George Michael - I Can't Make You Love Me (live) Review

: 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.

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: 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. : Many music critics and vocal coaches cite

: 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 Releases and Recognition The most famous live version

The most famous live version was recorded during his session on October 11, 1996, at Three Mills Studios in London .