Here is a fascinating article on “Last Christmas” and its longevity: Could “Last Christmas” Become the New “White Christmas”?
According to Stewart, after the post-WWII boom of classic Christmas songs died down, a new standard emerged every seven or eight years. He cited “Blue Christmas” and “Jingle Bell Rock” as early examples. The Donny Hathaway song “This Christmas” emerged from the ’70s (Mary J. Blige cites it as a favorite), as did John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”– which Alicia Keys and Tim McGraw performed today on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Stewart said “Last Christmas” is the latest example of the trend — and, despite being 25 years old, perhaps the most recent, as the rock historian had trouble naming a song recorded after 1984 that’s developed the same traction on radio and with other recording artists.
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2 replies on “Could “Last Christmas” Become the New “White Christmas”?”
As much as I love last christmas – I now adore ”December Song”. Love ya George.
Of all the songs I have heard on the radio this Christmas season, I have yet to hear White Christmas.
Now it seems like every time I turn the radio on I hera Last Christmas and the answer to the question is Yes It already has.
I also hear December Song and I love it.
Nice job George God Bless and keep up the good work, way to go.