Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham! - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Few songs have had such a lasting impact on the pop landscape as English duo Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” More than three decades after its release, the song remains incredibly ubiquitous. Written and produced by Wham!’s creative leader George Michael, the song was the duo’s first UK and US Number 1 hit, and continues to be a prominent piece of pop culture, frequently featured on movies and television. Inspired by the sound of Motown and 1950s pop music, George Michael endeavored to record a song that would feel timeless. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” was a tremendous success for Wham!, appearing on music charts around the world. The song hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as Number 1 on the UK charts. The song also eventually reached Platinum certification in the US for sales of over one million copies. Music channel VH1 named the song Number 28 on their list of the Greatest Songs of the 1980s.