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George Michael. Solo Career
Solo Career
This timeline highlights key milestones in George Michael's solo music career.
1984
First Solo Single
George Michael released his first solo single, 'Careless Whisper', which reached number one in over 20 countries.
1986
Second Solo Single
His second solo single, 'A Different Corner', also reached number one.
1987
Release of 'Faith'
George Michael released his debut solo album 'Faith', which sold over 25 million copies worldwide and stayed at number one on the Billboard 200 for 12 weeks.
1990
Release of 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1'
He released his second solo album 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1', which included the hit singles 'Praying for Time' and 'Freedom!'.
1996
Release of 'Older'
George Michael released his third solo album 'Older'.
1999
Release of 'Songs from the Last Century'
He released the album 'Songs from the Last Century', a collection of cover songs.
2004
Release of 'Patience'
George Michael released his fifth solo album 'Patience'.
