George Michael: The Singing Greek (A Tribute)

By George Rapitis

Appearing in a trendy 80s beard, Michael was seen with Ridgeley onstage at Live Aid on 13 July 1985 (surprisingly they did not sing as Wham!). Michael sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" with Elton John, while Ridgeley sang with Kiki Dee in the row of backing singers. In September, Wham! did it right and released the single "I'm Your Man" which went to No. 1 in the UK charts.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jul 13, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665531344

George Rapitis

George Rapitis is a seasoned nutritionist who teaches healthy cooking seminars in Garden City, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Madonna University and culinary arts certificate from Schoolcraft College, both in Livonia, Michigan.  George has provided nutrition counseling to clients, has written material for books and health Web sites, and has appeared on television as an expert in the nutrition field.  George enjoys vacationing in Greece during the summertime.   Kathy Thames is a registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University in Chicago.   She has been practicing for over twenty years and is also the co-founder of www.simplecooking.net, a nutrition and cooking interactive website. When Kathy is not driving her four children to school, dance or sports, she likes to hike with her husband, run, read and try new recipes.     Dr. Delia M. Garcia, MD, FACR, who contributes the foreword for this book, has practiced radiation oncology for over 20 years.  Listed in “America’s Top-Rated Physicians” as a leading expert in breast cancer, she is a local and international speaker and has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters. She is in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri.  Outside of her office, she can be found cheering for her children’s hockey teams, decorating her vintage 1926 home, or tending the garden.  

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Published by AuthorHouse 07/09/2021

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George

Michael

The Singing Greek

(A Tribute)

Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1

The Heart of the Singing Greek

Chapter 2

His Heart was in the Right Place for his idol Freddie Mercury

Chapter 3

Wham bam the Heartbeat Began!

Chapter 4

You Gotta have Faith in the Sound When You go Solo!

Chapter 5

Listen with Your Heart: The Post FAITH Years

Chapter 6

25 Live Tour

Chapter 7

The Finals

Chapter 8

Ten things we have learned from George Michael

Chapter 9

Favorite GM Videos

Chapter 10

Epilogue

About the Author

Foreword

It was the 1980s, (the must tubular decade ever) we had just moved into my new neighborhood in Livonia. I was the new kid on the block and attended Emerson Jr. high school. One of my best memories was the 1984 Detroit Tigers winning the World series (Bless You Boys!). I had by chance rode my bike to Wonderland Mall to play my favorite video games and eat at the Greek restaurant in the food court. That day they just happened to have some the World Series Detroit Tigers there in to be congratulated for their huge win. Their manager Sparky Anderson, walked right passed me while I was watched by my surprise! That was the legend Sparky Anderson I thought to myself! As I grew up, I attended Livonia Franklin High School the home of the Patriots! I remember many of us wore parachute pants with high tops and watched breakdancing in the hallway between classes. Many had the big hair and the guys and girls had brightly colored fashion