Anyone else notice how Andrew thinks about every word coming out of his mouth carefully. He realizes, he's helping preserve George's legacy. That's what a great friend does, even years after your passing away. What a good man.
@@steffanhoffmann Oh, give it a rest. Of course, he has to make money and why not capitalise on it? Do you never year to call any of your old boyfriends?
I love that Andrew takes credit for what he did and gives credit to George for what he did during Wham! Andrew doesn't boast or try to change history, he gives credit where credit is due and I think that shows he is a genuine guy.
So true. Many great artistic talents are also introverts who can't make it without some contrasting and supporting them. Wham is a great example of that.
Pray tell us what he did? I'll give you a bit 1. Mimed guitar on stage not plugged in. 2. Was a poor vocalist. 3. Was devastated when Wham broke up and no gravy train. 4. Tried a solo career and it bombed 5. Was bequeathed 50% royalties from Wham by George as he was that kindly. 6. Resurfaces after George died, as he was left most of the power over his 🎶 catalogue. Summing up Since George's death, we've had Greatest Hits package. Documentary. Book. Film 🎶 permission. Netflix. Best of yet again in a box. Now there's talk of a virtual tour. He only gives tribute etc when he's after something....more 💷 then you can't get rid of him, until it's time to add more to his 200 million.
I was impressed with just how happy Andrew was throughout the Netflix special. He was such an awesome and supportive friend to George, and instead of being jealous as George went on in his career, Andrew seemed genuinely happy for his friend.
So much respect for Andrew after seeing the doco. He was a major part in bringing George out of himself & will always be grateful for that. Miss you George everyday 🥰❤
Andrew always knew George was the talent. He never denied it. That said, Andrew helped make George a star. He also helped George deal with the pressure of stardom. I think George was happiest with Andrew and Wham!
@piteusx8440 I wonder whether George went downhill personally (the runs-in with the law, drugs) because of the distance that would naturally happen between him and Andrew post-Wham! Or possibly the loss of his partner Anselmo. It seems to me as though his troubles started around then if I'm not wrong. It's as if he needed Andrew/Anselmo/someone to be that support for him.
Wham is the first group to have broken up without bitterness, anger and rancor that I’ve ever heard of. They were awesome friends from beginning to end. We all need friends like that.
The lesson here as Andrew has shown is always extend a hand of friendship when you meet someone for the first time. You never know where life will take you.
I cried at the end of the documentary. And I have watched it two more times since and convinced my brother to watch it. Wham was before my time but their music is enduring. I was so touched by Andrew and George’s friendship and to see how supportive they were of one another.
"Wham was so much about our youth…" is the same for a lot of us. The film was fantastic. George and Andrew telling their story in its raw form - no pretence, no fluff, just the facts. It made me laugh, it made me cry. It made this fifty-five year old woman re-live her youth. I cried at Careless whisper, I laughed and danced around the lounge room to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, trying to re-do the moves of a teenager, with creaking knees and hip joints, until it hurt. It was so worth it. Always have, always will love the boys from Wham xx ❤🇦🇺
As an American, this interview is delightful. No one is talking over one another. On another note the documentary touched me, I admire the beautiful friendship these two men had. I was never a fan but I have a new found respect for Andrew & George.
I hope Andrew knows that in interviews George never passed up the opportunity to speak positively about him personally and about his huge contribution towards his success. Aren't they lucky to have had that kind of friendship, and aren't we lucky that they shared their music with us ❤
Met George about half a dozen times from the 80s to the noughties - he was always the most perfect, non-assuming, generous gentleman. I'm very happy to see Andrew get credit for his role.
Andrew was and is a smart man. He knew his part and his limits and obviously never tried to bound George to his. So this is really what friendship or love is all about. Wanting the best for the friend or the partner.
George was so lucky to have this man as his friend, and vise-versa. There will never be another George Michael. I’m just glad I grew up in WHAM’s time era. Such memories. 80’ were the best.
It was a fantastic decade, George & Andrew were my favourite band, I knew George’s family as my father had the same accountant as George’s father. RIP Γιώργο (George)
What an extraordinary man! I just watched the documentary a week ago, and my takeaway continues to be exactly what was stated first-the generous, accepting, and unconditional love Andrew and George had with each other from that first day of class together. It’s pretty remarkable that they kept their friendship and love for each other.☮️❤️
Andrew says everything was a coincidence with meeting and becoming best friends. I think it was meant to be, the stars were aligned, it was fate. Thank you Andrew for telling your story. I smile for the wonderful memories you share and cry for what the world lost. ❤️
Andrew's a class act. If you haven't already listened to or read his 2019 published book "Wham! George and Me: A Memoir," please treat yourself to it. You won't regret it. There are many funny and poignant segments in it that the Netflix documentary doesn't cover.
