Written by George Michael
Produced and Arranged by George Michael
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Produced and Arranged by George Michael

Released 1984 on Make It Big. Single mix (5:20) released 1984 and included on 1986 The Final CD. Freedom (long mix) (7:05) released 1984 on 12" Single and included on 1986 The Final LP.

Charted at #1 in the UK in October 1984, and #3 in the USA in 1985.

Freedom
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01Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go3:52

02Everything She Wants5:03

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06If You Were There3:43

07Credit Card Baby5:10

08Careless Whisper5:05

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Comments from YouTube:

@jdcapps21

3y↑2.8K

The trumpet you hear beginning at 5:46 was played by my late father. He never got much public recognition for his contribution to this song, but I always told him the song wouldn’t have been the same without him! We miss him everyday!

@stuartsutcliffe9809

3y↑144

rip to ya father. part of of an iconic song and band x

@blueknight5754

3y↑135

It’s a shame that they don’t play that part on the radio..it’s a integral part of the end of the song. Just know that your father made good music and memories for many, many people RIP.

@gregthow9771

3y↑92

Love that part of the song

@yasminet6355

3y↑61

Wow that's fantastic. His music lives on.

@jdcapps21

3y↑78

@@blueknight5754 thank you so much. He never admitted it, but I do think it broke his heart when he realized they had cut him out of the radio version.

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@romylondon2307

1y↑46

Awwww George and Andrew looked so happy and vibrent ❤ George’s heavenly smiles 😢I miss him ❤❤❤❤❤

@christopher7824

1y↑35

Brilliant and uplifting. 💯❤

@mariazaraer1227

34w↑144

The little kids in this video would all be in their 40s now....time has flown by. RIP George ❤️

@RedPyramid-lf4sb

31w↑5

Or possibly 50s.

@PeterJamesLumley

28w↑1

@@RedPyramid-lf4sb seen as though they look 6 years or younger for the most part, not 50s lol

@Frankonce

26w↑2

What's going on with little boy from 5:40

@BeyDreamer101

25w

@@PeterJamesLumleylate late 40s

@PeterJamesLumley

25w

@@BeyDreamer101 go to China and ask them 👍

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@lolomgmetobavi

8y↑693

RIP George Michael. This is my most favorite song of his.

@jonathansorchard

8y↑17

I agree: the outro was stunning.

@miwashimahata2976

8y↑7

mine too.

@bracita15

8y↑5

lolomgmetobavi You should check out Careless Whisper live in China. It is outstanding!❤️

@dhtelevision

8y↑14

lolomgmetobavi My teacher even cried that his fav band whams George Michael died

@lolomgmetobavi

8y↑2

PLZ get me 100 subs PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ Sorry to hear that :( George Michael was a great singer.

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@dwayneross3434

8y↑195

George Michael is Life, George Michael is Love, George Michael is Music, George Michael is Forever....

@francospecchia9283

5y↑1

AND G. M. IS (NOW ) ,,,,,ANGEL

@martindriver6026

5y↑1

And gay is good.

@francospecchia9283

5y↑2

@@martindriver6026 AHAHAH 😆 AHAHAH 😁,,,OH MY GOD,,,,,YOU MAKE ME LAUGH 😀,,,, GREETINGS ✋ FROM 🇮🇹 ITALY,,,,DEAR YELLOW,,,,, AHAHAH 😆 AHAHAH 😆

@alexissleeping5489

4y↑404

George looks so happy in here. God his smile's so damn beautiful.

@whateybify

4y↑20

🙂❤️🤗 it most certainly does... RIP one of the best singers, most giving, kind hearted, gifted person EVER!!! 😭 I wish I knew him before. I didn't even know about George Michael til late 2019. How unfortunate.

@stigrlarsen3822

4y↑3

Uour yes you ar right. Thanks.

@CuirPhotodotNet

44w↑4

....i cried seeing him...he seemed so very happy....when he went solo he became so somber and melancholy....

@KatharineDalton

37w↑6

And to think he never thought he was attractive. George, millions of people disagree!

