George Michael - The Long & Winding Road (REACTION) First Time Hearing Live 1999 Performance

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  • @MEGR7
    @MEGR7 3 дні тому +1

    He had another song dedicated to his mom called Waltz Away Dreaming. An amazing dedication.

  • @LoisChisholm
    @LoisChisholm Місяць тому +27

    RIP, George.
    This is the first time I heard him sing this song. He did a beautiful rendition. I bet his Mum and Linda were smiling down from heaven that night.

    • @rosemiller2990
      @rosemiller2990 Місяць тому +2

      @@LoisChisholm I read an article years ago that Paul was sitting in the audience. He was blown away and later said that he felt George sang it better than him. George had the rare ability to cover someone else’s song and make it sound like his own. He was always extremely respectful to the original, but always managed to elevate the song to a higher Place. This man’s voice is untouchable, it possesses a strength and vulnerability, all at the same time. He is my absolute favorite.

  • @leslapins7617
    @leslapins7617 Місяць тому +11

    What a jewel this man was. Forever missed.

  • @rosamiller8687
    @rosamiller8687 18 днів тому +2

    George's voice was truly a gift from God. I think he was the most phenomenal singer of our time. What a beautiful respectful rendition. He always had the ability to make a song his own. Keep going and discover all his original music because every album he had went to number one. ❤

  • @lilamuzik3385
    @lilamuzik3385 Місяць тому +13

    George is such a wonderful singer and human being.

  • @Debbie-m7f
    @Debbie-m7f Місяць тому +12

    George was beautiful to listen to… and to look at🥰

  • @theG-man-p2h
    @theG-man-p2h Місяць тому +16

    Wow, I never knew George Michael covered this song. He did a fantastic job! Thanks much for this.☮

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +2

      Incredible performance. Thanks for watching.

  • @MrBeblis
    @MrBeblis 10 днів тому +1

    A huge loss, he was amazing, as a human and as a performer

  • @SaraKvammen-tx7qc
    @SaraKvammen-tx7qc Місяць тому +14

    The soothing velvet voice....

  • @Eowyn187
    @Eowyn187 Місяць тому +14

    George impressed me more than any human usually does... Only when he passed did we learn of his humanitarian acts. He'd been giving for years but wanted no recognition for any of it. No praise. What a guy. ❤

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +3

      Such a beautiful voice! And beautiful soul.

  • @veronicamorgan9029
    @veronicamorgan9029 Місяць тому +14

    Absolutely stunning rendition. Very moving, especially when you consider his opening remarks. Great choice.

  • @dshaak1
    @dshaak1 Місяць тому +21

    I hope you love this as much as I do. I cry every time I watch this. Linda and George's Mom passed from breast cancer. George left us way too soon. He was a once in a lifetime gift. RIP George ♥

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +4

      Truly beautiful performance.

    • @Yvone0707
      @Yvone0707 Місяць тому +2

      @@dshaak1 George Michael's mother Lesley died from skin cancer whereas Linda McCartney died from breast cancer.

  • @victoriabarr255
    @victoriabarr255 Місяць тому +10

    I have never heard this version before. WOW

  • @Debbie-m7f
    @Debbie-m7f Місяць тому +10

    Yes … more George👍🏻

  • @hellerstern1906
    @hellerstern1906 27 днів тому +3

    George ❤️ is
    a ❤️ true legend ❤️ and.
    always ❤
    in our hearts ❤️
    His beautiful music 🎶
    his divine voice 🎤 and
    his enchanting smile ❤️
    will accompany us throughout our lives. ❤️
    We love ❤️ and
    miss 😥 him 😥
    ❤️ forever and ever ❤️
    ❤️ of all time 💕

  • @jeanniedebartolo5965
    @jeanniedebartolo5965 Місяць тому +7

    George Michael was a star. Talent beyond measure and sexy. ❤ Freedom my favorite ❤

  • @timithius
    @timithius Місяць тому +11

    Hi Saeed! I have a newfound respect for George Michael. Thank-you! That was an incredible cover. I hadn't hear it before.

