You Have Been Loved
"You Have Been Loved" | ||||
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Single by George Michael | ||||
from the album Older | ||||
Released | 8 September 1997[1] | |||
Length | 5:29 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | George Michael | |||
George Michael singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"You Have Been Loved" on YouTube |
"You Have Been Loved" is a song by English singer George Michael, recorded for his third studio album, Older (1996). It was written by Michael and David Austin and produced by Michael. On 8 September 1997, "You Have Been Loved" was released as a double A-side single with "The Strangest Thing '97" and reached number two in the United Kingdom, behind Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" charity record.
Background[]
Michael wrote "You Have Been Loved" about his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, who died of an AIDS-related illness in 1993.[2] It was released as the sixth single from Older. "The Strangest Thing", also from Older, was remixed and re-recorded for this release as a more up-tempo track.
Critical reception[]
Sunday Mirror wrote, "A beautiful ballad. Considering recent events, it strikes the perfect chord. Enough said."[3]
Track listings[]
- Asian, Australian, European, and UK CD EP
- "You Have Been Loved" – 5:29
- "The Strangest Thing '97" (radio mix) – 4:40
- "Father Figure" (live from MTV Unplugged) – 6:13
- "Praying for Time" (live from MTV Unplugged) – 5:22
- European and UK CD II
- "The Strangest Thing '97" (Loop Ratz Mix) – 8:46
- "The Strangest Thing '97" (radio mix) – 4:40
- "You Have Been Loved" – 5:29
- European CD single
- "You Have Been Loved" – 5:29
- "The Strangest Thing '97" (radio mix) – 4:40
Charts and certifications[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
Certifications[]
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References[]
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 6 September 1997. p. 53. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Lucy Ellis; Bryony Sutherland (1998). The Complete Guide to the Music of George Michael & Wham!. Omnibus Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-0711968226.
- ^ Sunday Mirror. 7 September 1997. p. 37. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ Gavin Ryan (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – George Michael – You Have Been Loved" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Top National Sellers: Denmark" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14 no. 41. 27 September 1997. p. 15. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 27 September 1997. p. 13. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – You Have Been Loved". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 40, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – George Michael – You Have Been Loved" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Major Market Airplay: Poland" (PDF). Music & Media. 4 October 1997. p. 23. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – George Michael – You Have Been Loved". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Jaarlijsten 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles 1997". Music Week. 17 January 1998. p. 27.
- ^ "Najlepsze single na UK Top 40–1997 wg sprzedaży" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 4 June 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "British single certifications – George Michael – You Have Been Loved". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
External links[]
- 1996 songs
- 1997 singles
- George Michael songs
- LGBT-related songs
- Pop ballads
- Songs about HIV/AIDS
- Songs in memory of deceased persons
- Songs written by David Austin (singer)
- Songs written by George Michael
- Soul ballads
- Virgin Records singles