New EP to mark 40th Anniversary of George Michael's 'Careless Whisper'

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the release of George Michael's massive worldwide hit single ‘Careless Whisper,’ the ‘Careless Whisper EP’ will be released on October 18. Available on both digital and physical formats, the EP includes a previously unreleased live version performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City during George’s concert on the July 23, 2008.

The recording marked his reunion with a New York audience after a 17-year hiatus. It was part of his 25Live tour, a worldwide success that sold out arenas and stadiums of 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.

PRE-ORDER THE ‘CARELESS WHISPER’ EP HERE
Available on 12” ruby marble vinyl

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.

It was written with Wham! band mate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was 17 years old and resulted in him becoming the youngest recipient of an Ivor Novello Award at 21 years old. The single also made 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.

Today, the video on TikTok currently surpasses 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.

For more information on George Michael visit www.georgemichael.com

‘CARELESS WHISPER’ EP Track-list:

Careless Whisper​

Careless Whisper​ Extended mix
Careless Whisper​ Live At Madison Square Garden, July 2008
Careless Whisper​ Instrumental

PRE-ORDER HERE
Available on 12” ruby marble vinyl