Wake Me up Before You Go-Go
Wham!
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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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Written by: George Michael
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Hit SingleThe song was released as a single in 1983 from their second studio album "Make It Big" and is considered one of their biggest hits.
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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.
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InspirationThe 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'.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features the band members, backup singers and fans having a big '50s-style jukebox dance party.
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Mood and StyleThe 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.
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Iconic FashionThis song and its video are also famous for popularizing the 'Choose Life' slogan t-shirts, which became a symbol of the 1980s pop culture.
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Grammy NominationWham! were nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocals" category in 1985 for this song.
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Cultural ReferencesThe 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.
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Farewell ConcertDuring 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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