CD: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael [Australia] by Michael George

Tracks:
Jesus to a Child
Father Figure [Album Version]
Careless Whisper [Album Version]
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
You Have Been Loved
Kissing a Fool [Album Version]
I Can't Make You Love Me [Album Version]
Heal the Pain [Album Version]
Moment With You [Album Version]
Desafinado - (featuring Astrud Gilberto)
Cowboys and Angels [Album Version]
Praying for Time [Album Version]
One More Try [Album Version]
Different Corner, A
Outside
As
Fastlove
Too Funky
Freedom 90
Star People '97
Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
I Want Your Sex, Pt. 2
Strangest Thing '97
Fantasy
Spinning the Wheel
Waiting for That Day
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Faith
Somebody to Love - (remix)
Outside [Album Version]
As [Album Version] - (featuring Mary J. Blige)
Fastlove, Pt. 1
Too Funky
Freedom! '90 [Album Version]
Star People '97 [Album Version]
Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' Stone [Album Version]
I Want Your Sex, Pt. 2
Strangest Thing '97 [Album Version], The
Fantasy [Album Version]
Waiting for That Day [Album Version]
Spinning the Wheel
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Faith
Somebody to Love [Album Version]

Performer Notes:

• 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.

Professional Reviews: Entertainment Weekly (12/11/98, p.80) - "Soulful balladeer? Dance diva? Michael splits the difference with one disc for each, plus two new tracks..."

- Rating: B

Entertainment Weekly (12/11/98, p.80) - "Soulful balladeer? Dance diva? Michael splits the difference with one disc for each, plus two new tracks..."

- Rating: B

Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo

Country: USA

Studio/Live: Studio

Guest Artist: Elton John; Queen; Aretha Franklin; Astrud Gilberto

Release Date: 10 May, 1999

Label: Distribuidora Belgrano Norte

Dimensions: 12.5 x 14.2 x 1 centimeters (0.15 kg)