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On this day in music history: September 11, 1990 - “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1”, the second solo album by George Michael is released (UK release date is on September 3, 1990). Produced by George Michael, it is recorded at SARM West Studios and Metropolis Studios in London from December 1988 - July 1990. After the massive sales and acclaim he receives for his solo debut album “Faith”, George Michael chooses to move in a very different musical direction. Looking to be taken more seriously as a songwriter, Michael instead composes a cycle of moody and introspective songs that reflects his state of mind at the time. Playing the finished album to US CBS Records executives including Tommy Mottola and Don Ienner, they are unenthusiastic about its less radio friendly sound, comparing it to Bruce Springsteen’s acclaimed but modest selling album “Nebraska” behind his back. They are further upset when Michael overwhelmed by the intense media glare and promotional grind for “Faith”, declares that he will do limited press, not tour, or appear in any music videos for “Listen With Prejudice”. The point is further driven home when the cover uses a vintage photograph of a large crowd on the Coney Island beach taken by Arthur “Weegee” Fellig in 1940. Though it is led by the hit “Praying For Time” (#1 Pop), support in the US tapers off rapidly, moving only a quarter of the previous albums sales. It fares far better internationally, selling over six million copies worldwide. Plans for a sequel are canceled, and he sues the company citing their “lack of support” and looks to void his contract. The lawsuit lasts for several years, with Sony winning the case, though releases him when Virgin and Dreamworks offer to buy the singer out of his contract. It spins off five singles including “Freedom! ‘90” (#8 Pop), supported by a striking David Fincher directed video featuring supermodels Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Tatjana Patitz lip synching to Michael’s vocals, “Waiting For That Day” (#27 Pop) and “Mother’s Pride” (#46 Pop). Re-evaluated in later years, it is regarded as one of the best albums of the 90’s. Prior to his passing in December of 2016, Michael had been preparing a remastered reissue of “Listen”, as a two CD or three CD + DVD set and vinyl LP. The super deluxe edition features extended mixes, single edits and B-sides and audio of the complete MTV Unplugged performance on the second and third discs. The DVD contains an appearance on the South Bank Show, music videos, and performance clips from MTV Unplugged. The deluxe editions are finally released on October 20, 2017. “Listen Without Prejudice” debuts at number one on the UK album chart, peaking at number two on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified 2x Platinum in the US by the RIAA.

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On this day in music history: May 25, 1985 - “Everything She Wants” by Wham! hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks, also peaking at #12 on the R&B singles chart on June 8, 1985. Written and produced by George Michael, it is the third consecutive US chart topper for the London based pop music duo. “Everything She Wants” is written during sessions for Wham’s second album “Make It Big” in the Summer of 1984. The songs narrative is about a young man, newly married and in an unhappy marriage faced with the material demands of his partner. The situation becomes even more pressured and desperate when he discovers she’s pregnant and can’t back out of the relationship. Originally released in the UK in December of 1984 as a double A-sided single with the seasonal holiday song “Last Christmas”, it peaks at #2 on the UK singles chart behind Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas” (which Michael also appears on). “Everything” is a significant release in the groups career, having been previously derided by critics as a mere “teen pop group”, it further solidifies George Michael’s reputation as a songwriter and producer with its unique production style. Recorded at Sarm West Studios in London, the basic rhythm is programmed on a Linn LM-1 drum machine, with the synthesizers being played by Michael and keyboardist Tommy Eyre. The single also receives heavy airplay on US R&B stations, solidifying a base of popularity with African American music fans that reaches its zenith with Michael’s debut solo album “Faith”. Issued in the US on March 8, 1985, it is an immediate smash. Entering the Hot 100 at #60 on March 23, 1985, it climbs to the top of the chart nine weeks later. The chart topping success of “Everything” gives Wham! their third number one single in the US in only six months. “Everything She Wants” is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.

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Happy 100th Birthday to the Crossword Puzzle!

"On December 21, 1913, Arthur Wynne, a journalist from Liverpool, England, published a "word-cross" puzzle in the New York World that embodied most of the features of the genre as we know it. This puzzle is frequently cited as the first crossword puzzle, and Wynne as the inventor. Later, the name of the puzzle was changed to "crossword"."

#happy birthday#anniversary#crossword puzzle#100#friends#ross geller#chandler bing#phoebe buffay#monica geller#gif
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RIP KATHARINE HEPBURN :: May 12, 1907 - June 29, 2003

She was Miss Hepburn— Aunt Kat— Kate— Kathy (to Spencer Tracy). She was all of those depending upon your relationship. And she was also Katharine. With an ‘A’. She was loyal— demanding— pure and purely demanding— open— reserved— formally informal— proud— intimidating— exasperating— funny— touching. She was a worker— a riser above everything— passionate in her likes and dislikes— saying what she thought but keeping herself to herself— loving— sentimental— a love of beauty— of nature. She was there for all who needed her— really needed her and were in need. She was especially, wonderfully, uniquely, one of a kind. For all she was— has been— has given on all levels— publicly or privately— she enhanced this life.
— Lauren Bacall
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