Christmas Number 1 2024

Wham! Hits the High Note Again: Christmas Number 1 for 2024!

Can you believe it? Wham! reigns supreme for the second year running with 'Last Christmas' topping the charts!

The festive season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with the music that fills our homes with cheer? In a thrilling turn of events, Wham! has once again snagged the coveted Christmas Number 1 slot in the UK charts for 2024 with their iconic hit, "Last Christmas." Originally released 40 years ago, this cheerful tune by pop duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley has stood the test of time and resonated with fans every December since. Andrew Ridgeley himself celebrated the track's enduring popularity, describing it as almost as essential to Christmas as mince pies and turkey!

Despite stiff competition from powerhouse artists including Gracie Abrams, Mariah Carey, and Tom Grennan, Wham! dominated the charts, proving that not all heroes wear capes—some of them have synthesizers and killer 80s fashion! This back-to-back achievement marks a historic milestone, making "Last Christmas" the first song ever to achieve consecutive Christmas Number 1 titles, further solidifying the duo's legacy in pop history.

Both fans and critics hailed the announcement as a "perfect" choice, and it’s hard to argue against that. With the catchy melody and nostalgic lyrics, it seems almost sacrilegious to celebrate the holidays without serenading at least once to the lines about unrequited love during the festive season. The festive hit’s success this year, especially as it coincides with its 40th anniversary, has sparked joyous celebrations across the UK.

As we embrace this iconic track for yet another year, it’s worth noting that "Last Christmas" was released in 1984, only to be unceremoniously denied the top spot back then by Band Aid’s charity hit "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" That said, fast forward to the present day and Wham! has not just surpassed expectations but has rewritten the rules of chart success. Did you know that "Last Christmas" has sold over 2 million copies in the UK alone? Or that it was only during last year’s festive season that it finally landed at the top, 39 years after its original release? Talk about a Christmas miracle!