Wham! Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Careless WhisperWham!6rank/position

Wham (George Michael) Careless Whisper

It’s Wham!, who were especially popular in Japan as top artists in the ’80s.

While Last Christmas is famous, this song also became a hot topic in Japan—Hiromi Go covered it, and it climbed high in the charts.

It was one of the go-to songs for attracting attention back then.

Careless WhisperWham!7rank/position

WHAM – Careless Whisper (Lyrics)

When it comes to iconic songs of the ’80s, this one is indispensable! It’s a bittersweet love song about an affair, said to be written by George Michael based on an experience he had at 16.

Upon its 1984 release, it hit number one in both the UK and the US, and topped the charts in over 25 countries—a massive hit.

The memorable saxophone melody and guilt-laden lyrics really resonate.

The regret of betraying a lover is strikingly expressed through the metaphor of feet that can no longer dance.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to immerse yourself in memories of a bittersweet romance.

Last Christmas (Trap Remix)Wham!8rank/position

LAST CHRISTMAS (OFFICIAL TRAP REMIX)

For decades, the absolute Christmas classic has been “Last Christmas.” Every year, when this song starts playing around town, the holiday mood really kicks in.

Have fun dancing, and look forward to dancing to it again next year.

Careless WhisperWham!9rank/position

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)

In the 1980s, Wham!, a male pop duo, was hugely popular not only in their home country of the UK but also in the United States and Japan.

Their biggest heartbreak song is surely Careless Whisper.

It tells the story of a man who, driven by a fleeting moment of unfaithfulness, whispered to a woman other than his girlfriend—and that became the reason his girlfriend ultimately said goodbye.

In Japan, it’s remembered for being an exceptionally big hit for a Western song.