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Personnel includes: George Michael, Elton John, Astrud Gilberto, Aretha Franklin, Queen. Producers: George Michael, Jon Douglas, Narada Michael Walden, Queen. Personnel includes: George Michael, Toby Bourket, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Queen. Producers include: George Michael, Jon Douglas. Personnel includes: George Michael, Elton John, Astrud Gilberto, Aretha Franklin, Queen. Producers: George Michael, Jon Douglas, Narada Michael Walden, Queen. These two discs are packed with memorable George Michael hits, including "Father Figure," "Careless Whisper," "Freedom 90," "Faith," and many more. There are three songs -- "The Strangest Thing 97," "Fantasy," and a duet with Mary J. Blige on Stevie Wonder's "As" -- on this edition not included on the U.S. version. CD contains 3 bonus tracks. Personnel: George Michael (vocals); Elton John, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Astrud Gilberto (vocals); Mike McKnight , Pete Gleadall, Niall Flynn (programming). Photographers: Andrew McPherson ; James Wedge; Brian Aris; Chris Cuffaro; Matthew Rolston; Brad Branson; Nick Knight; Neal Preston; Russell Young; Ellen Von Unwerth. Unknown Contributor Roles: Elton John; Mary J. Blige; Aretha Franklin; Astrud Gilberto. Arrangers: George Michael; Jon Douglas; Narada Michael Walden. Though he made his initial mark on music history as half of the unctuous British duo Wham, George Michael wasted little time in proving himself more than just a pretty pop face. This comprehensive two-disc compilation documents the career of a man who was able to successfully meld pop, R&B and serious, introspective balladry without ever losing sight of the all-important groove and hook. Thankfully, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN doesn't skimp on tracks from Michael's classic solo debut, and tracks like Bo Diddley beat-driven "Faith" and the lusty, Prince-like "I Want Your Sex" sound as fresh as ever. Later cuts show Michael's maturation as both a vocalist and songwriter, and collaborations with Elton John and bossa nova legend Astrud Gilberto serve to emphasize the wide stylistic range Michael is capable of traversing.
