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The George Michael News from February 2002
February 28, 2002
George Michael Gets Freeeky
Welcome to all the new fans visiting our site (and as always a big thank you
to all the regulars!)
"George Michael
Gets Freeeky" and "George Michael's
New Video" include information on the new video. "Freeeked
Out" includes photos of the video.
If you've seen the new video, tell us what you think in the message
board.
For those of you in the U.S., start requesting that MTV
plays the entire video for us!
Apologies
Apologies go out to all the Yogfans who sent in the times for the premiere of
"Freeek" after I published the news for yesterday.
Unfortunately, a girl's gotta work, and I couldn't update the news. :-(
Today in Entertainment History
Wow, 16 years ago today, Wham!
broke up. I feel old.
Bland Debut from 'Pop Idol' a Sure Hit
Hey, I think "Bland
Debut from 'Pop Idol' a Sure Hit" slams George too!
TV critic's Choice for Feb. 26
This TV critic
is going to be disappointed that he doesn't find out what Andrew is up to during
the True Hollywood Story on George.
Hitting the Right Royal Notes
George's friendship with Princess Diana is mentioned in "Hitting the
Right Royal Notes."
February 27, 2002
Advance Order "Freeek"
You can now place an advance order for Freeek
or Freeek [CD 2].
Both singles will be released on March 18th in the U.K.
True Hollywood Story - What Did You Think?
True Hollywood Story premiered yesterday in the U.S., and the big surprise
was the large clip of "Freeek" at the end. The video was also
shown during E! News Daily, which repeats today at 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m.,
and 8:30 a.m.
Tell us what you think in the message
board.
Freeek Video
Yogfans have told us the premiere dates for "Freeek" in various
countries.
- Craig tells us that British fans will be able to see "Freek" on Channel 4
on February 27 at 11:15.
- Melanie tells us that German fans will be able to see "Freeek"
on February 28 on PRO7 at 20.13.
- Nils tells us that Dutch fans can see it on the Dutch RTL4 program RTL Boulevard on the
February 27. 18H30.
- Wim tells us that Belgian fans can see it in on February 27 at 7.30 a.m.
My Latest Obsession
The writer of "My
Latest Obsession?" says he was "attached to two chalkstripe suits
that had been made for me by a tailor in Kentish Town, north London, Chris
Ruocco - a former boxer who had made clothes for the likes of George
Michael."
Ideal Boss?
Who do British employees say would be their ideal
boss? "Those surveyed said that the ideal boss would have the
face of actor George Clooney, the body of David Beckham, the hair of George
Michael, the humour of Billy Connolly, the dress sense of comic curmudgeon Jack
Dee and the charisma of suave actor Sean Connery.
They Conquered Britain with Hit Show
"They
Conquered Britain with Hit Show" discusses George's chances of hitting
No 1 hit. The conclusion? "Chances of No 1 hit: Unlikely to
break the appeal of young Gareth (Gates)."
Stars in their Eyes
For Stars
in their Eyes, "Walsall plumber Wayne Dilks will become George Michael."
Brits and Misses
"Brits and
Misses" says "less classy rivals (at the Brits) looked like extras
from George Michael's new video, Freeek."
February 26, 2002
True Hollywood Story
Don't forget to watch the George Michael True
Hollywood Story airing today.
Channel 4
George is front page news on Channel 4. It
has a special
page on George, which includes a video clip, a song clip, a chance to win a
signed copy of "Freeek."
DotMusic Headline Story
DotMusic's article on George is the second story in the DotMusic
weekly mailing list.
Big-time Billy
Fourteen-year-old Billy Gilman is trying to position his album with
"Earth, Wind & Fire horns, George Michael and Michael Bolton vocal
parts, songs like Celine Dion," according to "Big-time
Billy."
The Girls are Still on Top
I just like how this is worded:
Keren of Bananarama "now lives with Andrew Ridgeley, George
Michael's Wham!" I think it's missing a word. You can read more
about Bananarama in "The
Girls are Still on Top."
Anti-fur Ad
George is once again noted for his anti-fur ad in
"Frosty
Reception for Kate as She Steps out in Fur" and "Her
Friends Won't Like It."
February 25, 2002
Freeek Video
Do you know when the video for "Freeek" is premiering in your
country? Let us know.
- Craig tells us that British fans will be able to see "Freek" on Channel 4
on February 27 at 11:15.
- Melanie tells us that German fans will be able to see "Freeek"
on February 28 on PRO7 at 20.13.
True Hollywood Story
George is frontpage news on E!
