When Sony refused to release him from his contract he purposely made this video and he did not want to be in it. So he asked the top 6 super models at that time to be in the video and lip sinc, he was making a huge statement. He wanted to show that his music did not need him in it in order to sell music. This video represents a huge statement hence his "Freedom " from the producers. Thank you guys for doing this song!
Interesting, I wondered or thought it could have had to do with him finally coming out and lifting the burden of being in the closet, thus freedom. I don't believe he admitted he was gay for his previous songs, but thought people assumed he was and he finally was open. Often sexual orientation especially during the 90s was something very hidden if someone was gay.
Omg omg omg I literally screamed when I saw this! We're so close to hearing Careless Whispers!! Give this a like if you love that song and want them to react to it!!!
Rita S George Michael will always be one of my favorite performers (seen him twice in concert), love that we wrote his songs! Listen with out Prejudice album fantastic!!
5 of the 10 goddesses of April 1992 Vogue's 100th anniversary cover. Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford
Cecily Cannon True! Out of all the concerts I’ve attended he was the artist with the most simple dance moves, yet his were the most magnetic, just as you say. So charismatic. I think he had a beautiful soul too.
I saw him in concert in 2006. It will always be the concert I’ve attended. It felt like he was singing directly to each one of us in the packed arena. His charisma filled the whole room.
Because Sony wouldn’t release him from his contract,George Michael decided not to appear in his own video. Instead he used top models of the time. Loved his music,saw him live,amazing! Sadly missed .RIP.
Um George Michael was far from underrated. He sold over 100 million records in his career with Wham and as a solo artist. He also won and was nominated multiple times for American Music Awards, VMA's, Grammy's, Brit Awards and other awards during the 80's and early/mid 90's for singing, writing and producing. He's had multiple number 1 hits throughout his career, his first number 1 hit was "Faith" in 1987. He also had 3 more hits from the album of the same name, "Faith" that all hit number 1. He had 8 number one hits in America and 7 in the UK from his solo career and also when he was part of the duo "Wham" that split in 1986. He had number one hits with other popular well known artists like Elton John and Arethra Franklin. The last record of his to be in the Billboard top 100 was from the live album Symphonica. The song “Let Her Down Easy" from that album made it to #24 in the spring of 2014 on Billboards Adult Contemporary charts. His most popular and highest charting album was "Faith" which was the top selling album of 1988. George Michael received the Billboard Diamond Award for the "Faith" album and his total net worth before he died on Christmas 2016 was 200+ million dollars. So George Michael is far from underrated to anyone who grew up in the 80's and 90's like myself. It's kinda sad when I see people call extremely well known artists underrated because their too young(born in 96' or later) and didn't grow up when he was very popular. Sorry for the rant but you saying George Michael was underrated was one of the dumbest things I have heard in a while....✌
@@irelandevr4046 I grew up in the 80s and 90s don't think the comment was all that off. He was initially dismissed as a pretty boy, and is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Prince, Madonna and MJ when it comes to pop royalty (though he should be). He himself said that he was regarded as one of the top pop songwriters of the eighties but wanted his career to have longevity. I've read that he remained wildly popular in the UK and Europe but I'd agree that as far as the North American market went, he *was* underrated. A lot of eyes were opened to his vocal talent during the concert honouring Freddie Mercury (he was one of the only singers to be able to properly handle a Queen song) but to say he was universally revered throughout his career as much as he deserved to have been - totally debatable.
I'd agree - despite the rant by the other poster below - that George Michael should have gotten more respect during his career - despite having sold an impressive number of albums.
After the faith Album they sort of forgot about George in America but not around Europe and the Rest of the world George stayed highly famous around the Rest of the world right up until the end in 2004 George won an award for the most Played Artists on Radio across the world even more now since George's passes. And also he's music online .
George Michael was most influenced by FREDDY MERCURY, ELTON JOHN and STEVIE WONDER, all of whom I know you like. You picked up on his voice -- he is an INCREDIBLE ballad singer. His soulfulness is off the charts. Back in 1988 or so, he did an amazing duet with Aretha Franklin, he's sung with Elton and Stevie, and sang as Freddie Mercury at the Queen tribute concert (Somebody to Love, astounding performance), and so much more. Some of my favourite songs: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Father Figure One More Try (AMAZING vocals in this!) Too Funky Praying for Time Outside Fastlove Kissing a Fool Careless Whisper Cowboys & Angels (It's called "Freedom! '90" because he did a song called Freedom with his band Wham!, back in 1995 -- very different! Pop-star song. And that's a lot of what he's singing about here, too, refusing to let the record company take over his sound.)
The song with Aretha is I Knew You Were Waiting For Me. One of my favorite songs of all time. I like to think Aretha started singing this song to him when they reunited when she passed 2 years after he did.
And this was the same man who wrote "Careless Whispers" when he was just 17 - his musical range was incredibly vast from classic ballads to all out dance-til-you-drop hits!! A massive loss to the world of music.
This song was EVERYTHING in the day ... his voice,, all the top supermodels lip syncing, George symbolically burning his leather jacket, the fact that he is not in the video taunted us because he was so dreamy!!! Gone too soon RIP GM ❤
“what’s his name ?....GeorgeMichael?”why are you so young?!?and why am i so old!?! you guys are adorable! and you really don’t recognize Cindy Crawford or Naomi Campbell? wow !🤣
@@face2158 Christy always has credit in my book. She did yoga before it was trendy and was doing great humanitarian acts, similar to Patricia Velasquez. The '90's were awesome!👏👏👏👏
This song is about selling his soul to MTV. He felt like he sold out, so he came back with a different kind of music and told the industry to stick it and started making music on his terms. He burns the leather jacket he used to wear while shaking his ass in videos. Great imagery. This song has a good message as well. For people going into the industry, or life in general... you got to give what you take. He mentions in the song, "I knew which side my bread was buttered and I took the knife as well". Remember to give what you take or the life starts to unravel. He learned his lesson. That's why this is one of my favorite songs EVER. Oh, and it's called "Freedom 90" because his group, WHAM, previously released a song named "Freedom". A catchy pop tune. 90 is way better!
