125mill he basically did all the work in wham

[@futurartistrecords]

@@BeyDreamer101 agreed, not to mention the duets etc, no arguing he's sold lots of records! And of course that number continues to grow so unless we do a minute by minute the number is always changing:)

[@BeyDreamer101]

@@futurartistrecords ye

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

What about the brave lawsuit he took against Sony to get control of his masters, I dont know whether that was before, after or during the time that Prince took on Warner Bros for the same reason. Prince was one of the few people to speak up for George Michael when he was arrested in 98 in LA.

[@futurartistrecords]

Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment! I try to avoid some of the ugly parts of artist's careers and focus mainly on their music and impacts on the industry, but you are right that was a big deal. One that landed him with a DreamWorks contract and his Older album (my favorite). He was the first musical act signed to them. Strange thing is he ended up back with Sony, although now with his Aegean label, funny how things work. As I do more of these commentaries I am finding that lawsuits and struggles over ownership and credits is more the norm than the exception, it's too bad. Thanks again!

[@MoonlightNothing]

I'm Your Man (I Dreamt) 😆 RIP ☦️

[@1964mtm]

At least you are coming up with what's true. I have seen videos posted about him and some of what is being said the person that talked about him should have done their research better

[@NailHeavenAshford]

He did not die of heart failure. As a George Michael fan I thought you’d have known that.heart failure is not the heart just stopping, it’s a disease in itself. It’s the heart’s inability to pump blood around the body. You get swollen ankles or legs, dizzyness and fainting. George died from Dilated Cardiomyopathy which was either inherited or induced by drinking too much, myocarditis which is inflammation of the heart muscle which usually follows a virus (this may be that George wasn’t feeling very well the night before he died so he maybe went to bed early. It does make you feel unwell but when my ex husband had it he didn’t realise how serious it was so it’s easy to put down to something minor). Myocarditis can basically ‘strangle’ your heart. The heart stiffens and along with the dilated cardiomyopathy it can cause the heart to slow down and eventually stop. He’d have felt no pain. He also had a fatty liver. This confirms drinking issues. I know his ‘cousin’ and personal assistant Alex, who had Abbey after George died. He lived in the Highgate house after his death until it sold. I never was lucky enough to go in, but I was there the day they were emptying all of the furniture into small vans. People were taking their own furniture out and possibly items they had been given. I’m also friends with Andros but I don’t speak to him much and don’t condone his selling of untrue stories which is why George stopped speaking to him.

[@futurartistrecords]

I would like to say firstly, thank you for watching the video. I am honored that someone who was in George's circle of friends watched it. I would like to respond to your comment on his death as well though. I didn't intend to mislead anyone or share false information, this commentary was intended to share the amazing things that George for the music industry outside of the incredible music he created. As a fan I didn't feel the need to share any of the struggles he had to deal with nor to detail the tragedy of his death, but instead to celebrate his enormous contributions to the world, and I know that I only scratched the surface. Understanding that dilated cardiomyopathy is a common cause of heart failure and in essence creates a breakdown of heart function I stated it as such, there was no offense intended. Thank you again for watching!!

[@camillechang7120]

He was first for using a Chinese American girl-as a love instrest in “I want your sex video

[@currentoflinden]

Her name was Kathy Jeung and was also his girlfriend for about a year and she accompanied him on his Faith tour. This was before he had met Anselmo in Brazil.

[@BeyDreamer101]

U got the numbers wrong...

[@knownpleasures]

He spent three years suing Sony ( which you never mention here) for contractual reasons with no love lost between them and then rejoined them ten years later ! That made no sense, I mean had he no principles? Of course his career was in decline by then