@PeterJamesLumley

28w↑4

he was much happier before he came out as gay no matter what they say, his musical output is testament to that, you cant force joy like you see here and in all Wham's work for the most part

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@daisymay4183

18w↑71

Im listening to this in December 2024. Wham ! Was a phenomenon. Hit the world by storm.
Made history.
What fun music they made. Miss George so much.😢😊

@marthasilva7720

18w↑1

They were amazing. So much Joy, hapiness and good music. Everybody was in love with Andrew and George♥️♥️

@zoki-kj3ox

17w

Agree with you! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@MarcinWilk-td3jg

17w

I know who isn't listening, those in this video who probably got Tiananmen Squared after this song dropped.

@jenniferbrewton6603

15w↑1

2025 🎉

@louiseking5655

13w

2025 ❤️🥰🤩🥰🤩😍❤️

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@jamesb8305

6y↑1.8K

Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Two of the most talented voices in the business.

@nadinechew2928

6y↑25

James B this is true x

@just_j0ey

6y↑15

You know it

@EBUNNY2012

5y↑48

Prince.

@31marysilva

5y↑5

👏👏👏👏

@noearias1539

5y↑14

That's rigth, two genius!!

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@Smartass_Jedi

2y↑139

George created 2 different classic songs called Freedom. What a legend. RIP

@JoseFigueroa-iz2on

48w↑7

One with Wham in 1984 or 1985, and one as a solo artist in 1990.

@PeterJamesLumley

27w

But everyone only remembers the 2nd one. Fake world of escalating darkness

@dianewebb3343

25w↑2

@@PeterJamesLumley i remember the 1st one!! 1984 ❣️40 years ago!!! Wonderful time.

@PeterJamesLumley

25w

@@dianewebb3343 I was 5, my Dad had just left, so loved the 80s to cheer me up. when 1990 new years hit I had this feeling things would get much worse with the world. I'm not psychic but kind of glad I stuck to a more emotional time, as in the 80s, but realise trust in the world is nothing to believe in now anyhow

@千九千九ちきゅう

13w↑8

Wham!のFreedom好き〜最近よく聴いてる！

@louiseking5655

13w↑6

The 80s were the best Years ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

@BassNeko510

6y↑40

やっぱこれが一番好き

@jorgeicardi9305

7y↑891

George Michael is without a doubt one of the greatest .

@Simmy7777777

4y↑17

One of ghe greatest voices!!! ONE OF THE GREATEST to ever do it!!!! 👑

@andrewmorley3497

4y↑17

@@Simmy7777777 Freddie Mercury Michel and George Michael and Elon jonh

@annakisfaludinebaan

3y↑1

@@andrewmorley3497 George to me, and George only! She is the greatest and the most beautiful and eternal!

@Nightmareman3

3y↑1

@@annakisfaludinebaan She ?....

@annakisfaludinebaan

3y↑3

@@Nightmareman3 You're right! Of course HE!

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@Tzuyu2

1y↑45

59歳です。この北京公演は中国で初めて開催された洋楽のライブだと当時聞きました。聴衆のリズムに上手く乗り切れない感じ、でも感情が沸き上がって体で表現せずにはいられない様子を他のどの曲でもない「freedom」のPVとして世に出す、当時見ていて目頭が熱くなりました。

@jdsnyc

19w

Thank you.

@nickgianna7386

42w↑22

Take me back in time when life was easy going & people lived freely the 80's 😊

@JosephCaravellaJr

8y↑140

This actually has such a fantastic Motown groove to it

@JosephCaravellaJr

8y↑24

this could easily have been a supremes song in 1966

@johnlozano384

8y↑8

Joseph Caravella Jr. I was thinking the same thing myself! Good comment!

@startracker5895

5y↑2

No it’s more cheesy pop!

@SKOLAH

16w

@@startracker5895 You can't even write your comment with correct grammar, let alone critique this in juxtaposition to Motown.
🤫

@danielle-g3k

16w

@@SKOLAH what are you talking about? The persons grammar is fine! 🤦‍♂️🙄

@margroningen

8y↑22

This is by far my favorite George Michael song. RIP George

@Richarddj

44w↑45

Can't get anymore 80s than this. Always gives me good feeling.Thanks for the music Wham!

