GEORGE MICHAEL ~ Le POPB. Bercy. Paris.

*** CONCERT DAY 1 # 2 -- OCTOBER 3 - 4, 2011 ***

Support Act: ---

~ THE ORCHESTRAL TOUR 2011 ~

(Symphonica (also promoted as Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour) was an orchestral concert tour by George Michael and his final tour. The singer performed the songs mainly from Songs from the Last Century and Patience albums as well as some cover versions in new arrangements.)

Songs from the Last Century is the fourth studio album by the English singer-songwriter George Michael, released on December 6,1999.Produced by Phil Ramone and George Michael, it was his only album of cover versions. This album is the only album in Michael's entire solo catalogue to have not yet reached number one in the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number two instead.

 

Patience is the fifth and final studio album by the English singer-songwriter George Michael, released on March 15, 2004. The much delayed follow-up to Older, at the time of its release it was considered Michael's comeback album since it was his first album composed of original material since 1996. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Patience spawned six singles. Produced by George Michael.

GEORGE MICHAEL (Band)

George Michael (Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou) (ex Wham!) — lead vocals (1981-2016; died on December 25, 2016)

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 Symphonica Orchestra.

 

The Setlist

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Set 1 

Through (Patience - 2004)
My Baby Just Cares for Me (Walter Donaldson cover - 1928) (Songs from the Last Century - 1999)
Idol (Elton John cover - Blue Moves - 1977)
Cowboys and Angels (Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 - 1990)
Kissing a Fool (Faith - 1987)
Going to a Town (Rufus Wainwright cover - Release the Stars - 2007)
Let Her Down Easy (Terence Trent D’Arby cover - Terence Trent D'Arby's Symphony or Damn - 1990)
You Have Been Loved (Older - 1996)
Understand (TwentyFive -2006)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (Bing Crosby cover - It's Easy to Remember - 1965) (Songs from the Last Century - 1999)

Set 2

Patience (Patience - 2004)

Tape: John and Elvis Are Dead (Patience - 2004)

Roxanne (The Police cover - Outlandos d’Amour - 1978) (Songs from the Last Century - 1999)

Song to the Siren (Tim Buckley cover - Starsailor - 1983)

A Different Corner (Music From the Edge of Heaven - 1986)

Where I Hope You Are (for Kenny ...) (New Song)

You've Changed (Harry James and His Orchestra cover - The Chronological Classics: Harry James and His Orchestra 1941-1942) (Songs from the Last Century - 1999)

True Faith (New Order cover - Substance 1987)

Love Is a Losing Game (Amy Winehouse cover - Back to Black - 2005)

Russian Roulette (Rihanna cover - Rated R - 2009)

Praying for Time (Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 - 1990)

Feeling Good (Anthony Newley cover - 1967)

Encore

Amazing (Patience - 2004) >

> I'm Your Man (Wham! song - Music From the Edge of Heaven - 1986)

> Freedom ’90 (Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 - 1990)

I Remember You (Herman Hupfeld cover - 1964) (Songs from the Last Century - 1999)

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Time Set: 2h03