George Michael - Faith.

12" Laserdisc.

Made in the U.S.A.

1988

Perfect Condition.

Story of the pop superstar following him from his Wham! days through the making of his new album "Listen Without Prejudice, Volume One."

George Michael was a British pop and soul icon known for his incredible voice, songwriting talent, and striking evolution from boy-band heartthrob to mature solo artist. Whether with Wham! or on his own, he left an indelible mark on pop music with hits that mixed dance-pop, R&B, soul, and introspective ballads, always delivered with charisma and emotional depth.

🌟 Quick Facts:

• Full Name: Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou

• Born: June 25, 1963 – London, England

• Died: December 25, 2016 (aged 53)

• Genres: Pop, soul, R&B, funk, dance

• Career:

  • Co-founder of Wham! (1981–1986)

  • Solo career (1987–2016)

🎤 Signature Style:

• Silky, emotive vocals

• Blending upbeat pop with soul, gospel, and funk influences

• Explored themes of love, loss, sexuality, fame, freedom, and personal struggle

• Known for both club anthems and heart-wrenching ballads

📀 Key Albums:

With Wham!:

• Fantastic (1983) – includes “Young Guns”, “Wham Rap!”

• Make It Big (1984) – includes:

  • “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”

  • “Careless Whisper” (technically George's solo debut)

  • “Freedom”, “Everything She Wants”

Solo Albums:

⭐ Faith (1987)

• Massive solo debut; Grammy-winning Album of the Year

• Includes:

  • “Faith”

  • “Father Figure”

  • “One More Try”

  • “I Want Your Sex”

  • “Kissing a Fool”

Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990)

• More introspective and acoustic; critically acclaimed

• Includes: “Praying for Time”, “Freedom! ‘90”, “Waiting for That Day”

• He refused to appear in the videos—supermodels lip-synced “Freedom! '90” instead

Older (1996)

• Darker, emotional, jazz-tinged

• Includes: “Jesus to a Child”, “Fastlove”, “Spinning the Wheel”

Patience (2004)

• His last full studio album

• Includes: “Amazing”, “Shoot the Dog”, “John and Elvis Are Dead”

🎶 Iconic Songs:

• “Careless Whisper” – ultimate pop ballad with iconic sax

• “Faith” – Elvis swagger + funky rhythm

• “Freedom! ‘90” – liberation anthem and career statement

• “Father Figure” – haunting and sensual

• “Jesus to a Child” – mournful tribute to lost love

• “Outside” – cheeky and defiant post-scandal track

• “Last Christmas” (Wham!) – timeless holiday classic

🧠 Themes & Influence:

• One of the first major pop stars to grapple with fame and privacy in his lyrics

• A closeted gay man during Wham! and early solo years—his eventual coming out became a powerful moment of self-acceptance

• Advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, AIDS awareness, and was known for anonymous philanthropy

• Influenced artists like Sam Smith, Adele, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, and many more

🏆 Awards & Honors:

• 2 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Faith

• Multiple BRIT Awards, Ivor Novello Awards, and MTV VMAs

• Over 115 million records sold worldwide

• Posthumous praise for his musical legacy and quiet generosity

🎥 Legacy & Cultural Impact:

• His music remains a staple of 80s and 90s pop

• The “Freedom! ‘90” video, featuring Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, etc., is a fashion and pop culture landmark

• Subject of the documentary George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022), co-directed by Michael before his death

• Still celebrated for his artistry, humanity, and unforgettable voice

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