"I'm not planning on going solo." George Michael sang those words on "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," the song that made Wham! pop stars in the US. And then Michael immediately went solo. Kind of.

George Michael often wrote songs while commuting to his DJ gig at the Bel Air Restaurant in London. On his way to work one day, Michael, then 17, started writing a song inspired by a real-life account ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Between his work as one half of Wham! and his memorable solo output ...

It has unbelievably been 35 years since Wham! – made up of British musicians George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – recorded the U.S. No. 1 song of 1985, Careless Whisper, a tribute to heartache and ...

Careless Whisper has officially been crowned Magic Radio’s Best Song Ever for 2026. Andrew Ridgeley - who was joined by the late George Michael in the '80s pop duo - dropped by radio station's studios ...

Even if you're not a fan of the late pop star George Michael, chances are that you'll instantly recognize the saxophone riff from his 1984 hit single "Careless Whisper." Originally written by Michael ...

Whamania went global in the 1980s. The British pop duo became one of the bestselling groups of all time with songs like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Careless Whisper.” Now, a new documentary ...

The legendary anthem that still rules the airwaves ...