The eagerly-anticipated gig on June 12 followed his performance at the first-ever concert held in the new Wembley Stadium the weekend before.
Singer, George Michael on stage performing at Norwich City Football Club ground at Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Picture: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2007)
Singer, George Michael on stage performing at Norwich City Football Club ground at Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Picture: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2007)
Pop diva Sophie Ellis Bextor opened the show and won support from the home crowd when she declared that her outfit for the evening – a green mini dress – was a nod to the Canaries’ strip.
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. L>R Hannah Harvey and Sharon Hodgson Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
However, for readers who attended, you might recall that her knowledge of the words to On The Ball City was a bit patchy.
Mexican waves rippled around the stadium before George stepped on stage and despite ominous clouds, the weather held out so he could unleash a torrent of hits for the crowd.
Singer, George Michael on stage performing at Norwich City Football Club ground at Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Picture: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Sally Daniel shelters from the rain Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
Please enjoy these photos from the Evening News archive of that spine-tingling performance in Norwich. Perhaps you can spot yourself or someone you know in the pictures.
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George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. L>R Denise Ball and Jo Andrews Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. L>R Inna Millward, Margarite Reed and Svetlana Mukhima Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert.L>R Heidi Harvey and Kelly Clarke Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Fan Kelly Clarke arrives at Carrow Road. The last time she saw George Michael was at Wembley Stadium. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert. Photo:Antony Kelly Copy:Mark Nicholls For: EDP news EDP pics © 2007 (01603) 772434 (Image: ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC © 2007)
Singer, George Michael on stage performing at Norwich City Football Club ground at Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Picture: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2007)
Singer, George Michael on stage performing at Norwich City Football Club ground at Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Picture: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434 (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2007)
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