George Michael RIP
Discussion
Eric Mc said:
I wish I could sing like him.
Oh, but you can Eric....you can.I think the best thing for you to do - today - is to video yourself performing a tribute version of Careless Whisper, upload it to YouTube and share it with us.
It might help the more emotionally repressed on the thread finally let the tears flow.
RIP GM.
eharding said:
Eric Mc said:
I wish I could sing like him.
Oh, but you can Eric....you can.I think the best thing for you to do - today - is to video yourself performing a tribute version of Careless Whisper, upload it to YouTube and share it with us.
It might help the more emotionally repressed on the thread finally let the tears flow.
RIP GM.
GloverMart said:
El stovey said:
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hstewie said:
hstewie said:J4CKO said:
I think it is just a small part of your childhood and past has gone
Thats's how I see it too tbh. I can't say I was a huge fan of his music in that I've never bought an album of his or gone out of my way to listen to his music but when I switched on Sky and they were playing the old stuff it's odd how it took me back.It's a shame how the thread's gone but all too predictable, there are some bitter people on here.
The lack of empathy displayed by the same posters time and time again is now normal on here. They even complain about people criticising them for doing it on every thread when someone dies. You'd think they might realise there might be something a bit wrong with the way they are wired and stfu but that would take the self awareness they're missing.
There are a great many reports and studies about the decreasing empathy in young people. It's certainly obvious on here. Why on earth would you come in a thread dedicated to someone dying just to tell everyone you don't care and complain about others being upset?
"Recreational grieving", it was called. Er, no, it's a thread about someone famous that died yesterday and many people that grew up with his music want to post about him. No one is crying, this isn't Lady Diana all over again, it's just that maybe a lot of people would like to share what GM meant to them via his music.
The most "impressive" post was the one where somebody claimed their superiority by saying they grieved about kids dying of cancer & the atrocities in Aleppo as well as the Russian plane crashing rather than a celebrity nobody really knew. "Ooh, look at me. The stuff I get sad about is far better than what YOU get sad about!". Bloody hell, I hadn't realised it was a competition!
Of course I'm sad about all of that but I have no connection to Aleppo / Russia as most of us haven't....So seeing as this is a GM tribute thread (or was until the infantile jokes and troubled posters started posting), my thoughts. Brilliant songwriter, an unbelievable voice and a back catalogue that anyone would be proud of. Five years older than me so clearly my generation.....remember sneaking into nightclubs at age 16 or 17 and dancing to the Wham stuff, trying to emulate them. Then, his rebirth into a solo career that saw him write and perform some absolute humdingers. Not sure what my favourite would be, maybe his solo version of "Freedom", which is impossible to listen to without your feet moving.
RIP George.
J4CKO said:
I dont think anyone is grieving, except his friends, family and those who are really big fans of his, I thought he did some good songs over the years and was talented but grieving, no, I didnt know him.
I think it is just a small part of your childhood and past has gone, realistically if he is alive or dead it doesnt make much difference to most as if nobody told us, we would be none the wiser, same with any of them really, enjoyed their work over the years but that all still exists and will continue to be played, no new work (well I guess whatever he had worked on will get released) but thats about it, I never bought a George Michael Album or anything Wham did but I dont mind hearing it on the radio.
It is sad that he was only 53, seven years older than me, kind of reminds you that you arent immortal either and once you get past forty all bets are off, I think a lot of these younger celeb deaths are due to being in that world, the lifestyle and all that comes with it, I suspect he may well have lived to a normal age if he was just an accountant or mechanic, but he has had issues over the years so though this was a surprise, perhaps not as much as it could be, he fell out of a moving car a while back, dont know how anyone in their right mind could do that, he crashed into a photo shop, he had Pneumonia plus other incidents, most folk dont generally have that many of those type of incidents in their lives.
Also, as has been mentioned, there are indeed more famous people, who are getting old, Zsa Zsa Gabor had been a creaking gate since I was a teenager, Lemmy did well to make it to seventy, my grandma is trucking on at 91 but then she has never drunk a whole bottle of Jack Daniels in a day and to my knowledge doesnt use Amphetamines.
I wish people would stop going on about 2016 being the problem and thinking that when 2017 starts it will be any different, it makes no odds.
Good post I think it is just a small part of your childhood and past has gone, realistically if he is alive or dead it doesnt make much difference to most as if nobody told us, we would be none the wiser, same with any of them really, enjoyed their work over the years but that all still exists and will continue to be played, no new work (well I guess whatever he had worked on will get released) but thats about it, I never bought a George Michael Album or anything Wham did but I dont mind hearing it on the radio.
It is sad that he was only 53, seven years older than me, kind of reminds you that you arent immortal either and once you get past forty all bets are off, I think a lot of these younger celeb deaths are due to being in that world, the lifestyle and all that comes with it, I suspect he may well have lived to a normal age if he was just an accountant or mechanic, but he has had issues over the years so though this was a surprise, perhaps not as much as it could be, he fell out of a moving car a while back, dont know how anyone in their right mind could do that, he crashed into a photo shop, he had Pneumonia plus other incidents, most folk dont generally have that many of those type of incidents in their lives.
Also, as has been mentioned, there are indeed more famous people, who are getting old, Zsa Zsa Gabor had been a creaking gate since I was a teenager, Lemmy did well to make it to seventy, my grandma is trucking on at 91 but then she has never drunk a whole bottle of Jack Daniels in a day and to my knowledge doesnt use Amphetamines.
I wish people would stop going on about 2016 being the problem and thinking that when 2017 starts it will be any different, it makes no odds.
He was the soundtrack to some of the great years in my life.