@CMario73

42w↑4

I agree, and the focus on China, in 1984, was prophetic

@Ifeelmylegssubtely

37w

aids

@conniehamilton241

2y↑166

Outstanding visual. Still feeling the vibes to this song in 2023. Oh how you are missed, GM.❤😢❤

@aprildawnmeans2663

2y↑4

❤❤❤DITTO!!❤❤❤

@tracygreenwood6869

2y↑3

Yes!!! ❤

@zoki-kj3ox

45w↑1

Agree with you. Also miss me so much! 👍💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@louiseking5655

39w↑1

❤️❤️❤️

@cl1079

40w↑67

Still here in 2024. Love this video, shows how music transcends everything.

@janovsky3302

37w↑1

saya mendengar lagu ini di awal - pertengahan 80an, ketika masih kecil sekitar 7 th, dan sekarang baru melihat videoclipnya......🤣luarr biasa sensasinya

@KatharineDalton

37w↑3

Music is, indeed, the international language. It was so fun to watch the reactions of the audience to the music. I love how they smiled and some of them started dancing. Way to go, Andrew and George! You made history! R.I.P GM❤

@bluesboy8237

2y↑11

Happy 60th birthday George Michael!!!

@TheEasterBunny9633

2y↑4

He would still be celebrating if he was still alive

@brentcrosby7109

21w↑15

The outros multi-part vocal by George puts it on another level. One of their best, if not best. RIP George. 💯💜

@Freaysclaw56

10w↑1

One of the things I loved about WHAM! was the the fun and joy they took in each other. The bromance between George and Andrew was real. The loved performing. So much energy and life in their music! Sorely needed in these times.

@nicoleleclair4074

8y↑1.8K

The only pop band who was able to perform in China........That is history....RIP George......what a loss..........

@rahelishik1180

6y↑22

Modren toking were too

@rahelishik1180

6y↑10

Tolking

@Kamandi1971

6y↑19

yeah they should be very proud of that honor

@meganheller404

6y↑19

I discussed this song with one of my post high school students As to how we like the original version of freedom better. Now I get to tell him the history also!

@meganheller404

6y↑6

Nicole Leclair honestly, thanks for pop history lesson!! Love this song

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@RK-ml2ns

5y↑619

Wham's greatest hit. George was an incredibly talented songwriter.

@johnstone6920

5y↑5

yes it is!!!!!!!!

@kennethdemuchest3985

4y↑3

Yes. He was.

@twistedgamer9167

3y↑3

Its wasn't their greatest they had 3 no1 hits this wasn't one

@waynehyatt4818

2y↑3

Jesus is real

@kathiadubisz4919

2y↑3

Really the best

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@zorroafcamaluku

8y↑123

Rest In Paradise George.

@143LoveConquersAll

6y↑4

Wish he was still here instead though :(

@calisongbird

6y↑2

Tony Patty my heart is still broken over his loss. 💔😭😢

@5150show

2y↑137

Oh the awesome memories this brings back . So glad I lived life in the 80s ❤ what a blast

@davemader1707

2y↑6

Could not agree more!!!

@JohnSmith-pp7ux

8y↑510

I saw Wham! in Miami in 1985. I was 16 years old and it was one of the most fun concerts that I have ever attended. So much energy and happiness! There were three or four women for every guy and they were soooooooo beautiful! I was a little too young and shy to go for it with adult women, but it sure was fun just being a part of that amazing crowd! Thank you for those good times and wonderful memories George Michael!

@corneliuspraeda6452

8y↑4

Shoo John, where at in Miami? I saw him in high school as well, but I thought it was the Sportatorium (which was in Hollywood). Anyway, you're right. What an amazing, "happy" concert! With a LOT beautiful women I had NO clue what to do with!!!lol (FWIW, my older sister took me. So yeah, I was clueless...;))

@JohnSmith-pp7ux

8y↑4

Cornelius Praeda Hah! It's been so long that I'm having a hard time remembering! I do recall for sure that it was outside so maybe the Orange Bowl? If I'm recalling accurately the Hollywood Sportatorium was an inside venue (and an acoustical disaster), but maybe I'm misremembering. Either way, such good times! Also, tomorrow, send your sister a note saying "thanks" for taking baby bro to see such an awesome performer. Best regards sir!

