A music documentary this week and I’m a bit behind because this came out early in July. But a good music documentary is always worth catching up on. And this is a good one.
This is the story of wham, as told by archive footage and interviews. I’m still sad that George Michael is dead, but there is plenty of archive material of him talking about the band, but there’s also loads of Andrew Ridgeley who comes out of this as just such a lovely guy. He and George were friends from the moment they met at school and he just seems to have been happy for his friend’s success and never jealous that George went on to solo stardom. It has great music, great stories and great archive – including scrapbooks of press cuttings collated at the time.
It’s only 90 minutes but it’s a really entertaining hour and a half, even though the story isn’t always sunshine and roses. But it will remind you how insanely talented George was and what a shame he’s not still around to make music. I defy you to come away without a Wham song stuck in your head. I was humming I’m Your Man for days!
Like so many of these things, it’s on Netflix and made for Netflix, so it won’t turn up anywhere else. Which means if you’re someone who cycles through which streaming services you’re paying at any given time, add it to your list for next time you have Netflix!
Have a great Sunday.
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