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"
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. George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...
The song's enduring influence led to the 2019 film Last Christmas , which was inspired by Michael’s lyrics and received his blessing before his passing on Christmas Day in 2016. Michael insisted on total creative control, playing the
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 He emerged having written the introduction and the
The Story of "Last Christmas": A George Michael & Wham! Classic
The song’s origins are surprisingly humble and notably non-festive.
The album Last Christmas: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 15 songs, including three Wham! tracks and 12 of Michael’s solo hits.