I finally made it through watching "Freedom." I didn't sob my way through it but I found it a very emotional experience. To know he himself had worked on the documentary, and had been working on it when he died made it more poignant. I still don't really listen any more, though I tried to listen to "Listen Without Prejudice" earlier in the week I found I had to switch it off about half way through. I'm not sure I can listen to "Waiting" again, well not in the forthcoming future anyway.George, George, George .. there we go I've said the name. He made me a better person, through him I was able to fight me demons. I never turned to a bottle I turned to him, he got me through the lonely hours and the dark times. I cried to him, I laughed to him and made some wonderful friends because of him. I had hoped that one day we would relive the dream again. At least I have precious memories of wonderful times both online, laughing and giggling at his tweets and of course sharing an evening with just a few thousand people in ore of his magnificent talent.
I'm so looking forward to X.factor tomorrow night, I love the program anyway and this year there are a handful of great contestants, but tomorrow's tribute night with be special. I don't expect to like them all, but what I mustn't do is compare the acts versions of the songs to the genuine articles, that's not what it's about. I hope I enjoy it, but because people can't take it for what it is as a tribute I dread the backlash on social media that will surely follow! Personally I think George would be proud that the acts are taking on board his genius, but adding a twist of their own to his timeless music. That of course is just my opinion and others will wholeheartedly disagree.
