George Michael — - Faith (official Video)

Before the song begins, the jukebox plays a snippet of " I Want Your Sex " followed by a pipe organ rendition of Wham!’s " Freedom ".

The action takes place primarily against a stark white background, emphasizing his physical presence and "Elvis-style" poses. George Michael - Faith (Official Video)

While the album version is roughly three minutes, Michael extended the track to include a guitar solo specifically for its release as a single. 3. Critical & Commercial Impact Before the song begins, the jukebox plays a

Michael wears a signature black leather jacket (often with "BSA" on the back), Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, and Levi’s blue jeans tucked into cowboy boots. It helped the Faith album sell over 25

The video is credited with solidifying the "stubbled look" as a fashion trend and establishing Michael as a serious songwriter and performer. It helped the Faith album sell over 25 million copies worldwide. 4. Technical Details Director: Andy Morahan (who also directed "Father Figure"). Release Date: October 12, 1987. Label: Columbia Records.

The video includes unique audio cues that reference Michael’s transition as an artist:

A classic Wurlitzer jukebox and a guitar are the central props. Notably, Michael later admitted he did not actually know how to play the guitar at the time of filming. 2. Musical Structure & Video Intro