George Michael's New Single To Get First Play On Chris Evans' Radio 2 Show

The posthumous single will serve as George's first new original material in five years.

A new George Michael single will be played for the first time on Radio 2 on Thursday (5 September).

The late singer’s publicist has revealed in a statement that the new track, the title of which is yet to be revealed, will be aired for the first time during Chris Evans’ breakfast show at 9am.

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George performing in 2012
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George died on Christmas Day last year, at the age of 53, with a coroner’s report eventually confirming that his death was due to natural causes.

His new posthumous track, which he had been working on prior to this death last year, will be the first original material fans have heard since 2012’s ‘White Light’, which George debuted at the closing ceremony of the London Olympic Games.

Following this, he unveiled the live album, ‘Symphonica’, which was met with critical acclaim from fans upon its release in 2014.

The collection spawned one single, a cover of Rufus Wainwright’s ‘Going To A Town’.

George's strong earring game inspired a generation of guys...
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But none of them could work it as well as him.
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And oh, that stubble (eat shit, hipsters).
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He wasn't afraid of a print.
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Like, really not afraid...
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Or tassles. Or leather.
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And he liked his leather.
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Because he looked damn good in it.
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He didn't embrace the 80s, he WAS the 80s.
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He didn't shy away from block colours...
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And only he could pull off this hat.
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He always was on point with sunglasses.
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He never waned.
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We'll miss you George, you beautiful supernova.
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