The Long & Winding Road - George Michael (live 1999)

A live rendition of the 1970 Beatles classic.

[@rossdrayton5476]

And who is still listening to this beautiful man in 2024?

[@manoharmallyam8480]

MI LISTENING FROM 1970S TILL NOW

[@nonrepublicrat]

NOT me.

[@LucindaStJohn]

Me .

[@carsb121]

Today...on my birthday...🥹

[@spulos1]

@@carsb121Happy Birthday!!

[@0501Cocoa-si3rs]

What a talent..... When you see what passes for musical singing nowadays. He was a pure singing talent. No auto tune. Just a microphone. Miss him. Sad.

[@sharonallison9922]

WE ALL MISS HIM MY DARLING.....❤

[@shariboyle1166]

Miss him too! 💔

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

@@shariboyle1166Me too!!! 🩷💔🩷

[@lynnc4872]

Truth!❤

[@Miller78226]

He could sing a song in one take..that the rest would take a month to do...an angel amongst us🙌🏽

[@M.T.44]

😢😢😿 I have loved this song since I was 17 years old. I'm 63 now. how hard life is, how hard I've been struggling, I always come back to the long and winding road that leads me to The Divine. It's a very spiritual song to me. 💞

[@JaniceRNZ]

Keep smiling. I know it can be very hard.

[@kimbarnett619]

OMG, your comment is exactly what I would have written it. I was about 17 I guess because I’m 63 now it’s as if I wrote that post.

[@Earache702]

You’ve got this! Just remember, you’ve got it better than millions of others. God bless!

[@elliotventura9956]

Bless Your Heart . I'm glad You are still here 💓

[@eaaaa7367]

Bonjour à tous, idem pour moi. Cette chanson, sa voix font toujours frissonner mon cœur 😊. Sublime!!! Merci. Escaline

[@user-fv1cm1jq2q]

Quite possibly the best version of this incredible song I have ever heard, only George Michael could do that, he was without doubt one of the finest Artists to have ever sung in public, superb. RIP Fella, and thank you

[@markdaniels2092]

Thank you for your beautiful words.

[@pilarreis6041]

For sure the best versio❤

[@huldamarques9203]

❤👏🏻👏🏻

[@ChloeR-vt4bh]

Completely agree with you - just a superb singer/songwriter.

[@helgardforche3400]

Er singt es eigentlich wie Paul. Beide sind/waren großartige Sänger.

[@trc2812]

This major talent had a natural voice. No voice lessons, no auto tune. He sang with passion and command. Just got up there and sang. I miss him.

[@sirjohng1]

Joy is that we just watched this video.😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@liberalssuck950]

Same! 😢

[@MikeLandicovers]

He had voice lessons. I know this as a fact.

[@AriesAtThree]

​@@MikeLandicovers does it matter in the end though? You can't really teach how to sing your soul out and that's what George did. We were so lucky to have witnessed his talent.

[@mgamer327]

His tone hits that specific octave that gives you the feels! and he was sexy as all hell, I like to just watch him sing.

[@vegan_joyce]

No disrespect to the wonderful Beatles, but i prefer beautiful George's gorgeous voice and interpretation . This is simply beautiful. Miss him so much .

[@shaunbat5097]

Completely Agreed 💯

[@grinch4567]

Me too!!

[@user-lw4ru1cz7n]

✨NI PUNTO DE COMPARACIÓN , ES CÓMO EL DÍA Y LA NOCHE, HOY MAÑANA Y SIEMPRE " GEORGE MICHAEL 🔥💜". ( George besos laaaaaargos al cielo pero ida y vuelta. Te quiero un mooooontooon y cada día más y más). Pily🙏❤️🕊️👑🎸🎼🔥💜🐕🪄😂🇪🇦 Madrid España ✨

[@garrylockett]

Agree, George’s rendition is something special.

[@20yearsagotoday1]

This is exactly how The Beatles originally recorded this song. Unfortunately Phil Spector then put his wall of sound onto it which Paul absolutely hated. Have a listen to the album Let it Be Naked to listen to their original version.

