George Michael’s cover of “Roxanne” stunned fans across five countries during his Symphonica Tour. It was never supposed to sound like this, but in his hands, it became something new: darker, softer, and suddenly deeply human. He stripped away the urgency of the original and lit it with longing. This was not The Police. This was George Michael turning a spotlight inward.
He did not just cover the song, he let it haunt him. Every line held regret, every pause felt deliberate. His voice leaned into the pain of the story, a man asking for something he knows he may never get. Where the original pushed forward with energy, George slowed down and sat with the ache. There is heartbreak here, but it is dressed in elegance, not drama.
George Michael – Roxanne (Live)
Fans who thought they knew the song found themselves hearing it for the first time. One listener wrote, “He made it feel like a confession.” Another said, “I never realized how sad it was until George sang it.” That is what George always did, he did not just perform a song, he unwrapped it, sat with it and made you feel it in places you did not expect.
You can hear that same care in “Kissing A Fool.” This time, it is not someone begging for love, it is someone warning against it. The song moves gently, but the message lands hard: some hearts carry too much fear to love cleanly. George’s voice is hushed and smoky, full of sadness, but also a strange kind of grace.
George Michael – Kissing A Fool (Remastered) (Official Video)
There is a line where he sings, “You will never find peace of mind till you listen to your heart.” It does not sound like advice. It sounds like experience. The soft piano behind him is barely there, just enough to let his voice float. It is honest, fragile and calm like someone who has finally stopped fighting with their feelings and decided to speak plainly.
George Michael had a gift that few singers ever master. He could walk into any song, no matter how well-known or overplayed, and find the soul buried underneath. He never forced it. He simply felt it. Follow George Michael on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The next song might be exactly what you need.