You can now find out more about his True
Hollywood Story airing on Tuesday.
The Great Ginger Property Monopoly
George's residence is mentioned in "The Great Ginger Property
Monopoly."
February 24, 2002
Getting the Sounds Out
"Getting
the Sounds Out" contains information on an online resource for indie
gay and lesbian musicians.
Vännernas kamp för att rädda Whitney Houston
"Vännernas
kamp för att rädda Whitney Houston" appears to talk about George's
duet with Whitney.
February 23, 2002
On Demand
"Freeek" is listed as "Track
4 On Demand" for Radio 1. Make sure to request it! As of
the February 21 listing, "Freeek" is has moved from the B
list to the A list for Radio 1.
Robbery
Here are more articles on the robbery:
2002 YogMael Honours
The sixth annual YogMael Honours are underway. The awards are voted by
the members of the Yogmael mailing list. To vote, you must be a Yogmael
member. Yogmael was the first George Michael mailing list on the Internet.
For more information on Yogmael, visit members.aol.com/Yogmael/
or write to yogmael@aol.com.
February 22, 2002
Short Video Clip of "Freeek"
YOGfriend Angelo points us to "New
George Michael Video," which includes a short clip of "Freeek."
Also, a video clip of "Freeek" is available at this Polydor
site.
George Michael: E! True Hollywood Story
George
Michael: E! True Hollywood Story
Premiere: Feb. 26, 8 p.m. ET/PT
A pinch of pop stardom, a dash of rock 'n' roll scandal and--Wham!--you've
got the inside scoop on one of the '80s biggest pop stars.
This one-hour episode takes a look at the life and career of Grammy winner
George Michael - from his days in the pop duo "Wham!" to his
controversial solo career and eventual emergence as an openly gay celebrity.
Exclusive interviews include Rob Kahane, Michael's former manager, contributing
editor of Rolling Stone David Wild and media relations director of GLAAD, Scott
Seomin, amongst others. Also featured are archival interviews with Michael.
It repeats on March 3 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Catching Up with the Message Board
If you don't regularly read the Yours Only George message
board, you might be missing out on some news. Here's a recap from the
last few days:
- Gaters
posted that the video will premiere on Channel 4 on February 27 at 11:15
p.m.
- Ioggie
posted a link to an article from The
Sun on George's video, which includes a photo of George.
- Malice
posted that George has two albums (Faith and Older) on the Top 1000 Albums
of All Time at www.ultimatecharts.com.
Mein George Michael
I was just looking at the traffic on the site and noticed a link from this
article "Mein
George Michael." It seems to be about Songs from the Last
Century.
February 21, 2002
Aston Martin Recovered
A Yogfan sent us a link to "George Michael
Burgled," which gives more details about the robbery. George's £80,000 Aston Martin DB7
has now been recovered.
Roban al Cantante George Michael en su Residencia de Londres
Melanie points us to Spanish Hello article: "Roban
al Cantante George Michael en su Residencia de Londres."
You can also find articles here:
George Michael Outside
In all the Freeek-frenzy, I forgot to post the link to a new George Michael
fan-created site called George
Michael Outside. It includes MP3 files, Wham!/George Michael
singles/CDs, photos, lyrics, links, and more!
Freeek -nyt fra George Michael
"Freeek -nyt fra
George Michael" is a link I posted a few days ago. Tommy has
translated the article for us!
Desperation amongst George Michael-fans (and we're quite a few) is rising. GM hasn't offered anything new since the end of 1999, and that was "only"
Songs From The Last Century. "Only" in the sense, that it wasn't any new songs
written by GM, but only covers.
But brothers and sisters, it's looking bright!
As we've written before, GM has made quite an unusual deal with Universal, which has been given the chance to show the singer, that they're capable of
promoting his new single "Freeek!" to his satisfaction.
George Michael hasn't been satisfied with his previous record-companies. He didn't feel they would be exposing his talents in the right way.
Now Universal has been given the chance, and if it's done well, they will be given the opportunity to release his
next album, which is expected in the late summer.
Freeek! is momentarily being played on radios across the country. Also Jubii Hit Radio is playing the song - every second hour from February 5th.
Tune in, turn on, drop out!
Jubii Musik has had the opportunity to listen to it in advance (over the phone), and boy, you better be ready. Freeek! is George Michael at his best and
most funky. A very consistent, kind of monotone rhythm with a vocal that reminds
me of for example 'I Want Your Sex' is what Freeek! is all about.
The song could have been by Michael Jackson, and it's funky rhythm isn't at all surprising, since our
friend George Michael has been working with our French darlings Daft Punk.
