All my profits from ‘Last Christmas’ are going to Ethiopia too. Band Aid was great, but it was only one day out of everybody’s lives. I don’t think that’s enough. And you can’t not have a conscience about these things when you’re making a ridiculous amount of money. I tried to get the record company, CBS, to give their share too but they didn’t want to ‘set a precedent’. But I hope some other people in the Christmas Top Ten will do the same.”
SOURCE: After George Michael Strained His Back (Smash Hits, 1985)
NOTE: In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Last Christmas, George Micahel Estate has made a significant donation from royalties to around 20 charitable organizations, with plans for similar contributions next year. This gesture highlights George Michael’s enduring legacy of philanthropy, continuing his tradition of giving back and supporting important causes even years after his passing.
Another piece of exciting news is that as part of this year’s celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the release of Last Christmas GME has made a substantial donation from some of their accumulated record royalties from sales of Last Christmas to some 20 charitable organisations and expect to make similar donations next year.
– “The George Michael Fund” (Retrieved from the GeorgeMichael.com website on December 20, 2024)