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George Michael Popular Song Rankings [2026]

This is a ranking of popular songs by George Michael, the British artist best known in Japan as the vocalist of Wham.

Combining pop, rock, and R&B, his music—featuring catchy chorus melodies—showcased his overflowing talent, and together with his striking good looks, he became immensely popular.

His scandalous private life kept him in the public eye as a star.

He passed away in 2016.

George Michael Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)

Father FigureGeorge Michael6rank/position

George Michael – Father Figure (Official Video)
Father FigureGeorge Michael

This is a song by George Michael, the British singer-songwriter also known as a member of the music duo Wham!.

It’s included on his 1987 solo debut album, Faith.

The airy, languid vocals and a simple yet deeply resonant sound are striking.

The lyrics include the message, “I will be your father figure.” While it’s more of a love song to someone dear than a song directed at a child, it’s a perfect and wonderful track to listen to on Father’s Day.

I Want Your SexGeorge Michael7rank/position

George Michael – I Want Your Sex (Stereo Version)
I Want Your SexGeorge Michael

The title is pretty straightforward and provocative, but if you’re told it’s a George Michael song, you can’t help but nod in agreement! A singer-songwriter and pop star of whom the UK can be truly proud, George Michael rose to fame as a member of Wham! and went on to release global hits after his solo debut.

This is a breezy dance-pop classic he released in 1987.

Issued as the lead single from his explosively successful solo debut album Faith, which came out the same year, it was also his first solo single since Wham!’s breakup.

What’s interesting is that the track is structured in three parts collectively titled “Rhythms,” and the version you hear as a single is the part known as “Rhythm One: Lust.” The album includes a version that connects two of the parts, while a fully integrated version containing all three can be heard on the 12-inch single and similar releases.

I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin8rank/position

George Michael, Aretha Franklin – I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Official Video)
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin

A duet by Aretha Franklin and George Michael, released as a single in 1987.

It was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan.

The song was a hit around the world and won a Grammy Award.

The track was certified Gold in the Netherlands.

December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)George Michael9rank/position

George Michael – December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas) 2010
December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)George Michael

George Michael, the British singer-songwriter known for classics like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Careless Whisper,” has released many timeless songs.

Among them, a piece that’s especially perfect for winter is “December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas).” Its melody evokes a dreamy image of winter and Christmas, and the lyrics depict Christmas as seen through a child’s eyes.

FastloveGeorge Michael10rank/position

George Michael – Fastlove (Official Video)
FastloveGeorge Michael

A danceable single cut from the 1996 album “Older” that topped the UK charts.

It’s a playboy’s song inviting someone into a risky, grown-up romance, declaring, “I can’t be Mr.

Right.” It exudes the allure of a mature man, completely different from the Wham! era.