Dramatic fanfare and delirious excitement heralded pop superstar George Michael's appearance at Carrow Road in 2007.

The eagerly-anticipated gig on June 12 followed his performance at the first-ever concert held in the new Wembley Stadium the weekend before.

Pop diva Sophie Ellis Bextor opened the show and won support from the home crowd when she declared that her outfit for the evening – a green mini dress – was a nod to the Canaries’ strip.

However, for readers who attended, you might recall that her knowledge of the words to On The Ball City was a bit patchy.

Mexican waves rippled around the stadium before George stepped on stage and despite ominous clouds, the weather held out so he could unleash a torrent of hits for the crowd.

Please enjoy these photos from the Evening News archive of that spine-tingling performance in Norwich. Perhaps you can spot yourself or someone you know in the pictures.

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