KILL EM WITH THE LOOK!.| FIRST TIME HEARING George Michael - Careless Whisper REACTION

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  • KILL EM WITH THE LOOK!.| FIRST TIME HEARING George Michael - Careless Whisper REACTION
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  • @Polyglot85to90
    @Polyglot85to90 Před 2 lety +2170

    After he died, it emerged that there were numerous people that he'd been supporting financially without any publicity or acknowledgement. One of the most generous and caring people in the industry. Sadly missed 😢

    • @HD-er2cq
      @HD-er2cq Před 2 lety +270

      He wrote Careless Whisper, but added Andrew Ridgeley as a co-writer, so Andrew could get paid for publishing. If that's not a friend I don't know what is.

    •  Před 2 lety +49

      That is called a real charity. Mathew 6.

    • @jenniferhoffpauir1048
      @jenniferhoffpauir1048 Před 2 lety +51

      Huge heart. Amazing how he was able to keep that secret, reminds me if the movie Magnificent Obsession.

    • @HD-er2cq
      @HD-er2cq Před 2 lety +27

      @@jenniferhoffpauir1048 He seemed like an incredible person

    • @janetteveronica402
      @janetteveronica402 Před 2 lety +21

      Agree very humble and kind

  • @eddiepiszczek4820
    @eddiepiszczek4820 Před 2 lety +1629

    Amber: "I bet he was a ladies ma."
    Me: " Uhhh, about that..."

    • @Sgt_MoDog_USMC
      @Sgt_MoDog_USMC Před 2 lety +181

      I didn't want to be the one to make this comment. LOL :)

    • @eddiepiszczek4820
      @eddiepiszczek4820 Před 2 lety +132

      @@Sgt_MoDog_USMC As soon as she said it, that was my exact thought. Lol.

    • @anthonwest9541
      @anthonwest9541 Před 2 lety +59

      @@eddiepiszczek4820 I thought the same thing. lol

    • @johnwoodworth9127
      @johnwoodworth9127 Před 2 lety +192

      Well there were a LOT of ladies who were in love/lust with him...

    • @lisakp71
      @lisakp71 Před 2 lety +201

      Girl, we tried 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @kimlitzkow2896
    @kimlitzkow2896 Před rokem +507

    The saxophone was all his sound, he didn't borrow it from anyone. He wrote the song at 17 while riding on a bus. He was amazing.

    • @klaurcschwackerberg1880
      @klaurcschwackerberg1880 Před rokem +4

      Except that Jeff Beck played that same melody already on his Jeff beck album in 1974. George was just born around that time when that melody was already on the radio long time before.

    • @eltruheyo
      @eltruheyo Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@klaurcschwackerberg1880 Which song in particular are you refereeing too?

    • @klaurcschwackerberg1880
      @klaurcschwackerberg1880 Před 11 měsíci

      @@eltruheyo On Jeff Beck's 1974 album you can hear the guitar playing this melody. Google it ! Coincidence the exact melody ? So maybe now I can play the melody myself also and say hey it is exactly the same but total coincidence lol.

    • @klaurcschwackerberg1880
      @klaurcschwackerberg1880 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@eltruheyo What does that have to do with Jeff backs melody from his album ? You are changing the subject quickly ?

    • @eltruheyo
      @eltruheyo Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@klaurcschwackerberg1880 I didn’t change the subject, I asked you which song since you seem to know but you didn’t answer my question. Instead you rambled about playing a melody yourself.

  • @bobbiejeanashley4676
    @bobbiejeanashley4676 Před rokem +281

    The saxophone line wasn't sampled...it was written by George. He would later comment in his life that he hoped he wasn't remembered for only that saxophone rift. I did adore how you reacted to his voice. Loved George...was my favorite as a kid. Gone too soon.

  • @debrap947
    @debrap947 Před 2 lety +957

    He was actually a man's man. Stunning voice...gone too soon.

    • @kati2224
      @kati2224 Před 2 lety +66

      I was looking to see if anyone else said these exact words lol. He was a man's man.. what a shame... he was gorgeous specimen of man.

    • @justinlinnane8043
      @justinlinnane8043 Před 2 lety +1

      @Putin it in Trump's butt LOL

    • @alexjames6805
      @alexjames6805 Před 2 lety +26

      Before he came out.

    • @anthonyfuchs9787
      @anthonyfuchs9787 Před 2 lety +31

      There was always another man inside of him. Such a timeless talent.

    • @GavinHewitt
      @GavinHewitt Před 2 lety +26

      @@anthonyfuchs9787 I see what you did there

  • @wazirhussain962
    @wazirhussain962 Před 2 lety +1262

    Crazy that he wrote this song when he was 17. How do you write an iconic song at that age. So gifted. Love him

    • @coffeecrimegal5968
      @coffeecrimegal5968 Před 2 lety +52

      You never love harder than when you’re a teenager! ❤️❤️‍🔥💔

    • @LoriPeace
      @LoriPeace Před 2 lety +24

      He was 17 when he wrote that?!? Wow, didn't know that.

    • @magenplayz2527
      @magenplayz2527 Před 2 lety +40

      @@LoriPeace he made the lyrics on a school bus and he made the beat for 3 months inside his head

    • @NOOBGAMER-by1zp
      @NOOBGAMER-by1zp Před 2 lety

      In his way to school...

