The only version of “Last Christmas” that matters is the version by Wham! I despise any other version of “Last Christmas”. There. I said it.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, “Last Christmas” was written and produced by George Michael. It started as an idea in 1983 when Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were visiting Michael’s parents. Michael wrote it in his childhood bedroom.
Although it’s a song with a happy melody and sad lyrics, the song is a Christmas classic and any time I hear it on the radio, I always turn it up. It once again reminds me that some of the best damn music we ever had was released in 1984. Add in the fact that at that time Wham! was one of my favorite groups and anyone can understand why I love this song so much. May the memory of George Michael live forever.
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