*Decades after its release, Wham!’s 1984 holiday classic “Last Christmas” has achieved a new milestone, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Global 200 for the first time ever.
Billboard announced on Monday, Dec. 15, that the iconic track now holds the top position globally, underscoring its enduring popularity during the holiday season. It is the second Christmas song to reach number one on the Global 200 since the chart’s launch in September 2020. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” previously dominated and is currently leading the Hot 100, with “Last Christmas” in second place.
Andrew Ridgely, Wham!’s co-founder, reflected on the achievement, saying, “I’m delighted to learn that Wham! ‘s perennial Christmas favorite, ‘Last Christmas,’ has secured the Billboard No. 2 spot this week. Since its release over 40 years ago, ‘Last Christmas’ has established itself worldwide as one of the most cherished Christmas classics, beloved by all generations.”
He added, “It’s an amazing testament to the special place the song occupies in so many hearts and one that George Michael would have been immensely proud of. Thank you, everyone who has embraced the song as a little piece of their own merry Christmas.”
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George Michael passed away on December 25, 2016, at 53, with a coroner ruling his death as natural due to dilated cardiomyopathy complicated by myocarditis and a fatty liver.
Michael’s estate also celebrated the song’s achievement, calling it “a brilliant song and timeless record that embodies the very sound of Christmas and continues to resonate with audiences, while captivating new listeners around the world. Thank you to everyone who keeps this song at the very heart of Christmas.”
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