Careless Whisper was released in 1984 as a Wham single featuring George Michael, who co wrote it with Andrew Ridgeley. The recording's saxophone part, played by Steve Gregory, became one of the most recognisable solos in pop music. Decades later the riff was revived online as shorthand for seduction and smooth confidence, appearing in memes, parodies and the Sexy Sax Man videos. Its meaning is understood instantly without lyrics, so it remains a go to cue for romantic comedy edits.