George Michael - Songs from the Last Century
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Track List: Songs from the Last Century
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- Brother Can You Spare A Dime
- Roxanne
- You've Changed
- My Baby Just Cares For Me
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Miss Sarajevo
- I Remember You
- Secret Love
- Wild Is The Wind
- Where Or When
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Album Details: Songs from the Last Century
- Release Date:
- 12/14/1999
- Label:
- Virgin Records Us
- UPC:
- 724384874025
User Reviews: Songs from the Last Century
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A vocal masterpiece of a truly mature ar
, July 18, 2003Reviewer: Biruta F - See all Biruta F's reviews -
Songs From The Last Century-GM
, November 19, 2003Reviewer: christinarobbins03 - See all christinarobbins03's reviewsPros: It's a classic
Cons: Will there be a new one soon?
This is truly George Michael's best work yet. I have been a long time fan of his work and still listen to his other works such as "Faith" and "Older". He is truly one of the best recording artists in music history. Hopefully, it won't be too long before we hear from him again.
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Pro Reviews: Songs from the Last Century
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Unlike many covers albums, Songs From the Last Century is a cohesive, enjoyable diversion. With the help of co-producer Phil Ramone, George Michael has crafted a warm, intimate album built around a small combo of piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Orchestras, big bands, harps, and, on one occasion, a rock band, augment the basic combo, yet the flourishes never change the essential, close-knit nature of the group. For the first time ever, Michael sounds relaxed. He's laying back, singing songs he loves, not worrying about chart success, and the end result is quite fetching, even if it isn't perfect. The main flaw with Songs From the Last Century is that it's so smooth, it's occasionally a little sleepy, a trait that's emphasized by Michael's fairly predictable taste in covers -- "Brother Can You Spare a Dime," "My Baby Just Cares for Me," and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," among others. Nevertheless, he does bring style and sophistication to these standards, even such often-covered yet still difficult tunes as "Wild as the Wind." When his selections are idiosyncratic -- whether it's a jazzy reading of "Roxanne," the brassy "Secret Love," the little-remembered "I Remember You," or a revelatory reading of "Miss Sarajevo," a song commonly dismissed as a U2 side project -- the album is delightful. Certainly, Songs From the Last Century isn't a major work; it's a way for Michael to decompress and have some fun, and the diehards that stuck with him through the turbulent '90s are likely to be charmed. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide |
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Yorgos Kyriatou Panayioutou (George Michael) achieved fame in the duo Wham in his native U.K. in 1982. Through 1986, he and his partner, Andrew Ridgeley, scored hit after hit in a variety of styles from rap to up-tempo pop to slow ballads. As songwri...Full George Michael Biography
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The selection of songs provides for a smooth and fun listening experience.
The vocal sound - album truly reveals the range and ability of George's voice. Outstanding. The mood of the album - lyrical, but you can just hear George enjoying the singing. Although the songs are of jazz/blues type, George manages to maintain his-only funky style without any popmusic frills.
"Songs From the Last Century" is a dusted-off and polished-to-sparkle classics, done by the voice of a truly talented singer. A must for a mature music lover! ...