This 1988 single, a jazzy, torch-song ballad from the blockbuster album Faith, showcased Michael's sophisticated R&B influences and his vocal maturity. It was a deliberate departure from the more upbeat pop of its predecessors.
- "Kissing a Fool" was the fifth single released from the album *Faith*.
- Despite being a ballad, it reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 5.
- The song features a prominent jazz-influenced arrangement, including a walking bass line and a muted trumpet solo.
George Michael was a British pop singer and songwriter known for his smooth vocals and a career that spanned both massive commercial success and personal struggles. A few years after the breakup of Wham!, he had established himself as a major solo force in pop and soul music.
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