The enduring festive classic "Last Christmas" by Wham! has achieved a historic new milestone, topping the Billboard Global 200 chart for the first time. The feat comes over forty years after the song's original release in 1984.

The track, co-written and performed by the late George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, has been a perennial holiday favourite. It previously reclaimed the UK's Christmas number one spot in 2022, 38 years after it first entered the charts. Its latest success on the prestigious global chart underscores its unstoppable seasonal appeal.

Andrew Ridgeley expressed his delight at the news, stating, “I’m delighted to learn that Wham!’s perennial Christmas favourite has secured the Billboard spot this week.”

The achievement was celebrated by LGBTQIA+ culture magazine Instinct, with writer Eugene noting, “Let’s be real: George Michael was Christmas before it became trendy." The article praised the song as a "holiday bop" that continues to inspire gratitude for the pop legend's legacy.

The estate of George Michael echoed Ridgeley's sentiment, adding that the song continues to “captivate new listeners around the world,” proving the timeless quality of the iconic pop record.