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +3

      Truly beautiful. Thanks for checking it out with me.

  • @eveningglow2608
    @eveningglow2608 Місяць тому +7

    George❤ I'm sad I never got to see him live.

    • @Debbie-m7f
      @Debbie-m7f Місяць тому +4

      I did in the 80’s … wish I did in his later years🙁 his voice got better with age I think!

  • @marylouklooster5056
    @marylouklooster5056 Місяць тому +10

    Hi Saeed! George Michael had a versatile voice of honey... left us way too soon. Some day, play Father Figure... it is iconic of George.

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +2

      Incredible vocalist. Definitely want to hear more. Thanks for watching.

  • @marciebulsaraorcutt
    @marciebulsaraorcutt Місяць тому +11

    Ohhhhh, THANK YOUUU!! Everything about George is just magical… he is beautiful, inside and out!

  • @daniellaplume3840
    @daniellaplume3840 Місяць тому +4

    A good live cover performance by George Michael is I Can't Make You Love Me

  • @marniethedyslexic6445
    @marniethedyslexic6445 Місяць тому +5

    I’ve never heard this version of this song before. I love the Beatles version, but George Michael could sing A phonebook and I’d fall in love with it. what a great tribute to Linda I bet Paul loved it.❤️✌️🌼

  • @pattymckitrick7436
    @pattymckitrick7436 Місяць тому +5

    ❤George had wonderful talent❤

  • @randystalnaker6700
    @randystalnaker6700 Місяць тому +6

    Wow...absolutely stunning...that voice...pure honey...it is for breast cancer, I have goosebumps...

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +3

      Truly beautiful rendition of this song.
      Thanks for letting me know!

  • @lucianacarbonarineves654
    @lucianacarbonarineves654 Місяць тому +5

    One more time George is able to be an amazing singer ❤

  • @kennbicknell5492
    @kennbicknell5492 Місяць тому +3

    *GEORGE MICHAEL: 🐐*

  • @brigittereimprecht8334
    @brigittereimprecht8334 Місяць тому +2

    It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear him sing this song. For me, George was one of the best singers ever, along with Steve Perry. Just look at the “Live at Concert of Hope 1993 introduced by David Bowie”, “A Different Corner (Live On BBC Parkinson Show)” and the “unplugged concert 1997” he was not only a gifted singer but also a great entertainer.
    George we miss you R.I.P.

  • @Debbie-m7f
    @Debbie-m7f Місяць тому +7

    Miss George… he is my favorite artist❤ His passing hurts.

  • @deborahvernarelli6394
    @deborahvernarelli6394 Місяць тому +7

    What a beautiful rendition of this song. R.I.P. to George, His mom, and Linda. They both passed away from a battle with cancer. Breast Cancer. Paul never really got over her death. They loved each other so very much, very rarely being apart. George did such a great job on this one. Thank you so much for listening and reacting to both this one and the original. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂.

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +1

      Truly beautiful and touching version. Sad to hear about his wife.
      Thanks for watching. Much love to you and your family 🫂❤️

  • @johnthegreek5836
    @johnthegreek5836 Місяць тому +4

    George was a top notch singer songwriter; Paul loved his wife Linda so so much!

  • @thornbird6768
    @thornbird6768 Місяць тому +3

    Fantastic singer and sadly missed , only saw him once , he was amazing ❤

  • @WendyDarling1974
    @WendyDarling1974 Місяць тому +3

    I’m a big big George Michael fan and honestly honestly had never heard this performance. Now among my favorites. Absolutely absolutely gorgeous. And on top of it I love the original song.

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +2

      What a voice and beautiful performance.

  • @snapdragon8888
    @snapdragon8888 Місяць тому

    One of the most underrated voices in pop music. RIP George.

  • @rouguy1972
    @rouguy1972 28 днів тому +2

    Best male singer songwriter ever

  • @Eowyn187
    @Eowyn187 Місяць тому +3

    This man's voice!!! Lhm. I wish he and Streisand could've done a song. Very few deserve that honor. 😏
    "Hard Day" is a really badass performance of his. Fantastic song and he kills it.

  • @coraverwoerd-meijer357
    @coraverwoerd-meijer357 Місяць тому +2

    I was fortunate to see George perform 4 times live, most angelic voice i've ever heard, i love him for ever!! ❤❤❤

  • @steveullrich7737
    @steveullrich7737 Місяць тому +6

    I hadn't heard this before, an amazing cover of an amazing song!

  • @gordonfisher8842
    @gordonfisher8842 25 днів тому +1

    Doesn't come better than that ❤

  • @bazkeen
    @bazkeen Місяць тому +5

    What a beautiful version. Had never heard this version before 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @tjrivers
    @tjrivers Місяць тому +3

    So fun for us, watching your amazement, discovering the magic of the music of our lives…thank you!

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +2

      Grateful people are joining me for this journey.

  • @Debbie-m7f
    @Debbie-m7f Місяць тому +4

    I love how you clapped at the end… he is amazing🥹

  • @loveloochay
    @loveloochay Місяць тому +3

    💔💔💔 .. I watched both of your reactions to this song , back to back. I may just watch them a dozen times or so because I love this song. Paul is a genius , in more than one way , but mainly as a composer. Then there is George Michael. George is a better singer than anyone you have reacted to so far , in my opinion. I truly hope you start to react to his solo songs. I will give you one recommendation, although you can not go wrong with any choice
    Try "Father Figure" and you will enjoy the lyrics , and of course his voice. What a joy it was tonight to hear both renditions tonight. 🛤️

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +2

      Amazing voice. I have a reaction to Different Corner, but it is currently blocked. It is available on the Free tier of my patreon.

  • @daleenengelbrecht4861
    @daleenengelbrecht4861 Місяць тому +3

    What a voice, immediately you feel the emotions. Almost a tender male voice like Aaron Neville that conveyed every nuance and emotion. TX Saeed. Greetings from South Africa

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +2

      Amazing voice. Aaron Nevilla has a great voice too! Thanks so much for watching. Greetings from Belgium.

  • @albertjanik8532
    @albertjanik8532 28 днів тому +1

    I have loved this version since the first time I heard it! His voice shines like a sun. ❤

  • @Debbie-m7f
    @Debbie-m7f Місяць тому +2

    Yes🥰

  • @TombCat
    @TombCat Місяць тому +3

    It's no coincidence that George Michael recorded duets with Whitney, Aretha, Jody Watley, and Mary J Blige. His beautiful voice was full of soul.

  • @deegomez2089
    @deegomez2089 Місяць тому +4

    Don't come for me too hard 😉....I have always preferred George's version over the original. But then again, I thought George was just about it 🎶🎵💚

    • @Debbie-m7f
      @Debbie-m7f Місяць тому +3

      Same here👍🏻❤️

  • @suzannejane1035
    @suzannejane1035 Місяць тому +1

    As you can see with the knickers quip, George always had such a great sense of humour and kept it despite the grief of losing his mum and his partner. Btw that was Sinead O'Connor who came up to him on stage to 'claim' them - so funny. It's awful that both of them are now gone.
    George was just wonderful as an artist and a person and will always be my idol. I miss him so much. Thanks for this ❤

  • @davidroyston1918
    @davidroyston1918 Місяць тому +1

    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @patriciacanadiansenior8130
    @patriciacanadiansenior8130 Місяць тому +2

    Breast cancer is the culprit, & I am a 19 year survivor myself.

