Sunday, 17 December 2017

Sunday Selfie: Last Christmas

Wow, it's almost Christmas and even Mum is starting to get into the festive spirit by playing some of her fave Christmas music. She thinks most Christmas songs are cheesy but she does like a few to get her in the festive mood. One of her all-time faves is Wham's "Last Christmas" and guess what, it's mine too now!

Ever since George Michael's passing last year on Christmas Day, Mum has been listening to all her old Wham and George Michael CDs as she was a big fan back in the day. I've said before that Mum loves most types of music and has eclectic taste, but I have to say I've never been that keen on the heavy metal and rock she tends to love. However, I have definitely fallen in love with George Michael's soothing velvety voice and I love listening to him while I nap. I love most of his songs! He was a good soul too, very kind and helped a lot of people and animals. He donated to charities anonymously (unlike most celebs who like to make a big song and dance about it).

So guess what I'm dreaming of in this frosty Christmassy selfie today (well, not quite a selfie I know because Mum took it). I am dreaming that in honour of George Michael I want this lovely song to be No.1 in the UK charts this Christmas. It would be great!
Sunday Selfie: Last Christmas
Athena is hoping her favourite Christmas song "Last Christmas" finally makes it to No.1
Mum tells me that "Last Christmas" was originally released in 1984 and never actually made it to No, 1 in the UK because Band Aid’s "Do They Know It’s Christmas" (another fav of Mum's) was released and took the top spot (all for a good cause). However, Wham's classic Christmas offering did make No.2.

There is now a campaign run by fans of George Michael to make Last Christmas the Christmas No 1 oF 2017. 

To download the track and help get it to No.1 in memory of George please see below.







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38 comments:

Erin the Cat Princess said...

Giving is way better than receiving, is what I tell the peep when I leave a half mouse to share MOL Of course I draw the line at sharing my nip and the double cream.... bar at Christmas when all are welcome. He will be missed, George Michael, by many folk and maybe a No.1 will serve his memory well and also help others too?
Toodle pips
ERin

Summer said...

My human hasn't started in with any Christmas songs, but maybe it's just as well, since her favorite Christmas song is "Father Christmas" by the Kinks.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

My all time favourite Christmas record is "I Believe in Father Christmas" by Greg Lake.

Anonymous said...

Mee-you wee LUV George Micheal here all so! An it wood bee grate if his song went Numburr #1 fur sure!!
An Athena yur lookin mitey cozy there whether inn color or black an white.
***nose rubsss*** Siddhartha Henry xXXx

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Your graphic is so beautiful too!

pilch92 said...

I am glad your mum is starting to enjoy the Christmas season. XO

The Island Cats said...

The mom loved George Michael too. She said he had a great voice.

Anonymous said...

Gosh! My Mommy was a Wham and George Michael fan too!
When she first heard Last Christmas this year, her eyes got a little wet.
Purrs
Marv

Furries said...

That's a pretty wintery selfie.

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

Last Christmas is my favorite Christmas song too. I visited one of George Michael's concerts back in the 80's.
Sweet Athena, you look so cute in that picture!

Katie and The Katz said...

lovely wintery selfie - we dooo agree with the Indulged Furries. The Mom am bin singing Hanukkah songs and Silver Bells. She am furry odd.

Thanks fur the Sunday Selfies and fur visiting recently.
Purrz from the Katie Katz.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Don't think I've heard that one and I do quite like the Kinks :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

I give my Mum my toy but she doesn't get it :)

Athena x

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

I don't think I've heard it, or I must have. I'll check it out.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

It would be great. We miss him.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Doing it for my fur-daughter :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Lovely voice. One of the best of my generation :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Very sad that he died on Christmas Day as this song will always remind us.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Thank you :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

I've been to a few of his concerts too.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Thank you :)

Brian's Home Blog said...

We love your selfie sweet one and the tune is darn good too!

Eastside Cats said...

You want to know my favorite Christmas song? Well, it's really not a song, but it's Cheech and Chong's "Santa Claus and His Old Lady" recording...makes me laugh every time I listen!

Hairballsandhissyfits.com said...

Oh wow! I haven't thought of that song for a long time but I have to say that I think it might be my fav too! You look lovely as ever Athena!

LP said...

We hope the song makes it to No.1, it would be fitting since he passed away Christmas day. Athena, you look lovey curled up, sleeping. :)

the critters in the cottage xo

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat said...

Sweet Athena ... I bet you make your Mum's day as much as you make ours. We're with you on the number one status - even if we don't live in the UK!

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

"Last Christmas" is one of my all time faves! I LOVE IT, that one and Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Happy Christmas" by John Lennon.....those are three of my faves! catchatwithcarenandcody

Deziz World said...

You look so dreamy Athena. We purray all your dreams come true. Big hugs

Luv ya'

Dezi and Raena

meowmeowmans said...

We are glad your Mum is feeling a bit more of the Christmas spirit, Athena! We love you both lots!

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Oh yes, John Lennon is another fav of mine.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

So sweet of you to say xx

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Hugs and Happy Holidays :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Aww.. Bear, we love you :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Yes, it would be so fitting :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Lovely song. Brings back so many memories :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Don't think I know it.

Little Miss Titch said...

Mummy loves that song too!I love you looking all frosty,xx Speedy

Dash Kitten Crew said...

George Michael was a complex and gifted singer and performer. He was a quiet giver who made a big difference.

No. 1 or not this year he is No. 1 in so many hearts.