My only regret in life, never attending a George Michael concert. I am such a HUGE George Michael fan! I can hear his soul in his voice. He was such an amazingly, emotionally raw artist!! Please review Father Figure. It's my favorite song. Absolute favorite song!
My dad took me to his concert when Faith was huge. These boys asked my dad if he liked George Michael. My dad responded, oh yes! Said that father figure was his favorite and was going on and on. The boys were lauging, while my 14 year old self wanted to hide under my seat at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
I was lucky enough to see him in 1987 when I was either 12 or 13 for the Faith tour in Mountain View, CA. One of the best live shows ever. I miss him to this day and I always will. So underrated!
I think George Michael was one of the most underrated singers ever. The man had serious pipes. When he sang Somebody to Love with Queen he was phenomenal. Love him!
I'll never forget when George died, Questlove paid tribute by saying he was one of the best male vocalists ever. George is one of those singers who is actually better live. I miss him. This video was THE video of the time--with the SUPES (aka Supermodels)--Linda, Christy, Naomi, Cindy (aka Kaia Gerber's mom) & Tatijana.
George Michael’s “Father Figure” Unplugged is great because it showcases his voice. Also, “I Knew You Were Waiting For Me” with Aretha Franklin! ❤️ you guys!
I love his version of I can't make you love me from his unplugged session. Makes me cry everytime x George is a true loss to music but he lives on through his amazing songs x
Yes!!! Listen to him sing "A Different Corner". He had an extraordinary voice. He was VERY underrated as a singer when he was still alive because his voice was truly amazing.
George was a freak of nature when it came to his vocals. He also was a producer of all his music. His talent for writing catchy pop tunes to sophisticated songs that had heavy R&B and Jazz tones was amazing. Although he had a small catalog of original music what he did put out was above and beyond the quality that a lot of prolific artists put out.This video is epic and will go down in history as Georges way of giving the middle finger to Sony. Interesting fact, I believe that this was the first time a black model was featured in a video.
George Michaels performance with Queen of Somebody to love at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert is something to behold. I'd love for you to see that. 😊👍
George Michael's voice was remarkable. You should listen to him singing the Queen song "Sombody to Love" at Freddie Mercury's tribute show. I know you guys like Queen. He does Freddie justice :)
The rehearsal video is pretty awesome to watch as well, near the end you see David Bowie watching, imagine that an icon coming in to watch a rehearsal and clapping? Story goes not many artists wanted to rehearse but George was a perfectionist.
BEST 90's video! George Michael was an amazing artist. Underappreciated vocals. You guys have SO many good ones from him to still hear! His album "Listen Without Prejudice" is outstanding, as is "Faith". Find "Father Figure" for another beautifully shot video and tune. "Kissing a Fool". "Praying for Time".
"Well, it looks like the road to heaven but it feels like the road to hell"- fame. He wanted freedom to be himself, uncontrolled by the music industry and society. This was a serious battle at this time for a gay man, and it wasn't that long ago! One of my favorite artists of all time. Please explore more of his videos. The Unplugged live show was great (I love Everything She Wants) plus the live video of Killer /Papa Was a Rollin Stone where you can see his interaction with a massive crowd when he was at his gorgeous prime. He was a true artist and will be missed by so many people like me.
George Michael is so underrated these days. He always had the freshest beats and the baddest chicks in his videos. Check out his song "Faith", and then the Limp Bizkit cover of that song that made them famous.
Watching you guys is like being at church- you experience peace and joy all at the same time. It’s what we all need right now. Thanks so much. (P.S. Song “Faith” by George Michael also great 😊).
He wrote this song when he was trying to get rid of an old image so he choose to not be in the video ...the jacket symbolized the old image so he burns it! “freedom”.....you should also listen to his song “Like Jesus to a child”
He obviously wrote it to Sony though. He was trying to get out of contract at the time. Also probably why he burnt his jacket to symbolise getting away from the old self trapped under Sony
I STILL break up when I recall his death, so I guess I still mourn him. I understand that his beloved sis passed away recently. Such a shame, a tragedy for their parents to bury two of their babies. May George and his sisters' memories be eternal. (Miss you, George.)
This was his sister Melonie. They were very very close. She went with him on tours during the WHAM days. She was the one that styled his hair and was his support. Melonie died thirds to the day when George passed. At the time many believed she died of a broken heart. There were no suspicious reasons for her death, she was 59. At least she is now with her dear brother and dear mother Lesley. What a tragedy!
FYI, this is his best song about wanting to separate from the fame game and leave his record company. He sued and lost and refused to be in this video to promote the record. Still iconic! I saw him do it live.
George Michael, voice extraordinaire, gives a Master Class in torch singing with Kissing a Fool. I predict a stunner of a REACTION if you reach for that one. Good Lord that man could SANG.
Sony was angry with him for trying to change his “pretty boy” image. That’s what the whole song is about. That’s one of the reasons he didn’t appear in the video.
ILoveEmilee You’re right. Sony was angry with him because they didn’t like the fact that he didn’t want to appear in his vids any longer as a pinup boy “shaking his ass”.
It was about rights to his own music and the fact that he couldn’t break contract for so long. “Gotta have some faith in my sound” was about him backing himself up. He didn’t come out properly for years, until the cottaging “scandal” 🙄 but of course he addressed it perfectly with the “Outside” song/video
@@watermellie I wouldn't have listened to George Michael for anything in my youth. I was so narrow minded that I thought Metal and Blues were the only genres worth listening to. Idiot.
