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"Older" 
Single by George Michael from the album Older A-side "Older" B-side "I Can't Make You Love Me" Released 20 January 1997 Format CD, Cassette Recorded 1993–1997 Genre Soul, Blues, Pop Length 5:33 Label DreamWorks (U.S.)
Virgin (rest of the world)Writer(s) George Michael Producer George Michael George Michael singles chronology "Spinning the Wheel"
(1996)"Older" / "I Can't Make You Love Me"
(1997)"Star People '97"
(1997)"Older" / "I Can't Make You Love Me" is a single released by George Michael in 1997. It was also released as an EP under the name "The Older EP". The single is mainly composed of the song "Older" and a cover of Bonnie Raitt's single "I Can't Make You Love Me". The single peaked at #3 in the UK Singles Chart,[1] nearly besting his previous single "Spinning the Wheel" by just one place.
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Track listings
All songs were written by George Michael, except where noted.
"The Older EP"
- UK: Virgin – VSCDG 1626 (CD), VSC1626 (Cassette)
- Germany: Virgin – 8940402 (CD)
- Australia: Virgin – 89404029 (CD)
No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Older" 5:36 2. "I Can't Make You Love Me" Allen Shamblin, Mike Reid 5:23 3. "Desafinado" (with Astrud Gilberto) Antônio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonça 3:21 4. "The Strangest Thing" (Recorded live at the BBC Radio Theatre, 8 October 1996) 6:02 CD single
- Netherlands: Virgin – 8940382
No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Older" 5:36 2. "I Can't Make You Love Me" Allen Shamblin, Mike Reid 5:23 Promo CD single
- UK: Virgin - VSCDJ1626
No. Title Length 1. "Older" (radio edit) 4:59 2. "Older" (full-length version) 5:32 Charts and certifications
Charts
Chart (1997) Peak
positionDutch Singles Chart[2] 29 Irish Singles Chart[3] 6 Spanish Singles Chart[4] 3 Swedish Singles Chart[5] 60 UK Singles Chart[6] 3 Certifications
Country Certification United Kingdom Silver[7] References
- ^ "Chart Stats - George Michael - Older/I Can't Make You Love Me". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=24866. Retrieved 20 January 2009.
- ^ Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ The Irish Charts. Retrieved January 21, 2011.
- ^ Listas de Afyve. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ George Michael - Older (song). Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ Top 75 Releases. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ Certified awards search. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
Studio albums Faith (1987) · Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990) · Older (1996) · Songs from the Last Century (1999) · Patience (2004)Compilations Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1998) · Twenty Five (2006)Extended plays Five Live (1993)Singles "Careless Whisper" (1984) · "A Different Corner" (1986) · "I Want Your Sex" (1987) · "Hard Day" (1987) · "Faith" (1987) · "Father Figure" (1988) · "One More Try" (1988) · "Monkey" (1988) · "Kissing a Fool" (1988) · "Praying for Time" (1990) · "Waiting for That Day" (1990) · "Mother's Pride" (1990) · "Freedom! '90" (1990) · "Heal the Pain" (1991) · "Cowboys and Angels" (1991) · "Too Funky" (1992) · "Killer"/"Papa Was a Rolling Stone" (1993) · "Jesus to a Child" (1996) · "Fastlove" (1996) · "Spinning the Wheel" (1996) · "Older" (1997) · "Star People '97" (1997) · "You Have Been Loved"/"The Strangest Thing '97" (1997) · "Outside" (1998) · "Freeek!" (2002) · "Shoot the Dog" (2002) · "Amazing" (2004) · "Flawless (Go to the City)" (2004) · "Round Here" (2004) · "John and Elvis Are Dead" (2005) · "An Easier Affair" (2006) · "December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)" (2008) · "True Faith" (2011)Duets"Wrap Her Up" (1985) · "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987) · "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (1991) · "Waltz Away Dreaming" (1997) · "As" (1999) · "If I Told You That" (2000) · "This Is Not Real Love" (2006) · "Heal the Pain" (2008)Video albums Faith (1988) · George Michael (1990) · Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999) · Twenty Five (2006) · George Michael Live in London (2009)Tours Faith World Tour (1988-89) · Cover to Cover tour (1991) · 25 Live (2006-08) · Live in Australia (2010) · Symphonica Tour (2011)Related articles Categories:- 1997 singles
- George Michael songs
- Songs written by George Michael
- Pop ballads
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