Careless Whisper (single edit)

~ Recording by George Michael

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Careless Whisper5:04George MichaelCareless WhisperGeorge MichaelSingle
  • GB1984-07-24
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)A 4603
1.1ケアレス・ウィスパー (Careless Whisper)5:02Wham! feat. George Michaelケアレス・ウィスパー (Careless Whisper)Wham! feat. George MichaelSingle
  • JP1984-08-25
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)07・5P-304
1.1Careless Whisper5:04George MichaelCareless WhisperGeorge MichaelSingle
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)A 4603, EPCA 4603
1.8Careless Whisper5:04George MichaelDie allerneueste… Ronny’s Pop ShowVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 24035
1.11Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelHigh Life: 20 ungekürzte Original Top-Hits!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)819 202-1
1.9Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelHigh Life: Ungekürzte Original Top-Hits!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)819 203-2
1.6Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelThe FinalWham!Album + Compilation
  • XE1986-05-31
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)CDEPC 88681
1.6Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelThe FinalWham!Album + Compilation
  • JP1986-08-27
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)42・8P-149
1.5Careless Whisper5:00Wham!Music For The MiracleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Foundation Records (T.J. Martell Foundation)ZK 40315
1.16Careless Whisper?:??George MichaelNow That’s What I Call Music: Smash HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1987-09-21
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)NOSH 1
1.16Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelNow That’s What I Call Music: Smash HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1987-09-21
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CD NOSH 1
1.16Careless Whisper?:??George MichaelNow That’s What I Call Music! Smash HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)TC NOSH 1
1.10Careless Whisper5:02George Michael16 No. 1 Hits: 1974–1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PD 71291
1.3Careless Whisper5:02Wham! feat. George MichaelDie neue Kuschelrock CD 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS CD 463099 2
1.6Careless Whisper5:02Wham!The FinalWham!Album + Compilation
  • JP1989-03-01
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)25•8P-5184
1.11Careless Whisper4:58George MichaelThe 80’s: The Album of the DecadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-10-01
EMI TV
2.3Careless Whisper5:01WHAM! feat. George MichaelDie neue Kuschelrock (1. 1989 - CBS - "Die neue Kuschelrock")Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465952 2
1.1Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelGolden Love Songs, Volume 19: Stand by MeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 3890 61
1.1Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelIch liebe dich – 20 Jahre Love Songs, Teil 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Schallplatten GmbHCBS 465531 2
2.3Careless Whisper5:00WHAM! feat. George MichaelKuschelrock 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)07-465952-10/2, 465952 2
2.3Careless Whisper5:01Wham! feat. George MichaelKuschelrock 2 (2. 1989 - CBS - "Kuschelrock 2")Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465952 2
1.11Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelThe Best of 1980–1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1990-03-28
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)652-7 94147 2
1.8Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelGreat Romantic Hits of the 70s and 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 151-156
1.3Careless Whisper5:03Wham! feat. George MichaelLady in Red: Die schönsten Lovesongs der 80er JahreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International68 468 8
1.7Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelGreat Romantic Hits Of The ’70s & ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD4-575-1
1.12Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelSimply LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD CD17
2.11Careless Whisper4:57Wham! feat. George MichaelTraumhaft (Feelings For You…)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
East-West Records (Parent Label: East-West Records, Inc. A Warner Company)
1.7Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelTender LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-02-10
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP79 8800 2
1.2Careless Whisper5:05George MichaelClassic LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-02-11
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2620
2.3Careless Whisper4:57George MichaelSchmusesongs, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1992-11-26
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472798 2
1.16Careless Whisper5:02George Michael32 Ones on One: Radio 1FM's 25th BirthdayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionOne CD 32
1.2Careless Whisper?:??George MichaelClassic Love - 32 of the Greatest Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)STAC 2620
1.3Careless Whisper4:59George MichaelEmotions - 26 chansons tendresseVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)14612-2
1.6Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelFeelings 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International77 620 3
1.13Careless Whisper5:00Wham!Herz ist TrumpfVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472483 2, COL 472483 2
1.9Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelHet beste uit de top 100 allertijdenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)17-471 613-10, 471 613 2
1.1Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelRadio City Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472712-2
2.3Careless Whisper4:57George MichaelSchmusesongs, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472798 2
2.4Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelThe Greatest Hits 1967-1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP 982760 2
1.2Careless Whisper4:54George MichaelThe Emotion Collection: Reaching OutVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time‐Life Books B.V.TL 571/22
1.12Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelSecret LoversVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)SETV CD4
2.3Careless Whisper5:00Wham!KuschelRock 2 (Gold-Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)465952 9
5.4Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelThe Golden CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Golden CollectionMMCD 8001, MMCD 8002, MMCD 8003, MMCD 8004, MMCD 8005, MMCD 8006, MMCD 8007, MMCD 8008, MMCD 8009, MMCD 8010, MMCD 8011, MMCD 8012, MMCD 8013, MMCD 8014, MMCD 8015, MMCD 8016, MMCD 8017, MMCD 8018, MMCD 8019, MMCD 8020
1.4Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelAbsolute 80’s, Volume 3: 84/85Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records ANS (Norwegian record company, not for release label use)EVACD 115
1.1Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelCareless WhisperVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Most Wanted Productions (Denmark)9502-2
1.2Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelThe Very BestGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
2 5677 2930 4
1.3Careless Whisper5:02Wham! feat. George MichaelYoung Love: Long Versions for LoversVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)525 539-2
2.3Careless Whisper5:00Wham!Kuschelrock 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-03-14
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)465952 6
1.13Careless Whisper5:05George MichaelThe Power of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548-35091-2
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)01-491705-10, 491705 2
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-11-06
