Wham! Op. 84 Last Christmas with Chilly Gonzales
Wham\u2019s 1984 contribution to the holiday cannon, \u201cLast Christmas,\u201d has surprising staying power. When Grammy-winning pianist Chilly Gonzales set out to record a holiday album, \u201cA Very Chilly Christmas,\u201d most of the selections were over a half century old. That\u2019s because most of our favorite seasonal songs come from the 1960s and earlier. But in addition to Mariah Carey\u2019s \u201cAll I Want For Christmas,\u201d Wham\u2019s \u201cLast Christmas\u201d reliably returns each winter. Despite the cheesy 80s synths and drum machines, the song\u2019s harmonies are remarkable resilient, a testament to George Michael\u2019s auteur songwriting method. Celebrated artist known for his solo piano works, collaborations with Feist and Daft Punk, and his musical masterclasses series, Chilly Gonzales\u2014musical genius\u2014AKA \u201cGonzo,\u201d sits down at the piano to share in the beauty of this nu-classical Christmas love song, as well as a few selections from his new album \u201cA Very Chilly Christmas.\u201d\n\nMORE\nGet tickets for A Very Chilly Christmas Special airing Dec 23rd at www.chillygonzales.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices