The Final - Wham

I have read a lot lately about a rumoured Wham reunion, and it made me dust off what used to be one of my favourite CD's, and pretend that I am pre pubescent again, whilst dancing and singing like my life depended on it. For those of you who have never heard of Wham! (is there anyone?). They were a duo which consisted of Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael. They fought for chart supremacy throughout the early 80's with Duran Duran, and then bowed out in 1986 with this CD, which was a collection of their greatest hits, and a concert at Wembley. At the time it seemed so unfair that after only 4 years they were leaving my life with such a huge void. Mind ...  Read the complete review

It could be said that it was the end of an era - I mean you just don't hear of them nowadays. Those sickly sweet pink chew bars just never appear in your local confectioners any more do they? Hold on...what's that?...you wanted a review about Wham! the group and their album 'The Final'?...oh well, if I must..... So, what came first - the chicken or the egg? I have a sneaking feeling that McCowans jumped on the bandwagon and named their sickly sweet chew bar after the hit pop combo that consisted of George Michael and Andrew Ridgely, although I can't be sure. However, although it doesn't feel like it, it is now fifteen years since Wham! ...  Read the complete review