@JohnSmith-pp7ux

8y↑17

Cornelius Praeda I figured it out. I saw Wham! at Miami Stadium, an old baseball stadium that was in Miami until it was torn down in the late 90s or early 00s. I knew I saw them outside and a google search showed that they played there in September of 1985. Also, not to be morbid, but thinking of the Hollywood Sportatorium and artists who passed away in 2016, I saw Prince in concert at that venue. Believe it or not, he was the opening act for Billy Idol. Prince had just started to blow up with "1999" and "Little Red Corvette" while Idol was in his full glory. Both Prince and then Idol were really great.

@jctorontojctoronto

8y↑15

hey guys,,born in 57...in from canada.... in '80 i think...hollywood sportatorium...first row, elbows on the barrier Beachboys when they were still big. i remember the standing room pushing to the front,,we used hands and arms to brace against the front barrier....just didnt want to get crushed....was bit scared but was obviously packed house and always party when they played then........anyway thanks for your stories......always liked wham and michael solo...djed lots of radio and many parties...you could never go wrong with wham or michael... happy new years from toronto.

@crankycarole

8y↑5

cornelius...envy...I would have loved to see a concert...

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@batesvandenburgh4828

7y↑116

The trumpet at the end really adds gravitas to the song

@馬雷電

5y↑103

今でも色褪せない至高の名曲👍

@edwardruthazer1849

2y↑19

I was one of the first westerners working in China in the 80s and this video reminded me of those days. China has come so far in 40 years. But there are still few pop musicians in the west who can rival George!

@AVielot

8y↑53

RIP George... Thank you for all the wonderful memories

@ajaxamsterdam125

6y↑30

Brings back the good old days..
The eighties were AMAZING.
I wish I could relive those days

@ReservoirDog129

8y↑121

As sad as it is, I believe George is finally free. He has struggled with personal demons for years and now he has been liberated. See you in heaven George.

@kellicontreras1396

7y↑11

C West It makes me so sad that such a beautiful soul was so tormented and sad! He deserved to be a happy person on this earth! It gives me peace that he now is free! I am sad that one one of the people I really wanted to see Live won’t ever happen. I’m glad I have these videos to watch!

@RushRipley

1y↑84

I still can't believe he's gone 😢

@1785111

1y↑2

yeah.... same, he passed away on christmas day, 2016

@jairpiressobrinho4117

Eu tbm não!!😢❤

@jairpiressobrinho4117

1y↑1

Uma alma angelical 😅❤

@salsasoul4112

1y↑1

Me neither. He's still alive in our hearts ❤

@ΝτίναΝτίνα-ε8τ

48w

Και εγώ.😢😢😢😢

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@jenniferconley5793

5y↑84

Every time I hear this song it puts a smile on my face. so many great memories. Thanks for being apart of those memories George! You are loved and missed everyday.

@hbapower8947

8y↑23

Gold days of Music.......80's will never comeback......

@Gfresh844

8y↑87

Tragic. What a voice he had and seemed like a great person.

@louiseking5655

13w↑5

George Michael allways forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@aimeelee76

5y↑539

I miss George Michael. So talented, so handsome, and such a good human being.

@ohmy9261

4y↑11

Same 😔

@minoelec

4y↑12

i too i'm 10 but that don't mean i can't love his songs

@kramnik1954

4y↑9

@@minoelec No one said that if you are young you can’t listen to old songs, actually, if you like them, you have a great musical taste!

@jamesanderson6373

*doesn't

@jennifermichalski3043

4y↑1

Same.

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@KittyKatTat

2y↑49

So good! I've never heard this version with the horns at the end - BEAUTIFUL! I don't think people realize how huge it was that WHAM! got the green light to perform in China. What an incredible feather in their cap. It was a big deal then - and a big deal now. ❤

@micahboyd

8y↑12

I'm here because Wham and George Michael's music are still part of my life. Thank you! R.I.P ☺️

@ivanvillamil2764

Music ambassadors of the 80’s powerful message. Even if you pay attention even one of the military guardsman at the concert smiling.

@GlobalDisclosure

11y↑60

The people of the 80s are so beautiful!

@frankgrimesification

7y↑1

Thanks!

