George Michael, one of the greatest pop stars ... his songs captivated fans worldwide. With hits like the heartfelt Careless Whisper and the upbeat Freedom! '90, his unique voice and timeless ...

(In 2018, the Billboard staff released a list project of its choices for the Greatest Pop Star of every year, going back to 1981. Read our entry below on why George Michael was our Greatest Pop ...

Four of George Michael's albums return to the charts ... which is usually the case in the U.K. The greatest hits compilation lands on three rankings this frame, rising on two of them.