Remembering George Michael

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I can't say that I was a super big fan, however over the past couple of years especially, I started discovering more and more songs by George Michael that I enjoy. For example I didn't know that "Careless Whisper" was his, or "Wake me up before you go-go" (Wham!). I really did enjoy the sound of his voice he had this sort of unique, identifiable quality. I remember watching the video for "Fast Love" and have a 90s flash back, I remember liking the song before I knew what it was about. I remember thinking how Michael in the video reminded me of the appearance of this person I knew. If the person and I were in touch I would have told him that. He'd have probably liked it. I remember telling a friend , recently, that I was surprised that Michael was gay -- after doing a little research on him. Of course that's like me - apparently he had been "out" as they call it - for many years by the time I made my big discovery. Also the irony of it. Does anyone else find it esp. concerning that the guy who sang "Last Christmas" died on Christmas day? Or that I think he was 53 and a half exactly. (Born June 25) ? Well my heart goes out to Michael's friends and family during this time. Here is a video of a prank involving the saxophone riff from "Careless Whisper" -- I especially like when he goes to the grocery store. No rudeness intended, the actually video makes me sad and this one makes me smile - so here's hoping that it brings a smile to other's faces too.