You kinda have to react to “Faith” by George Michael now; it was a GIGANTIC hit video, and as many have mentioned below, the iconic props (his jacket, guitar, and juke box) are symbolically burned and exploded in Freedom 90 (his earlier duo, Wham!, had a song called Freedom in the mid 80s). Luckily for everyone, the most iconic prop from the Faith video, George Michael’s butt in tight jeans, is not destroyed lol.
Supermodel in the 90a had to do with being on the major major fashion mags (which only featured models back then , not just any celeb) and the elite runway shows. And the tens of thousands of dollars they commanded for appearances. Plus name recognition. It can’t be understood in today’s terms because the entire fashion industry and anybody-is-a-celeb culture has changed so dramatically.
@Jack Bauer I am a purist on supermodels, it was a select group of models at a specific time. Linda, Cindy, Naomi, Christie, Claudia and sometimes Elle. Even Tyra and Kate came on the scene a little later and don't quite fit the group in my mind.
This boy had some pipes! I am not sure if anyone mentioned in the comments that he wrote this song based on how his record company was treating him. It is very profound! Enjoy your videos!
The lyrics where he says, “Heaven knows we sure had some fun boy, what a kick, just a buddy and me.” That is a reference to his best friend from school Andrew Ridgeley together they formed the duo WHAM! George Michael went on to have a very successful music career as a solo artist, but Andrew Ridgeley has had a much better life and is still alive.
The burning of the leather jacket, breaking of the guitar and juke box in this video can also be found in George Micheals previous video "Faith". The Freedom album/video was his attempt to leave is 80's pop image behind. He was also in a 80's band called Wham. I think you will like their song "Wake me up before you go."
Also while he did not come out for 7 more years this, I think, was not only a way of him destroying his old image but also subtly embracing his hidden sexuality.
Waiting (reprise) still crushes to this day. "Well there ain't no point in moving on Until you've got somewhere to go And the road that I have walked upon Well it filled my pockets And emptied out my soul You look for your dreams in heaven But what the hell are you supposed to do When they come true"
“Take this lies and make them true somehow”. That’s a huge statement. The same for “that’s what you get for changing your mind” and “you have to give what you take”
This was actually one of the most expensive videos made at the time. The beautiful women you see in there, were THE top models in the world and the highest paid.
I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting George Michael and having him sign my CD. I also saw him in concert that same year and his performance was just Wow!! Such a kind soul truly a loss.
We seriously want to totally adopt y’all ❤️ please play George Michael “Praying for Time”. I think it’s a perfect song for the times were in. I loved it back in the the day. God bless both of you.
This song is 30 years old and still sounds great. I remember when the video came out - it really is a classic with the Supermodels of the era. RIP George.
Thanks guys for reacting to George Michael, I hope you enjoyed his voice as much as I have through the years, may he RIP, I'd like for you to react to One More Try 🥰🥰
When Sony refused to release him from his contract he purposely made this video and he did not want to be in it. So he asked the top 6 super models at that time to be in the video and lip sinc, he was making a huge statement. He wanted to show that his music did not need him in it in order to sell music. This video represents a huge statement hence his "Freedom " from the producers. Thank you guys for doing this song!
Interesting, I wondered or thought it could have had to do with him finally coming out and lifting the burden of being in the closet, thus freedom. I don't believe he admitted he was gay for his previous songs, but thought people assumed he was and he finally was open. Often sexual orientation especially during the 90s was something very hidden if someone was gay.
I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!! Really interesting!
Thanks I didn’t now that 👍
And don't forget top male models at the time😉
Praying for Time came out first, and he refused to be in that one either.
I got teary eyed thinking about George Michael. His vocals were so awesome. He died too young.
I really wanted to see him live.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Soul💕💔
Amen so gifted, hey guys listen to "one more try" the vocals on that song. Raw emotion
It broke my heart when he died. That voice and those moves, he was my teenage crush. I regret not seeing him live. Great choice!
George Michael was my very first concert... The Faith Tour... i will love him forever ❤
This will always be the greatest “stick it” song ever written.
Omg omg omg I literally screamed when I saw this! We're so close to hearing Careless Whispers!! Give this a like if you love that song and want them to react to it!!!
Rita S George Michael will always be one of my favorite performers (seen him twice in concert), love that we wrote his songs! Listen with out Prejudice album fantastic!!
Yes!!
Yassss !!
George Michael, "Careless Whisper." Guys. It's the sex.
I listen to it everyday!! Can’t trust a person if they don’t like that song.
George is a legend! Listen to Father Figure & Careless Whisper too.
Yes Careless Whisper!!!
Both songs are classics. During a time when MTV & VH1 played a little bit of everything.... well except rap until Yo MTV Rap!
Yes...father figure is mt favorite
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"The girls" - those girls are the original supermodels! Starting with Linda Evangelista - Canadian pride
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Right, thats what I remember, these poor boys dunno what a Supermodel is. Same with the payphone in the other video. Geez I'm getting old.
5 of the 10 goddesses of April 1992 Vogue's 100th anniversary cover. Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford
"I forgot how beautiful Linda Evangelista is", said nobody...ever. 🤩
DEAR GEORGE MICHAEL...The WORLD MISSES YOU...RIP !
Deeply
Yessss!!!😢
amazing artist-but lived a very destructive lifestyle.not sure he was ever happy
"Faith" is one of George Michael's best. Also "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" when he teamed up with Elton John.
YES
Yes...Faith another favorite by him.
Faith ! Yes!!! And Careless Whisper 😍
Agreed gotta have Faith
The leather jacket going up in flames was on the cover of the Faith album 😅 I think it was his big rebrand after WHAM! broke up?
