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61st Birthday and something more

Hello and greetings from Poland,

Due to lockdown I was watching more  youtube videos than usual  - mostly music of my youth-the  80ties. For many on this planet it' s the best music ever- many talented young men composed hits just like on a production line.
INXS is always on my " to listen list".
A few days ago I was wondering how Michael Hutchens-sexiest rockstar of the 80ties- could look like today -as a middle age man. After short "googling"  I learned that he d' died in 1997.
I cannot remember that I've heard about it.
In 1997 I was living between  Germany and my homeland Poland , and we had no this kind of western "gossip press " . I knew nothing about Michael's privat life- for me he was just a superb front man, singer of INXS. 
I remember in 1991 I was hearing an audio cassette "Graetest hits "on my 20 hours holiday bus travell to Spain   - I' ve bought the cassette on a black market in  post communist Poland. "By my side " was my favorite, and I was hearing this song again and again.
Anyway owing to internet I' ve learned something about Michael' s life, his famous girl friends, family, and  last years as  father . It inspired me to write something , a kind of poem -maybe someone like it.

For Michael
I cry bitter tears, didn' t know you 're gone
You spent not enough time here...
Remember you singing „ Need you tonight”...
That night in November, no one at your side
at the point of no return...?
The final numbers 524 -new and last sensation,
mystified for ever...
Wherever your spirit might be now,
don' t miss to taste and smell -
a glass of bordeaux wine , a ripe olive
and a beautiful girl-in a lavender field
telling you -„Never tear us apart” .
The time slips away, elegantly wasted
by many , but not you-
-you lived your life in excess ,with passion
giving love to family and friends ,
sharing your music with us.
I would like to disappear for a while
and occur in your perfect universe
just to thank you for being here ...

Maria

You were Heaven Sent. But had a little of the Devil Inside also . Hearing you sing gave me a New Sensation and made my troubles Disappear. But no more Bitter Tears will be shed and you will always Stay Young. So I Send A Message that even though you are no longer here with us you are truly The Loved One and nothing will stop the After Glow of The Gift you gave us. There's Not Enough Time in the world to say What You Need to say to somebody who was such a big part of my life emotionally and still is. I have been Searching for those words and hope they reach you. So today I will play your music so all can Hear The Sound like Guns In The Sky and I will Learn To Smile again. Death can Never Tear Us Apart from those who are loved. Sorry for being a it Wishy Washy. Happy Birthday Michael and Shine Like It Does

Hi I just wanted to say how great of a rockstar Michael is. I have never heard of INXS before but I stumbled upon one of their songs called Got To let You Know & that just got me dancing. What got my attention in Michael is his sense of style & beauty. Its nice to know that he has millions of fans that would definitely miss his talent. He is one of a kind! My prayers are with his family & friends, I really can't imagine the pain they are going through although it's been over 20 years since his passing .

Michał 🙂 this is in Poland Michael:-). Love memory, absolutly fenomenal band and of-course frontman...

INXS was an important part of my life during my teenage years, and Michael provided the voice for it. Thanks Michael, because "without music life would be a mistake"

We love you and miss you, Michael. Your voice and your talent are always by my side ❤

Truly one of the best voices and performers of all time! Xoxo

I'm from 1977, I think I've listened to your Live From Wembley on audio cassette for thousands of times when I was coming back from school, that extraordinary energy and ability to move in every note you sang, made me a singer...Today music is all different, maybe it no longer has the value that you and the band were able to give. I was moved to see your "Live From Wembley" live remastered, it was a great gift. Thank you for every single note you sang.

Brilliant Then, Brilliant Now and Brilliant FOREVER.

Another christmas without you here among us. Thinking of you always . Merry Christmas Michael and God bless xx

Gracias por tu inmensa grandeza; un vocalista que nunca desafinaba; por las letras, por tu vida iconica, enamorado por su afecto a su familiar. A los quince años, pregunte quien era ese cantante: Michael Hutchence, de Inxs, tocaba Original Sin, que me partio la cabeza. A partir de ahi, fui participe hasta este momento. Gracias

I used to enjoy INXS songs in the 80's and mid 90's and hear them from time to time in the years after and continue to like them so much.
Just a few days ago by chance I saw the Mistyfy Micahel Hutchence documentary and I've been so deeply touched by your whole life and your death: What a pity miss a person like you seemed to be... RIP Michael. We will continue listening to your songs and enjoy your disarming smile...