Spinning The Wheel

Join us this week for a special tribute.    Listen as we discuss the song "Somebody To Love" from the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert in 1992 and the Five Live LP.   Hear Shirley talk about being too close to the microphone and making it hard for George as well as our thoughts on GM Impersonators and a discussion about the recent interview with James Gavin.   For My Dad.  

Join us this week as we discuss Wild is the Wind from the 1999 album "Songs From The Last Century".   You'll hear stories of quiet mood setting venues on the Symphonica Tour, memories of the Final Wham concert and much more.   This week we also read a letter from a fan with a very special and personal story about the heart and graciousness of George that you are absolutely going to need a tissue f...

With Shirley still on holiday - please join us for Part 2 of our conversation with James Gavin.   We cover many of the stories from the book "George Michael; A Life" and we hear about the process of researching and telling the story of someone that is so near and dear to our hearts.      Please find us on all our social platforms-    Spinning The Wheel on - Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Shirley is on holiday this week so Matt is flying solo!   Listen as Matt sits down with James Gavin to discuss his book "George Michael; A Life".   You'll hear stories of research and the toll that writing a book of this magnitude can take on the author as well as the fans.  This was a fascinating conversation and we are honored that James took the time for us!   Please check out all of our social...

Join us this week as we go all the way back to 1986 and the song Battlestations from the final Wham album!  Listen as we talk about George doing his own backup singing, memories from The Final concert at Wembley and how Shirley still gets star struck!   Please share, subscribe and leave us those 5 star ratings!   Find us on all our social channels- Spinning The Wheel Podcast on- Facebook Instagram...

Join us this week as we go back to the iconic late 80's era with the title track from the 1987 album Faith!    Listen as we talk about influences of Elvis, rockabilly guitars and stories of concerts you might not have heard about before!   Please reach out on all of our social channels!! Spinning the Wheel Podcast on-  Instagram Twitter Facebook Tiktok

Listen this week as we are joined by some very special guests!   Heidi, Helen and Tonia have been keepers of the flame for all GM fans everywhere and we are honored to have them join us on the show this week.   Hear them talk about the events they have created, the work they have done and their feelings about what George's music means to them.     We begin this week with a special tribute to Linda...

The world lost a beautiful soul and an angelic voice last week with the passing of Shirley's sister, Linda Lewis.   Our heart and prayers go out to Shirley, Michelle and their entire family.      Rest in eternal peace Linda.   Join us this week as we go back to 1987 and talk about Jive Talkin' by Boogie Box High featuring George Michael.   Hear Shirley talk about singing on the original demo for t...

Join us this week as we take a relaxing journey back to the Last Century!    Listen as we discuss Roxanne from the album Songs From The Last Century.   We hear stories of Shirley singing this song live with George, questions about festivals and diets as well as a link to GM from one of Shirley's solo videos!   Shirley Lewis Official Fanpage on Instagram!!   Congratulations to George and all the fa...

Join us this week as Shirley Lewis hears this song for the first time!    Listen as we talk about Cars and Trains from the 2004 Patience album and hear Shirley's reactions, stories of fandom origins and #AskShirley!       Only a couple days left!!   Vote for George for the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame! Vote. RockHall. Com

Join us this week as we welcome our very special guest, Jo Garland!    Listen and be brought back in time as we talk about Fastlove from the Older album and hear Jo, Shirley and Michelle tell stories of working with George during the 1996 MTV Unplugged.   Studio sessions, show rehearsals and shower scenes......all of that and more!!   Fan voting closing soon- Vote for George Michael at vote.rockha...

Three words; Shirley's Sex Tape.    Join us this week as we go back to 1987 and listen to the hit "I Want Your Sex" from the Faith album.    Listen as Shirley talks about the song, answers your questions and nearly breaks the internet!   Is it a tape or just a mix?     Don't forget to vote daily for George Michael for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame!   vote.rockhall.com

Join us this week as we travel back to 1990 and listen to "Waiting For That Day" from the album Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1.   Hear Shirley talk about the song, properly manifesting the wheel and her unique take on sampling in music!    Please listen, review and leave those 5 Star ratings!   FInd us on all social platforms and use the hashtag #AskShirley

Join us this week as we listen to "Going to a Town" from the Symphonica tour and album!   Hear Shirley's thoughts about singing this song behind George on stage.   Shirley talks about working with the late Phil Ramone and she tells a story that we promise you have NEVER heard before about George!!

It's a Wham party!!   Join us this week as we blast back to 1985 and listen to Freedom from Make it Big!   Hear Shirley Lewis talk about big hair, studio perfection and rehearsing for The Final at Wembley in 1986!!   PLease subscribe and leave those 5 star reviews!!

We begin the journey through the catalog of George Michael one song at a time with Hard Day from the Faith album!