Originally done by Wham! in 1984, "Last Christmas" is one of my favorite Christmas songs.
The emo X-Mas song written by George Michael has been covered by: Taylor Swift, Jimmy Eat World, Ariana Grande, Postmodern Jukebox, Rita Ora and Fifth Harmony just to name a few of the many artists who have covered it since it's release.
This year, the former No Doubt front woman gave us the deluxe edition of You make it Feel Like Christmas, on it are the same 12 songs plus 5 more including a festive rendition of "Feliz Navidad".
Gwen went through a pretty rough divorce from fellow rocker Gavin Rossdale before being swept off her feet by her current lover Blake Shelton. It's no surprise that most of her original songs on her Christmas album(s) are so obviously about her new BF, Blake but I can't help wonder if "Last Christmas" is on there as a nod to her split from her long time love, Gavin. Whatever her reason is for featuring "Last Christmas" on You make it Feel Like Christmas I'm happy that she did.
She really put on the Holiday cheer for both album covers: with simple mistletoe and bow props and of course, in true Gwen fashion, her signature fire engine red lipstick. What I really want from Gwen though is a No Doubt reunion and some new No Doubt music. That would be nice.
Dream-pop, goth rockers, Pale Waves have been around since 2014 but they released their debut album, My Mind Makes Noises this year, so for some (like me) they are shiny and new. Back in November they kick started the holiday season early by releasing their cover of "Last Christmas" via Spotify singles. Pale Waves' take on Wham!'s Christmas song isn't merry and bright but rather it's synth heavy and blue which I think is just right.
Whatever way it's wrapped up and delivered I enjoy hearing "Last Christmas" this time of year and I hope you've been enjoying your favorite Christmas songs, too.
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