YOU'VE GOT YOGMAEL!!!

My post-happy cyber tribe has knocked the posting delay back
up to almost 2 weeks. But the priority rule remains in effect, so
if you have "date sensitive" info, title it "Urgent."

Also, ANYONE who wants in on planning or details of YM
Weekend in LA, E MAIL ME PLEASE!!!!

Lastly, I dedicate this issue of YOGMAEL to my friend
Michelle Varga, who had to miss the season finale of Friends
due to circumstances beyond her control. Get well soon Mick.

AND AWAY WE GO...
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hare-at-acsu.buffalo.edu (Jason Hare) writes:
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I haven't seen the Stand By Me concert in ages, but I don't remember
him doing It's So Easy...I do remember him doing 123 though...?

(Cass used the chorus instead of the title to name the song. Same
thing. He did perform one more track that day, a duet with Boy
George, but Man George refused to allow them to air the Culture
club track they sang. AG)

Jay
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JShafer999-at-aol.com writes:
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Hey Everyone!

I just wanted to say how much I love reading Yogmæl. It really
brightens my day. :) It's nice to know what's going on when you
live in North America. ;) I also wanted to let everyone know that
after seeing everyone's George pages and reading Amanda's
Yogaholic paper ;), I was inspried to add another site to the list.
:) It's not totally a George site, but I have a section with lyrics...I
had a *lot* of time on my hands one summer, and I decided to
scout around and find George/Wham! lyrics. Just about every
song is there, except for the newer ones (I'm working on it). If you
want to look at it, you can find it at:
http://members.aol.com/jshafer999/index.htm.

About the Yogaholism paper...I thought that was great! I think we've
all felt like that at one point in our lives regarding George. It's really
nice to know that I wasn't the only one. I also found a way to
combine George and cross stitching...I ended up with a cool Faith
logo. :) I've combined my George passion with other hobbies too--
someday if I ever finish it, I hope to have a one-of-a-kind sweater--but
we'll see.

Keep up the good work! :D

-Jaime
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NormalGM-at-aol.com writes:
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Thanks for all the great newsletters. I was wondering if anyone
knows what DHSS stands for in Wham Rap? It has always
puzzled me. Thanks.

(Department of Health and Social Security. They administer the
dole in the jolly old UK. AG)
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meep625-at-phnx.uswest.net (RoadRunner) writes:
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Someone was asking to share funny GM stories or experiences.
I was in 9th grade and we had a history quiz. One of the questions
pertained to George Washington. Instead, I wrote George Michael.
We traded exams with our neighbors and my friend burst into
hysterics. I was able to get the points as my instructor
understood that it was a mistake. I never lived that down. :)
Amanda, great job on the digest.
Stacie
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cjc3-at-webtv.net (Nancy) writes:
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My name is Nancy and i am a big GM fan. I also am a fan of
Andrew Ridgeley, if anyone has any info or a mailing list for
him please let me know.

(Andy could have his own mailing list in a flash if there was stuff
to post, but for the time being, I have a single issue called
ANGEMAIL. Anyone in need of a Ridgeley fix, e me and ask
for a copy. AG)

I have been a GM fan since Wham started. I don't have all
GM's music yet but plan on it. If anyone wants to e-mail me
please do so.
Nancy
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freyes-at-kmi.com (Fr megamanx17
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lasernut-at-empirenet.com (M. Smith) writes:
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(Mr. Smith has posted a lot lately, and here they are as
one magnum opus. AG)

Hello again,

It has been a while since I posted but I'm tired of looking
forever and turning up nothing so here it goes...

I am looking for an ORIGINAL copy of the April 1, 1987 AIDS
Day benefit concert called 'Stand By Me' on VHS. If anyone
knows where I can buy a new copy great. If not, I will buy a
slightly used one (or trade one for something real cool).

I am also looking for any other original concerts on VHS/Laser
Disc that George performed at. I already have 'Wham! In China',
'Freddie Mercury Tribute', and 'Nelson Mandela 70th B-day' on
LaserDisc.

Thanks in advance.

>(Don't blame Virgin. The album is selling like mad world wide,
>it's DreamWorks that's dropping the ball. And I have heard from
>various sources--all valid--that DreamWorks has done very little
>to help this album. AG)

Indeed. At this time I feel compelled to make a comment. I
have a contact at Dreamworks (for the record, I am actually
once removed from this person). She is an A&R assistant over
at Dreamworks who's offices are actually in the building next to
the David Geffen Company in L.A. When asked about George
Michael her response was "George, oh yeah...I almost forgot
about him." WHAT!!! I could hardly believe it! His own record
company has even forgotten about him. This is a very dark
hour for the American GM fan.

But wait, there is more...Apparently, since George was signed
by David Geffen himself George has no A&R rep at Dreamworks
to back him. In fact, she says that George reports directly to
Mr. Geffen (or his assistant) at the David Geffen Company and
has not even had much contact with Dreamworks proper.
pparently, George is none of the Dreamworks A&R rep's "baby"
so nobody is taking care of business for him.

(I know that when I called DreamWorks they told me to call
the Geffen offices. AG)

As many of you know, George's contract seems to have been
done on the Dreamworks books mostly for publicity to help kick
off the Dreamworks label. What George needs is a sincere,
premeditated effort on the part of his record company to force
his music into the American public's eye and at least give
people the chance to accept or reject it. So far, I can't say that
this has happened. She said she can't even remember seeing
any promos in her office for George!

Dreamworks you appear to be dropping the ball!

>What does - When you thought your life was on prescription -
>mean?

>(The saying is akin to saying "on hold". And a dictionary I
>consulted agrees. Thus, with the whole Fony thing, his life was
>essentially on hold professionally anyway. AG)
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Funny, that's not the way I took it. Not to argue with a dictionary
but I thought of it as if he felt that his life had already been "written"
for him by someone who is supposed to (or thinks they are
supposed to) know what is best for him. Indeed this was probably
a reference to Fony. However, it could have also meant that it
seemed (through Faith anyway) that his life was set on a course
that he had no control of because he was taking his "prescription"
that was being handed to him.

Sincerely,
M. Smith - LaserNut
lasernut-at-empirenet.com
http://www.empirenet.com/~lasernut
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jrobinson-at-odyssey.on.ca (James Robinson) writes:
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Amanda,
Hello and greetings from SW Ontario's second craziest
yogfan :- ) ...and I won't even guess who's first

(Ha ha Jim. AG)

Just a few thoughts from the past couple weeks in London.
Something funny is going on here. Lately the local M and left me feeling fairly upbeat the rest of the
day. I don't know who the George fan was, so if you see
another Odyssey address on the list, you know were they

work!

The pictures from the yogfest are currently being developed
and I will be sending them your way very soon...

(My roll is not yet totally shot, and actually sitting in my
camera in a friend's glove box. I'm hoping to have them
developed soon. AG)

Hope the jobs treating you well. Fair warning, I might be
asking for your help regarding some redecorating...with an
appropriate consultation fee of course :- )

(No cheques without 2 pieces of ID... AG)

Love,
Jim
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outlawqb-at-earthlink.net (Gary J. Davis, Jr.) writes:
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AMANDA - I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR ALL
YOUR HARD WORK. YOU ARE AMAZING. I HAVE
FOUND A WHOLE NEW WORLD WITH YOGMAEL! I
KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY GM FAN I KNOW
AND THAT THERE IS AN "UNDERGROUND" NETWORK
OF RARE AND CLASSIC MATERIAL OUT THERE.
YOGMAEL HAS ALSO INTRODUCED ME TO A NEW
PEN PAL OR TWO. I WANT TO THANK ANDREW
ROLLASON FOR THE COVER TO COVER TAPE AND
DENISE FOR THE VIDEOS! ALSO, JONATHAN FOR
THE STAR PEOPLE '97 SINGLES, THEY ARE AWESOME.
I HAVE ALSO MADE A RECENT PURCHASE FROM
NANCY AND I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT ALL THE NEW
STUFF. IT IS AS IF GEORGE IS RELEASING A NEW
ALBUM EVERY WEEK! ANYWAY, THANK YOU AGAIN!

(You are welcome. Glad to know YM is doing what it's intended
to do. AG)

GARY

P.S. I DARE ANY OF YOU TO LISTEN TO STAR PEOPLE
'97 AND NOT WANT TO "SHAKE YOUR BOOTY."
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stefank-at-hildesheim.sgh-net.de (Stefan Kirchfeld) writes:
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Hi there !

I bought the SP 97 maxi last Monday and I like it very much !!!!!!
It´s really very very brilliant ! Two unplugged tracks were added:
Everything she wants and Star People !

I really look forward to the two projects still coming out probably
this year : Trojan Souls and the Greatest Hits ! But what´s this
thing with the Wham Greatest Hits Album with new Wham-like
tracks on it ? Is it true or just a rumour ? If someone asked that
in past issues noone ever answered ! Please do someone this
time !

(Shirlie? AG)

That´s it for now
Ciao
sK

LIVING
Seeing, feeling
Caring, sharing
Listening, longing
Crying, lying
Hearing, Understanding
Touching, hugging
Lusting, trusting
Healing, fighting
Talking, teasing
Seducing, hating
Kissing, missing
MEANING LOVING

by Stefan Kirchfeld
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rhee-at-Ra.MsState.Edu (rhee black) writes:
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Hi Amanda! This is Rhee from MS. I wonder if there is any way
to get a 1997 GM calender? Fellow Yog Fans, can you help???

(Try the Danilo site: <> AG)

Also, any UK fans--can I get a copy of the Older EP or STW
dance mixes?? I will pay--just tell me how much and how to get
in touch with you!! Thank you!!

Take Care, All!! Thanks, Amanda, for all you do--I love Yogmael!!
This is the only way I ever hear what is going on with George.
He is Great!! Bye! Thanks for anyone who can help me.
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tilly-at-positronfiber.com (Tilly Maertens) writes:
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Further to recent inquiries about mailbox viruses, my mentor;
Gabriel Hatcher, of CyberAngels related the following to me for
all interested parties. You all should really check these sites
out as none of you will hence, ever fall prey to a virus and/or
virus hoax again.

"You can visit some websites dedicated to virus hoaxes:

http://crew.umich.edu/~chymes/Hoaxes/Think. http://www.angelfire.com/wy/georgemichael/chat.html

The George Michael FAQ at has been updated. Enjoy and as
always please feel free to e-mail with further info.

-Tara
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YOGD-at-aol.com (DeAnna) writes:
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Hi Amanda, This message is to George ... and all Yogmaelers
too :). Seriously, I just received Star People 97. To George I'd
say pleeeeze let the USA hear this!! The world hear it!! It is
wonderful. I haven't been this 'up' in a long time. To those who

don't have it...beg, borrow or steal to get it :). That was meant
as a joke. Sort of. Anyway, George, thanks!!! You've made
more than one fan very happy. De

(I could get in trouble for this, but it is worth stealing... AG)
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To Wrap it Up:

Tomorrow we go behind the cameras at George Michael Unplugged.

"Nothing comes from nothing baby..."

 

 
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