This Video Is LEGENDARY!!! | GEORGE MICHAEL - "Freedom '90" | REACTION & ANALYSIS
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This song is a master class in how to give your record company the finger while fulfilling your contract!
Love that ☝️
Fuck yeh! He showed them.
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How? Please
@@lucylu9624 He made a music video not being in it. He sings and female and male supermodels lip sing to his words in a song.
Getting a brand-new face is a metaphor for MTV reinventing him after WHAM broke up. George getting all these super models to lip sync the song was just his way thumbing his nose to Sony. He had to produce new music, but his contract did not state he had to be in the music video.
Didn't George also have a "nose job" tho? Unless it's totally my imagination, I've always thought that his nose looks different from the early Wham days to later when he started his post-Wham solo career.
No, Andrew Ridgeley did.
To have Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Tatjana Patitz all together doin´ lipsync in your video, who another else could? Millenials, you wouldn´t understand.
Well we do and we wish we were around when George Michael was the best of the decade. Don’t judge that we wouldn’t understand 😊
But you are right how awesome it is haha 😆
He wanted all 5, or none at all. They had just collectively, been on the cover of Paris Vogue magazine & we’re in very high demand.
You must find his autobiographical film. It’s called Freedom. He did the entire thing, up until the last segment. He had passed away, and if I’m not mistaken, his sister had the final chapter completed. George didn’t live long enough to complete it.
It’s excellent!
Totally! They wouldn’t understand .. No matter how we try to explain. A definite “had to be there “ situation. Boy did they miss out. I even knew then how special the time was and how nobody would ever understand in the future .. Magical AF⭐️🤍⭐️
@@judemay2849 Well said, we should never make assumptions.
Can’t go wrong with any George Michael song. He is such a Legend!!What a loss to the music industry. Love him🥰
This song was HUGE and these women DOMINATED in the 90's - Linda, Naomi, Christy, Cindy and Tatjana!
....and the male model...JOHN PEARSON....he is STILL in SHOCK about how the PLANET....RESPONDED to the video...
Apparently, Linda got paid more than 10K for this, as she got her ass out of bed….
I guess you need to watch the video for “Faith” to get the references to the jacket etc. & despite George’s rejection of that image, Faith is a great song! ❤️ George Michael. So pleased I got to see him live before he was taken from us xx
Sometimes I think us children of the 90s are spoiled musically. There was so much great talent, and absolutely epic performances in the 90s, it makes some music today pale in comparison.
I feel the same....I grew up listening to the 80's and 90's music....not only from my country.. Argentina...but from British and American Giants....it's hard to top that...
Very interesting what you say about being exceptionally attractive. Melissa Etheridge said in a article I read that she was a massive fan of George. She said what made her sad was that a lot of people could not get past how gorgeous he was long enough to just listen to what a phenomenal songwriter and composer he was.
I love the fact that George was fighting against being a “pretty face”, and managed to usher in the age of the supermodel. It was no small feat to get 5 of the biggest faces on the planet together for a video shoot- especially when all these women were from different agencies ( Claudia Schiffer was also asked to be in the video and her agency flatly said, “NO”.) George got the idea from a British Vogue cover by Peter Lindbergh featuring the 5 models in this video ( Naomi, Linda, Christy, Tatiana and Cindy ). In the only industry where women are paid more - the female models made 4 times more than the male models featured, and the guys were also asked to do a full day of reshoots for nothing. Hands down one of my top 3 videos ever. David Fincher is a genius.
David Fincher made made amazing videos for Michael Jackson and Madonna. You can immediately tell it’s him.
George was very autobiographical. That’s one of the reasons I love him so much and have always been drawn to his lyrics. If you were a lifelong fan then you knew every phase that he went through in his life. Struggles with loneliness, struggles with Sony, bereavement and loss, times when he was super happy and times where his heart hurt because of war hunger, conflict. He was always raw and transparent. He never had a song that I know of, that had filler lyrics. All his lyrics made sense and told you his true story. I love him so much because he left us a beautiful catalog of music. Even more, he was just a loving selfless human being. The amount of money he gave away to so many causes without needing that pat on the back by the media or his peers says a lot. Please please keep discovering more of his music. The evolution of his songwriting is mind blowing. His voice aged so beautifully. Kissing a fool, Cowboys and Angels, Spinning the Wheel, You have Been Loved, are absolutely gorgeous.
