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05:30 8 June 2022
Dramatic fanfare and delirious excitement heralded pop superstar George Michael’s Carrow Road appearance in 2007.
The highly anticipated concert on June 12 followed his performance at the first-ever concert held at the new Wembley Stadium the previous weekend.
Singer, George Michael on stage at the Norwich City Football Club ground in Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Photo: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434
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Singer, George Michael on stage at the Norwich City Football Club ground in Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Photo: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2007
Pop diva Sophie Ellis Bextor opened the show and won support from the local crowd when she said her outfit for the evening – a green mini dress – was a nod to the Canary Islands 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
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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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2007
However, for readers who attended, you might recall that his knowledge of the lyrics to On The Ball City was a bit spotty.
Mexican waves swept over the stadium before George took the stage and despite threatening clouds the weather held out for him to unleash a torrent of success for the crowd.
Singer, George Michael on stage at the Norwich City Football Club ground in Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Photo: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 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
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Please enjoy these photos from the Evening News archives of this stunning performance in Norwich. Maybe 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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2007
George Michael fans arrive at Carrow Road / NCFC for the concert.L>R Heidi Harvey and Kelly Clarke
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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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 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
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2007
Singer, George Michael on stage at the Norwich City Football Club ground in Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Photo: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2007
Singer, George Michael on stage at the Norwich City Football Club ground in Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Photo: James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics © 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434
– Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2007