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.
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George Michael’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
My Mother Had a BrotherGeorge Michael11rank/position

A song inspired by his uncle, who died on the day George Michael was born.
It contains hidden messages about suicide, fear, and homosexuality.
It was included on his fifth album, Patience, released in 2004.
This album became his final one.
Praying For TimeGeorge Michael12rank/position

A melancholic track that sings about people suffering from poverty and inequality, as well as hypocrisy, hatred, and regret.
It was released in 1990 by British singer-songwriter George Michael.
The song became a hit around the world, reaching No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
Star PeopleGeorge Michael13rank/position

George Michael, the artist who was a member of the popular pop duo Wham!, isn’t necessarily widely recognized in Japan, but he’s a globally renowned artist with total worldwide sales exceeding 100 million records.
His classic track “Star People,” included on his 1996 album “Older,” gained popularity for its catchy, star-themed lyrics and melody.
FREEDOM 94George Michael14rank/position

It’s a song by George Michael, the vocalist of Wham!.
It started with the release of Freedom! ’90, and the music video became a hot topic at the time because it featured many famous models.
The ’94 version is a gospel-style arrangement of that.
Freedom! ’90George Michael15rank/position

This track bursts with a refreshing energy that blows away the summer heat of the 1990s.
George Michael’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression.
The lyrics, which express a yearning for freedom, resonated with many people.
It’s included on the album Listen Without Prejudice Vol.
1 and was released in October 1990.
The music video, featuring supermodels who were at the height of their popularity at the time, became a hot topic.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to blast with the windows wide open on a hot summer day—perfect as background music for a drive, too.


