05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
For the seventh year in a row, this song is the UK's favourite
For the seventh consecutive year, George Michael 's "Careless Whisper" has been voted the UK's favourite song in Smooth Radio's All Time Top 500 poll.
George Michael was also the most popular artist overall, with 19 entries on the chart.
ABBA was the most popular group, with 16 entries, including "Dancing Queen" at number 10.
Elton John re-entered the top 10 with his duet with George Michael, "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me", and was named the most popular living artist.
Whitney Houston was the most popular female artist, with 13 entries, including "I Will Always Love You" at number 14.