When it comes to the holiday season, there are plenty of songs that encapsulate the jolly energy. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” continually finds its way to the top of the charts ...

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George Michael’s Twenty Five hits 400 weeks on the Official Albums chart, while “Careless Whisper” returns to the top 10 on two U.K. singles rankings. English singer, songwriter and musician, George ...

Released in 1984, “Last Christmas” by Wham! is a seasonal staple. Upon its release, it became that very thing rather quickly, as it charted on various Billboard charts annually. To this day, it has ...