Careless Whisper was released in 1984 as a Wham! single featuring George Michael, and its saxophone solo, played by Steve Gregory, became one of the most recognisable riffs in pop music. Decades later the intro was revived online as shorthand for anything unintentionally sexy, romantic or cheesy. Clips, edits and memes pair the opening bars with slow zooms, winks and dramatic entrances, relying on instant recognition from audiences who know the song even if they have never heard the full track in context before today.
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The iconic sexy saxophone riff from George Michael and Wham's Careless Whisper, used for flirty, romantic or awkwardly seductive meme moments online.
This is the instantly recognisable saxophone intro from Careless Whisper, a smooth, slow and deliberately over the top melody that signals romance the second it starts. The warm sax line glides in with a sultry, late night feel, turning even an ordinary glance or entrance into a joke about attraction and seduction. Because the riff is so dramatic for such a short moment, viewers immediately understand the scene is meant to be flirty or cheesy rather than serious, which is why the contrast between the sexy music and a mundane visual makes it so funny.