Now that most Christmas songs and albums have been packed away into the proverbial attic, the pop landscape of the new year ...

Andrew Ridgeley, right, said bandmate George Michael’s festive composition ... dancefloor hit Apt in collaboration with US singer Bruno Mars. Over in the Official Albums Chart, US pop star ...

The festive classic had a 39-year wait to secure the coveted title last year after it was first released in December 1984 by pop duo George Michael ... with US singer Bruno Mars.