Fantastic - Wham > Reviews > ONLY THE BEGINNING FOR GEORGE

Author's product rating:   

Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks	A couple of weak links
How does it compare to the artist's other releases	Average
Value for Money

Advantages:	GOOD 80'S MUSIC
Disadvantages:	HARDLY ANY

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Wham! Fantastic!

When this album came out for the two boys, George had got rid of his big curly locks and the world had no idea that he was gay. Andrew Ridgely was already into racing cars but posing for magazine shots soon became a nuisance.

They got together in 1981 and split in 1986, during that time they were one of the most popular bands of their time.

(Shirley is married to Steve Owen off Neighbours, ex Spandau Ballet… I’m pretty sure)

Wham! First started to make a name for themselves when tunes such as ‘Young Guns’ and ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go Go’ hit the charts. Soon after that, they started delving into the world of soulful, romantic ballads that tugged at your heart strings. When ‘Careless Whisper’ became the Christmas number one single, it caused a great world wide phenomena and of course the boys became incredibly rich and in demand. Of course, that’s when everyone realised that George was a superb solo artist and he began his own journey.

Since the break up of the band George has gone way past success and is now an icon of the music industry, one of the greats.

This is a great album to have in your collection to remind you all that he was a brilliant singer back then as well! …….

Go George!! And Andrew!!

Tracks inlcude:
Bad Boys
A Ray Of Sunshine
Love Machine
Wham Rap (Enjoy What You Do)
Club Tropicana
Nothing Looks The Same In The Light
Come On
Young Guns (Go For It)