Every holiday season, certain songs seem to weave themselves into the very fabric of festive traditions, evoking the warmth of twinkling lights. Among these classics, 'Last Christmas' has remained an enduring favorite since its release in 1984, replayed in countless malls, movies, and family gatherings.

But in recent years, whispers have circulated online about Taylor Swift having a hand in this iconic track. While Swift has a reputation for reimagining classics and putting her own signature on songs, the truth behind her connection to 'Last Christmas' is both surprising and illuminating.

The confusion largely stems from Taylor Swift’s early-career holiday music and how often it resurfaces online. In 2007, Swift recorded a cover of Wham!’s 'Last Christmas' for her debut holiday EP, 'The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection.' Over the years, clips of that version have gone viral on social media, often without context.

For younger listeners discovering the song through TikTok or playlists, her voice became closely tied to the track. This led some to believe she had a role in making the original, even though it was released four years before she was born.

Notably, 'Last Christmas' has been enjoying a major comeback moment of late. The holiday classic topped Billboard’s Global 200 chart this week, edging past Mariah Carey’s perennial favorite 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.'

Following the achievement, George Michael’s team shared via Instagram that he adored Christmas and would have loved seeing Wham! return to No. 1. His bandmate Andrew Ridgeley also called it a remarkable moment, saying the song’s renewed global love feels like the best Christmas gift imaginable. Other Christmas songs topping the chart, meanwhile, also deserve attention.

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Both nostalgic favorites and newer holiday tracks made their way onto the Billboard rankings, showing that listeners around the world are fully leaning into the merry spirit.

While Wham!’s 'Last Christmas' and Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' enjoy the top two spots on the Billboard Global 200 for the week of December 20, 2025, the chart shows a clear holiday takeover. Brenda Lee’s 'Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree' ranks at No. 5, Bobby Helms’ 'Jingle Bell Rock' at No. 6, Ariana Grande’s 'Santa Tell Me' at No. 7, Kelly Clarkson’s 'Underneath the Tree' at No. 8, and Michael Bublé’s 'It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas' rounds out the top 10 at No. 10.

With holiday music dominating the charts, the renewed attention around 'Last Christmas' feels like part of a larger seasonal moment rather than a one-off trend. Songs resurface, get shared, and spark new conversations every year, sometimes leading to fresh questions about their origins. In that context, it is easy to see how Taylor Swift’s cover entered the mix.

Still, the song’s legacy remains unchanged, firmly rooted in Wham!’s original. Also, as festive playlists continue to grow, the season offers far more Christmas tracks waiting to be played and rediscovered.

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