Nearly a decade after his passing, George Michael’s songs remain as powerful, personal, and influential as ever. From global pop anthems to intimate, soul-baring ballads, George Michael crafted a body ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. George Michael's "Father Figure" reenters the R&B Digital Song ...

Heart failure killed George Michael, 53, on Christmas 2016. Wham’s 1985 hit “Last Christmas” will never sound the same. Michael’s songs poeticized queer desire and charted hits. Although many ’80s ...

Released in 1984, “Last Christmas” by Wham! is a seasonal staple. Upon its release, it became that very thing rather quickly, as it charted on various Billboard charts annually. To this day, it has ...

Decades after release, George Michael’s "Careless Whisper" reenters the U.K. top 40 on the Official Physical Singles Sales and Official Vinyl Singles charts. George Michael during George Michael In ...