Great reaction! If you haven't already, check out "Kissing a Fool" (made before this song) and "Praying for Time" (made after this song). 2 of my most faves. He was the first concert I ever went to Vancouver, BC. RIP George - you made this world a better place, we miss you.
No George never had plastic surgery. He actually said he was against doing anything to himself. What he meant by that line was that he was telling the boys at MTV he had a brand face because he was no longer going to be that sex symbol that he was during the faith era. His brand new face was basically being true to himself and writing the kind of music and not parading himself anymore for the camera.
Christy Turlington's face is mesmerizing, a real work of art.
.....NAOMI has said that GEORGE....was SPELLBOUND by CHRISTY....on the set....
And LINDA❤
Marc Ronson (Uptown Funk producer) called this album the Mona Lisa of Albums. He's right. Iconic song, lyrics, video, visuals. Never been topped. The jacket, jukebox and guitar are from Faith video and he blows them up. No plastic surgery. Brand new face is figurative.
Anton, you should watch his statement after the Sony court case, George said he wrote the songs , produced the songs and recorded the songs, but the songs will always belong to Sony. This is why he wasn’t in the video, it was an F you to Sony.
Great Reaction. This song goes even deeper. Yes, It relates to his image and his contract. However, getting even more personal, I believe its his coming out song. Even though those short shorts and neon gloves, and everything about "Wake Me Up (Before You Go)" is a dead giveaway, George Michael was still very much a heterosexual six symbol icon. He was not out yet. Back then, that was a BIG deal. It could potentially ruin your career, and even your life to an extent - much more than today, or even in the past 10 years.
"Gotta have some faith in the sound
It's the one good thing that I've got
I won't let you down
So please don't give me up"
These lyrics above are like a contract with himself and to his audience. Hey, Im gay, my music speaks for itself, and its still genuine and true.
"But today the way I play the game is not the same, no way
Think I'm gonna get me some happy
I think there's something you should know
(I think it's time I told you so)
There's something deep inside of me
(There's someone else I've got to be)"
This is pretty blatant in coming out - being someone else, that was hidden inside him. "Gonna get me some happy" - another word for gay. He could have chosen to phrase that any other way.
Also the album title "Listen Without Prejudice" very much fits his feeling of being a closeted gay man, but living as a heterosexual sex symbol
George Michael was an absolute gem 💎 I really wish you would check out his song" kissing a fool" ✌️ have a blessed day 🌻
Ah, the era of the super model. We all knew these models Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, etc. by name. Fitting that he used these people to mouth the lyrics. I bet they felt the same way.
George Michael = Super Star ✨💖✨ with THE "Super Models" in HIS exquisite music video!!!! Perfection!!! 💋
this monster masterpiece of a video was directed by the ever amazing David Fincher,it looks just like all of his movies,so classy,unique & timeless.
the perfect companion for a true classic like this. 🖤
Anton, you've made my heart happy, thank you!! The jacket, jukebox and guitar were all used in his video for Faith when he redid his image. Blowing them up was so bad ass, he was so bad ass. Who else would make a song and music video (Outside) about his own arrest that was a huge f u to to the Beverly Hills police that entrapped him... allegedly? He was a genius lyricist and that's what he wanted to be known for the most. Yes, he was gorgeous but he didn't think so which I think said so much about him as a man. Talking about his charity after he died my fave was when he was watching a game show where the couple wanted to use the winnings to fund IVF treatment to have a baby. They lost. George immediately called the show and requested to anonymously donate what they needed. He gave somebody the gift of life, his work with the homeless, HIV/AIDS... he saved so many. The world shit on him because of his addictions. I think it was the only way he could handle life, though obviously he needed therapy and he DID get clean. Just too late. My fave GM songs are hands down A Different Corner (which is my fave of all time, any artist) and Spinning The Wheel. I also adore Freeek just because it was a very cheeky song that highlighted how much of a freak he was...lol. Jesus To A Child is special because it's another one of those unflinching pieces that shows his grief at losing his partner to HIV/AIDS. It's very special to me personally. His entire album Older was dedicated to his partner and was absolutely phenomenal. There's so, so many gems from him. White Light was this amazing piece he wrote that, to me, showed he still had it even though he died about 5 years later. Which also makes it very painful to listen to.
