: This was notably the final time Michael's mother, Lesley, saw him perform live before her death, adding a layer of historical poignancy to the recording. Releases and Recognition
: Backed by an acoustic band and orchestra, the performance was so technically perfect that the live recording (with crowd applause edited out) was used as the official single release. George Michael - I Can't Make You Love Me (Live)
: Many music critics and vocal coaches cite this performance as evidence of Michael's transition from a pop idol to a master of soul and jazz-inflected adult contemporary music. : This was notably the final time Michael's
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: While it did not appear on the original Older album, it was featured on the 1998 compilation Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael and the deluxe reissue of Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged .
The most famous live version was recorded during his session on October 11, 1996, at Three Mills Studios in London .