George Michael has hit back at criticism that he cashed in on the
Olympics by using the closing ceremony as the launchpad for his new
single. In a message to his fans on Twitter, he said: "I don't regret it." George
raised eyebrows during the showpiece event when he performed new track
White Light when other artists were drawing on their biggest hits for
the music spectacular, being viewed around the world.
The song was
his first new material since he was fighting for his life late last
year after contracting pneumonia, and was inspired by his health woes.
His performance on Sunday marked his return to the stage after being in
hospital for several weeks in Vienna as a result of the illness. George's
use of the high profile event seems to have paid dividends as he looks
likely to register his first top 10 hit for eight years when the
Official Charts Company unveils the next singles chart at the weekend.
In
a message on Twitter, he said: "Had a great time at the closing! I hope
you are not bothered by the press reports of my scandalous
'promotion'." And in a forthright response he added: "Please join
me in telling them to fuck off. It was my one chance on TV to thank you
all for your loyalty and prayers, and I took it. And I don't regret it."
Michael
also performed Freedom '90, which made it to only number 28 in the
charts, despite having a series of chart-toppers and top 10 hits from
which to choose. However 'Freedom 90' felt like the right choice for the evening and 'White Light' gave George the ultimate chance to show where he is 30 years after he began.
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