"But when ya shake your ass, they notice fast. Some mistakes were built to last." Love my George
I always thought it was “when ya shoot your ass”. Makes much more sense now 😂
George Michael was so charismatic and gorgeous.
Cecily Cannon True! Out of all the concerts I’ve attended he was the artist with the most simple dance moves, yet his were the most magnetic, just as you say. So charismatic. I think he had a beautiful soul too.
I'm Your Man was so hard on my teenage libido...
Legend. Father Figure is an awesome song to check out!
Ikr, I had a big crush on him when I was about 11 (mid 90s)😊
I saw him in concert in 2006. It will always be the concert I’ve attended. It felt like he was singing directly to each one of us in the packed arena. His charisma filled the whole room.
Because Sony wouldn’t release him from his contract,George Michael decided not to appear in his own video. Instead he used top models of the time. Loved his music,saw him live,amazing! Sadly missed .RIP.
I was at the first Wham concert in the USA
@@p.a.muldowney3634 wow, you are seriously dating yourself now
Peggy Muldowney Wham was my first concert at Alpine Valley in WI.
@@chasetonga my first at Alpine was Bread
@@highjix yup I'm old but just means I've had time to listen and see
George Michael was one of the most underrated singers and songwriters. Jesus to a Child broke my heart and it just put his raw talent on display.
RIIIIGGHHTTT!?!?!
Um George Michael was far from underrated. He sold over 100 million records in his career with Wham and as a solo artist. He also won and was nominated multiple times for American Music Awards, VMA's, Grammy's, Brit Awards and other awards during the 80's and early/mid 90's for singing, writing and producing. He's had multiple number 1 hits throughout his career, his first number 1 hit was "Faith" in 1987. He also had 3 more hits from the album of the same name, "Faith" that all hit number 1. He had 8 number one hits in America and 7 in the UK from his solo career and also when he was part of the duo "Wham" that split in 1986. He had number one hits with other popular well known artists like Elton John and Arethra Franklin. The last record of his to be in the Billboard top 100 was from the live album Symphonica. The song “Let Her Down Easy" from that album made it to #24 in the spring of 2014 on Billboards Adult Contemporary charts. His most popular and highest charting album was "Faith" which was the top selling album of 1988. George Michael received the Billboard Diamond Award for the "Faith" album and his total net worth before he died on Christmas 2016 was 200+ million dollars. So George Michael is far from underrated to anyone who grew up in the 80's and 90's like myself. It's kinda sad when I see people call extremely well known artists underrated because their too young(born in 96' or later) and didn't grow up when he was very popular. Sorry for the rant but you saying George Michael was underrated was one of the dumbest things I have heard in a while....✌
@@irelandevr4046 I grew up in the 80s and 90s don't think the comment was all that off. He was initially dismissed as a pretty boy, and is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Prince, Madonna and MJ when it comes to pop royalty (though he should be). He himself said that he was regarded as one of the top pop songwriters of the eighties but wanted his career to have longevity. I've read that he remained wildly popular in the UK and Europe but I'd agree that as far as the North American market went, he *was* underrated. A lot of eyes were opened to his vocal talent during the concert honouring Freddie Mercury (he was one of the only singers to be able to properly handle a Queen song) but to say he was universally revered throughout his career as much as he deserved to have been - totally debatable.
I'd agree - despite the rant by the other poster below - that George Michael should have gotten more respect during his career - despite having sold an impressive number of albums.
After the faith Album they sort of forgot about George in America but not around Europe and the Rest of the world George stayed highly famous around the Rest of the world right up until the end in 2004 George won an award for the most Played Artists on Radio across the world even more now since George's passes. And also he's music online .
George Michael was most influenced by FREDDY MERCURY, ELTON JOHN and STEVIE WONDER, all of whom I know you like. You picked up on his voice -- he is an INCREDIBLE ballad singer. His soulfulness is off the charts. Back in 1988 or so, he did an amazing duet with Aretha Franklin, he's sung with Elton and Stevie, and sang as Freddie Mercury at the Queen tribute concert (Somebody to Love, astounding performance), and so much more. Some of my favourite songs:
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Father Figure
One More Try (AMAZING vocals in this!)
Too Funky
Praying for Time
Outside
Fastlove
Kissing a Fool
Careless Whisper
Cowboys & Angels
(It's called "Freedom! '90" because he did a song called Freedom with his band Wham!, back in 1995 -- very different! Pop-star song. And that's a lot of what he's singing about here, too, refusing to let the record company take over his sound.)
Cowboys and Angels 🥰
Five Live is UNTOUCHABLY GREAT!!!
Don't forget "Teacher"
The song with Aretha is I Knew You Were Waiting For Me.
One of my favorite songs of all time.
I like to think Aretha started singing this song to him when they reunited when she passed 2 years after he did.
@@gigitadych8876 Yes! It's on My UA-cam History! 2 a week
Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
same type of energy.
Ooohhh definitely, love wishing well
That is a GOOD ONE!
Love that song!
He was good! Love his music.
If you didn't ask for it I was going to.
And this was the same man who wrote "Careless Whispers" when he was just 17 - his musical range was incredibly vast from classic ballads to all out dance-til-you-drop hits!! A massive loss to the world of music.
God, what a voice, what a talent. What a loss. If he could have only lived on his own terms.
The burning of his jacket was symbolic. He was shedding his persona and being whom he really was.
And the jukebox blowing up.
The record label was evil to him
Those girls were THE top models in the 90's the Linda Evangelista, Christie Turlington and Cindy Crawford
Naomi Campbell don't forget her.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi
Sooo sorrry. Yes. The BEAUTIFUL DIVA Ms. Naomi Campbell. She's still gorgeous.
And Tatjana Patitz!
This song was EVERYTHING in the day ... his voice,, all the top supermodels lip syncing, George symbolically burning his leather jacket, the fact that he is not in the video taunted us because he was so dreamy!!! Gone too soon RIP GM ❤
yeah they wouldnt have understood the things in the video burning the Faith Jacket and blowing up the guitar, killing off the artist persona
Definitely gone too soon. Rest peacefully GM!
He did a great duet with Aretha Franklin. You might enjoy that. "I Knew You Were Waiting". You two are awesome. Thanks for doing what you do.
One of my most favorite 80s songs ❤
I forgot about that ☝🏽one!
Great song
Yes great song along with my personal favourite ‘As’ with Mary J Blige.
fatchick2004 The Stevie Wonder song? Wth, that’s my absolute ♥️favorite Stevie Wonder number!
“what’s his name ?....GeorgeMichael?”why are you so young?!?and why am i so old!?! you guys are adorable! and you really don’t recognize Cindy Crawford or Naomi Campbell? wow !🤣
That’s Christy Turlington too no one givin her no credit
It certainly is a hoot to watch these young ones react to music that came out when I was their age.
And Linda Evangelista too
Exactly....Cindy crawford did a cameo on lip sync battle dont remember who did the battle though!!
@@face2158 Christy always has credit in my book. She did yoga before it was trendy and was doing great humanitarian acts, similar to Patricia Velasquez. The '90's were awesome!👏👏👏👏
One of the best male singers ever!!!
I agree! He was gorgeous too! 🥰
This song is about selling his soul to MTV. He felt like he sold out, so he came back with a different kind of music and told the industry to stick it and started making music on his terms. He burns the leather jacket he used to wear while shaking his ass in videos. Great imagery.
This song has a good message as well. For people going into the industry, or life in general... you got to give what you take. He mentions in the song, "I knew which side my bread was buttered and I took the knife as well". Remember to give what you take or the life starts to unravel. He learned his lesson. That's why this is one of my favorite songs EVER.
Oh, and it's called "Freedom 90" because his group, WHAM, previously released a song named "Freedom". A catchy pop tune. 90 is way better!
My only regret in life, never attending a George Michael concert.
I am such a HUGE George Michael fan!
I can hear his soul in his voice. He was such an amazingly, emotionally raw artist!!
Please review Father Figure.
It's my favorite song. Absolute favorite song!
I saw him in concert a few times , except the last time he was here in the States and I really regret it. He put on a show, his voice was amazing!!
My dad took me to his concert when Faith was huge. These boys asked my dad if he liked George Michael. My dad responded, oh yes! Said that father figure was his favorite and was going on and on. The boys were lauging, while my 14 year old self wanted to hide under my seat at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
I saw him at his last concert he did in the US. Bought the tshirt. It was really good. Dragged my husband to see him and Duran Duran.
I got to see him when Faith was out. I was 17. It's still one of my favorite concerts of all times. I still can't believe that he's gone.
I was lucky enough to see him in 1987 when I was either 12 or 13 for the Faith tour in Mountain View, CA. One of the best live shows ever. I miss him to this day and I always will. So underrated!
George Michael - Praying for Time, seriously underated song
Carolyn Green Cowboys and Angels is another one
Well said♥️
Wish you saw a vid of him singing♥️
I think George Michael was one of the most underrated singers ever. The man had serious pipes. When he sang Somebody to Love with Queen he was phenomenal. Love him!
Listen Without Prejudice, seriously underrated album. Wish his estate would release Volumn II.
Love this song- Careless whisper is great as well
Careless Whisper my favorite
"What It's Like" Everlast
I heard he wrote it when he was around 19 or so!!
My karaoke jam!
caraless whisper
Love this song. Chris Isaak - Wicked Game, is also amazing...
Oooooo good one
Definitely should be some Chris Isaak in the Twin's repertoire!
Great idea!
The clip of him doing it live is supernaturally good.
This was my jam when I was a kid! George Michael and Prince were my idols. Would love to see a reaction to Madonna's "Vogue"
Yes! Madonna’s “Vogue”, please!
YESSSSSSS !
YES, Madonna's "Vogue", but for a little head trip, also see her "Borderline". Same person, but like 2 different universes.
Chris V.H. I want them to listen to Like a Prayer!!
Perfect for Women on Wednesday
“Careless Whisper” is another good song by George Michael.
It's my favorite song of his!
It's his song! Don't forget "Fast love" ;)
George Michael “Careless Whisper”...and Terence Trent D’Arby “Sign Your Name”...you’re welcome 😉
82jfrizz two of my fave songs ever!!
Anything Terence Trent D'Arby, but especially 'Sign Your Name'. YES!!!!
Yesssssss!!!!!
George Michael actually hated Careless Whisper. Lol.
Kissing A Fool is an awesome song. That man had a wonderful, singular voice.😘😘👍👍🙏🙏❤❤
"Sign your name" is so sweet and soothing
I'll never forget when George died, Questlove paid tribute by saying he was one of the best male vocalists ever. George is one of those singers who is actually better live. I miss him. This video was THE video of the time--with the SUPES (aka Supermodels)--Linda, Christy, Naomi, Cindy (aka Kaia Gerber's mom) & Tatijana.
Christmas morning. When I heard the news, I completely broke down. He was such a big part of my life- still is.
George Michael’s “Father Figure” Unplugged is great because it showcases his voice. Also, “I Knew You Were Waiting For Me” with Aretha Franklin! ❤️ you guys!
I love his version of I can't make you love me from his unplugged session. Makes me cry everytime x George is a true loss to music but he lives on through his amazing songs x
If no one else has explained it, it's called Freedom 90 to differentiate it from a song called Freedom he did with Wham! in 1985.
I personally think George Michael killed it with the non-single “They Won’t Go When I Go”.
Please please listen to more of his songs" IF "with Whitney Houston great song, FATHER figure, your too funky for me.
