A different corner - George Michael

George Michael released his second solo single 'A different corner' in April 1986, while still a member of Wham!, although their farewell concert had already been announced. This song was written, arranged and produced by George Michael himself and the sleeve proclaimed that the song was 'dedicated to a memory'. It is rumoured that the song was written about his brief relationship with Pat Fernandez. Fernandez appeared in the Wham! videos 'Wake me up before you go-go' (as one of the dancers with Pepsi and Shirlie) and 'Last Christmas'.

The single was another number one hit for George Michael, in the Netherlands, the UK and Norway. It also reached number 7 in the US Billboard Hot 100. I recently bought the 12" single but found out that the tracks on it are exactly the same as the ones on the 7" single I've had for 20 years.

My collection: 7" single no. 880 / 12" single no. 507
Found: All that music, Leiden, June 16, 1989 / Songs for sale, Rotterdam, July 31, 2009
Cost: 3 guilders / 2 euro
Tracks: 'A different corner' / 'A different corner (instrumental)'