    • @punchito
      @punchito Před 2 lety

      @@coffeecrimegal5968 not true

  • @PhilliptBates
    @PhilliptBates Před 2 lety +372

    Easily one of the best male vocalists ever. Such an incredible talent, singer and songwriter. RIP George.

  • @andrewgrundy
    @andrewgrundy Před 2 měsíci +20

    As an Englishman myself, I think he’s up there with the best we’ve ever given you ❤

  • @paulasmith3179
    @paulasmith3179 Před 2 lety +137

    George Michael wrote this song when he was seventeen years old. He is extremely talented. thanks

  • @LadyDoe17
    @LadyDoe17 Před 2 lety +407

    George was 17 when he wrote this song, yes, including the sax solo!. A true masterpiece.

    • @jimipurple123
      @jimipurple123 Před 2 lety

      Thought he was 15

    • @LadyDoe17
      @LadyDoe17 Před 2 lety +6

      @@jimipurple123 , 17. He told the story in several interviews and in his biography “Bare”

  • @Jontor11
    @Jontor11 Před rokem +144

    Geroge Michael did A LOT for the music industry. He was fighting the slave contracts that musicians had under the record companys, and he lost millions. But he didn't care. Ultimately, he paved the way for new artists to grow on their own terms. Well done George.

  • @DGN615
    @DGN615 Před 2 lety +65

    George actually wrote the sax solo that became this iconic song!

  • @doreenjohnson652
    @doreenjohnson652 Před 2 lety +225

    A man's man, literally. But he played the role of the other team really well. Another one missed. So much talent.

    • @kevinl2578
      @kevinl2578 Před 2 lety +2

      Great point always thought the same thing

    • @ronaldchilds8238
      @ronaldchilds8238 Před 2 lety +9

      That man was as gay as it gets.

    • @morehamsandwich
      @morehamsandwich Před 2 lety

      Lmao @ a man’s man. Nah, only in the literal sense of him being owned by a man.

    • @supertrexandroidx
      @supertrexandroidx Před 2 lety +4

      @@morehamsandwich Oh yeah. There was that famous incident involving him and an undercover police officer in a Beverly Hills toilet, ha ha.George managed to turn the whole affair into a positive, though, coming out and being very open about all the pain and suffering dealing with his sexuality had caused him.
      Oh yeah, and the video for “Outside” satirized the whole bathroom thing. Check it out, good for a laugh

    • @joyhruska9377
      @joyhruska9377 Před 2 lety +7

      I remember a lot of heartbroken women when we found out George Michael was gay!!😪

  • @jamelakajamal
    @jamelakajamal Před 2 lety +1161

    100k 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Congrats✌🏾🧔🏾‍♂️✌🏾Keep Them Coming!

    • @Uatu-the-Watcher
      @Uatu-the-Watcher Před 2 lety +44

      HEY, JAMEL!!
      Uh…. I’m just here to uh… listen to some music. I PROMISE I’m on my way to your channel! I just had to stop on the way. I promise the Rob Squad are just friends. Honest! Pinky swear.
      ;-)

    • @Uatu-the-Watcher
      @Uatu-the-Watcher Před 2 lety +17

      Oh. Yeah.
      CONGRATS ON 100k RSR!!!!!
      🎊

    • @jasonremy1627
      @jasonremy1627 Před 2 lety +36

      Hey Jamel! Love to see you always building up the reaction community! Love you and all you do brother!

    • @philb323
      @philb323 Před 2 lety +18

      Just keeping great music alive, brother.

    • @karlsmith2570
      @karlsmith2570 Před 2 lety +9

      Hey, Jamel
      What's happening, brother

  • @robertallison4878
    @robertallison4878 Před rokem +37

    He did a duet with Aretha Franklin. “I knew you were waiting for me” definitely deserves a reaction video

  • @johnpoole4985
    @johnpoole4985 Před 2 lety +16

    Since no one has brought this up, "Sweet Chin Music" was SHAWN Michaels. Bret Michaels is the lead singer of Poison. Love y'alls channel. Have a great weekend!

  • @TripletDad3
    @TripletDad3 Před 2 lety +562

    His duet with Elton John on "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is one of the best of all time. His voice was flawless.

    • @chrissywalls5902
      @chrissywalls5902 Před 2 lety +20

      Agreed 100%. I'm a HUGE Elton fan but I prefer the duet over the original. Flawless.

    • @305pistol
      @305pistol Před 2 lety +1

      BIG FACTS

    • @rickthomas2628
      @rickthomas2628 Před 2 lety +1

      Straight facts.

    • @marymiller4494
      @marymiller4494 Před 2 lety

      Gives me chills every time I watch, here's the link... czcams.com/video/RsKqMNDoR4o/video.html

    • @hellonlegs6134
      @hellonlegs6134 Před 2 lety +1

      Brilliant song so much passion in it

  • @Kim-hc5si
    @Kim-hc5si Před 2 lety +475

    The sax in this one is similar-sounding to Baker Street (Gerry Rafferty - not Bob Seger) but it’s not a sample. It’s original to this song. 👍

    • @huchlvr
      @huchlvr Před 2 lety +25

      I was coming here to say the same thing.

    • @akastarchild
      @akastarchild Před 2 lety +16

      Teach them. I want to tell them about George; but people don't like long posts.

    • @m.vondrake5534
      @m.vondrake5534 Před 2 lety +6

      Truth...

