80's Re-Wind Artist - George Michael - Kissing A Fool

There are very few artists from the 80's who were able to maintain their careers. There are even fewer artists who started out in a group and went onto a solo career. One of those artist who did survive and became even more famous on their own is George Michael.

Without question, George Michael was a huge star in the 80's. One of the best singers, song writers and performers that came out of that era. While I'm a fan of his radio-friendly pop music, I'm a bigger fan of his ballads. Careless Whisper, Everything She Wants, Father Figure, A Different Corner. I'm also a fan of the many cover songs he has recorded over the years. If I Was Your Man, Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me, Papa Was A Rolling Stone. Michael is one of those rare Brit singers who can sing any R&B song and make it his own.

One of my favorite songs is a ballad found on Michael's FAITH album. The song is Kissing A Fool. It's a simple song that has beautiful lyrics and a great arrangement. The video of the song is also very classy, set in a empty Jazz club. From this song you can tell that Michael wanted to venture into more mature, adult music. This song is not as popular as Michael's other songs, but it does hold a special place in my heart. I was lucky to catch George Michael on his 2008 Greatest Hits World Tour. And after all this time, George Michael and his music still holds up very well and will probably stand the test of time. So without further ado, here is the video to Kissing A Fool:



John