@UberDurable

2y↑117

Not just a song, this is a time capsule of historic and cultural importance!

@matthewkeen8079

1y↑3

Could not agree more.

@KatharineDalton

37w↑2

Yes, absolutely!

@spwf377Rrz

1y↑38

元気が出る素晴らしい詩
ジョージマイケルカッコ良い
ですね

@sandromauro3083

30w↑4

What POP MUSIC!!! George Michael was GENIUS!!! Man, from 5:30 minutes onwards I can't stop the tears ... SO NOSTALGIC!!! 😍🎶🎧🎵🙌❣️

@Technerd17

8y↑835

This music is so much better than anything we have today

@strawberryavalunch

7y↑10

news flash! people having been saying this crap for centuries and it's never actually been true

@jchhalo1232

7y↑5

true

@shenjason5194

6y↑5

Agree.

@alshakesby6335

6y↑3

Well said

@air6448

6y↑20

Remember when pop in general used to be good, nowadays it’s just mass produced hot garbage

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@vandanasalvi6083

5y↑61

We were the lucky ones to know and remember each and every song of this band by heart.Thanks a million George Andrew Shirley Pepsi and Andy.🙏😘🤗❤

@kennethdemuchest3985

👍👍

@CosmicCatto

@@redletter2008 lmao

@Itsmiserable

9y↑167

Wham and George Michael is undoubtedly one of the greatest British music bands and person Great Britain has ever produced. Until I have not seen the video of Freedom, I never thought that it would be like this, so cross-cultural loving message. Hats off to the boys for bringing two worlds closer.

@chevdanielle5645

He's British? I thought he was American??

@Itsmiserable

9y↑4

***** He a born brit

@ladyluvaduckakamrsedemephr2147

9y↑5

English mother, Greek-Cypriot father

@aprilgosa6315

9y↑4

How can you listen to George talk and not know he is british his accent is thick LOL specially when he was younger

@MarkBeckford

9y↑2

that's subjective! Duran Duran top band of the 80's

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@bilicana

1y↑2

George Michael and Midge Ure best 80,s voices in one single.

-Freedom (Wham)
-If a was

FLAWLESS. Simply perfect❤❤

@MultiSWEETPEA26

8y↑33

George Michael RIP your music will last forever

@kuriharatake

8y↑34

RIP...
マイケルの歌声を聴けばいつだってあの時代が蘇る。素敵な歌をありがとう！ずっと忘れないよ～

@alan1963

8y↑8

Thanks for the music, George Michael. He has left us too soon on Christmas Day (12/25/2016) at the age of 53. May he rest in peace. Amen.

@JAmericanViewByRobertCGray

23w↑1

Brings back childhood memories growing up on the island of Jamaica 🇯🇲…listening from Philadelphia, USA 🇺🇸 on November 20, 2024. Good morning ☀️!!!!

@indulekhamenon7504

8y↑50

This video is so full of beauty and innocence...

@DeViLzzz2006

8y↑15

RIP Mr. Michael .... one of two songs I really loved by him.

@monstermom4358

9y↑367

Isn't it beautiful? We come from all different countries/continents from the world, but we all share the same love together ! Peace and love to you all! ❤️✌️☺️

@monstermom4358

9y↑2

+BLUEBOORABBITT thnx from Copenhagen 😊🙏❤️

@grahamcheesman2252

7y↑4

Just wish everyone was like that

@diehardfan173

7y↑1

uhh.. Bubble burstingtime.. that is not some kind of magical connection.. that is simply human nature coupled by marketing.. I Reccomend you travel some and see what that connection you speak of are really doing to other cultures and people.

@robertacquarulo1850

Die Hard Fan, I am well traveled. Care to elaborate?

@scottishenlightenedguyesca7801

7y↑1

i dont see intergration as a positive

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@MuhammadFarhan-ny7tj

1y↑247

Who is listening to this master piece in 2024

@javiervalladaresmartinez4502

49w↑2

I'm listening, this one always perked me up

@LuisLopez-to8rr

43w↑2

This is well is hard great songs is well made

@laminage

42w

Me! They were so happy, carefree without a care in the world. They had no idea how much would change within the next 10 years. I love the two little boys, it reminds me of when I would babysit my two boy cousins and I had to tell them to both hold my hand so I don't lose them.

