The catchy song addressed his struggles with identity, artistic growth and stardom in a meaningful way. And because Michael refused to appear on-camera, the song ended up with an iconic music video that brought the worlds of fashion and entertainment together. Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Tatjana Patitz all top supermodels of the time.
@chalmapatterson5442 жыл бұрын
@@patmurray8265 🤦
@glep35702 жыл бұрын
@@patmurray8265 I don't know. The symbolism was heavily discussed at the time.
@Galactica24252 жыл бұрын
This video is a result of his feud with his records label that's why he is not in it.
@sandgrownun662 жыл бұрын
@@patmurray8265 Would he ever have come out, if he wasn't outed?
@sandgrownun662 жыл бұрын
@@patmurray8265 Wasn't the song about a feud between him and his record company?
@BrenJen862 жыл бұрын
“One More Try” is a must listen. His voice is amazing.
@elizabethfranco12842 жыл бұрын
God yes and Kissing a Fool
@ChrisW-172 жыл бұрын
One More Try and Kissing a Fool... Yes, please!
@Kefalonitissa1092 жыл бұрын
ΟΝΕ ΜΟRE TRY....OMG YES YES YES! I turn to liquid...his voice at its ultimate best!
@donkeygospel62 жыл бұрын
YES! Please do "One More Try" from George Michael next! It's one of his biggest hits, best songs, and best vocals.
@MichaelB7692 жыл бұрын
Also Father Figure or really anything from Faith
@Salieri212 жыл бұрын
George sang ALL of the vocals on this masterpiece of a song. Lead and backing. He also wrote and produced most of his songs too. Once in a generation talent.
@raymondmassie4898 Жыл бұрын
There was a female backing singer - Stacey Lewis I think her name was.
@charmainet2606 Жыл бұрын
He is and no doubt will always be my favorite artist❤
@christopherone110 ай бұрын
oh how we LOVED GEORGE MICHAEL.
@markfeggeler34792 жыл бұрын
There is not a bad song on this entire album. It’s a masterpiece.
@DanSpengler8 ай бұрын
I don't think there's a bad song on any of his albums.
@EC-dz3fb2 жыл бұрын
This video reminded me of just how 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 you guys are. I 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 expected you to be like, "Hey! That's Naomi Campbell!" and/or "Is that Cindy Crawford?!" Alas ... right over your young heads! ♡
@mattgarfinkle9782 жыл бұрын
Right!?!
@szb22 жыл бұрын
Or the destroying of the Jacket, jukebox and guitar as blowing up his old image
@arcillasteehouwer482 жыл бұрын
Indeed 🤦🏼♀️😂😂
@rebeccarockchik67042 жыл бұрын
Same!
@michele14912 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@joelscottarnold32622 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to me that while George didn’t want to be a “pretty face” anymore- he ushered in the decade of the supermodel. It was no small feat getting all these ladies in one video ( almost all of them worked for different agencies ) they all appeared on a British Vogue cover together, and that’s what inspired George to use them. BTW the ladies were paid four times more than the men in this video ( and the guys were asked to do a day of reshoots for free ). The reason for the “Freedom 90” title was to not confuse the song with Wham’s! “Freedom”. Also- this video was directed by David Fincher, and Claudia Schiffer ( also one of the biggest models of the 90’s ) was asked to participate- but, her agent very flatly said “No”. The lineup of models was repeated on the Versace runway the same year and is considered a milestone moment in fashion!!
@JanS12 жыл бұрын
These models appeared in many shows together over the several years that they prevailed as the first (and only, IMO) "Supermodels" in fashion. They were already very famous when they did this video. George had seen them on a British Vogue cover together and because he didn't want to be photographed or filmed himself at the time, he knew instantly that he wanted that exact group of women for the video. The music, the video, now iconic.
@joelscottarnold32622 жыл бұрын
@@JanS1 - I share your opinion about the “Supermodels” title 100%.
