Last Christmas/Everything She Wants

December 10, 1984

 

Last Christmas was released on a double A-side with Everything She Wants. It was written and produced by George Michael and has been covered by many artists since its original release. The song was a huge success on both sides of the Atlantic. George Michael not only sang on the Band Aid single, but also donated the royalties from Last Christmas to the same cause.

 

The Big Tour

December 4, 1984

 

Wham! started the first leg of The Big Tour in support of their multi-platinum second studio album Make It Big. The tour spanned four months between December 1984 and April 1985, comprising 39 shows across the UK, Ireland, Japan, Australia, United States, Hong Kong and China.

Band Aid

November 25, 1984

George went to SARM Studios in London for the recording of Do They Know It’s Christmas? Written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure the song raised £8 million to fight the famine in Ethiopia.