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Upon its original release, it was famously held at No. 2 by Band Aid’s "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" (which Michael also performed on).

In December 2024, marking its 40th anniversary, the song made history by becoming the first track to occupy the UK festive No. 1 slot for two consecutive years. 3. Legacy and "The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" George Michael & Wham! Last Christmas The Origi...

For 36 years, it held the record for the best-selling UK single never to reach No. 1. It finally hit the top spot on New Year's Day 2021. Upon its original release, it was famously held at No

The album Last Christmas: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 15 songs, including three Wham! tracks and 12 of Michael’s solo hits. 1 slot for two consecutive years

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"

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.