georgecarpoolgraziaFamily, friends and fans of George Michael were devastated to learn the pop icon passed away suddenly on Christmas Morning from heart failure. He was 53.

As the world mourns a talented artist who created music adored by millions, long-forgotten George Michael quotes and moments have flooded social media. One of the most enjoyable might be a video from 2011 when the Freedom singer joined James Corden for a segment in support of the UK’s Comic Relief charity, in which they sing along to some of Michael’s songs in a car – long before Corden became the host of The Late Late Show and Carpool Karaoke became a viral sensation.

Yes, it turns out George Michael helped invent Carpool Karaoke.

James Corden shared his shock and disbelief upon learning of the former Wham singer’s death, tweeting “I’ve loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.”

RIP, George.