Wham! were a double Grammy-nominated British pop duo formed in 1981, comprising George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.
They released two studio albums, Fantastic and Make It Big, both of which topped the UK charts. The duo also scored five No.1 singles including ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go Go’, ‘Freedom’ and festive classic ‘Last Christmas’.
George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify!
George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ has just joined the Spotify #BillionsClub!
Read moreWHAM! Re-Release Their Iconic Albums ‘Fantastic’ and ‘Make It Big’
We’re delighted to announce that WHAM!’s ‘Fantastic’ and ‘Make It Big’ albums will be released on vinyl for the first time in over 30 years! Pressed on both limited edition colour and black vinyl. Available everywhere on 22nd March. Pre-order now
Read moreSpotlight in Stereo – Motivational Special!
It’s the middle of January and the vibes are low. But don’t despair – here in the Spotlight office we’ve been cranking up the stereo and endorphins with these big hits that’ll get you through to Feb. It’s all daffodils from here.
Read moreWHAM! Make history as ‘Last Christmas’ claims its first ever UK Christmas No.1!
Britain’s much-loved duo WHAM! have claimed the Official UK Christmas Number 1 with ‘Last Christmas’ for the first time since the song was released nearly 40 years ago!
Spotlight in Stereo – The Office Christmas Party!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so make sure you’re accompanying your festive spirit with some gift-wrapped classics and press play on these Spotlight Stereo Christmas gifts!
Read more‘Last Christmas’ hits No1 for second week running!
Britain’s best-loved duo WHAM! have claimed the Official UK Number 1 chart position with ‘Last Christmas’ for the second consecutive week – a chart first for ‘Last Christmas’.
Read moreLet Whamageddon Commence!
Let Whamageddon commence! Are you playing?
Read moreSpotlight in Stereo
It may not have been the hottest of summers here in the UK, but we’re still holding out for a sizzling September and enough of a vitamin D boost to see us into Christmas smiling.
Read moreArtist Spotlight: WHAM!
Celebrating forty years of their debut album with a heartwarming Netflix documentary and new The Singles: Echoes from the Edge of Heaven release, this month’s Artist Spotlight lands on WHAM!
Read moreWHAM! The Singles: Echoes From The Edge of Heaven Out Now!
Celebrating 40 years of chart-topping classics and hidden gems, WHAM! The Singles: Echoes From The Edge of Heaven will take you on a journey through the greatest hits of WHAM!’s extraordinary career.
Read moreWHAM! Club Tropicana (Balearic Breeze Remix) Out Now!
Welcoming you back into their wonderland, WHAM! share a brand–new remix of their iconic 1983 hit single ‘Club Tropicana’!
Read moreWHAM! Now streaming, only on Netflix!
With unprecedented access to both George and Andrew’s personal archive, WHAM! charts their incredible journey from school friends to superstars. Now streaming, only on Netflix!
Read moreWHAM! Coming to Netflix 5 July!
WHAM!, the new documentary film charting the global rise of pop sensations George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, told in their own words. Coming to Netflix 5 July!
Read moreWHAM! The Singles: Echoes From The Edge of Heaven
Celebrating 40 years of WHAM! with ‘The Singles: Echoes From The Edge Of Heaven’.
Read moreWHAM! ‘Last Christmas’ Reaches Number 1 on Official UK Chart
WHAM!’s ‘Last Christmas’ has reached the top spot on the UK Official Chart once again!
Read moreVideo Of The Week: WHAM! ‘Last Christmas’
The first Video Of The Week of December could only be WHAM!’s iconic ‘Last Christmas’!
Read moreWHAM! x Drummar ‘Club Tropicana’ Wonderland Redux Remix
Calling all WHAM! fans. drummar, the creative partnership that includes Andrew Ridgeley and Dru Masters have joined forces with WHAM! to bring you a brand new version of the iconic track ‘Club Tropicana’.
Read moreVideo of the week: WHAM! ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’
This week’s Video Of The Week is WHAM!’s ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ which was released this month in 1984. Here are a few facts you might not know about the smash hit…
Read moreThis Week on the Official UK Chart: 11 October
Take a look back over the years to see which songs were in the Top 10 on the Official UK Chart this week…
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WHAM! Official playlist featuring Last Christmas, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Everything She Wants, Club Tropicana and more!
This Week on the UK Official Charts: 2 August
Take a look back over the years to see which songs were in the Top 10 on the Official UK Chart this week…
Read moreVIDEO OF THE WEEK: Wham! – I’m Your Man
This Week on the UK Official Charts: 21 June
Take a look back over the years to see which songs were in the Top 10 on the Official UK Chart this week…
Read moreThis Week on the UK Official Charts: 14 June
Take a look back over the years to see which songs were in the Top 10 on the Official UK Chart this week…
Read moreThis Week on the UK Official Charts: 24 May
Take a look back over the years to see which songs were in the Top 10 on the Official UK Chart this week…
Read moreThis Week on the UK Official Charts: 17 May
Take a look back over the years to see which songs were in the Top 10 on the Official UK Chart this week…
Read moreVIDEO OF THE WEEK: WHAM! – ‘I’M YOUR MAN’
Shot at the legendary Marquee venue in London’s Soho by director Andy Morahan, Wham! knew they were in safe hands.
Read moreTHIS WEEK IN ROCK
Fantastic chart-toppers, literally Oscar-winning performances and landmark releases – it’s This Week In Rock…
Read moreTHIS WEEK IN ROCK
Many happy returns, TV debuts, landmark record deals and more. It’s This Week In Rock.
Read moreVIDEO OF THE WEEK: WHAM! – ‘EVERYTHING SHE WANTS’
So while this single’s flipside – that’ll be ‘Last Christmas’ – gets the most plaudits, it’s worth remembering that ‘Everything She Wants’ is every bit as good.
Read more‘Last Christmas’ – Remastered 4k Video
What better way to celebrate the festive season than with that perennial favourite from our Artists of the Month, Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’?
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: WHAM!
With the new RomCom ‘Last Christmas’ out now in theaters, our Artist of the Month for the Yuletide season; the pop colossus that is Wham!
Read moreTHIS WEEK IN ROCK
Wham! hit number one (again), Elvis hits the big screen (again) Billy Joel hits the top of the US charts (for the very first time) and more. It’s This Week In Rock’.
Read moreTHIS WEEK IN ROCK
Wham! bestride the Atlantic, Ozzy announces his retirement, Eurythmics join the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and more – it’s this week in rock.
Read moreThis Week In Rock
All star shows, landmark releases, the rise and fall of legendary venues, it’s This Week In Rock…
Read moreVIDEO OF THE WEEK: WHAM! – ‘CLUB TROPICANA’
The early 80s were a golden period for pioneering videos and this one for Wham!’s 1983 No.4 single, ‘Club Tropicana’, is no exception.
Read moreTHIS WEEK IN ROCK
Chart breakthroughs, birthdays and the greatest comeback in history. We look back at this week in rock – #OnThisDay
Read moreVIDEO OF THE WEEK: WHAM! – ‘LAST CHRISTMAS’
One of the most evergreen Christmas singles to have ever been released, ‘Last Christmas is also the biggest-selling festive single to have never reached No. 1 in the UK.
Read moreMistletoe & Whine – The Xmas Number 1 Through History
The chase for a festive chart-topper is revving up again, so let’s look back at years past. Terry Staunton is reading a list and checking it twice…
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Video of the week: Wham!
31 years ago today, this track was Wham!’s first UK No.1.
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