Sam Smith - Father Figure in the Live Lounge

[@gauravwad]

We should congratulate a top contemporary artist like Sam Smith for keeping the memory of George alive by covering his songs - and by bringing new audiences to George's timeless music. The last thing we should be doing is attempting to compare their voices. Thank you Sam for honouring GM, and please keep reminding audiences about GM and how brilliant his music is. For what its worth, I really enjoyed your cover!!

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

I'm a fan of both although I grew up with George Michael's career and music...and I can tell you I loved this tribute...like it was expected - Sam knows how to do this properly - and he owns these songs [Faith and Father Figure] here...he did them his own way not trying to copycat GM...BRAVO!...

[@MonsterMom7]

OUT.OF.THE.BOX.ROBOT yeah I liked Sam did it he’s own way so it wasn’t a karaoke performance , that made it awesome and the Faith input! I’m guessing we’re born in same decade, as I grew up with Wham/ George.... ☺️👍

[@scanlon1201]

I agree Rest In Peace George Michael us fans love you and miss you.

[@morganmax3132]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the account password. I would love any tips you can offer me.

[@marlonadam2150]

@Morgan Max instablaster ;)

[@kellybateman4568]

I really appreciate this heartfelt tribute to George Michael. There is no point in comparing the two artists. No one will ever compare to George Michael. What matters is that Sam Smith honored George Michael and his music with a lovely medley. Sam greatly admired George and George respected Sam. It was a fitting hommage which paid respect to a great artist and is another example of celebrating George Michael's music and keeping his songs and memory alive. As George himself sang in 'An Easier Affair', "See, I don't have the time for the haters". Thank you Sam. Nothing but LOVE

[@damaris_mx]

Sam Smith’s background vocalists are amazing!!!

[@GMoneyXL1969]

That was a great and smooth transition from Father Figure to Faith and back again. The tribute was tastefully done by one of today's top crooners, Mr. Sam Smith.

[@darthraider4638]

George is a legend...no one can surpass his tone..Oh how sad he is gone 😞

[@aimeek9384]

Absolutely!

[@aftabmohammedify]

George... His voice.. Oh boy oh boy oh boy!

[@helenjful]

As a huge George Michael fan , covers of his songs usually leave me cold but this is great ,well Done Sam Smyth for honouring him

[@livingtheoutdoorlife430]

SAM SMITH

[@tracyrichardson7530]

Totally agree ..... he sings it fantastically ..love it xx

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

I love a good FM cover but they make me cry so hard. Especially if I can feel the love behind them like I do here.

[@agnieszka.82]

I agree. George was amazing, outstanding talent. Had a voice of an angel.

[@manflomu]

Great to see Sam honouring our George Michael. We need to keep his songs alive with new audiences. Magnificent!

[@jasonvoorhees4059]

Even though I love George Michael, My Sammy did a GREAT job and I LOVE HIM! These are called covers for a reason so everyone saying George Michael did it better, OF COURSE HE DID, that's why it's a cover for a reason. Just enjoy the fact someone liked and looked up to him enough to pick him to do a cover on and embrace it!

[@jillbirks3067]

Jason Bull Agree entirely.

[@myrtlelucy]

Jason you are absolutely right! It already takes courage to sing GM's songs. I love Sam's version!!!

[@shivanisingla1140]

u said so well....But i will still be biased towards Sam 😅😍 He has done an amazing job...this sounds so unique and magical 😚 Love him so much🤗 Its on my replay mode every day...😍

[@Twistedpeppermint99]

Jason Bull : Right on! So many critics! Just enjoy the music. I happen to love George Michael and Sam Smith.

[@jasonvoorhees4059]

Lisa T : Me too! I don't like comparing two beautiful legends together because they both deserve all the recognition they can get. Perfection is hard to come by! 💯

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Sam Smith ft Adele would complete my life

[@DiazBecer]

ScarlettP I agree!

[@carlazunigasoto5278]

+100000!!

[@AfricanGirl]

lol. yas omg. along with mariah Carey

[@NannyCam]

this (or the other way around.....just them together would make me happy) has been a dream of mine forever.

[@GoodNaturedMischief]

yesyesyesyesyes

[@jillbirks3067]

Superb. Wisely Sam did it in his own way, didn't try to simply imitate GM. And Sam sings low notes beautifully as well as high. Fabulous Sam.

[@goodyone8736]

Seen George twice London earls Court 35 live tour and Manchester symphomonica tour he was incredible, well done Sam for honoring George.

[@MonicaRamirez-cv7mu]

Yesssss my favorite George Michael song and to have it sung by Sam Smith was amazing! Love it!!!

[@robinsummers9141]

It is wonderful to see Sam so happy and confident. You can tell he knows he looks great. His voice is stronger than ever! We love you Sam!

[@Elwrt455]

It's a COVER people. Even Mozart composed his pieces to allow improvisation which is true artistry. This gentleman has a beautiful voice

[@L0kias1]

Amen brother

[@_benjamin.psd_7739]

Who else still loves this HAHA🍌xoxo😅😅

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Sams voice is a masterpiece

[@majkencederholm]

this is amazing. i always associated sam with george in some way but i had no idea he idolized him like this. i’m very moved

[@leeanderson3912]

Absolute idiot, how can you even compare this fool to a musical genius???

[@allisonchung7487]

That mash up though!!!! This is so good 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Doing a legend proud!

[@Hilux244]

Correct! Sam is a Manure Masher!

[@AlannaSkye1]

It makes me love Sam Smith ten times more to know that he likes George Michael. I think it's okay to enjoy and celebrate an artist, you know, get into it, even if you aren't exactly on the same level.

[@alannaskye7441]

a. s. l. not that sam smith isnt beautiful and amazing in his own right.

[@carmenschwisow5647]

Yaaas! I totally agree.

[@kakiclements4581]

I came here for Father Figure and then he took us to church and it was honestly the best surprise. Wow.

[@lizax5280]

Thank you Sam... You are right, the INCREDIBLE George Michael

[@satyamarora5927]

You have done so much justice to the two songs.... Yog will be proud of you Sam!

[@benzmusiczone]

So now we know who his "favorite artist of ALL TIME" is

[@alijackk8129]

benzmusiczone We already knew this lol.

[@cyberella10]

I just don’t understand why people have to compare all this artist. Why can’t we just appreciate and enjoy the talent they unselfishly shared? Why cant we just feel lucky and grateful that in our lifetime we get to see and listen all this amazing artist. I feel so sad reading all this comments comparing them to the original and what not. This artist deserves to be appreciated, applause and thankful and rewarded whether original or cover. I’m pretty sure they put and give all their best and effort to entertain us. Writing music lyrics and line them up is no easy task. For them to share us their talents and parts of their experience in life is wether sad or happy is a gift that we should embrace and appreciate not comparing and criticize them if who is who! That’s not nice at all. We may not hear any of them saying ouch that hurts when they read how that this artist sing better than the original or whatever. Let’s just appreciate and enjoy the talents and show they give for us and no comparing comments. All we have to say in the comments are kind words and praise words. No need to comments back, I’m not asking anyone to reply on this message. Just read and move on. Thank you......

[@TheresePope]

Beautiful tribute to the amazing GM. You are an amazing singer, Sam.

[@adenaas9108]

Everyone saying George was so much better I think That's a bit of nostalgia tbh plus Sams style is different but they are both excellent vocalist in reality

[@rolybling]

Ummm nah.. George would out sing Sam, but that doesn't matter. This is a nice tribute to the man.

[@jaymason3339]

Why is everybody criticizing Sam.. he’s not trying to perform it better idiots but he did do it with justice..

[@tonideaderick7024]

Denzel Mcconico I like his arrangement.

[@leeanderson3912]

No he didn’t, not even close

[@dianaribeirodasilvacaldeir8675]

Sam, when I hear you sing "Father Figure" the only thing I can think of and thanks. Thank you for being able to hear your music, thank you for my family, for everything I have and am and for the simplest things that are our diamonds and give the true value to life. Thank you for existing and making the world a better place. Eternal love!!!

[@CellarDoor1970]

Great cover and tribute. The arrangement was excellent.

[@tammyann9101]

George Michael is my all time favorite artist as well. Sam Smith your voice is amazing!!

[@jamesmkrebs]

This is a lovely cover, however, I feel like Sam in a studio without an audience would have been epic. That's one of the best things about the Live Lounge performances.

[@shebaofnottingham]

Didn't see that so much as a cover of, more of a tribute to, GM who he clearly loves- he's SSs' favourite artist , so SS is unlikely to think he's better than him is he? Job well done in my eyes xxxx

[@milagrosx6703]

He is so talented

[@laurenceconnelly9694]

harrytxoxic yeah George is a legend. When you hear crap version of his songs . You realise how big a talent he was .

[@idontlikegoats]

Sam's version is not crap, he is very talented, even if you are biased, denying that is silly

[@kimberlyridenour8003]

Nice tribute to an artist that will forever influence singer/songwriters! #ripgeorgemichael

[@saidtheredhead8]

I appreciate that he did this cover, but the sensuality and mystique that GM's version had was lost on this one. Makes me miss GM even more than ever.

[@veemr4877]

saidtheredhead8 no one will ever sing a GM song the way GM did but this in comparison to some covers is pretty good

[@jillbirks3067]

saidtheredhead8 No Sam rightly didn't imitate GM. Did the song beautifully in his own way.

[@paulvandyke3841]

I actually thought Sam Smith would be a perfect fit to cover GM, but I agree. It may be unattainable.

[@cynful66]

I struggled trying to listen fairly and look for a constructive response. I saw comments here that were responded to with anger because someone didn’t like this cover. Truthfully I did not love this and your comment said it perfectly. I appreciate Sam’s beautiful voice but he seemed to be running out of breath at times (which is ok, it was live) but what I missed was the sensuality and longing the lyrics were written about. I guess he just did his own take but that take was lost in translation on me. It wasn’t about who sang it with a better voice - both singers are equally talented but different. It was the absence of real longing and desire that was hard for me listening to this. I do admire his effort to honor George all the same and you know, it wasn’t horrible to listen to anyway.

[@jerzu3]

Great performance for an artist of this level , he did it his own way 👌🏻 nowhere near Goerge Micheal though

[@billiejean601]

sam is so gorgeous

[@celineaddy]

I'm crying! This is so extraordinary. Thank you for this amazing cover💕

[@vitthalpatil1974]

The way he said the incredible George Michael is really heart touching

[@bobby6900]

Wonderful tribute to a singer I’ve loved since ‘84

[@Hoo_huu]

😭 I wish " Skies Of Rain " is on his upcoming album

[@sofiaesse]

Bren Karl 😍😍😍😍

[@itsyaaboii]

Bren Karl It should be released as a single already!

[@petrificustotalus1332]

Can Sam Smith just cover other GM songs now!? Please?

[@Chantz1023]

I wish he did the George Micheal tribute at the Brit awards would have been amazing 😔💫

[@shouqable]

I caught a glimpse of his Arabic tattoo at last كن طيبا it means Be Kind

[@aprilhow8120]

Shouq I think it means be good, be kind or the other way around. It was in an interview

[@carolliz]

APAIXONEI!! Ficou maravilhosa. Amazing work! Congrats you all!

[@greeshmashastrula6776]

Sam Smith has such a unique tone that no-one can replicate. He brought a new style of singing a classic George Michael song.

[@natalialopez1197]

Sam Smith's voice + George Michael's song = HEAVEN

[@jamesarthurelite2321]

If you wanna hear the definition of a George Michael tribute search this on KZbin: James Arthur-Careless Whisper(Acoustic) George Michael cover-House of Blues Orlando

[@vidyullatakunapuli5829]

Missing GM more😕

[@arizpizza2507]

MY FAVORITE ARTIST IS SINGING MY OTHER FAVORITE ARTISTS SONG!!!!

[@Kingdov3r]

Pure class ! You know he would of loved this ❤️

[@babette123]

Look at his eyes. They shine with happiness!!!

[@odilonfrancabarbosa5092]

Meu Deus que coisa linda ,a voz desse cara que emoção

[@p.lsportsscience698]

Good version but nothing on George Michael himself, just goes to show what a voice he truly was!

[@jillbirks3067]

P.L Sports Science Sam was right to do it in his own way. Marvellous performance. Different - didn't aim to compete.

[@gauravwad]

P.L Sports Science its not a competition. Sam is doing a great thing by reminding audiences about how brilliant GM was a songwriter.

[@laurenceconnelly9694]

P.L Sports Science yeah the poor mans George .

[@p.lsportsscience698]

jill Birks I didn’t say it was a competition, I said it was a good version but goes to show how amazing GM was

[@p.lsportsscience698]

Gaurav Wadhwani read above

[@nellennatea]

WOW George would be so pleased with him. This is an excellent cover. Sams singing is perfect, fabulous, wonderful > You can not beat it. His singing is AWESOME. Keep going Sam. Loving all that you sing.

[@rehshah8707]

Sam smiths speeches are also music to my ears 🥰🥰🥰

[@ROGR-xb7hh]

He should have sang “Pray for Time” would have been awesome!

[@bilyanaconsulova405]

ROG3R2412 yes, some of the slowest and more emotional

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

their voice is so gorgeous 😭 george would be so proud

[@AiBilly]

Would love to hear Sam sing A Different Corner - George Michael .

[@JP-cr5uq]

His range is unbelievable. 🖤✨🖤✨

[@leenbakrikasbah88]

They/their

[@tatylabre1462]

Your interpretation of George Michael music was excellent..... razeeeeed, my Love👏❤🎶

[@Somer-set]

George would have loved this! =)

[@sexcinadia]

He would of loved this cover x

[@agnieszka.82]

Good song performance from a great singer. But George sang this 100 times better. He had a voice of an angel. All emotions that George was bringing are lost. Still great that Sam Smith performed George's song 👌.

[@DM-is4wr]

This gave me so much warmth

[@lmfao8314]

Debora Martins cheeky

[@nikastanic3052]

omggg 😭 george in heaven is so proud of sam❤️

[@Diagn0sed1]

George michael was incredible. Listened to him since a kid.. & i know hes flyin above u here lovin what u did with his song. Anybody would b blessed 4 u to sing their song. God bless

[@quicktingz2097]

He's good but George was amazing. One of the best voices of all time.

[@jailonsanchez9484]

HOW THE HECK CAN HE MAKE ANY SONG BETTER?!!!!! OMG I LOVE IT

[@ladymay30]

Better? Come on it's good but not better.

[@Suntdy007]

This version is so wack how the hell is this better ffs

[@vitthalpatil1974]

Though George's songs are hard to sung... Sam is singing father figure but I still felt the akcent of fire on fire song.

[@ulvrk]

I can’t get enough of his voice

[@andys5154]

looks like he is a having a good time ( about time, nice to see the smile sam)

[@naimorgs]

There’s no end to this guys talent

[@adrianamaria3790]

I will be your father figure put your tiny hand in mine I will be your preacher teacher anything you have in mind I will be your I will be the one who loves you 'till the end of time Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh That's all I wanted something special Something sacred in your eyes Just for one moment to be bold and naked at your side Sometimes I think that you never understand me Put your tiny hand in mine I will be your preacher teacher anything you have in mind I will be your father figure I will be the one who loves you 'till the end of time Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Come on radio one hey Hey let's celebrate 'till you find out Hey Ooh sing with me Well I guess it would be nice if I could touch your body I know not everybody has a body like you But I've got to think twice before I give my heart away 'Cos I know all the games you play 'cos I play them too But I need some time off from that emotion Time to pick my heart up off the floor Oh when that love comes down without devotion Well it takes a strong man baby but I'm showing you the door 'Cos you gotta have faith I gotta have faith 'cos I gotta have faith yeah I gotta have faith faith faith faith I will be your father figure put your tiny hand in mine I will be your preacher teacher anything you have in mind I will be your I have had enough of crime I will be the one who loves you I will be your father figure put your tiny hand in mine I will be your preacher teacher anything you have in mind I will be your I will be the one who loves you 'till the end of time

[@krazybeautiful66]

I love this cover soo much, just his voice ❤️

[@badhabit7553]

What a angelic voice.

