As poetic as that interpretation of this bouncy 1980s pop hit might be, the inspiration was far less romantic. According to Michael, he got the idea for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” after ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. Wham! was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 35 years ago with “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” In his new memoir, band member Andrew Ridgeley ...

Wham! danced to its first of three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s with the ’80s classic “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” Lead singer George Michael would go on to add seven more leaders as a soloist ...