Symphonica (George Michael album)


Symphonica is a live album by the English singer-songwriter George Michael and the only live album released during his lifetime. Released on 14 March 2014 through Aegean and Virgin EMI Records, Symphonica was Michael's first album of new recordings since Patience. Michael's vocals were recorded at the Royal Albert Hall during his Symphonica Tour, while the string arrangements were recorded in a studio.

Background

The album contains mostly live versions of songs from his 2011–12 Symphonica Tour, including six of his own compositions. The album was the final work by both American producer Phil Ramone, who died in March 2013, and by Michael himself, who died on Christmas Day 2016. The lead single, a cover of the Terence Trent D'Arby song "Let Her Down Easy", debuted at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart in spite of little promotion. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and sold 49,989 in its first week. "Patience", a further song from the tour which does not appear on the final album track listing, was available as a free download for one week only from Amazon.com in the UK to coincide with the album release.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications