Duran Duran’s song to Michael released in Oct 1997
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Only weeks before Michael's death on Nov 22nd, 1997. Duran Duran released their new album titled 'Medazzaland' on October 14th, 1997. Due to their record company situation with EMI at the time they could only release the album in America and Japan.
The album featured the song 'Michael You've Got A Lot To Answer For', which is about lead singer Simon Le Bon's friendship with Michael Hutchence. The two of them along with the likes of Bono, would often party in the South of France and London together.
The night Michael died Duran Duran were on tour in Cleveland, Ohio. They dedicated their entire performance to Michael Hutchence. Cutting out a number of songs from the set list including 'So Long Suicide' from 'Medazzaland'.
In the 80's Duran Duran and INXS were two of biggest pop/rock acts in the world, able to come out of the new wave period of the early 80's, and be able to blend different styles together to make pop/rock music that people could also dance to.
Listen to the song here:
Michael does have a lot to answer for and someday I will have that conversation with him. But for now: I am enjoying the memories, the fun we had together, and what a special person he was. RIP
Love & Peace
I'm very glad to see that 13 years later, effort is made to ensure that Michael and his work, indeed, his personhood, doesn't fade away. He was an extraordinarily gifted singer although he didn't think so. He was a wonderful performer and in his private life a loving, caring man with a well deep heart. Capable of profound emotions, Michael was gifted in songwriting as well and transferring his feelings, thoughts and convictions to paper, to song. I envy both Simon and Bono for the personal relationship they had with Michael. We can be sure that every single one of us has a purpose here. We touch lives, daily. Michael touched many and I'd like to think that he received as much love and concern as he emoted.