The entire unplugged cd was crazy. The version of Freedom with all of the background singers was genius
He was in a band called WHAM! and they had a hit single called Freedom, that's the reason this one is called Freedom 90. released in 1990.
George Michael’s boy band called WHAM- 80s band. Song is called Wake Me Up Before You Go Go 😊
Yes this has to be next
@@MsLuvmusic81 They did it a few weeks ago.
WHAM RAP maybe! 😊🤔 early 80's uk rap lol
FrenchArtAntiques Paris Looked for it. Didn’t find...
He had a real true gift-his vocal range was top notch and if you listen to him do Queen Cover songs it will make the hair on your neck stand up.
@CC truly an incredible cover. George had so much talent.
When he performs Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, magic - and I love love Elton
Yes!!! Listen to him sing "A Different Corner". He had an extraordinary voice. He was VERY underrated as a singer when he was still alive because his voice was truly amazing.
George was a freak of nature when it came to his vocals. He also was a producer of all his music. His talent for writing catchy pop tunes to sophisticated songs that had heavy R&B and Jazz tones was amazing. Although he had a small catalog of original music what he did put out was above and beyond the quality that a lot of prolific artists put out.This video is epic and will go down in history as Georges way of giving the middle finger to Sony. Interesting fact, I believe that this was the first time a black model was featured in a video.
George Michaels performance with Queen of Somebody to love at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert is something to behold.
I'd love for you to see that. 😊👍
Yes yes yes!!! I even love the rehearsal video of that performance...maybe even more
You’ve got to react to that, it’s a must!
@@Katgalano_jerseyshorerealtor I was just going to say that: The rehearsal is intimate and George is still pouring himself into it💕💔
YESSSS... I was just going to say that💕💔💕
and knowing he was waiting to hear if the love of his life had aids, too... and still he delivered like that. utterly amazing.
George Michael's voice was remarkable. You should listen to him singing the Queen song "Sombody to Love" at Freddie Mercury's tribute show. I know you guys like Queen. He does Freddie justice :)
The rehearsal video is pretty awesome to watch as well, near the end you see David Bowie watching, imagine that an icon coming in to watch a rehearsal and clapping? Story goes not many artists wanted to rehearse but George was a perfectionist.
I have always believed he had the best male voice since Elvis. Maybe better. They Won’t Go When I Go from the same album sealed it.
BEST 90's video! George Michael was an amazing artist. Underappreciated vocals. You guys have SO many good ones from him to still hear! His album "Listen Without Prejudice" is outstanding, as is "Faith". Find "Father Figure" for another beautifully shot video and tune. "Kissing a Fool". "Praying for Time".
"Well, it looks like the road to heaven but it feels like the road to hell"- fame. He wanted freedom to be himself, uncontrolled by the music industry and society. This was a serious battle at this time for a gay man, and it wasn't that long ago! One of my favorite artists of all time. Please explore more of his videos. The Unplugged live show was great (I love Everything She Wants) plus the live video of Killer /Papa Was a Rollin Stone where you can see his interaction with a massive crowd when he was at his gorgeous prime. He was a true artist and will be missed by so many people like me.
Alisa you get me. His talent is unmatched. All the recommendations you mentioned are amazing! Hope they react to more of his music!
My favorite artist of all time. Saw him live three times. He is sorely missed. 💔
George Michael is so underrated these days. He always had the freshest beats and the baddest chicks in his videos. Check out his song "Faith", and then the Limp Bizkit cover of that song that made them famous.
I love his song Monkey in concert! I love everything about him! He had one of the most beautiful voices!
RDreamer And an amazing voice 😊
I agree! And his songs stand the test if time. Still so musically awesome all these years later.
RIP.. the good ones die young
George was awesome. Watching 'Faith' his debut solo single, will very much frame this music video...
George was amazing. His version of Elton John's 'Don't let the sun go down on me' is amazing!
Listen to literally anything off of his "Listen Without Prejudice" album. It's is an amazing body of work.
Totally agree. His best effort. What an album.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
30 years later, LWP sounds like it was released yesterday. A Masterpiece.
agree his work is timeless
Still have this cd, cracked case and all!
Im a rocker but George has always kicked ass. A true pop star
I'm exactly the same. I'm all about rock, some people even say I'm too elitist, but yes, I'm probably am, and George Michael belongs to the elite.
This song changed my life. George Michael was a genius.
I love George Michael.
This video is full of 90's supermodels. Please react to More George Michael: "Everything she wants" & "Father Figure." 😍
Everything she wants is one of my favorite GM songs!
Those are such great songs 💘 💘 I really love him.
I love that Cindy Crawford re-enacted the bathtub scene recently on Lip Sync Battle.
And this generation doesn't seem to know them...😩 I guess the concept of supermodels is outdated.
It's hard to believe that there's even such a thing as a "first time hearing George Michael" ... he's a legend!
Watching you guys is like being at church- you experience peace and joy all at the same time. It’s what we all need right now. Thanks so much. (P.S. Song “Faith” by George Michael also great 😊).
This is exactly what I have been telling everyone I know. 💜
RIP George Michael! Freedom......rocking the super models! Do Careless Whisper
Lots of symbolism in this video. 90s iconic video. RIP George Michael.
When are you gonna react to U2? So many great hits to choose from. Where the streets have no name. With or without you. Pride. They won’t disappoint!
He wrote this song when he was trying to get rid of an old image so he choose to not be in the video ...the jacket symbolized the old image so he burns it! “freedom”.....you should also listen to his song “Like Jesus to a child”
The jukebox and guitar as well.
He obviously wrote it to Sony though. He was trying to get out of contract at the time. Also probably why he burnt his jacket to symbolise getting away from the old self trapped under Sony
Yep, jacket, guitar, jukebox all from the other Wham video.