    • @Kim-hc5si
      @Kim-hc5si Před 2 lety +9

      Oh but you know what - you could be talking about ‘Main Street’ by Bob Seger.

    • @peterhineinlegen4672
      @peterhineinlegen4672 Před 2 lety +16

      I wonder if they would like Kenny-G?

  • @haroldlee1989
    @haroldlee1989 Před rokem +15

    George Michael was a masterpiece; his voice is amazing

  • @geoffewbank9775
    @geoffewbank9775 Před rokem +22

    First time hearing George Michael....have you been living under a rock.

  • @vaccumme
    @vaccumme Před 2 lety +173

    George Michael and Elton John performing " Don't let the sun go down on me " ( Live on stage ) is outstanding !

    • @PSPguy2
      @PSPguy2 Před 2 lety +8

      Yes! Also his live performance of Somebody to Love with Queen at the Freddy Mercury tribute concert. Will blow you away!

    • @jolinkarlsson8569
      @jolinkarlsson8569 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes its awsome listen to the crowed when George say Elton John’s name

    • @salishseaartsfoundation
      @salishseaartsfoundation Před 2 lety +2

      The live version of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is spectacular! When Elton John walks on stage the crowd erupts. It was totally unannounced and unexpected. RIP George! Long live Elton John!

  • @poppyleon_6275
    @poppyleon_6275 Před 2 lety +241

    Oh, I miss George so much... this brings all the feels. "Don't let the Sun Go Down on Me" with Elton is amazing. "Ladies man?" Only in videos... ; )

    • @christineoneal666
      @christineoneal666 Před 2 lety +8

      When this came out I wanted to marry George. I was crushed to find out he was gay but I still loved his music.

    • @tearose12345
      @tearose12345 Před 2 lety +2

      @@christineoneal666 I was in sixth grade when he was in Wham, and I felt the same way. :)))

    • @rebeccawyse5562
      @rebeccawyse5562 Před 2 lety

      100% for sure a must

    • @danapaul3216
      @danapaul3216 Před 2 lety +3

      I agree the duet with Elton is fantastic! Really shows George’s range and his power. And Elton isn’t bad either 😝 seeing as it’s his 🎧 song.

    • @ginahollingsworth5907
      @ginahollingsworth5907 Před 2 lety +1

      My friends told me he was gay. I said I didn't care!!

  • @squidgewinkle
    @squidgewinkle Před 10 měsíci +21

    It's so lovely to see people enjoying this track for the very first time! It brings a whole new level of appreciation for me ❤️

    • @flguyppark
      @flguyppark Před 3 měsíci

      Me too! I’m really loving this channel!

  • @CultologyTwin1111
    @CultologyTwin1111 Před 11 měsíci +13

    GM is my hero. Gone but not forgotten. So glad you guys are listening to him!!! He and Elton did a duet at live aid you HAVE TO LISTEN TO!!

  • @HeavyTopspin
    @HeavyTopspin Před 2 lety +132

    "Faith" is the song you've got to hear, I think it would appeal to both of you.
    As for being a ladies' man, well... when you're that attractive, they're going to market you to young girls and play up the manly good looks. Fortunately later in life (or perhaps unfortunately, given the circumstances leading up to it) he was able to come out and publicly stand up for a cause he believed in. Was also a generous philanthropist throughout his career, most of it done privately without the need to broadcast it to the world.

    • @lordylou1
      @lordylou1 Před 2 lety +2

      Agree. I think Faith was his best solo single. He was a great bloke.

  • @ronpotts6385
    @ronpotts6385 Před 2 lety +470

    "Careless Whisper" was technically a Wham! song, not a solo song. His first HUGE solo hit, from his first solo album from 1987, is "Faith". The video connected especially with young women, since George does a lot of Elvis Presley-like butt-shaking in the video. The "ladies' man" comments were interesting, because while the perfect hair, facial stubble, and striking Greek features drove the ladies wild, George Michael kept the fact that he was gay a secret for a very long time. He was outed by the British tabloid press in a very vicious way in the early 90s, following an arrest for "lewd behavior" in a public restroom. Nevertheless, he remains a G.O.A.T., taking a place with M.J., Prince, and Madonna as 80s pop royalty. RIP.

    • @brandyroseann
      @brandyroseann Před 2 lety +4

      He was also outed by Actress Brooke shields after they dated.

    • @jonasfermefors
      @jonasfermefors Před 2 lety +8

      It's both.. it was made for the album Make It Big in 1984 and was the second single off that album but the single was released under the artist George Michael and not Wham! which is a bit strange. George wrote the music and his band partner Andrew Ridgeley wrote the lyrics.

    • @debbiejohnson1484
      @debbiejohnson1484 Před 2 lety +9

      Well said! He was amazing til the end!

    • @brynneholt1990
      @brynneholt1990 Před 2 lety +6

      Sigh. Madonna is the only one we have left. Of course, Whitney was big in the 80s too.

    • @michaelageorge7517
      @michaelageorge7517 Před 2 lety +9

      @@jonasfermefors no that's not true. George wrote music and lyrics. He wrote it for an ex school-girlfriend.