Epic Records (J-Pop label, established 1978; use ONLY for releases by Japanese domestic artists after 2001!)ESCA 7381, ESCA 7382
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-10
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)E2K 69635, E2K 69635 EK 69713, E2K 69635 EK 69714
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (BMG club edition)George MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-10
BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)D 226949, E2K 69635, EK 69713, EK 69714
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)01-491705-10, 491705 2
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)CDEPC 5669 J
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)491705 2
1.3Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen: The Best of George MichaelGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)491705 2
2.1Careless Whisper5:05Wham!Pop Music: The Modern Era 1976–1999Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-10-12
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)J2K 65794
26.1Careless Whisper5:00Wham! featuring George MichaelSony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack for a CenturyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-10-12
CBS Records Masterworks, Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Columbia Jazz, Columbia Masterworks, Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Harmony Records (budget label owned by Columbia), OKeh, Perfect (1922-1938), Philadelphia International Records, Romeo (1920-1930s US 25¢ shellac label), Sony Classical, Sony Discos (an imprint owned by Sony Discos, Inc.)JXK 65750
1.6Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelThe FinalWham!Album + Compilation
  • JP1999-11-20
Epic Records (J-Pop label, established 1978; use ONLY for releases by Japanese domestic artists after 2001!)ESCA-7815
1.4Careless Whisper5:00Wham!Das Jahrhundert AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media496517 2
6.16Careless Whispers5:02WhamGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 249932
2.3Careless Whisper5:00Wham!Kuschelrock 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
465952 6, SMM 465952 6
1.1Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelWalk On: Hits From the Last 2 DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music TVSONYTV71CD
1.12Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelSecret LoversVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.1Careless Whisper5:01Wham! feat. George MichaelThe All Time Greatest Pop Hits of the Last 3 DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media500541 2
2.1Careless Whisper5:05George MichaelPop Music: The Modern Era 1976–1999Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP)
1.5Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelGreatest Love of AllVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • HK2005-01-20
Warner Music Hong KongH276713
2.11Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelKuschelrock Special Edition: Die schönsten SommerballadenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-05-26
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876 82901 2
2.1Careless Whisper (Remastered)5:03George MichaelTwenty Five (2006 remastered)George MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-11-11
2.1Careless Whisper5:04George MichaelTwenty FiveGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-11-13
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697009002
2.1Careless Whisper5:05George MichaelTwenty FiveGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-11-13
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697009012
2.1Careless Whisper5:04George MichaelTwenty FiveGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2006-11-21
Aegean, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697009002
2.1Careless Whisper5:05George MichaelTwenty FiveGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2006-11-22
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)EICP 731~3
1.16Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelThe No.1 DJ Collection: 80’s, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)CD151
2.1Careless Whisper (single edit)5:04George MichaelTwenty FiveGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Aegean
1.10Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs 07: BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)CD665
16.3Careless Whisper5:00Wham! & George MichaelUltimate Love Songs Collection: Greatest Love of AllVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007
Time–Life Music
1.15Careless Whisper?:??George MichaelYou’re Beautiful: 101 Love Songs to Show You CareVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IN2008-01-04
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.14Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelKuschelrock: The Very Best OfVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-03-07
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697 17073 2
1.4Careless Whisper5:04George MichaelAbsolute No 1s: Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)886697270402
1.14Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelKuschelrock: The Very Best OfVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)
1.15Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelYou're Beautiful (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IN2009-03-13
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
2.10Careless Whisper5:05George MichaelKnuffelrock: De nieuwe! 2011Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2010-01-27
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697779212
3.1Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelThe World’s Greatest BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-11-15
Sony CMG (subsidiary of SME UK, add only UK releases)
2.4Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelDie Hit-Giganten: Herzschmerz HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-11-26
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697785392
2.1Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelTwenty FiveGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Aegean88697640192
2.10Careless Whisper5:05George MichaelKnuffelrock 2011Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2011-01-27
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697806812
3.1Careless Whisper5:07George MichaelThe World’s Greatest Ballads (international edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ID2011-02-28
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697857392
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelLadies & GentlemenGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011-04-01
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)
2.19Careless Whisper4:59George MichaelChamps-Élysées, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2011-05-02
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.6Careless Whisper5:03Wham!The FinalWham!Album + Compilation
  • XE2011-11-28
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697987892
1.6Careless Whisper5:03George MichaelThe FinalWham!Album + Compilation
  • XE2011-11-28
  • GB2011-11-28
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697997362
Bootleg
1.3Careless Whisper5:00George MichaelBest BalladsGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Best BalladsLK 17021996-1-M
1.3Careless Whisper5:02George MichaelGreatest HitsGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark15176-1/2
1.1Careless Wisper5:02George MichaelCareless WhisperGeorge MichaelSingle
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
(unknown)
1.6Careless Whisper5:04George MichaelIn Love With You (Musik für zärtliche Stunden)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)206 810, 206 810-502
1.2Careless Whisper5:00Wham!All My Love, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
1.13Careless Whisper4:57George MichaelThe Very BestGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
GM 2308 E96
1.3Careless Whisper5:01George MichaelGreatest HitsGeorge MichaelAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
Star Mark

