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Wham! Popular Song Rankings [2025]
The musical duo Wham!, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.
Despite being active for just over five years, they released numerous hit songs.
This is a ranking of popular songs by one of the quintessential 1980s groups, whose tracks are still heard everywhere today—in TV commercials, as background music, on radio, and on cable broadcasts.
Wham! Popular Song Rankings [2025]
Last ChristmasWham!1rank/position
The signature song by Wham, the beloved British duo, cherished around the world every Christmas.
What’s distinctive about this track is that it actually sings of the pain of heartbreak.
It portrays the feelings for the person to whom the singer gave their heart last Christmas, along with the resolve to find someone special this year.
The contrast between the breezy synth-pop sound and the somewhat wistful melody seems to reflect the protagonist’s complex state of mind.
In 2019, it became the theme song for the film “Last Christmas,” moving many audiences.
Whether on a night when you want a song to stay close to the loneliness of heartbreak, or when you want to soak in the slightly bittersweet mood of Christmas, listening to it is sure to resonate deeply.
Wake me up before you go goWham!2rank/position
As a quintessential pop song of the 1980s, it remains a classic that lives on in many people’s hearts.
It captures the feelings of a man falling in love with a catchy melody and a rhythmic beat that makes your body move almost instinctively.
Released in May 1984, it topped the charts in many countries, including the UK and the US.
The “CHOOSE LIFE” T-shirt worn in the music video became an iconic symbol of the ’80s.
It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—not only a karaoke staple, but also perfect as background music for parties and events.
It’s a recommended track both for those who feel nostalgic about their youth and for younger generations who will find its appeal fresh.
FREEDOMWham!3rank/position
This is ‘Freedom,’ released and made a hit by the British duo Wham! in 1985.
It conveys young people’s desire for freedom, set to an exhilarating rhythm.
It was used in commercials in Japan, so many of you may have heard it.
Naoya Inoue once used it as his entrance song, reportedly because it felt upbeat when he listened to it in the car.
Although Inoue boasts overwhelming strength, he might surprisingly be more of an intuitive type.
Club TropicanaWham!4rank/position
This is a track bursting with the breezy freedom of a tropical resort, woven from lively Latin jazz rhythms and post-disco sounds.
Released in July 1983 by the British pop duo Wham!, the song paints an ideal holiday scene unfolding poolside while satirically portraying escapism from society under the Thatcher government.
Included on their debut album Fantastic, it spent 11 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4.
The music video, filmed on the Spanish island of Ibiza, vividly captured the youth culture of the time, enhanced by its liberating atmosphere.
It’s a perfect pick for summer drives and vacation soundtracks, as well as a refreshing mood booster at work or parties.
Bad BoysWham!5rank/position
The Maxell cassette tape commercial featuring the two members of Wham! used their song “Bad Boys” as the background music.
The single was released in May 1983 and was also included on the album Fantastic, which came out in July of the same year.
It’s a pop track with a strikingly powerful bassline, and it’s such a cool song that it may feel fresh to those who only know “Last Christmas.”
Careless WhisperWham!6rank/position
When it comes to iconic songs of the ’80s, this one is indispensable! It’s a bittersweet love song about an affair, said to be written by George Michael based on an experience he had at 16.
Upon its 1984 release, it hit number one in both the UK and the US, and topped the charts in over 25 countries—a massive hit.
The memorable saxophone melody and guilt-laden lyrics really resonate.
The regret of betraying a lover is strikingly expressed through the metaphor of feet that can no longer dance.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to immerse yourself in memories of a bittersweet romance.
Last Christmas (Trap Remix)Wham!7rank/position
For decades, the absolute Christmas classic has been “Last Christmas.” Every year, when this song starts playing around town, the holiday mood really kicks in.
Have fun dancing, and look forward to dancing to it again next year.