@SunsetRogue2 жыл бұрын
To clarify some things: Christy Turlington was signed with Ford Models. The other four were with Elite Models. Tatjana Patitz did not appear at the Versace Autumn '91/Winter '92 show, which left Linda, Cindy, Naomi, and Christy to lip-sync the song on the runway. I was a '90s kid. I don't know about now, but modeling and porn were the only industries where women were paid a lot more than the men. The supermodels deserved every penny because they generated as much attention as movie stars and were very profitable for designers. Male models were often used as accessories in the fashion world. Amazing song, amazing video and it's no surprise why Freedom still holds up.
@joelscottarnold32622 жыл бұрын
@@SunsetRogue - oh- they deserved the money without question. The fact that billions were made with their image in the 90’s in print, television and fashion shows- the salaries were more than well deserved. I was an 80’s/90’s guy myself. I remember the Versace show well, and knew it was “the trinity” with Crawford- but, it was also cementing the marriage of pop culture with the fashion/modeling world. These girls became the 90’s in all it’s glory, and I, as many gay men did- ate it up with a spoon. Rebecca Davies got all the agencies on one schedule , and the rest is HISTORY.
@ashleydixon46132 жыл бұрын
The use of supermodels (several of which were his friends) instead of him-his pretty face- was more ironic than a lot of people realize. Using individuals who are paid for their looks and their ability to often model some of the most ridiculous clothing from avant-garde designers-and having to try to make it look good... The models were completely representing him when he was still under the thumb of the music industry and exactly what they wanted out of him.
@TheScorphiuz7 ай бұрын
One of THE GREATEST male vocalist and no one can compare to his talent at all. Without a doubt! RIP George Michael! Anyway, Rob Squad, please do a reaction of a duet by George Michael & Mutya Buena with title song This Is Not Real Love or Whitney & George Michael with a tickle song If I Told You That.
@stuwilliams94582 жыл бұрын
"Praying For Time" is another amazing song from "Listen Without Prejudice" and is a more serious ballad done with true heart and soul as only GM could!
@OO7eleven Жыл бұрын
That whole album is really one of the most underrated from the past 40 years, IMO.
@TryMyMartini Жыл бұрын
Praying for Time is my favorite.
@charmainet2606 Жыл бұрын
@TryMyMartini that is my favorite song also ❤
@RuthyTCorrea2 жыл бұрын
George Michaels “Kissing a fool” is my favorite, it’s his voice and a piano, beautiful.
@kellyreiterman2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, Ruth. I would have loved to hear George do an album of jazzy standards.
@daz_n2 жыл бұрын
@@kellyreiterman He did some great renditions on Songs from the Last Century 👍🏼
@KWayne67562 жыл бұрын
He recorded “kissing a fool” in one take, a cappella. They added the musical instruments afterwards. It’s a monument to his monumental talent!!
@kimcutts61532 жыл бұрын
George was such a talent. He is loved & missed by us all. His duet with Elton John singing "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" is phenomenal. 🎼🎤🎸🎵🎧🎙💔💙
@myrevival43252 жыл бұрын
Yes! And his singing “Somebody to Love” at the Freddie Mercury memorial concert!
@Marbella1252 жыл бұрын
I'm not exactly sure why, but out of all the 80's stars George Michaels passing hurt the most
@LBart2182 жыл бұрын
I was at that show in Chicago where the video was recorded of them onstage. Amazing memory. 😊
@tinatreitler91922 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite performances ever!!!
@seanscanlon90672 жыл бұрын
@@Marbella125 I think it is because he seemed a caring, decent and kind person too.
@GooniesNeverSayDie19802 жыл бұрын
I got to hear "Freedom '90" before George came out and after George came out, I got the greatful experience of "Freedom '90" with two different ears, awesome.🤙
@mikebunch3189 Жыл бұрын
when it comes to george michaels ... this is my favorite video , hands down . all the top models of that era where featured . i watched a few interviews with these models and how george never showed up to film with them after the parties .. lol . one of the greatest videos of the late 80's ... intro to the 90's . tragic loss when george left us .
@mbamommy1412 жыл бұрын
it features all the 90s super models: Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Tatjana Patitz etc... gorgeous music and gorgeous people!
