Originally released in May 1996, ‘Older’, George Michael’s iconic
album, reached the pinnacle of UK chart success, where it remained for three
consecutive weeks, spending 35 weeks in the top 10 overall.
The album produced six singles, two of which – ‘Fastlove’ and the
haunting ‘Jesus To A Child’ – reached #1 in the UK, with the other four
peaking in the top three. The album was a huge global commercial success, going
6× platinum in the UK, as well as verified platinum in another 22 countries
– an achievement which is unparalleled to this day.
‘Older’ was George’s third album as a solo artist and would see him
experimenting with new musical styles and expanding his artistic horizons.
Hailed by critics as a triumph, it told the story of an extraordinary period in
the life of the man who wrote, recorded and produced it, as he journeyed through
one of the most turbulent periods of his professional and personal life. George
channelled all his painful life experiences into one of the most personal,
heart-felt albums he had ever written.
