Here are three submissions we received that through the holiday rush unfortunately we were unable to get into article form until now. But let me tell you, hang onto these puppies for next years holiday mixes!

First we have a gem from The Yule Logs who are a new band dedicated to spreading holiday cheer (obviously). Their debut is out so give them support! Their version is a jazzy/rock sort of surprise. Highly recommended.

The Yule Logs – Last Christmas

Secondly, Philco Brothers, actually just one man named Jim, are a band out of Boston. Inspired by our site a few years he recorded his sweet ass version and passed it along! It’s somewhere between 8-bit and lo-fi but all parts amazing. Check out his myspace and thank him!

Philco Brothers – Last Christmas

And here’s their version of another christmas tune, “Christmas Time” by the Dogmatics:

Lastly, Praise-Apella are a faith-based a cappella group whose version is pretty amazing. I am always impressed by a talented a cappella, group but this cover truly deserves some notice, check out their video below:

Apologies for the rushed nature of this post, but we didn’t want to leave you guys hanging! we still have many many more to share, and rather than wait until next year, we’ll do a couple big mix posts for you guys!

Let me begin by saying thanks to Unnecessary Umlaut for keeping the magic alive with his “Last Christmas” picks from our site’s years of collecting. If you just wanna cut to the chase, head to his site and grab his offerings, they are certainly some of the more top tier covers we’ve featured!

Today we’ve got a good set. I mean that too; I’ve no reason to lie at nearly 450 versions, do I? Well fine, don’t believe me, just listen for yourself!

First we have indie duo Oh! Atoms trying to entrance with their British charm and stripped down, yet still upbeat take on “Last Christmas.” This back and forth they have going had me thinking for a minute we might have the dual perspective type thing going, but no. I don’t think they’re singing about the same lost love though, they’re just covering the song. That’s it. Let’s not read too much into this people!

Oh! Atoms – Last Christmas


Hot on the sweet take heels of Oh! Atoms we have the super produced, radio friendly K-Pop vet 1sagain with Ju Bora. It looks like his first big hit came in 2002, and he is on some kind of comeback, thanks in part to this little ditty I’m sure. If you’re into the Ashley Tisdale, Foxxi MisQ or any of the international rap versions, then give this a listen! It’s kind of a combo platter of those, in spirit anyways.

1sagain feat. Ju Bora – Last Christmas
1sagain feat. Ju Bora – Last Christmas Instrumental


When we first posted Feeling Left Out back in year one, it was with some regret that we only posted the original version of their Wham! cover. We can now put that regret to rest as here, finally, is the alternate, and ridiculous, Quicksand Jesus version of “Last Christmas.” It’s a reprise of sorts, but mostly some kind of six minute holiday frustration outlet. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Feeling Left Out – Last Christmas, Quicksand Jesus Version

Feeling Left Out is a now defunct acoustic indie duo led by Joe Wilson who’s still pumping out tunes. Check out the FLO website, which now just redirects to his new work.


Oh Juju! What a cute name. At least to me anyways, that’s what my wife calls our cat Julius. So you can see my fondness for the version based on name alone. Juju the singer is a cute Japanese singer who mixes a bit of reggae and lounge in her cover. This is from her 2007 release, Wish for Snow. Have a listen.

Juju – Last Christmas


Lastly, an interestingly named, and sounding, remix of the original…well done sirs…

Wham! – Last Christmas (Rynecologist Christ-Must-Jam Mix)

Yes! The literal version of “Last Christmas!” Thanks Jeff!

Half of us feels like we should be apologizing for not banging out these updates a little more quickly. But the other half of us just keeps wondering why 403 versions of “Last Christmas” just isn’t enough for you and you can’t just let us take a little breather here and there, after all this is a marathon and we need to pace ourselves so why don’t you just get off our back already. Sheesh. Now, let’s get down to business:

Those Germans are at it again! German-rapping wunderkind Sentino has put together this thoroughly enjoyable hip-hop version. And while I have no idea what he’s saying, I know better than to insult a rapping German so I’ll just say this: I love it!

Sentino – Last Christmas

I couldn’t find an official site for him, but I did find his German Wikipedia page. If you can read German, I’m sure this will clearly establish his street cred in the German rap community.


Who here likes The Cardigans? Remember that “Love me, love me, say that you love me” song that came out like 15 years ago? That’s them. Well imagine the girl from The Cardigans is out at a karaoke bar one winter night and her friends egg her on to get up on stage. So she picks her old favorite from the boys in Wham! but once it starts she realizes she isn’t 100% sure how it goes. So she gives it her best, her friends cheer her on, and the bartender buys everyone another round. Good times. Now, replace the girl from The Cardigans with famous Thai songbird Lula and you’re good to go.

Lula – Last Christmas


There’s not a lot to say about this version by The Violet Burning. It’s a pretty straightforward middle-of-the-road pop version. The singer is little whispery for my tastes (I think he might be trying to seduce me), but the guitarist does some nice work starting around the 1:33 mark.

The Violet Burning – Last Christmas

The track appears on their Christmas album, Divine, which has pretty awesome cover photography and is available by donation here.


In the tradition of Where the Wild Things Are and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Sweetheart Brigade takes a familiar classic and really goes to town fleshing out the story. A lot of the details are cleared up. For instance he didn’t just give his “heart,” he gave a nice ring. And the very next day she didn’t just “give it away,” she fellated the jewelry salesman. We never get to find out who is the new “someone special” that he found this year, but they’re probably just setting us up for a sequel.

The Sweetheart Brigade – Last Christmas

Pop Noir fancy themselves stars already I think. It’s a little off putting, but I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. They’re apparently a couple of uber-talented brothers who not only have an up and coming band, but are award-winning illustrators whose father did album covers for Joy Division! So of course it stands to reason that in their rise to the top, covering LC can only help. It did wonders for
Taylor Swift!

Pop Noir – Last Christmas

You can hear more of their music on Itunes.


Next we’re going to have a chiptune-off. For those that don’t recall, chiptune is the term for music generated through retro gaming devices like a Gameboy or Commodore 64 for example. It’s really amazing, and I personally love the sound. It helps if while listening to these you imagine George Michael in 8Bit shooting lasers and killing robots.

So first we have Kid Icaris followed by Swede Magnus Djurberg (aka Gouafhg). Aron sent us this version along with a whole new album of Christmas tunes he’s gathered, which you can find here. Both are unique takes and different from past chiptunes we’ve featured, like Goto80. Great stuff!

Kid Icaris – Last Christmas
Magnus Djurberg – Last Christmas


We’re sending Magnus’ version out in our podcast, so if you’d like to have select version of “Last Christmas” sent right to you, there’s no better way. Over in the right hand column you’ll find our latest selection and the link to subscribe. Viola!

Also, if you’re still into retrogaming or know someone who is, check out this amazing led NES cart, available from RetroZone. It’s also a playable game!