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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi (Arabic: أبو ظبي Abu Dhabi, Father of Deer) is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western coast. The city proper had an estimated population of 896,800 in 2009.
Abu Dhabi houses important offices of the federal government, and is the seat for the United Arab Emirates Government and the home for the Abu Dhabi Emiri Family and the President of the UAE from this family. Abu Dhabi has grown to be a cosmopolitan metropolis. Its rapid development and urbanisation, coupled with the relatively high average income of its population, has transformed Abu Dhabi to a larger and advanced metropolis. Today the city is the country's center of political, industrial activities, and a major cultural, and commercial centre due to its position as the capital. Abu Dhabi alone generated 56.7% of the GDP of the United Arab Emirates in 2008.
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Barcelona
Barcelona (English /bɑrsɨˈloʊnə/, Catalan: [bərsəˈɫonə], Spanish: [barθeˈlona]) is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of 101.4 km2 (39 sq mi). The urban area of Barcelona extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of between 4,200,000 and 4,500,000 within an area of 803 km2 (310 sq mi), being the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, the Ruhr, Madrid and Milan. About five million people live in the Barcelona metropolitan area. It is also Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the main component of an administrative area of Greater Barcelona, with a population of 3,218,071 in an area of 636 km² (density 5,060 hab/km²). It is located on the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs and is bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola ridge (512 m/1,680 ft).
Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona became one of the most important cities of the Crown of Aragon. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean is located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions, including the 1888 Exposición Universal de Barcelona, the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition (Expo 1929), the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures, and the 2004 World Urban Forum.
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Belfast
Coordinates: 54°35′49″N 5°55′48″W / 54.597°N 5.930°W / 54.597; -5.930
Belfast (from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning "mouth of the shoal") is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the fourteenth largest city in the United Kingdom and second largest on the island of Ireland. It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly. The city of Belfast has a population of 267,500 and lies at the heart of the Belfast urban area, which has a population of 579,276. The Larger Urban Zone, as defined by the European Union, has a total population 641,638. Belfast was granted city status in 1888.
Historically, Belfast has been a centre for the Irish linen industry (earning the nickname "Linenopolis"), tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding: the city's main shipbuilders, Harland and Wolff, which built the well-known RMS Titanic, propelled Belfast on to the global stage in the early 20th century as the biggest and most productive shipyard in the world. Belfast played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, establishing its place as a global industrial centre until the latter half of the 20th century. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast, if briefly, the biggest city in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century and the city's industrial and economic success was cited by Ulster unionist opponents of Home Rule as a reason why Ireland should shun devolution and later why Ulster in particular would fight to resist it.
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Bushey
Coordinates: 51°38′34″N 0°21′37″W / 51.6429°N 0.3604°W / 51.6429; -0.3604
Bushey (population 24,000) is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England. Bushey Heath is a large neighbourhood south east of Bushey on the boundary with the London Borough of Harrow reaching elevations of 165m above sea level.
The first written record of Bushey is an account in the Domesday Book, which describes a small agricultural village named 'Bissei' (which later became ‘Biss(h)e’ and then ‘Bisheye’ during the 12th century). However, chance archaeological findings of Stone Age tools provide evidence that the area was inhabited as far back as the Palaeolithic period. The town also has links to the Roman occupation of Britain, with the main road running through it being Roman; sites of possible Roman villas being unearthed in the area; and a Roman tessellated pavement was discovered near Chiltern Avenue.
The origin of the town’s name is not fully known. With the original name ‘Bissei’, an early theory in Reverend J.B. Johnstone’s book The Place-Names of England and Wales states that it may have meant ‘Byssa’s Isle’, and that it started life as a lake-village surrounded by marshes, streams and lakes. However, a more modern theory (albeit a less romantic one) is that it is simply derived from the Old English word bysce and Old French boisseie, meaning a ‘place covered with wood’. The latter theory could prove more apt, as the town is located on the border of the Chiltern Valleys, which were once covered in dense forests of oak, elm, ash, hazel and juniper.
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Bushey Meads School
Coordinates: 51°38′56″N 0°20′56″W / 51.649°N 0.349°W / 51.649; -0.349
Bushey Meads School (also known as "BMS") is a foundation secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire, UK. The current head teacher is Mr Keith Douglas, B.A. Hons, M.A., who started as a new member of staff in the school in December 2005.
It achieves relatively well in comparison with other schools in the area and is a recommended place in Hertfordshire for Sixth form studies. It offers a wide range of subjects.
Its close proximity to several TV studios (in particular Elstree) have made it an excellent location when school scenes were desired. TV programs featuring the school include Grange Hill, the comedy Roll Over Beethoven (starring Nigel Planer), Buddy (with Roger Daltrey) and Worms Alive! with Chas Fenton and also "Family Business" in which the students were involved.
Stan Lee paid BMS a visit in 2002. He is known as the creator of the popular comics of Spider-Man and co-creator of other comic book characters such as X-men, Incredible Hulk, Daredevil and The Fantastic Four.
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Coimbra
Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ]) is a city in the municipality of Coimbra in Portugal. Although it served as the nation's capital during the High Middle Ages, it is better-known for its university, the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese-speaking world.
According 2001 Census, provided by the Portuguese Instituto Nacional de Estatística (English: National Institute of Statistics), the city proper had a population of 101,069. The city of Coimbra is one of the most important urban centres in Portugal (after the much larger cities of Lisbon and Porto), playing a central role in the northern-central littoral and interior of the country. It is the principal centre in the Centro region, the District of Coimbra and the Baixo Mondego subregion.
There are many archaeological structures which date to the Roman era, when Coimbra was the settlement of Aeminium, such as its well-preserved aqueduct and cryptoporticus. Similarly, buildings from the period when Coimbra served as the capital of Portugal (from 1131 to 1255) still remain. During the Late Middle-Ages, with its decline as the political centre of the Kingdom of Portugal, Coimbra began to evolve into a major cultural centre, helped by the university finally established there in 1537. The university, one of the oldest in Europe, apart from attracting many European and international students, is visited by tourists for its monuments and history.
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Dallas
Dallas (
/ˈdæləs/) is the third-largest city in the state of Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Divided between Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties, the city had a population of 1,197,816 in 2010, according to the United States Census Bureau.
The city is the largest economic center of the 12-county Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area (the DFW MSA) that according to the March 2010 U.S. Census Bureau release, had a population of 6,371,773. The metroplex economy is the sixth largest in the United States, with a 2010 gross metropolitan product of $374 billion.
Dallas was founded in 1841 and was formally incorporated as a city in February 1856. The city's economy is primarily based on banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, energy, healthcare and medical research, transportation and logistics. The city is home to the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the nation. Located in North Texas and a major city in the American South, Dallas is the main core of the largest inland metropolitan area in the United States that lacks any navigable link to the sea.
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East Finchley
Coordinates: 51°35′25″N 0°10′31″W / 51.59016°N 0.17534°W / 51.59016; -0.17534
East Finchley is a suburb in the London Borough of Barnet, in north London, and situated 5.4 miles (8.7 km) north-west of Charing Cross. Geographically it is somewhat separate from the rest of Finchley, with North Finchley and West Finchley to the north, and Finchley Central to the west.
The land on which East Finchley now stands was once part of the Bishop of London's hunting ground. More recently, it was home to some grand 'country' estates of wealthy Londoners, from which several roads take their names (e.g. Summerlee Avenue, Park Hall Road). The suburb began to be developed in the 1890s.
East Finchley tube station is marked by a well-known statue of an archer by Eric Aumonier in the Art Deco style, and pointing his arrow towards the opening of the tunnel which starts south of the station and runs all the way to the end of the Northern Line at Morden. This 17.3 miles (27.8 km) long tunnel was for many years the longest in the world. There was originally an arrow at Morden Station to match the archer at East Finchley, but this was stolen not long after the station was opened.
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England
England
i/ˈɪŋɡlənd/ is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, while the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separate it from continental Europe. Most of England comprises the central and southern part of the island of Great Britain in the North Atlantic. The country also includes over 100 smaller islands such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.
The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Palaeolithic period, but it takes its name from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in AD 927, and since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century, has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world. The English language, the Anglican Church, and English law—the basis for the common law legal systems of many other countries around the world—developed in England, and the country's parliamentary system of government has been widely adopted by other nations. The Industrial Revolution began in 18th-century England, transforming its society into the world's first industrialised nation. England's Royal Society laid the foundations of modern experimental science.
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Ethiopia
Ethiopia (
/ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/) (Ge'ez: ኢትዮጵያ ʾĪtyōṗṗyā), officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2. Ethiopia is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. With its capital at Addis Ababa, it is also the most populous landlocked nation in the world.
Ethiopia was a monarchy for most of its history, and the Ethiopian dynasty traces its roots to the 2nd century BC. Ethiopia is also one of the oldest sites of human existence known to scientists today, having yielded some of humanity's oldest traces. It may be the region from which Homo sapiens first set out for the Middle East and points beyond. Alongside Rome, Persia, China and India, the Ethiopian Aksum Empire was considered one of the great world powers of the 3rd century. During the Scramble for Africa, Ethiopia was the only African country beside Liberia that retained its sovereignty as a recognized independent country, and was one of only four African members of the League of Nations. After a brief period of Italian occupation, Ethiopia became a charter member of the United Nations. When other African nations received their independence following World War II, many of them adopted the colors of Ethiopia's flag, and Addis Ababa became the location of several international organizations focused on Africa.
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Fulham
Coordinates: 51°28′36″N 0°12′50″W / 51.4767°N 0.2138°W / 51.4767; -0.2138
Fulham ( /ˈfʊləm/) is an area of southwest London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 (the successor to the Metropolitan Borough of Fulham) located 3.7 miles (6.0 km) south west of Charing Cross. It lies on the north bank of the Thames, between Putney and Chelsea. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. Fulham was formerly the seat of the diocese of "Fulham and Gibraltar", and Fulham Palace served as the former official home of the Bishop of London, (now a museum), the grounds of which are now divided between public allotments and an elegant botanical garden.
Having been through many transformations in its history, today it is a green London area within very close reach of many famously extravagant places such as Chelsea and Kensington and this is reflected in the high local house prices. It was included within Savills' 2007 list of "prime" London areas. Two Premier League football clubs, Fulham and Chelsea, are situated in Fulham. The former Lillie Bridge Grounds (which hosted the second FA Cup Final and the first ever amateur boxing matches) was also in Fulham.
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Hampstead Heath
Coordinates: 51°33′47″N 0°10′6″W / 51.56306°N 0.16833°W / 51.56306; -0.16833 Hampstead Heath (locally known as "the Heath") is a large, ancient London park, covering 320 hectares (790 acres). This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate, which rests on a band of London Clay. The Heath is rambling and hilly, embracing ponds, recent and ancient woodlands, a lido, playgrounds, and a training track, and it adjoins the stately home of Kenwood House and its grounds. The SE part of the Heath is Parliament Hill, whose view over London is protected by law.
The Heath has long been a popular place for Londoners to walk and take in the air. Running along its eastern perimeter are a chain of ponds - including three open-air public swimming pools - which were originally reservoirs for drinking water from the River Fleet. The Heath is a Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Metropolitan Importance, and part of Kenwood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Lakeside concerts are held there in summer. The Heath is managed by the City of London Corporation, and lies mostly within the London Borough of Camden with the adjoining Hampstead Heath Extension and Golders Hill Park in the London Borough of Barnet.
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Nice
Coordinates: 43°42′12″N 7°15′59″E / 43.7034°N 7.2663°E / 43.7034; 7.2663
Nice ( /ˈniːs/, French pronunciation: [nis]; Niçard Occitan: Niça [classical norm] or Nissa [nonstandard], Italian: Nizza or Nizza Marittima, Greek: Νίκαια, Latin: Nicaea) is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, with a population of 348,721 within its administrative limits on a land area of 71.92 km2 (28 sq mi). The urban area of Nice extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of about 1 million on an area of 721 km2 (278 sq mi). Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille.
The city is called Nice la Belle (Nissa La Bella in Niçard), which means Nice the Beautiful, which is also the title of the unofficial anthem of Nice, written by Menica Rondelly in 1912. Nice is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes département and the second biggest city of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region after Marseille.
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North London
North London is the northern part of London, England. It is an imprecise description and the area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes. Common to these definitions is that it includes districts located north of the River Thames and is used in comparison with South London. However, it is also often used in comparisons with Central London, East London and West London.
The River Thames divides Greater London into two parts. The northern part includes most of the historic central areas including the City, the East End and the West End; and the majority of the London Underground network.
This area is made up of the City of London and the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Westminster. This definition is used by the Boundary Commission for England. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames includes sections on both sides of the River Thames. The boundary commission class the entire district as part of South London.
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Prague State Opera
The Prague State Opera (Czech: Státní opera Praha), is an opera and ballet company in Prague, Czech Republic. The theatre was originally founded in 1888 as the New German Theatre and from 1949 to 1989 it was known as the Smetana Theatre.
The history of the theatre currently known as the Prague State Opera dates back to the late 19th Century. While often overshadowed by the more prominent National Theatre of Prague, the company has its own distinct history. The birth of a magnificent Czech Theatre, the National Theatre, in 1883 indirectly created a longing among the Prague German community for a German-speaking opera house of its own. At that time the Czech lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and there was a large German minority living in Prague. On 4 February 1883 the Deutscher Theatreverein was founded with the goal of raising funds for the new theatre. The plans were developed by the well-known Viennese firm Fellner & Helmer along with Karl Hasenauer, architect of the Burgtheater in Vienna. The resulting Neues deutsches Theater (New German Theatre) was designed by the Prague architect Alfons Wertmüller and built within 20 months. With its spacious auditorium and elaborate neo-rococo décor, the theater was one of the most beautiful in Europe.
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Radlett
Coordinates: 51°40′55″N 0°18′50″W / 51.682°N 0.314°W / 51.682; -0.314
Radlett is a small affluent village in the county of Hertfordshire between St Albans and Borehamwood on Watling Street with a population of approximately 8,000. It is located in the council district of Hertsmere and is covered by two wards, Aldenham East and Aldenham West. It is located inside the M25 motorway.
Radlett lies in the valley of Tykes Water, a stream that runs north from Aldenham Reservoir to the River Colne. Now entirely surrounded by the Metropolitan Green Belt, it is seeing significant 'infill' development and pressure to relax the Green Belt restrictions.[citation needed]
Radlett is one of the most prosperous places in Britain. The town contains many substantial detached houses with large gardens. In the older centre there are also a few streets with Victorian semi detached and terraced houses. Over the past few years, the combination of its proximity to London and good transport links have meant that Radlett has become a property hotspot[citation needed] with majority of roads with an average price of over £1,000,000.
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Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall situated on the northern edge of the South Kensington area, in the City of Westminster, London, England, best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941.
Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from several performance genres have appeared on its stage and it has become one of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings. Each year it hosts more than 350 events including classical concerts, rock and pop, ballet and opera, sports, award ceremonies, school and community events, charity performances and banquets.
The hall was originally supposed to have been called The Central Hall of Arts and Sciences, but the name was changed by Queen Victoria to Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences when laying the foundation stone as a dedication to her deceased husband and consort Prince Albert. It forms the practical part of a national memorial to the Prince Consort – the decorative part is the Albert Memorial directly to the north in Kensington Gardens, now separated from the Hall by the road Kensington Gore.
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Sofia
Sofia (Bulgarian: София, pronounced [ˈsɔfijɐ] (
listen)) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 15th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.2 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.
Prehistoric settlements were excavated in the centre of the present city, near the royal palace, as well as in outer districts Slatina and Obelya. The well-preserved town walls (especially their substructures) date back before the 7th century BC, when Thracians established their city around a mineral spring, which exists to the present day. Sofia has had several names in the different periods of its existence. Its ancient name, Serdika or Serdica, derives from the local Celtic tribe of the serdi who inhabited the region since the 1st century BC. Serdica was a Roman capital during the tetrarchic system of government. During the Middle Ages, it was one of the major commercial centres of the Bulgarian Empire, along with Tarnovo. Sofia's population remained small until 1879, when it was declared a capital of the Principality of Bulgaria after the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates
i/juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌærəb ˈɛmɪrɨts/ (Arabic: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة, Al Imārāt al ‘Arabīyah al Muttaḥidah), sometimes simply called the Emirates or the UAE, is a country situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, as well as sharing sea borders with Qatar to the west and Iran to the north.
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates (equivalent to principalities), each governed by a hereditary emir, with a single national president. The constituent emirates are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. The capital is Abu Dhabi, which is also the state's center of political, industrial, and cultural activities.
Prior to independence in 1971, the UAE was known as the Trucial States or Trucial Oman, in reference to a 19th-century truce between the local sheikhs, hereditary rulers of the territories, and the United Kingdom. The term Pirate Coast was also used by some to refer to the emirates from the 18th to the early 20th century, owing to the preponderance of pirates operating from Emirati ports.
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Vienna
Vienna ( /viːˈɛnə/; German: Wien (help·info) [viːn]) is the capital and largest city of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million (2.4 million within the metropolitan area, more than 25% of Austria's population), and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 9th-largest city by population in the European Union. Until the beginning of the 20th century it was the largest German speaking city in the world, and before the first world war and the splitting of the Austro-Hungarian empire the city had 2 million inhabitants. Vienna is host to many major international organizations, including the United Nations and OPEC. The city lies in the east of Austria and is close to the borders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. These regions work together in a European Centrope border region. Along with nearby Bratislava, Vienna forms a metropolitan region with 3 million inhabitants. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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George Harrison
George Harrison,MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician and singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, and introduced it to the other Beatles, as well as their Western audience. Following the band's break-up he was a successful solo artist, and later a founding member of the Traveling Wilburys. Harrison was also a session musician and a film and record producer. He is listed at number 11 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
Although most of The Beatles' songs were written by Lennon and McCartney, Beatle albums generally included one or two of Harrison's own songs, from With The Beatles onwards. His later compositions with The Beatles include "Here Comes the Sun", "Something" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". By the time of the band's break-up, Harrison had accumulated a backlog of material, which he then released as the triple album All Things Must Pass in 1970, from which two hit singles originated: a double A-side single, "My Sweet Lord" backed with "Isn't It a Pity", and "What Is Life". In addition to his solo work, Harrison co-wrote two hits for former Beatle Ringo Starr, as well as songs for the Traveling Wilburys—the supergroup he formed in 1988 with Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison.
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George Nozuka
George Koichi Nozuka (born April 28, 1986) better known by his stage name George is a Canadian singer. He is signed to HC Entertainment Group record label as their main act.
George was born one of seven children to American Canadian mother Holly Sedgwick and Japanese father Hiromitsu Nozuka. Sedgwick raised Nozuka and his six siblings as a single mother. He is the older brother of musician Justin Nozuka, musician Henry Nozuka, and actor Philip Nozuka. Other family members include Christian, another musician and two sisters, Margaret and Sandra (Sandy). George's aunt, his mother's half-sister, is actress Kyra Sedgwick who is married to actor [Kevin Bacon]. George's first cousin twice removed was actress Edie Sedgwick.
George Nozuka sings, dances, plays piano, guitar and harmonica. Most of his choreography was taught by Roger Chau, well known South-East Asian Dancer. He released his first album Believe in 2006. He co-wrote all of the songs on his album. It took a full year to record in Toronto, Los Angeles and Sweden with a number of producers, including Perry Alexander, Roy "Royalty" Hamilton and Anthony M. Jones. A special edition of "Believe" was also released in Japan in July 2007. Five songs from the freshman album of George were released as singles in Canada.
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George, George Filmography
- Chicken Hearted (1921)
- Hero Pro Tem (1921)
- His Bitter Half (1921)
- Nothing Like It (1921)
- Sand Witches (1920)
- Jerry's Eugenic Marriage (1917)
- Jerry's Finishing Touch (1917)
- Jerry's Master Stroke (1917)
- Somewhere in the Mountains (1917)
- The Ransom (1917)
- Jerry's Picnic (1917)
- Jerry's Red Hot Trail (1917)
- Minding the Baby (1917)
- Jerry's Romance (1917)
- Jerry's Star Bout (1917)
- Be Sure You're Right (1917)
- Jerry's Trial (1917)
- Jerry's Whirlwind Finish (1917)
- Jerry's Winning Way (1917)
- Jerry and the Outlaws (1917)
- Jerry and the Vampire (1917)
- Jerry at the Waldorf (1917)
- The Lady Detective (1917)
- Jerry in Yodel Land (1917)
- Jerry Joins the Army (1917)
- Jerry on the Farm (1917)
- Jerry on the Railroad (1917)
- Jerry Takes Gas (1917)
- Jerry Tries Again (1917)
- Jerry's Big Deal (1917)
- Jerry's Big Doings (1917)
- Officer Jerry (1917)
- Jerry's Big Mystery (1917)
- Jerry's Brilliant Scheme (1917)
- Jerry's Big Raid (1917)
- Jerry and His Pal (1917)
- Jerry's Double Cross (1917)
- The Gypsy Prince (1917)
- Jerry's Elopement (1917)
- When Jerry Came to Town (1916)
- A Merry Mix-Up (1916)
- Around the World (1916)
- Going Up (1916)
- Jerry and the Bandits (1916)
- Jerry and the Blackhanders (1916)
- Jerry and the Counterfeiters (1916)
- Jerry and the Moonshiners (1916)
- Jerry and the Smugglers (1916)
- Jerry in Mexico (1916)
- Jerry in the Movies (1916)
- Jerry's Big Game (1916)
- Jerry's Big Haul (1916)
- Jerry's Big Lark (1916)
- Jerry's Celebration (1916)
- Jerry's Double Header (1916)
- Jerry's Millions (1916)
- Jerry's Perfect Day (1916)
- Jerry's Stratagem (1916)
- Making Things Hum (1916)
- Movie Struck (1916)
- On the Rampage (1916)
- Preparedness (1916)
- The Conquering Hero (1916)
- The Desperate Chance (1916)
- The Hero of the E.Z. Ranch (1916)
- The Masque Ball (1916)
- The Rookie (1916)
- The Traitor (1916)
- The Winning Punch (1916)
- Too Proud to Fight (1916)
- The Double Cross (1915)
- The Fighting Four (1915)
- A Shot Gun Romance (1915)
- Jerry's Revenge (1915)
- A Deal in Indians (1915)
- Jerry to the Rescue (1915)
- Hearts and Clubs (1915)
- The Holdup (1915)
- A Prince of Peace (1915)
- Doctor Jerry (1915)
- Adam's Ancestors (1915)
- Taking a Chance (1915)
- The Little Detective (1915)
- A Change of Luck (1915)
George, George S. Filmography
George, Georg Filmography
George
Cast
- Crystal Cooke
- Anne Haney
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
- Cleandre Norman
- Pablo Irlando
- Lauren Robinson
- Doniell Spencer
- Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Tony T. Johnson
- George Foreman
- Troy Evans
- Mother Love
- Paul Eiding
- Ralph P. Martin
- John Connolly
- Dan Tullis Jr.
- Cathryn Michon
- Season 1
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Episode 1: Pilot
USA:5 November 1993...
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Episode 2: 2 Hip 2 Work
USA:6 November 1993...
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Episode 3: Requiem for a Lightweight
USA:13 November 1993...
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Episode 4: One Joe at a Time
USA:20 November 1993...
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Episode 5: Nobody Up There Likes Me
USA:22 December 1993...
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Episode 6: Society Girl
USA:29 December 1993...
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Episode 7: Homeboy Is Where the Heart Is
USA:5 January 1994...
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Episode 8: Rapmasta Shasta
USA:12 January 1994...
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Episode 9: Man of the Year
USA:19 January 1994...
George
Cast
- Season 1
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Episode 1: Alles wegen George
West Germany:30 December 1972...
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Episode 2: Aller Anfang ist schwer
- Episode 3: Eigener Herd ist Goldes wert
- Episode 4: Wo ein Wille, da ein Weg
- Episode 5: Steter Tropfen hölt den Stein
- Episode 6: Liebe geht durch den Magen
- Episode 7: Man muss Feste feiern, wie sie fallen
- Episode 8: Sich regen bringt Segen
- Episode 9: Wie man in den Wald hineinruft
- Episode 10: Was sich liebt, das neckt sich
- Episode 11: Wenn einer eine Reise tut
- Episode 12: Ende gut, alles gut
- Episode 13: Wer anderen eine Grube gräbt
- George - Jude
- Lie To Me - George
- Such A Fool - George
- Hurting Child - George
- Cherie Amour - George
- Breathe In Now - George
- Butterfly - George
- Talk to Me - George
- I Wanna Love You - George
- Dance With Me - George
- Cant Stop Loving You - George
- Stay Up - George
- Somethin' Somethin' - George
- Last Time - George
- George - Larry
- George - Headless Chickens
- George - Piffin Pebbles
George died in the fifth grade
No one ever knew why
He was out selling lemonade
On the Fourth of July and he died
Sister Claire said that he was
An angel on earth
She stood there and she told us
She had clearly rehearsed every verse
Of the lies that tie you down
I've forgotten my first love
I haven't seen her since when
There's a bum on the corner
He thinks that I'm his best friend, we pretend
He says the rapture is any day
That's when God's coming around
Although perhaps he should stay away
They'll run him right out of town, like a clown
With the lies that tie you down
There are times when a man feels
That it's him against the world
There are times when a man steals
From the love of his girl
There are days when a beast dies
Long before the gun
And there are days when a crow flies[Verse 1]
Why didn't I listen to my heart
When she had me guessin' from the start
More and more I wonder
Why do I still want her
After all the love I gave to you
All this pain and all because of you
[Chorus]
What am I supposed to do
When it's all a lie
Where am I supposed to go
When it's dark outside
What am I supposed to do
When it's all a lie
Lie to me [6X]
One last time
[Verse 2]
Still had those letters from last fall
And everytime the phone rings
Wish it was your call
More and more I wonder
Why do I still want her
After all the love I gave to you
All this pain I'm in because of you
[Chorus]
What am I supposed to do
When it's all a lie
Where am I supposed to go
When it's dark outside
What am I supposed to do
When it's all a lie
Lie to me [6X]
One last time
[Bridge]
Why did you have to hurt (to hurt)
Loved you for all your lies (your lies)
One thing I know is true
Ill never stop
Lovin' you (lovin' you)
So tell me
[Chorus]
What am I supposed to do
When it's all a lie
Where am I supposed to go
When it's dark outside
What am I supposed to do
When it's all a lie
Won't you lie to me lie to me baby
Lie to me lie to me baby
Won't you lie to me baby
One last time4 o'clock in the morning, i'm chilling with some friends
Before the club we're hangin out until this girl walked in
Come on by surprise her when she didn't say hello
Had an attitude, why be so rude I know just what to do
Wanna go outside I pull out and came running
Told the girl dont act this way
I see right through your act
What he did was such a shame
Dont be living with this man
So let it go tonight
I see the beauty within your eyes
So let it go tonight
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool oooh
And here I am saying girl im sorry
For something i didnt do, this is my point of view
Baby i never meant to fall for her
Lately its been driving me crazy
Baby baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yea..
Its 4 o'clock in the morning and it didn't take too long
For the girl to change her tune and now shes singin a different song
She'S all up on me, kissing on me, grabbing on me
Whats a guy to when his brain is all muted
Baby im not that guy
I already got that someone in my life
Baby im not that guy
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool oooh
And here I am saying girl im sorry
For something i didnt do, this is my point of view
Baby never meant to fall for her
Lately its been driving me crazy
Baby baby, you still and always will be my baby
I let her in only before a minute girl
She was up in my mind
But it was you I found a start
You'll always have my heart
Say my heart
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool o oh
And here I am saying girl im sorry
For something i didnt do, this is my point of view
Baby i never meant to fall for her
Lately its been driving me crazy
Baby baby, you still and always will be my baby
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool o oh
And here I am saying girl im sorry
For something i didnt do, this is my point of view
Baby i never meant to fall
Lately you know im so sorry
Baby baby, you still and always will be my babyIn the middle of the night,
No one heard the boy
Who cried himself to sleep
Didn't care about himself cuz he
Hurt too much, he was hurt too much
And the burden of the world was put
On a hurting child, hurting child
Who never smiled
The world was put on the hurting child,
Hurting child
I sing for the hurting child
I sing for the hurting child
In the middle of the fight
No one saw the girl who thought it
Was her fault, didnt know about her pain
Though it was right there
No one said they cared
And the burden of the world was put
On a hurting child, hurting child
Who never smiled
The world was put on the hurting child,
Hurting child
I sing for the hurting child
I sing for the children, dream for the children,
Cry for the children now
So I sing for the children, dream for the children,
Smile for the children now
Said the world was put
On a hurting child, hurting child
Who never smiled
The world was put on the hurting child,
Hurting child
I sing for the hurting child
I sing for the children, dream for the children,
Cry for the children now
So I sing for the children, dream for the children,
Smile for the children
...I was that hurting childMy Cherie...
Amour...
That's the girl that I've been
Lookin' For, Lookin' For,
She's someone, I'd adore
Always saw me with a heart that's so pure.
I'm searchin'
And I keep lookin'
(I'm hurt bad)
That's how bad I need ya...
Wait up on me,
Wait it out,
I can't let her get away, (get away)
Cherie Amour
I've been trying hard to find you
I've been looking everywhere
Cherie Amour
If I had you I would love you
Never hurt you,
Girl I swear
Cherie Amour
You're the one I've been lookin' for
Lookin' for
Cherie Amour
This heart, beats only for you...
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My beauty, and love
Where are you,
Cause its been long enough,
Long enough
She's someone, I can trust
I don't have you girl,
I want you
And I gotta love you now, singin'
I'm searchin'
And I keep lookin'
(I'm hurt bad)
That's how bad I need you...
Wait up on me,
Wait it out,
I can't let her get away,
Get Away
Cherie Amour
I've been trying hard to find you
I've been looking everywhere
Cherie Amour
If I had you I would love you
Never hurt you,
Girl I swear
Cherie Amour
You're the one I've been lookin' for
Lookin' for
Cherie Amour
This heart, beats only for you...
Never had a wish come true
Come True
And my wish, is to find you
Can't hide these feelings no more...
Cherie Amour...
Cherie Amour,
Tryin', Find You,
Love You, Cherie Amour, Want You,
Love You, Touch You,
Cherie Amour,
Cherie Amour,
You're the girl I been lookin' for
Lookin' For
Lookin' For
Cherie Amour
I've been trying hard to find you
I've been looking everywhere
Cherie Amour
If I had you I would love you
Never hurt you,
Girl I swear
Cherie Amour
You're the one I've been lookin' for
Lookin' for
Cherie Amour
This heart, beats only for you...
Cherie Amour...I see love and beauty all around, I also see the sadness that's embedded in your frown
I wonder why you choose not to talk to those around, I sense a fear of lifting heavy feet
higher than you want to, I just want to believe your truth...
you stand there but you do not cast a shadow, you walk away with every word you choose not to say
I suppose that moving on paints a new colour for each day, I don't like to see
dreams put on the shelf, to deal with on that one day, I just want to be happy for you
'cause I only have one second, this minute today
I can't press rewind and turn it back and call it now
and so this moment, I just have to sing out loud
and say I love I like and breathe in now
and say I love I live and breathe in now
I move on holding on to what I learn, it's time to move on from the notion
that the whole world's against me
break free of shackles that formed young, time free in now
and now I know, it's not all up to me, I can count on another
so move on lighter and be free ....
'cause I only have one second, this minute today
I can't press rewind and turn it back and call it now
and so this moment, I just have to sing out loud
and say I love I like and breathe in now
and say I love I live and breathe in now
I believe in for today I just want to know that you're okay
cause I believe in breathing just for today
I just want to know that you're okay....
'cause I only have one second, this minute today
I can't press rewind and turn it back and call it now
and so this moment, I just have to sing out loud
and say I love I like and breathe in now
and say I love I live and breathe in now
and say I love I live and breathe in nowGoodbye is what she said
When she said im sorry
And I, Im dying on the inside
Cuz i tried but I cant hide the tears
That fall from my eyes
Hold me close one more night
Hold me close one more time
Hold me close cuz Im dyin on the inside
A butterfly
Hello with a little wink
But what she think of me
And oh she smiled
Give me her name
But who would have thought i would be crying here
With all this pain no no
Hold me close one more night baby
Hold me close one more time (just give me one more time my baby)
Hold me close cuz Im dyin on the inside
A butterfly
Now theres nothing I can do and
Theres nothing I can say
About losing you
I wish that I could find a way, wish that I could see you again
If only I could turn back time
Hold me close one more night...
Hold me close one more time..
Hold me close cuz Im dyin on the inside (dying on the inside)
A butterfly....[Verse 1:]
I wanna take you home
To my place
Share my dreams and my fantasies
I can't wait
I wanna show u things
You ain't never seen before
Girl I hear you crying
Crying out for more
[Chorus:]
Talk to me, talk to me
Am I doing this right?
Talk to me, talk to me
Are u feelin alright?
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And here you are tonite
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And I can see it in your eyes
Are u ready to stay up all night?
To see the morning light?
I've been waiting
And waiting
And waiting
My whole life...
[Verse 2:]
So now here we are
Turn the lights down low
Or we can go fast
Or should I go slow?
I wanna kiss your lips
Is that okay?
I'm that guy, I'm that guy baby
You'll be callin' on my name
Sing it to me now
[Chorus:]
Talk to me, talk to me
Am I doing this right?
Talk to me, talk to me
Are u feelin alright?
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And here you are tonite
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And I can see it in your eyes
Are u ready to stay up all night?
To see the morning light?
I've been waiting
And waiting
And waiting
My whole life...
[Bridge:]
I ...wanna cater to you
No... Nothin I wouldn't do
I tried to find words to say
I've never felt love in this way...
This way
Ive been for this my whole life
Here you are tonite
I've been ready for this my whole life
And I can see it in your eyes
Girl are u ready to stay up all night
To see the morning light
I've been waiting
And waiting
And waiting
Ma whole la la la la lifee
Will you be waiting....
My whole life....Can i play
I said can I play
Hey pretty with them sunshades on
What u say tonight
The sun is settin' and its almost dawn
You know i am bout to say right
You wanna hang with your crew
Wanna dance me and you real close
To my tempting
You wanna hang with your crew
Girl I'll show you what to do ya
What do u say
I wanna love you
Think you can keep up with me
I wanna love you
Girl hold on tight
I wanna love you
Cant wait to tell your friends it was G
I wanna love you all through the night
Do other guys sing this song like me
I can put up a fight
Girl what you heard is true, and soon you'll see
Were gonna be up all night
You wanna hang with your crew
Wanna dance me and you real close
To my tempting
You wanna hang with your crew
Girl show I'll you what to do ya
What do u say
I wanna love you
Think you can keep up with me
I wanna love you
Girl hold on tight
I wanna love you
Cant wait to tell your friends it was G
I wanna love you all through the night
So I guess this my introduction
I wanna love u girl
Ohohooooh
So can you keep up with me?
So can I play?
I wanna love you
Think you can keep up with me
I wanna love you
Hold on, hold on, hold on baby
I wanna love you
Cant wait to tell your friends it was G
I wanna love you all through the night
All through the night
I wanna love you
Think you can keep up with me
I wanna love you
Hold on, hold on, hold on baby
I wanna love you
Cant wait to tell your friends it was G
I wanna love you all through the night
All through the nightI saw this girl and she was tight
Hey, go and talk to her
I said, Ha, alright
So grabbed a hold of her
Got up in those eyes
I didn't know what to do
Or what to say
Caught up in those eyes
Girl i can't take what you're doing
You're who i'm choosing
Oh, shake it, like you got something girl
Oh, like you rock my world (shake it)
Rock out your body
Rockin your body
Dance with me.
Shake it (girl i want that somethin somethin)
Oh (i want that somethin somethin)
Shake it (give me that somethin somethin)
Now here we are, don't turn around
I'm not getting what i see, whats going down
I wanna take you home where we can be alone
What you say girl, you commin home with me?
So we can be alone
Girl i can't take what you're doing
You're who i'm choosing
Oh, shake it, like you got something girl
Oh, like you rock my world (shake it)
Rock out your body
Rockin your body
Dance with me.
Oh, shake it, like you got something girl
Oh, like you rock my world (shake it)
Rock out your body
Rockin your body
Dance with me.
If you wanna ride with gee
You better come dance with me girrrl
If you wanna come back to the suite
You better come dance with me
Say what? 2-3-4
Girl i can't take what you're doing
You're who i'm choosing
Oh, shake it, like you got something girl
Oh, like you rock my world (shake it)
Rock out your body
Rockin your body
Dance with me.
Shake it (girl i want that somethin somethin)
Oh (i want that somethin somethin)
Shake it (give me that somethin somethin)
Shake it (girl i want that somethin somethin)
Oh (i want that somethin somethin)
Shake it (give me that somethin somethin)
No i can't take what you're doing
You're who i'm choosing.
