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Amazing (George Michael song)
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| Single by George Michael | ||||
| from the album Patience | ||||
| Released | 1 March 2004 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | Acid jazz, dance-pop | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Writer(s) | Johnny Douglas, George Michael | |||
| Producer | George Michael | |||
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"Amazing" is a dance-pop song co-written, arranged, produced and performed by George Michael, which was released by Sony BMG on 1 March 2004. It was included on Michael's fifth studio album, Patience. The song is about and dedicated to George Michael's partner, Kenny Goss.
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Music video
The music video for the song was directed by Matthew Rolston. The video was filmed in London, United Kingdom in 2003. It shows a modern club-like setting where a holographic performance by George Michael is projected in front of a long lounge. George is also shown amongst the crowd, and in small intervals singing in front of a black background.
Chart performance
On 1 March 2004, "Amazing" was released in the United Kingdom. The song debuted at number four on the singles chart. Outside of the UK, the song was also successful. It reached number one in Spain and Italy.
When George Michael appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on 26 May 2004 to promote the album, he performed the song on the show. "Amazing" was released in the United States. Michael had previously found success in the dance clubs with "Monkey" (1988) and "Star People" (1997), and "Amazing" became his third release to reach the top on the Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs. It also performed well on the Hot Dance Airplay, where it reached the top spot.
Formats and track listings
UK CD single #1
- "Amazing" – 4:25
- "Freeek! '04" – 4:36
UK CD single #2
- "Amazing" (Album Version) – 4:25
- "Amazing" (Jack 'N' Rory 7" Vocal Mix) – 5:56
- "Amazing" (Full Intention Club Mix) – 8:05
Charts and certifications
Charts |
Certifications
Year-end charts
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Chart procession and succession
| Preceded by "Dragostea din tei" by Haiducii |
Italian FIMI number-one single 27 February 2004 (1 week) |
Succeeded by "Left Outside Alone" by Anastacia |
| Preceded by "Save My Soul" by Kristine W |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single 24 April 2004 (1 week) |
Succeeded by "Hole in the Head" by Sugababes |
| Preceded by "Naughty Girl" by Beyoncé |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Airplay number-one single 10 July 2004 – 31 July 2004 (4 weeks) |
Succeeded by "Move Ya Body" by Nina Sky |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l George Michael - Amazing (song). Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Billboard Singles. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ European Hot 100 Singles. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Single-Chartverfolgung. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Single (track) Top 10 lista. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ The Irish Charts. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Listas de Afyve. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Top 75 Releases. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ a b Amazing - George Michael. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2004 Singles. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ^ 2004 Australian Singles Chart aria.com (Retrieved 26 July 2008)
- ^ 2004 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved 26 July 2008)
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