Many critics and fans noted that Michael was the only artist that night who could truly match Mercury’s vocal range and power. Behind the Scenes

George Michael's performance of "" at the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert is widely regarded as one of the greatest live performances in pop history. It was later officially released on the Five Live EP in 1993, which featured other tracks from the concert and Michael's Cover to Cover tour. The Performance Context

Michael was a lifelong Queen fan and felt a deep responsibility to honor Mercury. He later called it the "proudest moment" of his career.

Held on April 20, 1992, at Wembley Stadium, the concert was organized by the remaining members of Queen to honor Freddie Mercury and raise funds for AIDS research.

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