UghSince you let me go
Every single day seems impossible
Just cant get u out of my mind
Everything i see brings back memories
Of you and me
Left me on my knees
Even though its been hell
Im still begging please
And I really just wanna why
Babe if you're home please pick up the phone
Cuz im incomplete without you
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up
Loving you,
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up
I know you cant girl
And I know youre only doing this to
Hurt me, girl, and im dying inside
Tonight, i got no other choice, i need to hear your voice
To get by,
If were meant to be just thought i should be happy
And im saying it straight from the phone
If loving u is wrong i dont wanna be right
Guess it is what it is
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you (cant stop, cant cant stop)
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up
Loving you,
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up loving you
Theres are times im......
Cuz i dont like to be alone (dont like to be alone)
Lookin at all the pictures that I have of you
Im listening to sad love songs
Where will i go, what will i do
Where will i be if i cant be with you
Here i stand, half a man
And im givng my all...
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up
Loving you,
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up
Loving you,
I just cant stop loving you
I just cant stop loving you
Cuz im all torn up and I just cant give up
(all torn up, cant give up)
(all torn up, cant give up)Let me start with a soft caress
Wanna show you i'm not like the rest
So put me to the test
Anything that you feel let it go
Wanna take things nice and slow
So baby lose control
I want this, want that
I want anything, anything
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you a song
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you this song
'cause it's all about love tonight
It's all you see
So stay up with me tonight
So come make it right next to me
Let me show you what love can be
I'll kiss the lips softly
I'm lookin' you right in the eyes
Girl i slowly go deep inside
Your heart is what i mean
'cause i want this, want that
I want anything, anything
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you a song
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you this song
'cause it's all about lovin' tonight
It's all you see
So stay up with me tonight ~ohh
It's all about you and me
That's right (that's right)
That's right (that's right)
This it what it means to me
So don't leave me (don't leave me)
Don't leave me
I need this just as bad as you do~
So don't leave me
Don't leave me
Tonight
(ohhhhhhh~)
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you a song
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you this song
'cause it's all about lovin' tonight
It's all you see
So stay up with me
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you a song
So let's stay up tonight
Girl that's all
Let me sing you this song
'cause it's all about lovin' tonight
It's all you see
So stay up with me tonight
Baby baby
It's all you see
So stay up with me all nightThere she is in the club on a Friday night
(With her back up against the wall)
Somethin' about this girl I can't describe
(But I know that I want it)
In the crowd, in a room she stands alone
(With her back up against the wall)
With eyes like I have ever known... yes
She knows that I'm watchin'
'Cause right by I'm walkin'
Every five minutes it's a second guess
She knows how I'm doing
No mystery to it
I try to look away, but...
Can't stop girl with that somethin' sweet
Lips like sugar and she's eyein' me
Somethin's goin' down now
Somethin' somethin' now
Can't stop girl with that somethin' fun
Ain't gon stop 'til that somethin's mine
Step up baby please and
Drop that somethin' somethin' on me
Clap your hands baby girl if you feel right
'Cause you know we're gonna rock through the whole night
Clap your hands baby girl if you feel right
Does it feel right? Yeeeah
Gotta see this girl with your own two eyes
(With her back up against the wall)
It's the way she moves from side to side
(She got me hypnotized)
It's hard to focus, not to notice
(When her back's up against the wall)
She's fallin' up on me
Yeah you know that's cool with me 'cause..
She knows that I'm watchin'
'Cause right by I'm walkin'
Every five minutes it's a second guess
She knows how I'm doing
No mystery to it
I'm tryin' to look away, but...
Can't stop girl with that somethin' sweet
Lips like sugar and she's eyein' me
Somethin's goin' down now
Somethin' somethin' now
Can't stop girl with that somethin' fun
Ain't gon stop 'til that somethin's mine
Step up baby please and
Drop that somethin' somethin' on me
You wanna know what she's like?
Okay... she was like this...
She's like boom boom boom boom
She's like d-ow d-ow d-ow n-ow n-ow
She's like Bah-bah-dah-bah-dah-bah
She's like.. Ohhhhh GEORGE!
Y'zir!
Can't stop girl with that somethin' sweet
Lips like sugar and she's eyein' me
Somethin's going down now
Somethin' somethin' now
Can't stop girl with that somethin' fun
Ain't gon stop 'til that somethin's mine
Step up baby please and
Drop that somethin' somethin'... (on me) [x2]
Drop that somethin' somethin' on meI'll tell you all something man
This girl man
I used to love we was together
She left, She with this other guy
Its really blowing my mind right now
George man I gotta tell you about it
I was up in the VIP section
I've seen her with her girlfriends dancin'
With her tight blue jeans and stilettos on
I thought about our last convo on the telephone
And I said girl I'm going on a tour
I'll be gone for 4 months
So why don't we just break it on off for 4 months
She said boy if you leave you so nuts
'Cause Imma just move on
And you gonna be so crushed
Never thought I'd bump into you
With another guy under your arm
Now I know that I was a fool
Fool of my girl, fool of my girl
The whole time that you were with me
My friends said I did you wrong
And now it's easy to see
It just took too long
That was the last time
'Cause the last time
I said goodbye to you
(said goodbye to you)
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Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
It was the last time
Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
It was the last time
You keep on blocking my calls
So now I know how it feels
And it hurts
What goes around comes around
The pain is so real
I see you two so happy
Don't know what to do (Oh)
I'm lost without you (Nooo)
It was the last time
'Cause the last time (Ohhh)
Don't wanna say goodbye (say goodbye)
Don't wanna say goodbye to you
Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
It was the last time
Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
It was the last time
Jeah, momma said
Boy she with a keeper
But now I understand
Why I'm sick with a fever
That's why I run around
With the models and divas
Drinkin' away the pain
With the henni and tequila
If I could take it all back I would
I'd take it back to the days
Where our love was all good
When I used to have you
On the bed, legs spread
Instead, I'm listening to the words you always said
On the real
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
How I feel
Don't you know that your the only one
Last time,
I took you for granted
When you were mine
Please forget about the last time
Let's talk
Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
It was the last time
Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
It was the last time
Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
Last time
Don't let him take all my love
I know it was all my fault
Give me just one more truth
[fades..]George sits at his window and he wonders why
He wants to see the morning broken
Wants to feel the sunshine yeah
Come and dance with me my brother
I will play and you'll get high
oh so high
We are full of our beginnings but hesitation takes all our time
George was feeling good
But he didn't know why
Motivation slips away
Replaced with time
For more or less of something else
Oh yeah something else, yeah
George rides around the world and he doesn't try
He's got a scooter for a best friend and a meaning of life yeah
Answers hiding in a question or that look in her eye oh her eye
All strong people stand
But some fly high, some fly
George was feeling good
But he didn't know why
Motivation slips away
Replaced with time
For more or less of something else
George he's wet behind the ears
Waits to find his peace here
Waits to face his fears
Doesn't care about tomorrow
Doesn't care what you say
George wants to go out but not on a day like today
Ummm I, I don't know...
Come on George... Come out and play
George was feeling good
But he didn't know why
Motivation slips away
Replaced with time
For more or less of something else
George he's wet behind the ears
Waits to find his peace here
Waits to face his fears
Don't care about tomorrow
Doesn't care what you sayYou know you don’t love me but you still want to touch me
feel my body well It makes me feel ugly
want to use me emotionally abuse me
show the rope and dangle It above me
want the truth and nothing but the whole truth
say I’m nervous but I’m looking for the real proof
found the photo and the little piece of paper
without a name but that will come later
It would seem that your no good at deceit
It would appear that you lie and you cheat
want to shriek to the beings in the corner
want to howl coz It feels like torture
Spare me your weak apologies
I dont care for the way they make me bleed
can’t find a reason and you won’t explain
you’ll be sorry If It happens again
Lets make a deal or I’ll hurt you, you know
Beat a path to my door why, why, why
say all the things you said before why why
tell me the gospel according to you
You know you don’t love me but you still want to touch me
feel my body well It makes me feel ugly
want to use me emotionally abuse me
show the rope and dangle It above me
You know you don’t love me but you still want to touch me
feel my body well It makes me feel ugly
want to use me emotionally abuse me
show the rope and dangle It above me
Lets make a deal or I'll hurt you, you know
You Haven’t a notion and you haven’t a clue
you have to know I cannot trust you,
now I know to well your ways
now I know I’ll always pay
So I’ll sit in my room not daring to move
never raising my voice and thinking of you
and I’ll try to Imagine that we never met
try to pretend and I’ll try to forget
Lets make a deal or I’ll hurt you, you know
Beat a path to my door why, why, why
say all the things you said before why why
tell me the gospel according to you
You know you don’t love me but you still want to touch me
feel my body well It makes me feel ugly
want to use me emotionally abuse me
show the rope and dangle It above me
You know you don’t love me but you still want to touch me
feel my body well It makes me feel ugly
want to use me emotionally abuse me
show the rope and dangle It above me
You know you don’t love me but you still want to touch me
feel my body well It makes me feel ugly
want to use me emotionally abuse meGot my Telly ho's
Got my Bag of dope
Got my scotch and coke
But I forgot my smokes
Gotta Bum a fag
Bum a Fag
Gotta bum a fag
To make a joint
Now you get the point
George is gay
he's bumming fags
night and day
George is gay
Hey Hey
He's gonna bum a fag
And he don't smoke
He's going out for
A night on the poke
Better watch out
He don't choke
Bum a fag
Gotta bum a fag
Naa na na nanana naaRELEASE
ALBUMS
- Talk to Me (remix)
- Dance With Me
- I Wanna Love You
- Somethin' Somethin'
- Talk to Me
- Last Time
- Such a Fool
- Lie to Me
- Cherie Amour
- Can't Stop Loving You
- Stay Up
- Butterfly
- Hurting Child
- I Wanna Love You (remix)
- Griff nach de Stärne
- Wenn scho nid für immer
- Wär wenn nid du
- Nie wäg vo hie
- Rägetag am Meer
- Immer no glich
- Country Song
- Tag für Tag
- Gueti Seel
- Adrenalin
- Vergässe
- Als wärs Geschter gsi
- Vom gliche Bluet
- 5 vor Zähni
- Title Song
- Sacramento
- Alpine
- Alone in the Country Heart
- Picture Box
- The Track Through the Woods
- Tip Top Song
- Compass Song
- Bandstand
- Do You Know a Music
- Paces to Jericho
- The Song the Lonely Heart Remembers
- Whirligig
- Slow Wave Sleep
- I Made an Edge for the Sun
- Moon Song
- Intro
- Play
- Taken Me to the Limit
- Love Me All the Way
- Give Me Love
- Always
- Come a Little Closer
- The Things You Do
- Think of Me
- Up'n Down
- Tell Me Why
- Alright
- Soulsisstah Girl
- Outro
- Love Me All the Way (Soulsisstah remix)
- Up 'n' Down (Soulsisstah version)
- The New and Better Heart
- My Fear Keeps God A-Hiding
- The Living Sound
- Week of Wonders
- Now You Want to Settle Down
- Vanishing Sound of Britain
- Sunday Painter
- Spend My Time
- Song of Degrees
- Fabula
- Supercharge
- Closest of All
- Joy Could Be Here
- This Will Not Stop
- Older Too
RELEASE
ALBUMS
- Falling Inside
- Still Real
- One
- Beauty of All Things
- Captive
- Today
- Fall
- Fortunate Smile
- Change
- Jaded
- Surrender
- Growing with Love
- Release
- Breaking It Slowly
- Special Ones
- Rain
- Truth
- Bastard Son
- Strange Days
- Chemical Dreams
- Sellout
- Run
- Breathe in Now
- That's When You Come to Me
- Spawn
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Ciekawski George Kolor malpki.avi- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:41
- Updated: 13 Jan 2013
Pouczające przygody ciekawskiej małpki - mój wnuczek (Wojtuś 3,5 roku) jest tym serialem więcej niż zafascynowany!http://wn.com/Ciekawski_George_Kolor_malpkiavi
Pouczające przygody ciekawskiej małpki - mój wnuczek (Wojtuś 3,5 roku) jest tym serialem więcej niż zafascynowany!
Must See Hilarious George Bush Bloopers! - VERY FUNNY- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:50
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Click here to watch another funny video: www.youtube.com Various George W. Bush clips. These are hilarious! He could be a comic. xDhttp://wn.com/Must_See_Hilarious_George_Bush_Bloopers!_VERY_FUNNY
Click here to watch another funny video: www.youtube.com Various George W. Bush clips. These are hilarious! He could be a comic. xD
- published: 21 Mar 2008
- views: 7227065
- author: YouFaves
Jack Johnson - Upside Down- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:08
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Music video by Jack Johnson performing Upside Down. (C) 2006 Brushfire Records Inchttp://wn.com/Jack_Johnson_Upside_Down
Music video by Jack Johnson performing Upside Down. (C) 2006 Brushfire Records Inc
- published: 16 Jun 2009
- views: 14960094
- author: JackJohnsonVEVO
George Michael - White Light- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:32
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
The new single from George Michael "White Light" is OUT NOW, click here to buy: bit.ly Find George on Facebook: www.facebook.com and Twitter: twitter.com www.GeorgeMichael.com Music video by George Michael performing White Light. 2012 GK Panayiotou, under exclusive licence to Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Ltdhttp://wn.com/George_Michael_White_Light
The new single from George Michael "White Light" is OUT NOW, click here to buy: bit.ly Find George on Facebook: www.facebook.com and Twitter: twitter.com www.GeorgeMichael.com Music video by George Michael performing White Light. 2012 GK Panayiotou, under exclusive licence to Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Ltd
- published: 17 Jul 2012
- views: 3013482
- author: georgemichaelVEVO
George Michael - Careless Whisper- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:02
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Music video by George Michael performing Careless Whisper. (c) 1984 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limitedhttp://wn.com/George_Michael_Careless_Whisper
Music video by George Michael performing Careless Whisper. (c) 1984 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
- published: 25 Oct 2009
- views: 15306451
- author: georgemichaelVEVO
Ciekawski George Sprzata- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 11:08
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Pouczające przygody ciekawskiej małpki - mój wnuczek (Wojtuś 3,5 roku) jest tym serialem więcej niż zafascynowany!http://wn.com/Ciekawski_George_Sprzata
Pouczające przygody ciekawskiej małpki - mój wnuczek (Wojtuś 3,5 roku) jest tym serialem więcej niż zafascynowany!
- published: 16 Jun 2012
- views: 1082640
- author: 0304kuba
Ciekawski George Wyprawa kielkow- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:39
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Pouczające przygody ciekawskiej małpki - mój wnuczek (Wojtuś 3,5 roku) jest tym serialem więcej niż zafascynowany!http://wn.com/Ciekawski_George_Wyprawa_kielkow
Pouczające przygody ciekawskiej małpki - mój wnuczek (Wojtuś 3,5 roku) jest tym serialem więcej niż zafascynowany!
- published: 15 Jun 2012
- views: 543764
- author: 0304kuba
George Harrison My Sweet Lord- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:25
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Great..live! please leave your comments...http://wn.com/George_Harrison_My_Sweet_Lord
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George Harrison Got My Mind Set On You (2009 Stereo Remaster)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:53
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Join the official TheQuarrymen58 Facebook! www.facebook.com A cover version by former Beatle George Harrison from his album Cloud Nine reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1988. Produced by Harrison and former ELO member Jeff Lynne, the song was his third and last solo US number one, after "My Sweet Lord" in 1970 and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" in 1973. It was also the last number one single, to date, by any of the solo Beatles in the United States. As Harrison's third post-Beatles #1 hit in the US, he broke a three-way tie among himself, John Lennon and Ringo Starr as ex-Beatles with two #1 solo singles, and moved Harrison into second place behind Paul McCartney's nine #1 songs. Of Harrison's three number one singles in the US, it was the only song not written by Harrison and the only one without religious overtones. The single's B-side is "Lay His Head", written by Harrison. The 12" version of the single also adds an extended version of "Got My Mind Set On You". Two music videos were released for the cover version. The first (directed by Gary Weis) starred a young Alexis Denisof vying for the heart of a girl in an arcade.[1] The second (also directed by Weis), is Harrison sitting and playing in a study. As the song progresses, furniture and knick-knacks (like a stuffed squirrel and mounted warthog) begin to dance along with the song. In the middle of the video, Harrison's stunt double performs a stunning backflip from his chair and follows ...http://wn.com/George_Harrison_Got_My_Mind_Set_On_You_2009_Stereo_Remaster
Join the official TheQuarrymen58 Facebook! www.facebook.com A cover version by former Beatle George Harrison from his album Cloud Nine reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1988. Produced by Harrison and former ELO member Jeff Lynne, the song was his third and last solo US number one, after "My Sweet Lord" in 1970 and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" in 1973. It was also the last number one single, to date, by any of the solo Beatles in the United States. As Harrison's third post-Beatles #1 hit in the US, he broke a three-way tie among himself, John Lennon and Ringo Starr as ex-Beatles with two #1 solo singles, and moved Harrison into second place behind Paul McCartney's nine #1 songs. Of Harrison's three number one singles in the US, it was the only song not written by Harrison and the only one without religious overtones. The single's B-side is "Lay His Head", written by Harrison. The 12" version of the single also adds an extended version of "Got My Mind Set On You". Two music videos were released for the cover version. The first (directed by Gary Weis) starred a young Alexis Denisof vying for the heart of a girl in an arcade.[1] The second (also directed by Weis), is Harrison sitting and playing in a study. As the song progresses, furniture and knick-knacks (like a stuffed squirrel and mounted warthog) begin to dance along with the song. In the middle of the video, Harrison's stunt double performs a stunning backflip from his chair and follows ...
- published: 04 Apr 2010
- views: 3000385
- author: TheQuarrymen58
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:56
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Music video by Culture Club performing Karma Chameleon (Ledge Music Electro 80 Mix) (2005 Digital Remaster).http://wn.com/Culture_Club_Karma_Chameleon
Music video by Culture Club performing Karma Chameleon (Ledge Music Electro 80 Mix) (2005 Digital Remaster).
- published: 28 Feb 2009
- views: 28000440
- author: emimusic
George Harrison-Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:37
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
A beautiful song from a beautiful manhttp://wn.com/George_Harrison-Give_Me_Love_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
Whitney Houston & George Michael - If I Told You That- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:05
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Music video by Whitney Houston & George Michael performing If I Told You That. (C) 1998 Arista Records, Inc.http://wn.com/Whitney_Houston_George_Michael_If_I_Told_You_That
Music video by Whitney Houston & George Michael performing If I Told You That. (C) 1998 Arista Records, Inc.
- published: 25 Oct 2009
- views: 4100590
- author: whitneyhoustonVEVO
The George Brett Story- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:59
- Updated: 13 Jan 2013
True story.http://wn.com/The_George_Brett_Story
George Carlin on Fat People- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:26
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
*UNCENSORED* George Carlin Talks About Fat Peoplehttp://wn.com/George_Carlin_on_Fat_People
*UNCENSORED* George Carlin Talks About Fat People
- published: 05 Nov 2009
- views: 3598298
- author: MasterMilkshake
George Benson - Give Me The Night- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:02
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
-1980- Full vinyl 12" - Note: Please check my new channel 2steppa3 for future uploads etc..... enjoy.http://wn.com/George_Benson_Give_Me_The_Night
-1980- Full vinyl 12" - Note: Please check my new channel 2steppa3 for future uploads etc..... enjoy.
- published: 01 Apr 2010
- views: 3335394
- author: 2Steppa2
George Carlin - Death Penalty- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:38
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
George Carlin talks about the death penalty, i didn't see this one up so i thought i might upload it ;] If you like Geroge Carlin, you might want to check out Bill Hicks aswell. Taken from his 'Back in Town' special in 1996 This video belongs to HBO and is used under fair use law.http://wn.com/George_Carlin_Death_Penalty
George Carlin talks about the death penalty, i didn't see this one up so i thought i might upload it ;] If you like Geroge Carlin, you might want to check out Bill Hicks aswell. Taken from his 'Back in Town' special in 1996 This video belongs to HBO and is used under fair use law.
- published: 23 Feb 2011
- views: 1717564
- author: Seleucid9
MY SWEET LORD (George Harrison)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:19
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
This is a The Beatles Sound Cover version. Enjoy ! The Orginla slide photos by Esther Harner.http://wn.com/MY_SWEET_LORD_George_Harrison
This is a The Beatles Sound Cover version. Enjoy ! The Orginla slide photos by Esther Harner.
- published: 31 Jan 2009
- views: 1544124
- author: thebeatlessound1
I Cross My Heart by George Strait- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:36
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
Devotionhttp://wn.com/I_Cross_My_Heart_by_George_Strait
George Michael - Jesus To A Child- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:51
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
George Michael - Jesus To A Childhttp://wn.com/George_Michael_Jesus_To_A_Child
Corsair Obsidian 900D Ultimate Enthusiast Case Feat. George Makris - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:14
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
The Obsidian 900D has finally been unveiled. They have created the most flexible, over-the-top gaming & enthusiast chassis on the market. Day 2 - video 16http://wn.com/Corsair_Obsidian_900D_Ultimate_Enthusiast_Case_Feat_George_Makris_Linus_Tech_Tips_CES_2013
The Obsidian 900D has finally been unveiled. They have created the most flexible, over-the-top gaming & enthusiast chassis on the market. Day 2 - video 16
- published: 08 Jan 2013
- views: 178560
- author: LinusTechTips
Fifty Shades of Takei- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:56
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
"Oh Myyy! (There Goes The Internet)" by George Takei on Amazon - goo.gl and Barnes & Nobles - goo.gl George Takei reads from "Fifty Shades of Grey." Oh Myyy, indeed. Share the joy and spread him like a virus. Then pick up a copy of his new book.http://wn.com/Fifty_Shades_of_Takei
"Oh Myyy! (There Goes The Internet)" by George Takei on Amazon - goo.gl and Barnes & Nobles - goo.gl George Takei reads from "Fifty Shades of Grey." Oh Myyy, indeed. Share the joy and spread him like a virus. Then pick up a copy of his new book.
- published: 18 Dec 2012
- views: 1040208
- author: allegiancebway
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Where is Justice for Stephanie George?- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:30
- Updated: 13 Jan 2013
"Stephanie George and Judge Roger Vinson had quite different opinions about the lockbox seized by the police from her home in Pensacola. She insisted she had no idea that a former boyfriend had hidden it in her attic. Judge Vinson considered the lockbox, containing a half-kilogram of cocaine, to be evidence of her guilt. But the defendant and the judge fully agreed about the fairness of the sentence he imposed in federal court."* Even the judge for Stephanie George's case felt she didn't deserve a life sentence for her involvement in two minor drug dealings and her boyfriend hiding drugs in her house. Then why did she get a life sentence? Why did she get her free life taken away when HSBC knowingly funneled 60 trillion dollars for drug cartels and al Qaeda and got off with a slap on the wrist? Where is the justice for this woman, and is this proof of a justice system that frees the rich and condemns ordinary citizens? Cenk Uygur breaks it down, and asks you to read into Stephanie George's case and join his petition for President Obama to give her clemency. Click here to join in The Young Turks' petition to free Stephanie George: www.change.org *Read more from John Tierney/ New York Times: www.nytimes.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Support The Young Turks by Shopping bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www ...http://wn.com/Where_is_Justice_for_Stephanie_George?
"Stephanie George and Judge Roger Vinson had quite different opinions about the lockbox seized by the police from her home in Pensacola. She insisted she had no idea that a former boyfriend had hidden it in her attic. Judge Vinson considered the lockbox, containing a half-kilogram of cocaine, to be evidence of her guilt. But the defendant and the judge fully agreed about the fairness of the sentence he imposed in federal court."* Even the judge for Stephanie George's case felt she didn't deserve a life sentence for her involvement in two minor drug dealings and her boyfriend hiding drugs in her house. Then why did she get a life sentence? Why did she get her free life taken away when HSBC knowingly funneled 60 trillion dollars for drug cartels and al Qaeda and got off with a slap on the wrist? Where is the justice for this woman, and is this proof of a justice system that frees the rich and condemns ordinary citizens? Cenk Uygur breaks it down, and asks you to read into Stephanie George's case and join his petition for President Obama to give her clemency. Click here to join in The Young Turks' petition to free Stephanie George: www.change.org *Read more from John Tierney/ New York Times: www.nytimes.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Support The Young Turks by Shopping bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www ...
- published: 15 Dec 2012
- views: 68358
- author: TheYoungTurks
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George Wassouf Ansaak- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:34
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Wassouf Ansaakhttp://wn.com/George_Wassouf_Ansaak
George Wassouf Ba3eid 3nak Coral beach 94 سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:59
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Wassouf Ba3eid 3nak Coral beach 94 سلطان الطرب جورج وسوفhttp://wn.com/George_Wassouf_Ba3eid_3nak_Coral_beach_94_سلطان_الطرب_جورج_وسوف
George Wassouf Ba3eid 3nak Coral beach 94 سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف
- published: 16 Mar 2010
- views: 13521
- author: vexedrex
![George Wassouf Ya Mariam [FULL Version] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف](http://web.archive.org./web/20130115001751im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZcQAgKnenpc/default.jpg "George Wassouf Ya Mariam [FULL Version] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف")
George Wassouf Ya Mariam [FULL Version] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:06
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Wassouf Ya Mariam سلطان الطرب جورج وسوفhttp://wn.com/George_Wassouf_Ya_Mariam_FULL_Version_سلطان_الطرب_جورج_وسوف
George Wassouf Ya Mariam سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف
- published: 16 Mar 2010
- views: 163706
- author: vexedrex
George wassouf - il 7ob il awalanie جورج وسوف الحب الاولاني- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:25
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George wassouf - il 7ob il awalanie [1994 Future Tv Interview]..] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف الحب الاولانيhttp://wn.com/George_wassouf_il_7ob_il_awalanie_جورج_وسوف_الحب_الاولاني
George wassouf - il 7ob il awalanie [1994 Future Tv Interview]..] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف الحب الاولاني
- published: 16 Mar 2010
- views: 50844
- author: vexedrex
George Wassouf - Sultan Zamanak- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:10
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Wassouf - Sultan Zamanakhttp://wn.com/George_Wassouf_Sultan_Zamanak
George Wassouf Walid Tawfeek Najwa Karam"wa7dak 7abeeby"- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:06
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
http://wn.com/George_Wassouf_Walid_Tawfeek_Najwa_Karamwa7dak_7abeeby
George Wassouf Leil il 3chekeen 96 Future Interview- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:46
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
http://wn.com/George_Wassouf_Leil_il_3chekeen_96_Future_Interview
![George Wassouf_Irda bil naseeb [96 Future Interview]](http://web.archive.org./web/20130115001751im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2m_TZLPpLY4/default.jpg "George Wassouf_Irda bil naseeb [96 Future Interview]")
George Wassouf_Irda bil naseeb [96 Future Interview]- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:07
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
http://wn.com/George_Wassouf_Irda_bil_naseeb_96_Future_Interview_
![George Wassouf - albe sa3eid [Coral beach - 1994]](http://web.archive.org./web/20130115001751im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5_AkyLJeV4M/default.jpg "George Wassouf - albe sa3eid [Coral beach - 1994]")
George Wassouf - albe sa3eid [Coral beach - 1994]- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:21
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Wassouf - albe sa3eid [Coral beach - 1994]http://wn.com/George_Wassouf_albe_sa3eid_Coral_beach_1994_
George Wassouf - albe sa3eid [Coral beach - 1994]
- published: 21 Feb 2011
- views: 1191
- author: vexedrex
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George Michael - Jesus To A Child (live at MTV Music Awards, 1994, Berlin)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:53
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Michael - Jesus To A Child Kindness In your eyes I guess You heard me cry You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child I'm blessed I know Heaven sent And Heaven stole You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all this pain I thought I'd never feel the same About anyone Or anything again But now I know When you find love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight Sadness In my eyes No one guessed Or no one tried You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child Loveless and cold With your last breath You saved my soul You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all these tears I've waited for you all those years And just when it began He took your love away But I still say When you find love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight So the words you could not say I'll sing them for you And the love we would have made I'll make it for two For every single memory Has become a part of me You will always be My love Well I've been loved So I know just what love is And the lover that I kissed Is always by my side Oh the lover I still miss Was Jesus to a child (return to top)http://wn.com/George_Michael_Jesus_To_A_Child_live_at_MTV_Music_Awards,_1994,_Berlin
George Michael - Jesus To A Child Kindness In your eyes I guess You heard me cry You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child I'm blessed I know Heaven sent And Heaven stole You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all this pain I thought I'd never feel the same About anyone Or anything again But now I know When you find love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight Sadness In my eyes No one guessed Or no one tried You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child Loveless and cold With your last breath You saved my soul You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all these tears I've waited for you all those years And just when it began He took your love away But I still say When you find love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight So the words you could not say I'll sing them for you And the love we would have made I'll make it for two For every single memory Has become a part of me You will always be My love Well I've been loved So I know just what love is And the lover that I kissed Is always by my side Oh the lover I still miss Was Jesus to a child (return to top)
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 259793
- author: zimbalin
Elton John & George Michael ☮ Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Highest Quality)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:31
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Here you will find some of the highest quality streaming Live Aid clips on the internet! Live Aid was a NON PROFIT concert, and these videos are collected FROM fans, FOR fans. They are NOT my videos I do NOT own them. I respect the Live Aid Foundation and BBC. ~Peace & enjoy whats yours!http://wn.com/Elton_John_George_Michael_☮_Don't_Let_The_Sun_Go_Down_On_Me_Highest_Quality
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Here you will find some of the highest quality streaming Live Aid clips on the internet! Live Aid was a NON PROFIT concert, and these videos are collected FROM fans, FOR fans. They are NOT my videos I do NOT own them. I respect the Live Aid Foundation and BBC. ~Peace & enjoy whats yours!
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1135767
- author: zimbalin
George Michael - A Different Corner- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:20
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
From the show Parkinsonhttp://wn.com/George_Michael_A_Different_Corner
George Michael - Older Unplugged 1996- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:56
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
MR PRAYINGFORTIME POSTED 'PLAGIARY' SO I GUESS I HAVE TO THANK HIM FOR BRINGING THE REHEARSAL VIDEO TO ALL GM FANS! THANK YOU PRAYINGFORTIME WE LOVE YOU! This is a mix between the unplugged rehearsals and the 'real' show. Older was never shown on MTV Unplugged so this is very rare. Enjoy!http://wn.com/George_Michael_Older_Unplugged_1996
MR PRAYINGFORTIME POSTED 'PLAGIARY' SO I GUESS I HAVE TO THANK HIM FOR BRINGING THE REHEARSAL VIDEO TO ALL GM FANS! THANK YOU PRAYINGFORTIME WE LOVE YOU! This is a mix between the unplugged rehearsals and the 'real' show. Older was never shown on MTV Unplugged so this is very rare. Enjoy!
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1101751
- author: zimbalin
Everything She Wants - Wham - 1984- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:32
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Wham - Everything She Wants - Release Date December 1984 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Make It Big - Everything She Wants" / "Last Christmas" Was released as a double A-side in the UKhttp://wn.com/Everything_She_Wants_Wham_1984
Wham - Everything She Wants - Release Date December 1984 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Make It Big - Everything She Wants" / "Last Christmas" Was released as a double A-side in the UK
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 2971750
- author: zimbalin
Wham! - "Blue" (Live in China)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:06
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Michael sings "Blue" as he fronts Wham! at a massive concert in China, 1985.http://wn.com/Wham!_Blue_Live_in_China
George Michael sings "Blue" as he fronts Wham! at a massive concert in China, 1985.
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 288176
- author: zimbalin
George Michael & Wham! - Edge of Heaven- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:52
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
The Final single from Wham! as the end shows saying goodbyehttp://wn.com/George_Michael_Wham!_Edge_of_Heaven
The Final single from Wham! as the end shows saying goodbye
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1208709
- author: zimbalin
Bad Boys - Wham - Rare Video- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:31
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Wham - Bad Boys - Release Date May 1983 - Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Fantastichttp://wn.com/Bad_Boys_Wham_Rare_Video
Wham - Bad Boys - Release Date May 1983 - Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Fantastic
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 866700
- author: zimbalin
Wham! - Bad Boys 1983- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:11
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Wham! - Bad Boys 1983 Dear Mummy , dear Daddy you have plans for me Oh yeah, I was your only son. And long before this baby boy could count to three You knew just what he would become. Run on off to school your child your man grows up a fool Run on off to school. When you tried to tell me what to do I just shut my mouth and smiled at you one thing that I know for sure Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Dear Mummy, Dear Daddy now I'm nineteen as you see I'm handsome, tall and strong So what the hell gives you the right to look at me as if to say: Hell what went wrong? Where were you last night? You look as if you had a fight. Where were you last night? Well I think that you may just be right But don't try keep me in tonight 'cause I'm big enough to break down the door Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Boys like you are bad through and through Still girls like me always seem to be with you. We can't help but worry you're in such a hurry Mixing with the wrong boys playing with the wrong toys Easy girls and late nights cigarettes and love bites. Why do you have to be so cruel? You're such a fool. Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools sohttp://wn.com/Wham!_Bad_Boys_1983
Wham! - Bad Boys 1983 Dear Mummy , dear Daddy you have plans for me Oh yeah, I was your only son. And long before this baby boy could count to three You knew just what he would become. Run on off to school your child your man grows up a fool Run on off to school. When you tried to tell me what to do I just shut my mouth and smiled at you one thing that I know for sure Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Dear Mummy, Dear Daddy now I'm nineteen as you see I'm handsome, tall and strong So what the hell gives you the right to look at me as if to say: Hell what went wrong? Where were you last night? You look as if you had a fight. Where were you last night? Well I think that you may just be right But don't try keep me in tonight 'cause I'm big enough to break down the door Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Boys like you are bad through and through Still girls like me always seem to be with you. We can't help but worry you're in such a hurry Mixing with the wrong boys playing with the wrong toys Easy girls and late nights cigarettes and love bites. Why do you have to be so cruel? You're such a fool. Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 267064
- author: zimbalin
Wham - Young Guns- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:37
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Whamhttp://wn.com/Wham_Young_Guns
Wham - Wham rap (High Quality)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:34
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
danceclassics@hotmail.comhttp://wn.com/Wham_Wham_rap_High_Quality
George Michael & Wham! - Where Did Your Heart Go?- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:11
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
A Classic late Wham! song and they're last singlehttp://wn.com/George_Michael_Wham!_Where_Did_Your_Heart_Go?
A Classic late Wham! song and they're last single
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1634787
- author: zimbalin
Wham!-Club Tropicana (1983)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:11
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Wham! fue una banda inglesa de Pop, creada en 1981 por George Michael y Andrew Ridgeley, hasta su separación en 1986. El impacto de Wham! en el público, especialmente las adolescentes, fue sentido en el momento en que finalizaron su presentación debut con "Young Guns (Go For It!)" en el programa de TV británico Top of the Pops, un importante show semanal de la BBC. La canción llego al Top 40, en posición #35 y llegó como máximo al #3 en diciembre de 1982. Temas importantes de Wham! para 1983 fue una nueva edición de "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)", y "Bad Boys". Para finales de ese año, el grupo fue rival de Duran Duran y Culture Club como el mayor acto pop británico. Para entonces, sale al mercado su primer disco, llamado "Fantastic", que llegó al número #1 en ventas. Al mismo tiempo, Ridgeley comenzó a tener problemas legales con su contrato inicial con Innervision. Mientras esto sucedía, esta productora sacó una versión mix de Fantastic que llamó "Club Fantastic Megamix". Wham! hizo pública su denuncia, y advirtió a sus fans que no lo compraran. Después de concluir la demanda, Innervision admitió que todo se debió a discrepancias en el contrato firmado con la banda, lo que originó un pago millonario que llevó a la bancarrota y la disolución de la disquera. Manejado por Andrew Ridgeley, el dúo cambió su imagen, y Wham! regresó en mayo de 1984, con un estilo muy similar a otras bandas pop de la época, y presentado oficialmente en el video del tema "Club Tropicana".http://wn.com/Wham!-Club_Tropicana_1983
Wham! fue una banda inglesa de Pop, creada en 1981 por George Michael y Andrew Ridgeley, hasta su separación en 1986. El impacto de Wham! en el público, especialmente las adolescentes, fue sentido en el momento en que finalizaron su presentación debut con "Young Guns (Go For It!)" en el programa de TV británico Top of the Pops, un importante show semanal de la BBC. La canción llego al Top 40, en posición #35 y llegó como máximo al #3 en diciembre de 1982. Temas importantes de Wham! para 1983 fue una nueva edición de "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)", y "Bad Boys". Para finales de ese año, el grupo fue rival de Duran Duran y Culture Club como el mayor acto pop británico. Para entonces, sale al mercado su primer disco, llamado "Fantastic", que llegó al número #1 en ventas. Al mismo tiempo, Ridgeley comenzó a tener problemas legales con su contrato inicial con Innervision. Mientras esto sucedía, esta productora sacó una versión mix de Fantastic que llamó "Club Fantastic Megamix". Wham! hizo pública su denuncia, y advirtió a sus fans que no lo compraran. Después de concluir la demanda, Innervision admitió que todo se debió a discrepancias en el contrato firmado con la banda, lo que originó un pago millonario que llevó a la bancarrota y la disolución de la disquera. Manejado por Andrew Ridgeley, el dúo cambió su imagen, y Wham! regresó en mayo de 1984, con un estilo muy similar a otras bandas pop de la época, y presentado oficialmente en el video del tema "Club Tropicana".
