The Real George Michael

The meeting began with Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston discussing a George Michael documentary before introducing Simon Napier-Bell, who shared insights into George Michael's unique writing process and the making of the "Freedom" video. They also discussed George Michael's legal battle with Sony and his multilayered personality. Simon Napier-Bell explained his decision to let people who knew George Michael speak without any commentary in the documentary, and the group discussed the differences between American and British documentaries.
The conversation then shifted to the music industry's monetization methods and the importance of understanding contracts and fair deals. Simon Napier-Bell shared his experience of guiding Wham! to become the biggest group in the world in just one year, including the challenges he faced in making the band the first Western group to play in China. The group also discussed the complex personalities of George Michael and Sinead O'Connor and how they would like to be remembered.
In the final section of the meeting, Simon Napier-Bell shared his thoughts on the music industry and how it operates to sell music and monetize it. The participants wrapped up the conversation by discussing upcoming episodes and confirming email addresses, with a light-hearted and friendly tone throughout.

[@arricammarques1955]

George talent remains legendary. Taking Sony to court was epic.

[@AlexZuotoski]

Great interview and really glad to know about the documentary that is ready to come out. A lot of things that Simon said about George are quite interessting, like the revelation that George never wrote down his lyrics, it was all in his head/memory. He was a genius and we all miss him a lot. Thank you very much for this video. Cheers!

[@user-fg7qi7de9w]

Isn't there anything new about GM's life , because every Documentary is pretty much the same . At least SNB, isn't trashing him like his own cousin has on many occasions . Jealousy 😢

[@LeeC926]

George Michael ended his business/manager relationship with Simon Napier Bell in the 1980s - for reasons easily found if you search online and not for a good reason. That he is making money off a documentary about GM is rather unseemly and I don't personally intend to watch it given what I know but I hope there isn't too much speculation from Napier Bell about GM given how that business relationship ended.

[@pty8s]

I’d lean towards profiteering abides by no allegiances, now, then nor ever. Deepening billions by activating resurgence and airplay, might likely be entirely mortally bereft.

[@pty8s]

There are obvious errs by corporate disingenuous answers. Numerous deviance of to dispel perfunctory unknowns. Opportunist Aussie by diverging from format, ruined GM’s interview to be the outer of GM. Might’ve been the ruination of one’s trusts. As opportunist, ask why he’d become an ex? Non devotional precept, devoid of nonoccupational concerns. Untrustworthy ambiance, the deflection of questions causing perplexity, while utilizing reminiscence of published knowledge. Grandeur in caring, nor of GM’s trust, does not reside within this pretense, a sad contrived rarity, misrepresented.