I searched reactions to this song. The first 3, I couldn’t even get through the first 2 minutes of them for many reasons. Then I found this.
You grasped the intention of the lyrics in no time. He was in conflict with Sony. They wanted the “Wham” version, but he wasn’t a boy any more. He was a man, and an extremely talented one. If I’m not mistaken, this was the last contractional album he made with them. Years of court hearings, but he finally got out of his contract.
He then went on to record much of his best. R.I.P. George. You carved your path, lived your life, and many of us hold your music deep in our hearts and souls. ♥️✌️🎶
George was such an awesome writer and Praying for Time is a masterpiece and my favorite song from George
This is my favorite video of all time!!!
It's so beautiful and this time in George's career was such a huge deal.
Lyrics:
I won't let you down
I will not give you up
Gotta have some faith in the sound
It's the one good thing that I've got
I won't let you down
So please don't give me up
Because I would really, really love to stick around
Oh, yeah
Heaven knows I was just a young boy
Didn't know what I wanted to be (Didn't know what I wanted to be)
I was every little hungry schoolgirl's pride and joy
And I guess it was enough for me (And I guess it was enough for me)
To win the race, a prettier face
Brand new clothes and a big fat place
On your rock and roll TV (Rock and roll TV)
But today the way I play the game is not the same, no way
Think I'm gonna get me some happy
I think there's something you should know
(I think it's time I told you so)
There's something deep inside of me
(There's someone else I've got to be)
Take back your picture in a frame
(Take back your singing in the rain)
I just hope you understand
Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
All we have to do now
Is take these lies and make them true somehow
All we have to see
Is that I don't belong to you and you don't belong to me, yeah yeah
Freedom (I won't let you down)
Freedom (I will not give you up)
Freedom (Gotta have some faith in the sound)
You've got to give what you take (It's the one good thing that I've got)
Freedom (I won't let you down)
Freedom (So please don't give me up)
Freedom ('Cause I would really)
You've got to give what you take (really love to stick around)
Heaven knows we sure had some fun, boy
What a kick just a buddy and me (What a kick just a buddy and me)
We had every big-shot goodtime band on the run, boy
We were living in a fantasy (We were living in a fantasy)
We won the race, got out of the place
Went back home, got a brand new face for the boys on MTV (Boys on MTV)
But today the way I play the game has got to change, oh yeah
Now I'm gonna get myself happy
I think there's something you should know
(I think it's time I stopped the show)
There's something deep inside of me
(There's someone I forgot to be)
Take back your picture in a frame
(Don't think that I'll I be back again)
I just hope you understand
Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
All we have to do now
Is take these lies and make them true somehow
All we have to see
Is that I don't belong to you and you don't belong to me, yeah yeah
Freedom (I won't let you down)
Freedom (I will not give you up)
Freedom (Gotta have some faith in the sound)
You got to give what you take
(It's the one good thing that I've got)
Freedom (I won't let you down)
Freedom (So please don't give me up)
Freedom ('Cause I would really)
You got to give what you take (really love to stick around)
Well, it looks like the road to heaven
But it feels like the road to hell
When I knew which side my bread was buttered
I took the knife as well
Posing for another picture
Everybody's got to sell
But when you shake your ass
They notice fast
And some mistakes were build to last
That's what you get
(That's what you get)
I say that's what you get
(I say that's what you get for changing your mind)
That's what you get for changing your mind
(That's what you get)
(That's what you get) And after all this time
I just hope you understand
Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
All we have to do now
Is take these lies and make them true somehow
All we have to see
Is that I don't belong to you
And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah
Freedom (Oh)
Freedom
(My) Freedom
You've gotta give for what you take
Freedom (I'll hold on to my)
Freedom
(My) Freedom
You got to give what, to give what, give what you take
Yeah!
