It's been 25 years since "Careless Whisper" became a chart-topper for Wham, just about enough time for an irony-free rock cover of the song to be taken seriously. The South African band Seether has had its share of No. 1s at rock, and this has potential to succeed as well. Recorded as a promotion for Rhapsody and currently only available as a digital download, the song is a mostly faithful take on the original, with guitars subbing for the saxophone intro before greeting a Staind-meets-Nickelback grunge dynamic. Younger rock fans who don't know George Michael from Boy George will love the song, as will soccer moms who were around for its first incarnation. And programmers at active and alternative rock are already tuned in. By George, it sounds like a massive hit for Seether.—Bram Teitelman