Music

Discover captivating stories behind George Michael’s iconic music, exploring his creative process, inspirations, and the timeless impact of his greatest hits.

Billboard Book of Number One Hits: Careless Whisper

Below is the write-up about WHAM!’s song “Careless Whisper” from the book “The Billboard Book of Number One Hits: The ...
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Behind the Music: George Michael’s Creative Process for ‘Waiting for That Day’

Discover how George Michael crafted Waiting for That Day, blending a slowed-down James Brown sample with folk guitar and 60s-style keyboards for a unique musical fusion.
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Billboard Book of Number One Hits: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

Below is the write-up about George Michael and Aretha Franklin’s song “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” from the ...
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Billboard Book of Number One Hits: “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”

Below is the write-up about George Michael and Elton John’s song “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” from ...
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Billboard Book of Number One Hits: “Praying for Time”

Below is the write-up about George Michael’s song “Praying for Time” from the book “The Billboard Book of Number One ...
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True Faith: Interview Published in Record Mirror (1987)

George Michael: "My career is still ruled by my songwriting" interview from Record Mirror (Nov 1987)
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