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Wham!, band behind "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," performing

The Story Behind Wham!’s No. 1 Hit “Wake Me up Before You Go-Go” Isn’t as Romantic as You Might Think

George Michael Nominated for Ivor Novello Award for the 1984 Wham! Hit “Last Christmas”

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham! performing

Nearly 40 Years Ago, George Michael Began “Most Amicable Split in Pop History” From Wham! Bandmate

Andrew Ridgeley Remembers When George Michael Wrote a “Wham! Christmas Offering,” and Another Instant Hit, “Last Christmas”

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