You got to give what, give to what, to give
May not be what you want from me
Just the way it's got to be
Lose the face now
I've got to live
Hello Anton
I was on TH-cam as I am everyday and I'm a long time fan of George Michael.
That's how I came across your reaction video for George Michael's song Freedom 90.
I was watching your reaction video add towards the second part of the song where George says he went back home got a brand new face for the boys at MTV.
George isn't talking about plastic surgery. What he's referring to is back in the middle 80s he was the lead singer of a very popular British duo called Wham.
In 1986 Wham had their final concert on June 28 1986 at Wembley stadium in London England.
After that George would pursue solo career. What George meant by a whole face when George left he wanted a more mature different look from what people remembered him for when he was the lead singer of Wham you wanted something that was totally his own but on a more mature level that's what he meant by a whole new face
The jacket that you see burning was in his video Faith.
In regards to freedom the whole song basically is pretty much like what he loved what he did as an artist but he wanted to be and it didn't work out that. And when George it had enough he told his record company Sony he wasn't going to promote his new album listen without prejudice no interviews no videos no concerts no publicity of any kind.
The album faith had been such a huge success that it and all he basically was asking for was just a little time to absorb it all and then move forward but they didn't want to do that.
Sony forced his hand and that's why he took the steps of not promoting the album listen without prejudice.
Don't misunderstand me it wasn't because he was trying to be arrogant because he was already a you'd stop he just wanted a little bit of breathing room and when you're in the music business they don't want to give you that.
When you're red-hot meaning your songs are climbing the charts at record speed your videos are going to number one.
The albums are selling out in the store your concerts are sold out. It means you're doing a great job because you're making the music business big money not just for them but for you too.
But it's not easy the oddest is away from home a lot of times I mean a lot of artists play well over 300 shows a year.
The only time they really get time off at least here in the states is during the winter and they don't even really get it then especially when your new.
And sadly there's so much that goes on before the actual concert itself takes place.
The fans they may see what goes on back stage before the show on TV.
But the cameras don't show everything.
"FREEDOM 90" Was his Clever way to communicate Truly against "SONY" Period!! True Fans..Got It! And revolted against the BS!! Thx For Seeing the Real George Michael that we Appreciated his Genius!
George is so bloody good and this video brings a lot of memories back. I Recommend by George Michael "I can't make you love me (Live)", "A Different Corner ( Live On BBC Parkinson Show)" and the video of "Kissing a Fool" , fantastic songs and performances by George.
Yes!! Another great George Micheal song.We`ll continue to miss him ,but will always have the magic of his wonderful music.Such a lovely man too.
Major 🖕🏽 to Sony in a classy way!! 👏🏽
The Supermodel ruled during this time.
Genius!! ❤👍🏽
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, George Michael was seen first as a teen bopper (Wham!) and then a sex symbol (Faith), but it wasn't until Listen without Prejudice vo. 1 that the audience could truly see GM for the great musician and lyrist that he was. He was one of the greatest musicians of our time, and I wish more people can see it. To truly appreciate his talent, you just need to read the songs that he wrote like Freedom 90.
HEAL THE PAIN is a GEM of a song from his LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE Album that is Brilliant but Underrated - worth a reaction
This song was about him being locked in a contract with SONY music which he wanted to leave as he wasn’t getting more creative control on what he could or not do. It was a big deal as it went to the high court in London. Unfortunately he lost. But he was let go after a short while anyway as it was not working between the two.
He chose to stop making music for quite a while because he didn't want the profit to go to Sony.
I've only met him 3 times but I know he'd hate the crap you're banging on about
Great song ❤️. Father Figure is one of my all time favorite songs. Careless Whisper, Faith. George was a true music icon.
One More Try by George Michael is amazing. I highly recommend it
RIP George Michael. My favorite song from him. Nice reaction Anton. Thought you were taking some time off?
I like that because is kind a of like all god's people from queen! Deep message and really nice harmonies
My top 3 favorite songs from him: Father Figure (unplugged), Star People (unplugged), Spinning The Wheel
Deon Estus coming in with one of my favorite Wham/George bass lines. Glad you liked the song!
