Me (live) — George Michael - I Can't Make You Love

: Backed by an acoustic band and orchestra, the performance was so technically perfect that the live recording (with crowd applause edited out) was used as the official single release.

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: While it did not appear on the original Older album, it was featured on the 1998 compilation Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael and the deluxe reissue of Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged . : Backed by an acoustic band and orchestra,

: Many music critics and vocal coaches cite this performance as evidence of Michael's transition from a pop idol to a master of soul and jazz-inflected adult contemporary music. : This was notably the final time Michael's

: This was notably the final time Michael's mother, Lesley, saw him perform live before her death, adding a layer of historical poignancy to the recording. Releases and Recognition