"Flawless (Go To The City)" remains a fan favorite for its blend of grit and glamour. It peaked at , nearly matching the original's success, and proved that even two decades into his career, George Michael's ability to "tune in to feelings" and create a massive floor-burner was untouched.
Most remarkably, the entire video was shot in one unbroken take . George Michael - Flawless (Go To The City) (with
The track actually has deep roots, sampling The Ones, who in turn sampled Gary’s Gang's 1978 hit "Keep On Dancin'" and Alec R. Costandinos' "Romeo and Juliet". The Visual: A Masterpiece in One Take "Flawless (Go To The City)" remains a fan
George appears toward the end, seated in the middle of the room, grounding the chaotic movement with his presence. Legacy and Reception The track actually has deep roots, sampling The
It features a man in a hotel room that slowly fills with an eclectic group of dancers who undress and dress as if living their lives alongside him.
While many artists use samples as a simple hook, George Michael transformed the original 2001 house track "Flawless" by into a fully-fledged narrative.
The lyrics added a new emotional depth, dealing with the frustration of unrecognized talent and the need for music to be a "saviour".