  • @super-artnerd2112
    @super-artnerd2112 Před rokem +20

    He was definitely a legend! He was so talented and gifted! So many great and iconic songs he did.
    You guys should react to Jim Croce. He also was a legend and was 70s music

  • @johngravett4638
    @johngravett4638 Před 2 lety +10

    Arguably in the top 5 singers from the 80’s/90’s. A brilliant song writer too. Extremely kind hearted and generous man, so sad he left us too soon

  • @robertg7396
    @robertg7396 Před 2 lety +190

    In my personal opinion, "One More Try" is his best song. This comes in second for me. 😊

    • @1Ma9iN8tive
      @1Ma9iN8tive Před 2 lety +7

      I go:-
      1) Different Corner
      2) One More Try
      3) Careless Whisper

    • @KWayne6756
      @KWayne6756 Před 2 lety +7

      And yet neither song is as good as “kissing a fool”! He wrote that song as a teenager and recorded it in one take, a cappella. They put in the music later! It shows his unbelievable talent!!

    • @kevinl2578
      @kevinl2578 Před 2 lety +2

      When I read that I thought of Timmy T at first lol

    • @37kdparker
      @37kdparker Před 2 lety +2

      Definitely

    • @1Ma9iN8tive
      @1Ma9iN8tive Před 2 lety

      @@KWayne6756
      Sir … I mean no disrespect to you at all - clearly we love the same music …
      My list is my list … very strongly so. Naturally it is a list made up of “my” life’s history and experiences … I never attempted to be so bold as to suggest my list should be accepted by anyone else in the world ha ha ha
      That you appear to hold a different view is totally acceptable
      But I do not put “Kissing A Fool” in my top 3. Does this mean I am saying it is not a great song? No sir it does not. I accept there are multiple universes - I’m ok that in your world you hold “Kissing A Fool” on a pedestal … - that it is judged to be better than all three of the songs I’ve listed is debatable … but I haven’t left the floor open in my top 3 for a debate about “your” favourite GM song.
      All of that said …
      “Kissing A Fool” is a great GM song … GREAT
      But it sits in all its greatness outside MY top three.
      Happy George Michael songs to you.

  • @leahsunbury9639
    @leahsunbury9639 Před 2 lety +50

    The saxophone in this song was written for this song, but does sound a lot like the sax in Baker Street.

    • @robertphelps1574
      @robertphelps1574 Před 2 lety +2

      There is a connection between the two which is that Hugh Burns played play’s guitar on both song’s

    • @MichaelJones-sh7nu
      @MichaelJones-sh7nu Před 2 lety +1

      YES, it's NOT a sample. The phrasing is similar to the opening solo in "Baker Street."'

  • @pipmick2775
    @pipmick2775 Před 4 měsíci +6

    One of the greatest voices of all time. RIP, George.

  • @47antony
    @47antony Před 6 měsíci +6

    He wrote this when he was 17yrs old.
    George Micheal was one of the most talented singer songwriters in the world and he is missed.

  • @ricomajestic
    @ricomajestic Před 2 lety +59

    The Sax melody is original! It is not a sample. It is the biggest reason why this song became a massive iconic hit.

  • @eileenwallis
    @eileenwallis Před 2 lety +397

    George started out as part of a duo called "Wham!" that were very fun and pop-y. Later they split and he went solo. Personally, I think he was one of the most talented singers/artists/songwriters, and never really got the recognition that he deserved, and he was gone too soon. His first solo album, "Faith," was a huge hit. He apparently found that the crazy fame and success didn't make him happy, and on his next album, "Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1," he wanted to be taken more seriously and not just as a pretty boy in tight jeans and a leather jacket that all the young girls screamed for. There are so many great songs to choose from. From the first album, I'd suggest "I Want Your Sex" (because it caused a bit of trouble with some conservative radio stations) and the title song "Faith." From the second album, I'd say "Freedom 90" (which talks about his realizations about fame and the music industry) and "Praying For Time." I also love "A Different Corner" which is actually a Wham! track. RIP George. You are missed.

    • @ronfoskey2417
      @ronfoskey2417 Před 2 lety +17

      And Father Figure

    • @ricasears5910
      @ricasears5910 Před 2 lety +6

      Jesus to a Child, Father Figure are a couple of great songs. Tbh all his songs were amazing. Saw him twice at Wembley and one of the best concerts I've been too. Going to be 5 yrs Christmas day. Still can believe he's gone.

    • @HandleTakenlol
      @HandleTakenlol Před 2 lety +4

      Deadpool: WHAMM!!??

    • @tm0190
      @tm0190 Před 2 lety +1

      a different corner is not a wham! song

    • @mikethayer8122
      @mikethayer8122 Před 2 lety +4

      @@tm0190 It was on the 1986 Wham album "Music From the Edge of Heaven"

  • @frankwaria2268
    @frankwaria2268 Před rokem +15

    in 1984 this single was massive.....probably one of the biggest singles of the 80's. he came from the band WHAM who were also massive between 83-86. this single was sooooo different to anything else on the charts at the time and so different from anything he did with WHAM it was so mature musically and lyrically. he defiantly was a lady's man back then but he also was understandably hiding the fact that he was gay. in 1986 WHAM broke up and in 1988 he became one of the biggest solo acts on the planet and became one of the greatest singer songwriters of our generation

  • @colinmackillop
    @colinmackillop Před 2 lety +13

    More George please. Huge star greatly missed.

  • @mztweety1374
    @mztweety1374 Před 2 lety +22

    One of the most beautiful men in music. God, I miss him. Faith was one of my moms favorite albums. I called her when he died and we cried together

  • @shanonarn6361
    @shanonarn6361 Před 2 lety +29

    “Faith” is another good one by George. Gone too soon, RIP George

  • @bagelking6364
    @bagelking6364 Před 11 měsíci +6

    George was so so cool ,a totally pure voice. Careless whisper was the best tune

  • @stevehamilton8824
    @stevehamilton8824 Před 2 lety +5

    One of the best songs ever written. One of the best voices ever to sing. The sax is amazing, but the song is so incredible.

  • @scapito
    @scapito Před 2 lety +24

    Both ladies and gentlemen loved him equally. He broke barriers.

  • @catenystrom6506
    @catenystrom6506 Před 2 lety +95

    George Michael's "One More Try" is a MASTERPIECE. It really shows off his vocals, please review that song of his next.

  • @bicnarok
    @bicnarok Před měsícem +2

    seeing his unplugged video makes you realise how good he was.

  • @suziQue
    @suziQue Před 2 lety +4

    more George Michael Please 💕💕

  • @almostframps
    @almostframps Před 2 lety +23

    Incredible artist but more incredible human being. Look up his philanthropy. Made a huge amount of money but never stopped giving to others. Went to work at soup kitchens anonymously, tipped a waitress thousands to pay off her debts, when a couple went onto a tv game show to try and win money for IVF but lost, he phoned in and gave them the money anonymously. All this came out after his death.

  • @osmackjj
    @osmackjj Před 2 lety +43

    "Freedom90" and then "Kissing a Fool" in my opinion his two best songs.

    • @jdturingkai564
      @jdturingkai564 Před 2 lety +1

      Freedom was probably his best video, definitely.

  • @christinesillitoe2994
    @christinesillitoe2994 Před měsícem +1

    Sopported many charities and helped many people with no acknowledgement or publicity just a very caring man

  • @candydad3240
    @candydad3240 Před 2 lety +1

    What a gorgeous creature with that matching voice.

  • @heidichristensen7919
    @heidichristensen7919 Před 2 lety +161

    I was so in love with George back in the 80s. He really was a beautiful man, and as others have mentioned, took care of his friends without any acknowledgement. George gave co-writer credits to his Wham partner, Andrew Ridgeley, so he would never have financial problems. RIP George

  • @BardOfAndromeda
    @BardOfAndromeda Před 2 lety +242

    It's an entirely original sax riff - though probably one of the only ones that's as recognisable and iconic as the one from "Baker Street". Both have been played everywhere for decades though (and were only released about 6 years apart) so maybe it's understandable you got them confused! :D
    George is widely regarded as one of the greatest solo artists of the late 20th century. He was good friends with Elton John and Freddie Mercury, and Prince thought very highly of him. Many of his early hits as part of the duo Wham! are also excellent

    • @michaelmacdermott6340
      @michaelmacdermott6340 Před 2 lety +7

      Yes definitely original sax. This was before what is done nowadays, another words no "sampling". Sampling was a rare idea back then.That didn't become the norm until the 90's.

    • @awmperry
      @awmperry Před 2 lety +1

      @@michaelmacdermott6340 In the mainstream, at least. It had been a key component of hiphop, rap, reggae and the like since the 60s. But yeah, Careless Whisper was long before it became a thing in mainstream pop.

    • @grassygnoll3345
      @grassygnoll3345 Před 2 lety +2

      Will You - Hazel O'Conner. Another great Sax solo.

    • @dystar112
      @dystar112 Před 2 lety

      So true. Instantly recognizable intro in the sax.

    • @Funkybassplayer
      @Funkybassplayer Před 2 lety

      Hear hear. 🙏🏻

  • @willyhwang1059
    @willyhwang1059 Před rokem +1

    george, a beautiful beautiful beautiful and talented musician.

  • @shellykenner6291
    @shellykenner6291 Před rokem +2

    I love George Michael!!!!!

  • @strawberryeyes3496
    @strawberryeyes3496 Před 2 lety +253

    As George would say, 'sometimes the clothes do not make the man' 😉 RiP George Michael, missed dearly. I've said it before and I'll say it again - one of the greatest vocalists and lyricists of our era. The sax riff isn't a sample though, it's an original piece of music written for this song. You should listen to Jesus to a Child and You Have Been Loved, both written about his boyfriend, and love of his life, who sadly died of AIDs complications only 2 years after they met.

    • @fordmustang3265
      @fordmustang3265 Před 2 lety

      the way of death matched the SIN

    • @dewallinjr6253
      @dewallinjr6253 Před 2 lety +3

      @@fordmustang3265 What does that even mean?

    • @Jayeug
      @Jayeug Před 2 lety +10

      @@fordmustang3265 What an absolutely monstrous thing to say.

    • @Lynnwoody1
      @Lynnwoody1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@fordmustang3265 there's not room in this world for hateful people like you, who are you to judge.

    • @fordmustang3265
      @fordmustang3265 Před 2 lety

      @@Lynnwoody1 it's called the truth, not hate. But thanks for your meaningless reply

  • @justinwilton4603
    @justinwilton4603 Před 2 lety +128

    IMO his performance of "somebody to love" he did with queen at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert is one of his best vocal performances ever!

    • @MrPaistepete
      @MrPaistepete Před 2 lety +6

      This! Find it. React to it.

    • @garygardner5655
      @garygardner5655 Před 2 lety +1

      I Agree.

    • @chriskwakernaat2328
      @chriskwakernaat2328 Před 2 lety +3

      yep. it blew every other performer away.

