You Have Been Loved
"You Have Been Loved" is a song by English singer George Michael, recorded for his third studio album, "Older" (1996). It was written by Michael and David Austin and produced by Michael. On 8 September 1997, "You Have Been Loved" was released as a double A-side single with "The Strangest Thing '97" and reached number two in the United Kingdom, behind Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" charity record. Background. Michael wrote "You Have Been Loved" about his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, who died of an AIDS-related illness in 1993. It was released  as the sixth single from "Older". "The Strangest Thing", also from "Older", was remixed and re-recorded for this release as a more up-tempo track. Critical reception. Matthew Hocter from Albumism said "You Have Been Loved" is "one of the album’s most heartbreaking and painfully personal love songs". A reviewer from "Sunday Mirror" wrote, "A beautiful ballad. Considering recent events, it strikes the perfect chord. Enough said."