@lifewuzonceezr2 жыл бұрын
Evangelists!
@lifewuzonceezr2 жыл бұрын
Stupid auto correct
@traveldoc12342 жыл бұрын
There are 14 supermodels in this video. Bet you can’t name them all just watching the video! 😂
@emeraldmaiden63 Жыл бұрын
Not to mention Michael Biehn. ♥️
@MavenCree2 жыл бұрын
You've gotta do George Michael's 'Father Figure' (you'll love the vibe in that one) , and 'One More Try'. Also 'They Won't Go When I Go', just for his vocals.
@heronpage38832 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite George Michael song! And the video is amazing.
@Lee-ho9vj2 жыл бұрын
Yes great live version on you tube, you are in for a treat,
@jillmayer95012 жыл бұрын
YES YES YES. Literally my three favourite George Michael songs
@shawnbrock15452 жыл бұрын
I always thought that the line " All we have to do now, is take these lies and make them true somehow " was a perfect metaphor for becoming more comfortable in your own skin as we get more life experience.
@marcelguy39552 жыл бұрын
He was such an amazing artist. So ahead of his time! This song is 32 years old! Great reaction thanks
@jeannieschmidt22172 жыл бұрын
George is absolutely one of the best vocalists of our time. Can you guys please check out his cover of Somebody to Love from the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. I PROMISE is is one of the most spectacular concert videos you'll ever see. 72,000 fans clapping and singing in unison. The video for One More Try is a must - and his song Praying for Time is just beautiful - a masterpiece :). Hugs from Canada!
@JustaGuy2.02 жыл бұрын
"Praying For Time" is one of my favorites.
@seanscanlon90672 жыл бұрын
+Jeannie Schmidt - the rehearsal was top-notch too. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apyJjZuW27vKe58.html
@daniellegoldsmith97822 жыл бұрын
The other cover to check out is "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me." Absolutely brilliant.
@davidhuggan63155 ай бұрын
@@JustaGuy2.0 I would love to hear Amber's reaction to the lyrics
@TheClairem752 жыл бұрын
Oh George 😢 Still can’t believe he’s gone, such a talent. This video makes more sense if you’ve seen Faith. The leather jacket, guitar & jukebox all feature in Faith when Sony were trying to keep him as a sexy pop boy but he wanted to be so much more. So in Freedom 90 all those items get blown up to symbolise that George wasn’t going to be that anymore, he wasn’t even going to be in his own videos. For Freedom 90 the top supermodels of that era were used instead. David Fincher directed it and he also did Madonna’s Vogue, Christina Aguilera’s Dirrty and would later make lots of Hollywood movies like Fight Club & Se7en.
@MomPita2 жыл бұрын
"One More Try" showcases the power in George's voice!
@duraniesliveon2 жыл бұрын
Seriously my Favorite George Michael albums!!!
@jackieknows91292 жыл бұрын
George did a great duet with Elton John singing Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
@fnjesusfreak2 жыл бұрын
He owned that song. I wish he'd done a solo recording of it.
@TrevorPalmatiershow2 жыл бұрын
This was his story from Wham, to the Faith image period and how he doesn't want to live that way any longer. He blows up the jukebox and guitar from the Faith video, burns the leather Faith jacket and refuses to appear in this video so uses the world's top supermodels to lip sync in the video. He's rejecting fame and manufactured images and says it's time for him to get "some happy". Iconic, legendary and classic.
@mrchelsea7171Ай бұрын
This album is a masterpiece, every song hits you hard, so may beautiful classics on it …. It’s a go to for me and sure so many other people. This guy was a genius, musically and lyrically. We miss you George ❤
@Joy-qw3wm2 жыл бұрын
One of George`s best.Makes you want to get up and move!!:)
@sherlockhemlock56552 жыл бұрын
More George Michael is REQUIRED!! He is incredible! His voice, his songwriting, the instrumentals, his production, his videos, his style, his story telling. All of it. And he was a wonderful soul too! 💜💜💜
@timlenard16462 жыл бұрын
Dont forget to add to your list his raunchy sex life, public bathrooms with strangers...
