George Michael - Flawless (go To The City) (with Direct
Whether you're listening to the original Patience version or the 2006 remastered version on his Twenty Five compilation, the track serves as a reminder of his genius for making the dance floor feel like a place of liberation.
Most remarkably, the entire video was shot in one unbroken take .
George appears toward the end, seated in the middle of the room, grounding the chaotic movement with his presence. Legacy and Reception George Michael - Flawless (Go To The City) (with
The lyrics added a new emotional depth, dealing with the frustration of unrecognized talent and the need for music to be a "saviour".
The track actually has deep roots, sampling The Ones, who in turn sampled Gary’s Gang's 1978 hit "Keep On Dancin'" and Alec R. Costandinos' "Romeo and Juliet". The Visual: A Masterpiece in One Take Whether you're listening to the original Patience version
He kept the iconic bassline and "flawless" vocal hook but added his own soulful layers, transforming what was a "dubby" club cut into a piece of ultra-contemporary "tech-disco".
It features a man in a hotel room that slowly fills with an eclectic group of dancers who undress and dress as if living their lives alongside him. Legacy and Reception The lyrics added a new
The music video, directed by , is often cited as one of the most technically impressive of its era.