Wow! The documentary is great. One of my favorite moment is when Elton John handed the Ivor Novello award to George for his songwriting. His face expression says it all. What a beautiful moment.
I really do not know why George spent so much time trying to convince people he WAS NOT homosexual. From the first time anyone saw him in the jitterbug video it was blaring obvious he was - without a doubt and nobody cared.
After watching WHAM on Netflix...I have more love n respect for Andrew. What an absolutely fantastic Friend. Besides being talented n cute n funny n fabulous...he never got insecure or tried to fight for the spotlight. What a brilliant human he is. Love him so much right now
George actually needed Andrew, to draw him out, and they each learned to embrace the duo that became a highly confident & ultimately solo, George. Friends will take us as we are, and let us hitch our dreams to theirs and see where it goes, even as a pair headed to single stardom. God bless their meeting & enduring friendship, Andrew kept his secrets, pushed him along, since Andrew always knew stardom was meant for George, but rode the stardom & great success until it was time to part! Bravo Andrew, George smiles at you from Heaven and still loves his greatest friend. He gave the rights to Careless Whisper to Andrew, to make sure his friend always had a jingle in his pocket~ Their friendship was made by God, who knew we needed them, and that George needed us.
Andrew never got enough recognition at all IMO. He wasn’t just “the other guy.” He was just as much half of Wham as was George (RIP), and clearly an amazing friend to him.
George lifted up everyone. Not only the people around him, but he created such a stir and huge sales for media, and made so much money for the record companies. They all owe a lot to his unbelievable creativity, kindness and talent.
Whats amazing is that he recognized that George had a talent and a future that was much greater then Wham. And that without jealousy he let Wham go and George have his stardom. That's a true friend for life. He also deserves more credit for Wham then he gets. He was very much involved in all phases of it.
I was at Wembley for that concert and still to this day it's the only group/singers I've seen live when they did last Christmas acapella that was something very very special that I will never forget A great talent the pair of them and so sad George was taken too soon
Andrew and George are mirror images of each other; very humble and lots of class. They accomplished so much in four years and I don't think they ever got their due so to speak but I'm happy to hear that younger Generations are actually interested in them. Thanks Andrew because without you I don't think we would have had the great George Michael front-and-center as we did. George may have just been another great songwriter that people don't even know their name if they're not in the industry. I'm sure the LBGTQ community would have missed him also.
Yes, I'm 20 and recently discovered the artist(s) stories behind Wham and George Michael. Half the reason I enjoy Wham! is because of the true friendship behind it. It's too bad George died in 2016. I would've tried to see an anniversary concert, if that wasn't the case. From listening to the concert recordings, it sounds like George was amazing in concert as well. The 1994 Jesus To A Child (Berlin Awards) was breathtaking. Sounded even better than the studio version, in my opinion. Music like that is a rare find nowadays. Don't get me wrong, I still listen to more recent music, but the 80s and 90s were a gem, it's around today, but harder to find. It's difficult to find artists who write their own music, to be honest. I was able to see Alan Jackson's anniversary concert last year. In his 70s, he sounded great as well. Glad I go to see him, though.
@@Hazelthehedgehog22 Everything you said is true. I'm so glad you found him as a person who was his same age and was lucky enough to be around when he was active. George had a big fight with Sony... I'm not sure if you know that story. I read that at the Berlin Music Awards when they heard him sing Jesus to a Child Sony was beside themselves that they ever let him go as an artist and didn't make him happy. I think part of the reason he had such staying power was because he did write his own music, produce and arrange his own music and if you put that together with his incomparable voice you have George Michael for 34 years. I think he's a once in a 100 Year talent. People talk about Prince all the time but seriously can you see him singing with Garth Brooks, Pavarotti and Tony Bennett in those types of genres never mind all the megastars he sang with? Also Prince didn't even remotely have his voice.
❤Omg, why was there not more of Andrew Ridgeley. Just love him. And Wham to me were better than any band. Loved that friendship, was so special. I wish there was more. Would love to hear more stories from Andrew. Love his sense of humour. They were really fantastic bet Shirley, Pepsi, have more stories to tell too. But Andrew is tops, love him.❤
He's a cyclist as well. There's a very nice cafe ride video with him an Matt Stephens done this summer '24. Just type in matt stephens andrew ridgeley and it comes up.
