George Michael Praying For Time 5-21-2008

[jabs1960]

@jotenor...I saw this live when it first aired, and I was so moved when I was watching, and the performance stayed with me for all the time inbetween...I didn't know the name of the song, and I thought it was recent, so I started buying George Michael cd's with the hope that that song would be on it. I never once thought to google the performance, until yesterday, when I finally realized I could simply do just that, and re-live that first time I heard it. I too, am moved just as infinately!

[BobbyeHorner03]

Get the audio from this track at soundnabber doht cohm.

[jjp4mma]

I remember an interview w/ him and he said he had a cold & apologized for being 'off' in this performance. Now, that's a perfectionist. Great version, but I think the unplugged version from 15 years earlier is the BEST one I have ever heard. That performance, with the violins and less wear on his voice, is perfect.

[jotenor]

I have watched and listened to this video a million times and I am amazed and touched to the core of my soul every single time.

[whitepeony1000]

Impossible not to love him !!! Who would have thought that from a young sexy rebel he'd become a beautiful, sensitive man ?! Talent was always there .The older he got the more refined music he wrote. Amazing person !

[whitepeony1000]

Impossible not to love him !!! Who would have thought that from a  young sexy rebel he'd become a beautiful, sensitive man ?! Talent was always there .The older he got the more refined music he wrote. Amazing person !

[sottythesecond]

a ledgend

[mediblue9]

he just destroys the Idol contestants

[WHAMGEORGEMICHAEL1]

** AMAZING ** I LOVE FOREVER GEORGE

[Danesty]

his concert in Washington DC was the best concert I have ever been to in my life!!! It was just so great, the ambiance, his voice, etc. I can't wait to go to another one of his concerts :)

[sonorin1]

LOOK at paula move that butt .O hell ya paula love it mwaaaaaaaaah to that butt

[sottythesecond]

This man is blessed

[sottythesecond]

I believe GM agreed to appear on Idol to show all who the boss is!

[WERNERTURNER]

OUR GENERATION'S "IMAGINE"

[GM25Live2008]

I agree

[bambinalatina]

Amazing!

[fenwayfive]

Did George Michael write this song as well?

[GM25Live2008]

Yes he did.

[hawk13royal6scot34]

My favorite Michael video is still Wake Me Up. My wife hates the fact that my wakeup ringtone begins jamming "wake me up..." at around six. I love it! Wham!

[The101177]

I think that this song is a "wake up call" of a different kind,ya know what I mean?

[driver119]

There's just something about this performance that keeps me coming back time and time again. He's a superstar with human frailties, but like Freddie Mercury I love him regardless.

[RoyalSmile]

Absolutely the same here. Agree great!!

[Postergeister]

I smited you by accident! Sorry! I wanted to give yu a thumbs up, because I agree 110%! :)

[kekenovak]

Best male performer, absolute genius.

[MrFlibbles70]

WHAT A GUY :-)

[seasealrtz]

What an absolute FOX! He is so talented. This performance has still STUCK with me. The volume, the pitch, the tone. Wow...He is right on and then excuses himself for a cold. Hahahah.Should I be so lucky to see him just once. I went to Jagger...would love to see GM.

[sydsnap]

simply the best song by george

[brjess88]

ok so simon clapped for him after..lol missed that at the end.

[brjess88]

he sounds good here..simon was not even clapping for him when he came out, randy was and paula was doing a naughty dance for him..lol

[michellediva]

Simon's probably jealous.

[brjess88]

god paula needs to sit down!

[crawfcl]

LOL

[reefguysurf]

You are blessed and I am for witnessing this performance. I've always loved you as a performer. And this performance shows you on the inside, Thank-you.

[DJPashn]

He is amazing.

[jhwarren08]

This is a tour de force performance from an artist who can truly feel the music he is singing! The emotion he brings out in this song is nothing short of magnificent. This man is genuinely gifted! I couldn't even tell he had a cold! Cheers to American Idol for saving the best for last! By the way, I think the shades look fabulous!

