I want to apologize to Boy George and his followers for my previous review. This is a completely different George than the one who ignored me twice in NYC and he said in the book "if I was rude to you, I'm sorry." George I accept the apology. I was in the pit at NJPAC in Newark New Jersey and you and I had a great time. You even mimiced my dance moves for a moment. (I must admit I stole the setlist off the stage). Culture Club was out at a time in my youth where I just fell in love with music. They were always my favorite (I could do without God Thank You Woman however). I've followed George's solo career and Culture Club' various tours over the years since their 80s heyday. George says in his autobiography "there is no such thing as a genius." I beg to differ The track Il Adore from Cheapness and Beauty is immaculate. The strings alone are genius.. If you've never heard Cheapness and Beauty I urge you to buy it, It's a masterpiece. A note to George: Why didn't you post a discography at the end if the book? I have everything on CD that I can get (minus The Twin) but if you're releasing songs on TikTok I want to know about that. Culture Club has an album Don't Mind If I Do that was never released In America. Japan has recently released the first four CC albums along with George's first two on CD. In America we had High Hat and I finally got Tense Nervous Headache from Japan. I have all the DJ mixes on CD and in enjoy them. I Night In/A Night Out is a highlight. Now that George is taking over the role of Harold Zeigler in Moulin Rouge I really want that stage door photo. George's has had brilliant moments in his solo career (I have Generations of Love on vinyl). George played Bow Down Mister at the Cyndi Lauper show at the Beacon NYC which he mentions in the book and it brought the house down. George play some of the solo material. Your fans know and love it. Also it's been a dream of mine to hear The War Song live. At NJPAC I met with one of your employee's by accident and he told me no War Song. George has said in America nobody knows anything but his hits with CC and that simply isn't true. Same Thing In Reverse, Funtime, When Will You Learn, King Of Everything, Generations of Love, Your Kisses Are Charity (BRILLIANT DOLLY MIX I have it on CD), Let Somebody Love You, To Be Reborn (AKA This Used To Be My Video), aren't there songs written with Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier out there? Come out to NYC and play Irving Plaza again. You've earned the right to do whatever you want. Just do Victims, Black Money, Church..I'd love to hear White Boy or I'm Afraid of me. I want that photo George. After two unsuccessful tries (you ignored men completely at Beige) I want that photo of us. My Mom also just died and she loved you. Let's do it for our Mums.
I skipped the chapter on I'm A Celebrity...we don't have it in America. The John Moss chapter I feel was a bit sanitized and George calling people c@*ts isn't going t get you anywhere. Play it cool. Like you don't care then complain to anyone who will listen. After finishing Karma I really enjoyed it. It's not quite detailed enough for a rabid George fan but everyone else will enjoy it. His new outlook on life is remarkable. I think you and Cyndi could do a Las Vegas residency, Come back to the Beacon and do more than two shows. Or better yet play NJPAC again in Newark because there's a pit which was a blast.
George, if you happen to read this I've followed your musical career and you've honesty done genius work. Il Adore is genius. Don't argue with me on this.
Take It Like A Man is kind of a bitter read but I think it's an essential read before Karma. I just re-read it. Also dump Philip Salon. He sounds just awful. If you like the Boy you will love The Boy by the end of Karma. If you already love the boy it will take some time to get this new version of the Boy in your head but he's got a lovely outlook on life now and comes off as very sweet. It's wonderful. We've all grown up. Your career has lasted 40 years and you're still here. BRAVO!
Madonna is doing a tour with really deep cuts. I've seen it and the audience really isn't engaged but she tells her story and actually talks about her life between songs. You could so do this. Slip some of your solo songs in-between the hits. Again the Beacon NYC went nuts for Bow Down Mister. MORE MORE NORE!!! Tour NYC, Philly or Pittsburgh. I can catch you in all three cites.
Long may the Boy reign! XXXOOO Andrew P
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