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On This Day: February 16, 1985 Careless Whisper by Wham! Became the #1 Song in America

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On This Day: February 16, 1985 Careless Whisper by Wham! Became the #1 Song in America.

On this day, February 16, 1985, Careless Whisper by Wham! featuring George Michael reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, staying at the top spot from February 16 to March 8. The song was a massive international success, also hitting #1 in the UK, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Iceland, Australia, and South Africa.

With its signature saxophone intro and hauntingly emotional lyrics, Careless Whisper became one of the most iconic ballads of the 80s...
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