    • @noelworkman87
      @noelworkman87 Před 2 lety +1

      It was mate... I was there.. Standout performance that night 😎

    • @Lumibear.
      @Lumibear. Před 2 lety

      Yep, it was so good it made everyone else who turned out look like they were amateurs.

  • @jayjonasen3325
    @jayjonasen3325 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beautiful Song. Brings back memories.❤

  • @gina1433mhrj
    @gina1433mhrj Před 2 lety +22

    Originally from the group Wham. He had a spectacular voice, kind heart and beautiful to look at. RIP George Michael~~You are missed.

  • @SpanglyAnn
    @SpanglyAnn Před 2 lety +110

    The thing about George is he sounded exactly the same live, which is almost unheard of. I suggest doing a live performance reaction. He was an amazing singer.

  • @constancebanks8238
    @constancebanks8238 Před 2 lety +1

    My brother once said ‘that is the most beautifulist sing he has ever heard!

  • @cherylluigs8984
    @cherylluigs8984 Před 2 lety +5

    George Michael was an amazing singer,songwriter. After he passed that Christmas Day, we began to hear of all the people and organizations that he gave money to. Such a loss. Yes, he had so many demons that he fought, but he was always honest about them. So much you could find out about the man. He did a duet with Aretha Franklin that is amazing, recommend you check that one out.

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare Před 2 lety +67

    George Michael started out in a pop duo called Wham! before striking out on his own. This was his first single as a solo artist, and it hit #1 in 1984. He hit #1 in subsequent years with "I Know You Were Waiting For Me" (with Aretha Franklin), "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", "Monkey", "Praying For Time", and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me" (with Elton John). I hope at some point you'll do "Freedom '90", which is one of my all-time favorite songs and has a piano track that will embed itself in your brain forever. As for being a "ladies' man"... he maintained that image for a long time before coming out as homosexual in 1998. He passed away in 2016 at the age of 53. A tremendous loss for music and the world.

    • @dawngrant4918
      @dawngrant4918 Před 2 lety +3

      Careless Whisper was by Wham. It was there 2nd release behind Wake Me Up Before You GoGo. This was not a Solo endeavor.

    • @Shrykespeare
      @Shrykespeare Před 2 lety +1

      @@dawngrant4918 Yes, you're right. Good catch.

    • @dustinsdesertheirloomgarde5999
      @dustinsdesertheirloomgarde5999 Před 2 lety +3

      Freedom '90 is awesome too, probably my second favorite George Michael song

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye Před 2 lety +1

      @@dawngrant4918 Written when he was 17. What a talent :)

    • @gazzisright7362
      @gazzisright7362 Před 2 lety +1

      Wham was pretty much him solo anyway, Andy lucked out big time 😂..

  • @ruthharris6783
    @ruthharris6783 Před 2 lety +71

    George Michael was a man’s man. You should check out his song Freedom. Also bit of irony, he had a song, Last Christmas. And he died on Christmas Day.

    • @johncook2765
      @johncook2765 Před 2 lety +2

      He had two songs Freedom and Freedom 90. Freedom 90 is the video with all the super models.

    • @dennislejeune6185
      @dennislejeune6185 Před 2 lety

      Yaaaaasss 👸

    • @winchesterbear
      @winchesterbear Před 2 lety +1

      He was a man's man, yes. He was gay.

    • @kenperk9854
      @kenperk9854 Před 2 lety +2

      @@winchesterbear george michael a man's man? I just spewed my coke and rum! LOL

  • @edwinpreston8159
    @edwinpreston8159 Před 2 měsíci +1

    George Michael was a proper top 5 singer of all time!!

  • @b4n4na__
    @b4n4na__ Před 2 lety +13

    If you love his voice then you should definitely give Sailing by Christopher Cross. It's a beautiful masterpiece!

  • @RLKmedic0315
    @RLKmedic0315 Před 2 lety +21

    "Don't let the sun go down on me" performed live by George Michael with a special appearance by Sir Elton John. It is amazing and no one that I know of has reacted to it.

    • @SaverioP
      @SaverioP Před 2 lety

      A gay man singing, "Don't Let the Son Go Down On Me"🤣

  • @michellejones6630
    @michellejones6630 Před 2 lety +33

    Definitely gonna need to check out the group WHAM!!!..... George Michael was with them in his beginnings. He did awesome on his own though!!!!! So sad he's gone 😞❣️❣️

    • @barblibrarian
      @barblibrarian Před 2 lety +1

      He died so young…

    • @bsanderfer
      @bsanderfer Před 2 lety +1

      As I pointed out already, they have already checked out Wham! in this song. This is Wham! not George Michael. It's from their second album, "Make It Big."

    • @michellejones6630
      @michellejones6630 Před 2 lety

      @@bsanderfer okay Ben...... take 'er down a notch...... I wasn't a big wham fan.....i was more rock and southern rock. So I'm not totally up on the dates of George Michael. But thanks for the update!👍😏

    • @bsanderfer
      @bsanderfer Před 2 lety

      @@michellejones6630 Sorry, it probably only seems like I need to take it down a notch because Wham! has an exclamation point at the end of their name...lol. If you re-read what I read, you'll see that it wasn't the intention to come off as screaming at anybody.

