George Michael was my guilty secret at one time, a crush I was embarrassed to admit. But really, who could resist that beautiful voice and sensual face, the obscure sadness behind even his poppiest songs?
Another horrible loss to 2016, the second worst year of my life. Our icons are dropping like flies and only an assassin can save us from catastrophe in 2017.
Meanwhile, I was disgusted to learn that in 1990, Frank Sinatra felt compelled to respond to an interview with George Michael in the Los Angeles Times.
In the interview, Michael discussed his disillusionment with fame:
Stardom can make you miserable. After all, everybody wants to be a star. I certainly did, and I worked hard to get it. But I was miserable, and I don’t want to feel that way again.
Well, that was too much for Old Blue eyes, who shot back with this letter.
“Loosen up. Swing, man.” Jesus Christ, what a cunt. Who asked you, motherfucker?
Then the gossamer wings crack. Why not just call him a fairy, Frank?
I’ve seen this letter all over the place today, described as ‘Sinatra’s advice ‘ to George Michael.
It’s just an arrogant prick spouting off. Fuck him.
As I have said too many times, if he died every day for the next hundred years, Frank Sinatra will never be dead enough for me.
R.I.P. George Michael, I miss you already.
I can literally hear your father speaking here through the words of ‘old blue eyes’… “smash performer” “shoot grandma for” “empty joint”…. truly the gift that keeps on giving.. till Saint Swithin’s day, and beyond….
What a total JASTARD. My grandparents who were pro musicians in the 30s and 40s, used to enjoy reciting a list of performers who should’ve retired years ago when their voices gave out. He was always top of the list. Pathetic extended milking of a former decent voice to serve a bloated ego. Sick.
I wish you all, including our gorgeous hostess, a very happy New Year and I pray that you all discover enough good taste and discernment inside yourselves to recognise that Frank was the King and Michael George, or George Michael, or whatever, was so dumb that it took him 50-odd years to accomplish what he obviously wanted which was suicide by drugs.
Now where’s my old copy of ‘Songs for Swinging Lovers’ . . . ?
I loathe Sinatra, cannot stand what a bully he was, how abusive, condescending, and spoilt, but I have absolutely no idea what you’re bitching about here, unless you’re one of those blind worshipping fans who can’t bear to see their idol in any way contradicted. I’m actually surprised his letter was this articulate. And there’s never been any evidence anywhere, despite his reputation, of homophobia. He was a very close and protective friend of the bisexual Sammy Davis Jr. after all. Always check your facts and please, take your blinders off. And for the record, I’m a big fan of George’s.
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What??? In reading these comments I don’t get the responses ..Frank was 1,000% correct . How many people get that lucky ? For God’s sake enjoy it !!!!!!!!!!
Sinatra was a cunt alright but I can’t see anything wrong with that letter other than telling George Michael to be greatful for what he has.