Relationships

producer:George Michael
bass:Deon Estus
drums (drum set):Trevor Murrell
guitar:Hugh Burns
keyboard:Chris Parren
percussion:Danny Cummings (British drummer and percussionist)
vocals:George Michael
arranger:George Michael
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1984)
has remixes:Careless Disco by Georgios Michaelos
Careless Whisper by Mac Glocky
Careless Whisper (Kizomba Remix by Dj Radikal) (Kizomba Remix by Dj Radikal) (on 2015-09-30)
mash-ups:Careless or Dead (Bon Jovi vs. George Michael) by The Kleptones (British mashup artist Eric Kleptone)
Careless Paradise by Beefjerky007
Careless Runaway (Epic Sax Guy vs. George Michael) by YITT (mashup artist)
Careless Whisper on the Moon (The Police vs. George Michael) by Rzadkii
Dutty Whispers (George Michael vs. Dutty Dubz) by oki (mash-up artist)
My Whispers in the Dark (George Michael vs. Fall Out Boy) by Grave Danger (mash-up artist)
Whisper Temptation (George Michael vs. Within Temptation) by DJ Schmolli
recording of:Careless Whisper (in 1984)

Careless Whisper

writer:George Michael
Andrew Ridgeley
publisher:Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
Chappell Music (UK)
Morrison Leahy Music Ltd.
Warner Chappell Music Limited (2019–present)
Wham! Music Ltd.
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
later parody versions:Careless Surgeon
later translated versions:Aşk Dansı
夢幻的擁抱
抱きしめてジルバ-Careless Whisper-
無心快語
later versions:Dansen met verdriet
is the basis for:Belly of the Whale
Hidden Bonus Track (In Loving Memory of Pedro's Self Respect)