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On This Day: July 4, 1988 – George Michael Released Monkey

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On This Day: July 4, 1988 – George Michael Released Monkey.

On this day July 4, 1988, George Michael released Monkey as the fourth single from his debut solo album Faith. The song would go on to become the number 1 song in America from August 27 through September 9 and also reached number 1 in Canada. Known for its sharp rhythm, layered production, and edgy energy, Monkey added a new dimension to the already successful Faith era.

Unlike the soulful ballads that made up other parts of the album, Monkey leaned into a funk inspired dance groove with...
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