- Audio CD (1 Jun 1999)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Extra tracks
- Label: Sony Bmg
- ASIN: B00000I2TC
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Mini-Disc | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Jesus to a Child | |||
| 2. Father Figure | |||
| 3. Careless Whisper | |||
| 4. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - Elton John, George Michael | |||
| 5. You Have Been Loved | |||
| 6. Kissing a Fool | |||
| 7. I Can't Make You Love Me | |||
| 8. Heal the Pain | |||
| 9. Moment with You | |||
| 10. Desafinado - Astrud Gilberto, George Michael | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Outside | |||
| 2. Fastlove | |||
| 3. Too Funky | |||
| 4. Freedom 90 | |||
| 5. Star People 97 | |||
| 6. Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' Stone | |||
| 7. I Want Your Sex, Pt. 2 | |||
| 8. Monkey | |||
| 9. Spinning the Wheel | |||
| 10. Waiting for That Day | |||
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Since the break-up of teen duo Wham! in 1986, George Michael has constantly had to reinvent himself as a credible master of various musical styles. Ladies And Gentlemen charts this journey, from his duets with pop elite such as Aretha Franklin ("I Knew You Waiting (For Me)") and Elton John ("Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"), to dance floor classics such as "Too Funky" and "Fastlove" and bleak, evocative numbers such as "Jesus To A Child" and "A Different Corner". The songs are arranged on two complementing discs: the slower, ballady productions are on the first disc ("for the heart"), and the more dancey, poppy numbers are on the second ("for the feet"). The compilation also includes three tracks specially recorded for the album, most notably his duet with Mary J Blige on the Stevie Wonder classic "As". --John Galilee
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a gem of an album this is!!! Disc one has all the ballads and the second disc contains the dance tracks. "Jesus To a Child" is just beautiful and sung with such emotion. "A Different Corner" is my personal favourite and it moves me every time I hear it. "You Have Been Loved", "Kissing a Fool" and "One More Try" are classic ballads which are all simply superb. "Cowboys And Angels" is fabulous and George's cover of "I Can't Make You Love Me" is just wonderful. The dance tracks are equally as good. "Fastlove", "Outside" and "Spinning The Wheel" are just great 'feel good' tracks. "Somebody To Love" recorded live with Queen is the highlight of the second disc, George really gives this song something, turn this track up loud to get the full effect!! Of course there are so many other classic songs on this album...."Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with Elton John, "Faith" and "Careless Whisper"... the list is endless!! It has something on it for everybody so buy it and see for yourself. It is a classic, timeless album that demonstrates excellent songwriting skills, the sheer talent and the versatility of the man that is George Michael.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Its been over 20 years since George Michael burst onto the scene with the ultra succesful pop duo Wham! George's silky smooth voice and unrivalled songwriting seperated Wham from the rest of the brit pop groups of the early eighties. When Wham! broke up in 1986 few would have guessed how succesful Michaels breakthrough solo album would have been. Faith sold over 10 million copies world wide. Its mixture or r&b rhythms and heart felt ballads struck a chord with fans all over the world. It even managed to top the charts in America- the most competitive and prestigious music chart in the world. So George had become perhaps the worlds biggest pop star. But something was missing- respect. His follow up album Listen Without Prejudice was a declararion of his superior songwriting abilities and flawless voice. George Michael had made a conscious decision to distance himself from the superficial side of the music world. He longed for respect and for people to appreciate just how talented he really is. With Ladies and Gentlemen, he manages to fulfill his ambition. The double c.d contains some of the best pop songs of the last twenty years.Yet to simply call George Michael a pop star does not do him justice. His voice is the best in the industry today and his songwriting skills transcend the confines of the pop market. the ballads on the first disc are timeless classics which once heard are never forgotten. The second disc is packed with flawless pop songs which vibrate with raw energy. I recomend everyone to buy this album. It is without a doubt the greatest album of the nineties.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I would never have bought this CD myself as I am not a big George Michael fan but I was really surprised when I listened to it after someone bought it for me as a present. It really is a great CD to listen to and I play it often. It is mainly split into two sections: the more serious, slow, moving songs like Jesus To A Child and Careless Whisper then the more funky stuff like Faith, Freedon and Outside. There are two tracks on this CD that are my absolute favourites which are Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me recorded with Elton John and Somebody To Love recorded with Queen. There also many others which are just as enjoyable. All-in-all a really great CD.
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still hasnt arrived
ordcerd to be deliverd for friends birthday end of november didnt arrive emailed by seller with a apology and a replacemnet and guess what that hasnt arrived either
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