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2012 single by George Michael From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"White Light" is a song by English singer-songwriter George Michael. The song premiered on George Michael's official YouTube channel on 29 June 2012 [2] before being released to radio on 2 July 2012, in order to commemorate the 30-year anniversary since his first single (co-written by Andrew Ridgeley) entered the British charts in 1982.[3] The song received its debut live performance (alongside "Freedom! '90") at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on 12 August 2012 and subsequently entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15. This was his final original song released before his death in December 2016.
"White Light" | ||||
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Single by George Michael | ||||
B-side | "Song to the Siren" | |||
Released | 29 June 2012[1] | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:36 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | George Michael | |||
Producer(s) | George Michael | |||
George Michael singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"White Light" on YouTube |
On 19 August 2012, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15, becoming his last top 40 hit prior to his death on 25 December 2016. The song has also charted in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[4] | 88 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[5] | 53 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 50 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] | 32 |
Belgium (Dance Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] | 17 |
France (SNEP)[9] | 73 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[10] | 21 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[11] | 3 |
Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 32 |
Italy (FIMI)[13] | 17 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] | 6 |
Scotland (OCC)[15] | 29 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[16] | 35 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 34 |
UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 15 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Italy (FIMI)[19] | Gold | 15,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
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