Today, I'll introduce another Christmas song! Today's song is " Last Christmas." This song is sung by Wham.
Wham was a British duo group. The members were George Michael (vocalist) and Andrew Ridgeley (guitarist). They were fellows in their school band, and each of them took charge of their music and stage.
In 1982, they debuted in the United Kingdom. Their music and their appearances were attractive. In 1983, they released their first album "Fantastic." Their first debut album went to first place in the United Kingdom, and they debuted in America too.
In 1985, they came to Japan to hold a concert, so they became popular in Japan as well. And many their song was used in a Japanese commercial.
But now, they are well known as the singers who sang today's song, "Last Christmas" among Japanese young people. Perhaps, you didn't know it was them who sang today's song. Their songs were covered by some Japanese singers, so perhaps you've heard Wham's songs covered by others.
In 1986, regrettably, they announced that they disbanded. And they started going solo respectively.
Today's song, " Last Christmas," was released in 1984. This song's theme is about unrequited love. And now, you can hear this song during the Christmas season all over the world! This song has been covered by many famous singers. This is actually a sad song, but somehow I think that it's a happy Christmas song, because when I hear this song, I think that Christmas will come soon! How do you feel about this song? I wish you a happy Christmas!
12/9/14
12/2/14
Vol. 9 Mariah Carey
This week, I'll introduce Christmas songs, because Christmas will come soon! So today's song is "All I Want For Christmas Is You." This song is sung by Mariah Carey. Maybe you've heard this song!
Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is called the singer who has 7 octaves, so she was certified in the Guinness Book of World Records as a singer who has the highest voice. And almost all of her single CDs that have been released sold over 65 million copies all over the world. She has received various awards and records. For example, the Grammy Award and the American Music Awards and more. In 2000, she was recognized by the World Music Awards as the female singer who sold the most records.
In 2011, Justin Bieber covered this song, too! And Mariah Carey did a duet with him. In this music video, Mariah Carey is wearing the costume of Santa Claus. She is so cute!
Which one do you like, the original version or the duet version?
Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is called the singer who has 7 octaves, so she was certified in the Guinness Book of World Records as a singer who has the highest voice. And almost all of her single CDs that have been released sold over 65 million copies all over the world. She has received various awards and records. For example, the Grammy Award and the American Music Awards and more. In 2000, she was recognized by the World Music Awards as the female singer who sold the most records.
Today's song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," was chosen as the best holiday song in the USA. This song was released in 1994, and now we can hear this song during the Christmas season in Japan too! This song was used as the theme song in a Japanese drama in 1994 and it sold over 1.3 million copies. And this song has been covered by some famous singers, such as Miley Cyrus, and Japanese singers Yuna Ito (伊藤由奈), and Kana Nishino（西野カナ）and more.
In 2011, Justin Bieber covered this song, too! And Mariah Carey did a duet with him. In this music video, Mariah Carey is wearing the costume of Santa Claus. She is so cute!
Which one do you like, the original version or the duet version?
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