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Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' Celebrates 40 Years as a Timeless Holiday Classic

Andrew Ridgeley reflects on the song's enduring popularity, a new Netflix documentary, and its iconic music video filmed in Switzerland.

  • Wham!'s 'Last Christmas,' written and produced by George Michael, marks its 40th anniversary and continues to dominate holiday playlists worldwide.
  • Andrew Ridgeley shared his thoughts on the song's legacy, its emotional lyrics, and its appeal across generations in a new interview.
  • A Netflix documentary, 'Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped,' explores the making of the song and video, featuring behind-the-scenes stories and tributes to George Michael.
  • Saas-Fee, Switzerland, the picturesque filming location for the music video, is celebrating the milestone with themed events at the Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa.
  • The song remains a holiday chart staple, recently peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and maintaining its status as a UK Christmas chart favorite.
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