“Careless Whisper” Tops Many UK Charts 40 Years after Original Release

The new release of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper,” 40 years after its original release, is garnering George Michael the top spot on UK music charts this week.

“Careless Whisper” is ranking on 5 different UK charts this week, according to Forbes.

George Michael’s first solo single is #1 on the Official Physical Singles and Official Vinyl Singles lists in the UK.

“Careless Whisper” also tops the charts for most-purchased songs on any physical medium. Vinyl sales play a huge role on that roster, according to Forbes.

The 40-year-old song also is a number one on the Official Singles Sales chart this week.

In other charts, “Careless Whisper” is at No. 39 on the Official Singles Downloads and at No. 69 on the “main list of the most-consumed individual songs,” according to Forbes.

George Michael first released his first solo single, “Careless Whisper,” on July 23, 1984, in the UK. (It was released as a Wham! single in the U.S.)

George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” was number one on the charts for three weeks in both the UK and the US.

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