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 332332
- author: zimbalin
George Michael - Fast Love- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:08
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
http://wn.com/George_Michael_Fast_Love
George Michael & MJB - "As"- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:30
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Micheal feat. Mary J. - "AS"http://wn.com/George_Michael_MJB_As
Too Funky - George Michael - 1992- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:55
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Michael - Too Funky - Release Date 1992 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Red Hot + Dance - Red Hot + Dance is an album produced by the Red Hot Organization, an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness to fight the onslaught of HIV/AIDS.Pop star George Michael was instrumental in bringing the project to fruition and the album was notable for featuring three new songs by him. Originally intended for his aborted project Listen Without Prejudice Volume 2,http://wn.com/Too_Funky_George_Michael_1992
George Michael - Too Funky - Release Date 1992 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Red Hot + Dance - Red Hot + Dance is an album produced by the Red Hot Organization, an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness to fight the onslaught of HIV/AIDS.Pop star George Michael was instrumental in bringing the project to fruition and the album was notable for featuring three new songs by him. Originally intended for his aborted project Listen Without Prejudice Volume 2,
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 2079926
- author: zimbalin
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George Carlin- Does the time bother you? 1978- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:37
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Under the Fair use act of 1976 under section 107 this video is being used for educational purposes.http://wn.com/George_Carlin_Does_the_time_bother_you?_1978
Under the Fair use act of 1976 under section 107 this video is being used for educational purposes.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 771113
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin Time- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:36
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Timehttp://wn.com/George_Carlin_Time
George Carlin Age- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:52
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Agehttp://wn.com/George_Carlin_Age
George Carlin Death- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:40
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Deathhttp://wn.com/George_Carlin_Death
George Carlin, a hero.- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:00
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
I really loved him, and anyone who had seen his skits would understand the heartbreak. I'm so sad. I cried 5 times.http://wn.com/George_Carlin,_a_hero
I really loved him, and anyone who had seen his skits would understand the heartbreak. I'm so sad. I cried 5 times.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 4654
- author: Assfootology
Bill Maher remembers George Carlin (Part 1)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:06
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Bill Maher remembers George Carlin (Part 1)http://wn.com/Bill_Maher_remembers_George_Carlin_Part_1
Bill Maher remembers George Carlin (Part 1)
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 432827
- author: Assfootology
Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 1)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:12
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 1)http://wn.com/Jerry_Seinfeld_remembers_George_Carlin_Part_1
Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 1)
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 182903
- author: Assfootology
Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 2)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:21
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 2)http://wn.com/Jerry_Seinfeld_remembers_George_Carlin_Part_2
Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 2)
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 69831
- author: Assfootology
Keith Olbermann honors George Carlin, slams Bill O'Reilly- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:46
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Keith Olbermann interviews George Carlin, slams Bill O'Reilly for being disrespectful the day after George Carlin died.http://wn.com/Keith_Olbermann_honors_George_Carlin,_slams_Bill_O'Reilly
Keith Olbermann interviews George Carlin, slams Bill O'Reilly for being disrespectful the day after George Carlin died.
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 224414
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin - Life Experiences (Paley Center, 2008)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:23
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Carlin describes his process of organizing his life experiences into his comedy routines. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.http://wn.com/George_Carlin_Life_Experiences_Paley_Center,_2008
George Carlin describes his process of organizing his life experiences into his comedy routines. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 36526
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin - Pride in Writing (Paley Center, 2008)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:03
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Carlin says he takes pride in his accomplishments as a writer of his own material. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.http://wn.com/George_Carlin_Pride_in_Writing_Paley_Center,_2008
George Carlin says he takes pride in his accomplishments as a writer of his own material. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 27579
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin - Fascination with Science (Paley Center, 2008)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:21
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Carlin explains that his beliefs are based in science and talks about his fascination with science. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.http://wn.com/George_Carlin_Fascination_with_Science_Paley_Center,_2008
George Carlin explains that his beliefs are based in science and talks about his fascination with science. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 56990
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin -Rights and Privileges- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:30
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Choice bit from what is now his last show. R.I.P. George, you will be sorely missed, and just when we need you the most!http://wn.com/George_Carlin_-Rights_and_Privileges
Choice bit from what is now his last show. R.I.P. George, you will be sorely missed, and just when we need you the most!
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 466293
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin ~ The American Dream- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:15
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
"You have to be asleep to believe it." A short excerpt from the video "Life Is Worth Losing" (2005).http://wn.com/George_Carlin_~_The_American_Dream
"You have to be asleep to believe it." A short excerpt from the video "Life Is Worth Losing" (2005).
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 3837967
- author: Assfootology
George Tells it as it is (EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:44
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Carlin tells the truth, first time I have ever heard this truth on Television.http://wn.com/George_Tells_it_as_it_is_EVERYONE_SHOULD_WATCH
George Carlin tells the truth, first time I have ever heard this truth on Television.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 856664
- author: Assfootology
Dennis Miller interviews George Carlin (1997)- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:01
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Dennis Miller Live, HBO. . . search keywords: Bathrobe Sessions #68 Jon Stewart Daily Show Bill Maher New Rules Real Time Christopher Hitchens Noam Chomsky Andrew Sullivan Keith Olbermann Rachel Maddow Glenn Beck Rush Limbaugh Sean Hannity O'Reilly Dennis Prager Hugh Hewitt Michael Medved interview debate speechhttp://wn.com/Dennis_Miller_interviews_George_Carlin_1997
Dennis Miller Live, HBO. . . search keywords: Bathrobe Sessions #68 Jon Stewart Daily Show Bill Maher New Rules Real Time Christopher Hitchens Noam Chomsky Andrew Sullivan Keith Olbermann Rachel Maddow Glenn Beck Rush Limbaugh Sean Hannity O'Reilly Dennis Prager Hugh Hewitt Michael Medved interview debate speech
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 236951
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin on Politically Incorrect Part 1- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:49
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is just hilarious how George Carl;n picks on the little republican, Horace Cooper, poor guy.http://wn.com/George_Carlin_on_Politically_Incorrect_Part_1
Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is just hilarious how George Carl;n picks on the little republican, Horace Cooper, poor guy.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 1080432
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin on Politically Incorrect Part 2- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:34
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is just hilarious how George Carl;n picks on the little republican, Horace Cooper, poor guy.http://wn.com/George_Carlin_on_Politically_Incorrect_Part_2
Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is just hilarious how George Carl;n picks on the little republican, Horace Cooper, poor guy.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 773837
- author: Assfootology
George Carlin - Conspiracy Theorists- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:15
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
George Carlin - Conspiracy Theorists. I guess he knew about the crashing dollar. Some More Carlin Interviews you can download as a mp3 http://multimedia.92y.org//Podcasts/92Y_%20George%20Carlin.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/Bb2893GeorgeCarlin-ComedianInTransition/01Bb2893GeorgeCarlin_ComedianIn.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/Pz0624bRadicalComediansBoxSetDiscTwo/Pz0624bRadicalComediansBoxSetDisc2.mp3 http://extras.elpasotimes.com/audio/georgecarlin.mp3 http://audio.wnyc.org/bl/bl102507dpod.mp3http://wn.com/George_Carlin_Conspiracy_Theorists
George Carlin - Conspiracy Theorists. I guess he knew about the crashing dollar. Some More Carlin Interviews you can download as a mp3 http://multimedia.92y.org//Podcasts/92Y_%20George%20Carlin.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/Bb2893GeorgeCarlin-ComedianInTransition/01Bb2893GeorgeCarlin_ComedianIn.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/Pz0624bRadicalComediansBoxSetDiscTwo/Pz0624bRadicalComediansBoxSetDisc2.mp3 http://extras.elpasotimes.com/audio/georgecarlin.mp3 http://audio.wnyc.org/bl/bl102507dpod.mp3
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 558199
- author: Assfootology
Politically Incorrect, about a week after 9/11 part 1 of 2- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:58
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Somber toned discussion Shortly after 9/11, there are three panelists instead of the usual 4. Commentator Barbara Olsen was supposed to fly in do be on Politically Incorrect but was killed on one of the planes. A seat was left empty for a short while on the show in her memory. This was also shortly after Bill Maher made his controversial comments.http://wn.com/Politically_Incorrect,_about_a_week_after_9_11_part_1_of_2
Somber toned discussion Shortly after 9/11, there are three panelists instead of the usual 4. Commentator Barbara Olsen was supposed to fly in do be on Politically Incorrect but was killed on one of the planes. A seat was left empty for a short while on the show in her memory. This was also shortly after Bill Maher made his controversial comments.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 175687
- author: Assfootology
Politically Incorrect, about a week after 9/11 part 2 of 2- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:36
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
Somber toned discussion Shortly after 9/11, there are three panelists instead of the usual 4. Commentator Barbara Olsen was supposed to fly in do be on Politically Incorrect but was killed on one of the planes. A seat was left empty for a short while on the show in her memory. This was also shortly after Bill Maher made his controversial commentshttp://wn.com/Politically_Incorrect,_about_a_week_after_9_11_part_2_of_2
Somber toned discussion Shortly after 9/11, there are three panelists instead of the usual 4. Commentator Barbara Olsen was supposed to fly in do be on Politically Incorrect but was killed on one of the planes. A seat was left empty for a short while on the show in her memory. This was also shortly after Bill Maher made his controversial comments
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 80600
- author: Assfootology
Bill Maher & Ann Coulter debate- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:36
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
search keywords: Christopher Hitchens on the Left's Hypocrisy noam chomsky andrew sullivan bill maher real time new rules keith olbermann rachel maddow ann coulter glenn beck rush limbaugh sean hannity bill o'reilly dennis prager hugh hewitt michael medved thomas sowell john stossel interview debate speechhttp://wn.com/Bill_Maher_Ann_Coulter_debate
search keywords: Christopher Hitchens on the Left's Hypocrisy noam chomsky andrew sullivan bill maher real time new rules keith olbermann rachel maddow ann coulter glenn beck rush limbaugh sean hannity bill o'reilly dennis prager hugh hewitt michael medved thomas sowell john stossel interview debate speech
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 1280796
- author: Assfootology
Garofalo to O'Reilly: "Kiss my Fat Ass" Real Time 9...- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:34
- Updated: 01 Jan 1970
http://tinyurl.com/4l3zkmhttp://wn.com/Garofalo_to_O'Reilly_"Kiss_my_Fat_Ass"_Real_Time_9
4:59
George Wassouf Ba3eid 3nak Coral beach 94 سلطان الطرب جورج وسوفGeorge Wassouf Ba3eid 3nak Coral beach 94 سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف...published: 16 Mar 2010author: vexedrexGeorge Wassouf Ba3eid 3nak Coral beach 94 سلطان الطرب جورج وسوفGeorge Wassouf Ba3eid 3nak Coral beach 94 سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف
- published: 16 Mar 2010
- views: 13521
- author: vexedrex
8:06
George Wassouf Ya Mariam [FULL Version] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوفGeorge Wassouf Ya Mariam سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف...published: 16 Mar 2010author: vexedrexGeorge Wassouf Ya Mariam [FULL Version] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوفGeorge Wassouf Ya Mariam سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف
- published: 16 Mar 2010
- views: 163706
- author: vexedrex
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George wassouf - il 7ob il awalanie جورج وسوف الحب الاولانيGeorge wassouf - il 7ob il awalanie [1994 Future Tv Interview]..] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف ا...published: 16 Mar 2010author: vexedrexGeorge wassouf - il 7ob il awalanie جورج وسوف الحب الاولانيGeorge wassouf - il 7ob il awalanie [1994 Future Tv Interview]..] سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف الحب الاولاني
- published: 16 Mar 2010
- views: 50844
- author: vexedrex
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LoomLoom tells the story of a successful catch. Year: 2010 Length: 5'20" Directors: Jan Bitze...published: 22 May 2011author: PolynoidLoomLoom tells the story of a successful catch. Year: 2010 Length: 5'20" Directors: Jan Bitzer, Ilija Brunck, Csaba Letay Technical director: Fabian Pross Production company: Filmakademie BW Producer: Regina Welker Sound: Joel Corelitz / waveplant Artists:Felix Mertikat, Jin-Ho Jeon, Roman Kälin, Tom Weber, Christian Hertwig, Silke Finger, Jacob Frey, Leszek Plichta, Georg Schneider, Anja Wacker, Andreas 'Felix' Gebhardt, Falko Paeper, Sarah Eim 5.1 Mix: David Axelbaum / Airstream Audio for more information visit www.polynoid.tv2:11
A History Of The Title SequenceWINNER OF THE VIMEO AWARDS 2012 in CATEGORY MOTION GRAPHICS! Thanks so much for voting eve...published: 11 Jul 2011author: jurjen versteegA History Of The Title SequenceWINNER OF THE VIMEO AWARDS 2012 in CATEGORY MOTION GRAPHICS! Thanks so much for voting everyone! Watch a short 1 min. making of here, which was shown at the awards: vimeo.com/44046584 Graduation project 2011 Designed as a possible title sequence for a fictitious documentary, this film shows a history of the title sequence in a nutshell. The sequence includes all the names of title designers who had a revolutionary impact on the history and evolution of the title sequence. The names of the title designers all refer to specific characteristics of the revolutionary titles that they designed. This film refers to elements such as the cut and shifted characters of Saul Bass' Psycho title, the colored circles of Maurice Binder's design for Dr. No and the contemporary designs of Kyle Cooper and Danny Yount. This title sequence refers to the following designers and their titles: Georges Méliès - Un Voyage Dans La Lune, Saul Bass - Psycho, Maurice Binder - Dr. No, Stephen Frankfurt - To Kill A Mockingbird, Pablo Ferro - Dr. Strangelove, Richard Greenberg - Alien, Kyle Cooper - Seven, Danny Yount - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang / Sherlock Holmes CREDITS Direction and Animation: Jurjen Versteeg / www.synple.nl Music and sound design: Lea Jurida / www.jurida.com Many thanks to all the people who helped me realizing this project! For some more info on the concept and the production process, please check out the interview on 'Forget the Film, Watch The Titles': http://bit.ly/pzvXXE Watch a short 1min. making of here: vimeo.com/440465846:20
Le MiroirLe Miroir tells the story of a man - in the sense of the human being - which passes from c...published: 03 Jul 2012author: ramonandpedroLe MiroirLe Miroir tells the story of a man - in the sense of the human being - which passes from childhood to the status of "old man", the time to freshen up. Visit the official website of Le Miroir: http://www.lemiroir.tv/ Check out the making of: https://vimeo.com/16651798 Ramon & Pedro website: http://www.ramonandpedro.com/ // CREDITS Réalisé par: RAMON AND PEDRO (Antoine Tinguely et Laurent Fauchère) Produit par: Xavier Derigo et Isabelle Pasini Louis I: Zacharie Destraz LouisII: Jules Martinet Louis III: Pierrick Destraz Louis IV: Henri Destraz (dit Henri Dès) Bébé: Zoé Tinguely Fille sous la douche: Patricia Rodrigues Doublures: Danaé Destraz Cédric Dayen Eddy Kupper Pierrick Destraz Hans Meier Coach enfant: Sylvia Fardel Chef Opérateur: Hans Meier 1er assistant caméra: Fabrizio Dorig 2ème assistant caméra: Hugo Veludo 1ère assistante de réalisation: Sonia Rossier 2ème assistante de réalisation: Antonin Schopfer Scripte: Marie Chaduc Assistante scripte: Aurélie Aeberhard Régisseur général: Christophe Chiesa Régisseur plateau: Adrienne Bovet Assistant régie: Quentin Bocksberger Maquillage: Leticia Rochaux-Ortis Coiffure, implants: Véronique Jaggi Emanuelle Olivet Pellegrin Prothésiste dentaire: Stéphane Villeneuve Chef Déco: Nicolas Imhof Accessoiriste: Marie-Jo Saxod Constructeur: Pascal Baillods Peintre: Benoît Fontaine Chef électricien: Samy Emery (Luxan SA) Machiniste: Alberico Dos Santos (Luxan SA) Photographes de plateau: Simon Wannaz Guillaume Mégroz Montage: Water NYC Effets spéciaux: Moka Studio et Water NYC Superviseur effets spéciaux: Nicolas Elsig Compositing: Simon Wannaz Yoann ponti Arnaud Savoy Colorimétrie: Buxum Studio Coloriste: Eun Song Coordinateur: Chan Wong Park Sound Design: Capitaine Plouf Producteur: Frédérique Doll Bruiteur: Alexandre Le Mouroux Sound Design/Mixage: Gabriel Guérin Supervision Musicale: Bryan Ray Trucotte Musique composée par: Topper Headon; Mick Jones; Joe Strummer Interprétée par: The Clash Courtesy: Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment (UK) LTD by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing Remerciements: Toute la famille Destraz Georges Berman Serge Musy Jean Blaise Perrin Serge Nidegger Patrick Magnin Daniel Balmat Matthias Urban et sa montre Anne-Rose Schwaab et Chucky Tali Hyman Francesco Solari François Musy Gabriel Hafner3:30
Egypt / Lebanon MontageThis is a montage of footage a few friends and I shot for a Documentary during the summer/...published: 14 Oct 2009author: Khalid MohtasebEgypt / Lebanon MontageThis is a montage of footage a few friends and I shot for a Documentary during the summer/fall of 2009. The documentary was shot entirely on the canon 5D MKll in and around Cairo and Beirut. Big ups to Magic Lanterns Firmware update, as well as the Kessler Pocket Dolly for being a huge help in making this happen. Music: Nikos - Secret Love Editing/ Color Grading- Khalid Mohtaseb More info on my website www.nextlevelpictures.com If you have any questions/ comments feel free to post them or email me at khalid@nextlevelpictures.com
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George Michael - Jesus To A Child (live at MTV Music Awards, 1994, Berlin)George Michael - Jesus To A Child Kindness In your eyes I guess You heard me cry You smi...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinGeorge Michael - Jesus To A Child (live at MTV Music Awards, 1994, Berlin)George Michael - Jesus To A Child Kindness In your eyes I guess You heard me cry You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child I'm blessed I know Heaven sent And Heaven stole You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all this pain I thought I'd never feel the same About anyone Or anything again But now I know When you find love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight Sadness In my eyes No one guessed Or no one tried You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child Loveless and cold With your last breath You saved my soul You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all these tears I've waited for you all those years And just when it began He took your love away But I still say When you find love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight So the words you could not say I'll sing them for you And the love we would have made I'll make it for two For every single memory Has become a part of me You will always be My love Well I've been loved So I know just what love is And the lover that I kissed Is always by my side Oh the lover I still miss Was Jesus to a child (return to top)
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 259793
- author: zimbalin
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Elton John & George Michael ☮ Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Highest Quality)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Here you will find some of the highest quality streaming Live Aid clips ...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinElton John & George Michael ☮ Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Highest Quality)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Here you will find some of the highest quality streaming Live Aid clips on the internet! Live Aid was a NON PROFIT concert, and these videos are collected FROM fans, FOR fans. They are NOT my videos I do NOT own them. I respect the Live Aid Foundation and BBC. ~Peace & enjoy whats yours!
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1135767
- author: zimbalin
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George Michael - Older Unplugged 1996MR PRAYINGFORTIME POSTED 'PLAGIARY' SO I GUESS I HAVE TO THANK HIM FOR BRINGING THE REHEAR...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinGeorge Michael - Older Unplugged 1996MR PRAYINGFORTIME POSTED 'PLAGIARY' SO I GUESS I HAVE TO THANK HIM FOR BRINGING THE REHEARSAL VIDEO TO ALL GM FANS! THANK YOU PRAYINGFORTIME WE LOVE YOU! This is a mix between the unplugged rehearsals and the 'real' show. Older was never shown on MTV Unplugged so this is very rare. Enjoy!
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1101751
- author: zimbalin
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Everything She Wants - Wham - 1984Wham - Everything She Wants - Release Date December 1984 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From ...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinEverything She Wants - Wham - 1984Wham - Everything She Wants - Release Date December 1984 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Make It Big - Everything She Wants" / "Last Christmas" Was released as a double A-side in the UK
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 2971750
- author: zimbalin
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Wham! - "Blue" (Live in China)George Michael sings "Blue" as he fronts Wham! at a massive concert in China, 1985....published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinWham! - "Blue" (Live in China)George Michael sings "Blue" as he fronts Wham! at a massive concert in China, 1985.
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 288176
- author: zimbalin
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George Michael & Wham! - Edge of HeavenThe Final single from Wham! as the end shows saying goodbye...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinGeorge Michael & Wham! - Edge of HeavenThe Final single from Wham! as the end shows saying goodbye
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1208709
- author: zimbalin
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Bad Boys - Wham - Rare VideoWham - Bad Boys - Release Date May 1983 - Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Fan...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinBad Boys - Wham - Rare VideoWham - Bad Boys - Release Date May 1983 - Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Fantastic
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 866700
- author: zimbalin
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Wham! - Bad Boys 1983Wham! - Bad Boys 1983 Dear Mummy , dear Daddy you have plans for me Oh yeah, I was your ...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinWham! - Bad Boys 1983Wham! - Bad Boys 1983 Dear Mummy , dear Daddy you have plans for me Oh yeah, I was your only son. And long before this baby boy could count to three You knew just what he would become. Run on off to school your child your man grows up a fool Run on off to school. When you tried to tell me what to do I just shut my mouth and smiled at you one thing that I know for sure Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Dear Mummy, Dear Daddy now I'm nineteen as you see I'm handsome, tall and strong So what the hell gives you the right to look at me as if to say: Hell what went wrong? Where were you last night? You look as if you had a fight. Where were you last night? Well I think that you may just be right But don't try keep me in tonight 'cause I'm big enough to break down the door Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Boys like you are bad through and through Still girls like me always seem to be with you. We can't help but worry you're in such a hurry Mixing with the wrong boys playing with the wrong toys Easy girls and late nights cigarettes and love bites. Why do you have to be so cruel? You're such a fool. Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so get wise. Bad boys stick together never sad boys Goods guys they make rules for fools so
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 267064
- author: zimbalin
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George Michael & Wham! - Where Did Your Heart Go?A Classic late Wham! song and they're last single...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinGeorge Michael & Wham! - Where Did Your Heart Go?A Classic late Wham! song and they're last single
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 1634787
- author: zimbalin
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Wham!-Club Tropicana (1983)Wham! fue una banda inglesa de Pop, creada en 1981 por George Michael y Andrew Ridgeley, h...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinWham!-Club Tropicana (1983)Wham! fue una banda inglesa de Pop, creada en 1981 por George Michael y Andrew Ridgeley, hasta su separación en 1986. El impacto de Wham! en el público, especialmente las adolescentes, fue sentido en el momento en que finalizaron su presentación debut con "Young Guns (Go For It!)" en el programa de TV británico Top of the Pops, un importante show semanal de la BBC. La canción llego al Top 40, en posición #35 y llegó como máximo al #3 en diciembre de 1982. Temas importantes de Wham! para 1983 fue una nueva edición de "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)", y "Bad Boys". Para finales de ese año, el grupo fue rival de Duran Duran y Culture Club como el mayor acto pop británico. Para entonces, sale al mercado su primer disco, llamado "Fantastic", que llegó al número #1 en ventas. Al mismo tiempo, Ridgeley comenzó a tener problemas legales con su contrato inicial con Innervision. Mientras esto sucedía, esta productora sacó una versión mix de Fantastic que llamó "Club Fantastic Megamix". Wham! hizo pública su denuncia, y advirtió a sus fans que no lo compraran. Después de concluir la demanda, Innervision admitió que todo se debió a discrepancias en el contrato firmado con la banda, lo que originó un pago millonario que llevó a la bancarrota y la disolución de la disquera. Manejado por Andrew Ridgeley, el dúo cambió su imagen, y Wham! regresó en mayo de 1984, con un estilo muy similar a otras bandas pop de la época, y presentado oficialmente en el video del tema "Club Tropicana".
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 332332
- author: zimbalin
Vimeo results:5:20
LoomLoom tells the story of a successful catch. Year: 2010 Length: 5'20" Directors: Jan Bitze...published: 22 May 2011author: PolynoidLoomLoom tells the story of a successful catch. Year: 2010 Length: 5'20" Directors: Jan Bitzer, Ilija Brunck, Csaba Letay Technical director: Fabian Pross Production company: Filmakademie BW Producer: Regina Welker Sound: Joel Corelitz / waveplant Artists:Felix Mertikat, Jin-Ho Jeon, Roman Kälin, Tom Weber, Christian Hertwig, Silke Finger, Jacob Frey, Leszek Plichta, Georg Schneider, Anja Wacker, Andreas 'Felix' Gebhardt, Falko Paeper, Sarah Eim 5.1 Mix: David Axelbaum / Airstream Audio for more information visit www.polynoid.tv2:11
A History Of The Title SequenceWINNER OF THE VIMEO AWARDS 2012 in CATEGORY MOTION GRAPHICS! Thanks so much for voting eve...published: 11 Jul 2011author: jurjen versteegA History Of The Title SequenceWINNER OF THE VIMEO AWARDS 2012 in CATEGORY MOTION GRAPHICS! Thanks so much for voting everyone! Watch a short 1 min. making of here, which was shown at the awards: vimeo.com/44046584 Graduation project 2011 Designed as a possible title sequence for a fictitious documentary, this film shows a history of the title sequence in a nutshell. The sequence includes all the names of title designers who had a revolutionary impact on the history and evolution of the title sequence. The names of the title designers all refer to specific characteristics of the revolutionary titles that they designed. This film refers to elements such as the cut and shifted characters of Saul Bass' Psycho title, the colored circles of Maurice Binder's design for Dr. No and the contemporary designs of Kyle Cooper and Danny Yount. This title sequence refers to the following designers and their titles: Georges Méliès - Un Voyage Dans La Lune, Saul Bass - Psycho, Maurice Binder - Dr. No, Stephen Frankfurt - To Kill A Mockingbird, Pablo Ferro - Dr. Strangelove, Richard Greenberg - Alien, Kyle Cooper - Seven, Danny Yount - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang / Sherlock Holmes CREDITS Direction and Animation: Jurjen Versteeg / www.synple.nl Music and sound design: Lea Jurida / www.jurida.com Many thanks to all the people who helped me realizing this project! For some more info on the concept and the production process, please check out the interview on 'Forget the Film, Watch The Titles': http://bit.ly/pzvXXE Watch a short 1min. making of here: vimeo.com/440465846:20
Le MiroirLe Miroir tells the story of a man - in the sense of the human being - which passes from c...published: 03 Jul 2012author: ramonandpedroLe MiroirLe Miroir tells the story of a man - in the sense of the human being - which passes from childhood to the status of "old man", the time to freshen up. Visit the official website of Le Miroir: http://www.lemiroir.tv/ Check out the making of: https://vimeo.com/16651798 Ramon & Pedro website: http://www.ramonandpedro.com/ // CREDITS Réalisé par: RAMON AND PEDRO (Antoine Tinguely et Laurent Fauchère) Produit par: Xavier Derigo et Isabelle Pasini Louis I: Zacharie Destraz LouisII: Jules Martinet Louis III: Pierrick Destraz Louis IV: Henri Destraz (dit Henri Dès) Bébé: Zoé Tinguely Fille sous la douche: Patricia Rodrigues Doublures: Danaé Destraz Cédric Dayen Eddy Kupper Pierrick Destraz Hans Meier Coach enfant: Sylvia Fardel Chef Opérateur: Hans Meier 1er assistant caméra: Fabrizio Dorig 2ème assistant caméra: Hugo Veludo 1ère assistante de réalisation: Sonia Rossier 2ème assistante de réalisation: Antonin Schopfer Scripte: Marie Chaduc Assistante scripte: Aurélie Aeberhard Régisseur général: Christophe Chiesa Régisseur plateau: Adrienne Bovet Assistant régie: Quentin Bocksberger Maquillage: Leticia Rochaux-Ortis Coiffure, implants: Véronique Jaggi Emanuelle Olivet Pellegrin Prothésiste dentaire: Stéphane Villeneuve Chef Déco: Nicolas Imhof Accessoiriste: Marie-Jo Saxod Constructeur: Pascal Baillods Peintre: Benoît Fontaine Chef électricien: Samy Emery (Luxan SA) Machiniste: Alberico Dos Santos (Luxan SA) Photographes de plateau: Simon Wannaz Guillaume Mégroz Montage: Water NYC Effets spéciaux: Moka Studio et Water NYC Superviseur effets spéciaux: Nicolas Elsig Compositing: Simon Wannaz Yoann ponti Arnaud Savoy Colorimétrie: Buxum Studio Coloriste: Eun Song Coordinateur: Chan Wong Park Sound Design: Capitaine Plouf Producteur: Frédérique Doll Bruiteur: Alexandre Le Mouroux Sound Design/Mixage: Gabriel Guérin Supervision Musicale: Bryan Ray Trucotte Musique composée par: Topper Headon; Mick Jones; Joe Strummer Interprétée par: The Clash Courtesy: Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment (UK) LTD by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing Remerciements: Toute la famille Destraz Georges Berman Serge Musy Jean Blaise Perrin Serge Nidegger Patrick Magnin Daniel Balmat Matthias Urban et sa montre Anne-Rose Schwaab et Chucky Tali Hyman Francesco Solari François Musy Gabriel Hafner3:30
Egypt / Lebanon MontageThis is a montage of footage a few friends and I shot for a Documentary during the summer/...published: 14 Oct 2009author: Khalid MohtasebEgypt / Lebanon MontageThis is a montage of footage a few friends and I shot for a Documentary during the summer/fall of 2009. The documentary was shot entirely on the canon 5D MKll in and around Cairo and Beirut. Big ups to Magic Lanterns Firmware update, as well as the Kessler Pocket Dolly for being a huge help in making this happen. Music: Nikos - Secret Love Editing/ Color Grading- Khalid Mohtaseb More info on my website www.nextlevelpictures.com If you have any questions/ comments feel free to post them or email me at khalid@nextlevelpictures.com
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Too Funky - George Michael - 1992George Michael - Too Funky - Release Date 1992 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album ...published: 15 Jan 2011author: zimbalinToo Funky - George Michael - 1992George Michael - Too Funky - Release Date 1992 Number 2 In The Uk Charts - From The Album Red Hot + Dance - Red Hot + Dance is an album produced by the Red Hot Organization, an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness to fight the onslaught of HIV/AIDS.Pop star George Michael was instrumental in bringing the project to fruition and the album was notable for featuring three new songs by him. Originally intended for his aborted project Listen Without Prejudice Volume 2,
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 2079926
- author: zimbalin
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George Carlin- Does the time bother you? 1978Under the Fair use act of 1976 under section 107 this video is being used for educational ...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin- Does the time bother you? 1978Under the Fair use act of 1976 under section 107 this video is being used for educational purposes.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 771113
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin TimeTime...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin TimeTime
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 34671
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin AgeAge...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin AgeAge
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 164686
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin DeathDeath...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin DeathDeath
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 200385
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin, a hero.I really loved him, and anyone who had seen his skits would understand the heartbreak. I'...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin, a hero.I really loved him, and anyone who had seen his skits would understand the heartbreak. I'm so sad. I cried 5 times.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 4654
- author: Assfootology
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Bill Maher remembers George Carlin (Part 1)Bill Maher remembers George Carlin (Part 1)...published: 03 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyBill Maher remembers George Carlin (Part 1)Bill Maher remembers George Carlin (Part 1)
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 432827
- author: Assfootology
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Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 1)Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 1)...published: 03 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyJerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 1)Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 1)
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 182903
- author: Assfootology
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Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 2)Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 2)...published: 03 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyJerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 2)Jerry Seinfeld remembers George Carlin (Part 2)
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 69831
- author: Assfootology
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Keith Olbermann honors George Carlin, slams Bill O'ReillyKeith Olbermann interviews George Carlin, slams Bill O'Reilly for being disrespectful the ...published: 03 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyKeith Olbermann honors George Carlin, slams Bill O'ReillyKeith Olbermann interviews George Carlin, slams Bill O'Reilly for being disrespectful the day after George Carlin died.
- published: 03 Oct 2010
- views: 224414
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin - Life Experiences (Paley Center, 2008)George Carlin describes his process of organizing his life experiences into his comedy rou...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin - Life Experiences (Paley Center, 2008)George Carlin describes his process of organizing his life experiences into his comedy routines. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 36526
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin - Pride in Writing (Paley Center, 2008)George Carlin says he takes pride in his accomplishments as a writer of his own material. ...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin - Pride in Writing (Paley Center, 2008)George Carlin says he takes pride in his accomplishments as a writer of his own material. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 27579
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin - Fascination with Science (Paley Center, 2008)George Carlin explains that his beliefs are based in science and talks about his fascinati...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin - Fascination with Science (Paley Center, 2008)George Carlin explains that his beliefs are based in science and talks about his fascination with science. ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER: In an era of rapid change in media and technology, the not-for-profit Paley Center for Media explores the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, and the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, the Paley Center produces and curates programs, forums, and educational activities that engage the general public, industry professionals, and the creative community in an ongoing conversation about the impact of media on our lives. The Paley Center for Media is a hub of innovation and connection for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers with its finger on the pulse of the next big thing in media. Go to http://www.paleycenter.org to learn more.
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 56990
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin -Rights and PrivilegesChoice bit from what is now his last show. R.I.P. George, you will be sorely missed, and j...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin -Rights and PrivilegesChoice bit from what is now his last show. R.I.P. George, you will be sorely missed, and just when we need you the most!
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 466293
- author: Assfootology
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George Carlin ~ The American Dream"You have to be asleep to believe it." A short excerpt from the video "Life Is Worth Losi...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin ~ The American Dream"You have to be asleep to believe it." A short excerpt from the video "Life Is Worth Losing" (2005).
- published: 02 Oct 2010
- views: 3837967
- author: Assfootology
Vimeo results:5:20
LoomLoom tells the story of a successful catch. Year: 2010 Length: 5'20" Directors: Jan Bitze...published: 22 May 2011author: PolynoidLoomLoom tells the story of a successful catch. Year: 2010 Length: 5'20" Directors: Jan Bitzer, Ilija Brunck, Csaba Letay Technical director: Fabian Pross Production company: Filmakademie BW Producer: Regina Welker Sound: Joel Corelitz / waveplant Artists:Felix Mertikat, Jin-Ho Jeon, Roman Kälin, Tom Weber, Christian Hertwig, Silke Finger, Jacob Frey, Leszek Plichta, Georg Schneider, Anja Wacker, Andreas 'Felix' Gebhardt, Falko Paeper, Sarah Eim 5.1 Mix: David Axelbaum / Airstream Audio for more information visit www.polynoid.tv2:11
A History Of The Title SequenceWINNER OF THE VIMEO AWARDS 2012 in CATEGORY MOTION GRAPHICS! Thanks so much for voting eve...published: 11 Jul 2011author: jurjen versteegA History Of The Title SequenceWINNER OF THE VIMEO AWARDS 2012 in CATEGORY MOTION GRAPHICS! Thanks so much for voting everyone! Watch a short 1 min. making of here, which was shown at the awards: vimeo.com/44046584 Graduation project 2011 Designed as a possible title sequence for a fictitious documentary, this film shows a history of the title sequence in a nutshell. The sequence includes all the names of title designers who had a revolutionary impact on the history and evolution of the title sequence. The names of the title designers all refer to specific characteristics of the revolutionary titles that they designed. This film refers to elements such as the cut and shifted characters of Saul Bass' Psycho title, the colored circles of Maurice Binder's design for Dr. No and the contemporary designs of Kyle Cooper and Danny Yount. This title sequence refers to the following designers and their titles: Georges Méliès - Un Voyage Dans La Lune, Saul Bass - Psycho, Maurice Binder - Dr. No, Stephen Frankfurt - To Kill A Mockingbird, Pablo Ferro - Dr. Strangelove, Richard Greenberg - Alien, Kyle Cooper - Seven, Danny Yount - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang / Sherlock Holmes CREDITS Direction and Animation: Jurjen Versteeg / www.synple.nl Music and sound design: Lea Jurida / www.jurida.com Many thanks to all the people who helped me realizing this project! For some more info on the concept and the production process, please check out the interview on 'Forget the Film, Watch The Titles': http://bit.ly/pzvXXE Watch a short 1min. making of here: vimeo.com/440465846:20
Le MiroirLe Miroir tells the story of a man - in the sense of the human being - which passes from c...published: 03 Jul 2012author: ramonandpedroLe MiroirLe Miroir tells the story of a man - in the sense of the human being - which passes from childhood to the status of "old man", the time to freshen up. Visit the official website of Le Miroir: http://www.lemiroir.tv/ Check out the making of: https://vimeo.com/16651798 Ramon & Pedro website: http://www.ramonandpedro.com/ // CREDITS Réalisé par: RAMON AND PEDRO (Antoine Tinguely et Laurent Fauchère) Produit par: Xavier Derigo et Isabelle Pasini Louis I: Zacharie Destraz LouisII: Jules Martinet Louis III: Pierrick Destraz Louis IV: Henri Destraz (dit Henri Dès) Bébé: Zoé Tinguely Fille sous la douche: Patricia Rodrigues Doublures: Danaé Destraz Cédric Dayen Eddy Kupper Pierrick Destraz Hans Meier Coach enfant: Sylvia Fardel Chef Opérateur: Hans Meier 1er assistant caméra: Fabrizio Dorig 2ème assistant caméra: Hugo Veludo 1ère assistante de réalisation: Sonia Rossier 2ème assistante de réalisation: Antonin Schopfer Scripte: Marie Chaduc Assistante scripte: Aurélie Aeberhard Régisseur général: Christophe Chiesa Régisseur plateau: Adrienne Bovet Assistant régie: Quentin Bocksberger Maquillage: Leticia Rochaux-Ortis Coiffure, implants: Véronique Jaggi Emanuelle Olivet Pellegrin Prothésiste dentaire: Stéphane Villeneuve Chef Déco: Nicolas Imhof Accessoiriste: Marie-Jo Saxod Constructeur: Pascal Baillods Peintre: Benoît Fontaine Chef électricien: Samy Emery (Luxan SA) Machiniste: Alberico Dos Santos (Luxan SA) Photographes de plateau: Simon Wannaz Guillaume Mégroz Montage: Water NYC Effets spéciaux: Moka Studio et Water NYC Superviseur effets spéciaux: Nicolas Elsig Compositing: Simon Wannaz Yoann ponti Arnaud Savoy Colorimétrie: Buxum Studio Coloriste: Eun Song Coordinateur: Chan Wong Park Sound Design: Capitaine Plouf Producteur: Frédérique Doll Bruiteur: Alexandre Le Mouroux Sound Design/Mixage: Gabriel Guérin Supervision Musicale: Bryan Ray Trucotte Musique composée par: Topper Headon; Mick Jones; Joe Strummer Interprétée par: The Clash Courtesy: Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment (UK) LTD by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing Remerciements: Toute la famille Destraz Georges Berman Serge Musy Jean Blaise Perrin Serge Nidegger Patrick Magnin Daniel Balmat Matthias Urban et sa montre Anne-Rose Schwaab et Chucky Tali Hyman Francesco Solari François Musy Gabriel Hafner3:30
Egypt / Lebanon MontageThis is a montage of footage a few friends and I shot for a Documentary during the summer/...published: 14 Oct 2009author: Khalid MohtasebEgypt / Lebanon MontageThis is a montage of footage a few friends and I shot for a Documentary during the summer/fall of 2009. The documentary was shot entirely on the canon 5D MKll in and around Cairo and Beirut. Big ups to Magic Lanterns Firmware update, as well as the Kessler Pocket Dolly for being a huge help in making this happen. Music: Nikos - Secret Love Editing/ Color Grading- Khalid Mohtaseb More info on my website www.nextlevelpictures.com If you have any questions/ comments feel free to post them or email me at khalid@nextlevelpictures.com
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George Tells it as it is (EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH)George Carlin tells the truth, first time I have ever heard this truth on Television....published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Tells it as it is (EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH)George Carlin tells the truth, first time I have ever heard this truth on Television.
