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The Story of "Last Christmas": A George Michael & Wham! Classic

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. George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...

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). The Story of "Last Christmas": A George Michael & Wham

The track was recorded in August 1984 at Advision Studios in London. To get into the festive spirit during the summer heat, Michael decorated the studio with Christmas lights and tinsel. George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...

Despite its immediate popularity, "Last Christmas" had a notoriously difficult path to the top of the charts.