@sheilathornburgh2288

4y↑368

This video is unexpectedly avant-garde for wham. I studied modern Chinese history, language and literature for years-and this strikes me as being historical. I'm seriously impressed and have gained new respect for Wham! This has long been my favorite song of theirs.

@gluserty

4y↑16

The beginning of the video surprised me as well; at first, I thought maybe a song wouldn't actually play but that it was more an interview-type deal.

@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea

4y↑15

Weird how a western band could have perforned at mid 80s but not now at 2021 lol

@xhhshshdhdhs2729

3y↑2

@chrisduncan199

3y↑13

I saw a documentary somewhere that elaborated on this and it had to do with which band was more likely to respect the culture. It was a toss-up between Queen and Wham, and Wham won the bid. It was something to that effect.

@pa3997

3y↑7

The video was directed by Lindsay Anderson, the great British director of films like "If..." with Malcolm McDowell. Obviously he did it mostly for the money, but you see his calibre of talent.

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@megu0534

8y↑104

神が舞い降りたようなサビなのに、かっこつけたりせず真っ先に飛び込む。
この素直さと潔さがますます神々しい。

@あごひげ-x8u

5y↑16

やっとみつけた日本人

@odalys2838

5y↑1

¡Palabra!

@正憲高橋-y1s

24w

7年後…
4年後…
の貴方へ。
😊

@GenXtasy

10y↑93

I like how the majority of the audience don't understand the language but enjoy the music.

@terra274

10y↑11

+GenXtasy ...Music is a universal language of it s own

@gumbostanley362

7y↑2

So nice to see young people having fun - now, if only the older generation.....

@AlkisenSuper

8y↑180

Classic WHAM. I love a lot of their songs, but I think this is the absolute best one.

@andii-

5y↑6

Yes.

@1whamster

4y↑4

Absolutely xx

@ponygirl2203

4y↑2

Deffinetly! 👏👍💯😄

@naoolheadescricaodessecana4827

4y↑2

Agree.

@1whamster

4y↑3

It was actually George Michael’s favourite Wham song too and my personal favourite

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@Bekka_boo13

8y↑11

one of the best songs Wham ever did RIP George Michael...x

@HELLH0WND

8y↑740

I don't think people know how ground breaking this video was. First the innovation of the mini-documentary at the beginning and then the actual visit of a Western pop band to China. China in the 80's was still a closed communist society and nowhere near as open as it is today. It would be like a band visiting North Korea today.

@daliaelnazer11

6y↑6

HELLH0WND I do I do

@irememberla6460

5y↑16

Yes how China has changed!

@TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsLW97

5y↑1

Wait! You... you said that Communism was bad? HOW DARE YOU!!!

@pablomalaga4676

5y↑13

China a globalists tool (Rockefeller, etc.) in Mao times, in the 80s, today plandemic 2020 year

@glotaro1

5y↑13

yes i remember this visit was historic! then followed by like Billy Joel and such

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@amandadixon905

2y↑6

He was a good human being

@apperoni

8y↑38

R.I.P George. Another great lost

@alfacentaurisch

4y↑13

Yes, we need Freedom.

@katiepriceiwish

8y↑19

Im crying while looking at George and how youthful and happy he was

@michellemckinney4678

2y↑96

What a time it was to grow up in the 80s. I’m crying bc this music and era was so great. And George’s voice…❤

@cw8593

2y↑3

I agree!

@darlingniki-h8i

2y↑3

80's rule 💗

@joseluiszunigacruz698

2y↑2

Yo ugual me hiso llorar recordandob1985 en mexico

@sc150000

51w↑1

You're not alone. From a 42 year old male.

@kennethostrer735

5y↑22

Back when music meant something. Rest easy George

@JamAshleyFilms

4y↑258

Heard this song a few days ago here in 2021. Hadn't heard it since I was a kid of 8 years old back in the 80s. I had to pull my car over and just sit and listen to it. I was put into a time machine where the world was happy. Some things sucked, some people were treated poorly, some people lived in poverty, but there was still a vibe and spirit of joy back then. Fast forward to me being 45 years old in 2021 and I sit and wonder "How could anyone have this much joyful energy that almost 40 years later they can STILL make me smile and make me tap my feet?"
Make a commitment TODAY to be THAT person people remember 40 years ago, and when they remember you, they smile and feel the joy. The stress and anxiety of today will be NOTHING in 40 years.

