George Michael locked a treasure in a vault for nearly forty years and we are finally getting the key. This is not some fuzzy old home video from a basement. It is a masterpiece filmed on expensive 35mm cameras that shows him at the very peak of his powers in 1988.
He was only twenty four years old when these cameras caught him in Paris. He was trying to prove he was more than just a kid from a pop duo. He wears that famous leather jacket and sings with a voice that sounds like pure gold. It is a story of a young man becoming a legend right before our eyes.
You have to see how clear he looks in the new footage before it hits the big screen. Click the link to see the first look at this musical miracle.
George Michael: The Faith Tour (Teaser)
People are already losing their minds over this discovery. One viewer said that if this is a full concert, it is the most significant release for 1980s music fans. Another fan mentioned that they have been waiting for this specific show forever.
It feels like a piece of history has been given back to us. Everyone remembers where they were when they first heard his music and now we get to go back.
That same 1988 magic is what made the world fall in love with his soulful sound. While we wait for the movie, there are other ways to see how he grew as a performer over the years. You can see the difference between the young star in Paris and the seasoned professional he became.
George Michael – Faith Tour 1988
This second look shows the incredible scale of what he built during that era. It explains how he became the only British man to ever get four number one hits from just one album. The crowds in these clips are massive and you can hear them screaming for every word. It is a beautiful reminder of why he is one of the best selling artists of all time.
George Michael had a way of making every person in a stadium feel like he was singing just to them. His voice was a gift that he shared with the world until the very end. He was a true genius who changed music history forever. Follow George Michael on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.