How did I miss this one. Never really liked Wham and made fun of Faith, but when I heard this song it blew me away. Half naked supermodels did increase my enjoyment of the video of course, and the irony of me checking out Cindy Crawford in the tub during his "coming out" song notwithstanding, the talent to write and create this song was amazing. But THIS performance is astonishing. I watched most of the MTV award shows back then, but somehow did not catch this until now. What an amazing performance. I do wish he could have had a happier end and was not unhealthy and sad when his time came. Astonishing talent here.
Having seen George live on all 3 of his major UK Tours(Faith,Twenty25 Live & Symphonica) I can tell you he’s 100% better than any male singer living or dead. This legend could sing Pop,Soul,Funk,Rock & all without breaking sweat. In my opinion he was the Elvis of the modern era(but wrote his own songs unlike Elvis). I miss his humour & his soul.❤️🎶✌️
What a strong powerful vocal. The arrangement is so contemporary and magical. Amazing, even after decades. Iconic as it is 🎉 Love his enigmatic, energetic, charismatic and crisp performances! RIP angel
I'm 67, I used to live for him! Ok, there was MJ,PRINCE,GEORGE ,STEVIE WONDER ELTON JOHN,BILLY JOEL.THESE WERE ICONS WE WILL NEVER HEAR MUSIC LIKE THST AGAIN.SHEER PERFECTION.
Best era of music. Especially watching moments like this. Makes me tear up remembering what I had the privilege to be apart of. I love live vocals or that acoustic aspect. And on top of that the song is super powerful. Has more meaning then one. You can really feel him meaning every word.
You know, as a little kid hearing this music, I never realized just how good George Michael’s voice was. When I hear it now as an adult, I’m utterly blown away. Just, wow.
One of The BEST live performances ever. Amazing. Even better than the original. George Michael . . . one of the handful of stars with supersonic tallent
Its 2021 and I havent heard this since it came out. I loved me some soulful George Michael. Those Europeans loved some american soul music back in the 80's.....Hall &Oats, Boy George, etc. Now, we have Adele, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith, etc.
What a genuine, badass voice. So much soul! Loved this song as a kid, and much more now. Somehow, the stripped vocals and the unique re-arrangement made it even better. Rest In peace Mr. Michael.
Since no one's going to mention it... those background singer killed it! Took this version way over the top. Kudos props ect!
God damn that boy can sing!!
How did I miss this one. Never really liked Wham and made fun of Faith, but when I heard this song it blew me away. Half naked supermodels did increase my enjoyment of the video of course, and the irony of me checking out Cindy Crawford in the tub during his "coming out" song notwithstanding, the talent to write and create this song was amazing. But THIS performance is astonishing. I watched most of the MTV award shows back then, but somehow did not catch this until now. What an amazing performance. I do wish he could have had a happier end and was not unhealthy and sad when his time came. Astonishing talent here.
This was a perfect acoustic performance. I remember this one.
This is better then the original
For sure
We were truly graced to live at the same time in history as this man. There will never be another Yog 🥲
Amen😋🔥💕💋
Dudes won’t admit it, but this song kills.
Anyone listening to this masterpiece in General 2024? 💜💜💜💜
🫡
Love this song❤️George was, no, he is still a legend❤️❤️❤️
Me ❤ my go to sane on this insane planet 🌎
Of course ❤
ALWAYS AND FOREVER !!!
💯👍🔝❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Masterpiece
Is that Deon Estus on bass? What a fine bass player he was! RIP... I believe he's jamming with George in the heaven.
He was perfect in every way.
His live voice is better than 90% of today's artists' studio voices!!!
Amen
100%
Got that right Salieri! Amen
Having seen George live on all 3 of his major UK Tours(Faith,Twenty25 Live & Symphonica) I can tell you he’s 100% better than any male singer living or dead. This legend could sing Pop,Soul,Funk,Rock & all without breaking sweat. In my opinion he was the Elvis of the modern era(but wrote his own songs unlike Elvis). I miss his humour & his soul.❤️🎶✌️
The voice of his pinky toe is even better than 90% of todays artists.
Легенда, харизма, голос, подача. Светлая память.
I am a 38 year old straight man but always loved this man from the bottom of my heart.. Love you GM
Fucjun' genius.
You don't have to be gay to love GM ahah
Iam 58 and the same as u
Wonderful masterpiece... for all music lovers!
God damn! This was strong!
awesome george! Back up singers on point too!
Such a voice!🤩
This song and his performance are epic here!!
What a strong powerful vocal. The arrangement is so contemporary and magical. Amazing, even after decades. Iconic as it is 🎉 Love his enigmatic, energetic, charismatic and crisp performances! RIP angel
yes yes yes
Wow, this is a religious experience. What a performance.
I'm 67, I used to live for him! Ok, there was MJ,PRINCE,GEORGE ,STEVIE WONDER ELTON JOHN,BILLY JOEL.THESE WERE ICONS WE WILL NEVER HEAR MUSIC LIKE THST AGAIN.SHEER PERFECTION.
Holy Moly. Hang on to your seat...
holy shit this was good. one of the best acoustic performances ive ever seen
negrophiliac AGREE!! Perfect pitch, tight vocals! Amazing
negrophiliac This the best acoustic performance ever. This is what I call talent.
I can't believe how perfectly tight the vocals are.
Xxxx 💕💕😓
Yeah and no auto-tune back then either
Yaaaas, amazing, unison
Best era of music. Especially watching moments like this. Makes me tear up remembering what I had the privilege to be apart of. I love live vocals or that acoustic aspect. And on top of that the song is super powerful. Has more meaning then one. You can really feel him meaning every word.
Back in the days when our top pop singers were also elite artists.
