Older (George Michael song)


"Older" is a single released by George Michael in 1997. It was also released as an EP under the name The Older EP. The single's B-side is a cover of Bonnie Raitt's single "I Can't Make You Love Me". The single peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, peaking behind his previous single "Spinning the Wheel" by just one place.

Critical reception

Sarah Davis from Dotmusic noted the "jazzy mood" of the song "as Michael brusquely casts off a former lover - "I'm not the man you want... these are wasted days without affection, I'm not that foolish anymore" - to the quavering accompaniment of Steve Sidwell's trumpet." Elysa Gardner from Los Angeles Times called it "moody" and said Michael's "adressing a lover in the song". Steve Morse from The Spokesman-Review described it as a "anguished love song". Ed Morales for Vibe wrote in his review, "On the affecting title track, Michael delivers his message of aging gracefully through a narrative detailing a breakup—one lover is crowding another. "Change is a stranger you have to know", he says."

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan.

Formats and track listings

CD single - The Older EP

Weekly charts

Certifications