  • @Ciclopea2
    @Ciclopea2 Місяць тому +1

    I think that was Sinead O'Connor who threw her "knickers" at George lol, can't believe they're both gone now. George had this "tear" in his voice, man he still touches my heart like very few other singers have. Christmas day 2016 was probably the saddest ever for his fans, RIP. You need to react to his Live performance of "A Different Corner" (Live on BBC Parkinson Show).

  • @walterwhitejr.445
    @walterwhitejr.445 Місяць тому +4

    Lennon and McCartney had an agreement to share credit on all Beatles songs they did anything on - even if it was only written by one, or the other. "Yesterday", for instance, is Paul's creation, but it is a shared credit. Several are John solo creations, but still, shared credit. They had a lot of songs where they worked on them together, or contributed different parts to them, especially in the earlier days. By this time, though, the band was pretty fractured.
    This is a Paul song.
    I have to imagine Paul liked this rendition - it's more stripped down, which was his original intent. There was a tussle with Phil Spector, the producer on the "Let it Be" album, over this - Paul did NOT approve of the "angel choir" voices being added. A lot of people got used to that version, though, and prefer it. I used to be in that camp, until "Let It Be: Naked" came out, and I heard the original in a stripped-down version, and got used to it - now I actually prefer it, and when I saw your other reaction video, the angel choir voices were getting under my skin.
    In their entire marriage, Paul and Linda spent a grand total of three nights apart - one of the best couples in rock, a legend in itself. That tribute concert, "A Garland for Linda", is amazing.

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you so much for taking the time to share some info.
      3 nights apart, that might be almost the same for my wife and i. Been together since we were 16.
      But in the entertainment business that is pretty rare.

  • @ritakenny1116
    @ritakenny1116 Місяць тому +4

    George’s mum Leslie and Linda McCartney both had skin cancer, not breast cancer

  • @BrettShuman
    @BrettShuman 18 днів тому +1

    New to your channel. Great reaction. Listen to George doing the live version of his own song Star People when you get the chance. 💫

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  18 днів тому

      Thanks for being here and for the recommendation.

  • @mandyhargraves8589
    @mandyhargraves8589 Місяць тому +2

    I'm a huge fan of George but sorry George sings this beautiful, yes Paul's wife died of cancer, I've heard Paul sing this and there is no comparison ,no disrespect to Paul but George's voice is beautiful and that was Seanead O'connor that threw the nickers. Rip❤

  • @smokymthiker
    @smokymthiker Місяць тому +3

    You must listen to George Michael - A Different Corner (Live On BBC Parkinson Show). It and this performance are not to be missed.

    • @SaeedReacts.
      @SaeedReacts.  Місяць тому +3

      I reacted to it, but its blocked on UA-cam. It is available on the Free tier of my patreon until that issue is resolved.

  • @auntiethetical
    @auntiethetical Місяць тому +3

    In the Beatles version of this, the blonde woman holding a camera was Linda (Eastman) McCartney, Paul’s first wife. I believe she died of breast cancer. That is who George is talking about.

  • @charlottevan_8
    @charlottevan_8 Місяць тому +4

    Not long after George Michael did this cover, jazz icon George Benson did one of his own, with orchestration. This link is from a playlist on my YT channel where I post both the originals of songs and covers of those same pieces. It's fascinating, as we know, to hear how artists interpret for themselves the music they love that others have created. ua-cam.com/video/hqBaQ1qd8fY/v-deo.html

    • @charlottevan_8
      @charlottevan_8 Місяць тому

      Another example - Aretha Franklin, giving it a soul/R&B interpretation -- ua-cam.com/video/e-ExwR4Buks/v-deo.html

    • @charlottevan_8
      @charlottevan_8 Місяць тому +1

      And Olivia Newton-John, too...one of her last performances before her passing, I believe. ua-cam.com/video/hkchR1-ik7k/v-deo.html

  • @teensymom1420
    @teensymom1420 Місяць тому +1

    Paul McCartney said George sang the song better than he did. Enough said. RIP George, we miss you.