🎉Such a great loss to music the voice of my generation
Sang with Beautiful Conviction... The Very Best miss you Yog 💔
What a completely bad ass live performance.
I can’t get enough of this performance.....It’s by far George’s most natural version. Wish it was available as single/download.🎶❤️🕺
It's incredible. That first 10 seconds gives me chills.
Who downloads music anymore lol
@@jjmah7 Is that the best you’ve got to offer? My comment was 2 years ago. Silly boy!
@@baracuda121 huh?
Use yt to mp3 converter
Took the original, raised it to 11, blew the music industry away.
What a Man!
Jesus Christ…beyond talented.
Since watching his documentary on Netflix, I have been listening to his music everyday!
And THIS is how you sing!
RIP
I love it when he wears his hat like that. He's Hella cute. I love you George.😋❤️💋
Gone to soon 😢😢😢
this is my favorite performance of his!
I grew with his music, I grew my daughter with his music! I have never heard such voice!❤.
And you won't, his voice is so smooth and distinctive. The best😋🔥💕💋
31 years later. Such a legendary performer and performance. I miss this man's music! R.I.P George. You were truly one of the BEST to ever do it.
RIP Deon Estus, too, the bassist who's been with George from the beginning to the end. I'm sure he's jamming with George in the heaven.
The way he moved…RIP George Michael!
The epitome of coolness
Ehtereal & transcending.
Amazing version of a quality tune!
Love this version of this song
He has a voice that u want to go back and listen to over and over aga8n
100 million views would not be enough to do justice to this man!
FREEDOM LIKE A WOULD LIKE. THANCKS YOU VERY MUCH.
George Michael. Now that was one cool 😎 dude.
You know, as a little kid hearing this music, I never realized just how good George Michael’s voice was. When I hear it now as an adult, I’m utterly blown away. Just, wow.
Same. Wish I'd paid closer attention while he was still with us. He's unreal.
I was thinking the same thing.
I have exactly the same thing. Every time when I watch or listen to him now I feel I missed the boat. ❤😊
England 🏴 is a sadder place without him 🎶😢 our last legend
いい声〜💖💖💖
wow! RIP , George !
ALWAYS LISTENING 7/5/2024....YES A MASTERPIECE...
THANK YOU...MR. MICHAEL..! ❤❤❤
The best version ( for me )of Freedom that I heard
He was an absolute genius
Been waiting for real singers/musicians for 20+ years....this one is epic.
7 long years since George passed.
Love the man.
Talented beyond measure.
You are missed. ❤️
The best white soul singer EVER.....period.
When the MTV awards was just about the music. Damn I miss this. What a legend.
Yes indeed!! He left us too soon😢
Thank you for everything you have done for me!
Outstanding, He will forever be missed 😢
BEST VERSION
I miss this man’s heavenly voice.💔🥹
Nice tan, gorgeous pearly whites and a voice as smooth as a saxophone~
The unavoidable Freedom The unavoidable George Michael Beautiful voice great composer
Just hit me after all these years... this was his coming out the closest song. RIP Baby😢❤💔
This is probably the best live performance of any song that I’ve ever heard 👌
I've said it a million times since I first heard this!
R.I.P. You magnificent being.
He had the most beautiful voice ever.
PERFECT!!
I have to watch this at least once a day ❤ just beautiful
One of The BEST live performances ever. Amazing. Even better than the original.
George Michael . . . one of the handful of stars with supersonic tallent
Such a talented kiddo..I hope he is at peace.
I envy every back up singer that ever had the joy of singing with George Michael. What a voice and spirit! Just a one of a kind
This is the best of the best performance of Freedom by GM. I miss him every single day.
You can tell he put his heart and soul into this performance
Yeees he did
I miss George Michael. RIP😪
Its 2021 and I havent heard this since it came out. I loved me some soulful George Michael. Those Europeans loved some american soul music back in the 80's.....Hall &Oats, Boy George, etc. Now, we have Adele, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith, etc.
2023 Legend George Michael 🔥 . What a voice what a legacy . Best male singer by far .
Best version of this song out there. Such a talent...
It’s joy and pain at the same time! Thank you George ❤❤❤
Great voice..
His voice... Never get tired. Miss you George.
September 2022 Love you dear George. You will live in out hearts forever!!!!!!!
24 years later and still Goosebumps. Show me an Artist from today who will do that with their current crap in 20+ yrs.
@buzzfunk I totally agree. There is a pretty good few nowadays but it’s slim lol
No one could ever come close to his greatness !!!!
SZA, Dua Lipa, the weekend, Britney Spears
Right. lol. @@dkanna4551
Great performance 😍💖💝
my favorite performance..
RIP.
amen
goodbye George Michael 25 12 2016
claudia Bassani Mine too ! R.I.P. George Michael
sonya bell Mine too ! R.I.P. George Michael 💙
Absolutely. Saw it when it first aired on television.
Someone else said this how does this guy make the live version better than the album version. What an amazing artist.
Love ,Love,Love George forever, no one can ever compare with the greatness of this man ❤
God he's just perfect. What a performance.
Off the scale soul . Food for my soul never forgotten. I'm still gutted
ありがとうございますMTVライブ！
thank you MTV live！
Best acoustic performance ever!
What a cool dude he was
Good god, that voice is something else! A true musical masterpiece.
What a genuine, badass voice. So much soul!
Loved this song as a kid, and much more now. Somehow, the stripped vocals and the unique re-arrangement made it even better.
Rest In peace Mr. Michael.
Oozing badassery
I love this performance of Freedom the best. Such a good soul. Carry on, Mr. Panayioutis
What an amazing version. They look like they're having such fun.
SIMPLY AMAZING!!! ;)
***** yes its just too much even 25 years later