: Many fans consider the fully vocal version to be one of Michael’s most underrated early ballads, often comparing its emotional depth to "Careless Whisper". Notable Releases & Rarities
: The original 1983 dub version remained rare for decades until it was included on the So80s (So Eighties) compilation series in 2019. Blue (Armed With Love) (Dub) WHAM! (1983)
: It didn't arrive on major streaming platforms until the 2023 release of the retrospective collection The Singles: Echoes from the Edge of Heaven . : Many fans consider the fully vocal version