[@carold8345]

I sometimes wonder if Michael knew how great he was. He was extremely talented.

[@chinotraveller5318]

For sure. Definitely among the greats of British rock with the likes of Freddie Mercury, Annie Lennox and others.

[@tw_72]

How great he was, how loved he was, how much his music meant to so many, how much he is missed

[@whitsundaydreaming]

George was plagued with personal doubts and insecurities, unbelievably enough. The talent was his compensation.

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

He knew that he had a talent that was a godly gift. But as all of the greatest artists, he was his most mercilessly critic himself. One can even see it when he sings, that he handles each note like the most important note of his life. All great artists are like that. The worst are usually the ones, who are convinced that they are doing perfectly fine.

[@user-qf5ye7ok5z]

​@@whitsundaydreamingТочно сказано !

[@RG-ja34sep]

George Michael is definitely one of the greatest talents to come out of the UK. Gone way too young, he was a beautiful kind human being and a truly wonderful performer. We miss you George 💔💔😢😢😔😔🙏🙏

[@patriciarork3788]

I got to see him in concert, I loved his energy his beautiful voice gone to soon.

[@user-yn1xs8qw6z]

And so handsome 😘

[@user-tp7ru2vr8i]

What about when he got caught in the toilet dumb cunt

[@marcusdonnellan7623]

Just one of the greatest talents, full stop.

[@pennyholliday8935]

❤❤❤

[@cpl8168]

George Michael had it all... talent, looks, charisma, style, stage presence, the hair 😅

[@ViansaMargolis-mk1ve]

And a great dancer.

[@janetpoisson5821]

😅

[@Properties2024]

Gary V.

[@stevewilkins4987]

And one of the most beautiful voices in the industry

[@michelewalkerwebb]

And a killer smile. 😁 A beautiful personality filled with helping other people. Full all around perfect package.

[@merlinsusan1]

He had such a beautiful voice. I love that he sang so cleanly and accurately without all kinds of runs or odd vocal styling. Just lovely. So sad that he’s gone.

[@drjay555]

Exactly 🙏🏼

[@ChloeR-vt4bh]

@merlinsusan1 - well said. Couldn’t agree with you more.

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

I have to say it again and again. when a Beatles song is covered, their ingenious talent as composers becomes even clearer.

[@elliotrawls4929]

Well said

[@annehajdu8654]

It's usually Paul's talent.

[@Talisman09]

As a Beatles lover, I can not relate to this particular view at all. nobody plays the Beatles' songs better than the Beatles did. Your statement is usually true of when a decent band covers a manufactured pop song like a britney spears one or something, and then you realise that the songs are acturally well made and it was actually just the image or connotation of the manufactured boy/girlband that was obstructing your judgment

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

​@@annehajdu8654I'm Paul's biggest admirer and this is his song, but in terms of their songwriting qualities, the Beatles as a whole are a phenomenon. A miracle. Many of their songs are covered by big stars and they are always incredible covers like Santana's while my guitar gently weeps or Aerosmiths come together or Michael Jackson's version. Pat Methenie's instrumental of And I love her. And countless more. I only see this phenomenon with the Beatles. Their songs are all classics without exception. They are the greatest band ever for a reason. Edit: Earth Wind & Fire Got to get you into my life.

[@paulm4457]

The Beatles are the only band I've ever could tell any of the four members voices instantly.Can you imagine what more they would have accomplished if they stick together.No band comes close to the Beatles.The stones are great but they still haven't caught the Beatles in their 60 years .

[@briananderson8428]

His hitting the correct key (a capella) right of the gate shows that he may have perfect pitch. That is so much higher a quality than mere relative pitch. Well Done, Mr. Michael. You've provided an energy source to millions over decades. No voice like yours will ever be with us again. Thank God for these videos.

[@jackthebear3575]

I thought the same - that a cappella intro' was pitch perfect - and beautiful.

[@robertacolarette1594]

The purity and soulful quality of his voice always floored me. So sad he can’t entertain us anymore. One of a kind.

