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The xx Reimagine Wham!'s Classic 'Last Christmas' (Audio)

2:00 AM PST 12/24/2012 by THR Staff

Singers Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim alternate verses once sung by the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

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Jamie-James Medina

Wham!’s 1984 holiday hit “Last Christmas” has been given a fresh update courtesy of UK buzz band the xx.

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Featuring the trio’s signature synth-heavy drone and breathy co-ed vocals, singers Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim alternate verses once sung by the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley while DJ/mastermind Jamie xx holds the beat.

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The band debuted its version on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on Dec. 17.

Listen to their version below:

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