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George Michael Covered: Years & Years, Self Esteem, MNEK and more take on iconic songs for Apple Music Pride playlist

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A host of artists including Years & Years, SELF ESTEEM, MNEK, Calum Scott and Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears have recorded their own versions of some of George Michael's most-loved songs as part of new Apple Music playlist George Michael Covered.

Released to celebrate Pride Month and available to stream now in Spatial Audio, the playlist sees some of the world's most exciting LGBTQIA+-identifying artists put their own spin on hits from the late star's back catalogue; including Outside, Fastlove and One More Try.

On his cover of Outside, Years & Years' Olly Alexander says: "One of the things I love most about George Michael was his ability to own his narrative.

He was a huge, huge star. I’m sure he struggled with some of the attention and issues that come with worldwide fame, and he still remained so iconic, so true to who he was.

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