Made me cry as it brought back memories of my youth and how our friendship was back in the day no phone no media crap pure friendship if only kids today new how good that felt
was thinking the exact same thing, without cellphones and computers there was Greater opportunity for creativity,, MORE time for friendship, sharing and laughter. agree,, there was a great freedom we felt in those days.
The more I listen to Andrew, the more I like him as a person and also realise what an important part of Wham he actually was. He's also very articulate.
The docu made me very emotional as well. Because deep down it is about a deep and loyal friendship. The one we all wish we had and is sorely lacking in today's world.
Andrew. A real gentleman. Wonderful interview. With George, they gave us some of the finest crafted pop music, that still remains popular today. A class act.
Andrew is a class act. Today, George’s Christmas song “Last Christmas” is still my utmost favourite Christmas song yet. I look forward each year to hearing it more than once.
I don't know why but since I watched the documentary i've been literally consumed by George's life story- I want to know what happened to him; something happened I just know it. Someone betrayed his trust as a boy and destroyed his beautful innocence- It's so heartbreaking, you can hear it in his songs.-Am I the only one who feels this way?😢
Mr. Andrew Ridgely, thank you for your 40 years of George Micheal 's dear friend. The Netflix documentary was indeed very emotional. The bond and trust you both had for each other is and was so real ,true, and honest. Thank you for assisting in releasing the music videos in 4k.. such a joy to watch. Just a note that you to ,are still hot 🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵 🥵 and your talent. Thank you so much for the kind, love words and music. Much love and be well 🙏😘💝
At 57 years of age I similar age to those guys and thought wham! And George Michael was awesome solo. Like millions of others I was devastated when he died. How much amazing music have we missed out on from such an amazing singer/song writers untimely death. I have watched it. Simply brilliant!!
George Michael was lucky to have such a humble, decent, down to earth, good person as a friend. He has contributed tremendously to the confidence building process of GM.
If I were ask for a definition of Beautiful I would have to point to this man. So humble and unselfish, one word fits as above. Such a beautiful Spirit within an avatar. Wrote by a non guy.
Wow I knew the music but I didn't know the story. I loved the documentary and it gave me a new understanding and respect of Andrew and George and their amazing friendship. I cried too, of course. Thank you Andy for sharing your lives with us. ❤❤❤
It's very nice and unusual friendship on music business. Most bands and partnerships started well with so much love but on long the way end up with money troubles and jealousy issues. He never felt that way about George, thats true love between brothers supported him util he could feel comfortable to go own his own and respected his secret
What’s with the blurred videos? Visually irritating. Andrew is a class act. Loved the documentary and George will forever be one of my favorite artists.
A calm grounded man now it seems... Andrew led a peaceful life in Cornwall it seems, healthy and out of the spotlight. George had so much talent, he had to handle the fame and all the dark sides that go with it. But his legacy will live on, his beautiful songs & voice. Thank you George
Love that Andrew says Yog and he is the only person with that right.😁 Thanks to Andrew we have" the " fabulous George!!! Thanks Andrew and wish you the best life has waiting for you🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Any TRUE George Michael fan could tell he was gay in WAKE ME UP video. The cut out gloves with the eye roll was in the video and Careless Whisper in the bed with the eye roll made it CLEAR and I still loved him.
Even though I was only a very casual fan of the group, I 100% knew that George would go solo, and ironically, I still remember where I was when I heard that “Wham had broken up.”
There was a good doc done on George alone. I loved this group as a child. I had the biggest crush on George Michael. My cousin told me he was gay when he had the "Faith" album out. That broke my heart. I refused to believe it because at the time he was dating Brooke Shields. I came to find out she was just a beard because he later admitted it in the 90's. He will always be my baby.
The documentary is brilliant! Andrew is the best friend one could have and George is everything! We miss you George! Andrew is an exceptional person!💜💜💜
Make it big! was the first album that I ever asked my parents to buy me. Definitely an underrated act and I love that they continued to be best friends even after the split. Thank you Andrew for your part in all of the magic. And I have witnessed many of today's teens listening and singing along with Wham! songs. The music is timeless and definitely catchy for all generations.
A friend of mine, who was a big Wham fan in the 80s, didn't understand what Andrew did in the band. She always questioned Andrew's role. She was so clueless. There is more to a band than playing guitar, an instrument, or singing. There's interpersonal relationships and friendships band members have. Without Andrew, there would be no George Michael.
A 55 anni suonati adoro ancora gli Wham! e gli ascolto provando un groviglio di emozioni, spesso nostalgia per i miei (ed i loro) anni migliori ovvero gli anni 80!
