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George Michael · 1984

George Michael

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 18, 1984Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

George Michael was at No. 1 on the UK singles chart with his first solo single, “Careless Whisper.” He thus became the first person to reach No. 1 in the same year as both a solo artist and a member of a group. The song became Epic Records' first UK million-seller and reached No. 1 in nearly 25 countries.

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