    • @michellejones6630
      @michellejones6630 Před 2 lety

      @@bsanderfer okay, good deal........ but truly not really up on the whole WHAM! Scene. Although, I did know their music.... and somehow,the words were catchy enough I could sing along 🤣👍

  • @michaeltimmins4508
    @michaeltimmins4508 Před 2 lety +5

    The album Listen Without Prejudices vol. 1 is one of the best albums. Waiting for the day, Freedom, Waiting reprise... The whole album is great

  • @adublbeatz8656
    @adublbeatz8656 Před rokem +3

    That chorus is still POWERFUL!!!

  • @KTBroadcasting
    @KTBroadcasting Před 2 lety +133

    We lost something special when we lost him. #RIPGeorgeMichael. He (and they - when he was in Wham) has lots of songs to choose from, but I think his less popular music was some of his best...Like Kissing A Fool. This one, however, remains my favorite. I instantly go into a mental music video of my life at that time (I'm about to turn 50), so for me, this is pure nostalgia. Great choice, and another great reaction. I hope you do more of his music. Also - I'd recommend Boy George! or more specifically - the group, Culture Club. #RobSquadRules
    P.S. - Ladies LOVED George, for sure. Unfortunately for them, George was also gay. He came out later in life, but I don't think too many of us were shocked.... I wasn't, anyway.

    • @scottwhitt2570
      @scottwhitt2570 Před 2 lety +5

      Kissing a Fool is definitely top notch

    • @celestjujube8
      @celestjujube8 Před 2 lety +3

      George was a great composer and musician! That song was and still is considered the greatest slow song of the 80's! And yes, we all had our suspicions about George's sexuality but we still loved him! Congrats on your coming birthday! I personally hit 50 a week ago so... we're oldies but goodies now!

    • @michelemichele3375
      @michelemichele3375 Před 2 lety +2

      George Michael was gay?!! What? I guess now you’ll tell me Boy George and Barry Manilow and Liberace are gay? And RuPaul? Lol, jk. Support ✊

    • @shannonrumer9818
      @shannonrumer9818 Před 2 lety +4

      Or one more try is another awesome one

    • @CandleLight1974
      @CandleLight1974 Před 2 lety +2

      @@michelemichele3375 Yes, I am not sure if you have heard that Elton John, Sam Smith, Adam Lambert and Ricky Martin are too . ............ oh, and so was Freddie Mercury! :)

  • @eldoc2020
    @eldoc2020 Před 2 lety +15

    George Michael with sir Elton John - don't let the sun go down on me.
    MUST HEAR!

  • @andreasandrikos9879
    @andreasandrikos9879 Před rokem +3

    Wham (his band name)was the soundtrack of our youth.... Back in the 80s .... When it first came out our entire schools were singing crying and slow dancing for months and months.... Still gives me goosebumps and bring tears.....RIP LEGEND

  • @alexanderton6409
    @alexanderton6409 Před rokem +2

    George Michael came up with the saxophone when he was on a school bus it took him 15 minutes and he remembered it and made one of the most iconic songs ever

  • @jerrie2u
    @jerrie2u Před 2 lety +22

    George was a brilliant composer/songwriter whom we lost way too soon! 😢

  • @keethybaby1116
    @keethybaby1116 Před 2 lety +25

    George Michael One More try is a masterpiece his vocals in that song would blow your mind.

    • @lorileeann7623
      @lorileeann7623 Před 2 lety

      My favorite song of his...saw him perform it live at Madison Square Garden... brilliant...

  • @SM-xz9kb
    @SM-xz9kb Před 2 lety +1

    Forever George!!! Forever missed!!

  • @steviemccormick3762
    @steviemccormick3762 Před 2 lety +2

    Love this song !!! So much talent !

  • @colinstevens2691
    @colinstevens2691 Před 2 lety +60

    Lol, Amber your comment made me smile….George was most definitely not a ladies man if you know what I mean😂 This is classic 80’s pop. If you’re lovin George then check out Faith or A Different corner or his duet with Elton John, don’t let the.sun go down on me, a real classic 😊

    • @jonnylumberjack6223
      @jonnylumberjack6223 Před 2 lety +10

      C'mon man, it's OK to say he was gay. What's with the "if you know what I mean" nonsense?! We don't have to nudge and wink when referring to gay people any more.

    • @mikedinsmore6745
      @mikedinsmore6745 Před 2 lety

      He was a pitcher and a catcher

    • @joyhruska9377
      @joyhruska9377 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah but when he first came on the music scene, he was definitely in a lot of women's fantasies! Lol

    • @jonnylumberjack6223
      @jonnylumberjack6223 Před 2 lety +2

      @@joyhruska9377 he did date women before he met Anselmo, who was in the front row of one of his gigs. He said to Michael Parkinson that being gay (to him) didn't mean who he could get it up for it was about who he fell in love with.

    • @joyhruska9377
      @joyhruska9377 Před 2 lety

      @@jonnylumberjack6223 i thought he did but wasn't sure but i definitely remember a lot of heartbroken women. Lol

  • @topgazza
    @topgazza Před 2 lety +42

    The sax is not sampled from Baker Street. Different pitch and a totally original solo.
    This is 100% live recorded and written by George when he was a teenager. Astonishing richly gifted individual with a voice that was flawless. RIP George

  • @ginettechiverton7113
    @ginettechiverton7113 Před rokem +1

    George was a very generous man,and a HUGE TALENT. Very sad that he is gone now.

  • @mariannematus6703
    @mariannematus6703 Před 2 lety

    SO many fantastic songs and a phenomenal singer. Definitely go down this rabbit hole.