@trtb056

3y↑4

I certainly hope you're right. Im also 45,young enough to remember those times,though not necessarily young anymore! Caught in the middle

@annakisfaludinebaan

3y↑6

@@trtb056 My children! I'm 76 and a George fan !!!!

@nicolecarter5971

3y↑11

I'm the same age, and you pretty much summed it up. That's exactly how I feel when I hear great songs like this one from the 80s. Miss that era...there was none like it.

@douglasalvesjr7983

3y↑3

Omg, you' re right !

@jeremysmith-hx1xp

3y↑1

So eloquently put, bravo sir.

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@busterkeatonsbriefs

8y↑588

Can't believe the news today. This song will always be one of my favourites.

@exitwound1234

8y↑10

I adore this song too <3

@millenniumman75

8y↑8

This was the song I most remember - it was from the first album cassette I ever bought (I was nine years old in 1984).

@miwashimahata2976

8y↑3

I've watched this video thousands of times, just can't believe his death..

@LittleLulubee

8y↑8

Yup, I was 12 yrs old when this came out. Such a happy song.

@michellepacheco3035

8y↑7

It's still difficult for me to believe that GM is gone... among all that has happened this year is the first time I feel like crying, it is the saddest thing for me 😓 ... people with a soul as big as Him they should not die 😞😞

We will always love you GM!!!!! 💗💕

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@Ian-ub6gr

8y↑7

RIP George, forever a legend

@rtsmad3778

8y↑44

5:47 To see everyone dancing and happy that's how the world should be 24/7.

@helbervelasquez2060

6y↑96

cant stop my tears, thanks for the songs..
Give me back the 80s... Great decade for music. Todays music is shit!

@laurence5063

4y↑3

Same. Feel so emotional watching this.

@JoannaCubana

4y↑3

😢😪😪 I feel the same way 💗 What a time to be young and carefree, listening to this song on the radio on the way to the beach with your friends, or just having fun 💜

@Hot80s

4y↑1

Indeed. Its heavy on my heart, makes me cry, i remember where i was when it came out & what was going on then.

@sgwh2002

4y↑1

That’s only because you’ve forgotten all the shite music from the 40 years ago. Time is a filter.

@aliyasharma9963

4y↑1

90s had also been a great decade for music

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@HelenUohcap

1y↑1

I was 36 when all of my friends and me, went to his concert to Olymbic Stadium in Athens at July of 2006. He was Perfect. Sweet Memories. ❤️💯

@Scotland_Scorpion

4y↑687

Listening to this song for the first time in many years. It's strange how as we get older, we understand some song lyrics more. I loved this song when i was a teenager and now I love it more. This song is still current today. Sitting here crying tears of happiness and 80s nostalgia.

@melaniereisner8375

4y↑33

I find it amazing that George wrote these lyrics when he was so young. Beyond his years. I have seen interviews with him later in his life:he was so intelligent.

@NewWaveNights

4y↑4

Super Typist I agree!!

@danielmaciel9047

LITTLE BRUCE LEE KKKKKKKKKKKKKK

@cav65

3y↑2

Saw this video on video music box ...nyc understands

@chrisolagrim3597

3y↑3

@Vegan Higler too popular and loved to live. Be careful though walls have ears.

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@sydnee11

8y↑10

The only singer I could hit his range perfectly. Love my tenors!!! U will be missed George!!

@MrAntiSellOut

8y↑63

Rest in peace George Michael

@marcolovic2240

13w

This is the CLASSIC english sound, that teen romance sound...this song echos with nostalgia for the 80's the beat, the sound, the melody, the absolute Britishness of its swing...a very sovereign piece of history created by a Grik boy with major talent.

@ruinascimento6611

8y↑10

Goodbye, King George! This music is one of my favourites. So Beautiful.

@RodCornholio

7y↑184

A masterpiece of 80s tunes.

@kennethdemuchest3985

4y↑1

Yes!!!