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Dennis Miller interviews George Carlin (1997)Dennis Miller Live, HBO. . . search keywords: Bathrobe Sessions #68 Jon Stewart Daily Sh...published: 03 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyDennis Miller interviews George Carlin (1997)Dennis Miller Live, HBO. . . search keywords: Bathrobe Sessions #68 Jon Stewart Daily Show Bill Maher New Rules Real Time Christopher Hitchens Noam Chomsky Andrew Sullivan Keith Olbermann Rachel Maddow Glenn Beck Rush Limbaugh Sean Hannity O'Reilly Dennis Prager Hugh Hewitt Michael Medved interview debate speech
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George Carlin on Politically Incorrect Part 1Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin on Politically Incorrect Part 1Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is just hilarious how George Carl;n picks on the little republican, Horace Cooper, poor guy.
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George Carlin on Politically Incorrect Part 2Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is...published: 02 Oct 2010author: AssfootologyGeorge Carlin on Politically Incorrect Part 2Discussion on the Government and energy policy, religion energy again I have to say it is just hilarious how George Carl;n picks on the little republican, Horace Cooper, poor guy.
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12 Jan 2013Helicopter raid fails to rescue agent 'Denis Allex' from Islamist group al-Shabaab, as French combat pilot killed in Mali. French secret service hostage 'Denis Allex' pictured in Somalia in October 2012. Photograph. SITE Monitoring Service/AFP/Getty Images. A French hostage and two French soldiers have been killed during a failed secret service rescue mission in Somalia ... The group said it had also captured a wounded French commando ... ....(size: 4.7Kb)Independent online (SA)photo: AP / Adj Nicolas-Nelson Richard, ECPAD
14 Jan 2013Bamako/Paris - French fighter jets pounded Islamist rebel strongholds deep in northern Mali on Sunday as Paris poured more troops into the capital, Bamako, awaiting a West African force to dislodge al-Qaeda-linked insurgents from the country’s north ... Defence Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said France’s intervention on Friday prevented the advancing rebels from seizing Bamako and vowed air strikes would continue ... – ... Doubt....(size: 6.6Kb)The Observerphoto: US Navy / MCS2 Gretchen Albrecht
13 Jan 2013The draft version of the US National Climate Assessment, released on Friday, makes remarkable reading – not just for Americans but for all humanity. Put together by a special panel of more than 240 scientists, the federally commissioned report reveals that the US is already reeling under the impact of global warming ... Nor is there any doubt about the cause of these rising temperatures ... A bitter struggle lies ahead ... Sender's name ... ....(size: 6.2Kb)Jakarta Globephoto: AP / Kevin Frayer
14 Jan 2013Allahabad. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims led by naked, ash-covered holy men streamed into the sacred river Ganges on Monday at the start of the world's biggest religious festival. The Kumbh Mela in the Indian town of Allahabad will see up to 100 million worshippers gather over the next 55 days to take a ritual bath in the holy waters, believed to cleanse sins and bestow blessings ... "I am ecstatic ... Agence France-Presse ....(size: 4.2Kb)BBC Newsphoto: AP / NSW Rural Fire Service, Kerry Lawrence
12 Jan 2013Australian firefighters are continuing to tackle more than 100 bushfires, which have gutted houses and thousands of hectares of land. Officials say temperatures are lower than feared, but gusty winds are making it hard to contain the blazes in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Six people have been treated for heat exposure, but nobody has died ... ....(size: 1.8Kb)
Tampa Bay Online15 Jan 2013IMDb15 Jan 2013Sci-fi film 1952, director Brad Bird’s collaboration with screenwriter Damon Lindelof, starring George Clooney will hit theaters in 3D on December 19th, 2014. Captain America ... - Nick Martin. ....(size: 1.0Kb)Skiddle15 Jan 2013K2 Nightclub, Manchester Wed 16th January 2013. Manchester's newest premier nightspot, K2 Karaoke Nightclub is the perfect marriage between karaoke and bar. Date. Wednesday 16th January 2013. Venue. K2 Nightclub ». Location. Manchester ». Doors. 2.00pm til 4.00am (last entry 2.00am). Short url. http.//www.skiddle.com/events/11785754/ ... We are located on George Street in Chinatown opposite the Chinese Arch. Karaoke Prices.. Happy Hour ... ....(size: 3.3Kb)Herald Tribune15 Jan 2013Here at home, he is becoming more impressed with the vision of George Orwell ... warrant.</p><p>That's only in Florida, of course.</p><p>“I have no problem with using them to kill terrorists in Afghanistan,” Negron said.</p><p>Here at home, he is becoming more impressed with the vision of George Orwell....(size: 11.9Kb)Stuff15 Jan 2013The news that the human head discovered on Rottnest Island, Australia, may be the remains of Stephen Cookson has come as no surprise to those who knew him ... Last week, so convinced the victim was Cookson, Peter George Graham, a former horse trainer, contacted a friend of his - a retired police superintendent. "I knew it was him," Graham said ... Peter Graham knew Cookson well and had been on the receiving end of his violence ... Ad Feedback ... ....(size: 4.4Kb)The Inquisitr14 Jan 2013Austin, TX – The grandson of George H.W. Bush, George Prescott Bush, is considering making a run for the political office of Texas Land Commissioner. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, George P ... George P. Bush’s father is former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, his grandfather is former President George H.W ... George P ... George P ... George H.W ... Bush, George HW Bush Sick, George P ... Bush runs for office, George Prescott Bush, George W....(size: 8.4Kb)Huffington Post14 Jan 2013By Corrie MacLaggan. AUSTIN, Texas, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W ... Also on HuffPost. Loading Slideshow. Barbara Bush & Michelle Obama. (Courtesy photo)President Obama, George W ... (Getty photo)George H. W ... (Getty photo)George H ... (Getty photo)George H ... (Getty photo)President Obama & former president George W ... (Getty photo)Laura Bush & George W ... (Getty photo)Laura Bush & George W ... (Getty photo)Laura Bush & George W ... ....(size: 3.8Kb)noodls14 Jan 20131st Class David George, from Seattle and a Blackhawk helicopter crew chief with 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Inf ... George handed the bystander his phone to call for emergency services while George assisted the driver ... "Luckily I was there," said George ... George also stated ......(size: 1.7Kb)The Examiner14 Jan 2013Is Lindsay Lohan in love with the singer from The Wanted's Max George? If she is not in love yet, it appears as she is surely headed that way according top MSN reports on Monday, Jan.14 who have posted that the band's singer recently brought home his current love interest Lindsay Lohan to meet his family, and to see if she passes the test ... Lindsay Lohan meets Wanted's Max George's family....(size: 3.3Kb)Huffington Post14 Jan 2013Former President George H.W. Bush was released from Methodist Hospital on Monday after spending nearly two months in the hospital's care. “Mr ... ... On Dec ... ... On Jan ... (Courtesy photo)President Obama, George W ... (Getty photo)George H. W ... (Getty photo)George H. W. Bush. (Getty photo)George H ... (Getty photo)President Obama & former president George W ... (Getty photo)Laura Bush & George W ... (Getty photo)Laura Bush & George W ... (Getty photo)Laura Bush & George W....(size: 5.0Kb)Stars and Stripes14 Jan 20131st Class David George was driving home Friday from Camp Humphreys on Highway 61/Bundang Expressway when he noticed a vehicle had run off the road and into a tree ... “Moments before the car burst into flames, George pulled the driver to ... Brown said George’s heroic actions came as no surprise....(size: 1.6Kb)The Guardian14 Jan 2013Former Beatle George Harrison with his wife, Olivia, before his death in 2001 ... George Harrison's widow has put an end to a campaign to build a statue of the singer near his longtime home in Oxfordshire ... James Lambert had allegedly collected more than 2,000 signatures in his petition for a George Harrison statue in Henley-on-Thames ... "[George] really is an icon in Henley," Lambert told BBC News last June....(size: 3.4Kb)The Examiner14 Jan 2013Preident George H ... According to the Dallas Observer, the WBAP radio in Texas got word that George H ... George H.W ... Our nation's 41st president, George H.W ... radio station realized its mistake and sent out another message that read, "A message erroneously reporting the death of President George H.W ... Former President George H.W....(size: 1.8Kb)George may refer to:
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People[link]
Places[link]
- Australia
- Canada
- George's Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
- George Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- South Africa
- United States
- George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California
- George, Iowa
- George, Washington
- George County, Mississippi
- George West, Texas
- Lake George (New York)
- Lake George (town), New York
- Lake George (village), New York
In computing[link]
- GEORGE (computer), early computer built in 1957 by Argonne National Laboratory
- GEORGE (operating system), a range of operating systems (George 1-4) for the ICT 1900 range of computers
- GEORGE, a programming language invented by Dr. Charles Leonard Hamblin for an Australian version of the DEUCE computer in 1958
- Where's George?, a website that tracks the circulation of American currency
- George (robot), a simple humanoid robot built in 1949 by Tony Sale
In popular culture[link]
- george (band), an Australian band
- George Kirrin, Famous Five character known simply as George
- George Nozuka, better known as George, Canadian singer
- George Harrison, the lead guitarist of The Beatles
- George (TV series), a Canadian-Swiss television series
- George of the Jungle, an animated TV program
- George (magazine), a magazine founded by John F. Kennedy, Jr
- Curious George, a series of illustrated books Hans and Margaret Rey and a children's TV program on PBS Kids
- George Shrinks, an American animated television series about a 10 year old boy who is three inches tall
- George Lopez (TV series), a sitcom originally aired on ABC 2002 through 2007
In transport[link]
- Autopilot, affectionately known as "George"
- George (bus service), a bus service in Falls Church, Virginia
- George (ship), an Australian sloop wrecked in 1806
- Kawanishi N1K-J, a Japanese fighter aircraft Allied codenamed "George"
- Society for the Prevention of Calling Sleeping Car Porters "George"
Other uses[link]
- George (magazine)
- George (clothing), a clothing brand sold exclusively in Asda/Wal-Mart stores
- George (vacuum cleaner)
- Hurricane Georges (disambiguation)
- Tropical Storm George (disambiguation)
- George (lobster)
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For other people named George Michael, see George Michael (disambiguation).George Michael 
George Michael in concert in Belgium, on 14 November 2006Background information Birth name Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou Born (1963-06-25) 25 June 1963 (age 49)
East Finchley, North London, EnglandGenres Pop rock, New Wave, synthpop, blue-eyed soul Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer Instruments vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, percussion, horns Years active 1977–present Labels Aegean, Columbia, Sony Associated acts Wham!, Band Aid, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Mutya Buena, Whitney Houston, Jody Watley Website Official website Notable instruments Piano
John Lennon model "Z" Steinway[1]George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (Greek: Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου); 25 June 1963) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.[2] Michael rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, "Careless Whisper", was released when he was still in the duo and sold about six million copies worldwide.[3]
As one of the world's best-selling music artists, Michael has sold more than 100 million records worldwide as of 2010.[4] His 1987 debut solo album, Faith, has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and made several records and achievements in the United States.[5] Michael has garnered seven number one singles in the UK and eight number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked Michael the 40th most successful artist on the Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists list.[6]
Michael has won numerous music awards throughout his 30-year career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male twice, four MTV Video Music Awards, four Ivor Novello Awards, three American Music Awards, and two Grammy Awards from eight nominations.[7][8]
In 2004, the Radio Academy named Michael as the most played artist on British radio between the period of 1984–2004.[9] The documentary A Different Story was released in 2005; it covered his personal life and professional career.[10] In 2006, George Michael announced his first tour in 15 years. The 25 Live tour was a massive, worldwide undertaking by Michael, spanning three individual tours over the course of three years (2006, 2007 and 2008).[11]
Early life[link]
Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in East Finchley, North London.[12][13] His father, Kyriacos Panayiotou, a Greek Cypriot restaurateur, moved to England in the 1950s and changed his name to Jack Panos.[14] Michael's mother, Lesley Angold (née Harrison, 1937–1997),[15] was an English dancer who died from cancer in Fulham.[15][16][17] His maternal grandmother was Jewish, but hid that fact from her children during World War II for fear of persecution.[18] Michael spent the majority of his childhood in North London, in the home his parents bought soon after his birth. While in his early teens, the family moved to Radlett. There Michael attended the Bushey Meads School, where he met Andrew Ridgeley. The two had the same career ambition of being musicians.[19]
His involvement in the music business began with his working as a DJ, playing at clubs and local schools around Bushey, Stanmore and Watford. This was followed by the formation of a short-lived ska band called The Executive with Ridgeley, Ridgeley's brother Paul, Andrew Leaver, and David Mortimer (aka David Austin).[20]
Musical career[link]
1981–1986: Wham![link]
Main article: Wham!Michael first found success after forming the duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981. The band's first album Fantastic reached no. 1 in the UK and produced a series of top 10 singles including "Young Guns (Go For It!)", "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" and "Club Tropicana". Their second album, Make It Big, was the breakthrough that made the duo international superstars, reaching No. 1 on the charts in the US Singles from that album included "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", "Freedom", "Everything She Wants", and "Careless Whisper", the latter of which was Michael's first solo effort as a single.
Michael sang on the original Band Aid recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and donated the profits from "Last Christmas/Everything She Wants" to charity. In addition, he contributed background vocals to David Cassidy's 1985 hit "The Last Kiss", as well as Elton John's 1985 successes "Nikita" and "Wrap Her Up". Michael cited Cassidy as a major career influence and interviewed Cassidy for David Litchfield's prestigious Ritz Newspaper.[21]
Wham!'s tour of China in April 1985, the first visit to China by a Western popular music act, generated enormous worldwide media coverage, much of it centred on Michael. The tour was documented by celebrated film director Lindsay Anderson and producer Martin Lewis in their film Foreign Skies: Wham! In China and contributed to Michael's ever-increasing fame.[22]
With the success of Michael's solo singles, "Careless Whisper" (1984) and "A Different Corner" (1986), rumours of an impending break up of Wham! intensified. The duo officially separated during the summer of 1986, after releasing a farewell single, "The Edge of Heaven" and a singles compilation, The Final, plus a sell-out concert at Wembley Stadium that included the world premiere of the China film. The Wham! partnership ended officially with the commercially successful single "The Edge of Heaven", which reached no.1 on the UK chart in June 1986.[23]
Solo career[link]
The beginning of his solo career, during early 1987, was a duet with soul music icon Aretha Franklin. "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" was a one-off project that helped Michael achieve an ambition by singing with one of his favourite artists, and it scored number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release.[24][25]
For Michael, it became his third consecutive solo number one in the UK from three releases, after 1984's "Careless Whisper" (though the single was actually from the Wham! album Make It Big) and 1986's "A Different Corner". The single was also the first Michael had recorded as a solo artist which he had not written himself. The co-writer, Simon Climie, was unknown at the time, although he would have success as a performer with the band Climie Fisher in 1988. Michael and Aretha Franklin won a Grammy Award in 1988 for Best R&B Performance – Duo or Group with Vocal for the song.[26]
[edit] 1987–1989: Faith
Main article: Faith (George Michael album)During the autumn of 1987, Michael released his first solo album, Faith. In addition to playing a large number of instruments on the album, he wrote and produced every track on the recording, except for one, which he co-wrote.[27]
The first single released from the album was "I Want Your Sex", during the summer of 1987. The song was banned by many radio stations in the UK and US, due to its sexually suggestive lyrics.[28] MTV would broadcast the video, featuring celebrity make-up artist Kathy Jeung in a basque and suspenders, only during the late night hours.[28] Michael argued that the act was beautiful if the sex was monogamous. Michael even recorded a brief prologue for the video in which he said: "This song is not about casual sex."[29] One of the racier scenes involved Michael writing the words "explore monogamy" on his partner's back in lipstick.[30] Some radio stations played a toned-down version of the song, "I Want Your Love," which was mainly the word "love" replacing "sex."[31] When the tune reached the US charts, American Top 40 host Casey Kasem refused to say the song's title, referring to it only as "the new single by George Michael."[31] In the US, the song was also sometimes listed as "I Want Your Sex (from Beverly Hills Cop II)", since the song was featured on the soundtrack of the movie.[32]
Despite censorship and radio play problems, "I Want Your Sex" reached No.2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart[33] and at No.3 in Britain.[34]
The second single, "Faith", was released during October 1987, just a few weeks before the album. "Faith" would become one of his most popular songs. The song hit No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and maintained that position for four consecutive weeks.[35] It also reached no.2 in the UK Singles Chart.[34] The famous video provided some definitive images of the 1980s music industry in the process—Michael in shades, leather jacket, cowboy boots, and Levi's jeans, playing a guitar near a classic-design jukebox.[36] On 30 October, Faith was released in the UK and in several markets worldwide.[32] In the United States, the album had 51 non-consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard 200, including 12 weeks at no.1. "Faith" had many successes, four of which ("Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", and "Monkey") reached no. 1.[37] Eventually, "Faith" received Diamond certification by the RIAA for sales of 10 million copies in the US.[38] To date, global sales of Faith are more than 25 million units.[39]
In 1988, Michael embarked on a world tour.[40] The nightly set list included from the Wham! era "Everything She Wants" and "I'm Your Man", as well as covers of "Lady Marmalade" or "Play That Funky Music". In Los Angeles, California, Michael was joined on stage by Aretha Franklin for "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)". It was the second highest grossing event of 1988, earning $17.7 million.[41] According to Michael in his film, A Different Story, success did not make him happy and he started to think there was something wrong in being an idol for millions of teenage girls. The whole Faith process (promotion, videos, tour, awards) left him exhausted, lonely and frustrated, and far from his friends and family.[42] At the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, Michael received the Video Vanguard Award.[43] In 1990, he told his record company Sony that, for his second album, he did not want to do promotions like the one for Faith.[32]
[edit] 1990–1992: Listen Without Prejudice
Main article: Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 was released in September 1990. For this album, Michael tried to create a new reputation as a serious-minded artist; the title is an indication of his desire to be taken more seriously as a songwriter.[44] Michael refused to make any kind of promotion for this album, including no music videos for the singles released.[32] The first single, "Praying for Time", was released in August 1990. It concerned social ills and injustice; the song was an instant success, reaching No. 6 in the UK and No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, despite the absence of a video.[35] A video was released shortly thereafter, consisting of the lyrics on a dark background. Michael did not appear in this video or any subsequent videos for the album.[44]
The second single "Waiting for That Day" was an acoustic-heavy single, released as an immediate follow-up to "Praying For Time". It reached No. 27 in the US[35] and No. 23 in the UK[34] in October 1990. The album was released in Europe on 3 September 1990 (and one week later in the United States). It reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart[34] and peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200.[35] It spent a total of 88 weeks on the UK Albums Chart and was certified 4 times Platinum by the BPI.[45] The album produced 5 UK singles, which were released quickly, within an at eight-month period: "Praying for Time", "Waiting for That Day", "Freedom! '90", "Heal the Pain", and "Cowboys and Angels" (the latter being his only single not to chart in the UK top 40).[34]
"Freedom '90" was the second of only two of its singles to be supported by a music video (the other being the Michael-less "Praying for Time").[46] The song alludes to his struggles with his artistic identity, and prophesied his efforts shortly thereafter to end his recording contract with Sony Music. As if to prove the song's sentiment, Michael refused to appear in the video (directed by David Fincher), and instead recruited supermodels Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz, and Cindy Crawford to appear in and lip sync in his stead.[46] It also featured the reduction of his sex symbol status.[47] It had contrasting fortunes on each side of the Atlantic—a No.8 success on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US,[35] but only No.28 on the UK Singles Chart.[34] "Mother's Pride" gained significant radio play in the United States during the first Persian Gulf War during 1991, often with radio stations mixing in callers' tributes to soldiers with the music.[48] It reached No.46 on Billboard Hot 100 with only airplay.[35] In the end, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 sold approximately 8 million copies.[49]
In 1991, George Michael embarked on the "Cover to Cover Tour" in Japan, England, the US, and Brazil, where he performed at the "Rock in Rio" event.[50] In the audience in Rio, he saw and later met Anselmo Feleppa, the man who would become his partner.[48] The tour was not a proper promotion for Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1. Rather, it was more about Michael singing his favourite cover songs.[50] Among his favourites was "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", a 1974 song by Elton John; Michael and John had performed the song together at the Live Aid concert in 1985, and again for Michael's concert at London's Wembley Arena on 25 March 1991, where the duet was recorded. The single was released at the end of 1991 and became a success on both sides of the Atlantic.[51]
In the meantime, the expected follow-up album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 2, was scrapped due to Michael's lawsuit with Sony.[52] Among Michael's complaints was that Sony had not completely supported the release of his second album, resulting in its poor performance in the US as compared to Faith. Sony responded that Michael's refusal to appear in promotional videos had caused the bad response.[53] Michael ended the idea for Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 2 and donated three songs to the charity project Red Hot + Dance, for the Red Hot Organization which raised money for AIDS awareness,[54] while a fourth track "Crazyman Dance" was the B-side of 1992's "Too Funky". Michael donated the royalties from "Too Funky" to the same cause.[55] The song did not appear on any George Michael studio album, although later it was included on his solo collections Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael in 1998 and Twenty Five in 2006. The video featured Michael (sporadically) as a director filming supermodels Linda Evangelista, Beverly Peele, Estelle Lefébure and Nadja Auermann at a fashion show.[56] "Too Funky" was a success, reaching number 4 in the UK singles chart[34] and number 10 in the US Billboard Hot 100.[35]
[edit] 1993: Five Live
Main article: Five Live (EP)George Michael performed at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert on 20 April 1992 at London's Wembley Stadium.[57] The concert was a tribute to the life of the late Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, with some proceeds going to AIDS research.[58] Michael performed "'39" and "Somebody to Love". The performance of the latter was released on the "Five Live" EP.
Five Live, released in 1993 for Parlophone in the UK and Hollywood Records in the US, features five—and in some countries, six—tracks performed by George Michael, Queen, and Lisa Stansfield."Somebody to Love" and "These Are the Days of Our Lives" were recorded at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. "Killer", "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", and "Calling You" were all live performances recorded during his "Cover to Cover Tour" from 1991. Michael's performances of "Somebody to Love" was hailed as "one of best performances of the tribute concert".[59][60] The idea of having George Michael take over as full-time lead singer of Queen was even given serious consideration.[61]
All proceeds from the sale of the EP benefited the Mercury Phoenix Trust.[62] Sales of the EP were very strong through Europe, where it debuted at number 1 in the UK and several European countries.[34] Chart success in the United States was less spectacular, where it peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 ("Somebody to Love" reached No.30 on the US Billboard Hot 100).[35]
[edit] 1994–1997: Older
Main article: Older (album)During November 1994, after a long period of seclusion, George Michael appeared at the first MTV Europe Music Awards show, where he gave a touching performance of a brand-new song, "Jesus to a Child".[63] The song was a melancholy tribute to his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, who had died in March 1993.[64]
The song was Michael's first self-penned success in his homeland in almost four years; it entered the UK singles chart at No. 1[34] and No. 7 on Billboard in the same month of release.[35] It was also Michael's longest UK Top 40 single, at almost seven minutes long. The exact identity of the song's subject—and the nature of Michael's relationship with Feleppa—was shrouded in innuendo and speculation, as Michael had not confirmed he was homosexual and did not do so until 1998. The video for "Jesus to a Child" was a picture of images recalling loss, pain and suffering. Michael consistently dedicates the song to Feleppa before performing it live.[65]
The second single, released in April 1996, was "Fastlove", an energetic tune about wanting gratification and fulfilment without commitment. The song was somewhat unusual for a popular song, in that it did not have a defined chorus and that the single version was nearly five minutes long. "Fastlove" was supported by a futuristic virtual reality-related video. It scored No. 1 in the UK singles chart, spending three weeks at the top spot.[34] In the US, "Fastlove" peaked at No. 8, his most recent single to reach the top 10 on the US charts.[35] Following "Fastlove", Michael finally released Older, his first studio album in six years and only the third in his ten year solo career. The album's US and Canada release was particularly notable as it was the first album released by David Geffen's (now-defunct) DreamWorks Records.[66] Older was particularly notable for the release of its six singles. Each of them reached the UK Top 3, a record for the most singles in the British Top 3 released from a single album.[67] At the time of release of the album's fifth single, "Star People '97", chart specialist James Masterton noted George Michael's success on the singles charts, writing: "George Michael nonetheless makes an impressive Top 3 entry with this single. The Older album has now proved itself to be far and away his most commercially successful recording ever. Five singles now lifted and every single one has been a Top 3 hit. Compare this with the two Top 3 hits produced by Faith and Listen Without Prejudice's scant total of one Top Tenner and one single which missed the Top 40 altogether. This sustained single success has, of course, been achieved with a little help from marketing tricks such as remixes – or in this case a new recording of the album track which gives it a much-needed transformation into a deserved commercial smash."[68]
In 1996, Michael was voted 'Best British Male', at the MTV Europe Music Awards[69] and the Brit Awards;[70] and at The Ivor Novello Awards, he was awarded the prestigious title of 'Songwriter of The Year' for the third time.[14] Michael performed a concert at Three Mills Studios, London, for MTV Unplugged.[71] It was his first long performance in years, and in the audience was Michael's mother. The next year, she died of cancer.[72]
[edit] 1998: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael
Main article: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael was Michael's first solo greatest hits collection released in 1998. The collection of 28 songs (29 songs are included on the European and Australian release) are separated into two halves, with each containing a particular theme and mood. The first CD, titled "For the Heart", predominantly contains Michael's successful ballads, while the second CD, "For the Feet", consists mainly of his popular dance tunes.[73] It was released through Sony Music Entertainment as a condition of severing contractual ties with the label.[74]
The album is notable for containing a large number of compilation tracks and duets that had not previously appeared on his albums, including his duet with Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)"; "Desafinado", a duet in Portuguese with Brazilian legendary singer Astrud Gilberto; and the Elton John duet "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me".
Ladies & Gentlemen was an instant success, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart for 8 weeks.[34] It has spent over 200 weeks in the UK Charts, and it is the 38 best-selling album of all time in the UK.[75] It is certified 7 times platinum in the United Kingdom and Multi-Platinum in the United States, and it's George Michael's most commercially successful album in his homeland having sold more than 2.8 million copies.[45] To date, the album has reached worldwide sales of approximately 15 million copies.[76]
The first single of the album, "Outside" was a humorous song about his arrest for soliciting a policeman in a public restroom. "As", his duet with Mary J. Blige, was released as the second single in many territories around the world. Both singles reached the top 5 in the UK Singles Chart.[34]
[edit] 1999: Songs from the Last Century
Main article: Songs from the Last CenturySongs from the Last Century is a studio album of cover tracks. It was released in 1999 and was the final George Michael album to be released through Virgin Records. To date, the album has peaked the lowest of his solo effort. The album debuted at number 157 on the American Billboard 200 albums chart, which was also the album's peak position.[35] It was also his lowest-charting album in the UK, becoming his only solo effort not to reach number 1. It peaked at number 2 in the UK Albums Chart.[34] It consists of old standards, plus new interpretations of more recent popular songs such as "Roxanne", "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"; and the Frank Sinatra classic "Where or When". Each of the 11 tracks was co-produced by Phil Ramone and George Michael.[77]
[edit] 2000–2005: Patience
Main article: Patience (George Michael album)Michael began working on what would be his fifth studio album, spending two years in the recording studio. His first single "Freeek!", taken from the new album, was successful in Europe going to number one in Italy, Portugal, Spain and Denmark in 2002 and reaching the top 10 in the UK and the top 5 in Australia.[78] It made 22 charts around the world. However, his next single "Shoot the Dog" proved to be highly controversial when released in July 2002. It was highly critical of George W. Bush and Tony Blair in the leadup to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.[79] It reached number one in Denmark and made the top 5 in most European charts.[80] However, in Britain it peaked at only number 12 in the UK Singles Chart.[34]
On 17 November 2003, George Michael re-signed with Sony Music after a legal battle with the company led to his contract being sold to rival record companies Virgin Records and DreamWorks Records.[74] When Michael's fifth studio album, Patience, was released in 2004, it went straight to number 1 on the UK Albums Chart,[34] and became one of the fastest selling albums in the UK, selling over 200,000 copies in the first week alone.[81] In Australia it reached number 2 on 22 March.[82] It reached the Top 5 on most European charts, and peaked at number 12 in the United States, selling over 500,000 copies to earn a Gold certification from the RIAA.[35] Critically acclaimed, it is considered the album of George Michael's comeback to the spotlight in the new millennium, selling around 7 million copies worldwide and spawning four (of six) new hit singles.[83]
"Amazing", the first single from the album, became a number one hit in Europe.[84] When Michael appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show on 26 May 2004, to promote the album, he performed "Amazing", along with his classic songs "Father Figure" and "Faith".[85] On the show Michael spoke of his arrest, revealing his homosexuality, and his resumption of public performances. He allowed Oprah's crew inside his home outside of London.[86] The second single taken off the album was "Flawless (Go to the City)", It was a dance hit in Europe as well as North America, reaching no.1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and became Michael's last number one single on the United States Dance chart.[34] In November, Sony released another single – "Round Here". It was the least successful single taken from Patience when it stalled the UK charts at no. 32.[34] In 2005, "John and Elvis Are Dead" was released as the final single from the album; it was released as a download single and was therefore unable to chart in the United Kingdom.[87]
George Michael announced that Patience will be the last record on sale to the public.[88] He told BBC Radio 1 on 10 March 2004 that future music that he puts out will be available for download, with fans encouraged to make a donation to charity.[89]
[edit] 2005–2008: Twenty Five and concert tours
Main article: Twenty Five (album)Twenty Five was George Michael's second greatest hits album, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his music career.[90] Released in November 2006 by Sony BMG, it debuted at no.1 in the UK.[91]
The album contains songs chiefly from George Michael's solo career but also from his earlier days in Wham! It comes in two formats: two CDs or a limited edition three-CD set. The 2-CD set contained 26 tracks, including four recorded with Wham! and three new songs: "An Easier Affair"; "This Is Not Real Love" (a duet with Mutya Buena, formerly of Sugababes, which peaked at No.15 in the UK Charts); and a new version of "Heal the Pain" recorded with Paul McCartney. The limited edition three-CD version contains an additional 14 lesser known tracks, including one from Wham! and another completely new song, "Understand".[92]
Twenty Five was released in North America on 1 April 2008 as a 29-song, two-CD set featuring several new songs (including duets with Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige and a song from the short-lived TV series Eli Stone)[93] in addition to many of Michael's successful songs from both his solo and Wham! career. To commemorate the Twenty Five album, George Michael toured North America for the first time in 17 years, playing large venues in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, St. Paul/Minneapolis, Chicago and Dallas.[94]
The DVD version of Twenty Five contains 40 videos on two discs, including seven with Wham!.[95]
During the 2005 Live 8 concert, Michael joined Paul McCartney on stage, harmonising on The Beatles classic "Drive My Car". Michael was one of several remixers commissioned in 1990 to work on dance mixes for Bananarama's "Tripping on Your Love". Bananarama covered "Careless Whisper" for their Exotica album in 2001, and the track was also released as a single in France.
George Michael during a concert in Munich in 2006
In 2006, Michael started his first tour in 15 years, 25 Live. The tour began in Barcelona, Spain, on 23 September and finished in December at Wembley Arena in England. According to his website, the 80-show tour was seen by 1.3 million fans. On 12 May 2007 in Coimbra, Portugal, he began the European "25 Live Stadium Tour 2007", including London and Athens, and ending on 4 August 2007 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. There were 29 tour dates (as of 21 April 2007) across Europe. On 9 June 2007 Michael became the first artist to perform live at the newly renovated Wembley Stadium in London, where he was later fined £130,000 for overrunning the programme for 13 minutes.
On 25 March 2008 a third part of the 25 Live Tour was announced for North America. This part included 21 dates in the United States and Canada. This was Michael's first tour of North America in 17 years. Following news of Michael's North American tour, Twenty Five was released in North America on 1 April 2008 as a 29-song, 2-CD set featuring several new songs (including duets with Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige and a song from the short-lived TV series, Eli Stone) in addition to many of Michael's successful songs from both his solo and Wham! career. In addition, a companion 2-disc DVD of 40 videos was also made available.
Michael made his American acting debut by playing a guardian angel to Jonny Lee Miller's character on Eli Stone, a TV series that was broadcast in the United States. In addition to performing on the show as himself and as "visions", each episode of the show's first season was named after a song of his. Michael appeared on the 2008 finale show of American Idol on 21 May singing "Praying for Time". When asked what he thought Simon will say of his performance, he replied "I think he'll probably tell me I shouldn't have done a George Michael song. He's told plenty of people that in the past, so I think that'd be quite funny."[96][97][98]
On 1 December, Michael played a last concert in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, as part of the 37th National Day Celebrations.
2008–present: Latest projects[link]
George Michael during a concert in Nice in 2011.On 25 December 2008, Michael released a new track "December Song" on his website for free. It was hoped that fans who download the song would donate money to charity. Though the song is not available any more on his website, it remains available on file sharing networks[99] and on 29 October 2009 the BBC said that George Michael was to join the race for the UK Christmas number one as a remastered version of "December Song" would go on sale on 13 December. The popularity of the single was boosted by a promotional appearance that Michael made on The X Factor, where he performed the song with David Austin playing piano.
At the end of 2009, Michael announced, after months of speculation, that he would be performing shows in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, his first concerts in Australia since 1988.[100] On 20 February 2010, Michael performed his first show in Perth at the Burswood dome to an audience of 15,000.[101]
On 5 March 2010, Michael confirmed that he would be a guest performer at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras After Party, where he performed at 1 am, followed by Kelly Rowland at 3 am.[102]
On 2 March 2011 Michael announced the release of his cover version of New Order's 1987 hit "True Faith" in aid of the charity Comic Relief.[103] The Guardian called his version a "dreary run through a song that now sounds like it's being performed by a depressed Dalek" and questioned whether it was "the worst 'non-comedy' charity single of all time".[104] Michael released a cover of Stevie Wonder's 1972 song, "You and I" on 15 April 2011, as an MP3 gift to Prince William and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their wedding on 29 April 2011.
