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The famous hook from Wham!'s 1984 hit Last Christmas, sung by George Michael. A festive staple for holiday memes, seasonal edits and ironic winter intros.

The clip captures the unmistakable hook of Wham!'s holiday classic: a shimmer of synth jingle bells followed by George Michael's smooth, wistful vocal opening with 'Last Christmas I gave you my heart'. The sound is instantly festive yet tinged with melancholy, which is exactly why it lands so hard. Hearing it triggers an immediate wave of nostalgia and Christmas warmth, but also a knowing smile, because the song's heartbreak lyrics sit right under its cheerful melody. It makes any viewer feel the season arriving, for better or worse.

Released in 1984, 'Last Christmas' was written and produced by George Michael for the duo Wham!, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. It returns to radio and playlists every December, which cemented its place in internet culture: it soundtracks countless holiday memes and even inspired Whamageddon, the annual game where players try to avoid hearing it. The clip here captures its famous chorus, the part everyone recognises within seconds, and that instant familiarity is why creators keep reaching for it each festive season.

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Who sings the song Last Christmas?

It is performed by the British pop duo Wham!, with lead vocals by George Michael, who also wrote and produced the track. It was released as a single in 1984 and remains one of the most successful Christmas songs ever recorded.

Why is Last Christmas so popular in memes?

The chorus is instantly recognisable and plays every December, making it a perfect seasonal punchline. Creators use it ironically for gift fails, heartbreak edits and holiday skits, and the Whamageddon challenge keeps it in online conversation.

What are the lyrics at the start of the clip?

The famous opening line is 'Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away.' The clip features the chorus hook, which pairs George Michael's smooth vocal with shimmering synth bells.