His smile and laughter of remembering his dear friend is infectious. The way we live forever is the love and memory carried forward by those who love us❤
Andrew is a class act always stayed loyal to George Doesn’t change the course of history As we all know possibly George would of been a star in his own right without wham but there definitely would not of been a wham without Andrew no careless whisper no wake me up b4 you go go just to mention a few It just wouldn’t be the same Andrew & wham we’re the bridge to a solo career Not even sure if it would of happened at all Can you imagine account George or doctor George that’s what his father wanted and Andrew changed the course of there future thank GOD ❤
I thnk I cried more when they split up, than when George died. As a yoof,, Wham were my life & probably the best time of my life. Rip George, love ya Andrew.
I saw the documentary, and it was fantastic. It made me sing, dance, choke-up and long for the 80's. I was lucky enough to be a teenager in London, England when the tsunami, that was Andrew and George, exploded onto the scene. I pierced both my ears, because of George. Andrew is a stand-up guy, and will always have a place in my heart as one half of the greatest 80's pop band: Wham!
Though there is much to learn behind the scenes of performers, Andrew appears to be very professional and respected. We need more like him. I think I appreciate their upbeat music and friendship more now than ever. A kind of comeback.I in fact love Everything She Wants and brings me joy as I walk everyday, listening to their music. Thank you Andrew for sharing so much.
Anyone else notice how Andrew thinks about every word coming out of his mouth carefully. He realizes, he's helping preserve George's legacy. That's what a great friend does, even years after your passing away. What a good man.
Very selfless bloke, for sure
❤of course...I agree
he loved George and would do nothing to misrepresent who George was as a person, and as his good, good friend. saint.
To me, Andrew Ridgeley is a prime example of what a true friend really can and should be. I hope many people will find inspiration in him!
I only see £ € $.
That's also what Andrew Cringeley sees.
As he makes more and more of it, rehashing the same old rhetoric; time after time.
@@steffanhoffmann Oh, give it a rest. Of course, he has to make money and why not capitalise on it? Do you never year to call any of your old boyfriends?
@@riboid 在阅读了您对安德鲁的一些评论后。他的穿着方式等等。我知道我在和谁打交道。
@@steffanhoffmannYour mandarin is terrible 😂
@@KusherK_ “A cynic, is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing" Oscar Wilde.
Reply when you're clever enough.
I love that Andrew takes credit for what he did and gives credit to George for what he did during Wham! Andrew doesn't boast or try to change history, he gives credit where credit is due and I think that shows he is a genuine guy.
So true. Many great artistic talents are also introverts who can't make it without some contrasting and supporting them. Wham is a great example of that.
@superviewer Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block is another example. A total introvert who relies on others in the group to be the outgoing ones.
Hello beautiful
Pray tell us what he did?
I'll give you a bit
1. Mimed guitar on stage not plugged in.
2. Was a poor vocalist.
3. Was devastated when Wham broke up and no gravy train.
4. Tried a solo career and it bombed
5. Was bequeathed 50% royalties from Wham by George as he was that kindly.
6. Resurfaces after George died, as he was left most of the power over his 🎶 catalogue.
Summing up
Since George's death, we've had Greatest Hits package. Documentary. Book. Film 🎶 permission. Netflix. Best of yet again in a box.
Now there's talk of a virtual tour.
He only gives tribute etc when he's after something....more 💷 then you can't get rid of him, until it's time to add more to his 200 million.
Steffan Hoffman please tell me how you know all of this- were you there? Did you work with Wham?
Andrew is always a class act. He and George were great together. Wonderful to see him.
What a lovely thing to say. Good on you 😊
Hello beautiful
What rubbish. He has no 🎶 talent and makes millions off George's name. It's shameful
cant believe he went on loose women...desetves a better platform
@@marcusclark5330 it's perfect
I was impressed with just how happy Andrew was throughout the Netflix special. He was such an awesome and supportive friend to George, and instead of being jealous as George went on in his career, Andrew seemed genuinely happy for his friend.
Maybe because he's a millionaire because of George 😂
@@steffanhoffmannstupid comment
Hello beautiful
How very cynical. He collaborated on songs abd in particular Careless Whisper. They were also great friends....you might want to consider that too !!
@@amandajoyce6619 I consider he was a fake 👍
So much respect for Andrew after seeing the doco. He was a major part in bringing George out of himself & will always be grateful for that. Miss you George everyday 🥰❤
Andrew always knew George was the talent. He never denied it. That said, Andrew helped make George a star. He also helped George deal with the pressure of stardom. I think George was happiest with Andrew and Wham!