Although the MP3 was released for free download,[105] Michael appealed that those who do download the special track that make a contribution to "The Prince William & Miss Catherine Middleton Charitable Gift Fund".[106]
On 11 May 2011, the Symphonica Tour was announced. Only European dates were released. The first show on the tour was performed at the Prague State Opera House on 22 August.[107] In November, he had to cancel the remainder of the tour though, as he became severely ill in Vienna, Austria.[108]
In October 2011, Michael was announced as one of the final nominees for the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.[109]
Michael told fans over Twitter in January 2012 that he did not think his vocal cords would be ready for performance "till the summer", and that the tour will probably take place in September of that year, and may include previously unheard songs.[110] Michael also announced in an interview with OK! magazine in October 2011 that he is working on a dance influenced album.[citation needed]
Personal life[link]
Sexuality[link]
In a 2007 interview, Michael admitted that he had hidden the fact he was gay because of worries over what effect it might have on his mother.[111]
Relationships[link]
Michael established a relationship with Anselmo Feleppa, whom he had met at the 1991 concert Rock in Rio. Feleppa died of a brain haemorrhage in 1993.[112] Michael's single "Jesus to a Child" is a tribute to Feleppa (he consistently dedicates it to him before performing it live), as is his 1996 album Older.[112]
In 1996, Michael entered into a long-term relationship with Kenny Goss, a former cheerleader coach[113] and sportswear executive from Dallas.[114] They had homes in London and Dallas.[115] In late November 2005, it was reported that Michael and Goss would register their relationship as a civil partnership in the UK,[116] but because of negative publicity and his upcoming tour, they postponed it to a later date.[117][118] On 22 August 2011, the opening night of his Symphonica world tour, Michael announced that he and Goss had split two years earlier.[119] Goss was present at Michael's British sentencing for driving under the influence of marijuana on 14 September 2010.[120]
Anonymous sex[link]
Questions of Michael's sexual orientation persisted in public until 7 April 1998, when he was arrested for "engaging in a lewd act" in a public toilet in a park in Beverly Hills, California. He was arrested by an undercover policeman named Marcelo Rodríguez, in a sting operation using so-called "pretty police."
In an MTV interview, Michael stated: "I got followed into the restroom and then this cop—I didn't know it was a cop, obviously—he started playing this game, which I think is called, 'I'll show you mine, you show me yours, and then when you show me yours, I'm going to nick you!"[121]
After pleading "no contest" to the charge, Michael was fined US$810 and sentenced to 80 hours of community service. Soon afterwards, Michael made a video for his single "Outside" which was obviously based on the public toilet incident and which featured men dressed as policemen kissing. Rodríguez claimed that this video "mocked" him, and that Michael had slandered him in interviews. In 1999, he brought a US$10 million court case in California against the singer. The court dismissed the case, but an Appellate court reinstated the case on 3 December 2002.[122] The court then ruled Rodríguez, as a public official, could not legally recover damages for emotional distress.[123]
After the incident, Michael became explicit about his sexuality and his relationship with Kenny Goss which began in June 1996.
On 23 July 2006. Michael was again accused of engaging in anonymous public sex, this time at London's Hampstead Heath.[124] The anonymous partner was stated (wrongly, as it turned out) to be 58-year-old Norman Kirtland,[125] an unemployed van driver.[126] Despite stating that he intended to sue both the News of the World tabloid who supposedly photographed the incident and Norman Kirtland for slander, Michael stated that he cruises for anonymous sex[127] and that this was not an issue in his relationship with partner Kenny Goss.[128]
Drugs[link]
On 26 February 2006, Michael was arrested for possession of Class C drugs, an incident that he described as "my own stupid fault, as usual." He was cautioned by the police and released.[129]
Michael was arrested in Cricklewood, North-West London, after motorists reported a car obstructing the road at traffic lights. He pleaded guilty on 8 May 2007 to driving while unfit through drugs.[130] He was banned from driving for two years, and sentenced to community service.
During September 2007, on Desert Island Discs, he said that his cannabis use was a problem; he wished he could smoke less of it and was constantly trying to do so.[131]
On 19 September 2008, Michael was arrested in a public toilet in the Hampstead Heath area of London for possession of Class A and C drugs. He was taken to the police station and cautioned for controlled substance possession.[132]
On 5 December 2009, in an interview with The Guardian, Michael explained he had cut back on cannabis and now smokes only 'seven or eight' spliffs per day instead of the 25 he used to smoke.[133]
In the early hours of Sunday 4 July 2010 Michael was returning from the Gay Pride parade. The singer was spotted on CCTV driving into the front of a Snappy Snaps store in Hampstead, North London and was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive.[134][135] On 12 August, London's Metropolitan Police said he was "charged with possession of cannabis and with driving while unfit through drink or drugs".[136] Michael had also been taking the prescription medication Amitriptyline.[137][138]
On 24 August 2010 the singer pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in London after admitting driving under the influence of drugs[139] and on 14 September 2010 at the same court, was sentenced to eight weeks in prison, a fine, and a five year ban from driving.[140][141] Michael was released from Highpoint Prison in Suffolk on 11 October 2010, after serving four weeks.[142] It was reported that Michael had also been taking the prescription medication, Amitriptyline,[143][144] a sleeping pill.
Politics[link]
Michael wrote "Shoot the Dog", a song critical about the friendly relationship between the American and British governments and their involvement in the Iraq War.
During 2000, Michael joined Melissa Etheridge, Garth Brooks, Queen Latifah, the Pet Shop Boys, and k.d. lang, to perform in Washington, D.C. as part of 'Equality Rocks' – a concert to benefit the Human Rights Campaign.[145]
During 2007, he sent the £1.45 million piano that John Lennon used to write "Imagine" around the United States on a "peace tour," having it on display at places where violence had taken place, such as Dallas' Dealey Plaza, where US President John. F. Kennedy was shot.[1]
He devoted his concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, from his "Twenty Five Tour" to the Bulgarian nurses prosecuted in the HIV trial in Libya.[146]
On 17 June 2008, Michael said he was thrilled by California's legalisation of same-sex marriage, calling the move "way overdue."[147]
Charity[link]
During 1984, he sang as part of Band Aid on the charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for famine relief in Ethiopia. This single scored No.1 on the UK music charts over Christmas 1984, holding Michael's own song, "Last Christmas" by Wham!, at #2. Michael donated the royalties from "Last Christmas" to Band Aid and subsequently sang with Elton John at Live Aid (the Band Aid charity concert) in 1985.
In 2003 he paired up with Ronan Keating on the Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and won £32,000, after having their original £64,000 winnings halved after missing the £125,000 question.
The proceeds from the single "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" were divided among 10 different charities for children, AIDS and education.
Michael is supporting a campaign to help raise US$32 million (GBP15 million) for terminally ill children.
Assets[link]
According to reports, between the years 2006 and 2008, Michael earned £48.5 million ($97 million)[148] from the 25 Live tour alone, as well as earning millions more for private concerts that he periodically does, such as for Billionaire Vladimir Potanin and super rich fashion shop owner Sir Philip Green.[148] According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2011, George Michael is worth £90 million in currency alone.[149]
Memoirs[link]
In 1991 Michael released an autobiography titled "Bare" through Penguin Books, which he co-wrote with writer Tony Parsons. The over 200 page book covers various aspects of his life, including details of his relationship with a former girlfriend.[150] On 16 January 2008, Michael signed a contract with HarperCollins for an autobiography which he is to write "entirely himself".[151]
Health troubles[link]
On 26 October 2011, Michael had to cancel a performance at London's Royal Albert Hall due to viral infection. On 21 November 2011, Michael was admitted to hospital in Vienna after complaining of chest pains at a hotel two hours prior to him performing at a venue there for his Symphonica Tour. Michael was later confirmed to have suffered from pneumonia and until 1 December was in an intensive-care unit. While Michael appeared to be "in good spirits" and was responding well to treatment following his admittance, hospital officials said on 25 November, that Michael's condition had "worsened overnight". This development led to Michael's remaining 2011 dates, most of them in the United Kingdom, being cancelled and postponed.[152] Michael's partner, celebrity hairstylist Fadi Fawaz, told press that Michael's health was improving "by the hour". On 1 December, doctors in the hospital Michael stayed in, announced that the singer was "steadily improving" and had moved out of the intensive care unit. On 21 December 2011, Michael was discharged from the hospital. On 23 December 2011, Michael made a public speech in London about how the staff at the Vienna General Hospital had saved his life and how he was so grateful that he was going to perform a concert for the staff. Whilst making the speech, he became emotional and became breathless.[153] During the speech, he also mentioned he had undergone a tracheotomy.[154]
Discography[link]
Main article: George Michael discographySee also: Wham! discographyStudio albums[link]
- 1987: Faith
- 1990: Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
- 1996: Older
- 1999: Songs from the Last Century
- 2004: Patience
Awards[link]
Tours[link]
- Faith World Tour (1988–1989)
- Cover to Cover (1991)
- 25 Live (2006–2008)
- George Michael Live in Australia (2010)
- Symphonica Tour (2011–2012)
See also[link]
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Year Album Artist(s) Producer(s) 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Can't Slow Down Lionel Richie James Anthony Carmichael, Lionel Richie 1986 1987 1988 1989 Faith George Michael George Michael Billboard Year-End number one singles (1980–1999)- 1980: "Call Me" – Blondie
- 1981: "Bette Davis Eyes" – Kim Carnes
- 1982: "Physical" – Olivia Newton-John
- 1983: "Every Breath You Take" – The Police
- 1984: "When Doves Cry" – Prince
- 1985: "Careless Whisper" – Wham! featuring George Michael
- 1986: "That's What Friends Are For" – Dionne & Friends
- 1987: "Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
- 1988: "Faith" – George Michael
- 1989: "Look Away" – Chicago
- 1990: "Hold On" – Wilson Phillips
- 1991: "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" – Bryan Adams
- 1992: "End of the Road" – Boyz II Men
- 1993: "I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston
- 1994: "The Sign" – Ace of Base
- 1995: "Gangsta's Paradise" – Coolio featuring L.V.
- 1996: "Macarena" (Bayside Boys Mix) – Los del Río
- 1997: "Candle in the Wind 1997"/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" – Elton John
- 1998: "Too Close" – Next
- 1999: "Believe" – Cher
Billboard Year-End number one albums (1970–1989)- 1970: Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
- 1971: Jesus Christ Superstar – Soundtrack
- 1972: Harvest – Neil Young
- 1973: The World Is a Ghetto – War
- 1974: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John
- 1975: Elton John's Greatest Hits -Elton John
- 1976: Frampton Comes Alive! – Peter Frampton
- 1977: Rumours – Fleetwood Mac
- 1978: Saturday Night Fever – Soundtrack
- 1979: 52nd Street – Billy Joel
- 1980: The Wall – Pink Floyd
- 1981: Hi Infidelity – REO Speedwagon
- 1982: Asia – Asia
- 1983: Thriller – Michael Jackson
- 1984: Thriller – Michael Jackson
- 1985: Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen
- 1986: Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston
- 1987: Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi
- 1988: Faith – George Michael
- 1989: Don't Be Cruel – Bobby Brown
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This article is about the musician. For his eponymous album, see George Harrison (album). For other persons named George Harrison, see George Harrison (disambiguation).George Harrison
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George Harrison at the White House in 1974.Background information Also known as Carl Harrison
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Hari Georgeson
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George O'Hara-Smith
Jairaj Hari sanBorn (1943-02-25)25 February 1943
Liverpool, England, UKDied 29 November 2001(2001-11-29) (aged 58)
Los Angeles, California, USGenres Rock, pop, psychedelic rock, experimental, world music Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter, actor, record and film producer Instruments Vocals, guitar, ukulele, harmonica, mandolin, tambura, sarod, swarmandal, bass, keyboards, violin, sitar Years active 1958–2001 Labels Parlophone, Capitol, Swan, Apple, Vee-Jay, EMI, Dark Horse Associated acts The Quarrymen, The Beatles, Traveling Wilburys, Dhani Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Eric Clapton Website www.georgeharrison.com Notable instruments Gretsch Country Gentleman
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Rosewood TelecasterGeorge Harrison,[1] MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001)[2] was an English musician and singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles.[3][4] Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle",[3] Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, and introduced it to the other Beatles, as well as their Western audience.[5] Following the band's break-up he was a successful solo artist, and later a founding member of the Traveling Wilburys. Harrison was also a session musician and a film and record producer. He is listed at number 11 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".[6]
Although most of The Beatles' songs were written by Lennon and McCartney, Beatle albums generally included one or two of Harrison's own songs, from With The Beatles onwards.[7] His later compositions with The Beatles include "Here Comes the Sun", "Something" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". By the time of the band's break-up, Harrison had accumulated a backlog of material, which he then released as the triple album All Things Must Pass in 1970, from which two hit singles originated: a double A-side single, "My Sweet Lord" backed with "Isn't It a Pity", and "What Is Life". In addition to his solo work, Harrison co-wrote two hits for former Beatle Ringo Starr, as well as songs for the Traveling Wilburys—the supergroup he formed in 1988 with Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison.
Harrison embraced Indian culture and Hinduism in the mid-1960s, and helped expand Western awareness of sitar music and of the Hare Krishna movement. With Ravi Shankar he organised the first major charity concert with the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. In addition to his musical accomplishments, he was also a record producer and co-founder of the production company HandMade Films. In his work as a film producer, he collaborated with people as diverse as the members of Monty Python and Madonna.[8]
He was married twice, to model Pattie Boyd from 1966 to 1974, and for 23 years to record company secretary Olivia Trinidad Arias, with whom he had one son, Dhani Harrison. He was a close friend of Eric Clapton. To date, he is the only Beatle to have published an autobiography, with I Me Mine in 1980. Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001.
Contents
- 1 Early years: 1943–1959
- 2 The Beatles: 1960–1970
- 3 Relationships with the other Beatles
- 4 Solo work: 1968–1987
- 5 Later life: 1988–2001
- 6 HandMade Films: 1978–1994
- 7 Interest in Indian culture
- 8 Personal life
- 9 Illness and death
- 10 Legacy
- 11 Guitars
- 12 Solo discography
- 13 Notes
- 14 References
- 15 External links
Early years: 1943–1959[link]
Harrison was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on 25 February 1943,[9][10] the last of four children to Harold Hargreaves Harrison and his wife Louise, née French.[11]
Harrison's first home – 12 Arnold GroveHe had one sister, Louise, born 16 August 1931, and two brothers, Harry, born 1934, and Peter, born 20 July 1940. His mother was a Liverpool shop assistant, and his father was a bus conductor who had worked as a ship's steward on the White Star Line. His mother's family had Irish roots and were Roman Catholic;[9] his maternal grandfather, John French, was born in County Wexford, Ireland, emigrating to Liverpool where he married a local girl, Louise Woollam.[12]
Harrison was born in the house where he lived for his first six years: 12 Arnold Grove, Wavertree, Liverpool, which was a small 2 up, 2 down terraced house in a cul-de-sac, with an alley to the rear. The only heating was a single coal fire, and the toilet was outside. In 1950 the family were offered a council house,[13] and moved to 25 Upton Green, Speke.[14]
His first school was Dovedale Primary School, very close to Penny Lane,[15] the same school as John Lennon who was a couple of years ahead of him.[16] He passed his 11-plus examination and achieved a place at the Liverpool Institute for Boys (in the building that now houses the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), which he attended from 1954 to 1959.[17]
Harrison said that, when he was 12 or 13, he had an "epiphany" of sorts – riding a bike around his neighbourhood, he heard Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" playing from a nearby house and was hooked.[18] Even though he had done well enough on his 11-plus examination to get into the city's best high school, from that point on, the former good student lost interest in school.[18]
When Harrison was 14 years old, he sat at the back of the class and tried drawing guitars in his schoolbooks: “I was totally into guitars. I heard about this kid at school who had a guitar at £3 10s, it was just a little acoustic round hole. I got the £3 10s from my mother: that was a lot of money for us then.” Harrison bought a Dutch Egmond flat top acoustic guitar.[19] While at the Liverpool Institute, Harrison formed a skiffle group called the Rebels with his brother Peter and a friend, Arthur Kelly.[20] At this school he met Paul McCartney, who was one year older.[21] McCartney later became a member of John Lennon's band called The Quarrymen, which Harrison joined in 1958.[22]
The Beatles: 1960–1970[link]
Main articles: The Beatles and The Beatles discographyFile:Sutcliffe and Harrison.jpgStuart Sutcliffe and Harrison (right) in HamburgHarrison became part of The Beatles when they were still a skiffle group called The Quarrymen. McCartney told Lennon about his friend George Harrison, who could play "Raunchy" on his guitar.[23] Although Lennon considered him too young to join the band, Harrison hung out with them and filled in as needed.[23] By the time Harrison was 15, Lennon and the others had accepted him as one of the band.[24] Since Harrison was the youngest member of the group, he was looked upon as a kid by the others for another few years.[25]
Harrison left school at 16 and worked as an apprentice electrician at local department store Blacklers for a while.[26][27] When The Beatles were offered work in Hamburg in 1960, the musical apprenticeship that Harrison received playing long hours at the Kaiserkeller with the rest of the group, including guitar lessons from Tony Sheridan, laid the foundations of The Beatles' sound, and of Harrison's quiet, professional role within the group;[28] this role would contribute to his reputation as "the quiet Beatle".[29] The first trip to Hamburg was shortened when Harrison was deported for being underage.[30]
When Brian Epstein became The Beatles' manager in December 1961 after seeing them perform at The Cavern Club in November,[31] he changed their image from that of leather-jacketed rock-and-rollers to a more polished look,[32] and secured them a recording contract with EMI. The first single, "Love Me Do", with Harrison playing a Gibson J-160E,[33][34][35] reached number 17 in the UK chart in October 1962,[36] and by the time their debut album, Please Please Me, was released in early 1963, The Beatles had become famous and Beatlemania had arrived.[37]
Harrison (third from left) with the rest of The Beatles in America in 1964After he revealed in an interview that he liked jelly babies, British fans inundated Harrison and the rest of the band with boxes of the sweets as gifts. A few months later, American audiences showered the band with the much harder jelly beans instead. In a letter to a fan, Harrison mentioned jelly babies, insisting that no one in the band actually liked them and that the press must have made it up.[38]
The popularity of The Beatles led to a successful tour of America, the making of a film, A Hard Day's Night (during which Harrison met his future wife Pattie Boyd), and in the 1965 Queen's Birthday Honours, all four Beatles were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).[39] Harrison, whose role within the group was that of the careful musician who checked that the instruments were tuned,[40] by 1965 and the Rubber Soul album, was developing into a musical director as he led the others into folk-rock, via his interest in The Byrds and Bob Dylan,[41] and into Indian music with his exploration of the sitar.[42][43] Harrison's musical involvement and cohesion with the group reached its peak on Revolver in 1966 with his contribution of three songs and new musical ideas.[44][45] By 1967, Harrison's interests appeared to be moving outside the Beatles, and his involvement in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band consists mainly of his one song, "Within You Without You", on which no other Beatle plays,[46] and which stands out for its difference from the rest of the album.[47]
During the recording of The Beatles in 1968, tensions were present in the band;[48] these surfaced again during the filming of rehearsal sessions at Twickenham Studios for the album Let It Be in early 1969. Frustrated by ongoing slights, the poor working conditions in the cold and sterile film studio, and Lennon's creative disengagement from the group, Harrison quit the band on 10 January. He returned on 22 January after negotiations with the other Beatles at two business meetings.[49]
Relations among The Beatles were more cordial (though still strained) during recordings for the album Abbey Road.[50] The album included "Here Comes the Sun" and "Something", "Something" was later recorded by Frank Sinatra, who considered it "the greatest love song of the past fifty years".[51] Harrison's increasing productivity, coupled with his difficulties in getting The Beatles to record his music, meant that by the end of the group's career he had amassed a considerable stockpile of unreleased material.[52] Harrison's last recording session with The Beatles was on 4 January 1970. Lennon, who had left the group the previous September, did not attend the session.[53]
Relationships with the other Beatles[link]
For most of The Beatles career, the relationships in the group were extremely close and intimate. According to Hunter Davies, "The Beatles spent their lives not living a communal life, but communally living the same life. They were each other's greatest friends." Harrison's wife Pattie Boyd described how The Beatles "all belonged to each other" and admitted, "George has a lot with the others that I can never know about. Nobody, not even the wives, can break through or even comprehend it."[54]
Ringo Starr also stated, "We really looked out for each other and we had so many laughs together. In the old days we'd have the biggest hotel suites, the whole floor of the hotel, and the four of us would end up in the bathroom, just to be with each other." and added "There were some really loving, caring moments between four people: a hotel room here and there – a really amazing closeness. Just four guys who loved each other. It was pretty sensational."[55]
John Lennon stated that his relationship with George was "one of young follower and older guy", and admitted that "[George] was like a disciple of mine when we started."[56] The two would often go on holiday together throughout the 1960s. Their relationship took a severe turn for the worse after George published his autobiography, I Me Mine. Lennon felt insulted and hurt that George mentioned him only in passing. Actually, the book mentions John 11 times, which is higher than the number of mentions received by Paul, The Beatles, Eric Clapton or even George's second wife, Olivia.[57] Nevertheless, Lennon claimed he was hurt by the book and also that he did more for George than any of the other Beatles. As a result, George and John were not on good terms during the last months of Lennon's life.[58] After Lennon's murder, George paid tribute to Lennon with his song "All Those Years Ago" which was released in 1981, six months after Lennon's murder. It contains the lyric "I always look up to you", suggesting implicit agreement with Lennon's appraisal of their relationship.[59]
Paul McCartney has often referred to Harrison as his "baby brother",[60] and he did the honours as best man at George's wedding in 1966. The two were the first of The Beatles to meet, having shared a school bus, and would often learn and rehearse new guitar chords together. McCartney stated that he and George usually shared a bedroom while touring.[61]
Guitar work[link]
Although not fast or flashy, Harrison's guitar work with The Beatles was solid and typified the more subdued lead guitar style of the early 1960s.[62] The influence of the plucking guitar style of Chet Atkins and Carl Perkins on Harrison gave a country music feel to The Beatles' early recordings.[63] Harrison explored several guitar instruments, the twelve-string, the sitar and the slide guitar, and developed his playing from tight eight- and twelve-bar solos in such songs as "A Hard Day's Night" and "Can't Buy Me Love",[63] to slide guitar playing,[64] first recorded during an early session of "If Not for You" for Dylan's New Morning in 1970.[65] The earliest example of notable guitar work from Harrison was the extended acoustic guitar solo of "And I Love Her", for which Harrison purchased a José Ramírez nylon-stringed classical guitar to produce the sensitivity needed.[66][67][68]
Problems listening to these files? See media help. Harrison's first electric guitar was a Czech built Jolana Futurama/Grazioso,[69] which was a popular guitar among British guitarists in the early 1960s.[70] The guitars Harrison used on early recordings were mainly Gretsch played through a Vox amp.[71] He used a variety of Gretsch guitars,[72] including a Gretsch Duo Jet – his first Gretsch, which he bought in 1961 second hand off a sailor in Liverpool;[73] a Gretsch Tennessean,[74] and his (first out of two) Gretsch Country Gentleman, bought new for £234 in April 1963 at the Sound City store in London, which he used on "She Loves You", and on The Beatles' 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.[73]
File:Harrison & Shankar.jpgGeorge Harrison with Ravi Shankar, 1967During The Beatles' trip to the US in 1964, Harrison acquired a Rickenbacker 360/12 guitar. He had tried out the 12-string electric guitar during an interview with a Minneapolis radio station, and was given the guitar either by the Rickenbacker company or the radio station.[75] The 360/12 was an experimental 12-string guitar with the strings reversed so that the lower pitched string was struck first, and with an unusual headstock design that made tuning easier.[71] Harrison used the guitar extensively during the recording of A Hard Day's Night,[76] and the jangly sound became so popular that the Melody Maker termed it "the beat boys' secret weapon".[77] Roger McGuinn liked the effect Harrison achieved so much that it became his signature guitar sound with the Byrds.[78]
He obtained his first Fender Stratocaster in 1965 and used it for the recording of the Rubber Soul album, most notably on the "Nowhere Man" track, where he played in unison with Lennon who also had a Stratocaster.[79] Lennon and Harrison both had Sonic Blue Stratocasters, which were bought second hand by roadie Mal Evans.[80] Harrison painted his Stratocaster in a psychedelic design that included the word "Bebopalula" painted above the pickguard and the guitar's nickname, "Rocky", painted on the headstock. He played this guitar in the Magical Mystery Tour film and throughout his solo career. Harrison listed his early influences as Carl Perkins,[81] Bo Diddley,[82] Chuck Berry[83] and the Everly Brothers.[84]
After David Crosby of the Byrds introduced him to the work of sitar master Ravi Shankar in 1965,[85] Harrison—whose interest in Indian music was stirred during the filming of Help!, which used Indian music as part of its soundtrack—played a sitar on the Rubber Soul track "Norwegian Wood", expanding the already nascent Western interest in Indian music.[86] Harrison's sitar playing on "Love You To" represented an "astonishing improvement" over "Norwegian Wood" and has been termed "the most accomplished performance on sitar by any rock musician."[87]
Song writing and singing[link]
Main article: List of George Harrison songsHarrison wrote his first song published with the Beatles, "Don't Bother Me", while sick in a hotel bed in Bournemouth during August 1963, as "an exercise to see if I could write a song", [emphasis in original] as he remembered.[88] "Don't Bother Me" appeared on the second Beatles album With The Beatles later that year, then on Meet the Beatles! in the US in early 1964, and also briefly in the film A Hard Day's Night. The group did not record another Harrison composition until 1965, when he contributed "I Need You" and "You Like Me Too Much" to the album Help!. One of his more enduring early works is 1965's "If I Needed Someone".
Harrison's songwriting improved greatly through the years, but his material did not earn respect from his fellow Beatles until near the group's break-up. McCartney told Lennon in 1969: "Until this year, our songs have been better than George's. Now this year his songs are at least as good as ours".[89][90] Harrison had difficulty getting the band to record his songs.[91][92] The group's incorporation of Harrison's material reached a peak of three songs on the 1966 Revolver album and four songs on the 1968 double The Beatles.
Harrison performed the lead vocal on all Beatles songs that he wrote by himself. He also sang lead vocal on other songs, including "Chains" and "Do You Want to Know a Secret" on Please Please Me, "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Devil in Her Heart" on With The Beatles, "I'm Happy Just to Dance with You" on A Hard Day's Night, and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" on Beatles for Sale.
Solo work: 1968–1987[link]
Before The Beatles split up in 1970, Harrison had already recorded and released two solo albums, Wonderwall Music and Electronic Sound. These albums were mainly instrumental. Wonderwall Music was a soundtrack to the Wonderwall film in which Harrison blended Indian and Western sounds;[93] while Electronic Sound was an experiment in using a Moog synthesiser.[94] It was only when Harrison was free from The Beatles that he released what is regarded as his first "real" solo album, the commercially successful and critically acclaimed All Things Must Pass.[95]
[edit] All Things Must Pass (1970)
Main article: All Things Must PassAfter years of being restricted in his song-writing contributions to the Beatles, All Things Must Pass contained such a large outpouring of Harrison's songs that it was released as a triple album,[95] though only two of the discs contained songs—the third contained recordings of Harrison jamming with friends.[52][94] The album is regarded as his best work;[96] it was a critical and commercial success, topping the charts on both sides of the Atlantic,[52][97] and produced the number-one hit single "My Sweet Lord" as well as the top-10 single "What Is Life". The album was co-produced by Phil Spector using his "Wall of Sound" approach,[98] and the musicians included Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Gary Wright, Billy Preston, and Ringo Starr.[52]
Harrison was later sued for copyright infringement over the song "My Sweet Lord" because of its similarity to the 1963 Chiffons song "He's So Fine", owned by Bright Tunes. Harrison denied deliberately plagiarising the song, but he lost the resulting court case in 1976 as the judge deemed that Harrison had "subconsciously" plagiarised "He's So Fine". When considering liable earnings, "My Sweet Lord"'s contribution to the sales of All Things Must Pass and The Best of George Harrison were taken into account, and the judge decided a figure of $1,599,987 was owed to Bright Tunes.[99] The dispute over damages became complicated when Harrison's former manager Allen Klein purchased the copyright to "He's So Fine" from Bright Tunes in 1978. In 1981, a district judge decided that Klein had acted improperly, and it was agreed that Harrison should pay Klein $587,000, the amount Klein had paid for "He's So Fine", so he would gain nothing from the deal, and that Harrison would take over ownership of Bright Tunes, making him the owner of the rights to both "My Sweet Lord" and "He's So Fine" and thus ending the copyright infringement claim. Though the dispute dragged on into the 1990s, the district judge's decision was upheld.[99][100]
The Concert for Bangladesh (1971)[link]
Main article: The Concert for BangladeshResponding to a request for help by longtime friend Ravi Shankar, Harrison organised a major charity concert, The Concert for Bangladesh, on 1 August 1971, drawing over 40,000 people to two shows in New York's Madison Square Garden.[101] The aim of the event was to raise money to aid the starving refugees during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Ravi Shankar opened the proceedings, which included other popular musicians such as Bob Dylan (who rarely appeared live in the early 1970s), Eric Clapton, who made his first public appearance in months (due to a heroin addiction which began when Derek and the Dominos broke up), Leon Russell, Badfinger, Billy Preston and fellow Beatle Ringo Starr. Tax troubles and questionable expenses tied up many of the concert's proceeds.[101] Apple Corporation released a newly arranged concert DVD and CD in October 2005 (with all artists' sales royalties continuing to go to UNICEF), which contained additional material such as previously unreleased rehearsal footage of "If Not for You", featuring Harrison and Dylan.
[edit] Living in the Material World to George Harrison (1972–1979)
Harrison would not again release an album that came close to the critical and commercial achievements of All Things Must Pass. Although 1973's Living in the Material World initially did well, holding number one spot on the US album chart for five weeks and reaching number two in the UK, and the album's single, "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)", was also successful, reaching number one in the US and the top ten in the UK, neither could match the sales of All Things Must Pass and "My Sweet Lord". The album was lavishly produced and packaged, and its dominant message was the power of Harrison's Hindu beliefs.[102] The one fully secular song, "Sue Me, Sue You Blues", expressed Harrison's disgust with the endless legal squabbling that had overtaken all of the former Beatles.[102] The Dark Horse album of 1974 written after Harrison's break-up with his wife Pattie Boyd and when he was suffering from laryngitis received harsh reviews,[103] as did the accompanying tour of North America. Harrison was criticised for poor songwriting and poor vocals on the album, and for over-indulging his love for Indian music during the tour.[104] The album and single "Dark Horse" did briefly make an appearance near the top of the US charts, but both failed to chart in the UK.[105]
His final studio album for EMI (and Apple Records) was Extra Texture (Read All About It), featuring a diecut cover. The album spawned two singles, "You" which reached the Billboard top 20 and "This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying)", which became Apple's final original single release in December 1975.[106] Following the former Beatle's departure from Capitol, the record company was in a position to license releases featuring Beatles and post-Beatles work on the same album, using Harrison for this experiment.[107] The Best of George Harrison (1976) combined his Beatles songs with a selection of his solo Apple work.
Thirty Three & 1/3, his first Dark Horse release, was his most successful late-1970s album, reaching number 11 on the US charts in 1976, and producing the singles "This Song" (a satire of the "My Sweet Lord"-"He's So Fine" court case ruling) and "Crackerbox Palace", both of which reached the top 25 in the US. With an emphasis on melody, musicianship, and subtler subject matter rather than the heavy orchestration and didactic messaging of earlier works, he received his best critical notices since All Things Must Pass.[108] With its surreal humour, "Crackerbox Palace" also reflected Harrison's association with Monty Python's Eric Idle, who directed a comic music video for the song.[108] After his second marriage and the birth of son Dhani Harrison, Harrison's next released a self-titled album. 1979's George Harrison included the singles "Blow Away", "Love Comes to Everyone" and "Faster". Both the album and "Blow Away" made the Billboard top 20.
In addition to his own works during this time, between 1971 and 1973 Harrison co-wrote or produced three top ten US and UK hits for Ringo Starr ("It Don't Come Easy", "Back Off Boogaloo", and "Photograph").[109] Harrison played electric, slide and dobro guitars on five songs on John Lennon's 1971 Imagine album ("How Do You Sleep?", "Oh My Love", "I Don't Want to Be a Soldier", "Crippled Inside" and "Gimme Some Truth"),[110] with his stinging slide guitar work on the first of these indicating that he took John's side of the intense Lennon-McCartney feud of the time.[111] Lennon later said of Harrison's work on the album, "That's the best he's ever fucking played in his life!"[110] Harrison also produced and played slide guitar on the Apple band Badfinger's 1971 top ten US and UK hit "Day After Day".[112]
During the decade, Harrison also worked with Harry Nilsson ("You're Breakin' My Heart", 1972),[113] as well as Billy Preston ("That's the Way God Planned It",[114] 1969 and "It's My Pleasure", 1975) and Cheech & Chong ("Basketball Jones", 1973).[115] He also appeared with Paul Simon to perform two acoustic songs on Saturday Night Live.
[edit] Somewhere in England to Cloud Nine (1980–1987)
Harrison was deeply shocked by the 8 December 1980 murder of John Lennon.[116] The crime reinforced his decades-long worries about safety from stalkers. It was also a deep personal loss, although unlike former bandmates McCartney and Starr, Harrison had little contact with Lennon in the years before the murder. Their estrangement had been marked by Harrison's longstanding dislike of Yoko Ono, his refusal to allow her participation in the Concert for Bangladesh, and his omission of any mention of Lennon in his autobiography, I Me Mine, published the year of Lennon's murder.[117] The omission had upset Lennon greatly, which Harrison had regretted, leading him to leave a telephone message for Lennon, but Lennon had declined to return the call and they had not spoken again.[116] Following the murder, Harrison said, "After all we went through together I had and still have great love and respect for John Lennon. I am shocked and stunned. To rob life is the ultimate robbery in life."[116]
Harrison modified the lyrics of a song he had written for Starr to make it a tribute song to Lennon. "All Those Years Ago" received substantial radio airplay, reaching number two on the US charts.[118] All three surviving ex-Beatles performed on it, although it was expressly a Harrison single. "Teardrops" was issued as a follow-up single, but was not nearly as successful. Both singles came from the album Somewhere in England, released in 1981. Originally slated for release in late 1980, Warner Bros. rejected the album, ordering Harrison to replace several tracks, and to change the album cover as well. The original album cover that Harrison wanted was used in the 2004 reissue of the album. In 1981, Harrison played guitar on one track of Mick Fleetwood's record The Visitor and Lindsey Buckingham's song "Walk a Thin Line".
Aside from a song on the Porky's Revenge soundtrack in 1985 (his version of a little-known Bob Dylan song "I Don't Want to Do It"), Harrison released no new records for five years after 1982's Gone Troppo received apparent indifference.
In October 1985, Harrison made a rare public appearance on the Cinemax Channel 4 live concert TV special in a tribute to Carl Perkins. He appeared along with Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton among others. The show was called Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session. He performed "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby", "Your True Love", "That's Alright Mama" (including the guitar solo), "Glad All Over" (including the guitar solo), "Gone Gone Gone" and "Blue Suede Shoes". He only agreed to appear because he had been a close admirer and friend of Carl Perkins for over 20 years.
In 1987, Harrison returned with the critically acclaimed platinum album Cloud Nine, co-produced with Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra, and enjoyed a hit (number one in the US; number two in the UK) when his rendition of James Ray's early 1960s number "Got My Mind Set on You" was released as a single; another single, "When We Was Fab", a retrospective of The Beatles' days complete with musical flavours for each bandmate, was also a minor hit. MTV regularly played the two videos, and elevated Harrison's public profile with another generation of music listeners. The album reached number eight and number ten on the US and UK charts, respectively. In the US, several tracks also enjoyed high placement on Billboard's Album Rock chart – "Devil's Radio", "This Is Love" and "Cloud 9" in addition to the aforementioned singles.
Live performances (1971–1992)[link]
George Harrison, performing for The Prince's Trust charity, 1987 playing "Here Comes the Sun", Wembley ArenaOn 23 November 1971, Harrison appeared on an episode of The Dick Cavett Show in a band called Wonder Wheel performing a song written by Gary Wright called "Two Faced Man". Harrison played slide guitar in this band as a favour since Wright had played piano on Harrison's album All Things Must Pass. The episode can be viewed on DVD The Dick Cavett Show: Rock Icons Disc 3.[119]
Harrison launched a major tour of the United States in 1974. Critical and fan reaction panned the tour for its long mid-concert act of Pandit Ravi Shankar & Friends and for Harrison's hoarse voice. Harrison had hired filmmaker David Acomba to accompany the tour and gather footage for a documentary. Due to Harrison's hoarse voice throughout most of this tour, the film was not released, but in 1977 Acomba placed a newly revised director's cut in the Harrison archive. It was the last time he toured in the United States.
In 1986, Harrison made a surprise performance at the Birmingham Heart Beat Charity Concert 1986 a concert event to raise money for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Harrison played and sang the finale "Johnny B. Goode" along with Robert Plant, The Moody Blues, and Electric Light Orchestra, among others.[120] The following year, Harrison appeared at The Prince's Trust concert in Wembley Arena, performing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Here Comes the Sun" with Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and others.[121] On 1 May 1990, during Eric Clapton's Journey Man Tour, Harrison joined Clapton on stage at the L.A. Forum, performing "Crossroads" and "Sunshine Of Your Love".[122] In 1991, Harrison staged a tour of Japan along with Clapton. It was his first tour since the 1974 US tour, but no other tours followed. The Live in Japan recording came from these shows.
