Careless Whisper EP celebrates 40 years of iconic George Michael song
By Dan Biggane | July 23, 2024
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of George Michael’s much-loved song Careless Whisper, George Michael Entertainment, GME, and Sony Music will be releasing the Careless Whisper EP on 18 October.
Available on both digital and physical formats, the Careless Whisper EP will feature a previously unreleased live recording of the timeless hit performed at the illustrious Madison Square Garden in New York City during George’s electrifying concert on the 23 July 2008.
The recording captures the historic performance marking his reunion with a New York audience after an astounding 17-year hiatus. It was part of his monumental 25Live tour, a worldwide phenomenon that sold out arenas and stadiums and captivated over 1.3 million fans across the globe.
The EP will also include newly mastered versions of the original single, the extended mix and instrumental. Available on 12″ vinyl picture disc, 12″ ruby marble vinyl, 12″ white vinyl, standard 12″ vinyl, CD and digital.
Careless Whisper EP Tracklisting:
- Careless Whisper
- Careless Whisper Extended mix
- Careless Whisper Live At Madison Square Garden, July 2008
- Careless Whisper Instrumental
Topping the charts in 25 countries back in 1984, today Careless Whisper is certified 7 x Platinum in The United States and has sold over 1.5 million copies in the UK alone. It has also been certified Platinum and Diamond in a further 20 countries.
Written with Wham! band mate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was just 17 years old, and widely remarked as a masterpiece of contemporary songwriting, today it is hailed as a modern-day classic.
Careless Whisper holds a truly unparalleled legacy that resulted in him becoming the youngest recipient of an Ivor Novello Award at just 21 years old, propelling him into global superstardom. Also making him the first artist ever to top the charts as both a soloist and as a member of a group/duo in the same calendar year.
Unparalleled Legacy
Forty years after its release, Careless Whisper resonates even more with new generations of listeners, with TikTok currently surpassing 700 million views, while on YouTube the video averages close to half a million views every day. It is also a member of YouTube’s and Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club.
Earlier this year the track topped Smooth Radio’s All Time Top 500 poll for a sixth year in a row.
George Michael Entertainment says: “As we celebrate 40 years of Careless Whisper, we are proud to share something truly special with George’s millions of fans around the world. This EP is a heartfelt ‘thank you’ from us to you for your unwavering support and love. We are truly grateful. Thank you”.
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Read more: Classic Pop’s 40 Best George Michael Songs
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