Release – To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the release of George Michael’s beloved, iconic song “Careless Whisper,” George Michael Entertainment, GME, and Sony Music has released the Careless Whisper EP.
Careless Whisper is available on ruby marble vinyl on Nov. 1 in North America and features a previously unreleased live recording of the timeless hit performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City during George’s electrifying concert on the 23rd of July 2008. The recording captures the historic performance marking his reunion with a New York audience after a 17-year hiatus. It was part of his monumental 25Live Tour, which sold out arenas and stadiums.
Topping the charts in 25 countries back in 1984, today “Careless Whisper” is certified 7-time Platinum in The United States and has sold over 1.5 million copies in the UK. It has also been certified multi-Platinum and Diamond in 20 other countries.
Written with Wham! band mate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was just 17 years old, and widely remarked as a masterpiece of contemporary songwriting, today it is hailed as a modern-day classic.
“Careless Whisper” holds a 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. It made him the first artist ever to top the charts as both a soloist and as a member of a group-duo in the same calendar year.
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