White Light (George Michael song) explained

"White Light" is a song by English singer-songwriter George Michael. The song premiered on George Michael's official YouTube channel on 29 June 2012,^[1] before being released to radio on 2 July 2012, in order to commemorate the 30-year anniversary since his first single (co-written by Andrew Ridgeley) entered the British charts in 1982.^[3] The song received its debut live performance (alongside "Freedom! '90") at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on 12 August 2012 and subsequently entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15. This was his final original song released before his death in December 2016.

Chart performance

On 19 August 2012, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15, becoming his last top 40 hit prior to his death on 25 December 2016. The song has also charted in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Track listing

"White Light" (EP)

1. "White Light" – 4:35
2. "Song to the Siren" – 3:33
3. "White Light" (Voodoo Sonics Remix) – 6:58
4. "White Light" (Kinky Roland Remix) – 6:47

"White Light" (The Remixes)

1. "White Light" (Kinky Roland Remix) – 6:47
2. "White Light" (Steven Redant & Phil Romano Divine Vox Remix) – 7:12
3. "White Light" (Stereogamous Bath House Mix) – 5:05
4. "White Light" (Voodoo Sonics Remix) – 6:58
5. "White Light" (Jackman & Thomas Remix) – 6:08
6. "White Light" (David Kay Remix) – 4:01

Charts

Chart (2012)	Peak position
Belgium (Dance Bubbling Under Wallonia)[4]	17
Italy (FIMI)[5]	17

Notes and References

1. Web site: 29 June 2012 . George Michael – White Light (Lyric Video) . . 22 April 2024.
2. News: Michaels . Sean . 25 April 2012 . George Michael thanks fans with new song White Light . . 28 October 2024.
3. Web site: News – GeorgeMichael.com. 19 July 2012.
4. Web site: Dance Bubbling Under. Ultratop. 25 August 2012.
5. Web site: Top Digital (Download e streaming). FIMI. 19 August 2012.