“Last Christmas” returns to the top of the charts

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, the two members of Wham!, in Christmas clothes.

We are fast approaching the end of 2024, and who says end of year, necessarily means that Christmas is coming! Always a special moment for Music fanssince this period inspired many songs that are bludgeoned during the holidays (including “All I Want For Christmas Is You”, which we can no longer stand…). But overall, Christmas songs are popular in the hearts of fans. Particularly a few, like “Last Christmas” de Wham!who is back at the top of the charts, but also in the heart of Liam Gallagher!

A number 1 spot that took a long time to arrive

Wham!it’s this ultra-famous pop group formed from duo George Michael / Andrew Ridgeleywho had the excellent idea of released a Christmas title in 1984 called “Last Christmas”quickly became a hit. But not enough to reach first place in the chartsneither when it was released, nor during the years that followed: it will have We had to wait 39 years for the song to climb to the top of the top single in the United Kingdom, in 2023.

But after having clinched this number 1 spot in 2023, the title is already back at the top of the charts for Christmas 2024! The recording industry and its mysteries… We know someone who should be happy with this news, and it’s not just anyone: Liam Gallagher recently stated on Twitter that this title from Wham! was his favorite Christmas song.

Et we know that the subject is close to his heart: he even got into a fight with his brother after a debate on the issue. It’s actually a bit funny to fight with your brother over a debate over the best Christmas song, when your brother’s name is… Christmas! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas.