Born in East Finchley, Middlesex, Michael rose to fame after forming the pop duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981. Their first two albums, "Fantastic" (1983) and "Make It Big" (1984), reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart. They had commercial success with singles "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)", "Young Guns (Go for It)", "Bad Boys", "Club Tropicana", "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", "Last Christmas", "Everything She Wants", “Freedom”, and “I'm Your Man”. Their 1985 tour in China was the first by a Western popular music act and generated worldwide media coverage. Michael took part in Band Aid's UK number-one single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 1984 and performed at the following year's Live Aid concert.
Michael's first solo single, "Careless Whisper" (1984), reached number one in over 20 countries, including the UK and US. The second solo single, "A Different Corner", also reached number one in 1986. After Wham! disbanded that year, Michael released the number-one duet with Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)". His debut solo album, "Faith" (1987), stayed at number one on the Billboard 200 for 12 weeks and topped the UK Albums Chart. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide. The singles "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", and "Monkey" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Michael became the best-selling music artist of 1988, and "Faith" was awarded Album of the Year at the 1989 Grammy Awards. Michael's second solo album, "Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1" (1990), was also a number one in the UK and yielded the Billboard Hot 100 number one "Praying for Time" and the worldwide hit "Freedom! '90". Michael went on to release a series of multimillion-selling albums, including "Older" (1996), "Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael" (1998), "Songs from the Last Century" (1999), "Patience" (2004), and "Twenty Five" (2006). The albums earned him multiple hits such as "Jesus to a Child", "Fastlove", "Outside", "Amazing", and "An Easier Affair".
Michael came out as gay in 1998 and was an active LGBT rights campaigner and HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser. His personal life, drug use, and legal troubles made headlines following an arrest for public lewdness in 1998 and multiple drug-related offenses. The 2005 documentary "A Different Story" covered his career and personal life. Michael's "25 Live" tour spanned three tours from 2006 to 2008. Michael fell into a coma in 2011 during a bout with pneumonia but later recovered. He performed his final concert at London's Earls Court in 2012. Michael died of heart disease on Christmas Day in 2016 at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael
Solo discography
Faith (1987)
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990)
Older (1996)
Songs from the Last Century (1999)
Patience (2004)
Wham! discography
Fantastic (1983)
Make It Big (1984)
Music from the Edge of Heaven (1986)
Calling You
George Michael Lyrics
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Someplace better than where you`ve been
A coffe machine that needs some fixin`
In a little cafe just around the bend
Chorus:
I am calling you
Can`t you hear me?
ooch...
I am calling you
Can't you hear me?
I am calling you
A desert road from Vegas to nowhere
Someplace better than where you`ve been
A coffe machine that needs some fixin`
In a little cafe just around the bend
A hot dry wind blows right through me
The baby`s crying so I can`t sleep
But we both know the change is coming
Come in closer, sweet release
Chorus:
I am calling you
Can`t you hear me?
I am calling you
ooch no no...
Desert road from Vegas to nowhere.
The lyrics to George Michael's song "Calling You" seem to describe a moment of desperation and longing, where the singer is stuck in a desolate place and is calling out for help. The "desert road from Vegas to nowhere" suggests that the singer is lost and directionless, and is searching for a way out. The line "someplace better than where you've been" implies that the singer has been through some difficult times, and is now looking for a fresh start. The image of a broken coffee machine in a small cafe suggests a lack of basic comforts and amenities, which might exacerbate the feeling of being lost and alone.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's plea for help - they are calling out to someone, but it's not clear who. The repeated lines create a sense of urgency and intensity, as if the singer is reaching the end of their rope. The final lines of the chorus "ooch...no no..." add a touch of desperation and sadness, as if the singer fears that their calls may not be heard.
The second verse of the song expands on the sense of discomfort and unease described in the first verse. The "hot dry wind" suggests a harsh and unforgiving environment, while the crying baby creates a sense of chaos and stress. Despite this, the singer seems to believe that change is coming - a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak landscape. The final line of the verse "come in closer, sweet release" implies that the singer is looking for comfort and solace, perhaps from a person or a higher power.
Overall, the lyrics to "Calling You" paint a vivid picture of a person in distress, searching for a way out of a difficult situation. The repeated chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is calling out for help, but it's not clear if their calls will be answered. The song is a poignant reminder of the power of human connection when we are at our most vulnerable.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gonzaga2079
Calling You"
A Desert Road From Vegas To Nowhere
Someplace better than where you've been
A coffee machine that needs some fixin' -
In a little cafe just around the bend
[Chorus:]
I am calling you
Can't you hear me?
I am calling you.
A hot dry wind blows right through me
The baby's crying and i can't sleep
Bit we both know that a change is coming
Gome in closer, sweet release
[Chorus]
Desert road from vegas to nowhere
Dear friends
So dear friends your love has gone
Only tears to dwell upon
I dare not say as the wind must blow
So a love is lost, a love is won
Go to sleep and dream again
Soon your hopes will rise and then
From all this gloom life can start anew
And there'll be no crying soon
@adeledivuolo2061
What a voice...omg nobody can compare with George💓
@Manu_Jacoby
NOBODY!!!
@jakubbiela6558
What bout Dorota osinska
@whitninyo2525
What about Jevetta Steele.. the creator of the song originally
@pi-ka2598
Actually the author is Bob Telson@@whitninyo2525
@federicalorusso7599
Nobody😢
@irenerafferty3786
The background singer blew my socks off.....even more than
Gorgeous George. WOW.
@irenerafferty3786
I will even dare to say, ........I'd like to hear HER sing the whole thing.
One of my absolute FAVOURITE songs. 💕
@samlevylevy3302
I miss him. He was outstanding and way ahead of his time. No one will ever be able to sing and deliver vocal abilities like him. And damn he could dance like hell. Not to mention handsome and easy on the eyes.
@paularibeiro4722
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