Freeek's commercial release date is March 18th.
By the way, GM-fans should look forward to the new video, which cost about 20 million danish kroners (£2m).
In the video George Michael is dressed in a dentist-outfit and is surrounded by 100 dancers.
We hardly can wait!
NOTE: This was written by Danish music-journalist Dan Rachlin. Obviously this was all before the radio-release of
Freeek!. Mr. Rachlin has been a long-time fan of GM, and should deserve credit for his effort to promote GM in every way
possible.
February 20, 2002
Romance in the Air
"Romance in the
Air" has a positive review of George's contribution to the CD
compilation Hugs & Kisses.
Fake Bono In Pulps New Single Video
George's lookalike gets some more press in "Fake Bono In Pulps New Single Video."
High-flier Buys His Wife Pounds 5m Jet for Her Birthday
George has been a client of lawyer Gerald Kean, according to "High-flier
Buys His Wife Pounds 5m Jet for Her Birthday."
This Day in Music
Wham!'s historic trip to China is noted in "This Day in Music."
February 19, 2002
Raiders Take Everything They Want
Here are more articles on the robbery:
Freeek!
Here are more article on "Freeek!"
February 18, 2002
George Michael's House Robbed
Here are more articles on the robbery of George's house:
February 17, 2002
Raiders Take George Michael's £80,000 Aston Martin
Wednesday was not a good day for George: "Raiders
Take George Michael's £80,000 Aston Martin."
Freeek -nyt fra George Michael
"Freeek -nyt fra
George Michael" is an article on "Freeek."
The Mean Fiddler
"The
Mean Fiddler" is possibly talking about George's stubble?
100 Most Shocking Moments in Rock 'N' Roll
Don't miss "100
Most Shocking Moments in Rock 'N' Roll" on February 19, 2002, at 12:30
a.m. George comes in at #28.
February 16, 2002
The Incurable Collector
A&E's
"The Incurable Collector" includes a segment on what George
Michael paid for the piano that John Lennon used to write "Imagine"
on. It airs today from 11 a.m. to noon.
Elton and David are Most Romantic Gays
Alas, George and Kenny came in second as "romantic
same sex couple."
Barry White
George Michael and Barry
White. Definitely no comparison!
Mica Paris
Singer Mica
Paris says: "When Prince and George Michael try to fight back, the
public can't understand what they've got to be angry about, but unless you own
your own material you tend to make a lot of money for other people and not see
too much of it yourself."
The High Price of Privacy
George's celebrity status is mentioned in "The
High Price of Privacy."
February 15, 2002
Pop Idol
The Pop Idol articles with comparisons to George keep rolling in:
'Parties? I'd rather be Marinating the Tofu'
George's contribution to an anti-fur commercial is noted in "'Parties? I'd rather be
Marinating the Tofu'."
February 14, 2002
Elton John and Partner Named Britain's Most Romantic Gay Couple
Just in time for Valentine's Day: George Michael and Kenny Goss came in
second place for Britain's most romantic same sex
couples, according to "Elton John and
Partner Named Britain's Most Romantic Gay Couple."
New Pulp Video to Feature Celebrity Lookalikes
Looks like George's lookalike got some work recently:
Freeek Articles
The following are Italian articles on "Freeek."
February 13, 2002
Freeek or Unique
YOGfriend Angelo points us to "Freeek
or Unique," an article on Pop Idol finalist Gareth Gates going head to
head with George in the singles charts. This article seems to be based on The
Sun article, "Now
Gareth Takes on George."
George Michael Returns, "Freeeks" Out
"George
Michael Returns, 'Freeeks' Out" is GayWired.com's take on George's new
single. Make sure to post your comments.
Will Becomes Certain Pop Idol
"The new George Michael," Will Young, gets more press in:
The Incurable Collector
A&E's
"The Incurable Collector" includes a segment on what George
Michael paid for the piano that John Lennon used to write "Imagine"
on. It airs Saturday, February 16, from 11 a.m. to noon.
February 12, 2002
DotMusic Headline Story
DotMusic's article on George is the top story in the DotMusic
weekly mailing list.
George Michael Makes a Million Pound Video
"George
Michael Makes a Million Pound Video" includes information from The
Sun article on George's new video.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Piano Auctioned Online
"Michael
Jackson's 'Thriller' Piano Auctioned Online" says, "Boyzone's
Ronan Keating paid £25,000 for George Michael's grand piano earlier this year."
The Girl from Versace
Donatella Versace's clientele includes George Michael. See more in
"The
Girl from Versace."
