
Last Word Special: George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' Turns 40
18 October 2024 - 45 minsWritten with Wham! band mate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was just 17 years old, Careless Whisper is now a modern-day classic.
‘Careless Whisper’ holds a truly unparalleled legacy that resulted in George Michael becoming the youngest recipient of an Ivor Novello Award at just 21 years old, propelling him into global superstardom.
Today, 40 years after its release, ’Careless Whisper’ resonates even more with new generations of listeners, with TikTok currently surpassing 700 million views, while on YouTube the video averages close to half a million views every day.
It is also a member of YouTube’s and Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club.
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