In December 2024, marking its 40th anniversary, the song made history by becoming the first track to occupy the UK festive No. 1 slot for two consecutive years. 3. Legacy and "The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
The song’s origins are surprisingly humble and notably non-festive.
It famously premiered "This Is How (We Want You To Get High)," a previously unreleased track George Michael completed in 2015. George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...
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 bandmate Andrew Ridgeley , Michael disappeared to his childhood bedroom for an hour. He emerged having written the introduction and the wistful chorus melody. In December 2024, marking its 40th anniversary, the
Despite its immediate popularity, "Last Christmas" had a notoriously difficult path to the top of the charts.
The Story of "Last Christmas": A George Michael & Wham! Classic Legacy and "The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" The
The song's enduring influence led to the 2019 film Last Christmas , which was inspired by Michael’s lyrics and received his blessing before his passing on Christmas Day in 2016.