@ricasears59102 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you. Had the pleasure of seeing George Michael live at Wembley Stadium and he sang this live. Seen him 2 times and even now still in my top 3 best concert ever
@chocolatetownforever75372 жыл бұрын
Beautiful soul. So talented.
@cburton72382 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest voices of all time. RIP George Michael!
@veronicaperez95092 жыл бұрын
Great song! amazing artist! & all the beautiful super models frm our generation♥️
@meganheyl9488 Жыл бұрын
The best of the 90s super models!
@wickedwillis56112 жыл бұрын
Now you need to do George Michael & Aretha Franklin - Knew you were waiting... they both sound amazing
@trhpro34312 жыл бұрын
Yes that is one of my favorites
@Cynthia...2 жыл бұрын
George Michael is so talented and has so many great songs.
@Cynthia...2 жыл бұрын
@@JustDeannaJune Hi June. I just want you to know that you sent this message to me and it may not be seen here because I got notification of it.
@Cynthia...2 жыл бұрын
@@JustDeannaJune No worries. ✌️
@rberni102 жыл бұрын
super model overload....love it !
@kimmycook26982 жыл бұрын
Always makes me wanna dance....FATHER FIGURE was my fav by him.
@beckycourtemanche10882 жыл бұрын
Yes! Watch George Michael Unplugged! Also, George Michael at the tribute for Freddie Mercury. Also a duet with Aretha Franklin! Pure talent. After His run in with the law, he recovered by making a hit “Outside”!
@scottNNJ2 жыл бұрын
George Michael has a popular song when he was with the group Wham called “Freedom”. So when he had his solo song, he gave it a slightly different name by adding the “90” (the year at the time)
@martinXY2 жыл бұрын
I completely forgot that. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eKyngtZez9-ZY3U.html
@lifewuzonceezr2 жыл бұрын
Always confused me LOL. Every time! Because I Love that song!
@Kammy-nh8vl2 жыл бұрын
I always wondered that as well, thanks for explaining!
@zachnewman69712 жыл бұрын
So glad you finally did this song. Probably his best. Certainly my favorite.
@Teresa-xq5ut2 жыл бұрын
So many great George Michael songs!
@76063co22 жыл бұрын
This is one of the greatest music videos of all time. Lot's of trivia for this one. Tons of models in this video, like a young Cindy Crowford in the bathtub. The director of this video is a David Fincher who went do be one of the most recognized directors and made movies like Se7en, Fight Club, Gone Girl, among many others.
@julieanneatwell42012 жыл бұрын
It is called Freedom 90 (as in 1990) because he also had a song called Freedom with Wham. It was also a hit and is worth a listen.
@futuremovieactor5 күн бұрын
Exactly. The other "Freedom" was from 1984.
@richardgaines26982 жыл бұрын
As a gay teenager when this first dropped I was completely taken with the lyrics of the song especially after George finally came out of the closet I completely understood what the words meant when he says things like there’s some thing you should know there’s something I should’ve told you in addition to just wanting his freedom from the record company and from the image they had built around him he was tired and ready to be his Person. I still love this song today The world is a lonelier place without his talent in it
@jenniferbrown8712 Жыл бұрын
YES!
@Puffafish1 Жыл бұрын
George said at the time he was two people, the public one the record company built and then there was who he really was and it was tearing him apart and the rest is history. I personally thought that he was very brave to come out at that time.✌
@sukioki69832 жыл бұрын
Video full of 80'/ 90's Super models! Miss these women. Gorgeous!
@billofalltrades26332 жыл бұрын
George Michaels is a great artist!
@amaniwolf2 жыл бұрын
This was a definitive song for George in his attempt to free himself from the grip of the record company that had a choke hold on him. If you listen to the lyrics you start to comprehend they wanted him to fit a certain image, some of the items shown here, Jukebox, jacket and such were part of that image that had built his success. Also George was eye candy for the ladies in his appearance and had massive sex appeal but was actually a closet gay man behind the scenes. This song was a cry of wanting freedom from all of that. He honestly was an incredible talent and icon of the industry, and is still missed. Great reaction you two, all the best!
