Legacy of Father Figure - Part 1 w/ Kate

This Week we take on the legacy of Father Figure, one of the most iconic songs of the George Michael catalog.   With the release of the Taylor Swift interpolation of the song this fall, we examine what this song means to the next generation of fans and fans yet to come!    Spinning The Wheel Socisl Channels Facebook TikTok Instagram  Twitter (X)

Listen this weel as I am joined by Jeffery Beasley, one of the creative minds that brought us the iconic Too Funky video in 1992!  Hear Jeffery talk about his history in the entertainment buisness and his dealings with George and Thierry Mugler on this amazing and sometimes contentious video shoot!   Catch Jeffery on his socials @jefferybeasley   Spinning The Wheel Podcast Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter

Listen this week as I am joined again in person by Julie and we spin the emotional White Light from 2012!   Hear us talk about the process of getting older and what it means to us and how the magic of George's music can find you sometimes when you need it the most.   Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) TikTok BlueSky

Listen this week as I am joined by Lisa from the great NW area of the US!   Lisa wrote to me a few months ago and requested this song especially for Pride Month so I knew there was no one better to join me on the show than her!   Hear about how GM's music has paved the way for people not only in the LGBTQ movement, but for everyone and what this song especially means about finally being able to drop all the veils and just be yourself.   Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X) BlueSky

Listen this week as I am joined again by Erik from Chicago and we spin "Outside" from the 1998 Ladies and Gentlemen Greatest Hits set.  Hear our thoughts on George having an amazing sense of humor about himself as we laugh about the camp nature of the video as well as play the version from Parkinson that is a lilttle more stripped down.   Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Instagram Facebook Twitter (X) TikTok BlueSky

Listen this week as I am joined again by my friend Kevin Paige and we spin "It Doesn't Really Matter" from the 1996 Older album.    Hear us talk about what a quiet track this is and how George found ways to work his signature sound with different instruments and ways of singing.      Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram  Twitter (X) TikTok BlueSky    

Listen this week as I am joined by Jen again and we spin "Calling You" from the FiveLive EP and performed on the Cover to Cover tour in 1991.    Hear us as we talk about the spareness of the track and how George brought his beautiful vocals to such an underrated gem!   Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram  TikTok Twitter (X) BlueSky

THEME SHOW!!    Listen this week as I am joined again by Michael Anderson from Kidz Bop and we talk about songs and artists that were very heavily influenced by George.    Hear us talk about Debbie Gibson, Kevin Paige and even lesser known songs by bands like Boys Club and Soul Decision.    Is imitation the most sincere form of flattery?   Listen and find out!   Catch Kidz Bop this summer on the Certified Bop tour! Michael Anderson Social Channels Mandergramm - Instagram Mandertok- TikTok Kidz Bop   Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Instagram  Facebook TikTok Twitter (X) BlueSky

Listen this week as I am joined again by Laura from the Gen X Reference Desk and we spin "Please Send Me Someone (Anselmo's Song) from the 2004 Patience album.   Hear us talk about the evolution of GM's outlook after the pain of the Older era and the rebirth into the 2000's with hope looking forward.      Gen X Reference Desk Social Channels TikTok Instagram   Spinning The Wheel Social Channels TikTok Instagram Facebook Twitter (X) BlueSky

Listen this week as I am joined by Martin Tracey, author of the Complete Recordings Illustrated compilitation of the works of George Michael.   Hear how GM's music has been a part of Martin's life since the Wham days and how he fits in to the writings that he does to this very day.     Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Twitter (X) BlueSky Instagram TikTok