George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi... May 2026

The song’s origins are surprisingly humble and notably non-festive.

"Last Christmas" is a perennial holiday anthem that has evolved from a 1984 pop hit into a global cultural phenomenon. While credited to the duo , the song was a singular feat of artistry by George Michael , who wrote, produced, and performed every part of the track at just 21 years old. 1. Creation in a Childhood Bedroom

Despite its immediate popularity, "Last Christmas" had a notoriously difficult path to the top of the charts. George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...

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.

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. The song’s origins are surprisingly humble and notably

The album Last Christmas: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 15 songs, including three Wham! tracks and 12 of Michael’s solo hits.

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. To get into the festive spirit during the

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"