In February 1984, while visiting his parents with bandmate Andrew Ridgeley , Michael disappeared to his childhood bedroom for an hour. He emerged having written the introduction and the wistful chorus melody.
Despite its immediate popularity, "Last Christmas" had a notoriously difficult path to the top of the charts.
Upon its original release, it was famously held at No. 2 by Band Aid’s "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" (which Michael also performed on). George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...
The album Last Christmas: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 15 songs, including three Wham! tracks and 12 of Michael’s solo hits.
For 36 years, it held the record for the best-selling UK single never to reach No. 1. It finally hit the top spot on New Year's Day 2021. In February 1984, while visiting his parents with
Michael insisted on total creative control, playing the LinnDrum machine, a Roland Juno-60 synthesiser, and even the sleigh bells himself. 2. Chart History and "The Long Wait"
Explore the history and artistry behind this holiday classic through these behind-the-scenes insights and official videos: Wham! - Last Christmas (Official Video) YouTube · WhamVEVO Wham! - The Making of 'Last Christmas' (Vevo Footnotes) YouTube · WhamVEVO George Michael On Making Last Christmas (2009) YouTube · The George Michael Archive Upon its original release, it was famously held at No
The song’s origins are surprisingly humble and notably non-festive.