Did you know George Michael’s dad was very strict about money, even after the family moved to a nice suburban house? The superstar never took things for granted because his father made him work for everything. George remembered that his very early life was right in the center of North London. His parents first ran a fish and chip shop, then lived above a laundrette.
This memory is shared by the adult George Michael in a rare 2009 interview. But while he talks, we see home movies of him as a small boy. This is why this clip feels so special. We hear the famous singer’s voice, but we see the kid who did not know he would be famous. This shows how hard he worked to achieve his dream.
George Michael talks about his childhood
Fans loved hearing this story. One viewer said they were happy George made it big and took care of his family and friends, which is how Wham! started. Another comment called him “down to earth, generous, mega talented, and beautiful.” Many agreed that he’s a humble person who never forgot where he came from.
In the interview, George Michael talks about his musical journey and one of his favourite songs, “Delilah.” He said his own music ended up somewhere between the soulful sound of The Supremes and the dramatic style of Tom Jones. That mix of drama and soul is what made his music unique later on.
“Delilah” — Tom Jones
“Delilah” is a very famous song from 1968. It tells a dark story of a man who finds out his girlfriend, Delilah, was cheating on him. The man gets very angry and kills her. The song is a theatrical tune. It uses a lot of horns and strings to make the music feel dramatic and big. Tom Jones sang it with a very powerful voice. George Michael talks about how he took inspiration from the making of this song.
The best way to see the full journey of George Michael is to watch more videos from his archive. Learn more about the boy who wrote many songs. Follow George Michael on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You will see why his emotional music still means so much to people today.