@Doggeslife2 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the title I reached over and turned up the stereo volume. My favorite G-Michael song.
@Splitscreen83 Жыл бұрын
God, George Michael was so talented 👍
@emilylarsson87772 жыл бұрын
Love this! Also Jay and Amber! Tomorrow being April 4th would be the perfect time to react to U2: PRIDE IN THE NAME OF LOVE in honor of MLK ❤️
@teresajarrell4522 жыл бұрын
YES!!
@eddievizcaya62292 жыл бұрын
Always loved this video. it was genius to have all supermodels at the time perform in this music video. blowing up the jukebox , burning the guitar and leather jacket from the faith video. for him that was freedom. I just wish he was in the video.
@jblazer9804 Жыл бұрын
Best coming out song ever. One of my favorite songs ever.
@jutwilton28052 жыл бұрын
George Michael " a different corner" is a thing of beauty and definitely worth a reaction 😊
@timfarfan95928 ай бұрын
One of the most underrated songs ever. Brings me to tears
@dathang2 жыл бұрын
George Michael does a good cover of the Stevie Wonder song "As" with Mary J. Blige that is worth the listen.
@leahrosamilia80062 жыл бұрын
No matter what genres you like, everyone likes this tune. A friend and I were stuck in NYC traffic and this song came on. We danced on the hood of her car. #90s
@sandgrownun662 жыл бұрын
How much did it cost to repair the damage to the car?
@leahrosamilia80062 жыл бұрын
@@sandgrownun66 Lol. Nada. It was a sturdy Volvo. And we danced one at a time.
@chrisbayliss35322 жыл бұрын
Were you were an exra from Fame and had time travelled forward 8 years?
@milkspan260410 ай бұрын
such a perfect, uplifting track an iconic song with an unique video.... timeless🤗
@edwinpreston81594 ай бұрын
Top 5 singer of all time....which is total kudos!!
@kenyonsgirl4152 жыл бұрын
These are all 90s supermodels. Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington are some that I recognize ❤️
@misadventuresofmorgan2 жыл бұрын
They were the 1st gen VS Angels
@whynot26442 жыл бұрын
@@misadventuresofmorgan YES....
@commenceenavoirmarre2 жыл бұрын
+ Tatjana Patitz
@eurofritz46172 жыл бұрын
Back when the term Super Model meant something. Tatjana Patitz is the blonde with the curly hair around the 6:30 mark.
@billw7152 жыл бұрын
They all started and began their careers the early to mid-1980s and became Supermodels around 1988. "By the late 1980s, Campbell, Turlington and Evangelista, formed a trio known as the "Trinity", who became the most recognizable and in-demand models of their generation. Evangelista started her career in 1984 and was well-known on the runway working for Karl Lagerfeld and Gianni Versace. She became world famous in 1987 as the face of Revlon's "The Most Unforgettable Women in the World" campaign. Campbell's fame started when she got on the cover of British Elle in 1986 as a 16 year old. She did catwalk's for Isaac Mizrahi and Gianni Versace. She was the first black woman to be on the cover of French Vogue since 1966 in 1988. Crawford signed with Elite modeling agency in 1986 and covered many magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Vogue. She did runway work for Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana. By 1988, she did a shoot for Playboy magazine. Turlington began modeling at the age of 14 in 1984. She's appeared on fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle. She was also featured in advertising campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Maybelline. At the age of 16 in 1986, she was featured in Duran Duran's Notorious video. Tatjana Patitz is also a supermodel featured in this video. She was also featured in Duran Duran's Skin Trade video in 1987. She began her modeling career at the age of 13 in 1983 and made her first major cover for British Vogue in 1985. In 1988, Patitiz made back-to-back American Vogue covers in July and August, which was a rare achievement for models. She did catwalks for Jean Paul Gaultier, and Vivienne Westwood.
@orphu882 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love this song! It never gets old. One of my favorite driving-fast-and-singing-loud songs.
