Michael performing in in 2006 Studio albums 5 Compilation albums 2 Video albums 5 Music videos 31 EPs 1 Singles 47 Promotional singles 3 English singer released five, two, one, 47, three, 31 music videos and five video albums. In his career, Michael sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the. Michael's debut solo album, was released by in the United Kingdom in October 1987. It included the singles ', ' (the year-end number-one single of 1988 in the United States), ', ' and '. The album peaked at number one in the, and was 4× Platinum by the (BPI). It also peaked at number one on the US and was certified Diamond for sales of over 10 million copies. Also in 1987, Michael collaborated with on the UK and US number one single '.
In September 1990, Michael released his second album, which peaked at number one in the UK, number two in the US, and was certified 4× Platinum by the BPI. The album spawned the singles; ', ', ', ' and '.
In December 1991, Michael released ', a duet with; it reached number one in the UK and US. In 1992, Michael recorded ', for the charity project; the song reached number four in the UK and number ten in the US.
In 1993, Michael released the EP, which contained tracks performed at with and. It debuted at number one in the UK and was certified Gold. In early 1996, Michael released ', a UK number-one single.
The follow-up ', also peaked at number one in the UK. Following 'Fastlove', the album was released, in May 1996. Other singles from the album included ', ' and the double A-sides ' and '. All of these reached the UK top three. Michael released his first greatest hits collection, in November 1998; it contained the new songs ' and ', a duet with.
The album was Michael's most successful in the UK, reaching number one and it was certified 8× Platinum. Michael's fourth solo album, was released in December 1999 and included cover versions of popular songs. His next album, was released in March 2004 and peaked at number one in the UK., released in 2006, was Michael's second greatest hits album, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his music career. It debuted at number one in the UK. The album contains songs mainly from Michael's solo career and two new songs: ' and ' (a duet with, then a member of the, and now a member of ). In December 2008, Michael released a new track ' on his website for free.
The following year, 'December Song' was officially released as a commercial single. This was followed by 'True Faith' (which was a UK top 30 and Irish top 40 hit, and an extensive re-working of the song); and 'You and I', another charity single.
His next single was ', and it was a commercial success, reaching number 15 on the. The song has also charted in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. In some markets (such as the United Kingdom), Five Live charted as a single, not an EP. 'Careless Whisper' is sometimes credited to 'Wham!' George Michael'. 'Soul Free' released commercially in Australia and Japan only.
'Star People '97' did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the chart. 'Amazing' did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number eight on the chart. 'Flawless (Go to the City)' did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Hot Singles Sales chart. 'John and Elvis Are Dead' was not eligible to chart due to UK chart rules at that time. Paul McCartney is often uncredited on 'Heal the Pain'. 'December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)' was originally released as a free download in December 2008 and was not eligible to chart, but was re-released as a paid download in December 2009, and therefore became eligible.
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' Released: 14 October 1986 Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating The Final is a compilation and the third studio album (in the UK) released in 1986 to summarise the career of British pop duo. The album was not initially released in North America, where Wham!' S third and final studio album was released instead. Four songs from that album appear on this compilation. The CD edition omits 'Blue (Armed with Love)' and the extended mixes and it was overlooked for the 25 anniversary rerelease. A deluxe edition of the album was released on CD/DVD and download in November 2011, with the DVD featuring all of Wham!'
S music videos, including the video for ', ', and a remix version of the video for '. It follows the track listing of the CD, with the exception of 'Battlestations', as it was a B-side and not an official single. Contents.
Track listing All songs written by, except where noted. Double LP/Cassette Side one. ' (Special US Re-Mix) (Michael, ) – 6:43. ' (12' version) – 5:09.
' (12' version) – 4:52. ' (Michael, Ridgeley) – 4:25 Side two. ' – 3:51. ' (12' version) (Michael, Ridgeley) – 6:30. ' (7' version) – 5:20.
' (Pudding Mix) – 6:47 Side three. ' (Remix) – 6:30. ' (Extended Stimulation) – 6:50. 'Blue (Armed with Love)' – 3:50 Side four. ' – 3:59. 'Battlestations' – 5:27. ' (, ) – 5:45.
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Sparked something of a pop revival in the mid-'80s and could arguably be held responsible for sparking off the boy band trend of the '90s. They were unashamedly pop, to the point of padding the front of their trousers for television appearances. At the heart, however, was a string of catchy singalong singles written by George Michael (born Georgios Kyrriacos Panayiotou in London to a Greek restauranting family). Michael met Wham!' S other half, Andrew Ridgeley, at school in the London suburb of Bushey, and in 1979 they started performing together as part of the ska-based band the Executive. When that group dissolved, they wrote songs, made demos, and rushed into a recording contract with the equally eager independent label Innervision, scoring an instant hit with 'Wham Rap!' (they thought that 'wham' was the sound they made when Michael and Ridgeley performed together).
In order to move to a recording contract with Sony label Epic, Wham! Was forced to walk away from most of the royalties from their debut album, Fantastic.
None of that mattered when their 1984 single, 'Wake Me up Before You Go Go,' became a worldwide hit, accompanied by a video of the pair cavorting in their sportswear. Almost immediately, George Michael started thinking of a solo career, and released 'Careless Whisper,' issued in the U.S. As George Michael of Wham! The duo embarked on a much-publicized trip to China and enjoyed considerable success in America.
S end came rather suddenly, in 1985, reputedly when the group's manager, Simon Napier-Bell (later to manage Take That), decided to sell a share of his management to a South African entertainment conglomerate. Supposedly, as part of a stand against South African politics, George Michael immediately announced Wham!' They gave their farewell performance before a sold-out audience of 72,000 fans at London's Wembley Stadium.
George Michael comfortably stepped straight into his own highly successful solo performing and recording career. Andrew Ridgeley's post Wham!
Album, Son of Albert, produced the Top 60 U.K. Hit, 'Shake.' Ed Nimmervoll.
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