You Have Been Loved

"You Have Been Loved" is a song by English singer George Michael, recorded for his 1996 album, Older. It was written by Michael and David Austin, and produced by Michael. In September 1997, "You Have Been Loved" was released as a double A-side single with "The Strangest Thing '97". It reached number two in the United Kingdom, only behind Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" charity record.

"You Have Been Loved"
Single by George Michael
from the album Older
Released8 September 1997
Genre
Length5:29
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)George Michael
George Michael singles chronology
"Waltz Away Dreaming"
(1997)		 "You Have Been Loved"
(1997)		 "Outside"
(1998)
Music video
"You Have Been Loved" on YouTube

Background

Michael wrote "You Have Been Loved" about his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, who died of an AIDS-related illness in 1993.[1] It was released as the sixth single from Older. "The Strangest Thing", also from Older, was remixed and re-recorded for this release as a more up-tempo track.

Critical reception

Sunday Mirror wrote, "A beautiful ballad. Considering recent events, it strikes the perfect chord. Enough said."[2]

Track listing
  • Asian/Australian/European/UK CD EP
  1. "You Have Been Loved" – 5:29
  2. "The Strangest Thing '97" (Radio Mix) – 4:40
  3. "Father Figure" (Live From MTV Unplugged) – 6:13
  4. "Praying for Time" (Live From MTV Unplugged) – 5:22
  • European/UK CD II
  1. "The Strangest Thing '97" (Loop Ratz Mix) – 8:46
  2. "The Strangest Thing '97" (Radio Mix) – 4:40
  3. "You Have Been Loved" – 5:29
  • European CD single
  1. "You Have Been Loved" – 5:29
  2. "The Strangest Thing '97" (Radio Mix) – 4:40
  • UK 12" promo
  1. "The Strangest Thing '97" (Loop Ratz Mix) – 8:46
  2. "The Strangest Thing '97" (Dub Version) – 8:46

Charts and certifications

References
  1. Lucy Ellis; Bryony Sutherland (1998). The Complete Guide to the Music of George Michael & Wham!. Omnibus Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-0711968226.
  2. Sunday Mirror. 7 September 1997. p. 37. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  3. Gavin Ryan (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
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  7. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – You Have Been Loved". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
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  9. "Dutchcharts.nl – George Michael – You Have Been Loved" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  10. "Major Market Airplay: Poland" (PDF). Music & Media. 4 October 1997. p. 23. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
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  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  14. "Jaarlijsten 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
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  16. "British single certifications – George Michael – You Have Been Loved". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 May 2011. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type You Have Been Loved in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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