Seasons of us. Perfectly said ☀️
Hi, Some time, no see! Great to hear your reaction to George again. For me, you are right on target & It makes me feel very happy to know of another great new fan of George's. It seems as though you're getting the picture of a great human being, as well as a magnificent singer/songwriter, arranger, producer, director, creator, & so on. Let's just say he did It all, 110 %. I really hope that you are intrigued enough to learn more about George. He truly has been a gift to me, & I for one am so grateful that in my lifetime I'd find someone to respect, admire, care so much about, & help me believe more in humanity, someone who cares for others as he cares for himself. There's so much to say about George he's my little piece of heaven here on earth! LOL my friend, till next time! Remember George & Listen to the Music!😁🎶😘💝
I mean ..iconic! Not only this applies to George Michael but the music video in itself is iconic... bringing together all the supermodels like Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford among others all in one Iconic music video. Luv luv luv this song. ❤️❤️❤️
David Fincher directed. All the supermodels of the time.
Btw “new face” means like a mask he didn’t ever have surgery but put on a mask for the boys at mtv (probably double meaning between the imagine but also his sexuality)
Best music vids from 90s in my opinion 😀
David Finches directed this! He was a superstar video director before moving to feature films! So many amazing videos!
I am. We are all still growing, still learning, questioning and evolving!
Freedom. He was coming out and telling us everything, and we had no idea.
Some of us caught it, and I was so proud of him. Miss you George, RIP.
George his music was the book of his live.... when something happend to him he game back whit the greatest song.....suts a genereus...intelligent loving human being..... musical genius.....he was suts a great songwriter and producer... perfectionist....whit the most beautiful soul smooth voice... George sold over 120 million records worldwide ,that's making him one of the bestselling artist of all time.....i mean how great of an artist are you than......who can say that thil this day..... can't believe its almost 6 years sinds he is gone....heaven stole way to early..and i miss him ❤️🙏
Linda Evangelista, Christie Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz. The Greatest and Original Supermodels in one video. When this came out I flipped my lid over this video It was on constant repeat. Also another great voice, brilliant live as well.
As for you, dude, just be yourself :) For me, when I need to smile, I just watch you react to stuff nd you can tell if you like it, your smile becomes infectious and you will make others smile. We all grow and change and as we experience things we ride those waves and become different guises of ourselves depending on what we have going on around us. I'm a composer and have to work all over the place, and people always think, oh he's this or that, but really, only I truly know who I am and then the people who matter come next.
Like the honesty, subbed, let's see the journey
Love your chat after the video your honesty views perception big up. Channel so good too thank you.
Fantastic reaction 😁😁😁😁 Love it
Jesus to a child
This was also in the midst of George’s fight with Sony. They wanted him to be a certain type of pop star and he wanted his music to speak for itself. The “face” lyric is about how George changed his image from feminine boy when he was with Wham! to this new created image his label told him would make him a star. He’s saying the constraint of keeping up that image and focusing on that above the music was killing him.
His next few albums would step away from that image focused idea and focus soley on the music. Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 was the immediate result of that fight and for many of us its his best album.
Not to dismiss Faith at all. Faith was groundbreaking. So many amazing singles that were cutting edge with the latest advancements in music technology at the time. Monkey and Hard Day are my favorites. But his labels idea of how to market it was the disconnect. Watch your own video of the first single. You called it hilarious and immediately commented on Georges Butt shots. You are not alone. The song is not meant to be hilarious and the message was lost because of the video. That’s what started his legal battle with his label…which he lost. Knowing that, listen to his later albums and you can literally track that pain.
YOU NAILED IT!!!!!!!
SELF REFLECTIVE!!!!!
HEWAS IN TRANSFORMATION!!!!!!!
I remember hearing this for the first time realizing he was shedding his shallow former image!!!!!!!!!❤❤
The mtv unplugged version is great ❤️
To me as a photographer this has always been one of my favourite videos ever
This is an iconic video with all the 90s supermodels no sign of George at all and directed by David Fincher
What you have here is the very pinnacle of Pop. It's simply perfection in every way possible.
His voice is perfect, the arrangement is perfect, you can dance to it, but it means something. He's subverting the Pop music industry in a Pop record. Just genius.
The best Pop record ever made. Oh yes .... did I mention the video?