@piteusx8440 I wonder whether George went downhill personally (the runs-in with the law, drugs) because of the distance that would naturally happen between him and Andrew post-Wham! Or possibly the loss of his partner Anselmo. It seems to me as though his troubles started around then if I'm not wrong. It's as if he needed Andrew/Anselmo/someone to be that support for him.
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Amen
@@piteusx8440If that's true why did he split them up?
Andrew is always humble and a gentleman, so nice to see him also his loyalty to George is very touching. The Netflix show Wham is truly uplifting.
Hello beautiful
@@LarryKendrick-vz6zg 🦜
Just watched the documentary. Andrew is such a wonderful, pure soul. He handled their split, way better than 99% of the world would have.
Wham is the first group to have broken up without bitterness, anger and rancor that I’ve ever heard of. They were awesome friends from beginning to end. We all need friends like that.
And Boyzone only broke up because Stephen died .
REM
@@aislingsibeallyons3416well,that’s not true as they played on after he died.
The lesson here as Andrew has shown is always extend a hand of friendship when you meet someone for the first time. You never know where life will take you.
I cried at the end of the documentary. And I have watched it two more times since and convinced my brother to watch it. Wham was before my time but their music is enduring. I was so touched by Andrew and George’s friendship and to see how supportive they were of one another.
I cried for the exact same reason. Such a pure friendship, they genuinely wanted the best for each other.
Me too 😢
Me too, it was such a great docu !!
What is the name of the documentary please?
"Wham was so much about our youth…" is the same for a lot of us. The film was fantastic. George and Andrew telling their story in its raw form - no pretence, no fluff, just the facts. It made me laugh, it made me cry. It made this fifty-five year old woman re-live her youth. I cried at Careless whisper, I laughed and danced around the lounge room to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, trying to re-do the moves of a teenager, with creaking knees and hip joints, until it hurt. It was so worth it. Always have, always will love the boys from Wham xx ❤🇦🇺
What a pleasant, intelligent and measured man, Andrew is. Both he and George made Wham the success it was. I look forward to seeing the film.
As an American, this interview is delightful. No one is talking over one another.
On another note the documentary touched me, I admire the beautiful friendship these two men had. I was never a fan but I have a new found respect for Andrew & George.
I hope Andrew knows that in interviews George never passed up the opportunity to speak positively about him personally and about his huge contribution towards his success. Aren't they lucky to have had that kind of friendship, and aren't we lucky that they shared their music with us ❤
Met George about half a dozen times from the 80s to the noughties - he was always the most perfect, non-assuming, generous gentleman. I'm very happy to see Andrew get credit for his role.
Were you in the music business?
did he touch yer whizzer?
A true gentleman and loyal friend to George.
Such a lovely human being.
Thank you Andrew. 🙏🏼❤️
Andrew! What a lovely, humble man. George was so lucky to have had you as a true friend
Andrew was such a great friend to George and is keeping his legacy alive
This guy is absolute top shelf. Very articulate and impressive.
Andrew was and is a smart man. He knew his part and his limits and obviously never tried to bound George to his. So this is really what friendship or love is all about. Wanting the best for the friend or the partner.
What a humble, amazing and loyal friend xx
George was so lucky to have this man as his friend, and vise-versa. There will never be another George Michael. I’m just glad I grew up in WHAM’s time era. Such memories. 80’ were the best.
Totally agree I grew up in the 80’s was the best era of music.
It was a fantastic decade, George & Andrew were my favourite band, I knew George’s family as my father had the same accountant as George’s father. RIP Γιώργο (George)
Have you ever met them?
@@xyman no I never met them, his father’s restaurant back then was like a “shrine” to George.
@@arthurdardalisI knew George family.....(but I've never met them)
Make that make sense, please😮
@@wolfgang3137 never met George or Andrew
It was a good era for music especially WHAM
What an extraordinary man! I just watched the documentary a week ago, and my takeaway continues to be exactly what was stated first-the generous, accepting, and unconditional love Andrew and George had with each other from that first day of class together. It’s pretty remarkable that they kept their friendship and love for each other.☮️❤️
Andrew says everything was a coincidence with meeting and becoming best friends. I think it was meant to be, the stars were aligned, it was fate. Thank you Andrew for telling your story. I smile for the wonderful memories you share and cry for what the world lost. ❤️
Everyone needs a friend like Andrew Ridgeley.Loyal to the end.
R.I.P George
Andrew's a class act. If you haven't already listened to or read his 2019 published book "Wham! George and Me: A Memoir," please treat yourself to it. You won't regret it. There are many funny and poignant segments in it that the Netflix documentary doesn't cover.
