Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” is a duet written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan, and performed by Aretha Franklin and George Michael. It was released on January 23, 1987 with the instrumental version on the B-side as the third single from Franklin’s thirty-first studio album “Aretha.”

The song features a dynamic vocal performance from both artists, with their voices blending beautifully to deliver an energetic and uplifting anthem. Lyrically, the song revolves around the theme of reuniting with a long-lost love and the excitement of finally being together again.

The official music video for the song was directed by British director Andy Morahan. It features the footage of earlier famous duet pairs — Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Sonny and Cher, Ike and Tina Turner, and others.

“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” was a massive success commercially, reaching the number one spot on various charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and the UK Singles Chart. The collaboration between two iconic vocalists garnered critical acclaim and remains a memorable and cherished hit from the late 1980s.