JAKARTA - Works that are stuck from the late George Michael and Elton John have the potential to be released to the public. The song titled This Kind Of Love was recorded in the 1990s and has been dormant for more than three decades.
Meanwhile, George Michael's former manager, Andros Georgiou, revealed his plans to complete and release the song to the public.
"Elton came to record a song called 'This Kind Of Love'. I have George's vocal recording and Elton's vocals, so my dream is to combine them into one whole track," Georgiou said, quoting The Sun, Thursday, July 23.
Georgiou explained that the recording process for the vocals of the two singers was carried out separately. Currently, he is trying to get official permission from Elton John so that the final production process can be completed immediately.
"I had to ask Elton's permission to incorporate their vocal recordings. I'm pretty sure Elton would agree because he was so blown away by the song and has always been a huge George supporter," he added.
In addition to storing the song's recording, Georgiou also admitted to holding exclusive interview recordings with Elton John that have never been aired on any media. In the interview, the "Rocket Man" singer expressed his deep admiration for George Michael's figure.
The relationship between George Michael and Elton John is indeed very close throughout their careers. Both maestros have shaken the world's entertainment stage with a duet performance at the Live Aid charity concert in 1985.
The collaboration continued with the 1991 stage version of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which topped the UK and US charts.
For information, George Michael breathed his last on December 25, 2016, due to heart and liver disease. The departure of the Greek-Cypriot singer left a deep sadness for the public and colleagues in the global music industry.
Since the departure of the "Careless Whisper" singer, Elton John has consistently paid tribute to his friend's dedication and musical legacy. In a public statement after the sad news spread, Elton praised George as an extraordinary musician.
"He was one of the most brilliant songwriters this country has ever produced, and certainly one of the best vocalists of all time. I will miss his music, and most of all, his humanity," said Elton John.
Emotional tribute was delivered again by Elton John when he was the main performer on the Glastonbury Festival stage in 2023. In front of tens of thousands of spectators, he presented the song "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" to commemorate his friend's 60th birthday.
George Michael's legacy also continues to be recognized by the international music industry. At the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, his duet partner in the WHAM! group, Andrew Ridgeley, received an Academy Fellowship award on behalf of the late George Michael.
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