The book is wonderful Ive read it twice
I couldn’t put it down
I listened to it on Audible, written and read by Andrew, so good!
Thanks for the recommendation. I’m getting it as a Christmas present to myself right now.
What a wonderful Friendship and Andrew allowed George to carry on to the success he had, but they made each other through pure friendship
Wow! The documentary is great. One of my favorite moment is when Elton John handed the Ivor Novello award to George for his songwriting. His face expression says it all. What a beautiful moment.
Andrew presents as articulate and statesman like. An excellent ambassador for an amazing legacy. The documentary is great too.
I really do not know why George spent so much time trying to convince people he WAS NOT homosexual. From the first time anyone saw him in the jitterbug video it was blaring obvious he was - without a doubt and nobody cared.
From the interviews I have seen, Andrew has always maintained being very well spoken and respectful of his friends life and legacy.
After watching WHAM on Netflix...I have more love n respect for Andrew. What an absolutely fantastic Friend. Besides being talented n cute n funny n fabulous...he never got insecure or tried to fight for the spotlight. What a brilliant human he is. Love him so much right now
George actually needed Andrew, to draw him out, and they each learned to embrace the duo that became a highly confident & ultimately solo, George. Friends will take us as we are, and let us hitch our dreams to theirs and see where it goes, even as a pair headed to single stardom. God bless their meeting & enduring friendship, Andrew kept his secrets, pushed him along, since Andrew always knew stardom was meant for George, but rode the stardom & great success until it was time to part! Bravo Andrew, George smiles at you from Heaven and still loves his greatest friend. He gave the rights to Careless Whisper to Andrew, to make sure his friend always had a jingle in his pocket~ Their friendship was made by God, who knew we needed them, and that George needed us.
Thank You Andrew for being a Proper Gentleman….. and being so Nice about George.. you both were Amazing
we all need a friend like andrew. who is happy for his friend, letting him shine and being supportive of george’s success. I loved the Netflix show.
Andrew never got enough recognition at all IMO. He wasn’t just “the other guy.” He was just as much half of Wham as was George (RIP), and clearly an amazing friend to him.
The Netflix special is a brilliant watch. They were great together and Andrew knew when it was time for George to spread his wings.
George lifted up everyone. Not only the people around him, but he created such a stir and huge sales for media, and made so much money for the record companies. They all owe a lot to his unbelievable creativity, kindness and talent.
Careless Whisper is a classic, to me, that song is thNx to both George and Andrew together.
Thanx for the memories
Whats amazing is that he recognized that George had a talent and a future that was much greater then Wham. And that without jealousy he let Wham go and George have his stardom. That's a true friend for life. He also deserves more credit for Wham then he gets. He was very much involved in all phases of it.
I was at Wembley for that concert and still to this day it's the only group/singers I've seen live when they did last Christmas acapella that was something very very special that I will never forget
A great talent the pair of them and so sad George was taken too soon
Andrew and George are mirror images of each other; very humble and lots of class. They accomplished so much in four years and I don't think they ever got their due so to speak but I'm happy to hear that younger Generations are actually interested in them. Thanks Andrew because without you I don't think we would have had the great George Michael front-and-center as we did. George may have just been another great songwriter that people don't even know their name if they're not in the industry. I'm sure the LBGTQ community would have missed him also.
Yes, I'm 20 and recently discovered the artist(s) stories behind Wham and George Michael.
Half the reason I enjoy Wham! is because of the true friendship behind it.
It's too bad George died in 2016. I would've tried to see an anniversary concert, if that wasn't the case.
From listening to the concert recordings, it sounds like George was amazing in concert as well.
The 1994 Jesus To A Child (Berlin Awards) was breathtaking. Sounded even better than the studio version, in my opinion.
Music like that is a rare find nowadays. Don't get me wrong, I still listen to more recent music, but the 80s and 90s were a gem, it's around today, but harder to find. It's difficult to find artists who write their own music, to be honest.
I was able to see Alan Jackson's anniversary concert last year. In his 70s, he sounded great as well. Glad I go to see him, though.
@@Hazelthehedgehog22 Everything you said is true. I'm so glad you found him as a person who was his same age and was lucky enough to be around when he was active. George had a big fight with Sony... I'm not sure if you know that story. I read that at the Berlin Music Awards when they heard him sing Jesus to a Child Sony was beside themselves that they ever let him go as an artist and didn't make him happy. I think part of the reason he had such staying power was because he did write his own music, produce and arrange his own music and if you put that together with his incomparable voice you have George Michael for 34 years. I think he's a once in a 100 Year talent. People talk about Prince all the time but seriously can you see him singing with Garth Brooks, Pavarotti and Tony Bennett in those types of genres never mind all the megastars he sang with? Also Prince didn't even remotely have his voice.
