Released in 1984, Last Christmas has never made it to the UK's Christmas No 1, until now. Alamy
Released in 1984, Last Christmas has never made it to the UK's Christmas No 1, until now. Alamy

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Wham!'s Last Christmas finally tops UK chart, 39 years after its release

For decades, the song was known as the best-selling single to have never reached No 1

David Tusing

December 24, 2023

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