[@user-jc3of5kq1y]

❤

[@mgamer327]

yeah! I have a hard time putting it into words but the tone of his voice is angelic! I always feel that way when i hear him. They say that humans can't hit the same octaves as an angel's choir. But George Michael hits certain tunes that make me cry.

[@robertacolarette1594]

@@mgamer327 I totally agree with you. His voice can’t just be described with words like “amazing” or “beautiful”. I could never understand why he didn’t get more recognition for it.

[@Mimi-pu8bx]

Absolutely the best version of this song, the emotions George put into his music was mesmerising

[@pennwoman]

George Michael had it all. He must have really enjoyed his blessed life. Wonder where his soul is right now. A truly gifted singer, his voice was a blessing direct from God.

[@mgamer327]

he can hear you say that!! I tear up when he hits some of those tunes and then I can feel that he's here with me!

[@peggy7875]

Beautiful. I don’t think people realize how talented George Michael was.

[@sheilagarrido8204]

I DO👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯❤️

[@user-wk8vk7uq6e]

I DO 💫💥💫❤💫💥💫❤💫💥 FROM. FRANCE. WITH LOVE

[@jadezee6316]

he was the best singer of them all....

[@danavlahova6137]

I saw him live in Montreal in the early 2000s: best live show ever. I hate it so much when I mention it and someone quips, "Ah, the Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" guy...

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Yes you did. We all did.

[@hansOrf]

This man was an orchestra on his own, the voice that is dearly missed.

[@user-hr4mo8py5l]

Absolutely

[@BSilva1984]

RIP George Michael. That man is incredible with an amazing orchestra.

[@BSilva1984]

Thank you

[@miladydoe]

What a beautiful version of one of my favorite Beatles songs. I've never seen this version before, so I'm sobbing. I still can't believe George Michael is gone.

[@nikolaucznaum4312]

Don’t sob, just enjoy the most talented singer of his generation anywhere in the world!!…..

[@michaelharness3258]

Listening as I cry missing my husband of 30 years. Rip my sweet.

[@Earache702]

He’s right there, with you.

[@elliotventura9956]

God Bless You ,Your Angel is Watching Over You 🙏❤️🙏

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

30 yrs of love is a wonderful treasure . I wish you good wishes for your future . Keep looking forward won't you. He would want you to.

[@GBR4ME]

My eeyes wern't filled with tears......until I read this!!! God Bless.....CRYING NOW!!

[@arlenelazio315]

My thoughts exactly……missing my husband of 40 years. I’m sure he’ll be waiting for me at the end of this long winding road.💕

[@AriesAtThree]

Gosh. What a beautiful, beautiful voice for a beautiful song. I was surprised he considered himself a songwriter first, then singer. Either way, I hear his purity and soul. We all miss you George. I pray you feel our love. xoxo

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

Love to see Sinead O Connor there as a performer with a sense of humour, claiming the panties thrown on the stage as her tribute to George, whom she loved for his mental and business struggles, his talent and his integrity. George does a gorgeous job here , as ever.

[@paullacey748]

George went from Boy pop singer to a Class Act and will always be one of the great voices

[@marvingosotnas2462]

Here we see a rare event, when the "Remake" is better than the "Original", George Michael had this ability, gift, to captivate, hypnotize his audience with his immense talent.

[@whitsundaydreaming]

Omg that’s beautiful. What a tragic loss of a magnificent singer. I’ll love both Paul and George forever.

[@kristinegodfrey877]

George Michael has the most beautiful voice . A beautiful man gone way to soon ❤

[@matsfreedom]

NOT GONE! He managed to escape the insane world of commercial music by fooling the fools. He has a alternate presence online, but people have not caught on to his true identity. When you find him, you'll know.

[@user-yn1xs8qw6z]

@@matsfreedomok🤔

[@user-eu5qx3vj6h]

How to find him???

[@gcrosheffielduk]

George could take any song and make it practically his own. Just listen to Somebody to Love or Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me. Fantastic singer. Sorely missed.

[@markgallagher1621]

After Freddie Mercury passed I thought George did the queen song the best that night, and I could have imagined him touring with Queen in 90s

[@robertacolarette1594]

@@markgallagher1621 I agree. Brian actually asked him to do just that but George declined. He hates touring. We know that from his comments about the Faith tour. That would have been amazing though. Being asked to step in for Freddie is quite something.

[@suzannedgregorec]

I agree. It's one of my favorite versions of Somebody to Love.@@markgallagher1621

[@charlottekluever180]

I was about to say the same thing!

[@dierdrebrock1843]

@gcrosheffielduk I totally agree with you. He puts his own flavor and taste on everything. He's amazing and sexy. George will always be alive in my mind. I will love him forever🔥🔥💕💋

[@thetubeeleven11]

George was a gift from God. A gift that was so short in time but so rich in beauty. Rest in deep peace George ❤️🙏✝️

[@just-anillusion5893]

Great! What a soulful and special singer he was. Sad that you are not singing for us anymore, George. Thank you so much❤

[@DavidTa2]

He had the most beautiful voice ❤❤

[@kathygrosvenor4464]

Omg I loved this talented, soulful, beautiful man so much. This gave me chills. It’s a song well suited for him; one of haunting, spiritual attachment.

[@kandecole7205]

What a spectacular version. George was so very talented! ❤

[@user-uq7uq7kv7l]

Beautiful George the best version of this song. No one sings as beautifully as he did.

[@terriecolman-black9630]

George Michael and The Beatles what more could a planet ever ask for ❤️

[@hestergreen2031]

Believe it or not, this is the first time I have ever heard George Michael sing. He has such a lovely singing voice. Thanks for sharing this with all of us here..

[@fraponglais7796]

so you never ever heard Last Christmas and Careless Whisper?

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

Then check out the rest of his stuff. He is considered as one of the greatest voices of our time. If you like this one check out "Jesus to a child" which is unbelievable - I have no words.

[@annamarielewis7078]

I had the honor to be at Wham’s final concert, and it was still the best concert of my life. The talent and voice of this man can never be overestimated. Simply wonderful 💜

[@ChloeR-vt4bh]

Hester, there is a huge treasure trove of music by George. An amazing singer/songwriter. You should definitely delve deeper. Enjoy!

[@Miller78226]

George could sing the phone directory,,and bring a tear to your eyes...he was the best of the best...

[@coolnamebro]

I don't think I'd cry if a major performer started singing a list of names and phone numbers, but I'd definitely be disappointed to say the least.

[@cali_gurl1234]

Wow, I never heard this before...only George Micheal could do such a lovely cover. Oh how I miss this very talented, gifted man. 💔 Thankfully he left us with a large catalog of his music to enjoy.

[@kathygrosvenor4464]

I’ve not heard this either. It stopped me in my tracks! Pulverized me!

[@stevenanderson4553]

That voice, especially on ballads… pure silky gold!! 🙏🏼

[@geneeckert7151]

Johnny Mathis, Roy Orbison George Michael, these 3 guys had the greatest voices and we're blessed to still able to listen to their music

[@ngc-fo5te]

I disagree with one of those.

[@rouman7]

Elvis. As well

[@ianbermingham9047]

Bullshit

[@martinraxyz]

One of the very few singers who could pull this off.

[@zachoneill6570]

Got to be honest I’m not a huge Beatles fan anyway I like him but not fanatic about them. This version to me as a huge George Michael fan is such a beautiful and heavenly version of a great song. Well done George!

[@mindspring8693]

George Michael was a unique talent in this world. His heart flowed effortlessly through every song he painted for the public. His rendition of Bonnie Raitt's I Can't Make You Love Me is a stunning masterpiece. For anyone who has lived through heartbreak that version illustrates what a soulful, empathetic, brilliant talent George Michael was. May he forever Rest In Peace ❤❤❤

[@mickycee64]

wow wow wow !…incredible performance..RIP George’

[@effiemooney8477]

What a beautiful soul,TY for the love and beauty that you gave us in your time on this earth,bless you in your next adventure.❤😢😊

[@daviddejesus5376]

Absolutely beautiful! We love and miss George Michael. ❤

[@msaltzma]

Man, George was just an awesome vocalist. He sang the hell out of this song and made it sound even better.

[@jurgenf5771]

George Michael war ein hervorragender Sänger. Ruhe in Frieden .

[@eleanororourke1057]

This version is so beautiful it brings me to tears. George Michael you are truly magnificent! I miss your voice, music and beauty.

[@johnfferris4903]

It's so sad that George is not with us anymore what a fantastic singer he was 😢

[@Success4u247]

The best emotional rendition, dare I saw better than the Beatles

[@U.R.NeelyIII-xo1rx]

George one of the best ever. This man could sing anything!

[@barbarawhite754]

What a wonderful tribute to Linda McCartney

[@user-ng2kx3qf8h]

Such a beautiful song, George Michael sang this song so beautiful. This song gets me all the time the emotions that I feel such a great loss.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@patriciarosemastromonico3870]

Love you George!! Your loss to this world on a Christmas Morning!! You're missed!!😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@joanneadair9227]

Beautiful man.

[@derekduvale4059]

God bless George Michael God bless The Beatles God bless the UK for such Talent

[@donnieanderson2009]

He was gifted with such a beautiful voice

[@tonyleyden431]

A sensational redition of a Beatles classic.. One of the tragedies of humanity is the purest and most inspiring things that could enrich our lives usually get overshadowed by the crazy, vile and ugliest events that plague society. It's true we need to be aware of all that's happening but maybe we could change more minds (and lives) for the better if we take a little more time to appreciate the gems around us and "smell the roses" once in a while.. RIP George ..and thanks for the memories

[@sharonallison9922]

HE WAS AMAZING....SADLY THE PUBLIC COULDN'T MIND THEIR OWN BLOODY BUSINESS CONCERNING MICHAEL'S PRIVATE LIFE....

[@sheilagarrido8204]

AMEN ❤😢

[@sygmoore]

It wasn't the public per se who was after him. His troubles started when he went up against Sony for the prices they charge the fans for concert tix. The press started on him and his sensuality after that prob sicked on him by Sony.

[@joaquim02]

George Michael and Fred Mercury had such wonderful voices.

[@edwardgilmore3239]

Truly one of the greatest voices of all time. His tone is perfect. God Given here! When you make a list of greatest voices ever this man is on it.

[@creepingupon40]

He is missed. What an incredible talent.

[@dierdrebrock1843]

I'll say it again. He sings any song better than the actual person . I love you George

[@dierdrebrock1843]

@@pandaman1968 I apologize if I upset anyone. I love George dearly and that is just my opinion. I listen or watch George's videos every day and I still cry. To me he is the kindest and most amazing man ever.

[@MauroMaxwell-wm2dd]

Hello dear how are you doing ❤❤❤❤

[@jaykarimi7123]

We miss you George. R.I.P my brother. You were a talent to behold. Thank you for blessing us with the gifts you gave us while you were here.

[@jenniecosio3654]

I love this song and his sweet voice 🙏🙏 rest in peace and kiss my daughter for me she up thier too 2023

[@andrewjohnston9115]

So he's chatting to the audience, and then he did that ... just an amazing voice attached to an amazing man, rest easy you legend, you were loved but maybe not enough.

[@araifinn7436]

Chats casually, nods to the orchestra and proceeds to sing like a God.

[@joandurney2180]

Oh George I miss you so much. Love this song

[@jak888111]

A Beatles song !

[@MauroMaxwell-wm2dd]

Hello dear ❤❤❤❤

[@cweefy]

Oh my God. That was effing amazing!! His rendition of let her down easy brings me to tears every single time. What a great singer.

[@stevew579]

This man was born to sing what a fantastic talent.

[@shaunbat5097]

Absolutely Fantastic and 25 years back...... jeez.. I love the the way he looks back at Sinead, who looked great.

[@ThisCynsOriginal]

How lucky the world was to have him. He’s deeply missed❤️

[@pacitalumas8435]

This is simply the best GM beautiful thank you for sharing

[@pghagen]

Such a beautiful song. I get tears in my eyes every time I hear this song.😢

[@meandtaco]

Such a beautiful voice and interpretation. Too bad he's gone.

[@awac2]

The beautiful and passionate voice of George M will live forever

[@roseagaatsz8403]

Years past away,we still miss you George Michael 🙏❤️

[@johnknottenbelt2727]

George can take the best of songs & give them wings to fly. Thank you for the beauty you sowed through your wonderful voice & spirit. RIP 😊❤

[@karenreardon5398]

I've always regarded this song as just okay. But after hearing George Michael's version here, chills abound ❤.

[@user-yn1xs8qw6z]

Me too… Love and miss George ❤

[@user-qf5ye7ok5z]

Я ЕГО ОБОЖАЮ !!!!!!!!!!

[@abornbuyer]

What a phenomenal cover of that song! Especially since I'm not a Beatles fan but I will definitely download that version. We definitely lost a very gifted artist way too soon!

[@GH51505150]

I'm not a big George Michel fan but this was definitely great. No denying that.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Love his gorgeous voice! RIP George Michael! ❤️

[@MauroMaxwell-wm2dd]

Hello dear ❤❤❤❤

[@listen2music811]

For him to just come out and begin the song without any intro shows that he has the gift of what's known as perfect pitch! The right pitch is just embedded in his brain. How I know this is because several music teachers have told my gifted grandson he has the same gift. Not comparing him to George Michael.. just say;ing! .Onc he hears a note or tune..it's there! George Michael had it all..emotion, soulful voice quality, his voice just transports you. RIP this is one of my favorite versions of this song, no disrespect to Paul McCartney!

[@3H3H3H]

George Michael did justice to that song, there's not going to be another singer who makes that song better nor the Beatles did McCartney write the song there's not going to be others who will make that song the best and the greatest singer of it forever.

[@reynaldoalmenario9104]

I love listening to this beautiful version by George Michael. A true artist.

[@victoriasherman4756]

Total perfection. I love George Michael's voice. God smiled on him when he was just a twinkle in his mother's eye. A consummate performer, beautiful to listen to and beautiful to look at.

[@mariakatagiri3736]

Thank you George for living us your entire Music Legacy , just love it so much !🎋🌺🎋🌺🎋🌺🎋🌺🎋🌺

[@MauroMaxwell-wm2dd]

Hello dear how are you doing ❤❤❤❤

[@isabellecaron6353]

Magnifique 🙏🌹🤩

[@Bebe-if5pl]

Beautiful voice. I knew he was going to be a hit from his Wham album. I said to myself that boy can sing, and to think in the beginning, his father told him he couldn't. He just wanted George to work in their restaurant with him. George didn't want that, therefore he had daddy issues. Another talented singer was Boy George, unfortunately he let drugs ruin his voice and life. I saw him in a video done a few years ago and his voice IS NOT the same.

[@chefwawa]

I forgot how good he was. Rest in peace, George Michael.

[@vasilispandis337]

George was a fantastic singer and he could sing anything beautifully.

[@MsCookiemac]

Beautiful version 😢.. I forgot how good George can sing .

[@markpugh3098]

Never ever be another GM

[@46metube]

when he did a cover version, he always made it his own - as though he'd written it. astonishing.

[@brendarose3941]

OMG!!!!!! This is incredible. Awesome voice! Miss him.

[@MrG77]

Brilliant, really miss George. He was a true singer/songwriter. And what a voice. R.I.P. George. 🙏

[@michaellalli7693]

No doubt George Michael one of the best voices ever. Miss him.

[@ElectricAngel181]

W😮W!! This version is the best. So much compassion in every word. Rest in peace 🙏🏼 Sir George Michals

[@richardhadley4549]

It’s now 2024 listening to this song seems like he recorded it only yesterday. There’s no one else on this planet that sounds nor will ever have a voice like him. My song is Different Corner!😂😊

[@FrenchQuarterBelle]

Perfectly said! Different Corner is one of my favorites, too ❤❤❤

[@newme1813]

George was truly different! His soul bled through his vocals like butter! RIP,SIR!"💯