@tanyacampbell292 жыл бұрын
OMG it broke my heart when George Michael passed away, fantastic artist. From his 1990 album Listen Without Prejudice, the 90 was added to stop confusion from Wham's previous song also named Freedom. For me personally, it's an iconic music video, Supermodels were absolutely huge in the '90s, paired with the fact that George didn't want to appear in the video due to artistic differences with his record company and setting fire to the things from the 1988 Faith video because it's not how he wanted to appear to his demographic just seals it for me.
@donnaralph44132 жыл бұрын
Also I use to this cassette with head phones and walk to this,. What great songs to get ya moving❤️
@stevehaines2132 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite songs ever, for sure. Stacking the video with the greatest supermodels in the planet didn't hurt.
@Shrykespeare2 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite songs EVER. I compiled a Top 100 of all time in 2009, and this one was #10. The piano is phenomenal, the lyrics and their message is superb, and the video (which featured some of the world's most prominent supermodels of the time) perfectly highlights the exact point that George was trying to make. Even three decades later, it hasn't lost its punch or its poignancy. The reason it was called Freedom '90 is because, in the 80s, when George was in a pop duo called Wham!, they had a hit song also called "Freedom". But this one is all George. Thanks for reacting!
@divineartofmusic1 Жыл бұрын
This song was and is one of the most popular songs ever , most known, and so to say the biggest songs of 80s ,90s... And even today....most significant and influential.... Peak of popular music. With this song George become worldwide superstar!
@squidkid22 жыл бұрын
i was never a big fan of George Michael but I always thought this was a great song and a stunning music video.
@todddepue6812 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with George Michael. Amazing vocalist and songwriter. Reluctant sex symbol who, for a period, refused to appear in his own videos. Featured here were the first wave of 90s supermodels who, although they walked hundreds of runways and were on countless magazine covers, will forever be remembered for this video.
@cinb34482 жыл бұрын
Was sad to lose him! He was such a talent!
@mikekling2 жыл бұрын
One of George's best!!! Check out his songs Too Funky, Praying For Time, Faith, Father Figure, FastLove, Monkey... Also his duet with Aretha Franklin!!! So many hits!!! Keep smiling!!! 🤗🤗🤗
@chrissneyd92782 жыл бұрын
George is British treasure. He always gave everything at his concerts I saw him in the States in the late Eighties and again in Australia. Try Faith or Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me with Elton John.
@davewildermuth75192 жыл бұрын
This song has a real Latin vibe going. Congas all over the place, and that hard-driving piano is a feature of Cuban music. I also love that Amber was going on about how handsome George Michael is, and you picked a video he doesn't appear in! Next Stop: "Father Figure"
@bethanythatsme2 жыл бұрын
Can't help but dance
@SuperEdge672 жыл бұрын
He’s in it for a few seconds………from behind.
@sexysadie29012 жыл бұрын
@@SuperEdge67 No
@maha772 жыл бұрын
'Everything She Wants' is one of the Best George Michael/WHAM songs ever for me
@davidbrittain32122 ай бұрын
THE best for me. An absolute masterpiece
@honeybrown19977 ай бұрын
Omigoodness, iconic on every level. Back in my clubbing days, when this song came on, the dance floor was PACKED. This came through my feed, and I'm watching this on January 11, 2024, which marks 1 year that the FANTABULOUS Tatjana Patitz passed away. 😞That section featuring Christy Turlington and those EYES. 😍I love everything about this moment in music and video history.
@deborahreynolds97922 жыл бұрын
The super model video. George was one of my fav's since the start. I love this song. so good. Okay, so I am feeling old. I can't believe you guys didn't recognize one of these ICONIC MODELS. WOW. Look how young Cindy is here. Man , she was beautiful. And her daughter looks just like her and a huge model herself now. crazy.
@DizJakeOG2 жыл бұрын
You can never run out of listening to George Michael music. Mega Library and Super Awesome Songs!
@ThatColeGuy2 жыл бұрын
This a good one. Great usage of all the relevant models of the time. Another great reaction.
