Last Christmas is a famous song by the British pop duo Wham!. George Michael wrote and produced the song, which was first released on December 3, 1984. It came out internationally through CBS Records and as a double A-side with the song “Everything She Wants” in some European countries.
Many artists have made their own versions of “Last Christmas” over the years, including Whigfield, Crazy Frog, Billie Piper, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande.
Even after almost 40 years, “Last Christmas” remains one of the most popular Christmas songs worldwide. The video has been watched over 837 million times!
Where Was the Music Video Filmed?
The “Last Christmas” music video was filmed in the snowy village of Saas-Fee, Switzerland. This beautiful village in the Alps looks like a winter wonderland.
Back in 1984, the director, Andrew Morahan, picked Saas-Fee because it was one of the few places in Europe that had snow at the time. A chalet (a small wooden house) in Saas-Fee was chosen for the outdoor scenes.
However, the inside shots were not filmed there because the chalet didn’t have a chimney. Instead, the indoor scenes were filmed at Saas-Fee’s cultural center.
The cast of the music video included Wham! members George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, backup singers Pepsi and Shirlie, model Kathy Hill, and Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp.
Fun Facts About Saas-Fee
- Saas-Fee still looks almost the same as it did in the music video.
- Fans of “Last Christmas” can visit the chalet where George Michael stayed. You can even rent it for your own holiday!
- The luxury hotel The Capra is also nearby.
- After George Michael’s passing in 2016, the town of Saas-Fee honored him with a special Christmas tree where fans could hang ornaments in his memory.
Official Video
FAQ
Q: Where was the “Last Christmas” music video filmed?
A: It was filmed in the village of Saas-Fee, Switzerland.
Q: When was the “Last Christmas” music video filmed?
A: Filming for “Last Christmas” took place on November 21, 1984.
Q: Can you visit the filming locations?
A: Yes, Saas-Fee offers guided tours of the locations, and you can even rent the chalet where the video was filmed.
Q: Why was Saas-Fee chosen for the video?
A: In 1984, Saas-Fee was one of the few places in Europe with enough snow for the shoot.