I like that he doesn't let himself off of the hook in this song. I think my favorite stretch of the song lyrically is when he says "It looks like the road to heaven but it feels like the road to hell. I knew which way my bread was buttered and I took the knife as well." He was just as much to blame I think as anyone else post-WHAM in his image, how he was marketed and viewed. Apart from the everything else which is great, the lyrics are very honest.
Wow, GREAT line. That hits hard.
I've listened to this song for 30 plus (oy) years and 1st time I've ever seen the lyrics, I could never make out that part about buttered bread, i only ever understood the knife part TY!
I just love the video itself too. The visuals are so great, he achieved so much just by playing with shadow and light.
I love that you really reacted to the true meaning of this song. Most people miss that truth. ❤
ADORE THIS MAN, SUCH A HUMBLE, CARING, RESILIENT HEART-MIND-SPIRIT.
This is one of my favourite George Michael songs, along with the one that started it all (& that started the reason for THIS song - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - "& when you shake your _ss, they notice fast, some mistakes were built to last." One of the things that we loved about George MIchael was his free spirited joyful dancing in that song. Most "white" guys in the 80s couldn't dance - not throwing their hips into it like George Michael did - then again he was Greek, so that might explain why he wasn't "white boy standard" or else because he was gay.
This song not only had great lyrics, vocals & music, (& visuals - esp. for the guys [or lesbians]) but was also great because it DID prove George Michael's point. His point was that HIS TALENT could make a song popular, all on its own. It wasn't his face or dance moves that were needed (although they don't hurt!) This song WAS popular - even though NOT ONE SINGLE FACE in this video was George Michael's.
One of the best lines at the very end, "May not be what you want from me... This the way it's gotta be!"
George was working on a new album with Niel Rodgers when he passed away...!!! He was full of projects... Makes his death even sadder... He had sooooooooooooo much to create with his fantastic talent...! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
🤘❤🤘 Sweet Reaction!
Truly some beautiful people.... 😊
Awesome fun vid. Nice to see supermodels Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell. Great song. Danceable and powerful lyrics.
You have to listen to the entire Faith album. It's truly amazing!
The lyrics and sound choice.
This album truly shows the genius of this incredibly talented man.
R. I. P. to an absolute legend 🙌🔥🖤
Hey Anton you seem like a goog guy but the bass line truly makes this song. Deon Estus RIP. Died 2021. He was with George since WHAM!
Twitter when he died;
Estus played bass with many notable musicians, including Tina Turner, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Frank Zappa and Annie Lennox."
His friends and fellow musicians are sharing their memories of him today: ‘He made everything fun…champagne on ice, frisbee and seemingly endless laughter’," the post reads. "His wonderful spirit and his talent will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Deon."
The official Twitter account for George Michael also offered condolences, saying that he was much more than just an "unbelievably talented" and respected bass player, he was loved and treasured by his family and friends.
The SUPERS!!! Epic 90's
features the most famous super models of the 90s
There are two freedoms freedom 90 is the funky one. Love it.
George 🙌🙌 ❤️
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This is an example of pop song perfection. The versus, the chorus, the bridge, all crafted masterfully.
The classiest PFO to ever be recorded.
it was the time when models were as famous as Hollywood stars. Greetings from Chile
My friends and I called this the “holy sh*t! video” for years after we stared in disbelief at the premiere on tv as in:
“Holy sh*t! that’s Linda Evangelista!” (And having just her in the video would’ve been waaay more than enough to blow our young minds) followed by
“Holy sh*t, that’s Naomi Campbell!” then “Holy sh*t! that’s Christy Turlington!” and “Holy Sh’t that’s Cindy” and “Holy sh*t that’s Tatyana too!”
And even today, especially with the timeless mastery that is George’s writing and vision, holy sh*t this is still an iconic song and video lol
On a lighter note, the part where Christy is crawling always cracks me up. I remember an interview of her saying she didn’t know the words for that part, so they had to edit that part in a way where her mouth was mostly covered.
George got a lot of grief after “I Want Your Sex” and decided to make a video where he wasn’t in it. It’s also one of the best MTV videos ever made. Not to mention the song is a banger! ❤️❤️❤️😁. Also, watch I Want Your Sex - another banger.
