George Michael releases 'Careless Whisper' EP

George Michael releases ‘Careless Whisper’ EP

ByJohn

It is available for pre-order “Careless Whisper”the EP coming out next fall that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of George Michael’s iconic song. “Careless Whisper” will feature remastered versions of the original single, of the extended mix and instrumental, and a previously unreleased live recording of the timeless hit from New York City’s Madison Square Garden during George’s July 23, 2008 concert. The recording captures the historic performance marking his return to New York City audiences after an incredible 17-year hiatus. It was part of his monumental 25Live tour, a worldwide phenomenon that sold out arenas and stadiums to over 1.3 million fans worldwide.

The EP will be released in digital and in physical format on CD And vinyl 12” picture disc, 12” ruby ​​red marbled vinyl, 12” white vinyl, 12” standard vinyl. Topped the charts in 25 countries in 1984, today “Careless Whisper” is certified 7x Platinum in the US and has sold over 1.5 million copies in the UK alone. It has also been certified Platinum and Diamond in 20 other countries. Co-written with Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was just 17, and widely considered a masterpiece of contemporary songwriting, it is now hailed as a modern classic.

“Careless Whisper” holds a truly unparalleled legacy. which led to George Michael becoming the youngest winner of an Ivor Novello Award at just 21 years old, propelling him to global success. He was also the first artist ever to top the charts as both a solo artist and a member of a group/duo in the same calendar year. Today, 40 years after its release, “Careless Whisper” is also loved by new generations of listeners and shared on TikTok where it currently exceeds 700 million views.while on YouTube the video averages almost half a million views every day. It is also part of the exclusive Billions Club on YouTube and Spotify.

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