❤Omg, why was there not more of Andrew Ridgeley. Just love him. And Wham to me were better than any band. Loved that friendship, was so special. I wish there was more. Would love to hear more stories from Andrew. Love his sense of humour. They were really fantastic bet Shirley, Pepsi, have more stories to tell too. But Andrew is tops, love him.❤
He's a cyclist as well. There's a very nice cafe ride video with him an Matt Stephens done this summer '24. Just type in matt stephens andrew ridgeley and it comes up.
Made me cry as it brought back memories of my youth and how our friendship was back in the day no phone no media crap pure friendship if only kids today new how good that felt
was thinking the exact same thing, without cellphones and computers there was Greater opportunity for creativity,, MORE time for friendship, sharing and laughter. agree,, there was a great freedom we felt in those days.
The more I listen to Andrew, the more I like him as a person and also realise what an important part of Wham he actually was. He's also very articulate.
Having a friend like Andrew is quite beautiful...and rare.
The docu made me very emotional as well. Because deep down it is about a deep and loyal friendship. The one we all wish we had and is sorely lacking in today's world.
I was and still am a fan of Wham!! George and Andrew, you guys rocks always. RIP George Michael!!!🥰❤️✨🙏🏻🕊️
1:51 "It wouldn't have happened without him either" what an absolute STAR ✨ RESPECT Andrew 🕊️
Careless whisper was playing all day every day! I saw a WHAM concert in LA on their first tour. It was a phenomenon 🤷🏼♀️
What an incredibly lovely soul Andrew Ridgely is, & such a wonderful friend to George Michael 💖💖💖 *Pure Class* 💖💖💖
Andrew. A real gentleman. Wonderful interview. With George, they gave us some of the finest crafted pop music, that still remains popular today. A class act.
Andrew is a class act. Today, George’s Christmas song “Last Christmas” is still my utmost favourite Christmas song yet. I look forward each year to hearing it more than once.
I don't know why but since I watched the documentary i've been literally consumed by George's life story- I want to know what happened to him; something happened I just know it. Someone betrayed his trust as a boy and destroyed his beautful innocence- It's so heartbreaking, you can hear it in his songs.-Am I the only one who feels this way?😢
Check out his book! Its so good! A beautiful memoir and tribute to his friend! Thank you for such a gift Andrew.
Andrew is a true friend....wish i had one like him.
Mr. Andrew Ridgely, thank you for your 40 years of George Micheal 's dear friend. The Netflix documentary was indeed very emotional. The bond and trust you both had for each other is and was so real ,true, and honest. Thank you for assisting in releasing the music videos in 4k.. such a joy to watch. Just a note that you to ,are still hot 🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵 🥵 and your talent. Thank you so much for the kind, love words and music. Much love and be well 🙏😘💝
I went to the Fonal Concert at Wembley. Wonderful day, concert & memory of younger days. Very special, as are Andrew & Michael. (Never forgotten ) x
What a gentle, intelligent man Andrew is. He was generous in letting George take the limelight.
At 57 years of age I similar age to those guys and thought wham! And George Michael was awesome solo. Like millions of others I was devastated when he died. How much amazing music have we missed out on from such an amazing singer/song writers untimely death. I have watched it. Simply brilliant!!
George Michael was lucky to have such a humble, decent, down to earth, good person as a friend. He has contributed tremendously to the confidence building process of GM.
Why did they cloud up the music video.
If I were ask for a definition of Beautiful I would have to point to this man. So humble and unselfish, one word fits as above. Such a beautiful Spirit within an avatar.
Wrote by a non guy.
Having watched the excellent documentary it really struck me that Andrew was a really good friend. The kind anyone would benefit from.
A beautiful man and great friend. Wham was my Jam. Thanks Andrew for your huge heart.
Wow I knew the music but I didn't know the story. I loved the documentary and it gave me a new understanding and respect of Andrew and George and their amazing friendship. I cried too, of course. Thank you Andy for sharing your lives with us. ❤❤❤
RIP George, Andrew and you were an amazing couple. Great to see Andrew doing this. What a love and friendship for each other
It's very nice and unusual friendship on music business. Most bands and partnerships started well with so much love but on long the way end up with money troubles and jealousy issues. He never felt that way about George, thats true love between brothers supported him util he could feel comfortable to go own his own and respected his secret
Andrew so articulate and funny and the love he has for George is so special as you can see from this interview, it’s truly heartwarming.
What’s with the blurred videos? Visually irritating.
