George Michael songs: ‘Gulf News’ readers’ picks
We reached out to you and you gave us your favourite tunes by the music icon who died on Monday
Gulf News readers share their favourite tunes by George Michael, who died on Monday due to heart failure.
White Light
What readers say
Ali Zadjale, on Facebook: “White Light. [The] perfect song for his comeback at the time. It’s the worst song to listen to right now.”
Careless Whisper
What readers say
Ritu Patel, on Facebook: “Careless Whisper (totally romantic song) and Father Figure, such an awesome song to listen to.”
Ursula Manvatkar, on Facebook: “George Michael has been my favourite since I was a teenager. His songs have a bit of rebellion in them. My favourite track was the evergreen Careless Whisper. And also Too Funky, Outside, Last Xmas, Father Figure, Faith... and many, many more. I am genuinely upset with his untimely death.”
Priyajyothy Gopinathan, on Facebook: “I’ve got two personal favourites: Last Christmas and Careless Whisper... it’s mostly because these were among those songs I grew up listening to. So there’s definitely a nostalgic connection. And also his lyrics and music has got its own charm. RIP George Michael.”
Last Christmas
What readers say
@marynasir on Twitter: “I love Last Christmas. Love its lyrics and George’s voice in it.”
Hazel Ali Hayek, on Facebook: “Last Christmas: I shared this song yesterday on my wall and woke up today to hear he’s dead. RIP.”
Deveeka Nijhawan: “My favourite George Michael song is Wham!’s Last Christmas... So soulful and it really touches the heart. Joyful and Christmas-y.”
I Can't Make You Love Me
What a reader says
Ryantute Velasco, on Facebook: “One of my favourite songs is I Can’t Make You Love Me sung by George Michael live. It just give me tears and goosebumps every time I play it.”
A Different Corner
What a reader says
Ciprian Mazilu, on Facebook: “I love A Different Corner because it’s the truth about love.”
Faith
What a reader says
Vivek Mathew Thomas, on Facebook: “Faith is one of my all-time favourites... Best smash pop hit for a long time... Love the song and [it] still makes you move. And since he wrote it and sang it, it’s even more special. His vocals in this song [are] the best.”
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
What a reader says
Janishka Isneb: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. It reminds me of my dancing father.”