Will Is Surprise Winner of Pop Idol
William Young has been called the next George Michael, according to "Will
Is Surprise Winner of Pop Idol."
Kalilily Time
Older is a good match for Nia fitness, according to Kalilily
Time.
I Hate Music
The George and Missy Elliot "duet" is someone's idea of a nightmare.
February 11, 2002
The Next George Michael
The media are always talking about the "next George Michael."
This
article points out: "The fact is, however, there's been no new
George Michael since George Michael himself." Amen.
Who'd Wannabe a Willabe?
George Michael gets a mention in the article critical of today's willabes --
"Who'd
Wannabe a Willabe?"
Pop Idol: Your Views
The BBC has a page
with views on the winner of Pop Idol. George, of course, is mentioned.
Pop Princess
"Pop
Princess" starts out: "Separated at birth: George Michael and
Princess Diana" and continues with a list of Princess Diana's musical
favorites.
Hugs & Kisses
"Kissing a Fool" is on the new compilation Hugs
& Kisses.
February 10, 2002
Back to the '80s
George and hair mousse are linked in "Back
to the '80s."
This Day in History
On
February 9, 1985, "Careless Whisper" topped the charts in the U.S.
February 9, 2002
Get UR Freeek On
"Get
UR Freeek On" includes a little more information on the video for
"Freeek." It also includes a sample of "Freeek."
(Thanks to Anonymous!)
Freeek! George e il sesso ai tempi di Internet
"Freeek! George e il sesso ai tempi di Internet"
is an Italian article on Freeek. (Thanks to Anonymous!)
Why Pop Idol Boys Have More Fun
"Why Pop Idol
Boys Have More Fun" says some great things about George as a pop idol.
Finest Walk Songs
"I Knew You Were Waiting for Me" makes this list of the "Finest
Walk Songs."
February 8, 2002
Freeek
Well, the Freeek information is starting to roll in:
February 7, 2002
George song's £1m video
YOGfriend Ioggie posted the following link -- George song's £1m video
-- in the message board.
George Michael: Ancora Scandoloso
"George
Michael: Ancora Scandoloso" is an Italian article about "Freeek."
Universal Records Aims High with New E-marketing Drive
George is mentioned as a Universal Records' act in "Universal Records
Aims High with New E-marketing Drive."
Nothing Can Take Win Away
George Michael's 5 o'clock shadow is mentioned in "Nothing
Can Take Win Away."
February 6, 2002
"Freeek"
First, welcome to all our new visitors! Traffic on Yours Only George in the
last month has tripled in anticipation of the new single. For those of you
still wanting to hear the song, the official site has a short clip of
"Freeek."
Il ritorno Com'è caldo il nuovo George Michael
YOGfriend Ioggie sends us "Il ritorno
Com'è caldo il nuovo George Michael."
Knobby's Review
You can read Knobby's original review
of "Freeek" and the English
translation.
The Verdict?
So what are the fans saying about "Freeek"? Join in the message
board discussion.
February 5, 2002
"Freeek"
"Freeek" will hit the UK radio waves today at 8:10 a.m. so check out CapitalFM
and the official site. More
information is available at:
Freeek Lyrics
Gaters has posted the lyrics to "Freeek" in the message
board.
Why Pop Singer's Solo Clip Was Axed
Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes is being compared to George Michael in
"Why
Pop Singer's Solo Clip Was Axed."
R&B Love Songs
George Michael is featured on R&B
Love Songs.
Singsation
"Singsation"
notes that George has used hypnosis.
February 4, 2002
It's a Chin Thing
George Michael's facial hair gets creamed in "It's a
Chin Thing."
We're Busy Doing Nothing
George's new house is mentioned in "We're
Busy Doing Nothing."
February 3, 2002
George's £2m Video's a Driller
George as a dentist? Find out more in "George's £2m
Video's a Driller."
Today In History for Friday, February 1, 2002
On February 1, 1992, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" topped the
charts. More information is available at: "Today In History for Friday, February 1, 2002."
February 2, 2002
Top of the Flops
George's new record deal is noted in "Top
of the Flops."
Trainer
Uses Horse Sense to Stay Ahead of the Field
Jack Panos (George's father) and his horses are mentioned in
"Trainer
Uses Horse Sense to Stay Ahead of the Field."
February 1, 2002
Netjetters
Well, it's nice to know that "the George Michael toilet" is on the
Hollywood tour. Read more in "Netjetters."
Where Looks can Thrill
George Michael frequents the Fermes de Marie, according to
"Where
Looks can Thrill."
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