Show 689 – George Michael and WHAM!
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February 5, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 12 · Episode 6
About this episode
This episode dives into the life and impact of George Michael and his band Wham!, exploring their music and legacy.
“Let’s go outside”…. cos tonight on Neon Nights , we’re diving into the hair sprayed world of George Michael and his pop juggernaut – Wham!. Hosted & curated by John von Ahlen / Parralox & Costa Lakoumentas, we show you that George didn’t just play the game, he rewrote it. Five UK No. 1’s, a Christmas anthem that took 39 years to hit the top, and a solo career that sold 120 million records. He won a Grammy for Faith, ripped off Princess Diana’s hairstyle & loved a meet and greet with an undercover cock … we mean cop. Ultimately George remains one of pop’s greatest & most loved vocalists and songwriter. Strap in and see why. Tracklist for “George Michael and WHAM!” Faith (Aeroplane Remix) Everything She Wants (Louis La Roche Remix) Outside (Midnight Touch Mix) Club Tropicana (Dr Packer Remix) Flawless (Go To The City / Shapeshifters Mix) Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do / Sgt Slick ReCut) Fast Love (Leon DeeJay Deluxe Mix) Always Amazing (Full Intention Mix) Careless Whisper (Remix) I Want Your Sex (Freemasons Club Mix) All this and always Whispering Carelessly on Neon Nights , the NUMBER ONE most downloaded music podcast on…
People in this episode
Host: John von Ahlen
Topics covered
- music
- pop culture
- LGBTQIA+
- interviews
- commentary
Keywords
- George Michael
- Wham!
- UK No. 1's
- Christmas anthem
- solo career
- Grammy for Faith
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Aeroplane
Books & works: Neon Nights, Grammy, Faith, George Michael and WHAM, Everything She Wants, Outside, Midnight Touch, Club Tropicana, Flawless, Go To The City
Places: UK
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