Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go Go (1984)
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go was the first no.1 hit for Wham! and followed their transformation from moody songs to more upbeat colourful eighties party classics. This change in the group propelled them to global stardom. Having already built up a loyal fanbase before, Wham! could do no wrong but as a group they would disband a mere two years later.
Strangely enough, this song was inspired by a note Andrew Ridgley left for his parents asking them to wake him up up before they go. Having seen the error he stuck another “go” on the end. It seems a strange mix-up to inspire one of the eighties’ most well-known hits but Wham! with their new image and sound hit the big time. George also moved into solo work and though Wham! didn’t survive for much longer, George’s career would go from strength to strength, only to be sadly marred by controversies in more recent years.