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Episode 16; Somebody To Love Aug 02, 2023

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Join us this week for a special tribute. Listen as we discuss the song "Somebody To Love" from the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert in 1992 and the Five Live LP. Hear Shirley talk about being too close to the microphone and making it hard for George as well as our thoughts on GM Impersonators and a discussion about the recent interview with James Gavin.

For My Dad.

Episode 15; Wild Is The Wind Jul 26, 2023

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Join us this week as we discuss Wild is the Wind from the 1999 album "Songs From The Last Century". You'll hear stories of quiet mood setting venues on the Symphonica Tour, memories of the Final Wham concert and much more.

This week we also read a letter from a fan with a very special and personal story about the heart and graciousness of George that you are absolutely going to need a tissue for.

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Episode 14- James Gavin Part 2 Jul 19, 2023

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With Shirley still on holiday - please join us for Part 2 of our conversation with James Gavin. We cover many of the stories from the book "George Michael; A Life" and we hear about the process of researching and telling the story of someone that is so near and dear to our hearts.

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Episode 13- James Gavin Part 1 Jul 12, 2023

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Shirley is on holiday this week so Matt is flying solo! Listen as Matt sits down with James Gavin to discuss his book "George Michael; A Life". You'll hear stories of research and the toll that writing a book of this magnitude can take on the author as well as the fans. This was a fascinating conversation and we are honored that James took the time for us!

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Episode 12; Battlestations Jul 05, 2023

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Join us this week as we go all the way back to 1986 and the song Battlestations from the final Wham album! Listen as we talk about George doing his own backup singing, memories from The Final concert at Wembley and how Shirley still gets star struck!

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Episode 11; Faith Jun 28, 2023

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Join us this week as we go back to the iconic late 80's era with the title track from the 1987 album Faith! Listen as we talk about influences of Elvis, rockabilly guitars and stories of concerts you might not have heard about before!

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Episode 10; George's 60th Birthday Celebration! Jun 21, 2023

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Listen this week as we are joined by some very special guests! Heidi, Helen and Tonia have been keepers of the flame for all GM fans everywhere and we are honored to have them join us on the show this week. Hear them talk about the events they have created, the work they have done and their feelings about what George's music means to them.

We begin this week with a special tribute to Linda Lewis and some of her legendary songs. Please listen with us as Shirley honors her sister and we hear the music that represents a life lived to the absolute fullest!

Episode 9: Jive Talkin' (Boogie Box High) May 10, 2023

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The world lost a beautiful soul and an angelic voice last week with the passing of Shirley's sister, Linda Lewis. Our heart and prayers go out to Shirley, Michelle and their entire family.

Rest in eternal peace Linda.

Join us this week as we go back to 1987 and talk about Jive Talkin' by Boogie Box High featuring George Michael. Hear Shirley talk about singing on the original demo for this song, desert island picks and doing what to a fishermans friend???

** Note - this was recorded before the formal announcement for the Rock n' roll hall of fame.

Episode 8; Roxanne May 03, 2023

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Join us this week as we take a relaxing journey back to the Last Century! Listen as we discuss Roxanne from the album Songs From The Last Century. We hear stories of Shirley singing this song live with George, questions about festivals and diets as well as a link to GM from one of Shirley's solo videos!

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Congratulations to George and all the fans for over 1 MILLION votes for the Rock n' Roll hall of fame! Official announcement on May 3rd. We definitely let our voices be heard!!

Episode 7: Cars and Trains Apr 26, 2023

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Join us this week as Shirley Lewis hears this song for the first time! Listen as we talk about Cars and Trains from the 2004 Patience album and hear Shirley's reactions, stories of fandom origins and #AskShirley!

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