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

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

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. Chart History and "The Long Wait" For 36

"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