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The Best of Wham!: If You Were There...

Wham! · 1997

70 min · 14 tracks · new wave · blue-eyed soul

An infectious blend of pop and blue-eyed soul that captures the exuberance of the '80s dance floor.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat tracks for celebration
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • dance floor anthems for parties
  • catchy hooks that invite participation
  • dynamic flow of hit favorites

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep introspection
  • fans of minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'The Best of Wham!: If You Were There...' comes after Wham!'s split in 1986 and marks a retrospective celebration of their greatest hits. At this point, George Michael was already establishing himself as a solo superstar, having released his acclaimed debut album 'Faith' in 1987. This compilation not only highlights their chart-topping tracks but also serves as a reminder of their cultural impact during the peak of their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· Culture Club· a-ha

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 If You Were There 3:43
  • 2 I’m Your Man 4:06
  • 3 Everything She Wants 6:29
  • 4 Club Tropicana 4:30
  • 5 Wake Me Up Before You Go‐Go 3:51
  • 6 Like a Baby 4:16
  • 7 Freedom 5:20
  • 8 The Edge of Heaven 4:37
  • 9 Wham Rap! 6:46
  • 10 Young Guns (Go for It!) 3:41
  • 11 Last Christmas 6:48
  • 12 Where Did Your Heart Go? 5:42
  • 13 Everything She Wants ’97 6:01
  • 14 I’m Your Man ’96 4:32

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