![]() ![]() It disappoints me that you can write a lyric very flippantly-and not a particularly good lyric-and it can mean so much to so many people. “It’s sad because that song means so much to so many people. “‘Careless Whisper’ was not an integral part of my emotional development,” Michael wrote in his 1991 memoir Bare. A Song Is BornĪlthough “Careless Whisper” became arguably his biggest and most enduring hit, Michael wasn’t a huge fan of the song. And given that one in five Brits admit they’ve cheated on their partners, there are probably a lot of folks in the UK who can relate to the song’s guilt-ridden lyrics about infidelity. (The music video recently passed a billion views on YouTube.) With its satiny sax and endlessly hummable chorus, the song is the definition of easy listening. It’s easy to see why “Careless Whisper” remains so wildly popular. 3 on the 500-song list, right behind runner-up “ Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. The late English superstar’s 1986 ballad “A Different Corner” ranked No. That ranking is based on a Smooth Radio poll that drew 32,000 votes, and those who cast ballots clearly love George Michael. No wonder the public prefers George Michael’s “Careless Whisper.”įor the fifth year in a row, Michael’s 1984 smash has been crowned the UK’s favorite song. Technically, the British national anthem is “ God Save the Queen” (or “King,” depending on who’s commanding the throne), but that 18th century standard leaves little room for pillowy synths or sensual saxophone. ![]()
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