The sad-boy Christmas anthem Released at the height of Wham!’s fame, “Last Christmas” subverted holiday expectations by pairing festive synths with heartbreak. George Michael wrote and produced the track himself, recording much of it in his childhood bedroom—giving it an intimacy that still cuts through decades later. Its staying power comes from emotional honesty. Instead of cozy cheer, the song delivers regret, self-reflection, and romantic caution—wrapped in one of the mos