American Songwriter6d
Andrew Ridgeley Remembers When George Michael Wrote a “Wham! Christmas Offering,” and Another Instant Hit, “Last Christmas”
Not many people have written an enduring, resonant, and evocative Christmas song as that,” said Andrew Ridgeley of the 1984 ...
American Songwriter24d
The Story and Meaning Behind “One More Try,” George Michael’s Soulful Torch Song Smash
George Michael‘s solo debut album Faith was the gift that kept on giving when it was released in 1987. Not only did the album produce a spate of hit singles, but also each new hit that arrived ...
Forbes4d
George Michael Manages An Impressive Comeback On The Charts
The Christmas season is always huge for George Michael ... Sometimes, just one or two of Michael’s songs or albums manage to prove their popularity. This year, the late musician has four ...
The Cheat Sheet27d
Why George Michael Resented Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’
One of the most popular songs each December is ... Phil Spector Christmas sound with new wave, which was on the cutting edge at the time. Why George Michael wasn’t able to donate proceeds ...
Wham! remain top of UK charts with Last Christmas
Wham! have marked a 10th non-consecutive week at the top of the UK singles chart with Last Christmas. Pop duo George Michael ...