  • @darshcook8191
    @darshcook8191 Před 2 lety +39

    George Michael was a timeless voice and talent that died too soon. One of the best voices of the 80's and 90's. Some of my favorite songs by him are One More Try, Father Figure and Don't Let the Sun Come Down on Me that he performed with Elton John.

  • @TrashWerewolf
    @TrashWerewolf Před 2 lety +44

    *Amber:* "I think he's a bit of a ladies man...."
    *Me:* "Oh my sweet summer child..."
    Seriously though, GM was a very talented artist. Check out his duet with Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting". AMAZING song!!!

  • @OhioBucksTexasHorns
    @OhioBucksTexasHorns Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing voice...amazing talent

  • @AnitaAnneLloyd
    @AnitaAnneLloyd Před 11 měsíci

    I love you guys! Your emotions is raw and honest. Thank you!

  • @benjiravanovov4393
    @benjiravanovov4393 Před 2 lety +22

    "I feel George Michael was a ladies man"
    🤣🤣🤣 I'm dead.
    I had a friend in high school that copied GM because he thought he got "all the honeys" and freaked out when he found out George was gay. lol

  • @nitro_001newman2
    @nitro_001newman2 Před 2 lety +53

    Rob: He’s a ladies man!
    George: I’m gay!

  • @box0choco593
    @box0choco593 Před 2 lety +6

    One of the greatest pop songs of all time. Dead serious. The classy sensuality of the saxophone, the rhythmatic seduction of the symbol, and the brooding lyrics.

  • @BananapeelJack
    @BananapeelJack Před rokem

    Amazing song, amazing person, we miss you George...

  • @moms2398
    @moms2398 Před 2 lety +26

    Check out "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham! (an iconic 80s song that was the start of George Michael's career with a childhood chum). He then went solo. "Faith" is a great iconic 90s video that features the biggest names in modeling at the time. My favorites are "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with Elton John and "One More Try", but his catalog was fantastic.

    • @RussianNightmare
      @RussianNightmare Před 2 lety

      That's incorrect. They had an album before Make It Big (Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go). Their name was WHAM UK.

  • @Shane-Flanagan
    @Shane-Flanagan Před 2 lety +20

    I still marvel at the fact that Jay and Amber have never heard of all these greats like George and their timeless hits.
    So happy they reviewed this masterpiece, one of my absolute favs. George's voice was just something else!

    • @catherinetiernan5888
      @catherinetiernan5888 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm with on that. I am constantly surprised by the Music and Musicians they Never heard before.

  • @andyd.5195
    @andyd.5195 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful people, beautiful song,beautiful reaction 👍🏿👏🏿👍🏻👏🏻

  • @westreat771
    @westreat771 Před 9 měsíci +1

    He was a part of the legendary group Wham!. They had many many awesome songs to check them out Wham!.

  • @shirleydurr411
    @shirleydurr411 Před 2 lety +67

    I love his duet with Aretha Franklin: "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me"

  • @Emilaria
    @Emilaria Před 2 lety +102

    He did a fun song with the goddess Aretha Franklin called “I Knew You Were Waiting”. It’s a bop

  • @antonellatotino2794
    @antonellatotino2794 Před 2 lety

    Angelic voice. Great lyrics.

  • @Chiari_Queen_T
    @Chiari_Queen_T Před rokem +1

    SEETHER does an incredible cover of this song!

  • @mozzetti1
    @mozzetti1 Před 2 lety +27

    My jaw dropped when you said you don’t know who George Michael is.

    • @user-or1ye3iz6d
      @user-or1ye3iz6d Před 2 lety +1

      Same

    • @cosmin98684
      @cosmin98684 Před 2 lety

      This dude doesn't know much about anything in general ( not only music, he knows 0 about music ) ... he's not that bright.

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye Před 2 lety +1

      @@user-or1ye3iz6d Only one of the greatest musical talents anywhere, at any time.
      He wrote and arranged this at 17 years old in his hometown of London.

    • @timbong1871
      @timbong1871 Před 3 měsíci

      Neither one of them know shit about the music.

  • @lindastodola691
    @lindastodola691 Před 2 lety +65

    George Michaels in my opinion was the only singer to match up to Freddie Mercury in the tribute concert for Freddie. He is incredible- bless his sweet heart- RIP George-♥️

    • @hoptoit5910
      @hoptoit5910 Před rokem +2

      It’s George Michael. No ‘S’

    • @actionbarbie1
      @actionbarbie1 Před 10 měsíci

      The George Michael performance of Somebody to Love at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert is so amazing.

  • @carolynmaynard3694
    @carolynmaynard3694 Před rokem +1

    I love his voice. I miss the 70’s and 80’s. He was one of the best!😢

  • @ankedeelen3029
    @ankedeelen3029 Před 6 měsíci

    love this song..his voice, so beautiful. 😍😍

  • @Skeeter123
    @Skeeter123 Před 2 lety +26

    His "Jesus to a Child" is a must listen to...I feel he never got the recognition he deserved, may he RIP

    • @ricasears5910
      @ricasears5910 Před 2 lety +1

      My favourite GM song.

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye Před 2 lety +2

      He was a giant in England. "From Jesus to A Child" "Desafinado" "Kissin' A Fool" and "Cowboys And Angels" and this were just some of the musical masterpieces on "Ladies And Gentlemen" :)