GEORGE MICHAEL
When "I Want Your Sex" was released as a single in 1987, the world was forced to recognize what fans had known all along—George Michael had it. Despite attempts to ban the record in both Britain and the U.S., it skyrocketed to #1 on virtually all of the charts (pop, soul, adult contemporary) and sold more than 1.5 million copies, making it one of the few gold singles of the year.
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GEORGE MICHAEL
Dorothy Stefanski
When "I Want Your Sex" was released as a single in 1987, the world was forced to recognize what fans had known all along—George Michael had it. Despite attempts to ban the record in both Britain and the U.S., it skyrocketed to #1 on virtually all of the charts (pop, soul, adult contemporary) and sold more than 1.5 million copies, making it one of the few gold singles of the year.
George Michael has shown that he is truly a talent to be reckoned with. From his first band, The Executives, to Wham! to his current solo career, George has continually amazed critics and fans alike with the soulful genius of his R & B-tinged pop. In fact, following his concert in Sydney, Australia last year, an Aussie newspaper called him "Britain's most gifted pop musician since the Beatles." And now, after 135 shows on five continents in front of more than 2.5 million people, George is taking a well-deserved vacation to prepare for an album he has planned for later this year.
"The new album will be softer, more relaxed and acoustic," George says of his upcoming project. "There was a lot of aggression oh Faith that has now been worked out."
In the smooth R & B tradition of Motown greats Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder (both of whom, incidentally, George performed with at the 1985 Motown anniversary celebration), George will concentrate his energies on soft, heartfelt tunes. "The best songs are my ballads," he claims, and with hits like "One More Try" it's no wonder.
Once again, George will display his many talents by writing, producing and playing on his new album. If all goes well, the record should be out by late 1989. Until then, keep the faith!
