Fans have praised Geri Horner’s “touching” tribute to late singer George Michael in her new single.
Angels In Chains, released on iTunes and Spotify on Monday, marks the former Spice Girl’s first solo track in 12 years.
It comes months after the death of her close friend and mentor, who died aged 53 on Christmas Day.
'Angels in Chains' – in loving memory of George Michael – is out now. Download on iTunes or stream on Spotify https://t.co/4ywKN2ZH6c pic.twitter.com/J1OMSV72pH
— Geri Horner (@GeriHalliwell) June 19, 2017
The emotional ballad features the lyrics: “The brightest star burns half as long, who knows why the good die young?“I wonder where you’ve gone… say goodbye, it’s time to heal the pain.”It also references some of Michael’s biggest career hits, including Faith.And fans could not be happier with it…
The new single from @GeriHalliwell is available to stream on @Spotify ?? check it out! @GeorgeMichael would be so proud of you Geri x pic.twitter.com/dSiyG8nkZF
— Kevsie (@Kevsie) June 19, 2017
LOVE @GeriHalliwell #AngelsInChains !! Its like holding your 1st born for the 1st time, but so much better!!!
— Samuel Ch. Zernig (@SamuelCh) June 19, 2017
@GeriHalliwell My God!#AngelsInChains is absolutely beautiful! available on Spotify!Your voice is strong and beautiful! It grows to that end
— Mister Marvel (@RafDanvers) June 19, 2017
What an #Emotional #Beautifully written song. Geri you have done yourself, George & your fans #Proud #Vocally #Stunning ???? #AngelsInChains
— Spicy Art Britannia (@CoolBritaniaArt) June 19, 2017
Geri, 44, has spoken recently about her close bond with the former Wham! star and how he supported her in times of difficulty, offering his advice on music, men and style.
She will appear on Chris Evans’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Tuesday to mark the song’s release.
