"Monkey" is a U.S. number-one hit song by George Michael. It was released as a single in 1988 and reached #1 on the U.S. Hot 100 and #13 on the UK Singles Chart. "Monkey" debuted at #42 on July 9, 1988, reaching #1 for two weeks, beginning August 27, 1988.

"Monkey" became George Michael's eighth #1 U.S. single, and the fourth consecutive #1 from the Faithalbum. George Michael joined Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston as three artists who all had four or more consecutive number one singles during the 1987-1988 era, from one album (Michael Jackson boasted an impressive five while Whitney Houston boasted seven consecutive).

"Monkey" also reached number one in the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart for two weeks and became his first dance number one.

When "Monkey" was released as a single, the single version was remixed by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

Surprisingly for a song that was such a hit, it has been omitted from most of George's greatest hits compilations, appearing only on the US/Canada version of Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael.

"Careless Whisper" · "A Different Corner" · "I Want Your Sex" · "Hard Day" · "Faith" · "Father Figure" · "One More Try" · " Monkey " · "Kissing a Fool" · "Praying for Time" · "Waiting for That Day" · "Mother's Pride" · "Freedom! '90" · "Heal the Pain" · "Cowboys and Angels" · "Too Funky" · "Killer" / "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" · "Jesus to a Child" · "Fastlove" · "Spinning the Wheel" · "Older / I Can't Make You Love Me" · "Star People '97" · "You Have Been Loved / The Strangest Thing '97" · "Outside" · "Freeek!" · "Shoot the Dog" · "Amazing" · "Flawless (Go to the City)" · "Round Here" · "John and Elvis Are Dead" · "An Easier Affair" · "December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)"