December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)

"December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)" is a Christmas single released by English singer-songwriter George Michael on 14 December 2009, it was re-released in 2010 and 2011. The limited editions of the 2009 and 2010 CD releases included a Christmas card. The song was written by Michael and David Austin. It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, it also charted in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden.

Background
The song was first announced during one of the last dates during Michael's  tour. The song was first made available on Michael's official website on 25 December 2008. Austin confirmed during the Gerry Ryan show, that the song was originally for the Spice Girls. After some failed deadlines, the song was going to be given to Michael Bublé, but eventually Michael decided to keep the song for himself.

Live performance
On 13 December 2009, Michael performed the song during the final of The X Factor. On 14 December, physical copies of the song were sold out in one day, forcing the record label to print new copies.

Music video
The music video for the song was Michael's second animated one, after "" being the first back in 2002. The music video features Michael as a boy, and it shows his view of Christmas from a child's perspective. It is shhown by the visualization of sunshine, lightbulbs, and motherly love.

Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from .

 George Michael – producer, composer, lyricist, associated performer, keyboards, programmer, recording arranger, vocals
 David Austin – composer, lyricist, associated performer, piano, programmer
 Hugh Barnes – associated performer, guitar
 Ian Thomas – associated performer, bells, drums, percussion
 Phil Palmer – associated performer, guitar
 Adam Noble – engineer, studio personnel
 Niall Flynn – engineer, studio personnel
 James Jackman – programmer

Track listing

Charts
 Chart (2009–2010) Peakposition Ireland (IRMA) 40

Notes

References

Category:George Michael songs
Category:Christmas songs
Category:2008 songs
Category:Songs about dreams