Careless Whisper

original song written, composed, and performed by Wham!

"Careless Whisper" is a 1984 song by the English singer George Michael and is taken from the Wham!'s album Make It Big. The song features a saxophone solo by Steve Gregory. It went to number 1 in almost 25 countries.

"Careless Whisper"
Single by George Michael (most territories)/Wham! featuring George Michael (United States)
from the album Make It Big
Released24 July 1984
StudioSarm West, London
Genre
Length
  • 6:30 (album version)
  • 5:00 (single version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
George Michael (most territories)/Wham! featuring George Michael (United States) singles chronology
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"
(1984)
"Careless Whisper"
(1984)
"Freedom"
(1984)
George Michael (rest of the world) singles chronology
"Careless Whisper"
(1984)
"A Different Corner"
(1986)
Music video
"Careless Whisper" on YouTube

References

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  1. Greenwald, Ted (1992). Rock and Roll: The Music, Musicians, and the Mania. Mallard Press. p. 31.
  2. Molanphy, Chris (6 May 2016). "Keanu and the Remarkable Chart History of George Michael, "Black" Music Star". Slate.
  3. "Top 40 New Wave Albums". Ultimate Classic Rock. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.