[singers333]

Elvis last year and George's this year two best performances to ever grace the American Idol stage.

[mckeitchcc]

the brits are taking over the world lol

[Postergeister]

What an outstanding performance by a very talented performer. I am surprised that AI actually got him to sing on the show, but am delighted. This was the best performance I have ever seen on the AI stage. Touching, and from the heart. But I wouldn't have expected less from such a legend.

[reyvcruz]

It's the first time I heard this song, yet, I found myself stuck there listening and moved by the lyrics, the melody and of course by the singer. George Michael is one of the best singers of all times. I also commend American Idol for giving chance to new and old singers like GM, Donna Summer, Bryan Adams, etc. to surface and remind us all that they are the owners of the songs the American Idol aspirants sang.

[roy0008]

George you are the greatest there ever was in our lifetime.May God give you the longest possible healthy life....coz what will all of us do without you??Much much love,I will see you at the Forum I'm in the front row so lucky for me!!

[bremer1414]

George Michael, God gave you a wonderfull gift to make people cry and to think like jesus to a child..here I am sitting in my office and fighting with my tears. Please give us time to enjoy singers like Geroge Michael. :))) Need a napkin darngit..........

[singers333]

george micheal is one of the greatest singers of all time and sings from the heart... MastersSecret how could you say GM WAS awesome? He IS awesome and always will be lol.

[ANDREAthePILOT]

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[ANDREAthePILOT]

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[chatana06]

Fantastic performance BUT as he said himself at the end, he had a cold! So now imagine him sing that song with even a much clearer voice - and that's what happened during his 2006/2007 tour!!! And your find those treasures on YouTube too. Back then at Live 8 2005, he had considered doing that song but didn't do it because he had a cold; that's how the world was deprived of such a meaningful song on that day. So I'm glad he did that very hard song to sing at American Idol despite his cold. LUV U!

[zuluexcel]

purest talent and longivity,much empowerment,im also one for sphinxpuzzle's comment on Tales From The Time Loop, read people and open the doors to our real truth.

George nailed it,you must respect that.

[ONETIMEWANNA]

genius

[rosalasauvage]

I cried for this song and then I went to listen to some of his old songs before I went to sleep last night. Tellement emouvante.

[nema1218]

I can't believe George appeared on Idol,Finally!Me and my beloved mother also talked about how George had to come on the show!What a powerful perfomance!His voice seems older,and he looks sick.This ruled!

[password]

he was ill, and still blew the lid off the place. he, despite staying on the sidelines mostly, and not being shown by most news entertainment media, is the finest male singer in the world still to this day...

this was phenomenal - I wish I could sound that good as sick as he sounded at the end talking.

[sphinxpuzzle]

The reason why the song still resonates: "Infinite love is the only truth"

Read David Icke, "Tales from the Time Loop". We have not been abandoned by God, rather we are living out of synch of our purpose on earth and need to refocus our negative emotions, develop our spirituality and let Love reign. This is not some hippie BS folks, it is the truth. Open up to this idea and research for yourself...

Thank you George Michael, The right message for the right time. What a presence he has!

[musicallife]

Damn, I'm a Guy, but this GM performance just brought tears to my eye's. One Word, PRO.

[KourtneyKilledKurt]

i know huh? Simply amazing, what else can we say. Don't worry man, it moved me too. My girlfriend thought it was cute that I too had tears as we watched this last night

[password]

musicallife, amen!

[MichaelinDenmark]

@musicallife

I´m a guy too - and I think no matter who you are - this song will inevitably bring tears to your eyes. It´s such a heartfelt song ... STUNNING.

[roxxxxxxxi]

@musicallife YES, HE IS AMAZING!!

[MastersSecret]

I totally agree. GM was awesome. Looking forward to his concerts.

[msGiantPH]

thanks for posting this! GM was amazing last night. He's always been great but his performance on American Idol was incredible and gave me goosebumps. Best performance ever on that show!