George Michael - I Can't Make You Love Me (live) [SAFE]

: Released as a double A-side with the track "Older" in January 1997.

: 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 George Michael - I Can't Make You Love Me (Live)

: 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. : Released as a double A-side with the

: 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. George Michael - I Can't Make You Love Me (Live)