I remember the the summer of 82. Earning money, independence with a car, dating girls, Wham! on the cassette player as we drove around and did other stufff. Good times. I sort of related to him too: he like me was half-Greek; he liked chasing women...
Never got to see him in concert though.
I remember the the summer of 82. Earning money, independence with a car, dating girls, Wham! on the cassette player as we drove around and did other stufff. Good times. I sort of related to him too: he like me was half-Greek; he liked chasing women...
Never got to see him in concert though.
A couple of good articles from the Grauniad...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/d...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/dec/26/geor...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/d...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/dec/26/geor...
Yes- it is rather strange noting the reactions to George Michael's passing. Which will remind many "baby boomers" of their advancing years.
For me, growing up with the likes of Bowie, Rick Parfitt, George Michael et al is that when ever their songs are played -I can always recall what period of my life they marked, hence why I feel a sense of personal attachment to these persons.
Therefore, I can only thank and offer my respect to these wonderful musicians for their contributions to both the UK's musical heritage and my own personal enjoyment.
For me, growing up with the likes of Bowie, Rick Parfitt, George Michael et al is that when ever their songs are played -I can always recall what period of my life they marked, hence why I feel a sense of personal attachment to these persons.
Therefore, I can only thank and offer my respect to these wonderful musicians for their contributions to both the UK's musical heritage and my own personal enjoyment.
Welshbeef said:
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Careless Wisper inspired me to play the sax - I simply wanted to be able to replicate that solo (still trying
).
Knock yourself outCareless Wisper inspired me to play the sax - I simply wanted to be able to replicate that solo (still trying
). Despite him being remembered for that truly amazing voice, his lyrics bordered on the sublime.
"Praying For Time" is as close to perfection as pop has got in my opinion. Didn't know he wrote "Careless Whisper" so young either so thanks to whoever posted up that info. I'll enjoy clicking through the links people have posted so far a little later when I have more time.
"Praying For Time" is as close to perfection as pop has got in my opinion. Didn't know he wrote "Careless Whisper" so young either so thanks to whoever posted up that info. I'll enjoy clicking through the links people have posted so far a little later when I have more time.
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Despite him being remembered for that truly amazing voice, his lyrics bordered on the sublime.
"Praying For Time" is as close to perfection as pop has got in my opinion. Didn't know he wrote "Careless Whisper" so young either so thanks to whoever posted up that info. I'll enjoy clicking through the links people have posted so far a little later when I have more time.
He wrote " Careless whisper " but gave the rights to Andrew Ridgley as a gift when he departed Wham ."Praying For Time" is as close to perfection as pop has got in my opinion. Didn't know he wrote "Careless Whisper" so young either so thanks to whoever posted up that info. I'll enjoy clicking through the links people have posted so far a little later when I have more time.
The royalties on that song must be worth fortunes year in year out .
GloverMart said:
Quite, their posts puzzle me.
"Recreational grieving", it was called. Er, no, it's a thread about someone famous that died yesterday and many people that grew up with his music want to post about him. No one is crying, this isn't Lady Diana all over again, it's just that maybe a lot of people would like to share what GM meant to them via his music.
The most "impressive" post was the one where somebody claimed their superiority by saying they grieved about kids dying of cancer & the atrocities in Aleppo as well as the Russian plane crashing rather than a celebrity nobody really knew. "Ooh, look at me. The stuff I get sad about is far better than what YOU get sad about!". Bloody hell, I hadn't realised it was a competition! Of course I'm sad about all of that but I have no connection to Aleppo / Russia as most of us haven't....
So seeing as this is a GM tribute thread (or was until the infantile jokes and troubled posters started posting), my thoughts. Brilliant songwriter, an unbelievable voice and a back catalogue that anyone would be proud of. Five years older than me so clearly my generation.....remember sneaking into nightclubs at age 16 or 17 and dancing to the Wham stuff, trying to emulate them. Then, his rebirth into a solo career that saw him write and perform some absolute humdingers. Not sure what my favourite would be, maybe his solo version of "Freedom", which is impossible to listen to without your feet moving.
RIP George.
Thank you. My thoughts entirely, except my favourite song would be 'Praying for Time'. Some of those posting on here are and always will be a waste of skin."Recreational grieving", it was called. Er, no, it's a thread about someone famous that died yesterday and many people that grew up with his music want to post about him. No one is crying, this isn't Lady Diana all over again, it's just that maybe a lot of people would like to share what GM meant to them via his music.
The most "impressive" post was the one where somebody claimed their superiority by saying they grieved about kids dying of cancer & the atrocities in Aleppo as well as the Russian plane crashing rather than a celebrity nobody really knew. "Ooh, look at me. The stuff I get sad about is far better than what YOU get sad about!". Bloody hell, I hadn't realised it was a competition!
Of course I'm sad about all of that but I have no connection to Aleppo / Russia as most of us haven't....So seeing as this is a GM tribute thread (or was until the infantile jokes and troubled posters started posting), my thoughts. Brilliant songwriter, an unbelievable voice and a back catalogue that anyone would be proud of. Five years older than me so clearly my generation.....remember sneaking into nightclubs at age 16 or 17 and dancing to the Wham stuff, trying to emulate them. Then, his rebirth into a solo career that saw him write and perform some absolute humdingers. Not sure what my favourite would be, maybe his solo version of "Freedom", which is impossible to listen to without your feet moving.
RIP George.
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Despite him being remembered for that truly amazing voice, his lyrics bordered on the sublime.
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Even in his Wham days he hit the mark. I still can sing all the words to Wham Rap because they really summed up how I felt then..
I'm sad because his songs really were part of my youth and I'm reminded about those days and how they're long gone
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