@leahrosamilia80062 жыл бұрын
Such a gorgeous video.
@amynevatt56422 күн бұрын
I knew which side my bread was buttered, I took the knife as well My favourite song lyric of all time 💕
@sunnybearbuds Жыл бұрын
I have always loved this song. It's his story.
@melissadambro88732 жыл бұрын
This was George's FU to the record company that "owned him" by contract. He had all of these supermodels (who were also in similar contractual situations) lip-sync the song for him. The burning of the jacket and the blowing up of the jukebox were references to him moving away from iconic images of previous videos (that were huge hits for him under his contracts).
@sandgrownun662 жыл бұрын
Maybe when he went solo, he should have not signed such a restrictive contract? After Wham!, he had the money and clout to negotiate a better deal.
@jakeaurod2 жыл бұрын
I'm reminded of many other artists who put their record contract frustrations into song, like Sara Bareilles did with "Love Song" and "Bottle It Up".
@DaddyTre652 жыл бұрын
Amen! This was George Michael's emancipation song. The lyrics brilliantly describe how he no longer wanted to be a pop music pretty boy and wanted to express himself more. And I think its so smart that he gave 'the finger' to the music industry by refusing to appear in the video and instead had "prettier face" supermodels lip sync his vocals.
@martyboy56022 жыл бұрын
Strange, he kept all the money he made from the record company and the industry he said FU to....don't get me wrong, I think the song/lyrics are brilliant, and powerfully done, and I understand how manipulative his handlers and the industry could be -- but he was a willing participant and equal partner.
@tradeladder1462 жыл бұрын
Sony actually.
@jacobsgrl12 жыл бұрын
George Micheal was a legend! 💯
@tinatreitler91922 жыл бұрын
George Michael is an entity all his own! I luuuuuuv the nuances in his voice! I'd like to see you react to Fastlove,
@leisastalnaker37902 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite song. I love the video, you hear him but don’t see him. I like that.
@jimedwards42142 жыл бұрын
He blew up all the iconic MTV "images" of the way they wanted him to be
@elizabethfranco12842 жыл бұрын
To me this was George Michael at his finest. The lyrics say it all how the bad boy sexy image was overtaking I integrity of the music. This video is the top models of the time lip syncing. The album was called Listen with out Prejudice. He wanted the music to speak for itself
@minnie53012 жыл бұрын
Yes that album is awsome
@martinjrgensen82342 жыл бұрын
A magnificent piece of music. And an iconic music video.
@jasonremy16272 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite songs of all time.
@sherlockhemlock56552 жыл бұрын
George Michael also sang some incredible duets - with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Luciano Pavarotti, Mary J. Blige, Rufus Wainwright, Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin … so much to check out! His voice always shone through! 💜
@mariejustme2 жыл бұрын
Great choice! You guys were vibing so hard you missed some really great shots of the worlds first super models and some first rate creativity. This video was epic when it was released on MTV in 1990-George Michael telling his record company to stick it was big news. Hence the title, Freedom ‘90. Other people in the comments have already named the models, the most famous of which was Cindy Crawford. Those were the girls making $10k a day. Now do yourselves a favor and go back and watch the video again-with your eyes open! 😄
@TryMyMartini Жыл бұрын
I hate to say it, but they also might have been the worlds last super models!
@Pav4Fun Жыл бұрын
But all the models wanted to do this music video and charged no money.
@CortexNewsService Жыл бұрын
to be fair, though, it is hard NOT to vibe to this song.
@mrichards22112 жыл бұрын
George Michael has such a crisp, clear voice. I never tire of his music! ❤️🔥
@edwardwoodstock2 ай бұрын
Only George could get the worlds leading supermodels to be his video dancers ❤
@abarton19782 жыл бұрын
This makes me miss George Michael so much, I can't believe he's gone! The people in the video (I had to look it up to be sure I was right about all of them) were the top models in the day, which was perfect for when MTV actually did music videos : Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Tatjana Patitz. What a song, though. I even like the cover that the singers in "Pitch Perfect" did.
