tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post8701333310025853553..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Review: Wham!, George Michael, and Me by Andrew RidgeleyTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-63478903230228985032020-10-26T08:54:17.779-04:002020-10-26T08:54:17.779-04:00Yeah, that sums it up, really. George truly did ou...Yeah, that sums it up, really. George truly did outshine him. But he never did sound bitter even though it had to be tough to handle.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-36180513862246769282020-10-26T08:53:25.375-04:002020-10-26T08:53:25.375-04:00Yeah, it was just odd because he talked openly abo...Yeah, it was just odd because he talked openly about how he and George agreed that George would take over the creative side (songwriting, music, production) and yet he would then mention feeling left out and unsure of his role. I think maybe he regretted that decision over time.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-91736898240181046292020-10-24T21:41:46.415-04:002020-10-24T21:41:46.415-04:00How weird that George Michael became a household n...How weird that George Michael became a household name and Andrew didn't (I literally didn't recognize his name, and I was a big Wham fan back in the day). I can understand how he might have felt a bit slighted because of that if he was the driving force behind the band.<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-81812748913232269612020-10-24T04:52:33.183-04:002020-10-24T04:52:33.183-04:00It must be so hard when you are talented in your o...It must be so hard when you are talented in your own right, you push and push and push to make something happen, then your more talented friend/band mate completely outshines you and reaches heights you never could... But still. Doesn't sounds like he's bitter about it which is a good thing. <br /><br />My aunty was Wham obsessed - in particular George - and any discussion of Wham makes me think of her. :)<br /><br />Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-58857203158508087232020-10-23T14:13:07.466-04:002020-10-23T14:13:07.466-04:00It was so nostalgic to listen to Andrew's reco...It was so nostalgic to listen to Andrew's recounting of that time. Like when he talked about participating in the recording of Do They Know It's Christmas, or performing at Live Aid.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-15556362729848810782020-10-23T14:11:47.335-04:002020-10-23T14:11:47.335-04:00Yeah, Andrew did get something of a raw deal in th...Yeah, Andrew did get something of a raw deal in the way he is remembered almost as George's sidekick... when he was the driving force in the very early years.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-69936164579606345962020-10-23T14:10:37.252-04:002020-10-23T14:10:37.252-04:00I very rarely reach for memoirs but since Wham was...I very rarely reach for memoirs but since Wham was so nostalgic for me I was excited to pick it up. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-38751389622798780722020-10-23T14:04:28.384-04:002020-10-23T14:04:28.384-04:00Yeah, I wish there was a way to get more of George...Yeah, I wish there was a way to get more of George's story in the years after Wham. I know he struggled a lot but he also continued to make some truly great music.<br /><br />I'll have to look up the one for Heart! I didn't know they had a book.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-27685214263712822692020-10-23T14:00:49.583-04:002020-10-23T14:00:49.583-04:00That's so exciting, Susanna! I saw George Mich...That's so exciting, Susanna! I saw George Michael live once but it was many, many years ago. Around 1988-1989, I think. Such a good time.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-39777699002587619772020-10-23T13:58:07.496-04:002020-10-23T13:58:07.496-04:00I think it adds a lot when you're getting it s...I think it adds a lot when you're getting it straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-5306784471817615172020-10-23T13:57:23.750-04:002020-10-23T13:57:23.750-04:00So true, Sam. Andrew was initially the driving for...So true, Sam. Andrew was initially the driving force behind Wham but George quickly became the face of the band.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-42881002922542825492020-10-23T13:56:35.154-04:002020-10-23T13:56:35.154-04:00LOL Same here, Greg! Reading/listening to this one...LOL Same here, Greg! Reading/listening to this one had me all kinds of nostalgic and OD'ing on Wham music. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-5610935623832845052020-10-21T23:31:14.683-04:002020-10-21T23:31:14.683-04:00Oh my gosh get out. WHAM were the bomb. I'm gl...Oh my gosh get out. WHAM were the bomb. I'm glad this wasn't a hatchet job on George, also- while I'm sure Andrew did want some validation, it's just one of those things- George's incredible charisma drove that band. I'm glad that this is a positive memoir. Now I want to listen to some WHAM! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-88713306659869149352020-10-21T17:01:06.534-04:002020-10-21T17:01:06.534-04:00I like when authors narrate their own books. Let&#...I like when authors narrate their own books. Let's be honest, Andrew might have had a lot to do with Wham! happening, but it was all about George. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-35115330843644720742020-10-21T16:29:40.462-04:002020-10-21T16:29:40.462-04:00I really like listening to memoirs on audio - like...I really like listening to memoirs on audio - like you said, hearing a story in the author's own voice, that's really great!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-4001742899989472932020-10-21T14:51:30.912-04:002020-10-21T14:51:30.912-04:00I was very fortunate to attend a George Michael co...I was very fortunate to attend a George Michael concert about a decade ago. Everyone looked like they grew up in the 80s, so I felt right at home. :) We knew all the songs but the audience's excitement went up a whole new level when he sang Careless Whisper.Susanna Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043154587960872583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-20625263996969449792020-10-21T13:12:36.963-04:002020-10-21T13:12:36.963-04:00I love a good memoir experience through audiobook....I love a good memoir experience through audiobook. I know I've mentioned being curious about this one. I think I would really want to know more about those years that were glossed over -- even understanding the reason. It's too bad Michael is gone and we can't get the other side to the story. I think that would make it even more fascinating. <br />I listened to a memoir of Heart recently that was really good and gave a bunch of cool stories. I don't know if that one would interest you?Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-45945706433871788762020-10-21T10:49:44.051-04:002020-10-21T10:49:44.051-04:00I haven't read any memoires but I've alway...I haven't read any memoires but I've always been interested in trying them. I definitely think audiobooks are a great way to get in some non-fiction. I'm glad this was a good read for you! Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-91725995476700295642020-10-21T08:32:51.966-04:002020-10-21T08:32:51.966-04:00Glad to hear this was a good memoir! I imagine it ...Glad to hear this was a good memoir! I imagine it must be tough to have been the one who really pushed to make a name of themselves and then not get as much credit for it later! Sounds like they had a great friendship all around though.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.net Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-19699798438985960132020-10-21T00:40:46.929-04:002020-10-21T00:40:46.929-04:00I enjoyed both Duran Duran and Wham back in the da...I enjoyed both Duran Duran and Wham back in the day! It's interesting to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the superstars from the 80s. I was a teenager back then, too. I'm sure it added more to have Ridgley narrating. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.com