@TheVisions888

5y↑32

Wham is still one of the best Eighties Artist and Groups , Rhey rocked the eighties

@marshalllancaster2314

1y↑2

Love the song. Shades of ‘85. Hello, college. Great memories. My vote for their best song.

@PremierSmilesDentist

9y↑69

Takes me back to my teens..Bring back the eighties please!

@zabadazidit

+1000

@user-pt5xq5rs1t

5y↑239

George's elder sister Melanie, who had been working as a hairdresser, appears in this MV(4:20) She found dead on Christmas Day 2019. RIP.🕯

@shellyterral7976

5y↑32

Looks just like him!

@yeahright302

5y↑20

so sad

@kiwisbiggestfan256

5y↑19

wow on Christmas 2019 I felt something weird and I guess it was George's sister

@aprilgosa5779

5y↑15

George's elder Sisters Melanie and the oldest Yioda are both in this video they went with him as did his parents And Andrew's Mum and Dad to China

@aprilgosa5779

5y↑13

@@kiwisbiggestfan256 I felt something weird just before Christmas 2016 never imagined it would be him or that

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@erikhaun775

6y↑77

Long live the 80's! I just love this song....ALWAYS did! Miss you George! You will be remembered forever!

@satyamchopraa

2y↑10

hearing stories about Wham! from my mom makes me so happy. How she had their posters, singing their songs in her school functions. If one thing I could turn back in time, was to take her to George Michael or Wham concert....

@martind586

8y↑183

Not many good things about being older but we did grow up when music was AT ITS BEST!

@johnlozano384

8y↑7

martind586 You got that right brother!

@jacquibelmonte8495

6y↑4

I’m the same age as George Michael. Loved him, had such a crush back in the day, loved Wham and George on his own. And yes, there was nothing like 80s and 70s music, I still listen to it all the time. Not like today’s garbage.

@davidpage968

6y↑3

very true indeed rip

@shawniehernandez4207

5y↑3

Strongly agree

@vannjunkin8041

5y↑2

Yes we did.

@maryann1531

4y↑12

L♥️VE this song! The kids are adorable! R.I.P. George Michael. 🙏✝️

@truthseeker3129

8y↑152

This is my favourite song of theirs.

@sparklemotion1018

8y↑1

Mine, too.

@KYeung-be4lw

8y↑3

same here :(

@tjp2109

8y↑7

Mine too...which is strange because many people have never heard it. They usually like wake me up.

@nessnake123

8y↑6

song is amazing and the lyrics too

@Lola99432

30w↑9

Here in October 2nd 2024, 40 years and a day since this amazing song was released 😢

@pwms9665

7y↑13

R.I.P. George Michael🌹WHAM forever❤

@bobjones8574

7y↑29

My favorite musical artist of all time. Miss u GM. Now u can sing with the angels. What a voice and incredible songwriter. Thanks for your music. SP

@marianievessnow6567

8y↑160

I miss that beautiful smile,And everything else With a heart of GOLD RIP Beautiful soul🌹

@antbutton7519

6y↑1

Yes one in a million god gave me the chance to see and hear the best

@darrylnelson2581

5y↑1

I ALWAYS, THOUGHT, GEORGE, AND LADY DIANA, OULDA MADE AWESOME PAIR, I NEVER KNEW, HE WAS A QUEEN`

@jackieroxxandthespaceinvaders7

@darryl nelson
What do you mean?

@Buck-mp4yi

5y↑2

Rip george

@Buck-mp4yi

@@jackieroxxandthespaceinvaders7 he was a queen....??? Not so much in my opinion. Queen just does not fit George

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@kan5961

1y↑28

この曲は理屈抜きに好きです。この曲をよく耳にしたのは中学卒業間際だったので、やはりあの頃を思い出します。

@asakusacat

41w

週末が楽しかったあの頃。。。

@baratmatur6647

41w

Same as me ,when i was Junior high school ,sad....so fast gone

@LurgsHowToGuides

8y↑13

Such a great pop song. And the lyrics still mean so much to me after 30 years. Timeless. RIP George Michael

@PopBuffRuchel

8y↑54

What a soulful artist. George Michael, you are beautiful.

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