On 6 April 1992, Harrison held a benefit concert for the Natural Law Party at Royal Albert Hall, his first London performance in 23 years[123] and his last full concert.[citation needed] In October 1992, Harrison performed three songs, "If Not for You", "Absolutely Sweet Marie", and "My Back Pages", at a Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.[124] This was released on the album The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration in August 1993.
On 14 December 1992, Harrison took part in a memorial concert at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles for Toto drummer Jeff Porcaro. The concert consisted of an all-star line-up that included Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagen, Don Henley, Michael McDonald, David Crosby, Eddie Van Halen, and the members of Toto. The proceeds of the concert were used to establish an educational trust fund for Porcaro's children.[125]
Later life: 1988–2001[link]
Early in 1989, Harrison, Lynne and Ringo Starr all appeared in the music video for Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down", although Starr did not actually play on the track; Harrison played acoustic guitar. The same year also saw the release of Best of Dark Horse 1976–1989, a compilation drawn from his later solo work. This album also included two new songs, "Poor Little Girl", and "Cockamamie Business" (which saw him once again looking wryly upon his Beatle past), as well as "Cheer Down", which had first been released earlier in the year on the soundtrack to the film Lethal Weapon 2, which starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Unlike his previous greatest hits package, Harrison made sure to oversee this compilation. In 1989 Harrison played slide guitar on the "Leave a Light On" and "Deep Deep Ocean" songs from Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses. "Leave a Light On" was successful worldwide.
In 1996, Harrison recorded, produced and played on "Distance Makes No Difference With Love" with Carl Perkins for his Go-Cat-Go record.
Harrison's final television appearance was not intended as such; in fact, he was not the featured artist, and the appearance had been intended to promote Chants of India, another collaboration with Ravi Shankar released in 1997, at the height of interest in chant music. John Fugelsang, then of VH1, conducted the interview, and at one point an acoustic guitar was produced and handed to Harrison. When an audience member asked to hear "a Beatles song", Harrison pulled a sheepish look and answered, "I don't think I know any!" Harrison then played "All Things Must Pass" and revealed for the first time "Any Road", which subsequently appeared on the 2002 Brainwashed album.
In January 1998, Harrison attended the funeral of his boyhood idol, Carl Perkins, in Jackson, Tennessee. Harrison played an impromptu version of Perkins' song "Your True Love" during the service.[126] That same year he attended the public memorial service for Linda McCartney. Also that same year, he appeared on Ringo Starr's Vertical Man, where he played both electric and slide guitars on two tracks.
In 2001, Harrison performed as a guest musician on the Electric Light Orchestra album Zoom. He played slide guitar on the song "Love Letters" for Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, and remastered and restored unreleased tracks from the Traveling Wilburys. He also co-wrote a new song with his son Dhani, "Horse to the Water". The latter song ended up as Harrison's final recording session, on 2 October, just eight weeks before his death. It appeared on Jools Holland's album Small World, Big Band.[127]
Harrison's final album, Brainwashed, was completed by Dhani Harrison and Jeff Lynne and released on 18 November 2002. It received generally positive reviews in the United States, and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard charts. A media-only single, "Stuck Inside a Cloud", was heavily played on UK and US radio to promote the album (number 27 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart), while the official single "Any Road", released in May 2003, reached number 37 on the British chart. The instrumental track, "Marwa Blues" went on to receive the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, while the single "Any Road" was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.[128]
The Traveling Wilburys: 1988–1990[link]
Main article: Traveling WilburysIn 1988, Harrison played an instrumental role in forming the Traveling Wilburys with Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty when they gathered in Dylan's garage to quickly record an additional track for a projected Harrison European single release.[129] The record company realised the track ("Handle With Care") was too good for its original purpose as a B-side and asked for a full, separate album. This had to be completed within two weeks, as Dylan was scheduled to start a tour. The album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, was released in October 1988 and recorded under pseudonyms as half-brothers (supposed sons of Charles Truscott Wilbury, Sr.). Harrison's pseudonym on the first album was "Nelson Wilbury"; he would use the name "Spike Wilbury" for the Traveling Wilburys' second album.
After the death of Roy Orbison in late 1988 the group recorded as a four-piece. Though Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3 was their second release, the album was mischievously titled Vol. 3 by Harrison. According to Lynne, "That was George's idea. He said, 'Let's confuse the buggers.'"[130] It was not as well received as the previous album, but did reach number 14 in the UK and number 11 in the US where it went platinum, while the singles "She's My Baby", "Inside Out", and "Wilbury Twist" got decent air play.
The Beatles Anthology: 1994–1996[link]
Main article: The Beatles AnthologyIn 1994–1996, Harrison reunited with the surviving former Beatles, and Traveling Wilburys producer Jeff Lynne for The Beatles Anthology project, which included the recording of two new Beatles songs built around solo vocal and piano tapes recorded by John Lennon in the late 1970s, as well as the lengthy interviews on The Beatles' history.[131] The single "Free as a Bird", was the first Beatles single since "The Long and Winding Road" in 1970.[132][133]
HandMade Films: 1978–1994[link]
Main article: HandMade FilmsHandMade Films was a British film production and distribution company that Harrison formed in 1978 with his business partner, Denis O'Brien.[134] It was created to help out his Monty Python friends by raising £2 million to finish their film Life of Brian after EMI Films, the original financiers, pulled out due to the film's satirical content.[134] Harrison took the name from some handmade paper he had been given on a mill visit.[134] Though the company was formed with the intention of funding just the one film (a scenario which became epitomised as Harrison's "world's most expensive cinema ticket", as the Python's Eric Idle put it), Harrison and O'Brien bought the rights to The Long Good Friday, which had been faced with various cuts, and released it in its original form.[135]
The first film started under the company was Time Bandits, equipped with a soundtrack by Harrison, in 1981, a solo project by Python Terry Gilliam for whom HandMade originally also was to finance The Adventures of Baron Munchausen before several funding parties including HandMade dropped out of the project. Harrison produced twenty three films with HandMade, including Mona Lisa, Shanghai Surprise, and Withnail and I. He made several cameo appearances in these movies, including appearing as a nightclub singer in Shanghai Surprise and as Mr Papadopolous in Life of Brian.[136] Handmade Films became a rarity in the British film industry, a production company that was both consistently successful and internationally known.[134][137] The company was well regarded both for nurturing British talent and for most of its films having British settings or inspirations.[134][137]
Harrison was involved in some creative decisions, approving projects such as Withnail and I[138] and visiting sets as executive producer to sort out creative problems.[139] On the whole, though, he preferred to stay out of the way: "[As a musician] I've been the person who's said of the people with the money, 'What do they know?' and now I'm that person. But I know that unless you give an artist as much freedom as possible, there's no point in using that artist."[134]
The bulk of the financial and business decisions were left to O'Brien, who was tasked with making sure that films got made on time and on budget.[134] This eventually resulted in disagreements and lawsuits between the pair as HandMade Films encountered reversals,[140] and Harrison sold the company in 1994.[141]
Interest in Indian culture[link]
Sitar and Indian music[link]
During The Beatles' American tour in August 1965, Harrison's friend David Crosby of the Byrds introduced him to Indian classical music and the work of sitar player Ravi Shankar.[85] Harrison became fascinated with the instrument, immersed himself in Indian music and played a pivotal role in expanding the emerging interest in the sitar in particular and Indian music in general in the West.[142]
Buying his own first sitar from a London shop called India Craft later that year (as he recalled during interviews for "The Beatles Anthology"), he played one on the Rubber Soul track "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)". In June 1966 Harrison met the sitar maestro Ravi Shankar at the home of Mrs Angadi of the Asian Music Circle, asked to be his student and was accepted.[143] Shankar and Alla Rakha gave a private concert at Harrison's house which Starr and Lennon attended.[143] Shankar influenced Harrison and the other Beatles not only musically, but spiritually. On 6 July 1966 Harrison travelled to India to purchase a top flight sitar from Rikhi Ram & Sons in New Delhi.[143] After the Beatles final live tour performance in August, Harrison returned to India in September 1966 to study sitar with Shankar.[143] Initially staying in Bombay, Harrison moved (to avoid crowding fans) to a houseboat on a remote lake in the shadow of the Himalayas where he was taught by Shankar for six weeks and read spiritual texts.[143] Harrison was influential in the decision to have Ravi Shankar included on the bill at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967.[142] After Shankar, Harrison received sitar tutelage from Shambhu Das.[144]
Hinduism[link]
George Harrison, Shyamasundara Dasa and Mukunda Goswami in front of Jiva Goswami Samādhi in Vrindavan, India, 1996.During the filming of the movie Help!, on location in the Bahamas, the Beatles met Swami Vishnu-devananda, founder of Sivananda Yoga, who gave each member of the band a signed copy of his book The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga.[145] During a pilgrimage to Bombay with his wife, Harrison studied sitar, met several gurus and visited various holy places, filling the months between the end of the final Beatles tour in 1966 and the commencement of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band recording sessions. In 1968, Harrison travelled to Rishikesh in northern India with the other Beatles to study meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
In the summer of 1969, he produced the single "Hare Krishna Mantra", performed by the devotees of the London Radha Krishna Temple. That same year, he and fellow Beatle John Lennon met A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Soon after, Harrison embraced the Hare Krishna tradition (particularly japa-yoga chanting with beads), became a lifelong devotee, being associated with it until his death.[146]
Harrison was a vegetarian from 1968 until his death.[147]
While during his lifetime, Harrison bequeathed to ISKCON his Letchmore Heath mansion (renamed Bhaktivedanta Manor) north of London, some sources indicate he left nothing to the organisation,[148] others report he did leave a sum of 20 million pounds.[149]
Harrison respected people of other faiths and believed in a united holy cause; he once remarked:
All religions are branches of one big tree. It doesn't matter what you call Him just as long as you call. Just as cinematic images appear to be real but are only combinations of light and shade, so is the universal variety a delusion. The planetary spheres, with their countless forms of life, are naught but figures in a cosmic motion picture. One's values are profoundly changed when he is finally convinced that creation is only a vast motion picture and that not in, but beyond, lies his own ultimate reality.[149]Harrison was a devotee of Paramahansa Yogananda. The Self-Realization Fellowship gurus Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar, and Yogananda himself appear on the cover of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and a quote by Harrison appears on the back cover of the Self-Realization Fellowship release of Autobiography of a Yogi, Yogananda's own autobiography.
Personal life[link]
Harrison's birth certificate, showing birthdate as "Twenty fifth February 1943"Family and friends[link]
Harrison married model Pattie Boyd on 21 January 1966, at the then Epsom Register Office, Upper High Street, Epsom, with McCartney as best man.[150] They had met during the filming for A Hard Day's Night, in which the 19-year-old Boyd was cast as a schoolgirl.[151] After Harrison and Boyd split up in 1974, she moved in with Eric Clapton and they subsequently married.
Harrison married for a second time, to Dark Horse Records secretary Olivia Trinidad Arias on 2 September 1978. They had met at the Dark Horse offices in Los Angeles in 1974. They had one son, Dhani Harrison. After the 1999 stabbing incident in which Olivia subdued Harrison's assailant nearly single-handedly, Harrison received a fax from his close friend Tom Petty that read: "Aren't you glad you married a Mexican girl?"[152]
Harrison's house, Kinfauns in Surrey, which he shared with Pattie BoydHarrison formed a close friendship with Clapton in the late 1960s, and they co-wrote the song "Badge", which was released on Cream's Goodbye album in 1969.[153] Harrison also played rhythm guitar on the song. For contractual reasons, Harrison was required to use the pseudonym "L'Angelo Misterioso".[154] Harrison wrote one of his compositions for The Beatles' Abbey Road album, "Here Comes the Sun", in Clapton's back garden. Clapton also guested on the Harrison-penned Beatles track "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Through Clapton, Harrison met Delaney Bramlett, who introduced Harrison to slide guitar.[155] They remained close friends after Pattie Boyd split from Harrison and married Clapton, referring to each other as "husbands-in-law".[156]
Through his appreciation of Monty Python, he met Eric Idle. The two became close friends, with Harrison appearing on Idle's Rutland Weekend Television series and in his Beatles spoof, The Rutles' All You Need Is Cash.[157] Harrison was also parodied as a Beatle as "Stig O'Hara", portrayed by Rikki Fataar. Idle also performed the famous Monty Python sketch, "The Lumberjack Song", at the Concert for George, held in 2002 to commemorate Harrison.
Interests[link]
An accomplished gardener, Harrison restored the English manor house and grounds of Friar Park,[158] his home in Henley-on-Thames. The house once belonged to Victorian eccentric Sir Frank Crisp. Purchased in 1970, it is the basis for the song "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)".[159] Several Harrison videos were also filmed on the grounds, including "Crackerbox Palace"; in addition, the grounds served as the background for the cover of All Things Must Pass. He employed a staff of ten workers to maintain the 36-acre (150,000 m2) garden, and both of his older brothers worked on Friar Park as well.[160] Harrison took great solace working in the garden and grew to consider himself more a gardener than a musician;[160] his autobiography is dedicated "to gardeners everywhere".[161] Harrison also owned homes on Hamilton Island, Australia[162] and in Nahiku, Hawaii.[163]
That autobiography, I Me Mine, published in 1980, is the only full autobiography by an ex-Beatle.[164] Former Beatles' publicist Derek Taylor helped with the book, which was initially released in a high-priced limited edition by Genesis Publications.[161] The book said little about The Beatles, focusing instead on Harrison's hobbies, such as gardening and Formula One automobile racing. It also included the lyrics to his songs and some photographs with humorous captions.[165]
Harrison had an interest in sports cars and motor racing; he was one of the 100 people who purchased the McLaren F1 road car,[166] and would often attend Formula One races. He had collected photos of racing drivers and their cars since he was young; when he was 12 he attended his first race, the 1955 British Grand Prix at Aintree, in which Stirling Moss won his first Grand Prix.[166][167] He wrote "Faster" as a tribute to the Formula One racing drivers Jackie Stewart and Ronnie Peterson. Proceeds from its release went to the Gunnar Nilsson cancer charity, set up following the Swedish driver's death from the disease in 1978.[168] Harrison's first "important" car was recently sold at auction in Battersea Park, London. The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 was bought new and delivered to Harrison personally in 1965 at his Kinfauns estate in Esher, Surrey, England.[169]
Humanitarian Involvement[link]
George Harrison had an interest in humanitarian involvement even when he was a part of The Beatles. The Beatles had a strong stance on human rights, with them showing support for the civil rights movement and the protest against the Vietnam War. However, it was not until the band's split that George Harrison became more involved in humanitarian work.
Harrison's friend, Ravi Shankar, consulted him regarding a means to providing help to the problems in Bangladesh, in the aftermath of the 1970 Bhola Cyclone and the Bangladesh Liberation War.[170] With that, Harrison recorded "Bangla Desh", and pushed Apple Records to release his song alongside Shankar's "Joy Bangla" in an effort to raise funds. Shankar then asked for Harrison's advice about organising a small charity concert in The United States. Harrison took that idea and called up all his friends, organising The Concert for Bangladesh on 1 August 1971 in New York City, which featured other artists of the time like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Leon Russell and former Beatle Ringo Starr.[170] The concert ended up raising US$243,418.50.[171]
The George Harrison Humanitarian Fund for UNICEF still contributes to humanitarian efforts. The fund is a joint effort between the Harrison family and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF that aims to support UNICEF programs providing lifesaving assistance to children caught in humanitarian emergencies.[172] Every year, UNICEF identifies countries and territories where the children suffer from poverty.[172] Much like Bangladesh in 1971, many of these problems are ignored by the media. The fund continues to support UNICEF programs in Bangladesh, while expanding its influence to include other countries in crisis where children are at risk. In December 2007, the fund made a donation of $450,000 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for relief and recovery efforts for the victims of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh.[172] On 13 October 2009, the first ever George Harrison Humanitarian Award went to Ravi Shankar for his unprecedented efforts in saving the lives of children, and his involvement with the Concert for Bangladesh.[173]
Knife attack[link]
In late 1999, Harrison survived a knife attack by an intruder in his home.[174] At 3:30 am on 30 December 1999, 36-year-old Michael Abram broke into the Harrisons' Friar Park home and began loudly calling to Harrison. Harrison left the bedroom to investigate while his wife, Olivia, phoned the police. Abram attacked Harrison with a kitchen knife, inflicting seven stab wounds, puncturing a lung and causing head injuries before Olivia Harrison incapacitated the assailant by striking him repeatedly with a fireplace poker and a lamp. The attack lasted approximately 15 minutes.[175] Abram, who believed he was being possessed by Harrison and was on a "mission from God" to kill him, was later acquitted of attempted murder on grounds of insanity, but was detained for treatment in a secure hospital. He was released in 2002 after 19 months' detention.[176]
Illness and death[link]
Cancer diagnosis[link]
Harrison developed throat cancer, which was discovered in the summer of 1997 after a lump on his neck was analysed. He attributed it to smoking heavily from the 1960s until at least the late 1980s. He was successfully treated with radiotherapy.[177] Early in May 2001, it was revealed that he had undergone an operation at the Mayo Clinic to remove a cancerous growth from one of his lungs.[178] In July 2001, it was reported that he was being treated for a brain tumour at a clinic in Switzerland.[179]
On 22 July 2001, media reports claimed that Harrison was close to death as a result of the cancer, but he denied that this was true.[180]
In November 2001, by which time the Daily Mail had reported that Harrison may only have a month to live,[181] Harrison began radiotherapy at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City for lung cancer which had spread to his brain.[182]
On 25 November, it was reported in the Sunday People that Harrison's condition had continued to deteriorate in spite of the treatment, and that he was likely to die within days.[183]
Death[link]
Despite the treatments and operations, Harrison died on 29 November 2001, at a Hollywood Hills mansion that was once leased by McCartney and was previously owned by Courtney Love.[184] The cause of death was listed on his Los Angeles County death certificate as "metastatic non-small cell lung cancer".[185] He was 58 years old. Harrison was cremated at Hollywood Forever Cemetery and his ashes were scattered in the Ganges River by his close family in a private ceremony according to Hindu tradition.[186][187][188] He left almost £100 million in his will.[189]
Lederman affair[link]
In a complaint later brought on behalf of Harrison's estate, it was alleged that while under the care of Staten Island University Hospital, Dr Gilbert Lederman, a radiation oncologist, repeatedly revealed Harrison's confidential medical information during television interviews and forced him to autograph a guitar. The complaint alleged that Lederman and his family came uninvited to visit Harrison in the house he was staying in on the day before he was to leave for California. Lederman allegedly had his son play the guitar for Harrison. The complaint further alleged that after the performance, Lederman put the instrument on Harrison's lap and asked him to autograph it, and that Harrison responded, "I do not even know if I know how to spell my name any more." Lederman then allegedly took Harrison's hand and guided his hand along to spell his name while encouraging him by saying, "Come on, George. You can do this. G-E-O...".[190][191] The suit was ultimately settled out of court under the condition that the guitar be "disposed of".[192]
Tribute concert[link]
In 2002, on the first anniversary of Harrison's death, the Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall; it was organised by Eric Clapton and included performances by many of Harrison's musical friends, including Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The profits from the concert went to Harrison's charity, the Material World Charitable Foundation,[193] which he established in 1973 “to sponsor diverse forms of artistic expression and to encourage the exploration of alternative life views and philosophies.”[194]
Legacy[link]
Honours[link]
Harrison's first official honour came as The Beatles were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1965 and received their insignia from the Queen at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on 26 October.[195] Another award with The Beatles came in 1970 when they won an Academy Award for the best Original Song Score for Let It Be.[196]
A significant music award as a solo artist was in December 1992, when he became the first recipient of the Billboard Century Award – presented to music artists for significant bodies of work.[197] The minor planet 4149, discovered on 9 March 1984 by B. A. Skiff at the Anderson Mesa Station of the Lowell Observatory, was named after Harrison.[198] Harrison is listed at number 11 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".[6]
Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on 15 March 2004 by his Traveling Wilburys friends Lynne and Petty.[155] He was inducted into the Madison Square Garden Walk of Fame on 1 August 2006 for the Concert for Bangladesh.[199][200]
Harrison featured twice on the cover of Time magazine, initially with The Beatles in 1967,[201] then on his own, shortly after his death in 2001.[202] In June 2007, portraits of Harrison and John Lennon were unveiled at The Mirage Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, where they will be on permanent display.
On 14 April 2009, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded Harrison a star on the Walk of Fame in front of the Capitol Records Building. (The Beatles also have a group star on the Walk of Fame.) Musicians Paul McCartney, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty were among those in attendance when the star was unveiled.[203][204] Harrison's widow Olivia, actor Tom Hanks and comedian Eric Idle made speeches at the ceremony; Harrison's son Dhani uttered the Hare Krishna mantra.[205] After the ceremony, Capitol/EMI Records announced that a new career-spanning CD entitled Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison would be released in mid-June 2009.
In October 2011 a documentary titled Living in the Material World: George Harrison directed by Martin Scorsese was released.[206]
Guitars[link]
As a Beatle[link]
- Egmond (guitar): Classic Guitar
- Hofner President Acoustic
- Hofner Club 40 model 244
- Resonet Futurama
- Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
- Gibson J-160E
- Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman
- Gretsch 6119-62 Tennessee Rose
- Rickenbacker 425 Fire-glo
- Rickenbacker 360-12 Fire-glo
- Fender Stratocaster 'Rocky'
- Epiphone Casino
- Gibson SG Standard
- Gibson Les Paul "Lucy"
- Gibson Jumbo J-200
- Fender Rosewood Telecaster[207][208]
Solo discography[link]
Main articles: George Harrison discography and List of George Harrison songsYear Album Label Notes Peak chart positions Certifications US
[209]UK
[210]NO
[211]JP
[212]AT
[213]SE
[214]US
[215]UK
[216]1968 Wonderwall Music Apple/EMI Soundtrack 49 – – – – – 1969 Electronic Sound Zapple/EMI 191 – – – – – 1970 All Things Must Pass Apple/EMI Triple 1 1 1 4 – – 6x Platinum 1971 The Concert for Bangladesh Apple/EMI (US)
Epic/Sony Music (UK)Live 2 1 1 2 – – Gold 1973 Living in the Material World Apple/EMI 1 2 4 9 – – Gold 1974 Dark Horse Apple/EMI 4 – 7 18 10 – Gold Silver[217] 1975 Extra Texture (Read All About It) Apple/EMI 8 16 8 9 – – Gold 1976 Thirty Three & 1/3 Dark Horse 11 35 17 23 – – Gold Silver[218] 1976 The Best of George Harrison Parlophone/EMI Compilation 31 100 – 51 – – Gold 1979 George Harrison Dark Horse 14 39 21 38 – – Gold 1981 Somewhere in England Dark Horse 11 13 2 31 15 13 1982 Gone Troppo Dark Horse 108 – 31 – – – 1987 Cloud Nine Dark Horse 8 10 8 28 26 5 Platinum Gold[219] 1989 Best of Dark Horse 1976–1989 Dark Horse Compilation 132 – – 51 – – 1992 Live in Japan Dark Horse/Warner Bros Live 126 – – 15 – – 2002 Brainwashed Dark Horse Posthumous 18 29 9 21 62 18 Gold Gold[220] 2009 Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison Capitol/EMI Compilation 24 4 40 2012 Early Takes: Volume 1 UMe Records Compilation 20 - - - - - Notes[link]
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This article is about the person. For her 1985 eponymous album, see Whitney Houston (album).Whitney Houston 
Whitney Houston performing at Good Morning America in Central Park on September 1, 2009Background information Birth name Whitney Elizabeth Houston Born (1963-08-09)August 9, 1963
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Died February 11, 2012(2012-02-11) (aged 48)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.Genres R&B, soul, pop, dance, gospel Occupations Singer, actress, model, film producer, record producer, songwriter Instruments Vocals, piano Years active 1977–2012 Labels Arista, RCA Associated acts Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Jermaine Jackson, Mariah Carey, Enrique Iglesias, Bobby Brown Website
Whitney Houston's autographWhitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most-awarded female act of all-time.[1] Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide.[2][3] She released seven studio albums and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know",[4] influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps.[5][6]
Houston is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.[7] She is the second artist behind Elton John and the only female artist to have two number-one Billboard 200 Album awards (formerly "Top Pop Album") on the Billboard magazine year-end charts.[8] Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of 1986, and was ranked at number 254 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.[9] Her second studio album Whitney (1987) became the first album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart.[9]
Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The film's original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single "I Will Always Love You", became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. With the album, Houston became the first act (solo or group, male or female) to sell more than a million copies of an album within a single week period under Nielsen SoundScan system.[9] The album makes her the top female act in the top 10 list of the best-selling albums of all time, at number four. Houston continued to star in movies and contribute to their soundtracks, including the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). The Preacher's Wife soundtrack became the best-selling gospel album in history.[10]
Contents
- 1 Life and career
- 1.1 1963–1976: Early life
- 1.2 1977–1984: Early career
- 1.3 1985–1986: Rise to international prominence
- 1.4 1987–1991: Whitney, I'm Your Baby Tonight and "The Star Spangled Banner"
- 1.5 1992–1994: Marriage to Bobby Brown and The Bodyguard
- 1.6 1995–1997: Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher's Wife, and Cinderella
- 1.7 1998–2000: My Love Is Your Love and Whitney: The Greatest Hits
- 1.8 2000–2005: Just Whitney, and personal struggles
- 1.9 2006–2012: Return to music, I Look to You, tour and film comeback
- 2 Death
- 3 Artistry and legacy
- 4 Discography
- 5 Filmography
- 6 Tours
- 7 See also
- 8 References
- 9 Further reading
- 10 External links
Life and career[link]
1963–1976: Early life[link]
Whitney Houston was born in what was then a middle-income neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, the second child of Army serviceman and entertainment executive John Russell Houston, Jr. (September 13, 1920 – February 2, 2003), and gospel singer Cissy Houston (née Emily Drinkard).[11] She was of African American, Native American and Dutch descent.[12] Her mother, along with cousins Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick, godmother Darlene Love[13] and honorary aunt Aretha Franklin[14] were all notable figures in the gospel, rhythm and blues, pop, and soul genres.[15] She met her honorary aunt at age 8, or 9, when her mother took her to a recording studio.[16] Houston was raised a Baptist, but was also exposed to the Pentecostal church. After the 1967 Newark riots, the family moved to a middle-class area in East Orange, New Jersey, when she was four.[17]
At the age of 11, Houston began to follow in her mother's footsteps and started performing as a soloist in the junior gospel choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where she also learned to play the piano.[18] Her first solo performance in the church was "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah".[19] When Houston was a teenager, she attended Mount Saint Dominic Academy, a Catholic girls' high school in Caldwell, New Jersey, where she met her best friend Robyn Crawford, whom she described as the "sister she never had".[20] While Houston was still in school, her mother continued to teach her how to sing.[5] In addition to her mother, Franklin, and Warwick, Houston was also exposed to the music of Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Roberta Flack, most of whom would have an impact on her as a singer and performer.[21]
1977–1984: Early career[link]
Houston spent some of her teenage years touring nightclubs where her mother Cissy was performing, and she would occasionally get on stage and perform with her. In 1977, at age 14, she became a backup singer on the Michael Zager Band's single "Life's a Party".[22] In 1978, at age 15, Houston sang background vocals on Chaka Khan's hit single "I'm Every Woman", a song she would later turn into a larger hit for herself on her monster-selling The Bodyguard soundtrack album.[23][24] She also sang back-up on albums by Lou Rawls and Jermaine Jackson.[23]
In the early 1980s, Houston started working as a fashion model after a photographer saw her at Carnegie Hall singing with her mother. She appeared in Seventeen[25] and became one of the first women of color to grace the cover of the magazine.[26] She was also featured in layouts in the pages of Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Young Miss, and appeared in a Canada Dry soft drink TV commercial.[27] Her striking looks and girl-next-door charm made her one of the most sought after teen models of that time.[27] While modeling, she continued her burgeoning recording career by working with producers Michael Beinhorn, Bill Laswell and Martin Bisi on an album they were spearheading called One Down, which was credited to the group Material. For that project, Houston contributed the ballad "Memories", a cover of a song by Hugh Hopper of Soft Machine. Robert Christgau of The Village Voice called her contribution "one of the most gorgeous ballads you've ever heard".[28] She also appeared as a lead vocalist on one track on a Paul Jabara album, entitled Paul Jabara and Friends, released by Columbia Records in 1983.[29]
Houston had previously been offered several recording agencies (Michael Zager in 1980, and Elektra Records in 1981), however her mother declined the offers stating her daughter must first complete high school.[22][30] In 1983, Gerry Griffith, an A&R representative from Arista Records, saw her performing with her mother in a New York City nightclub and was impressed. He convinced Arista's head Clive Davis to make time to see Houston perform. Davis too was impressed and offered a worldwide recording contract which Houston signed. Later that year, she made her national televised debut alongside Davis on The Merv Griffin Show.[31]
Houston signed with Arista in 1983, but did not begin work on her album immediately.[1] The label wanted to make sure no other label signed the singer away. Davis wanted to ensure he had the right material and producers for Houston's debut album. Some producers had to pass on the project due to prior commitments.[32] Houston first recorded a duet with Teddy Pendergrass entitled "Hold Me" which appeared on his album, Love Language.[33] The single was released in 1984 and gave Houston her first taste of success, becoming a Top 5 R&B hit.[34] It would also appear on her debut album in 1985.
1985–1986: Rise to international prominence[link]
With production from Michael Masser, Kashif, Jermaine Jackson, and Narada Michael Walden, Houston's debut album Whitney Houston was released in February 1985. Rolling Stone magazine praised Houston, calling her "one of the most exciting new voices in years" while The New York Times called the album "an impressive, musically conservative showcase for an exceptional vocal talent".[35][36] Arista Records promoted Houston's album with three different singles from the album in the US, UK and other European countries. In the UK, the dance-funk "Someone for Me", which failed to chart in the country, was the first single while "All at Once" was in such European countries as the Netherlands and Belgium, where the song reached the top 5 on the singles charts, respectively.[37]
In the US, the soulful ballad "You Give Good Love" was chosen as the lead single from Houston's debut to establish her in the black marketplace first.[38] Outside the US, the song failed to get enough attention to become a hit, but in the US, it gave the album its first major hit as it peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and No. 1 on the Hot R&B chart.[32] As a result, the album began to sell strongly, and Houston continued promotion by touring nightclubs in the US. She also began performing on late-night television talk shows, which were not usually accessible to unestablished black acts. The jazzy ballad "Saving All My Love for You" was released next and it would become Houston's first No. 1 single in both the US and the UK. She was then an opening act for singer Jeffrey Osborne on his nationwide tour. "Thinking About You" was released as the promo single only to R&B-oriented radio stations, which peaked at number ten on the US R&B Chart. At the time, MTV had received harsh criticism for not playing enough videos by black, Latino, and other racial minorities while favoring white acts.[39] The third US single, "How Will I Know", peaked at No. 1 and introduced Houston to the MTV audience thanks to its video. Houston's subsequent singles from this, and future albums, would make her the first African-American female artist to receive consistent heavy rotation on MTV.[26]
By 1986, a year after its initial release, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard 200 albums chart and stayed there for 14 non-consecutive weeks.[40] The final single, "Greatest Love of All", became Houston's biggest hit at the time after peaking No. 1 and remaining there for three weeks on the Hot 100 chart, which made her debut the first album by a female artist to yield three No. 1 hits. Houston was No. 1 artist of the year and Whitney Houston was the No. 1 album of the year on the 1986 Billboard year-end charts, making her the first female artist to earn that distinction.[40] At the time, Houston released the best-selling debut album by a solo artist.[41] Houston then embarked on her world tour, Greatest Love Tour. The album had become an international success, and was certified 13× platinum (diamond) in the United States alone, and has sold a total of 25 million copies worldwide.[42]
At the 1986 Grammy Awards, Houston was nominated for three awards including Album of the Year.[43] She was not eligible for the Best New Artist category due to her previous hit R&B duet recording with Teddy Pendergrass in 1984.[44] She won her first Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for "Saving All My Love for You".[45] Houston's performance of the song during the Grammy telecast later earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.[46]
Houston won seven American Music Awards in total in 1986 and 1987, and an MTV Video Music Award.[47][48] The album's popularity would also carry over to the 1987 Grammy Awards when "Greatest Love of All" would receive a Record of the Year nomination. Houston's debut album is listed as one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 list.[49][50] Houston's grand entrance into the music industry is considered one of the 25 musical milestones of the last 25 years, according to USA Today.[51] Following Houston's breakthrough, doors were opened for other African-American female artists such as Janet Jackson and Anita Baker to find notable success in popular music and on MTV.[52][53]
[edit] 1987–1991: Whitney, I'm Your Baby Tonight and "The Star Spangled Banner"
With many expectations, Houston's second album, Whitney, was released in June 1987. The album again featured production from Masser, Kashif and Walden as well as Jellybean Benitez. Many critics complained that the material was too similar to her previous album. Rolling Stone said, "the narrow channel through which this talent has been directed is frustrating".[54] Still, the album enjoyed commercial success. Houston became the first female artist in music history to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and the first artist to enter the albums chart at number one in both the US and UK, while also hitting number one or top ten in dozens of other countries around the world. The album's first single, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)", was also a massive hit worldwide, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the singles chart in many countries such as Australia, Germany and the UK. The next three singles, "Didn't We Almost Have It All", "So Emotional", and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" all peaked at number one on the US Hot 100 chart, which gave her a total of seven consecutive number one hits, breaking the record of six previously shared by The Beatles and The Bee Gees.[55][56] Houston became the first female artist to generate four number-one singles from one album. Whitney has been certified 9× Platinum in the US for shipments of over 9 million copies, and has sold a total of 20 million copies worldwide.[57]
At the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988, Houston was nominated for three awards, including Album of the Year, winning her second Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".[58][59] Houston also won two American Music Awards in 1988 and 1989, respectively, and a Soul Train Music Award.[60][61][62] Following the release of the album, Houston embarked on the Moment of Truth World Tour, which was one of the ten highest grossing concert tours of 1987.[63] The success of the tours during 1986–87 and her two studio albums ranked Houston No. 8 for the highest earning entertainers list according to Forbes magazine.[64] She was the highest earning African-American woman overall and the third highest entertainer after Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy.[64]
Houston was a supporter of Nelson Mandela and the anti-apartheid movement. During her modeling days, the singer refused to work with any agencies who did business with the then-apartheid South Africa.[65][66] On June 11, 1988, during the European leg of her tour, Houston joined other musicians to perform a set at Wembley Stadium in London to celebrate a then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday.[65] Over 72,000 people attended Wembley Stadium, and over a billion people tuned in worldwide as the rock concert raised over $1 million for charities while bringing awareness to apartheid.[67] Houston then flew back to the US for a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City in August. The show was a benefit concert that raised a quarter of a million dollars for the United Negro College Fund.[68] In the same year, she recorded a song for NBC's coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics, "One Moment in Time", which became a Top 5 hit in the US, while reaching number one in the UK and Germany.[69][70][71] With her world tour continuing overseas, Houston was still one of the top 20 highest earning entertainers for 1987–88 according to Forbes magazine.[72][73]
Houston performing "Saving All My Love for You" on the Welcome Home Heroes concert in 1991In 1989, Houston formed The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children, a non-profit organization that has raised funds for the needs of children around the world. The organization cares for homelessness, children with cancer or AIDS, and other issues of self-empowerment.[74] With the success of her first two albums, Houston was undoubtedly an international crossover superstar, the most prominent since Michael Jackson, appealing to all demographics. However, some black critics believed she was "selling out".[6] They felt her singing on record lacked the soul that was present during her live concerts.[25]
At the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards, when Houston's name was called out for a nomination, a few in the audience jeered.[75][76] Houston defended herself against the criticism, stating, "If you're gonna have a long career, there's a certain way to do it, and I did it that way. I'm not ashamed of it".[25] Houston took a more urban direction with her third studio album, I'm Your Baby Tonight, released in November 1990. She produced and chose producers for this album and as a result, it featured production and collaborations with L.A. Reid and Babyface, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Wonder. The album showed Houston's versatility on a new batch of tough rhythmic grooves, soulful ballads and up-tempo dance tracks. Reviews were mixed. Rolling Stone felt it was her "best and most integrated album".[77] while Entertainment Weekly, at the time thought Houston's shift towards an urban direction was "superficial".[78]
The album contained several hits: the first two singles, "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and "All the Man That I Need" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; "Miracle" peaked at number nine; "My Name Is Not Susan" peaked in the top twenty; "I Belong to You" reached the top ten of the US R&B chart and garnered Houston a Grammy nomination; and the sixth single, the Stevie Wonder duet "We Didn't Know", reached the R&B top twenty. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and went on to be certified 4× platinum in the US while selling twelve million total worldwide.
File:W. Houston & G. Bush at White house.jpgHouston met with President George H. W. Bush in the Oval Office in 1990, while in Washington, D.C., to participate in the Youth Leadership ForumIn 1990, Houston was the spokesperson for a youth leadership conference hosted in Washington, D.C. She had a private audience with President George H. W. Bush in the Oval Office to discuss the associated challenges.
