Although Wham! is often perceived as a sort of throwback 60s / teeny bopper band, George Michael was bang on when he said that "Everything She Wants" was the group's most "80s sounding" song. I also agree with him that it's Wham!'s finest.
The track has a killer groove thanks to its synth foundation and a very catchy bass line.
But it's much more than another throwaway hit: the lyrics describing disillusionment with his partner's material demands are surprisingly moving.
Despite later bemoaning much of Wham!'s earlier material, George Michael continued to play "Everything She Wants" live when he became a solo artist.
Watch this performance from 1996's MTV Unplugged (above) and you'll hear and feel a totally different vibe from one of pop's most talented vocalists.
For comparison, check out the six-and-a-half minute original video, a version with two bridges:
The track has a killer groove thanks to its synth foundation and a very catchy bass line.
But it's much more than another throwaway hit: the lyrics describing disillusionment with his partner's material demands are surprisingly moving.
Despite later bemoaning much of Wham!'s earlier material, George Michael continued to play "Everything She Wants" live when he became a solo artist.
Watch this performance from 1996's MTV Unplugged (above) and you'll hear and feel a totally different vibe from one of pop's most talented vocalists.
For comparison, check out the six-and-a-half minute original video, a version with two bridges:
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