Careless Whisper – George Michael Recorded a Version They Tried to Bury

Details
Title | Careless Whisper – George Michael Recorded a Version They Tried to Bury |
Author | Behind The Track |
Duration | 7:37 |
File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=pRyOy7cNCK4 |
Description
George Michael wrote "Careless Whisper" when he was just 17 years old — inspired by a haunting melody that came to him while boarding a bus. But behind the song’s unforgettable saxophone and lyrics of betrayal lies a story of nerves, heartbreak, and artistic struggle.
In this video, we explore the true story behind "Careless Whisper": how it almost got a different title, the hidden recording trick that shaped its legendary sax solo, and why George Michael never quite understood the song’s massive success.
Discover the making of one of the most iconic ballads of the 1980s, and why its emotional power still resonates decades later.*
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