Did you know that George Michael made a significant change with his 1990 album? He had sold so many records before, but now he wanted to make music differently. He released a song called “Waiting For That Day” as a single. This song did not sound like his older hits. This is because he wanted people to focus on the lyrics and the music, not just his looks.
The song is about pursuing a more profound truth. The theme is the pain of losing someone and the slow journey to recovery. It also talks about how hard it is to be honest about yourself when everyone is watching. George Michael did not want to make a song just for the charts; he wanted it to be real and meaningful to people.
George Michael – Waiting for That Day (Audio)
Fans love this song because it shows that George Michael was a pop star. One person said he was “grossly underrated as a songwriter,” and his songs “will continue to do well. Another viewer felt it was a “hidden gem of a masterpiece.” The song makes listeners feel close to George Michael and his true artistic self.
This new kind of songwriting came with a fresh sound. George Michael took a famous drum beat from James Brown’s “Funky Drummer” and slowed it down. He then mixed this funk rhythm with acoustic folk guitar and old 1960s keyboard sounds. This mix of different styles was very new for him.
35 years ago today, George released ‘Waiting For That Day’ as the second single from Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1
The song is even more special because it ends with a reference to the Rolling Stones. He sings the line “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” and because of this, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards got a writing credit. To show how serious he was about the music, the song’s video was just studio footage. George Michael wanted people to see the work and the craft, not just the celebrity.
This song is a perfect example of his journey. It showed everyone that George Michael cared most about artistic honesty. He was willing to risk being less famous to make the music he truly believed in. Follow George Michael on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep celebrating his music that touches the heart.