George Michael’s Sexy Super Models
Fincher, Mugler direct Naomi, Christy, Linda, Cindy, Tyra, Eva
Here at PROVOKR we have put together 4 incredible, steamy George Michael music videos which engage the power and beauty of super talent and super models. One, “Freedom! ’90” directed by David Fincher, who went on to become a mega talented film director, and one “Too Funky” directed by the fashion designer Thierry Mugler in 1992. There is also the director’s cut from Mugler and a newly discovered outtakes video from the George Michael estate from “Freedom! ’90.”
George Michael’s beautiful lyrics, his tremendous voice and R&B backbone are the real stars. But it is George himself who decided to make his songs even more entertaining and addictive powerhouses for the MTV generation. In the genius execution of “Freedom ’90” the models lip synch to the song and George does not even appear. Featured in “Freedom! ’90” are a young Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista (who steals the show), Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, and Tatjana Patiz.
Michaels cast the girls following the famous Peter Lindbergh shoot for British Vogue. These were absolutely the super models. In “Too Funky” Michaels and Thierrry Mugler choose to capture the runway drama of Eva Herzigova, Linda Evangelista, Nadja Auermann, Emma Sjoberg, Estelle Hallyday, Shana Zadrick, Tyra Banks and Beverly Peele all dressed in outrageous Mugler looks. George Michaels sings the song from behind a camera cast as a runway videographer. Love the backwards baseball cap. Even Madonna makes a brief sexy and sophisticated appearance.
We loved putting this story together of the master George Michael’s undeniable talent and his creative and marketing choices to really bring his songs home to a large viewing audience. Treat yourself to a listen and a look at these amazing music videos and you’ll catch yourself singing along and totally engaged more than 25 years after their debut.