I STILL break up when I recall his death, so I guess I still mourn him. I understand that his beloved sis passed away recently. Such a shame, a tragedy for their parents to bury two of their babies.
May George and his sisters' memories be eternal. (Miss you, George.)
I feel like I might mourn him for the rest of my life
This was his sister Melonie. They were very very close. She went with him on tours during the WHAM days. She was the one that styled his hair and was his support. Melonie died thirds to the day when George passed. At the time many believed she died of a broken heart. There were no suspicious reasons for her death, she was 59. At least she is now with her dear brother and dear mother Lesley. What a tragedy!
His mother died many years ago. He is survived by his dad and one sister.
@@ramonaparsons750 he never got over him mom's death-always talked about it
Young men on the adventure called life. UA-cam is a blessing. They don’t have to wait for the video to be played on MTV
RIGHT?😄
Looking for your reactions to Jonny Lang "Lie to me"
That is the beauty of music touching the soul, they are precious young men ♥♥ I love to watch the reactions, keep up the great job you two!!
Does MTV play music videos anymore?
MTV now stands for mush tv....nothing but crap shows that turn your brain to mush....
Check out George Michael's "Just One More Try."
His most heartfelt song, imo.
Father Figure is a great one too!
One more try! Awesome 😎
Another favorite for me is "They Won't Go" ... heavy-hearted but GORGEOUS.
Praying for Time is one of the most beautiful, heartfelt songs I've ever heard but that is a great one too.
Careless whisper is my favorite from him
FYI, this is his best song about wanting to separate from the fame game and leave his record company. He sued and lost and refused to be in this video to promote the record. Still iconic! I saw him do it live.
George Michael, voice extraordinaire, gives a Master Class in torch singing with Kissing a Fool. I predict a stunner of a REACTION if you reach for that one. Good Lord that man could SANG.
Yes! Kissing a Fool was great. So was One More Try. He had such a beautiful voice!
Kissing a fool is so beautiful
That is one of my favorite song of George Michael!
I love that song so much.
@@shannon2691 One More Try is my favorite! Miss him and his voice so much!
Listen to “don’t let the sun go down on me” by Elton john and george Michael
Yes yes yes!
Yassssssss!
Very much a yes
The Live Aid version
Yes
The bridge is heartbreaking. "When I knew what side my bread was buttered, I took the knife as well."
Oh my goodness. I did not realize the meaning of this until seeing this lyric isolated. Here’s to a less hateful world 🙏
Sony was angry with him for trying to change his “pretty boy” image. That’s what the whole song is about. That’s one of the reasons he didn’t appear in the video.
Flower Power Great fact! Thanks for sharing 😊
ILoveEmilee You’re right. Sony was angry with him because they didn’t like the fact that he didn’t want to appear in his vids any longer as a pinup boy “shaking his ass”.
It was about rights to his own music and the fact that he couldn’t break contract for so long. “Gotta have some faith in my sound” was about him backing himself up. He didn’t come out properly for years, until the cottaging “scandal” 🙄 but of course he addressed it perfectly with the “Outside” song/video
It's when you go back to these tunes years later that you realise how good they were.
This is why I try to keep an open mind about new music, it always seems to age well.
@@watermellie I wouldn't have listened to George Michael for anything in my youth. I was so narrow minded that I thought Metal and Blues were the only genres worth listening to. Idiot.
Iconic song, from the iconic album by one of the iconic artist of all time. RIP george, your music will always stay with us.
You kinda have to react to “Faith” by George Michael now; it was a GIGANTIC hit video, and as many have mentioned below, the iconic props (his jacket, guitar, and juke box) are symbolically burned and exploded in Freedom 90 (his earlier duo, Wham!, had a song called Freedom in the mid 80s).
Luckily for everyone, the most iconic prop from the Faith video, George Michael’s butt in tight jeans, is not destroyed lol.
That Wham Faith video is awesome
Last request
That video can toggle almost any Kinsey scale.
I came here to say the same thing...FAITH!
Fact!
These are all the supermodels of the 90’s, the OGs.
Yup. In the 80s and 90s these women: Christy, Cindy, Naomi, Linda, Helena, etc....they were the rock stars of fashion.
Is the curly haired blond Elaine Irwin?
Yep, timeless beauties. They are magnetic to the eye.
Supermodel in the 90a had to do with being on the major major fashion mags (which only featured models back then , not just any celeb) and the elite runway shows. And the tens of thousands of dollars they commanded for appearances. Plus name recognition. It can’t be understood in today’s terms because the entire fashion industry and anybody-is-a-celeb culture has changed so dramatically.
@Jack Bauer I am a purist on supermodels, it was a select group of models at a specific time. Linda, Cindy, Naomi, Christie, Claudia and sometimes Elle. Even Tyra and Kate came on the scene a little later and don't quite fit the group in my mind.
This boy had some pipes! I am not sure if anyone mentioned in the comments that he wrote this song based on how his record company was treating him. It is very profound! Enjoy your videos!
The lyrics where he says, “Heaven knows we sure had some fun boy, what a kick, just a buddy and me.” That is a reference to his best friend from school Andrew Ridgeley together they formed the duo WHAM! George Michael went on to have a very successful music career as a solo artist, but Andrew Ridgeley has had a much better life and is still alive.
You NEED to listen to his track One More Try. The power in his voice and the vocal range...amazing.
Check out George Michael and Aretha Franklin’s “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me”).
Janny Sollenberger That’s a great song choice. I hear it all the time at my job.
this video and song is cool. They did not meet to do this,
Omg YES!!!!!
Speaking of Aretha- A Rose is Still a Rose would be great to see y'all react to.
Oh a must hear right there for sure.
Makes me so happy that people are still discovering him and his music after he’s gone. He deserves it all and his music will live on forever❤️
The burning of the leather jacket, breaking of the guitar and juke box in this video can also be found in George Micheals previous video "Faith". The Freedom album/video was his attempt to leave is 80's pop image behind. He was also in a 80's band called Wham. I think you will like their song "Wake me up before you go."