@shellymarquez93202 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite George Michael album! The whole album is phenomenal!❤️❤️❤️
@wallyllama29262 жыл бұрын
He was one stunningly beautiful man. Next check out Kissing a Fool. Gorgeous display of his voice.
@babyfacedassassinuk2 жыл бұрын
My George 🥰 his whole catalogue guys. You have to go down that rabbit hole. My favourite is Praying for Time though. Always.
@juliemartin42672 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite George Michael songs. The song refers to George’s past success with Wham! yet showing he’s a new independent singer. George Michael refused to appear in the video so a group of supermodels were cast instead.
@lindas26062 жыл бұрын
I chuckled at Amber’s closing comment about the video bringing in people from “all walks of life.” No, Amber, it was one walk of life - 1980s-1990s Super Models. That’s it, Super Models. LOL George Michael had close ties within the fashion industry and the beautiful women who worked within it. Being gay he, no doubt, was comforting and non-threatening to these icons of fashion, the highest paid women in modelling - and they remained close friends with him until his death. They agreed to lip sync to this song particularly because it was an attack on the recording industry and his fight for artistic freedom within it - which is why he didn’t appear in the video - it was a protest. Happily, George did get to write, record and perform the music he loved which you’ll see in his later work when you get to it. It would be nice if you went through his catalogue of music in somewhat of a chronological order, and you will see the change and growth for yourselves. He was a remarkable artist and is dearly missed.
@billw7152 жыл бұрын
At the time of making the video, the only model of the five in it that had met George Michael was Tatjana Patitz, who had met him several times at events prior. They weren't friends. As far as having close ties to the fashion industry at that time, I doubt it. The only fashion connection Michael had was seeing the cover of Peter Lindbergh's portrait of Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford for the January 1990 cover British Vogue. Michael, not wanting to be in the video, was inspired by this cover and thought of the idea to have them be in it instead of him. From there, he had his management contact their agents.
@marieneu264 Жыл бұрын
I’m so sad that you all are too young to recognize and acknowledge the masterpiece that this song and this video are. It’s absolutely iconic for SO many reasons. Not just his message, but the message the worlds biggest supermodels are spreading too, via this video is just super iconic and fierce.
@rosiekh Жыл бұрын
Hell yes! I kept yelling to open their eyes to the video- I gave up before I saw Cindy! I’ve just discovered this channel an hour ago. I was enjoying them but maybe I’m to old
@OmoklmOmoklmOmoklm Жыл бұрын
Total agree !! Référence are upset like me 😂
@glowimagery634 Жыл бұрын
yes unfortunately they didn't seem to recognise a single supermodel in the video. Shame@@rosiekh
@gissellest33310 ай бұрын
Yeah this song they didn't seem to get. I was seven when this song came out and it's iconic for me. I guess I'm too old too and tbh I'm glad I'm not from this era.
@jessicabelle20112 жыл бұрын
To hear George’s phenomenal range watch him sing Somebody to Love with Queen during Freddie’s tribute!
@patience50322 жыл бұрын
I love George, he was such a phenomenal singer. You have to check out his duets with Elton, Aretha and Mary J Blige
@4lilnoles2 жыл бұрын
Love this song. One of his best
@christianm72202 жыл бұрын
I remember when this video came out, absolutely stunning!
@michaelknight21182 жыл бұрын
Iconic video, to such a cool song. Father Figure, and he has many duets with so many talented people. All good suggestions. Thanks for this.
@martinXY2 жыл бұрын
The bass line gets me every time. Percussion is brilliant, too.
@breese44252 жыл бұрын
“Kissing a fool” vocals are amazing
@lisas64502 жыл бұрын
Love you guys! 🥰 I also love George Michael! My personal favorite, and a huge hit, is FATHER FIGURE! A must! I would call it "a haunting love song". 😉💖
@ricardorgomez5 ай бұрын
The song is so often used at fashion shows… Not so much because it’s so iconic (and probably the record label will come after them). I love the song. The video… So amazing. All supermodels of the 90s. Those were fun and amazing times ❤