DEF: Wham! featuring George Michael “Careless Whisper”
British duo Wham! scored three number one singles on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart as a group before breaking up in 1986 — a move that precipitated George Michael’s highly successful solo career. The group’s second number one single anticipated Michael’s individual success, as “Careless Whisper” was marketed as Wham! featuring George Michael, the only song from the group to highlight Michael’s preeminence.
Exactly 30 years ago, “Careless Whisper” reached number one for the first week of a three-way stay at the top. Today, “Careless Whisper” is the Daily Eighties Flashback.