When this was made Cindy Crawford was one of the biggest supermodels in the world and now her daughter is one of the biggest supermodels working.
One of the best male voices ever!!!! Such a loss!
Watch his videos with Aretha Franklin, Mary J Blidge, or Whitney Houston... and sooooooooo many more. The albums, Faith, Older, and Listen without Predjudice are just PURE GEMS... Highly recommanded..!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
At this time many people didn't know he was gay and even though George probably didn't intend for ppl to think this, this was a song THEY associated with him being his coming out song, even though he probably only intended it to be freedom from his record label.
Notice he burned his jacket. That was the jacket he wore in his "Faith" video. Another top 10 song of his at the time, I think.
You are doing good 👍 babies creep before they walk.your reaction was good too.
I’d also like to add, this is the first time I subscribed to anyone after just my first video view.
You are so ✅
I believe the reason it was called "Freedom '90" was because in the duo WHAM! in the earlier 80s, they had a song titled "Freedom" more about someone being fairly non-committal in a (seemingly) hetero relationship- as he was portraying back then. Therefore, to me, this song was his "coming out party". The symbolism burning 🔥 his jacket from the "Faith" album and showing us he was letting it all go for his truth of being a gay man. That was all my interpretation - which of course could be wrong and I don't know if he ever spoke about what was in his mind in writing it. However, I also know he started to have conflicts with his record company, and yes somewhat with fame itself. Prince was also an artist by that point who was speaking and writing about his conflicts with the music business, his record company, etc.... so much so that Prince had the word "Slave" written on his cheek for a while for that reason (no, it was not any reference to black history). Again, what I'm writing was either my interpretation (George) and the word on the street and from interviews (Prince).
RIP Tatjana Patitz 19:33
The jacket of Revenge burning.
You can't beat a lolloping House piano groove on a pop song. Check out Primal Scream's Movin' On Up for a similar 90's sound.
This was a breakthrough on so many levels for subtle content. (The lyrics and the needle scene.) Not to mention that we have Naomi Campbell dancing in crap-kicker boots with cans on her ears, and Cindy Crawford in a bathtub. We can't really ignore those.
burning the leather jacket was telling Sony what he thought....
Comparing yourself to Coke. Is your product made with gmo corn syrup? No? Well that's a big plus over Coke! Keep up the good work and reflections.
Now on to more of your George Michael reactions!
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This video was revolutionary for not having the artist in it it was directed by David Fincher who directed Gone girl.
He did a lot of very stylistic videos in the '90s for Billy idol, Aerosmith and more prominent artists.
This video featured all the supermodels from the 90s and what I love was the destruction of all the iconography from George Michael's past.
The destruction of the guitar and the jukebox from the Faith video.
This song is about becoming an image you don't want, George Michael's looks overtook his talent and he became just a hot ass and he didn't like that.
He knew the rules he just didn't know how to play the game because it made him one of the biggest stars of the time but his sexuality was put into question and his ass was plastered everywhere and it hypersexualized him. He takes some culpability because he has some very risque songs but this was his rebellion.
His coming-out song
i find it fascinating that your description of your journey through how you "were" presenting yourself in the beginnings was resulting in inflated anxiety ("i hate saying this but, if i don't, no one will know i exist"), & you are critiquing a song embodying that exact sentiment of expression/honesty through this song itself by the artist about himself is spot on! George got to a moment of "whoa, i'm not being me.. i'm not expressing my true self.. i'm portraying a lie just to satisfy a fantasy for the ppl/the corporate bigwigs.." George Michael just wanted to "clear the slate" while, quite literally "burning" all the main visual items (probably dictated to him to be) used in his first solo album single ("Faith") was quite the refreshing "new start" to write his own honesty.. thus an attempt at alleviating his own anxiety in order to express himself for his true self.. you echo that through your own experiences you expressed.. we're all human.. thank you for taking the artistic as well as the psychoanalytical approaches to this "groovy" song/video reactions.. hence "freedom" to be one's self.. please continue to "be you," just as Mr. Michael chose to continue his life's work, & thank you for your honestly!