Year Released: 1984 Notable Songs: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Freedom”, “Everything She Wants” Album MVP: “Careless Whisper” Why I Loved It: This title is about as symbolic to an 80s act as it can get, because boy did Wham ever “Make It Big” with this album. Staying on that symbolic word, … Read More
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Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#14) Wham – Careless Whisper
I never realized I was that big a Wham fan until now, as a second of their songs (kind of theirs) have landed inside the Top 20 of my countdown. Oh well, shit happens. If you want to be technical, Careless Whisper actually in United States was credited as “Wham featuring George Michael”, but we’re not … Read More
Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#19) Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Alright, people. Not every song needs to be about lost love, making love, world peace, imperative social issues or scorned revenge to be a classic tune. Every now and then it’s alright to simply say what the fuck ever, and have a little joy in your life. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go may be … Read More