With America entangled in the Persian Gulf War, Houston performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991.[79] Due to overwhelming response to her rendition, it was released as a commercial single and video of her performance, and reached the Top 20 on the US Hot 100, making her the only act to turn the national anthem into a pop hit of that magnitude (Jose Feliciano's version reached No. 50 in November 1968).[80][81] Houston donated all her share of the proceeds to the American Red Cross Gulf Crisis Fund. As a result, the singer was named to the Red Cross Board of Governors.[79][82][83]
Her rendition was considered the benchmark for singers and critically acclaimed.[84] Rolling Stone commented that "her singing stirs such strong patriotism. Unforgettable", and the performance ranked No. 1 on the 25 most memorable music moments in NFL history list. VH1 listed the performance as one of the greatest moments that rocked TV.[85][86] Following the attacks on 9/11, it was released again by Arista Records, all profits going towards the firefighters and victims of the attacks. This time it peaked at No. 6 in the Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.[87]
Later in 1991, Houston put together her Welcome Home Heroes concert with HBO for the soldiers fighting in the Persian Gulf War and their families. The free concert took place at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia in front of 3,500 servicemen and women. HBO descrambled the concert so that it was free for everyone to watch.[88] Houston's concert gave HBO its highest ratings ever.[89] She then embarked on the I'm Your Baby Tonight World Tour.
[edit] 1992–1994: Marriage to Bobby Brown and The Bodyguard
Throughout the 1980s, Houston was romantically linked to American football star Randall Cunningham and actor Eddie Murphy, whom she dated.[90] She then met R&B singer Bobby Brown at the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards. After a three-year courtship, the two were married on July 18, 1992.[91] On March 4, 1993, Houston gave birth to their daughter Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown, her only child, and his fourth. Brown would go on to have several run-ins with the law, including some jail time.[91]
With the commercial success of her albums, movie offers poured in, including offers to work with Robert De Niro, Quincy Jones, and Spike Lee; but Houston felt the time wasn't right.[90] Houston's first film role was in The Bodyguard, released in 1992 and co-starring Kevin Costner. Houston played Rachel Marron, a star who is stalked by a crazed fan and hires a bodyguard to protect her. USA Today listed it as one of the 25 most memorable movie moments of the last 25 years in 2007.[92] Houston's mainstream appeal allowed people to look at the movie color-blind.[93]
Still, controversy arose as some felt the film's advertising intentionally hid Houston's face to hide the film's interracial relationship. In an interview with Rolling Stone in 1993, the singer commented that "people know who Whitney Houston is – I'm black. You can't hide that fact."[21] Houston received a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Actress. The Washington Post said Houston is "doing nothing more than playing Houston, comes out largely unscathed if that is possible in so cockamamie an undertaking",[94] and The New York Times commented that she lacked passion with her co-star.[95] Despite the film's mixed reviews, it was hugely successful at the box office, grossing more than $121 million in the U.S. and $410 million worldwide, making it one of the top 100 grossing films in film history at its time of release, though it is no longer in the top 100 due to rising ticket prices since the time the film was released.[96]
The film's soundtrack also enjoyed big success. Houston executive produced and contributed six songs for the motion picture's adjoining soundtrack album. Rolling Stone said it is "nothing more than pleasant, tasteful and urbane".[97] The soundtrack's lead single was "I Will Always Love You", written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974. Houston's version of the song was acclaimed by many critics, regarding it as her "signature song" or "iconic performance". Rolling Stone and USA Today called her rendition "the tour-de-force".[98][99] The single peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for a then-record-breaking 14 weeks, number one on the R&B chart for a then-record-breaking 11 weeks, and number one on the Adult Contemporary charts for five weeks, thus becoming the first single to top those three charts simultaneously for five weeks.[100]
The single was certified 4× platinum by the RIAA, making Houston the first female artist with a single to reach that level in the RIAA history and becoming the best-selling single by a female artist in the US.[101][102][103] The song also became a global success, hitting number-one in almost all countries, and one of the best-selling singles of all time with 12 million copies sold.[104] The soundtrack topped the Billboard 200 chart and remained there for 20 non-consecutive weeks, the longest tenure by any album on the chart in the Nielsen SoundScan era, and became one of the fastest selling albums ever.[105] During Christmas week of 1992, the soundtrack sold over a million copies within a week, becoming the first album to achieve that feat under Nielsen SoundScan system.[106][107] With the follow-up singles "I'm Every Woman", a Chaka Khan cover, and "I Have Nothing" both reaching the top five, Houston became the first female artist to ever have three singles in the Top 11 simultaneously.[108][109][110] The album was certified 17× platinum in the US alone,[111] with worldwide sales of 44 million,[112] making The Bodyguard the biggest-selling album by a female act on the list of the world's Top 10 best-selling albums, topping Shania Twain's 40 million sold for Come On Over.[113]
Houston won three Grammys for the album in 1994, including two of the Academy's highest honors, Album of the Year and Record of the Year. In addition, she won a record 8 American Music Awards at that year's ceremony including the Award of Merit,[114] 11 Billboard Music Awards, 3 Soul Train Music Awards in 1993–94 including Sammy Davis, Jr. Award as Entertainer of the Year,[115] 5 NAACP Image Awards including Entertainer of the Year,[116][117][118] a record 5 World Music Awards,[119] and a BRIT award.[120] Following the success of the project, Houston embarked on another expansive global tour, The Bodyguard World Tour, in 1993–94. Her concerts, movie, and recording grosses made her the third highest earning female entertainer of 1993–94, just behind Oprah Winfrey and Barbra Streisand according to Forbes magazine.[121] Houston placed in the top five of Entertainment Weekly's annual "Entertainer of the Year" ranking[122] and was labeled by Premiere magazine as one of the 100 most powerful people in Hollywood.[123]
In October 1994, Houston attended and performed at a state dinner in the White House honoring newly elected South African president Nelson Mandela.[124][125] At the end of her world tour, Houston performed three concerts in South Africa to honor President Mandela, playing to over 200,000 people. This would make the singer the first major musician to visit the newly unified and apartheid free nation following Mandela's winning election.[126] The concert was broadcast live on HBO with funds of the concerts being donated to various charities in South Africa. The event was considered the nation's "biggest media event since the inauguration of Nelson Mandela".[127]
[edit] 1995–1997: Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher's Wife, and Cinderella
In 1995, Houston starred alongside Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon in her second film Waiting to Exhale, a motion picture about four African-American women struggling with relationships. Houston played the lead character Savannah Jackson, a TV producer in love with a married man. She chose the role because she saw the film as "a breakthrough for the image of black women because it presents them both as professionals and as caring mothers".[128] After opening at number one and grossing $67 million in the US at the box office and $81 million worldwide,[129] it proved that a movie primarily targeting a black audience can cross over to success, while paving the way for other all-black movies such as How Stella Got Her Groove Back and the Tyler Perry movies that have become popular in the 2000s.[130][131][132] The film is also notable for its portrayal of black women as strong middle class citizens as opposed to stereotypes.[133] The reviews were mainly positive for the ensemble cast. The New York Times said "Ms. Houston has shed the defensive hauteur that made her portrayal of a pop star in 'The Bodyguard' seem so distant."[134] Houston was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture", but lost to her co-star Bassett.
The film's accompanying soundtrack, Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album, was produced by Houston and Babyface. Though Babyface originally wanted Houston to record the entire album, she declined. Instead, she "wanted it to be an album of women with vocal distinction", and thus gathered several African-American female artists for the soundtrack, to go along with the film's strong women message.[128] As a result, the album featured a range of contemporary R&B female recording artists along with Houston, such as Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, Patti Labelle, and Brandy. Houston's "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" peaked at No. 1, and then spent a record eleven weeks at the No. 2 spot and eight weeks on top of the R&B Charts. "Count On Me", a duet with CeCe Winans, hit the US Top 10; and Houston's third contribution, "Why Does It Hurt So Bad", made the Top 30. The album debuted at No. 1, and was certified 7× Platinum in the United States, denoting shipments of seven million copies.[57] The soundtrack received strong reviews as Entertainment Weekly said "the album goes down easy, just as you'd expect from a package framed by Whitney Houston tracks.... the soundtrack waits to exhale, hovering in sensuous suspense"[135] and has since ranked it as one of the 100 Best Movie Soundtracks.[136] Later that year, Houston's children's charity organization was awarded a VH1 Honor for all the charitable work.[137]
In 1996, Houston starred in the holiday comedy The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington. She plays a gospel-singing wife of a pastor (Courtney B. Vance). It was largely an updated remake of the 1948 film "The Bishop's Wife" which starred Loretta Young, David Niven and Cary Grant. Houston earned $10 million for the role, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood at the time and the highest earning African American actress in Hollywood.[138] The movie, with its all African-American cast, was a moderate success, earning approximately $50 million at the U.S. box offices.[139] The movie gave Houston her strongest reviews so far. The San Francisco Chronicle said Houston "is rather angelic herself, displaying a divine talent for being virtuous and flirtatious at the same time" and that she "exudes gentle yet spirited warmth, especially when praising the Lord in her gorgeous singing voice".[140] Houston was again nominated for an NAACP Image Award and won for Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture.
Houston recorded and co-produced, with Mervyn Warren, the film's accompanying gospel soundtrack. The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album included six gospel songs with Georgia Mass Choir that were recorded at the Great Star Rising Baptist Church in Atlanta. Houston also duetted with gospel legend Shirley Caesar. The album sold six million copies worldwide and scored hit singles with "I Believe in You and Me" and "Step by Step", becoming the largest selling gospel album of all time. The album received mainly positive reviews. Some critics, such as that of USA Today, noted the presence of her emotional depth,[141] while The Times said "To hear Houston going at full throttle with the 35 piece Georgia Mass Choir struggling to keep up is to realise what her phenomenal voice was made for".[142]
In 1997, Houston's production company changed its name to BrownHouse Productions and was joined by Debra Martin Chase. Their goal was "to show aspects of the lives of African-Americans that have not been brought to the screen before" while improving how African-Americans are portrayed in film and television.[143] Their first project was a made-for-television remake of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. In addition to co-producing, Houston starred in the movie as the Fairy Godmother along with Brandy, Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, and Bernadette Peters. Houston was initially offered the role of Cinderella in 1993, but other projects intervened.[144] The film is notable for its multi-racial cast and nonstereotypical message.[145] An estimated 60 million viewers tuned into the special giving ABC its highest TV ratings in 16 years.[146] The movie received seven Emmy nominations including Outstanding Variety, Musical or Comedy, while winning Outstanding Art Direction in a Variety, Musical or Comedy Special.[147]
Houston and Chase then obtained the rights to the story of Dorothy Dandridge. Houston was to play Dandridge, who was the first African American actress to be nominated for an Oscar. She wanted the story told with dignity and honor.[143] However, Halle Berry also had rights to the project and she got her version going first.[148] Later that year, Houston paid tribute to her idols such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Dionne Warwick by performing their hits during the three-night HBO Concert Classic Whitney, live from Washington, D.C. The special raised over $300,000 for the Children's Defense Fund.[149] Houston received The Quincy Jones Award for outstanding career achievements in the field of entertainment at the 12th Soul Train Music Awards.[150][151]
[edit] 1998–2000: My Love Is Your Love and Whitney: The Greatest Hits
After spending much of the early and mid 1990s working on motion pictures and their soundtrack albums, Houston's first studio album in eight years, the critically acclaimed My Love Is Your Love, was released in November 1998. Though originally slated to be a greatest hits album with a handful of new songs, recording sessions were so fruitful that a new full-length studio album was released. Recorded and mixed in only six weeks, it featured production from Rodney Jerkins, Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott. The album debuted at number thirteen, its peak position, on the Billboard 200 chart.[152] It had a funkier and edgier sound than past releases and saw Houston handling urban dance, hip hop, mid-tempo R&B, reggae, torch songs, and ballads all with great dexterity.[153]
From late 1998 to early 2000, the album spawned several hit singles: "When You Believe" (US No. 15, UK No. 4), a duet with Mariah Carey for 1998's The Prince of Egypt soundtrack, which also became an international hit as it peaked in the Top 10 in several countries and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song;[154] "Heartbreak Hotel" (US No. 2, UK No. 25) featured Faith Evans and Kelly Price, received a 1999 MTV VMA nomination for Best R&B Video,[155] and number one on the US R&B chart for seven weeks; "It's Not Right But It's Okay" (US No. 4, UK No. 3) won Houston her sixth Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance;[156] "My Love Is Your Love" (US No. 4, UK No. 2) with 3 million copies sold worldwide;[157] and "I Learned from the Best" (US No. 27, UK No. 19).[158][159] These singles became international hits as well, and all the singles, except "When You Believe", became number one hits on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart. The album sold four million copies in America, making it certified 4× platinum, and a total of eleven million copies worldwide.[42]
The album gave Houston some of her strongest reviews ever. Rolling Stone said Houston was singing "with a bite in her voice"[160] and The Village Voice called it "Whitney's sharpest and most satisfying so far".[161] In 1999, Houston participated in VH-1's Divas Live '99, alongside Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner, and Cher. The same year, Houston hit the road with her 70 date My Love Is Your Love World Tour. The European leg of the tour was Europe's highest grossing arena tour of the year.[162] In November 1999, Houston was named Top-selling R&B Female Artist of the Century with certified US sales of 51 million copies at the time and The Bodyguard Soundtrack was named the Top-selling Soundtrack Album of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[163] She also won The Artist of the Decade, Female award for extraordinary artistic contributions during the 1990s at the 14th Soul Train Music Awards, and an MTV Europe Music Award for Best R&B.[164][165][166][167][168]
In May 2000, Whitney: The Greatest Hits was released worldwide. The double disc set peaked at number five in the United States, reaching number one in the United Kingdom.[159][169] In addition, the album reached the Top 10 in many other countries.[170] While ballad songs were left unchanged, the album features house/club remixes of many of Houston's up-tempo hits. Included on the album were four new songs: "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" (a duet with Enrique Iglesias), "Same Script, Different Cast" (a duet with Deborah Cox), "If I Told You That" (a duet with George Michael), and "Fine", and three hits that had never appeared on a Houston album: "One Moment in Time", "The Star Spangled Banner", and "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful", a duet with Jermaine Jackson from his 1986 Precious Moments album.[171] Along with the album, an accompanying VHS and DVD was released featuring the music videos to Houston's greatest hits, as well as several hard-to-find live performances including her 1983 debut on The Merv Griffin Show, and interviews.[172] The greatest hits album was certified 3× platinum in the US, with worldwide sales of 10 million.[173][174]
[edit] 2000–2005: Just Whitney, and personal struggles
Though Houston was seen as a "good girl" with a perfect image in the 1980s and early 1990s, by the late 1990s, her behavior changed. She was often hours late for interviews, photo shoots and rehearsals, and canceling concerts and talk-show appearances.[175][176] With the missed performances and weight loss, rumors about Houston using drugs with her husband circulated. On January 11, 2000, airport security guards discovered marijuana in both Houston's and husband Bobby Brown's luggage at a Hawaii airport, but the two boarded the plane and departed before authorities could arrive. Charges were later dropped against them,[177] but rumors of drug usage between the couple would continue to surface. Two months later, Clive Davis was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Houston had been scheduled to perform at the event, but failed to show up.[178]
Shortly thereafter, Houston was scheduled to perform at the Academy Awards but was fired from the event by musical director and longtime friend Burt Bacharach. Her publicist cited throat problems as the reason for the cancellation. In his book The Big Show: High Times and Dirty Dealings Backstage at the Academy Awards, author Steve Pond revealed that "Houston's voice was shaky, she seemed distracted and jittery, and her attitude was casual, almost defiant", and that while Houston was to sing "Over the Rainbow", she would start singing a different song.[179] Houston later admitted to having been fired.[180] Later that year, Houston's long-time executive assistant and friend, Robyn Crawford, resigned from Houston's management company.[178]
In August 2001, Houston signed the biggest record deal in music history with Arista/BMG. She renewed her contract for $100 million to deliver six new albums, on which she would also earn royalties.[181][182][183] She later made an appearance on Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special. Her extremely thin frame further spurred rumors of drug use. Houston's publicist said, "Whitney has been under stress due to family matters, and when she is under stress she doesn't eat."[184] The singer was scheduled for a second performance the following night but canceled.[185] Within weeks, Houston's rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" would be re-released after the September 11 attacks, with the proceeds donated to the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund and the New York Fraternal Order of Police.[186] The song peaked at No. 6 this time on the US Hot 100, topping its previous position.[158]
In 2002, Houston became involved in a legal dispute with John Houston Enterprise. Although the company was started by her father to manage her career, it was actually run by company president Kevin Skinner. Skinner filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit and sued for $100 million (but lost), stating that Houston owed the company previously unpaid compensation for helping to negotiate her $100 million contract with Arista Records and for sorting out legal matters.[187] Houston stated that her 81-year-old father had nothing to do with the lawsuit. Although Skinner tried to claim otherwise, John Houston never appeared in court.[188] Houston's father later died in February 2003.[189] The lawsuit was dismissed on April 5, 2004, and Skinner was awarded nothing.[190]
Also in 2002, Houston did an interview with Diane Sawyer to promote her then-upcoming album. The interview was the highest-rated television interview in history.[citation needed] During the prime-time special, Houston spoke on topics including rumored drug use and marriage. She was asked about the ongoing drug rumors and replied, "First of all, let's get one thing straight. Crack is cheap. I make too much money to ever smoke crack. Let's get that straight. Okay? We don't do crack. We don't do that. Crack is wack."[180] The line was from Keith Haring's mural which was painted in 1986 on the handball court at 128th Street and 2nd Avenue.[191] Houston did, however, admit to using other substances at times, including cocaine.[180]
In December 2002, Houston released her fifth studio album, Just Whitney.... The album included productions from then-husband Bobby Brown, as well as Missy Elliott and Babyface, and marked the first time that Houston did not produce with Clive Davis as Davis had been released by top management at BMG. Upon its release, Just Whitney... received mixed reviews.[192] The album debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and it had the highest first week sales of any album Houston had ever released.[193] The four singles released from the album, didn't fare well on the Billboard Hot 100, but became Hot Dance Club Play hits. Just Whitney... was certified platinum in the United States, and sold approximately three million worldwide.[194]
On a June 2003 trip to Israel, Houston said of her visit, "I've never felt like this in any other country. I feel at home, I feel wonderful."[195]
In late 2003, Houston released her first Christmas album One Wish: The Holiday Album, with a collection of traditional holiday songs. Houston produced the album with Mervyn Warren and Gordon Chambers. A single titled "One Wish (for Christmas)" reached the Top 20 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and the album was certified gold in the US. Having always been a touring artist, Houston spent most of 2004 touring and performing in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Russia. In September 2004, she gave a surprise performance at the World Music Awards in a tribute to long time friend Clive Davis. After the show, Davis and Houston announced plans to go into studio to work on her new album.[196]
In early 2004, husband Bobby Brown starred in his own reality TV program, Being Bobby Brown (on the Bravo network), which provided a view into the domestic goings-on in the Brown household. Though it was Brown's vehicle, Houston was a prominent figure throughout the show, receiving as much screen time as Brown. The series aired in 2005 and featured Houston in, what some would say, not her most flattering moments. The Hollywood Reporter said it was "undoubtedly the most disgusting and execrable series ever to ooze its way onto television."[197] Despite the perceived train-wreck nature of the show, the series gave Bravo its highest ratings in its time slot and continued Houston's successful forays into film and television.[198] The show was not renewed for a second season after Houston stated that she would no longer appear in it, and Brown and Bravo could not come to an agreement for another season.[199]
[edit] 2006–2012: Return to music, I Look to You, tour and film comeback
After years of controversy and turmoil, Houston separated from Bobby Brown in September 2006, filing for divorce the following month.[200] On February 1, 2007, Houston asked the court to fast track their divorce.[201] The divorce was finalized on April 24, 2007, with Houston granted custody of the couple's daughter.[202] On May 4, Houston sold the suburban Atlanta home featured in Being Bobby Brown for $1.19 million.[203] A few days later, Brown sued Houston in Orange County, California court in an attempt to change the terms of their custody agreement. Brown also sought child and spousal support from Houston. In the lawsuit, Brown claimed that financial and emotional problems prevented him from properly responding to Houston's divorce petition.[204] Brown lost at his court hearing as the judge dismissed his appeal to overrule the custody terms, leaving Houston with full custody and Brown with no spousal support.[205] In March 2007, Clive Davis of Arista Records announced that Houston would begin recording a new album.[206] In October 2007, Arista released another compilation The Ultimate Collection outside the United States.[207]
Houston performing "My Love Is Your Love" with her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown on Good Morning America, September 1, 2009Houston gave her first interview in seven years in September 2009, appearing on Oprah Winfrey's season premiere. The interview was billed as "the most anticipated music interview of the decade".[208] Whitney admitted on the show to using drugs with former husband Bobby Brown, who "laced marijuana with rock cocaine".[209] By 1996, she told Oprah, "[doing drugs] was an everyday thing... I wasn't happy by that point in time. I was losing myself."[210]
Houston released her new album, I Look to You, in August 2009.[211] The album's first two singles are "I Look to You" and "Million Dollar Bill". The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, with Houston's best opening-week sales of 305,000 copies, marking Houston's first number one album since The Bodyguard, and Houston's first studio album to reach number one since 1987's Whitney. Houston also appeared on European television programs to promote the album. She performed the song "I Look to You" on the German television show Wetten, dass..?. Three days later, she performed the worldwide first single from I Look To You, Million Dollar Bill, on the French television show Le Grand Journal. Houston appeared as guest mentor on The X Factor in the United Kingdom. She performed "Million Dollar Bill" on the following day's results show, completing the song even as a strap in the back of her dress popped open two minutes into the performance. She later commented that she "sang [herself] out of [her] clothes".
The performance was poorly received by the British media, and was variously described as "weird" and "ungracious",[212] "shambolic"[213] and a "flop". Despite this reception, "Million Dollar Bill" jumped to its peak from 14 to number 5 (her first UK top 5 for over a decade), and three weeks after release "I Look to You" went gold. Houston appeared on the Italian version of The X Factor, performing the same song "Million Dollar Bill" to excellent reviews.[214] She was awarded the Gold Certificate for achieving over 50,000 CD sales of "I Look To You" in Italy.[215] In November, Houston performed "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California. Two days later, Houston performed both songs on the Dancing With The Stars season 9 finale. As of December 2009, "I Look to You" has been certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than one million copies in the United States.[216] On January 26, 2010, her debut album was re-released in a special edition entitled Whitney Houston – The Deluxe Anniversary Edition.[217]
Houston later embarked on a world tour, entitled the Nothing but Love World Tour. It was her first world tour in over ten years and was announced as a triumphant comeback. However, some poor reviews and rescheduled concerts brought some negative media attention.[218][219] Houston canceled some concerts due to illness and received widespread negative reviews from fans who were disappointed in the quality of her voice and performance. Some fans reportedly walked out of her concerts.[220]
In January 2010, Houston was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, one for Best Female Artist and one for Best Music Video. She won the award for Best Music Video for her single "I Look to You". On January 16, she received The BET Honors Award for Entertainer citing her lifetime achievements spanning over 25 years in the industry. The 2010 BET Honors award was held at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. and aired on February 1, 2010. Jennifer Hudson and Kim Burrell performed in honor of her, garnering positive reviews. Houston also received a nomination from the Echo Awards, Germany's version of the Grammys, for Best International Artist. In April 2010, the UK newspaper The Mirror reported that Houston was thinking about recording her eighth studio album and wanted to collaborate with will.i.am (of The Black Eyed Peas), her first choice for a collaboration.[221]
Houston also performed the song "I Look to You" on the 2011 BET Celebration of Gospel, with gospel–jazz singer Kim Burrell, held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. The performance aired on January 30, 2011. Early in 2011, she gave an uneven performance in tribute to cousin Dionne Warwick at music mogul Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. In May 2011, Houston enrolled in a rehabilitation center again, as an out-patient, citing drug and alcohol problems. A representative for Houston said that it was a part of Houston's "longstanding recovery process".[222]
In September 2011, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Houston would produce and star alongside Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps in the remake of the 1976 film Sparkle. In the film, Houston portrays Sparks' "not-so encouraging mother". Houston would have executive producer credits on top of acting credits according to Debra Martin Chase, producer of Sparkle. She stated that Houston deserved the title considering she had been there from the beginning in 2001, when Houston obtained Sparkle production rights. R&B singer Aaliyah – originally tapped to star as Sparkle – died in a 2001 plane crash. Her death derailed production, which would have begun in 2002.[223][224][225] Houston's remake of Sparkle was filmed in the fall of 2011,[226] and is set for release by TriStar Pictures in August 2012.[227]
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The Beverly Hilton Hotel, where Houston's body was found
Wikinews has related news: American pop star Whitney Houston dies at 48 On February 9, 2012, Houston visited singers Brandy and Monica, together with Clive Davis, at their rehearsals for Davis' pre-Grammy Awards party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.[228][229] That same day, she made her last public performance, when she joined Kelly Price on stage in Hollywood, California, and sang "Jesus Loves Me".[230][231]
On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, submerged in the bathtub.[232][233] The cause of death was not immediately known.[234][235] It was later ruled by the coroner to have been an "accidental drowning".[236] Beverly Hills paramedics arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. and found the singer unresponsive and performed CPR. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. PST.[234][237] Local police said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent."[238] On March 22, 2012, the Los Angeles County coroner's office reported the cause of Houston's death was drowning and the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use".[239] The office stated the amount of cocaine found in Houston's body indicated that she used the substance shortly before her death.[240] Toxicology results revealed additional drugs in her system: Benadryl, Xanax, marijuana and Flexiril.[241] The manner of death was listed as an "accident".[242]
Houston had an invitation-only memorial on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. The service was scheduled for two hours, but lasted for four hours.[243] Among those who performed at the funeral were Stevie Wonder (rewritten version of "Ribbon in the Sky," and "Love's in Need of Love Today"), CeCe Winans ("Don't Cry" and "Jesus Loves Me"), Alicia Keys ("Send Me an Angel"), Kim Burrell (rewritten version of "A Change Is Gonna Come") and R. Kelly ("I Look to You"), interspersed with hymns by the church choir and remarks by Clive Davis, Houston’s record producer; Kevin Costner; Ricky Minor her music director; her cousin Dionne Warwick and Ray Watson, her security guard for the past 11 years. Aretha Franklin was listed on the program and was expected to sing, but was unable to attend the service.[244][245] Bobby Brown, Houston's ex-husband, was also invited to the funeral but he left before the service began.[246] Houston was buried on Sunday, February 19, 2012, in Fairview Cemetery, in Westfield, New Jersey next to her father, John Russell Houston, who died in 2003.[247]
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The Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party that Houston was expected to attend, and that featured many of the biggest names in music and movies, went on as scheduled although it was quickly turned into a tribute to Houston. Davis spoke about Houston's death at the evening's start: "By now you have all learned of the unspeakably tragic news of our beloved Whitney's passing. I don't have to mask my emotion in front of a room full of so many dear friends. I am personally devastated by the loss of someone who has meant so much to me for so many years. Whitney was so full of life. She was so looking forward to tonight even though she wasn't scheduled to perform. Whitney was a beautiful person and a talent beyond compare. She graced this stage with her regal presence and gave so many memorable performances here over the years. Simply put, Whitney would have wanted the music to go on and her family asked that we carry on."[248]
Tony Bennett spoke of Houston's death before performing at Davis' party. He said, "First, it was Michael Jackson, then Amy Winehouse, now, the magnificent Whitney Houston". Bennett sang "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" and said of Houston, "When I first heard her, I called Clive Davis and said, 'You finally found the greatest singer I've ever heard in my life.'"[249]
Some celebrities opposed Davis' decision to continue on the party while a police investigation was being conducted in Houston's hotel room and her body was still in the building. Chaka Khan, in an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan on February 13, 2012, shared that she felt the party should have been canceled, saying "I thought that was complete insanity. And knowing Whitney I don't believe that she would have said 'the show must go on.' She's the kind of woman that would've said 'Stop everything! Un-unh. I'm not going to be there.' [...] I don't know what could motivate a person to have a party in a building where the person whose life he had influenced so enormously and whose life had been affected by hers. They were like... I don't understand how that party went on."[250] Sharon Osbourne condemned the Davis party, declaring "I think it was disgraceful that the party went on. I don't want to be in a hotel room when there's someone you admire who's tragically lost their life four floors up. I'm not interested in being in that environment and I think when you grieve someone, you do it privately, you do it with people who understand you. I thought it was so wrong."[251]
Several other celebrities released statements responding to Houston's death. Dolly Parton, whose song "I Will Always Love You" was covered by Houston, said, "I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed'." Aretha Franklin said, "It's so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen."[252] Mariah Carey said, "Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend ... She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth."[253] Oprah Winfrey, who did an in-depth interview with Houston in 2009, wrote on Twitter "To me Whitney was THE VOICE. We got to hear a part of God every time she sang. Heart is heavy, spirit grateful for the GIFT of her."[254] Quincy Jones said, "I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney’s passing. Ashford & Simpson first made me aware of Whitney when she was just sixteen, and I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her. She was a true original and a talent beyond compare. I will miss her terribly."[253]
Moments after news of her death emerged, CNN, MSNBC and Fox News all broke from their regularly scheduled programming to dedicate time to non-stop coverage of Houston's death. All three featured live interviews with people who knew Houston including those that have worked with her, interviewed her along with some of her peers in the music industry. Saturday Night Live displayed a photo of a smiling Houston, alongside Molly Shannon, from her 1996 appearance.[255][256] MTV and VH-1 interrupted their regularly scheduled programming on Sunday February 12 to air many of Houston's classic videos with MTV often airing news segments in between and featuring various reactions from fans and celebrities.