Andrew is a class act. Loved the documentary and George will forever be one of my favorite artists.
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A calm grounded man now it seems... Andrew led a peaceful life in Cornwall it seems, healthy and out of the spotlight. George had so much talent, he had to handle the fame and all the dark sides that go with it. But his legacy will live on, his beautiful songs & voice. Thank you George
Love that Andrew says Yog and he is the only person with that right.😁 Thanks to Andrew we have" the " fabulous George!!! Thanks Andrew and wish you the best life has waiting for you🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Any TRUE George Michael fan could tell he was gay in WAKE ME UP video. The cut out gloves with the eye roll was in the video and Careless Whisper in the bed with the eye roll made it CLEAR and I still loved him.
Thank you so much for posting. The Netflix doc made me a fan. Of Wham. And Andrew.
Watched the documentary- brilliant. Andrew you are a legend ♥️
Andrew is a lovely man and a great friend to George. Pity he didn’t have someone in his life like Andrew in his later years.
Absolutely brilliant watch/listen really pleased to hear and see more from Andrew again
Even though I was only a very casual fan of the group, I 100% knew that George would go solo, and ironically, I still remember where I was when I heard that “Wham had broken up.”
I grew up with them and the press was relentless with them and yet, they proved they were best friends and really cared for each other. Amazing!
What a fantastic friendship he shared with GM. Andrew has proven himself a faithful friend and confidant like no other. Respect.
In my 50s now all ways love wham Andrew respect to you sir great interview xx
There was a good doc done on George alone. I loved this group as a child. I had the biggest crush on George Michael. My cousin told me he was gay when he had the "Faith" album out. That broke my heart. I refused to believe it because at the time he was dating Brooke Shields. I came to find out she was just a beard because he later admitted it in the 90's. He will always be my baby.
Whams music will never die
NEVERRRRR...
The documentary is brilliant! Andrew is the best friend one could have and George is everything! We miss you George! Andrew is an exceptional person!💜💜💜
I wish the interviewers would stop interrupting him mid sentence. Let him finish.
Make it big! was the first album that I ever asked my parents to buy me. Definitely an underrated act and I love that they continued to be best friends even after the split. Thank you Andrew for your part in all of the magic. And I have witnessed many of today's teens listening and singing along with Wham! songs. The music is timeless and definitely catchy for all generations.
Also the Netflix documentary has the highest quality throwback clips how did they turn it all into 4K? Amazing!!!
A friend of mine, who was a big Wham fan in the 80s, didn't understand what Andrew did in the band. She always questioned Andrew's role. She was so clueless. There is more to a band than playing guitar, an instrument, or singing. There's interpersonal relationships and friendships band members have. Without Andrew, there would be no George Michael.
A 55 anni suonati adoro ancora gli Wham! e gli ascolto provando un groviglio di emozioni, spesso nostalgia per i miei (ed i loro) anni migliori ovvero gli anni 80!
Andrew is extremely well spoken.. classy guy
Andrew Ridgely, our favourite brunette😊
His smile and laughter of remembering his dear friend is infectious. The way we live forever is the love and memory carried forward by those who love us❤
He really is a role model of what a good friend is.
Truly. I am 20 years old and I'm taking notes. haha
Andrew Ridgely is such a wonderful friend and a class act. I admire him immensely.
Its such a wonderful thing and a gift in life to have such pure friendship.
Andrew is a class act always stayed loyal to George
Doesn’t change the course of history
As we all know possibly George would of been a star in his own right without wham but there definitely would not of been a wham without Andrew no careless whisper no wake me up b4 you go go just to mention a few
It just wouldn’t be the same
Andrew & wham we’re the bridge to a solo career
Not even sure if it would of happened at all
Can you imagine account George or doctor George that’s what his father wanted and Andrew changed the course of there future thank GOD ❤
I thnk I cried more when they split up, than when George died. As a yoof,, Wham were my life & probably the best time of my life. Rip George, love ya Andrew.
I saw the documentary, and it was fantastic. It made me sing, dance, choke-up and long for the 80's. I was lucky enough to be a teenager in London, England when the tsunami, that was Andrew and George, exploded onto the scene. I pierced both my ears, because of George. Andrew is a stand-up guy, and will always have a place in my heart as one half of the greatest 80's pop band: Wham!
Though there is much to learn behind the scenes of performers, Andrew appears to be very professional and respected. We need more like him. I think I appreciate their upbeat music and friendship more now than ever. A kind of comeback.I in fact love Everything She Wants and brings me joy as I walk everyday, listening to their music. Thank you Andrew for sharing so much.