I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

About I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) is a duet performed by George Michael and Aretha Franklin, released as a single on January 23, 1987. The song achieved significant success, reaching number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan, and produced by Narada Michael Walden. The collaboration was a dream come true for George Michael, who had long admired Aretha Franklin. Initially hesitant to write for her due to his busy schedule with Wham! and feelings of unworthiness .

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About this song

Credited to

George Michael, Aretha Franklin

Album

Ladies & Gentlemen · Track 13 of 29

Released

November 9, 1998

Duration

3:58

On Last.fm

104,663 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Ladies & Gentlemen