LAST CHRISTMAS LYRICS - WHAM! | SINGLE

Last Christmas is the 1984 Christmas classic by Wham! — written, produced and performed by George Michael (with Andrew Ridgeley), recorded in August 1984 and released on December 3, 1984 on Epic/CBS as a double A-side with "Everything She Wants". For more on the singer, read the George Michael biography.

It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984, kept off the top spot by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (on which Michael also sang), and finally climbed to UK No. 1 in January 2021. A December radio staple ever since, it now shares holiday airplay with modern classics like All I Want for Christmas Is You lyrics.

Last Christmas Song Credits

Song: Last Christmas

Singer: Wham! (George Michael + Andrew Ridgeley)

Lyrics: George Michael

Music: George Michael

Producer: George Michael

Album: Music from the Edge of Heaven / The Final

Music Label: Epic / CBS

Release Date: December 3, 1984

Video Director: Andrew Morahan (filmed in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, November 1984; 4K restoration released December 2019)

A 1985 songwriting lawsuit filed by Dick James Music (on behalf of the writers of the Barry Manilow hit "Can't Smile Without You") was settled out of court.

Last Christmas Lyrics

Lyrics: pending (official lyrics not yet cleared for publication).

This post will be updated with the verified lyrics as soon as they are officially available.

Watch the Official Video

FAQs

Q: When was Last Christmas released?
A: It was released on December 3, 1984, on Epic/CBS as a double A-side with "Everything She Wants".

Q: Who wrote Last Christmas?
A: It was written, produced and performed by George Michael.

Q: Why didn't it reach No. 1 in 1984?
A: It was kept at No. 2 by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (on which Michael also sang), and finally reached UK No. 1 in January 2021. Fans can also explore The Faith Tour album for more from the George Michael catalogue — see also our George Michael: The Faith Tour concert film post.

Q: Where was the music video filmed?
A: The video was filmed in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, in November 1984 and directed by Andrew Morahan. For more from the same era, see Careless Whisper lyrics.