Ladies & Gentlemen-Best Of George Michael (1998) ( )

Artist: George Michael
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Label: Sony/columbia
UPC: 00074646963524
Release Date: 11/10/1998
Buy.com Sku: 60082825
Item#: M36PGD
Format:  CD

Song Listing

Disc 1
Song TitleSample
1. Jesus To A Child ~ George Michael
2. Father Figure ~ George Michael
2. Father Figure ~ George Michael
3. Careless Whisper ~ George Michael
3. Careless Whisper ~ George Michael
4. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - (with Elton John) ~ George Michael
4. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - (with Elton John) ~ George Michael
4. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - (with Elton John) ~ George Michael
4. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - (with Elton John) ~ George Michael
5. You Have Been Loved ~ George Michael
6. Kissing A Fool ~ George Michael
6. Kissing A Fool ~ George Michael
7. I Can't Make You Love Me ~ George Michael
8. Heal The Pain ~ George Michael
8. Heal The Pain ~ George Michael
9. Moment With You, A ~ George Michael
9. Moment With You, A ~ George Michael
10. Desafinado - (with Astrud Gilberto) ~ George Michael
11. Cowboys And Angels ~ George Michael
11. Cowboys And Angels ~ George Michael
11. Cowboys And Angels ~ George Michael
12. Praying For Time ~ George Michael
12. Praying For Time ~ George Michael
13. One More Try ~ George Michael
14. Different Corner, A ~ George Michael
14. Different Corner, A ~ George Michael
Disc 2
Song TitleSample
1. Outside ~ George Michael
1. Outside ~ George Michael
1. Outside ~ George Michael
1. Outside ~ George Michael
2. Fastlove ~ George Michael
3. Too Funky ~ George Michael
3. Too Funky ~ George Michael
3. Too Funky ~ George Michael
4. Freedom 90 ~ George Michael
4. Freedom 90 ~ George Michael
4. Freedom 90 ~ George Michael
5. Star People 97 ~ George Michael
6. Killer / Papa Was A Rollin' Stone ~ George Michael
7. I Want Your Sex (Pt. II) ~ George Michael
7. I Want Your Sex (Pt. II) ~ George Michael
7. I Want Your Sex (Pt. II) ~ George Michael
8. Monkey ~ George Michael
8. Monkey ~ George Michael
8. Monkey ~ George Michael
8. Monkey ~ George Michael
9. Spinning The Wheel ~ George Michael
10. Waiting For That Day / You Can't Always Get What You Want ~ George Michael
10. Waiting For That Day / You Can't Always Get What You Want ~ George Michael
10. Waiting For That Day / You Can't Always Get What You Want ~ George Michael
10. Waiting For That Day / You Can't Always Get What You Want ~ George Michael
10. Waiting For That Day / You Can't Always Get What You Want ~ George Michael
11. I Knew You Were Waiting For Me - (with Aretha Franklin) ~ George Michael
12. Hard Day ~ George Michael
12. Hard Day ~ George Michael
12. Hard Day ~ George Michael
12. Hard Day ~ George Michael
13. Faith ~ George Michael
13. Faith ~ George Michael
13. Faith ~ George Michael
14. Somebody to Love - (with Queen) ~ George Michael



 
Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
Personnel includes: George Michael, Elton John, Astrud Gilberto, Aretha Franklin, Queen.
Producers: George Michael, Jon Douglas, Narada Michael Walden, Queen.
Personnel includes: George Michael, Toby Bourket, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Queen.
Producers include: George Michael, Jon Douglas.
Personnel includes: George Michael, Elton John, Astrud Gilberto, Aretha Franklin, Queen.
Producers: George Michael, Jon Douglas, Narada Michael Walden, Queen.
When George Michael was riding high on the charts, only a handful of critics acknowledged that he was a brilliant mainstream pop singer/songwriter who, at his best, rivaled his idol Elton John in crafting state-of-the-art pop songs and productions. For nearly a full decade, he was a superstar in his native U.K. and the U.S., and even when Older failed to win an American audience, he retained his stranglehold on the British and European charts. As a solo male hitmaker, virtually nobody could touch him between 1984 and 1994, and even when his grasp began to slip, he still made compelling music. All of this is proven by his first hits compilation, Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael. Spanning two discs, 28 songs, and two distinctive halves -- one "For the Heart" (ballads), one "For the Feet" (dance tunes) -- the collection is a monster, as impressive for its size as it is for its achievements. To some casual listeners, the sheer scope of the collection may seem overwhelming, since it doesn't just have the hits, but also rarities, compilation tracks, lesser-known singles, and duets. Of course, that's precisely what makes it worthwhile for anyone who owns all the albums. (They'll also be interested that many of the mixes sound slightly different -- as if the masters were run through the antiquated "Q Sound" process that marred Madonna's similar Immaculate Collection.) And some skeptics may be swayed after listening to the individual discs, which are surprisingly consistent works that reveal forgotten gems, and thereby the true depth of his talent. It is true that listening to both discs in a row is a little exhausting, but there's little question that Ladies & Gentlemen comes close to being definitive. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
George Michael's Ladies & Gentlemen, the Best of George Michael goes beyond what the title promises, gathering 23 career-defining videos and performances, a discography, and an hour-long interview with Michael. His duets with Aretha Franklin ("I Knew You Were Waiting [For Me]") and Elton John ("Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"), his rendition of "Somebody to Love" with Queen at the 1993 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, and classic videos like "Freedom 90," "Father Figure," "Faith," and "Careless Whisper" are among the highlights of this worthwhile collection, which is one of the best-crafted and most lavish music DVDs currently available. ~ Heather Phares
Though he made his initial mark on music history as half of the unctuous British duo Wham, George Michael wasted little time in proving himself more than just a pretty pop face. This comprehensive two-disc compilation documents the career of a man who was able to successfully meld pop, R&B and serious, introspective balladry without ever losing sight of the all-important groove and hook.
Thankfully, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN doesn't skimp on tracks from Michael's classic solo debut, and tracks like Bo Diddley beat-driven "Faith" and the lusty, Prince-like "I Want Your Sex" sound as fresh as ever. Later cuts show Michael's maturation as both a vocalist and songwriter, and collaborations with Elton John and bossa nova legend Astrud Gilberto serve to emphasize the wide stylistic range Michael is capable of traversing.
Though he made his initial mark on music history as half of the unctuous British duo Wham, George Michael wasted little time in proving himself more than just a pretty pop face. This comprehensive two-disc compilation documents the career of a man who was able to successfully meld pop, R&B and serious, introspective balladry without ever losing sight of the all-important groove and hook.
Thankfully, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN doesn't skimp on tracks from Michael's classic solo debut, and tracks like Bo Diddley beat-driven "Faith" and the lusty, Prince-like "I Want Your Sex" sound as fresh as ever. Later cuts show Michael's maturation as both a vocalist and songwriter, and collaborations with Elton John and bossa nova legend Astrud Gilberto serve to emphasize the wide stylistic range Michael is capable of traversing.

Musical Guests
Elton John
Queen
Aretha Franklin
Astrud Gilberto

 
Artist Overview
George Michael rose to worldwide superstardom as part of the cheery dance pop duo Wham! in the 1980s, before going solo after three hit albums. Michael enjoyed even more success on his own, updating older dance styles (soul, '70s disco, etc.) and even dipping into social commentary (1990's LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE). After Freddie Mercury's death, Michael performed a high-profile tribute concert with Queen, taking Mercury's role.

Artist Influences
Aretha Franklin | Bay City Rollers | Bryan Ferry | David Bowie | David Essex | Elton John | Elvis Presley | Marvin Gaye | Michael Jackson | Queen | Robert Palmer | Sam Cooke | Smokey Robinson | Sylvester | Village People

Artist Contemporaries
Culture Club | Duran Duran | Eurythmics | Fine Young Cannibals | Frankie Goes To Hollywood | Lisa Stansfield | Madonna | Paul Young | Pet Shop Boys | Prince | Sade | Seal | Spandau Ballet | Sting | Terence Trent D'Arby

Artist Followers
98 Degrees | Backstreet Boys | Boyzone | Eagles Of Death Metal | Enrique Iglesias | Maxwell (R&B) | Rick Astley | Ricky Martin | Right Said Fred | Robbie Williams | RuPaul | Scissor Sisters | Spice Girls | Take That | Westlife


 
Compilation Appearances
Love Songs
Two Rooms-Songs Of Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Pure Listening Pleasure
Diana: Princess Of Wales Tribute
Totally Awesome 80's
Vol. 3-Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits
Pavarotti & Friends For Cambod
Aretha's Best
Platinum & Gold Collection
Unforgettable
Kuschelrock Vol 19
Ultimate Easy Album
Duets: An American Classic
Voices From The Fifa World Cup
Voices From The Fifa World Cup:offici
Duets: An American Classic (Bonus Track) (Hk)
It Takes Two:classic Duets
Duets:american Classic(Bonus Tracks)
John E-Rocket Man-Number Ones
Rocket Man: Number Ones (Rmst) (Spkg)
Jewels In The Crown:allstar Duets Wit
Playlist:very Best Of Aretha Franklin
Now That's What I Call The 80S Volume

 
Associated Artists and Works
Franklin, Aretha
Greatest Hits (1980-1994) ~ Franklin, Aretha
Franklin, Aretha
Houston, Whitney
John, Elton

 
Technical Info
Release Date : 11/10/1998
Original Release Date : 1998
Catalog ID : 69635
Label : Epic (USA)
Number of Discs : 2
Studio/Live : Mixed
Mono/Stereo : Stereo
SPAR Code : n/a
UPC : 00074646963524

 
Professional Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (12/11/98, p.80)
- "Soulful balladeer? Dance diva? Michael splits the difference with one disc for each, plus two new tracks..."

- Rating: B

Entertainment Weekly (12/11/98, p.80)
- "Soulful balladeer? Dance diva? Michael splits the difference with one disc for each, plus two new tracks..."

- Rating: B

  
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