Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today I’m analyzing “Last Christmas” by Wham! — not as a seasonal favorite, but as a surprisingly clever piece of 80s songwriting. We’ll look at the slightly out-of-tune tuning (≈436 Hz), the 1–6m–2m–5 “doo-wop” progression, and the unusual seven-line chorus with its XXA AABBX rhyming pattern. I’ll also cover how George Michael’s loose, ad-libbed verses contrast the structured hook, why the melody starts on the 9th, and what we can actually learn from a song that repeats its chorus over ten times.
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#Wham #LastChristmas #SongwritingAnalysis
Today I’m analyzing “Last Christmas” by Wham! — not as a seasonal favorite, but as a surprisingly clever piece of 80s songwriting. We’ll look at the slightly out-of-tune tuning (≈436 Hz), the 1–6m–2m–5 “doo-wop” progression, and the unusual seven-line chorus with its XXA AABBX rhyming pattern. I’ll also cover how George Michael’s loose, ad-libbed verses contrast the structured hook, why the melody starts on the 9th, and what we can actually learn from a song that repeats its chorus over ten times.
MORE LINKS AND RESSOURCES:
https://linktr.ee/letstalksong
BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER:
youtube.com/channel/UC04PpfrMUHhBWhCTKSPsHdg/join
ALMOST BUT NOT QUITE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SONGWRITING:
spectreacademy.net/courses/complete-guide-to-songwriting/?sld=rafa
PATREON:
patreon.com/letstalksong
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/letstalksong
TIKTOK:
tiktok.com/@letstalksong
This video is made for educational and commentary purposes only. My intention is not to infringe upon any copyright laws. All rights to the music featured in this video belong to their respective owners. This reaction video is intended to provide analysis, insights, and a unique perspective on the music, which I believe falls under fair use. Please support the original artists by checking out the official content on their platforms.
#Wham #LastChristmas #SongwritingAnalysis
