40 years Last Christmas: The Song, touched with hearts worldwide!

40 years Last Christmas: The Song, touched with hearts worldwide!

Saas-Fee, Schweiz - The classic among the Christmas songs - "Last Christmas" by Wham! -celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and remains an inseparable part of the Christmas season. Legend began in December 1984 when George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley published the world -famous hit. In an interview, Ridgeley remembered how Michael suddenly disappeared into his children's room in his parents' house and shortly afterwards presented the melody to conquer the world in storm. The recordings took place in a London studio in August of the same year, where Michael recorded all instruments himself as a songwriter and producer at the age of only 21, supported by a few technicians.

enthusiasm and frustration shape the history of the song: Despite great success, "Last Christmas" was not able to reach the number one of the British charts in 1984, since the charity song "Do they know it’s Christmas?" from band Aid blocked his way. However, the song has been climbing the charts worldwide since then and, with over 2 million copies sold in Great Britain, is one of the best -selling singles of all time. It was not until 36 years later, on January 1, 2021, "Last Christmas" celebrated the deserved jump to the top of the British charts, while in Austria he also ended up first in Austria. The fact that the title is the third largest song ever in Great Britain is particularly impressive when you combine sales and streams, as Andrew Ridgeley emphasized in a radio show.

an unforgettable music video and upcoming anniversary celebrations

The iconic music video, filmed in the picturesque Swiss Alps, tells a heartbreaking story about Christmas in which Michael meets his ex-partner. On the occasion of the anniversary, the "Last Christmas 40th Anniversary EP" will be released on December 13, which includes a live version from 2006. In addition, the BBC plans to broadcast a documentary with the title "Wham!: Last Christmas Unlapped", in which Ridgeley and the background singers return to the location. In Ridgeley's words, “Last Christmas” remains a piece of nostalgia and joy that captures the essence of Christmas and will also enchant future generations, as George Michael once intended.

Details
OrtSaas-Fee, Schweiz
Quellen

Kommentare (0)