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Wham! George & Me
- Narrated by: Andrew Ridgeley
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
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For the first time, Andrew Ridgeley - one-half of one of the most famous bands in the world - tells the inside story of Wham!, his lifelong friendship with George Michael and the formation of a band that changed the shape of the music scene in the early '80s.
In 1975 Andrew took a shy new boy at school under his wing. They instantly hit it off, and their boyhood escapades at Bushy Meads School built a bond that was never broken. The duo found themselves riding an astonishing roller coaster of success, taking them all over the world. They made and broke iconic records, they were treated like gods but they stayed true to their friendship and ultimately to themselves. It was a party that seemed as if it would never end. And then it did, in front of tens of thousands of tearful fans at Wembley Stadium in 1986.
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- Stephanie B.
- 04-10-19
Thank you
Such a beautiful and candid account of the band who made my teenager years a little easier. Thank you Andrew, thank you George and thank you Wham ❤️
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- krystal peck
- 03-10-19
Wham! George & Me
Wow! Just finished listening. Andrew has done an exceptional job of balancing out the contents of this incredible audio book. While some parts are very moving it mainly throws you right back to the 80s as you follow two ambitious 'young guns'. A great must 'listen' to audio book for everyone!
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- ziggy starburst
- 25-11-19
A list of things that wham did.
First of all, I really like this guy. Hes really gracious about his life and how the career of George Michael overshadowed his own life. He kept his dignity throughout and never seemed bitter and at times it must have been tough for him being in the limelight but George was an incredible talent so its understandable that he had to stand aside after few years. Onto the book. I had high hopes that we would learn something more about their lives and perhaps a few anecdotes to lift it along but it just sounds like hes reading a list of their career. Things like "when we did top of the pops we saw...." and he lists the stars. Same with Live aid. We know who sang on the Band aid single. A few more anecdotes wouldnt have gone amiss. He was there amongst it all and we learn nothing about what happened behind the scenes of the mayhem. I did get the impression he was already being pushed aside at that point though. Its great that he narrated it himself but he didnt really seem to enjoy the experience and delivery was fairly sterile too. In summary, hes a lovely bloke and has had a pretty amazing life but theres not much substance to the book which is a great shame. In his defence he probably had to hold back a little bit where George was concerned as George is no longer with us but I felt he was holding out all the time.
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- Julie G
- 04-10-19
Delightful listen
Eloquent, warm and funny Same age as Andrew so I absolutely Loved it Highly recommend
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- Rocella
- 08-10-19
slightly disappointed
It really pains me not to love this book as much as I did Wham! back in the day. However, Andrew’s narration lacked passion and interest. He didn’t tell us their story instead he read us a story in a flat monologue. Content was fair but it felt like much was missed. As a massive Wham! fan who favored Andrew I’d still listen to this book but I wish Andrew had relaxed into the story and made it feel more “real”.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-10-19
Beautifully read story about the journey of wham!
The story about wham! Told from one of the only two people who can truly relay the events. Beautifully read by Andrew ridgeley, an emotional and funny story. Loved every minute!
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- Barkingside
- 10-10-19
A Personal Memoire
This is neither an Andrew auto biography or a George biography. It is purely their 'Wham' life. There are no secrets revealed, nothing explosive. A gentle, polite recollection. Personally I would have liked a few more stories of exploits, close shaves, disagreements etc . It feels like it has gone through a redaction of sorts. Two young men having the time of their lives, seeing the world was not reflected in this book. Maybe in a few years there will be a second book going deeper.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-10-19
Wham George and Me
Thank you so very much Andrew Ridgeley for this wonderful trip down memory lane living through your narrative what you and George went through Truly grateful for this beautiful heartfelt tribute to your beautiful friend our darling George
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- Ellis
- 03-10-19
A Must get for anyone from that time 💗
Well read, very well written, the descriptions are delightful and the love clear to see A book much needed to wash away completely other peoples thoughtless negativity. This is a very welcome and much needed story which helps heal, for anyone who appreciates these two gentlemen’s efforts to entertain us and live a good Life. Thank you Andrew
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- Draper74
- 14-11-20
Narrated with very little spark, little disappointing.
Whilst I brought this to better understand the relationship within Wham, Andrew delivers his memoirs with very very little spark and monotone throughout. I was expecting lots of excitement from their time as boys, the travels and bounces the pop idols represent and experience. Would have been great to hear more inclusion of the girls and other band members. Naturally the deviating loss of George was in anticipation of the tone of the book, play a rushed ending chapter. I loved Wham at the time, the time was Fantastic! Andrew needed to deliver more of this time.
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- Jbk
- 18-12-19
I loved hearing Wham’s story
Childhood friends become worldwide stars. Fascinating and touching. Andrew’s voice is so soothing. Sweet and heartfelt.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-11-20
Reliving the good ol 80s
I grew up with Wham.. we had our local Pick Of The Week top 6 with Wake me Up and Careless Whispers hitting no1 in Penang. Great memories.. Thank you to Andrew for this memoir.
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- foxylibrarian
- 07-08-20
Smashing!
This was a wonderful and heart felt book. I enjoyed every moment. Andrew’s narration brought the happiness and sadness that could only come from him and not another narrator. It’s a must listen!
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- Gracey
- 24-01-20
Excellent
Thanks goes to Andrew for writing such a beautiful account of his experience developing Wham and, his personal relationship with George Michael. A personable, thoughtful and respectfully written book. George would be proud. You Andrew, was the wind beneath his wings. Your support of George and his talent helped launch his remarkable solo career.
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- Green631
- 04-01-20
wham, bam thank you ma'am!
George and Andrew were on posters on my wall growing up. so this was a fun look into how they became famous. Andrew never betrayed George's trust even in writing this- no salty drama here. just 2 grateful guys happy to have a band. it was so sad as he learned of his friends death on Christmas. I really enjoyed this book!
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- Robin Roebuck
- 24-12-19
Thanks Andrew
really enjoyed hearing about how y'all got to know each other and George's early life and your Wham days it was wonderful thank you
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- mario Loffredo
- 09-12-19
Thank you Andrew
Am a 48 year old male who had the privilege of growing up with Wham and George Michael. Living in the USA and can remember being in 7 grade and every morning listening to wham before school Andrew and George has been with me my hole life and still going strong. Thanks Andrew for this book I was always waiting for your side of the story..
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- Jalpa Patel
- 02-12-19
Wham fans will enjoy this
Very insightful look into wham . Loved it learned things I didn’t know . Much respect for Andrew
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- Angela Farris
- 25-11-19
WHAM! George and Me
Great story! Glad there wasn’t a lot of focus on George’s passing- Andrew said what he needed to say about it & that’s all that was needed. Wished Andrew had talked/written more about what George would recall several times- the girls he would swipe from him! Would of been fun hearing about that. But a fabulous book Andrew! Well written! xoxo
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- Anonymous User
- 16-11-19
Well Worth the Read/Listen
Absolutely awesome book. Wham and George Michael have had a spot on my playlist since I was barely able to speak, and George remains my favorite artist. It was great to hear the backstory and inner-workings of the band, as well as Andrew's thoughts and memories. The book is not short at all, but it's so interesting and easy to listen to that I couldn't help but wish there was more as it wrapped. Thank you, Andrew for offering this to the world.