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.
Despite its immediate popularity, "Last Christmas" had a notoriously difficult path to the top of the charts. George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...
"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 The track was recorded in August 1984 at
Explore the history and artistry behind this holiday classic through these behind-the-scenes insights and official videos: Wham! - Last Christmas (Official Video) YouTube · WhamVEVO Wham! - The Making of 'Last Christmas' (Vevo Footnotes) YouTube · WhamVEVO George Michael On Making Last Christmas (2009) YouTube · The George Michael Archive "Last Christmas" is a perennial holiday anthem that
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.
The album Last Christmas: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 15 songs, including three Wham! tracks and 12 of Michael’s solo hits.
The Story of "Last Christmas": A George Michael & Wham! Classic