Wham’s classic “Last Christmas” secures the Christmas number one spot, surpassing Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey. The festive hit achieves this feat 39 years after its initial release, marking its first time atop the Christmas chart.
The timeless holiday favorite secured the top position, prevailing over Sam Ryder in one of the most competitive contests in recent memory. Mariah Carey claimed third place, followed by Noah Kahn’s Stick Season in fourth.
Wham’s festive classic tops the Christmas chart for the first time, 39 years after its release.
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s song has achieved its first-ever number one spot during Christmas week. Ridgeley expressed his gratitude, stating, “It’s incredible and humbling to have reached this position.” Being at the pinnacle is truly rewarding.
He also shared that Michael, who passed away in 2016, had always wished for their song to top the charts during Christmas. “He believed any exceptional songwriter could craft a Christmas hit deliberately. It’s a bit late for George, but he would be absolutely thrilled.”
Originally released in 1984, “Last Christmas” initially missed the top spot due to Band Aid’s charity single, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” However, this week, UK fans streamed the song a record-breaking 13.3 million times, making it the most-played song ever during Christmas week.
Over the past five years, the charity advocates LadBaby clinched the Christmas number one spot with their charitable singles centered around food. However, they decided not to contend this year, leaving the coveted title open for others.
This week’s Top 40 chart boasted a staggering 33 Christmas-themed songs, featuring tracks such as Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” and Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.”
Source: BBC News
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