Wham!'s hit song "Last Christmas" secures the band their initial top placement on a Billboard chart.
In 1984, Wham! made history with their release of "Last Christmas". Since then, this hit has seen an increase in popularity, transforming into a festive mainstay. Year after year, "Last Christmas" reappears on the Billboard charts, finally earning Wham! their first chart-topping position in the final music rankings of the holiday season.
On the current TikTok Billboard Top 50, "Last Christmas" soars to the No. 1 spot. This marks Wham!'s first No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard chart, which has gained significant importance in the music industry lately.
Making its way from No. 7 to the top spot on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, "Last Christmas" dethrones "Paper Planes" by M.I.A., which had recently experienced a surge in popularity on the app. M.I.A.'s track only moves down to the second place slot.
First appearing on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 in November 2023, just as the holiday season was starting, "Last Christmas" has since spent 18 weeks on the chart, spanning more than a year.
Wham! has enjoyed three career hits on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, all of which made their debut on the list after the duo had disbanded. Their first win on the chart came in September 2023, when "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" debuted and peaked at No. 44.
Just a month later, in February 2024, Wham!'s tally on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 doubled. Their single "Careless Whisper" also entered the chart at No. 44, where it remained. Both Wham!'s songs that peaked at the forty-fourth spot only managed a single appearance on the chart.
"Careless Whisper" is credited to both Wham! and George Michael, who was half of the duo. At the time of its debut on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, it marked the pop singer's first solo hit on the list, years after his passing.
Beyond the TikTok Billboard Top 50, "Last Christmas" can be found in the top 10 on several other Billboard charts. However, due to the holiday season ending, it's likely to drop off soon, along with numerous other festive tracks. Currently, it can be found close to the top on charts like Digital Song Sales (No. 2), Hot 100 (No. 3), Streaming Songs (No. 3), and various holiday-themed lists.
Wham!'s "Last Christmas" continues its dominance on various charts, currently holding the No. 2 spot on the Digital Song Sales chart. The song's popularity transcends TikTok, appearing at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and Streaming Songs charts as well.
The hit single "Last Christmas" has maintained its presence on the Billboard charts for years, even outside of the holiday season. Despite the end of the season approaching, it remains like a seasonal staple, holding a top position on several holiday-themed lists.
On the TikTok charts, "Last Christmas" isn't just a holiday hit anymore. It has made quite an impact, reaching No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, and becoming a regular feature on the charts for over a year, spending a total of 18 weeks.
The success of "Last Christmas" on the TikTok Billboard chart is a testament to its enduring appeal. This year's TikTok renditions have contributed to the song's overall popularity, helping it to reclaim top positions on various Billboard charts, including the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
Following the success of "Last Christmas" on TikTok, Wham!'s other hit songs have also found new life on the platform. Their popular track "Careless Whisper" also made its debut on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, marking George Michael's first solo hit on the list after his passing.