Houston's former husband, Bobby Brown, was reported to be "in and out of crying fits" since receiving the news. He did not cancel a scheduled performance and within hours of his ex-wife's sudden death, an audience in Mississippi observed as Brown blew kisses skyward, tearfully saying: "I love you, Whitney".[257]
Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of the 54th Grammy Awards, announced that Jennifer Hudson would perform a tribute to Houston at the February 12, 2012, awards. He said "event organizers believed Hudson – an Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award-winning artist – could perform a respectful musical tribute to Houston". Ehrlich went on to say: "It's too fresh in everyone's memory to do more at this time, but we would be remiss if we didn't recognize Whitney's remarkable contribution to music fans in general, and in particular her close ties with the Grammy telecast and her Grammy wins and nominations over the years".[258] At the start of the awards ceremony, a footage of Houston performing "I Will Always Love You" from 1994 Grammys was shown following a prayer read by host, LL Cool J. Later in the program following a montage of photos of musicians who died in 2011 with Houston singing "Saving All My Love for You" at the 1986 Grammys, Hudson paid tribute to Houston and the other artists by performing "I Will Always Love You".[259][260]
Houston was honored in the form of various tributes at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, held on February 17. A image montage of Houston and important black figures who died in 2011 was followed by video footage from the 1994 ceremony, which depicted her accepting two Image Awards for outstanding female artist and entertainer of the year. Following the video tribute, Yolanda Adams delivered a rendition of "I Love the Lord" from The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack. In the finale of the ceremony, Kirk Franklin and The Family started their performance with "Greatest Love of All."[261] The 2012 BRIT Awards, which took place at London's O2 Arena on February 21, also paid tribute to Houston by playing a 30-second-video montage of her music videos with a snippet of "One Moment in Time" as the background music in the ceremony's first segment.[262] New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said that all New Jersey state flags would be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, February 21 to honor Houston.[263] Accompanied by Esperanza Spalding belting out "What a Wonderful World" along with the Southern California Children's Choir, Houston was featured in the In Memoriam montage alongside other cinema greats at the 84th Academy Awards, held at the Hollywood and Highland Center on February 26, 2012.[264][265]
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One of Houston's best selling singles worldwide and recognized songs, "I Will Always Love You" prominently uses melismas.Problems listening to this file? See media help. Houston was a mezzo-soprano,[266][267] and was commonly referred to as "The Voice" in reference to her exceptional vocal talent.[268] Her vocal range extended from G below middle C (G3) to high B-flat (B♭5); she could belt out to treble F (F5).[269] She was third in MTV's list of 22 Greatest Voices,[270] and sixth on Online Magazine COVE's list of the 100 Best Pop Vocalists with a score of 48.5/50.[271] In 2008, Rolling Stone listed Houston as the thirty-fourth of the 100 greatest singers of all time, stating, "Her voice is a mammoth, coruscating cry: Few vocalists could get away with opening a song with 45 unaccompanied seconds of singing, but Houston's powerhouse version of Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' is a tour de force."[98] Matthew Perpetua from Rolling Stone also eulogized Houston's vocal, enumerating ten performances, including "How Will I Know" from the 1986 MTV VMAs and "The Star Spangled Banner" at the 1991 Super Bowl. "Whitney Houston was blessed with an astonishing vocal range and extraordinary technical skill, but what truly made her a great singer was her ability to connect with a song and drive home its drama and emotion with incredible precision," he stated. "She was a brilliant performer, and her live shows often eclipsed her studio recordings."[272]
Jon Caramanica of The New York Times commented, "Her voice was clean and strong, with barely any grit, well suited to the songs of love and aspiration. [...] Hers was a voice of triumph and achievement, and it made for any number of stunning, time-stopping vocal performances."[273] Mariah Carey stated, "She [Whitney] has a really rich, strong mid-belt that very few people have. She sounds really good, really strong."[274] While in her review of I Look to You, music critic Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times writes, "[Houston's voice] stands like monuments upon the landscape of 20th century pop, defining the architecture of their times, sheltering the dreams of millions and inspiring the climbing careers of countless imitators", adding "When she was at her best, nothing could match her huge, clean, cool mezzo-soprano".[267]
Lauren Everitt from BBC News Magazine commented on melisma used in Houston's recording and its influence. "An early 'I' in Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' takes nearly six seconds to sing. In those seconds the former gospel singer-turned-pop star packs a series of different notes into the single syllable," stated Everitt. "The technique is repeated throughout the song, most pronouncedly on every 'I' and 'you'. The vocal technique is called melisma, and it has inspired a host of imitators. Other artists may have used it before Houston, but it was her rendition of Dolly Parton's love song that pushed the technique into the mainstream in the 90s. [...] But perhaps what Houston nailed best was moderation." Everitt said that "[i]n a climate of reality shows ripe with 'oversinging', it's easy to appreciate Houston's ability to save melisma for just the right moment".[275]
Houston's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry. She has been called the "Queen of Pop" for her influence during the 1990s, commercially rivaling Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.[276] Stephen Holden from The New York Times, in his review of Houston's Radio City Music Hall concert on July 20, 1993, praised her attitude as a singer, writing, "Whitney Houston is one of the few contemporary pop stars of whom it might be said: the voice suffices. While almost every performer whose albums sell in the millions calls upon an entertainer's bag of tricks, from telling jokes to dancing to circus pyrotechnics, Ms. Houston would rather just stand there and sing." With regard to her singing style, he added: "Her [Houston's] stylistic trademarks – shivery melismas that ripple up in the middle of a song, twirling embellishments at the ends of phrases that suggest an almost breathless exhilaration – infuse her interpretations with flashes of musical and emotional lightning."[277]
Elysa Gardner of the Los Angeles Times in her review for The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack praised Houston's vocal ability highly, commenting, "She is first and foremost a pop diva – at that, the best one we have. No other female pop star – not Mariah Carey, not Celine Dion, not Barbra Streisand – quite rivals Houston in her exquisite vocal fluidity and purity of tone, and her ability to infuse a lyric with mesmerizing melodrama."[278]
Influence[link]
A Barbie doll inspired by Houston's appearance in the music video for "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (1987).During the 1980s, MTV was coming into its own and received criticism for not playing enough videos by black artists. With Michael Jackson breaking down the color barrier for black male artists, Houston did the same for black female artists. She became the first black female artist to receive heavy rotation on the network following the success of the "How Will I Know" video.[279] Following Houston's breakthrough, other African-American female artists, such as Janet Jackson and Anita Baker, were successful in popular music.[52][53] Baker commented that "Because of what Whitney and Sade did, there was an opening for me... For radio stations, black women singers aren't taboo anymore."[280]
Allmusic noted her contribution to the success of black artists on the pop scene, commenting, "Houston was able to handle big adult contemporary ballads, effervescent, stylish dance-pop, and slick urban contemporary soul with equal dexterity" and that "the result was an across-the-board appeal that was matched by scant few artists of her era, and helped her become one of the first black artists to find success on MTV in Michael Jackson's wake".[281] The New York Times stated that "Houston was a major catalyst for a movement within black music that recognized the continuity of soul, pop, jazz and gospel vocal traditions".[282] Richard Corliss of Time magazine commented on her initial success breaking various barriers:
Of her first album's ten cuts, six were ballads. This chanteuse [Houston] had to fight for air play with hard rockers. The young lady had to stand uncowed in the locker room of macho rock. The soul strutter had to seduce a music audience that anointed few black artists with superstardom. [...] She was a phenomenon waiting to happen, a canny tapping of the listener's yen for a return to the musical middle. And because every new star creates her own genre, her success has helped other blacks, other women, other smooth singers find an avid reception in the pop marketplace.[283]
Stephen Holden of The New York Times said that Houston "revitalized the tradition of strong gospel-oriented pop-soul singing".[284] Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times referred to the singer as a "national treasure".[267] Jon Caramanica, other music critic of The New York Times, called Houston "R&B's great modernizer," adding "slowly but surely reconciling the ambition and praise of the church with the movements and needs of the body and the glow of the mainstream".[273] He also drew comparisons between Houston's influence and other big names' on 1980s pop:
She was, alongside Michael Jackson and Madonna, one of the crucial figures to hybridize pop in the 1980s, though her strategy was far less radical than that of her peers. Jackson and Madonna were by turns lascivious and brutish and, crucially, willing to let their production speak more loudly than their voices, an option Ms. Houston never went for. Also, she was less prolific than either of them, achieving most of her renown on the strength of her first three solo albums and one soundtrack, released from 1985 to 1992. If she was less influential than they were in the years since, it was only because her gift was so rare, so impossible to mimic. Jackson and Madonna built worldviews around their voices; Ms. Houston’s voice was the worldview. She was someone more to be admired, like a museum piece, than to be emulated.[273]
The Independent's music critic Andy Gill also wrote about Houston's influence on modern R&B and singing competitions, comparing it to Michael Jackson's. "Because Whitney, more than any other single artist ― Michael Jackson included ― effectively mapped out the course of modern R&B, setting the bar for standards of soul vocalese, and creating the original template for what we now routinely refer to as the 'soul diva'," stated Gill. "Jackson was a hugely talented icon, certainly, but he will be as well remembered (probably more so) for his presentational skills, his dazzling dance moves, as for his musical innovations. Whitney, on the other hand, just sang, and the ripples from her voice continue to dominate the pop landscape." Gill said that there "are few, if any, Jackson imitators on today's TV talent shows, but every other contestant is a Whitney wannabe, desperately attempting to emulate that wondrous combination of vocal effects – the flowing melisma, the soaring mezzo-soprano confidence, the tremulous fluttering that carried the ends of lines into realms of higher yearning".[285]
Houston was considered by many to be a "singer's singer", who had an influence on countless other vocalists, both female and male.[98][286] Similarly, Steve Huey from Allmusic wrote that the shadow of Houston's prodigious technique still looms large over nearly every pop diva and smooth urban soul singer – male or female – in her wake, and spawned a legion of imitators.[281] Rolling Stone, on her biography, stated that Houston "redefined the image of a female soul icon and inspired singers ranging from Mariah Carey to Rihanna".[287] Essence ranked Houston the fifth on their list of 50 Most Influential R&B Stars of all time, calling her "the diva to end all divas".[288]
A number of artists have acknowledged Houston as an influence, including Celine Dion,[289] Mariah Carey,[98] Toni Braxton,[290] Christina Aguilera,[291] LeAnn Rimes,[292] Jessica Simpson,[293] Nelly Furtado,[294][295] Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears,[296] Ciara,[297] P!nk,[296] Ashanti,[298] Robin Thicke,[299] Jennifer Hudson, Stacie Orrico, Amerie,[300] and Destiny's Child.[296][301] Mariah Carey, who was often compared to Houston, said, "She [Houston] has been a big influence on me."[302] She later told USA Today that "none of us would sound the same if Aretha Franklin hadn't ever put out a record, or Whitney Houston hadn't."[303] Celine Dion who was the third member of the troika that dominated female pop singing in the 1990s, did a telephone interview with Good Morning America on February 13, 2012, telling "Whitney's been an amazing inspiration for me. I've been singing with her my whole career, actually. I wanted to have a career like hers, sing like her, look beautiful like her."[304] Beyoncé told the Globe and Mail that Houston "inspired [her] to get up there and do what [she] did".[305] She also wrote on her website on the day after Houston's death, "I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like [Houston]. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control. So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us."[306]
Mary J. Blige said that Houston inviting her onstage during VH1's Divas Live show in 1999 "opened doors for [her] all over the world".[307] Brandy stated, "The first Whitney Houston CD was genius. That CD introduced the world to her angelic yet powerful voice. Without Whitney, half of this generation of singers wouldn't be singing."[308] Kelly Rowland, in an Ebony's feature article celebrating black music in June 2006, recalled that "[I] wanted to be a singer after I saw Whitney Houston on TV singing 'Greatest Love of All'. I wanted to sing like Whitney Houston in that red dress." She added that "And I have never, ever forgotten that song [Greatest Love of All]. I learned it backward, forward, sideways. The video still brings chills to me. When you wish and pray for something as a kid, you never know what blessings God will give you."[309]
Alicia Keys said "Whitney is an artist who inspired me from [the time I was] a little girl".[310] Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson cites Houston as her biggest musical influence. She told Newsday that she learned from Houston the "difference between being able to sing and knowing how to sing".[311] Leona Lewis, who has been called "the new Whitney Houston", also cites her as an influence. Lewis stated that she idolized her as a little girl.[312][313]
Awards and achievements[link]
Further information: List of awards and nominations received by Whitney Houston and Whitney Houston chart records and achievementsHouston was the most awarded female artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records,[1] with two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. She held the all-time record for the most American Music Awards of any female solo artist and shared the record with Michael Jackson for the most AMAs ever won in a single year with eight wins in 1994.[314] Houston won a record 11 Billboard Music Awards at its fourth ceremony in 1993.[315] She also had the record for the most WMAs won in a single year, winning five awards at the 6th World Music Awards in 1994.[316]
In May 2003, Houston placed at number three on VH1's list of "50 Greatest Women of the Video Era", behind Madonna and Janet Jackson.[317] She was also ranked at number 116 on their list of the "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons of All Time".[318] In 2008, Billboard magazine released a list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists to celebrate the US singles chart's 50th anniversary, ranking Houston at number nine.[319][320] Similarly, she was ranked as one of the "Top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time" by VH1 in September 2010.[321] In November 2010, Billboard released its "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years" list and ranked Houston at number three whom not only went on to earn eight number one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but also landed five number ones on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[322]
Houston's debut album is listed as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine[49] and is on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 list.[50] In 2004, Billboard picked the success of her first release on the charts as one of 110 Musical Milestones in its history.[323] Houston's entrance into the music industry is considered one of the 25 musical milestones of the last 25 years, according to USA Today in 2007. It stated that she paved the way for Mariah Carey's chart-topping vocal gymnastics.[51] In 1997, the Franklin School in East Orange, New Jersey was renamed to The Whitney E. Houston Academy School of Creative and Performing Arts. In 2001, Houston was the first artist to be given a BET Lifetime Achievement Award.[324]
Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 200 million albums and singles worldwide.[2][3] She was ranked as the fourth best-selling female artist in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America, with 55 million certified albums sold in the US.[216][325]
She held an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Grambling State University, Louisiana.[326]
Discography[link]
Main articles: Whitney Houston discography and Whitney Houston videography- Studio Albums
- 1985: Whitney Houston
- 1987: Whitney
- 1990: I'm Your Baby Tonight
- 1998: My Love Is Your Love
- 2002: Just Whitney
- 2009: I Look to You
- Holiday Albums
Filmography[link]
Film roles Year Title Role Notes and awards 1992 The Bodyguard Rachel Marron Feature film - Nominated – 1993 MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance[327]
- Nominated – 1993 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance[328]
- Nominated – 1993 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo with co-star Kevin Costner[329]
- Nominated – 1992 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress[330]
1995 Waiting to Exhale Savannah Jackson Feature film - Nominated – 1996 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture[331]
1996 The Preacher's Wife Julia Biggs Feature film - Won – 1997 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture[332]
- Nominated – 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Female Actress(Comedy/Romance)[333]
- Nominated – 1997 Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress[334]
1997 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Fairy Godmother Made-for-television film, part of a revival of the Wonderful World of Disney.[335] - Nominated – 1998 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special[336]
- Nominated – 1998 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Television Movie/Mini-Series[337]
2012 Sparkle Emma Posthumous release Television roles Year Title Network Role Notes 1984 Gimme a Break! NBC Rita "Katie's College" (Season 3, Episode 20, air date: March 15, 1984)[338] As the World Turns CBS Herself Houston appeared on the soap on August 1–2, 1984, with Jermaine Jackson singing two duets off a new album he was releasing at the time: "Take Good Care of My Heart" and "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do." They taped their appearance on July 25 at CBS Studios in New York City. 1985 Silver Spoons NBC Herself "Head Over Heels" (Season 4, Episode 1, air date: September 15, 1985)[338]
She performed the edited version of "Saving All My Love for You", changing some of the words.2002 Boston Public Fox Herself She performed "Try It On My Own" from the 2002 studio album Just Whitney. Commercials Year Company Promoting Country Notes 1983 Dr Pepper/Seven Up Canada Dry
(soft drink beverage)United States - Houston appeared in this commercial before debut as a professional singer and sang the praises of sugar-free Canada Dry Ginger Ale.[339][340]
1986 Coca-Cola Diet Coke
(soft drink beverage)United States 1988 Coca-Cola Diet Coke
(soft drink beverage)United States - Houston sang the other version of the Diet Coke advertising slogan at the time, "Just for the taste of it".[342]
- Outside the United States, the second version of advertising was released, in which "Greatest Love of All" was used as background music.
- 1989 MTV Video of the Year winning "This Note's for You" by Neil Young, parodied parts of this advertising to criticize pop/rock stars who make commercial endorsements, most notably Michael Jackson for Pepsi and Houston for Diet Coke, using look-alikes for them.[343]
1989 Sanyo Electronics
(the stereo, TV)Japan - Houston was featured on print advertisements and sang the theme song for TV commercial, "Takin' A Chance", produced by Keith Thomas.[344] It was released as a CD single in Japan and included in Japanese edition of I'm Your Baby Tonight.[345]
- Sanyo also sponsored Houston's 1990 Japan only Feels So Right Tour.[346]
1994/
1995AT&T Telephone services United States 1999 Nissin Consumer credit business Japan - Houston appeared on both print advetisement and TV commercial for Nissin, a nonbank finance company that lends to consumers and small businesses in Japan, with then the company's slogan "Make it happen with Nissin"[349]
Film/TV Productions Year Title Director Notes and awards 1997 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Robert Iscove Executive producer[350] - Nominated – 1998 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special[336]
- Nominated – 1998 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Television Movie/Mini-Series[337]
2001 The Princess Diaries Garry Marshall Producer[351] - Won – 2002 Young Artist Award for Best Family Feature Film – Comedy[352]
- Nominated – 2002 Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Family Film (Live Action)[353]
- Nominated – 2002 Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Family Film[354]
- Nominated – 2002 Teen Choice Award for Film – Choice Movie, Comedy[355]
2003 The Cheetah Girls Oz Scott Producer[356] 2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Garry Marshall Producer[357] 2006 The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain Kenny Ortega Co-executive producer[358] Tours[link]
Main article: List of Whitney Houston tours and concerts- World tours
- The Greatest Love World Tour (1986)
- Moment of Truth World Tour (1987–88)
- I'm Your Baby Tonight World Tour (1991)
- The Bodyguard World Tour (1993–94)
- My Love Is Your Love World Tour (1999)
- Nothing But Love World Tour (2010)
- Regional tours
- Feels So Right Tour (1990)
- Pacific Rim Tour (1997)
- The European Tour (1998)
- Soul Divas Tour (2004)
- Televised concerts
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)
- Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston (1991)
- The Concert for a New South Africa (1994)
- Classic Whitney Live from Washington, D.C. (1997)
See also[link]
Book: Whitney Houston Wikipedia books are collections of articles that can be downloaded or ordered in print. - American Music Award nominations for Whitney Houston
- Grammy nominations for Whitney Houston
- Honorific nicknames in popular music
- List of artists who reached number one in the United States
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart
- List of best-selling music artists
- Melisma
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Further reading[link]
- Whitney Houston (March 1999). My love is your love: piano, vocal, chords. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.. ISBN 978-0-7692-7734-9.
- Kevin Ammons (April 1998). Good Girl, Bad Girl: An Insider's Biography of Whitney Houston. Carol Pub Group. ISBN 978-0-8065-8012-8.
- Jeffery Bowman (February 1995). Diva: the totally unauthorized biography of Whitney Houston. Harper. ISBN 978-0-06-100853-5.
- Craig Halstead (September 2010). Whitney Houston: For the Record. Authors OnLine, Limited. ISBN 978-0-7552-1278-1.
- James Robert Parish (September 2003). Whitney Houston: The Unauthorized Biography. Aurum Press. ISBN 978-1-85410-921-7.
- James Robert Parish (April 2010). Whitney Houston: Return of the Diva. John Blake. ISBN 978-1-84454-919-1.
External links[link]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Whitney Houston - Official website
- Whitney Houston at RollingStone
- Whitney Houston at the Internet Movie Database
- Whitney Houston collected news and commentary at The New York Times
- Whitney Houston collected news and commentary at The Wall Street Journal
- Whitney Houston collected news and commentary at The Guardian
- Works by Whitney Houston on Open Library at the Internet Archive
- Whitney Houston at MTV
Whitney HoustonStudio albums - Whitney Houston (1985)
- Whitney (1987)
- I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990)
- My Love Is Your Love (1998)
- Just Whitney... (2002)
- One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
- I Look to You (2009)
Soundtrack albums - The Bodyguard (1992)
- Waiting to Exhale (1995)
- The Preacher's Wife (1996)
- Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997)
Compilation albums - Whitney: The Greatest Hits (2000)
- Love, Whitney (2001)
- The Ultimate Collection (2007)
Concert tours - The Greatest Love World Tour (1986)
- Moment of Truth World Tour (1987–88)
- Feels So Right Tour (1990)
- I'm Your Baby Tonight World Tour (1991)
- The Bodyguard World Tour (1993–94)
- The Pacific Rim Tour (1997)
- The European Tour (1998)
- My Love Is Your Love World Tour (1999)
- Soul Divas Tour (2004)
- Nothing but Love World Tour (2010)
Notable concerts
& appearances- Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Celebration (1988)
- Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston (1991)
- The Concert for a New South Africa (1994)
- Brunei: The Royal Wedding Celebration (1996)
- Classic Whitney Live from Washington, D.C. (1997)
- VH1 Divas Live '99
- VH1 Divas Duets: A Concert to Benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation (2003)
Achievements Related articles Whitney Houston - "You Give Good Love" (1985)
- "All at Once" (1985)
- "Saving All My Love for You" (1985)
- "Thinking About You" (1985)
- "How Will I Know" (1986)
- "The Greatest Love of All" (1986)
Whitney - "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (1987)
- "Didn't We Almost Have It All" (1987)
- "So Emotional" (1987)
- "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" (1988)
- "Love Will Save the Day" (1988)
- "I Know Him So Well" (1989)
I'm Your Baby Tonight - "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (1990)
- "All the Man That I Need" (1990)
- "Miracle" (1991)
- "My Name Is Not Susan" (1991)
- "I Belong to You" (1991)
- "We Didn't Know" (1991)
The Bodyguard - "I Will Always Love You" (1992)
- "I'm Every Woman" (1993)
- "I Have Nothing" (1993)
- "Run to You" (1993)
- "Queen of the Night" (1993)
Waiting to Exhale - "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" (1995)
- "Count on Me" (1996)
- "Why Does It Hurt So Bad" (1996)
The Preacher's Wife - "I Believe in You and Me" (1996)
- "Step by Step" (1997)
- "My Heart Is Calling" (1997)
My Love Is Your Love - "When You Believe" (1998)
- "Heartbreak Hotel" (1999)
- "It's Not Right but It's Okay" (1999)
- "My Love Is Your Love" (1999)
- "I Learned from the Best" (2000)
Whitney: The Greatest Hits - "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" (2000)
- "If I Told You That" (2000)
- "Fine" (2000)
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (2000)
Just Whitney - "Whatchulookinat" (2002)
- "One of Those Days" (2003)
- "Try It on My Own" (2003)
- "Love That Man" (2003)
One Wish: The Holiday Album - "One Wish (for Christmas)" (2004)
I Look to You - "I Look to You" (2009)
- "Million Dollar Bill" (2009)
Featured singles - "Hold Me" (1984)
- "It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be" (1989)
- "Something in Common" (1994)
Other songs - "One Moment in Time" (1988)
- "The Star Spangled Banner" (1991)
- "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" (2009)
Whitney Houston honors- Harvey Korman / Brenda Vaccaro (1974)
- Jack Albertson / Cloris Leachman (1975)
- Chevy Chase / Vicki Lawrence (1976)
- Tim Conway / Rita Moreno (1977)
- Tim Conway / Gilda Radner (1978)
- Cloris Leachman (1984)
- George Hearn (1985)
- Whitney Houston (1986)
- Robin Williams (1987)
- Robin Williams (1988)
- Linda Ronstadt (1989)
- Tracey Ullman (1990)
- Billy Crystal (1991)
- Billy Crystal (1992)
- Dana Carvey (1993)
- Tracey Ullman (1994)
- Barbra Streisand (1995)
- Tony Bennett (1996)
- Bette Midler (1997)
- Billy Crystal (1998)
- John Leguizamo (1999)
- Eddie Izzard (2000)
"Wind Beneath My Wings"* by Bette Midler
produced by Arif Mardin (1990)"Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins
produced by Hugh Padgham & Phil Collins (1991)"Unforgettable"* by Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole
produced by David Foster (1992)"Tears in Heaven"* by Eric Clapton
produced by Russ Titelman (1993)"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
produced by David Foster (1994)"All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow
produced by Bill Bottrell (1995)"Kiss from a Rose"* by Seal
produced by Trevor Horn (1996)"Change the World"* by Eric Clapton
produced by Babyface (1997)"Sunny Came Home"* by Shawn Colvin
produced by John Leventhal (1998)"My Heart Will Go On"* by Celine Dion
engineered/mixed by David Gleeson, Humberto Gatica & Simon Franglen;
produced by James Horner, Simon Franglen & Walter Afanasieff (1999)Year Album Artist(s) Producer(s)* 1990 1991 Back on the Block Quincy Jones and various artists Quincy Jones 1992 Unforgettable… with Love Natalie Cole André Fischer, David Foster, Tommy LiPuma 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Billboard Year-End number one singles (1980–1999)- 1980: "Call Me" – Blondie
- 1981: "Bette Davis Eyes" – Kim Carnes
- 1982: "Physical" – Olivia Newton-John
- 1983: "Every Breath You Take" – The Police
- 1984: "When Doves Cry" – Prince
- 1985: "Careless Whisper" – Wham! featuring George Michael
- 1986: "That's What Friends Are For" – Dionne & Friends
- 1987: "Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
- 1988: "Faith" – George Michael
- 1989: "Look Away" – Chicago
- 1990: "Hold On" – Wilson Phillips
- 1991: "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" – Bryan Adams
- 1992: "End of the Road" – Boyz II Men
- 1993: "I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston
- 1994: "The Sign" – Ace of Base
- 1995: "Gangsta's Paradise" – Coolio featuring L.V.
- 1996: "Macarena" (Bayside Boys Mix) – Los del Río
- 1997: "Candle in the Wind 1997"/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" – Elton John
- 1998: "Too Close" – Next
- 1999: "Believe" – Cher
Billboard Year-End number one albums (1970–1989)- 1970: Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
- 1971: Jesus Christ Superstar – Soundtrack
- 1972: Harvest – Neil Young
- 1973: The World Is a Ghetto – War
- 1974: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John
- 1975: Elton John's Greatest Hits -Elton John
- 1976: Frampton Comes Alive! – Peter Frampton
- 1977: Rumours – Fleetwood Mac
- 1978: Saturday Night Fever – Soundtrack
- 1979: 52nd Street – Billy Joel
- 1980: The Wall – Pink Floyd
- 1981: Hi Infidelity – REO Speedwagon
- 1982: Asia – Asia
- 1983: Thriller – Michael Jackson
- 1984: Thriller – Michael Jackson
- 1985: Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen
- 1986: Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston
- 1987: Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi
- 1988: Faith – George Michael
- 1989: Don't Be Cruel – Bobby Brown
UK best-selling singles (by year) (1990–2009)1990: "Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers · 1991: "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" - Bryan Adams · 1992: "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston · 1993: "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" - Meat Loaf · 1994: "Love Is All Around" - Wet Wet Wet · 1995: "Unchained Melody" - Robson & Jerome · 1996: "Killing Me Softly" - Fugees · 1997: "Something About the Way You Look Tonight"/"Candle in the Wind 1997" - Elton John · 1998: "Believe" - Cher · 1999: "...Baby One More Time" - Britney Spears · 2000: "Can We Fix It?" - Bob the Builder · 2001: "It Wasn't Me" - Shaggy feat. Rikrok · 2002: "Anything Is Possible"/"Evergreen" - Will Young · 2003: "Where Is the Love?" - The Black Eyed Peas · 2004: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" - Band Aid 20 · 2005: "Is This the Way to Amarillo" - Tony Christie feat. Peter Kay · 2006: "Crazy" - Gnarls Barkley · 2007: "Bleeding Love" - Leona Lewis · 2008: "Hallelujah" - Alexandra Burke · 2009: "Poker Face" - Lady Gaga
Persondata Name Houston, Whitney Elizabeth Alternative names Whitney Houston Short description American popular singer, songwriter, actress, arranger, film producer, model Date of birth 1963-08-09 Place of birth Newark, New Jersey, United States Date of death 2011-02-11 Place of death Beverly Hills, California, United States http://wn.com/Whitney_Houston
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For other people named George Brett, see George Brett (disambiguation).George Brett 
Brett batting in 1990.Third baseman / Designated hitter / First baseman Born: (1953-05-15) May 15, 1953 (age 59)
Glen Dale, West VirginiaBatted: Left Threw: Right MLB debut August 2, 1973 for the Kansas City Royals Last MLB appearance October 3, 1993 for the Kansas City Royals Career statistics Batting average .305 Hits 3,154 Home runs 317 Runs batted in 1,595 Teams Career highlights and awards - 13× All-Star (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)
- World Series champion (1985)
- Gold Glove Award (1985)
- 3× Silver Slugger Award (1980, 1985, 1988)
- AL MVP (1980)
- ALCS MVP (1985)
- Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (1986)
- Hutch Award (1980)
- Kansas City Royals #5 retired
Member of the National 
Baseball Hall of Fame Induction 1999 Vote 98.2% (first ballot) George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953), is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman, designated hitter, and first baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Kansas City Royals. Brett's 3,154 career hits are the most by any third baseman in major league history, and 16th all-time. Brett is one of four players in MLB history to accumulate 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, and a career .300 batting average with the others being Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Stan Musial. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 on the first ballot.
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Early life and baseball career[link]
Brett was born in Glen Dale, West Virginia. He was the youngest of four sons of a sports-minded family which included Ken, the second oldest, a major league pitcher who had pitched in the 1967 World Series at age 19. Brothers John (eldest) and Bobby had brief careers in the minor leagues. Although his three older brothers were born in Brooklyn, George was born in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Jack & Ethel Brett then moved the family to the Midwest and three years later to El Segundo, a suburb of Los Angeles, just south of Los Angeles International Airport. George grew up hoping to follow in the footsteps of his three older brothers. He graduated from El Segundo High School in 1971 and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round (29th overall) of the 1971 baseball draft. His high school teammate was pitcher Scott McGregor. [1]
Brett began his professional baseball career as a shortstop, but had trouble going to his right defensively and was soon shifted to third base. As a third baseman, his powerful arm remained an asset, and he remained at that spot for more than 15 years. Brett's minor league stops were in Billings, Montana (1971) for Rookie League, San Jose, California (1972) for Single-A, and Omaha, Nebraska in 1973 for Triple-A with the Omaha Royals, batting .291, .274, and .284 respectively. The Royals promoted him to the major leagues on August 2, 1973, when he played in 13 games and was 5 for 40 (.125).
Brett won the starting third base job in 1974, but struggled at the plate until he asked for help from Charlie Lau, the Royals' batting coach. Spending the 1974 All-Star break working together, Lau taught Brett how to protect the entire plate and cover up some holes in his swing that experienced big-league pitchers were exploiting. Armed with this knowledge, Brett developed rapidly as a hitter, and finished the year with a .282 batting average in 113 games.
Brett topped the .300 mark for the first time in 1975, hitting .308, and then won his first batting title in 1976 with a .333 average. The four contenders for the batting title that year were Brett and Royals teammate Hal McRae, and Minnesota Twins teammates Rod Carew and Lyman Bostock. In dramatic fashion, Brett went 2 for 4 in the final game of the season against the Twins, beating out his three rivals, all playing in the same game. His lead over second-place McRae was less than .001. Brett won the title when a fly ball dropped in front of Twins left fielder Steve Brye, bounced on the Royals Stadium AstroTurf and over Brye's head to the wall; Brett circled the bases for an inside-the-park home run. McRae, batting just behind Brett in the line up, grounded out and Brett won his first batting title.
Early career success[link]
From May 8 through May 16, 1976, Brett had 3 or more hits in 6 consecutive games, a Major League record. That year, the Royals won the first of three straight AL West Division titles, beginning a great rivalry with the New York Yankees — whom they faced in the American League Championship Series each of those three years. In the fifth and final game of the 1976 ALCS, Brett hit a three-run homer in the top of the eighth inning to tie the score at six — only to see the Yankees' Chris Chambliss launch a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to give the Yankees a 7–6 win.
A year later, Brett emerged as a power hitter with 22 home runs helping the Royals to another American League Championship Series, 1977. In 1978 Brett batted .294 (the only time between 1976 and 1983 in which he did not bat at least .300) in helping the Royals win a third consecutive American League West title. However, Kansas City once again lost to the Yankees in the ALCS, but not before Brett hit three home runs off Catfish Hunter in Game Three, becoming the second player to hit three home runs in an LCS game (Bob Robertson was the first, having done so in Game 2 of the 1971 NLCS).
Brett followed that up with a successful 1979 season, in which he finished third in AL MVP voting. He became the sixth player in league history to have at least 20 doubles, triples and homers all in one season (42-20-23) and led the league in hits, doubles and triples while batting .329, with an on-base percentage of .376 and a slugging percentage of .563.
1980[link]
All these impressive statistics were just a prelude to 1980, when Brett won the American League MVP and batted .390, a modern record for a third baseman. Brett's batting average was at or above .400 as late in the season as September 19, and the country closely followed his quest to bat .400 for an entire season, a feat which has not been accomplished since Ted Williams in 1941.
Brett's 1980 batting average of .390 is second only to Tony Gwynn's 1994 average of .394 (Gwynn played in 110 games and had 419 at-bats in the strike-shortened season, compared to Brett's 449 at bats in 1980) for the highest single season batting average since 1941. Brett also recorded 118 RBI, while appearing in just 117 games; it is the first instance of a player averaging one RBI per game (in more than 100 games) since Walt Dropo thirty seasons prior. He led the American League in both slugging and on-base percentage.
Brett started out slowly, hitting only .259 in April. In May, he hit .329 to get his season average to .301. In June, the 27 year-old third baseman hit .472 (17-36) to raise his season average to .337, but played his last game for a month on June 10, not returning to the lineup until after the All-Star Break on July 10.
In July, after being off for a month, he played in 21 games and hit .494 (42–85), raising his season average to .390. Brett started a 30-game hitting streak on July 18, which lasted until he went 0-3 on August 19 (the following night he went 3-for-3). During these 30 games Brett hit .467 (57-122). His high mark for the season came a week later, when Brett's batting average was at .407 on August 26, after he went 5-for-5 on a Tuesday night in Milwaukee. He batted .430 for the month of August (30 games), and his season average was at .403 with five weeks to go. For the three hot months of June, July, and August 1980, George Brett played in 60 American League games and hit .459 (111–242), most of it after a return from a monthlong injury. For these 60 games he had 69 RBIs and 14 home runs.
Brett missed another 10 days in early September and hit just .290 for the month. His average was at .400 as late as September 19, but he then had a 4 for 27 slump, and the average dipped to .384 on September 27, with a week to play. For the final week, Brett went 10-for-19, which included going 2 for 4 in the final regular season game on October 4. His season average ended up at .390 (175 hits in 449 at-bats = .389755), and he averaged more than one RBI per game. Brett was the first major league player since 1950 to have more than one RBI per game (90 or more RBIs). Brett led the league in both on-base percentage (.454) and slugging percentage (.664) on his way to capturing 17 of 28 possible first-place votes in the MVP race.[2] Since Al Simmons also batted .390 in 1931 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the only higher averages subsequent to 1931 were by Ted Williams of the Red Sox (.406 in 1941) and Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres (.394 in the strike-shortened 1994 season).
More importantly, the Royals won the American League West, and would face the Eastern champion Yankees in the ALCS.
1980 post-season[link]
In the 1980 post-season, Brett led the Royals to their first American League pennant, sweeping the playoffs in three games from the rival Yankees who had beaten K.C. in the 1976, 1977 and 1978 playoffs. In Game 3, Brett hit a ball well into the third deck of Yankee Stadium off of Yankees closer Goose Gossage. Gossage's previous pitch had been timed at 97 mph, leading ABC broadcaster Jim Palmer to say, "I doubt if he threw that ball 97 miles an hour." A moment later Palmer was given the actual reading of 98. "Well, I said it wasn't 97." Brett then hit .375 in the 1980 World Series, but the Royals lost in six games to the Philadelphia Phillies. During the Series, Brett made headlines after leaving Game 2 in the 6th inning due to hemorrhoid pain. Brett had minor surgery the next day, and in Game 3 returned to hit a home run as the Royals won in 10 innings 4-3. After the game, Brett was famously quoted "...my problems are all behind me."[3] In 1981 he missed two weeks of Spring training to have his hemorrhoids removed.[4]
The Pine Tar Incident[link]
Main article: Pine Tar Incident
The baseball bat used by George Brett in the Pine Tar Incident on July 24, 1983.On July 24, 1983, the Royals played the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. In the top of the ninth inning with two out, Brett hit a two-run homer to put the Royals up 5–4. Upon Brett crossing the plate, Yankees manager Billy Martin cited to the umpires a rule that stated that any foreign substance on a bat could extend no further than 18 inches from the knob. The umpires measured the amount of pine tar, a legal substance used by hitters to improve their grip, on Brett's bat; the pine tar extended about 24 inches. The home plate umpire, Tim McClelland, signaled the player out, ending the game as a Yankees win. An angry Brett charged out of the dugout and was immediately ejected. The Royals protested the game, and American League president Lee MacPhail upheld the protest, reasoning that the bat should have been excluded from future use but the home run should not have been nullified. Amid much controversy, the game was resumed on August 18 from the point of Brett's home run and ended with a Royals win.
1985[link]
In 1985, Brett had another brilliant season in which he helped propel the Royals to their second American League Championship. He batted .335 with 30 home runs and 112 RBI, finishing in the top 10 of the league in 10 different offensive categories. Defensively, he won his only Gold Glove. In the final week of the regular season, he went 9-for-20 at the plate with 7 runs, 5 homers, and 9 RBI in six crucial games, five of them victories, as the Royals closed a gap and won the division title at the end. He was MVP of the 1985 playoffs against the Toronto Blue Jays, with an incredible Game 3. With KC down in the series two games to none, Brett went 4-for-4, homering in his first two at bats against Doyle Alexander, and doubled to the same spot in right field in his third at bat, leading the Royals comeback. Brett then batted .370 in the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals including a four-hit performance in Game 7. The Royals again rallied from a 3–1 deficit to become World Series Champions for the only time in Royals history.
Later career[link]
In 1988, Brett moved across the diamond to first base in an effort to reduce his chances of injury and had another top-notch season with a .306 average, 24 homers and 104 RBI. But after batting just .290 with 16 homers the next year, it looked like his career might be slowing down. He got off to a terrible start in 1990 and at one point even considered retirement. But his manager, former teammate John Wathan, encouraged him to stick it out. Finally, in July, the slump ended and Brett batted .386 for the rest of the season. In September, he caught Rickey Henderson for the league lead, and in a battle down to the last day of the season, captured his third batting title with a .329 mark. This feat made Brett the only major league player to win batting titles in three different decades.
Brett played three more seasons for the Royals, mostly as their designated hitter, but occasionally filling in for injured teammates at first base. He passed the 3,000-hit mark in 1992, though he was picked off by Angel first baseman Gary Gaetti after stepping off the base to start enjoying the moment. Brett retired after the 1993 season; in his final at-bat, he hit a single up the middle against Rangers closer Tom Henke and scored on a home run by now teammate Gaetti. His last game was also notable as being the final game ever played at Arlington Stadium.
Brett's #5 was retired by the Royals on April 7, 1997. His number was the second number retired in Royals history, preceded by former Royals manager, Dick Howser (#10), in 1987. It was followed by second baseman and longtime teammate Frank White's #20 in 1998.
He was voted the Hometown Hero for the Royals in a two-month fan vote. This was revealed on the night of September 27, 2006 in an hour-long telecast on ESPN. He was one of the few players to receive more than 400,000 votes.[5]
Legacy[link]
George Brett's number 5 was retired by the Kansas City Royals in 1994. His 3,154 career hits (2,044 hits actually as a third baseman, with Wade Boggs at 2,788 at the position according to www.baseball-reference.com) are the second most by any third baseman in major league history, and 15th all-time. Baseball historian Bill James regards him as the second-best third baseman of all time, trailing only his contemporary, Mike Schmidt. Brett was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999, with what was then the fourth-highest voting percentage in baseball history (98.2%), trailing only Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, and Ty Cobb. In 2007, Cal Ripken Jr. passed Brett with 98.5% of the vote. His voting percentage was higher than all-time outfielders Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Ted Williams, and Joe DiMaggio. That same year, he ranked Number 55 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and was nominated as a finalist for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. Brett is one of four players in MLB history to accumulate 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, and a career .300 batting average (the others are Stan Musial, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron). Most indicative of his hitting style, Brett is sixth on the career doubles list, with 665 (trailing Tris Speaker, Pete Rose, Stan Musial, Ty Cobb, and Craig Biggio). Combining his superior hitting skill with his great defensive ability and team focus (and humility), George Brett is arguably one of the most complete baseball players of all time.
Post baseball activities[link]
Brett in February 2009.Following the end of his baseball career, Brett became a vice president of the Royals and has worked as a part-time coach, as a special instructor in spring training, filling in as the batting coach, and as a minor league instructor dispatched to help prospects develop. He also runs a baseball equipment and foam-hand company, Brett Bros., with Bobby and, until his death, Ken Brett. He has also lent his name to a restaurant that failed on the Country Club Plaza.
In 1992, Brett married the former Leslie Davenport and they currently reside in the Kansas City suburb of Mission Hills, Kansas. The couple has three children: Jackson (named after his father), Dylan (named after Bob Dylan), and Robin (named after fellow Hall of Famer Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers).[6]
Brett has also continued to raise money for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Brett started to raise money for the Keith Worthington Chapter during his playing career in the mid 1980s.
Team Ownership[link]
In 1998, an investor group headed by Brett and his older brother, Bobby, made an unsuccessful bid to purchase the Kansas City Royals. Brett is the principal owner of the Tri-City Dust Devils, the Single-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.[7] He and his brother Bobby also co-own the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, a Los Angeles Dodgers Single-A partner, and lead ownership groups that control the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League,[8] the West Coast League's Bellingham Bells, and the High Desert Mavericks of the California League.[9]
See also[link]
- List of Major League Baseball Hit Records
- List of Major League Baseball doubles records
- List of top 300 Major League Baseball home run hitters
- List of major league players with 2,000 hits
- List of Major League Baseball players with 400 doubles
- List of Major League Baseball players with 100 triples
- List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 runs
- List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 RBIs
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career stolen bases
- 3000 hit club
- 20–20–20 club
- Hitting for the cycle
- List of Major League Baseball batting champions
- List of Major League Baseball doubles champions
- List of Major League Baseball triples champions
References[link]
- ^ Sports Illustrated - "Love and Hate in El Segundo" - Jack Brett & his sons - 1981-08-17
- ^ Baseball Awards Voting for 1980 - Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ "Memories fill Kauffman Stadium". mlb.com. March 5, 2009. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090305&content_id=3921596.
- ^ "Brett in Hospital for Surgery". New York Times. March 1, 1981. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0DE2DC1439F932A35750C0A967948260.
- ^ "Brett named Royals Hometown Hero". MLB.com. September 27, 2006. http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060927&content_id=1686268&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc.
- ^ "Hall of Famer Brett doesn't trust Clemens, upset by 'roids". CNN. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/danpatrick/blog/64703/index.html.
- ^ "Tri-City Dust Devils: About". http://tricity.dustdevils.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t460. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
- ^ From MLB to CHL - Sportsnet.ca
- ^ George Brett, Brother To Buy Another Team in Minors ESPN, March 17, 2009
External links[link]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics at Baseball-Almanac.com
- George Brett at the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Persondata Name Brett, George Alternative names Brett, George Howard; Brett, George H. Short description American professional baseball player, third baseman, designated hitter Date of birth May 15, 1953 Place of birth Glen Dale, West Virginia, United States Date of death Place of death http://wn.com/George_Brett
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