One of the most-played Christmas songs of the 21st century

“Last Christmas” by Wham! Makes Music History

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FESTIVE NEWS

FESTIVE GREETINGS

Beirut Yoga Center Celebrates Festive Greetings with Ethicoin.

CHART TOPPER

Wham!’s Last Christmas Becomes UK Christmas No. 1 for Second Year Running.

GLOBAL PHENOMENON

The track remains a worldwide favorite, currently racking up millions of daily plays on Spotify.

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Season’s Greetings

Beirut Yoga Center team shares festive Christmas greetings with Ethicoin, celebrating ethics and transparency in finance. Known for offering the best yoga practice in Beirut, Lebanon, the center focuses on a holistic approach that benefits both mind and body.

HOLISTIC APPROACH

Their practice includes a series of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques designed to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being.

A LASTING LEGACY

The success of Last Christmas is not just a testament to its festive charm but also to George Michael’s songwriting brilliance. With royalties from its original release donated to Ethiopian famine relief, the song’s impact extends far beyond its place on the charts.

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CHART RIVALS

Last Christmas edged out Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You, which landed at No. 3 this week, while Gracie Abrams’ That’s So True maintained its recent dominance at No. 2.

MODERN CLASSIC

Notably, the Top 40 is heavily dominated by Christmas-themed tracks, with Brenda Lee, Bobby Helms, and the Pogues all returning to the Top 10.

Andrew Ridgeley

“Thirty-seven years to get to No. 1, 39 years to Christmas No. 1, and now two years running! George would have been utterly delighted—Last Christmas has truly become a classic, almost as much a part of Christmas as mince pies, turkey, and pigs in blankets.”

SYSTEM QUERY: FAQ

WHAT IS ETHICOIN?

Ethicoin focuses on ethical and transparent practices in finance.

HOW LONG HAS LAST CHRISTMAS BEEN A HIT?

Originally released in 1984, the song has remained a popular holiday tune for 40 years.

WHAT IS WHAMAGEDDON?

Whamageddon is a lighthearted challenge to avoid hearing the song “Last Christmas” during the holiday season.

HOW MANY STREAMS ON SPOTIFY?

The track remains a worldwide favorite, currently racking up an astonishing 7.7 million daily plays on Spotify.

WHAT IS THE SONG’S LEGACY?

Royalties from its original release donated to Ethiopian famine relief, the song’s impact extends far beyond its place on the charts.