George Michael was a true music star. He did not just sing songs; he wrote almost all of them. This is why he knew a perfect pop song when he heard one. He was in “awe” of one track that felt totally complete. He knew it would be a huge hit right away. This song was ‘Don’t You Want Me’ by the band The Human League.
Michael called the song “commercial perfection.” He first heard it when he was still in school. He saw how well-made the music was, describing it as “symmetrical and poppy.” He said it “could not fail.” It proves that one music master saw the genius work of another. He felt it was a cool record, even though it was so catchy.
Human League – Don’t You Want Me (1982) • TopPop
When this news came out, George Michael’s fans loved it. They often said they liked that he gave credit to other artists. One viewer said it was nice to hear him praise other writers. Another fan wrote that Michael always understood the math of a great pop tune.
Michael’s love for ‘Don’t You Want Me’ shows how music always talks to other musicians. Just like he learned from The Human League, his own work has inspired countless others. His song ‘Careless Whisper’ is an excellent example of this. It came out in 1984 and became a worldwide slow-dance favorite.
George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)
‘Careless Whisper’ became a hit across 25 countries. The song’s smooth saxophone solo is one of the most famous sounds in pop history. Future singers and songwriters will definitely study this track. They will hear its sad honesty and perfect melody. It might be the next song that a future master calls “perfection.”
George Michael left behind music that will teach new artists forever. His songs always felt honest and deep. He told his own story through his voice. Follow the official George Michael pages on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can still feel his genius today and find out why his music will always matter.