George Michael was inspired to write classic hit Last Christmas due to his love of the festive season — as it was the only time he was able to venture out in public.
RadarOnline.com can reveal the late singer, who died on Christmas Day in 2016, put on a “disguise” so he could enjoy the festivities without bringing any attention upon himself.
The song, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, was recorded at a time when Michael was morphing from a teen pin-up to serious songwriter and was one of the most pictured stars in the industry.
Speaking in a new documentary about the song, and its famous video, his Wham! band-mate Andrew Ridgeley and backing singers Helen “Pepsi” DeMacque-Crockett and Shirlie Kemp, opened up about why Christmas was so special to the Faith hitmaker.
Kemp said: “Christmas was bigger than him, so he could disguise himself in Christmas.
“That was one of the reasons he loved that time of year, and why he liked to go carol singing.
“Imagine if everyone had iPhones back then. Our Christmas Eves were the best.”
Michael genuinely viewed the opportunity to wear festive fancy dress as his chance to go out in public without anyone recognising him.
And that meant strangers on a London bus being unwittingly serenaded by one of Britain’s biggest pop stars, plus his strangely familiar backing singers.
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