: Because they ran out of time, the 1983 version was released in what the band considered an "incomplete" state.
: Many fans consider the fully vocal version to be one of Michael’s most underrated early ballads, often comparing its emotional depth to "Careless Whisper". Notable Releases & Rarities Blue (Armed With Love) (Dub) WHAM! (1983)
: During the Club Fantastic and Big tours, George Michael developed full lyrics for the song. : Because they ran out of time, the
: A fully sung version, titled "Blue (Live in China)" , was eventually released on the 1986 LP Music from the Edge of Heaven and as the B-side to "Last Christmas" in 1985. titled "Blue (Live in China)"
: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley spent a single 11-hour session putting the track together after the Fantastic album was already finished.