Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

Wham!

About Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" is a song by the English duo Wham!, first released as a single in the UK on 14 May 1984. It became their first UK and US number one hit. It was written and produced by George Michael. The single was certified Platinum in the US, which at the time commemorated sales of over two million copies. The music video features Michael and Ridgely wearing oversized message T-shirts (“CHOOSE LIFE”) created by Katharine Hamnett, starting a craze covered in the 2002 VH1 series I Love the 80s. In 2015, the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 13th favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV. It was also ranked number 28 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s. 


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Jitterbug
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
You put the boom-boom into my heart
You send my soul sky high when your lovin' starts
Jitterbug into my brain
Goes a bang-bang-bang 'til my feet do the same
But something's bugging you 
Something ain't right
My best friend told me what you did last night
Left me sleepin' in my bed
I was dreaming, but I should have been with you instead.

Wake me up before you go-go
Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't want to miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
'Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go
Take me dancing tonight
I want to hit that high (yeah, yeah)

You take the grey skies out of my way
You make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day
Turned a bright spark into a flame
My beats per minute never been the same

'Cause you're my lady, I'm your fool
It makes me crazy when you act so cruel
Come on, baby, let's not fight
We'll go dancing, everything will be all right

Wake me up before you go-go
Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't want to miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
'Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go
Take me dancing tonight
I want to hit that high (yeah, yeah, baby)

(Jitterbug)
(Jitterbug)

Cuddle up, baby, move in tight
We'll go dancing tomorrow night
It's cold out there, but it's warm in bed
They can dance, we'll stay home instead

(Jitterbug)
Wake me up before you go-go
Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't want to miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
'Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go
Take me dancing tonight

Wake me up before you go-go
Don't you dare to leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Take me dancing

(Boom-boom-boom)
(Backing vocals to fade)

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Wham!

Wham! were a British musical duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley in the early 1980s. They were briefly known in the United States as Wham! UK due to a naming conflict with a lesser known American band. more »

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Written by: George Michael

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10 facts about this song

Formation of Wham!
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" was recorded and sung by the British duo Wham! comprising George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, who formed the band in 1981.
Hit Single
The song was released as a single in 1983 from their second studio album "Make It Big" and is considered one of their biggest hits.
Number One Hit
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" reached number one on charts in the USA, UK, and over 20 other countries worldwide. It was Wham!'s first number-one hit in the United States.
Inspiration
The song was supposedly inspired by a note Andrew Ridgeley, the other member of Wham!, left for his parents; he accidentally inverted the phrase "wake me up up before you go" resulting in the repeated 'go'.
Music Video
The music video of the song features the band members, backup singers and fans having a big '50s-style jukebox dance party.
Mood and Style
The song is recognized for its upbeat tune, representative of British pop music. It also marked a visible departure from Wham!'s earlier works which were more angst-driven.
Iconic Fashion
This song and its video are also famous for popularizing the 'Choose Life' slogan t-shirts, which became a symbol of the 1980s pop culture.
Grammy Nomination
Wham! were nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocals" category in 1985 for this song.
Cultural References
The song has been featured in several films and television shows, including Zoolander, Step Brothers, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Glee, among others, showcasing its continuing cultural impact.
Farewell Concert
During Wham!'s final concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986, "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" was performed as the final encore stretching the song's popularity over their career.

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