George Michael did not just release an album in 1987; he set off a bomb in pop music. The album, Faith, featured six massive hit songs. Before this, he was part of the fun duo Wham!, but this new music showed he was ready to be taken seriously as a solo artist.
He made a massive change from the bright colors and feathered hair of his old band. Now, George was wearing a cool leather jacket, had a little beard, and sang with a deeper, more soulful voice. The songs explored grown-up topics like desire in “I Want Your Sex” and complex love in “Father Figure,” proving he was much more than a teen idol.
George is talking about the Faith album.
Fans immediately loved the significant shift. One viewer said they still remember feeling “a bit scandalised” by the explicit songs but were utterly mesmerized by the album. Another person commented that he “blew Wham! out of the water” with this debut. It showed everyone that George Michael was truly one of the greatest songwriters in pop music.
The album showed how versatile he was, moving from rockabilly on the title track to deep R&B, but one song stood out for its distinctiveness. This track was his way of defining his new solo image, showing he could sing any style of music he wanted, and that was a beautiful thing to hear.
George Michael – Kissing A Fool (Remastered) (Official Video)
That special song was “Kissing a Fool,” a soft, elegant jazz ballad that sounded like a 1940s standard. George sang the whole thing a cappella in one take, proving his vocal skills were real. The sad song spoke about a love that failed because of his celebrity status.
George Michael’s entire journey, from fun pop star to serious music maker, is a fantastic story of growth. Follow George Michael on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep celebrating the music that redefined pop history.