Also while he did not come out for 7 more years this, I think, was not only a way of him destroying his old image but also subtly embracing his hidden sexuality.
This song was my anthem when I started recovery in a 12 step program. It still is, FREEDOM from active addiction since 1990.
There is SO MUCH of George Michael’s life journey in this one song.
Waiting (reprise) still crushes to this day.
"Well there ain't no point in moving on
Until you've got somewhere to go
And the road that I have walked upon
Well it filled my pockets
And emptied out my soul
You look for your dreams in heaven
But what the hell are you supposed to do
When they come true"
And on his album listen without prejudice awesome singer RIp George
What a kick, just a buddy and me. 💗
Never forgot about Andrew.
George Michael was so insanely talented. One of my all-time favorite vocalists and songwriters.
I love these kids. They are adorable and so open minded❤️
Check out his Queen cover “Somebody to Love”. Sung at Freddie’s memorial. Spine tingling.
And Annie Lennox singing “Under Pressure” with David Bowie. Magical.
Karen Geary That performance is how you attempt to cover a Queen song. He did an amazing job; the tribute brought tears to my eyes!
@@mellowenglishgal its a goosebumps performance
Yes. He was the most prepared artist at that show. Made Brian May smile!
Yes! I knew someone would have beat me to it. ❤️
Simple Minds.....Alive and Kicking!
“Take this lies and make them true somehow”. That’s a huge statement. The same for “that’s what you get for changing your mind” and “you have to give what you take”
Careless Whisper live in China, the sax intro will give you chills.
Careless whisper is the best
Yes yes yes!!!!
Checked it. Chills confirmed. Lord how I mess back in the day when clubs ended the night with a slow song or two...
Yessss please!! ❤
Please react to Father Figure by George Michael. Hauntingly beautiful song.
This was actually one of the most expensive videos made at the time. The beautiful women you see in there, were THE top models in the world and the highest paid.
You guys need to react to Duran Duran, one of the biggest pop bands of the 80's. Rio or Hungry Like the Wolf
Or View to a Kill.
Hungry like a wolf😍
Ordinary World
Rio, The Chauffer, and New Religion off the Rio album
Wild Boys!
Back when supermodels were stunning and worthy of the title “supermodel”. Love George Micheal!
Amen to that. Linda was my fave
Yes, the models from the late 80s/early 90s were outrageously beautiful.
And not one of them got out of bed
for less than $10,000 🤣
*Christy Turlington was the epitome
of beauty IMO 😍
this song with this video with those supermodels. iconic.
The only one missing was Helena. 😍😍
I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting George Michael and having him sign my CD. I also saw him in concert that same year and his performance was just Wow!! Such a kind soul truly a loss.
We seriously want to totally adopt y’all ❤️ please play George Michael “Praying for Time”. I think it’s a perfect song for the times were in. I loved it back in the the day. God bless both of you.
Love that song!!!
YES.
YES!!!!!!
I've listened to that song so many times since March. The live version is soooo good. Makes me cry.
You both have great personalities 💜
This song is 30 years old and still sounds great. I remember when the video came out - it really is a classic with the Supermodels of the era. RIP George.
Watching, it took me a few seconds to realise: they don't recognise the ladies. 0_o ... LOVE watching your vids!
That makes me feel super old that I still remember all of the models
Tatjana Patitz, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell the 80s were so fabulous for the models.
And, Naomi is still a cover model!!!
Maggi Burtt and don’t forget Cindy Crawford.
I thought the same thing. They were just pretty ladies in the video to them instead of fashion icons. Time marches on.
Guys, if you liked this, check out George Michael and Mary J. Blige singing "As" (it's a Stevie Wonder song). Classic Banger!!
Why not just listen to Stevie?
Mark Flanigan yes great video too. Just show some students the video “AS” via Zoom.
@@DaviniaHill George was KNOWN for his masterful covers of several Stevie songs with Stevie's praise and approval.
YES!!! The most amazing collaboration!!
Agree!!!!!!! As is amazing wth George Michael. He is one in a few billion
Literally one of my favourite songs of all time.
Princess Diana LOVED his music!!!
3:47 😂 “He can sing too, the dude what’s his name? George Michael. He can sing”
I'd watch just to listen to their comments and back and forth conversation! "Facts."
😂😂😂
I literally SHRIEKED when I saw the title to this video, I'm OBSESSED with George and this was the song that got me into his music! Yassssss
I just cried when I watched this as he was such a big part of my childhood. Such a talent gone too soon 😥
Here’s a great next pic for y’all! “As” by George Michael & Mary J Blige!! Remake of a Stevie Wonder song & their voices together are unreal!!
Soooo good and love the video too 😍
A thousand times YES!! Love Michael & Mary J Blige’s version.
fatchick2004 Found it! It’s unbelievable & thank you for mentioning this gift 🎁
Cynthia Copland - you’re welcome. Glad you liked it.
Probably his coming out song One of the best pop/disco artists of all time
George Michael “father figure” and George and Elton John “don’t let the sun go down on me”
Don't let the Sun...omg...those two together with that song is amazing!
@@elizabethfarnham1338 100%!! Such a masterpiece!
Also check out George’s cover of Queen’s “Somebody to Love” at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. It really showcases his singing talent
If you hear "I'm Your Man," you will understand why Aretha Franklin agreed to do a duet with George Michael despite his youth.
The story goes that she almost didn't do it but she ultimately did. Believe or not this gave her the 1st hit she had in 20 years.
Thanks guys for reacting to George Michael, I hope you enjoyed his voice as much as I have through the years, may he RIP, I'd like for you to react to One More Try 🥰🥰