Wham!'s Last Christmas Tops UK Charts Again

Wham!'s iconic holiday song 'Last Christmas' has made history by clinching the U.K.'s Christmas No. 1 spot for two consecutive years, marking the first time any song has achieved this feat since the Official Charts began tracking Christmas hits in 1952. Originally released in 1984, it was kept from the top position by Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' and only reached No. 1 at the beginning of 2023. The song, written by George Michael, continues to resonate with audiences, supported by a special 40th Anniversary EP release and a Netflix documentary titled 'Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped.' Andrew Ridgeley expressed pride in the song's enduring popularity, emphasizing its nostalgic and festive significance. This year, 'Last Christmas' dominated both digital and physical sales, with 12.6 million streams contributing to its success. The song solidifies Wham!'s place among a select group of artists with multiple Christmas No. 1s, joining the ranks of Queen and The Beatles.