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Old 25-12-2016, 23:24
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Totally shocked.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:25
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I was too old for Wham when they came along so it wasn't until quite a bit later that I noticed George Michael was a talent.............

I think this was the video that I noticed............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKqMNDoR4o

after that I listened to some of his earlier stuff and liked Careless Whisper, Club Tropicana, Last Christmas...........

A very talented songwriter and singer

RIP George
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:25
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Why do people feel the need to post such crass comments? If you can't be kind, then why not just keep quiet?

I've seen him live many times and he was frankly incredible. To die today of all days, truly awful.

The poor bloke was plagued by depression. I just hope to god it was quick and peaceful and that it wasn't by his own hand. An incredible talent and a great loss.

I for one will miss him terribly and am incredibly greatful to him, as he fuelled my early love of music.

Rest easy George xxx
Well said.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:25
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Was he culturally that significant? Not being flippant now, but the comments seem to suggest this is pretty monumental.

RIP of course and sad for anyone to die at that age these days
If you grew up in the 80s then there were a number of bands that were really huge. Wham were one of these. So yes, for people of a certain age he was culturally significant.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:26
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This is just f***ing ridiculous. RIP George..
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:26
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It's a shame Bob Geldof isn't a music legend.
Harsh. Exceptionally unfair also.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:26
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I really liked George Michael - a cracking singer and had lots of big worldwide hits, seemed a top bloke as well. RIP.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:27
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Harsh. Exceptionally unfair also.
And completely inhuman.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:27
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Shite end to a great day.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:27
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He gave this stunning performance at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvM2Cmi-YRU
Yeah, he nailed that.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:28
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Harsh. Exceptionally unfair also.
Geldof is certianly a 'legend' as far as his celebrity goes.... But musically? Not so much.....
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:28
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Sad news. I like Wham and I like George Michael . Devastated to hear this news.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:28
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Just announced on the BBC , George Michael has died. Been a grim year for celebrity singers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38432862
OMG, that's a shock!
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:29
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How Ironic
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:30
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How Ironic ..... It was really was his last christmas
How many idiots have said that tonight?
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:31
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I was too old for Wham when they came along so it wasn't until quite a bit later that I noticed George Michael was a talent.............

I think this was the video that I noticed............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKqMNDoR4o

after that I listened to some of his earlier stuff and liked Careless Whisper, Club Tropicana, Last Christmas...........

A very talented songwriter and singer

RIP George
Ya know what. if gonna listen to camp 80's pop, you might as well go for something properly over the top.

He was Good at that. Very, very, good.

If fact if im ever in the mood for plastic pop, he'd be my go to...
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:31
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How Ironic ..... It was really was his last christmas
So hilarious that everyone thought of it within a few seconds of reading the news... including me. (I chose not to post it, I knew that a lot of others would)
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:32
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A haunting song of his, still relevant to today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goroyZbVdlo

"It's hard to love,
when there's so much to hate
hanging on to hope,
when there is no hope to speak of,
.....and the wounded sky's above,
say it's much too late,
so maybe we should all be praying for time."
That is a beautiful song.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:32
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How many idiots have said that tonight?
I only it because i could get in first. Who wants to be the seventh or eighth person to come up with that????
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:32
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And completely inhuman.
Agreed.......
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:32
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Yeah, he nailed that.
Almost on a par with Freddies vocals, almost! Very close though.

This was another good one he did with Lisa Stansfield.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTrETX7h1Lo
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:33
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Bloody hell, thats sad news. 😔

Was he ill? "Passed away peacefully at his home" sounds like the type of thing you'd say if someone was ill or very old.
That's what I thought. We'll have to wait to hear exactly what happened.

It's on the BBC News now...

[Edit] Still a mystery. A stroke while sleeping, perhaps.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:33
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I have just heard the dreadful news. What a shock! This one's really got to me.

It said he died peacefully at home, and I'm hoping he had someone with him.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:33
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How many idiots have said that tonight?
Idiots being the appropriate word.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:34
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I only it because i could get in first. Who wants to be the seventh or eighth person to come up with that????
Well done for getting in first with a poor joke.
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