Track Listing

1. Brother can you spare a dime
2. Roxanne
3. You've changed
4. My baby just cares for me
5. First time I ever saw your face
6. Miss Sarajevo
7. I remember you
8. Secret love
9. Wild is the wind
10. Where or when

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16047 in Music
• Released on: 1999-12-06
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
On Songs From The Last Century, George Michael seems determined to demonstrate just how much he's matured since the carefree days of Wham!; by offering his own interpretations of some of the century's classic songs, he manages to shake off any lingering remnants of his boyband past. Michael has one of the most versatile and beautiful voices ever recorded--a voice more suited for jazz or soul than pop--a fact that his own records have often only glossed over. Much better, therefore, to have him cover songs made famous by the likes of Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Brother Can You Spare A Dime", "Where Or When" and other standards are all performed to stunning effect, lushly backed by an orchestra that's as restrained and powerful as Michael's voice. He also manages to toss some surprisingly inspired choices into the mix: on "Roxanne", he wisely realises that no one can sing like Sting and opts for a more delicate approach, while his version of "Miss Sarajevo" (from the U2/ Brian Eno collaboration Passengers) elevates this obscure track to the classic status of the other standards. --Robert Burrow

Customer Reviews

Fabulous tunes to mellow out to.
Only just bought this cd and it is 2002. The revival of big band music made me take a second look at this cd. George has made me proud again! As a devoted fan I am astounded by his version of 'the first time ever I saw your face'- all I can say is 'wow'. If you looked at this cd when it was first released and it did not appeal to you, please give it a second chance. It is up there with the Ladies & Gentlemen cd. Please George more like this!!!!

What can i say!
Not really liking G.M. or his music, way too popie for me,I was very pleasantly surprised by this album.Some classic songs done in such a relaxing way.I have to give Mr Michaels credit where credit is due. Even when my friends visit and i say 'listen to this, its by G.M.' the reaction is one of shock and 'no thats not really him'., just before they rush out and buy it!

Excellent A MUST BUY
This new CD is really different from other George albums. The entire CD is cover songs and it really showcases George's voice as he takes you into a jazzy and smooth ride of soft tunes. First off we have "Brother Can You Spare A Dime" in which he sang this live for the NetAid concert and this brilliant cover shows real pure emotion and passion. "Roxanne" a Police cover is really great as he goes JAZZY on us with this track and really giving his all on this one. He takes Roxanne to a place the original never went to which is real passion and meaning behind the words you really feel every note and lyric. "You've Changed" - is a song that makes you want to take a hot bath and just relax to the smooth melodies. "My Baby Just Cares For Me" 1:43 - Nice upbeat song this time with changed lyrics and the bit about Ricky Martin is a nice added touch. Finally another standout track is "Secret Love" 2:39 - BEST SONG ON THE CD! Cant stop listening to it!! Seems this song was made just for George to sing. Really a classic! Pick up a copy or two really a nice way to start off the holidays with this smooth CD. If you want to relax this is the CD for you! Brent Pearson USA