Did you know one of the most famous fashion moments in pop music was an accident? George Michael released his single “Faith” in October 1987. This song was the second hit from his first solo album. It got to number 1 on the Billboard chart and was the top-selling single of 1988 in the United States.
George Michael created his famous look for the music video. He wore a black leather jacket, cool sunglasses, and blue jeans, playing a guitar next to a jukebox. A secret detail is that he wore a glove because he hurt his hand on the guitar’s new strings. He said there was blood, so he put on the glove to cover his injury.
#OnThisDay in 1987, George released ‘Faith’ as a single
Fans remember this song and his style dearly. One viewer said they were only fifteen in 1987 and still love his music today. Another person called George a genius with a perfect voice and iconic style. His dedication to filming the video, even with a bleeding hand, shows his steadfast commitment to his craft.
This song gave the world a new, mature George Michael after his time with Wham! He showed a confident, rocking side. But sometimes, even the most self-assured star has moments of doubt and deep feeling. This is shown in another special song from the same album.
George Michael – One More Try
Another song from the album, “One More Try,” is a slow, deeply felt ballad. It shows George Michael’s soft, emotional voice, which could be almost like a whisper. The song is about being scared of love after being hurt before and asking for one more chance. Its honest feeling made it a third No. 1 hit for the album.
George Michael had a gift for sharing real, human feelings through his music. He gave us great pop hits and also tender, simple ballads that made us all feel less alone. Follow the official George Michael pages on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep celebrating his music journey.