: Heavy radio play of the song as part of the movie soundtrack actually rushed its US single release on the MCA label before it was moved to Epic and Columbia. Censorship and Controversy
: The video featured his girlfriend at the time, Kathy Jeung, and included scenes of Michael writing " Explore Monogamy " on her back in lipstick. : Heavy radio play of the song as
: Some stations played a sanitized version titled " I Want Your Love ". American Top 40 host Casey Kasem famously refused to say the title, referring to it only as "the new single by George Michael". American Top 40 host Casey Kasem famously refused
George Michael's 1987 hit "" served as a bridge between his pop-star roots in Wham! and his mature solo debut album, Faith . Released in May 1987 in the US and June in the UK, it became a cultural flashpoint for its provocative title and themes. Movie Connection & Soundtrack Released in May 1987 in the US and
The song was the third major hit from the soundtrack .
In response to critics who claimed the song promoted promiscuity, George Michael added a video prologue stating, "This song is not about casual sex".