[@Brightblueeyesangel]

He did a really good job on his cover... different styles which is respected and understood... but he does a good job and a great tribute to the amazing George Michael

[@MsBUC40]

What a PHENOMENAL tribute / cover of the Incomparable George Michael !!!

[@jandevries57]

I love everyone who loves George Michael, that includes Sam.

[@bethboo1678]

Faith era una de mis canciones favoritas.recordarla ahora me parte el corazón 💔. Sammy me hace recordarla con mucha alegría💞💖.te amo Sammy, gracias por ser tan bello 😘😘.y como tú dices "canta mi corazón".

[@Kurdt1]

Please put on Alicia Keys cover!

[@jasonvoorhees4059]

Someone has the audio version uploaded somewhere here on YT. Search it.

[@MSNsee4d]

Waiting all day for official Alicia cover upload. Make it happen.. :)

[@Goldensecret001]

its on the iplayer on the BBC website.

[@robinsummers9141]

Here is the entire show in 4 parts! Alicia Keys is on part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5ipqGqOfp2CmNE

[@Kurdt1]

Robin Summers it’s not available anymore! But thank you so much anyway

[@janenglandvaleroso6489]

We missed you ❤

[@costap.4812]

Bravo Sam! A mio parere, l' unico degno di interpretare un brano di George Michael!! Meravigliosi entrambi!!🤩🥰

[@redv1027]

I love Sam Smith vibes on this cover ❤️

[@MegaHollywood1971]

There are artists whose music cannot be replicated, even by phenomenal vocalists like Sam Smith. Covers are rarely ever better than the original. Peruse through videos of George and find the myriad of "Father Figure" performances and renditions and you'll understand 👍

[@ivix931]

George...where are you?! I miss you so much... ❤️ Thanks, Sam. I love you..❤️

[@rolybling]

Now go and listen to George sing it 😊

[@arriosmcafee1189]

I love this who else or is im the only one.

[@maliquetoussaint1667]

When kwabs sang this song I swear I heard Sam's voice over it. I'm glad he did. OMG just realised this is Not the kwabs song. ANYWAY. Sam should have done that.

[@jackhoward2678]

Very good combination of father figure and faith 👍

[@biancamolina7920]

I LOVE SAM SMITH

[@nazh1f]

WHO DOESN’T

[@javiermena7877]

I love him moreeee

[@shininglightjoi6627]

Bianca Molina ... And George Michael!❤

[@ChristinaGina]

I know he always gets compared to GM...but he didn't have the vocal dynamics like GM has. The moments to be soft and full blast.

[@ladymay30]

Yes Sam Smith is more the ballad guy, George Michael in the other hand was able to sing both slow & fast songs, he had a great control over his voice he easily could change from slow to fast. RIP

[@itsonlymyopinionchillthefe8207]

Gm couldnt sing a sam smith song different styles thats all

[@jillbirks3067]

But the quality and timbre of Sam's voice is superb. And what about 'Like I Can' for a fast song? Sam has the edge for me.

[@migdez]

Don't really care. Love them both. If one is honoring the other, is it necessary to draw demeaning comparisons?

[@ladymay30]

migdez This is true, but I think that true GM fans are still miss him and they compare every of his covers with his versions. I like Sam Smith totally but I wished that GM would be able to still sing his songs.

[@rj6342]

I'M SHOOK TO MY F'ING CORE! This is soooo amazing!

[@athenastauropoulos2762]

Thank you for this. George would have loved 😍

[@tinajthesinger]

I really like GM and Sam Smith. But I agree with an earlier comment...GM had such a velvety voice which especially suits songs like Father Figure. Hard to come close to it but well done Sam for giving it a whirl.

[@roksanadylus4930]

Thank you for this song. This is amazing cover.

[@rocioenriquez4622]

Hermosa interpretación 💖💞💓💗 hermosa voz de Sam

[@lesleyrhind3377]

Great job Sam ! We must keep George's music alive !

[@sofiahernandez7092]

He is so Talented 😍

[@pablovargas3585]

I miss George Michael, still cant believe it.