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Music by Larry Grossman, Lyrics by Buz Kohan Little info about song: Written for and dedicated to the memory of Ryan White, a haemophiliac who was diagnosed with the AIDS virus aged eleven years, and who died just after turning eighteen in April 1990. It was performed by Michael on 19th January 1993, at An American Reunion - The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala, for the incoming President , Bill Clinton. Michael, as well as dedicating the song to his late friend Ryan, used the occasion to speak out in favour of funding AIDS-related research: "He is gone, but I want his life to have meaning beyond his passing. It is my hope, President-elect Clinton, that you and your administration commit the resources needed to eliminate this awful disease that took my friend, and ended so many promising lives before their time." Following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales on 31st August 1997, Michael permitted the inclusion of Gone Too Soon on an album titled 'Tribute', with all proceeds from the sales going to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Michael also dedicated his Ostend concert to the memory of Diana and, speaking via Kingdom International, took a swipe at the world's paparazzi: "As one who has been under scrutiny the majority of his life, I speak with authority when I say that I am horrified that the paparazzi, supported by the tabloid's' animalistic behaviour, may be acceptable to the public. the world's acceptance of this practice, if continued, will accelerate tragedies of this magnitude." Source: MJTunes Like a comet Blazing 'cross the evening sky Gone too soon Like a rainbow Fading in the twinkling of an eye Gone too soon Shiny and sparkly And splendidly bright Here one day Gone one night Like the loss of sunlight On a cloudy afternoon Gone too soon Like a castle Built upon a sandy beach Gone too soon Like a perfect flower That is just beyond your reach Gone too soon Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight Here one day Gone one night Like a sunset Dying with the rising of the moon Gone too soon Gone too soon IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF RYAN WHITE |
