Limahl Brings Festive Cheer with Re-Release of ‘One Wish For Christmas’

80s icon Limahl is set to spread a little holiday magic with the re-release of his only Christmas single, One Wish For Christmas, out on December 4 via Christopher Music. The festive track, already accompanied by a video that has racked up over 72,000 views, marks the latest in a series of creative moves from the singer, who continues to captivate fans decades after rising to fame as the lead vocalist of Kajagoogoo.

“Growing up in Wigan with two older brothers and a younger sister, Christmas was pure magic. We’d deck the halls (sometimes a bit too enthusiastically!) and come Christmas morning, we’d be up at some ungodly hour, barging into Mum and Dad’s room to beg for ‘official present-unwrapping clearance.’ The chorus lyric of my song sums it up perfectly: “December is that time of year, where memories become souvenirs” … and we certainly made plenty of those”.

The sentiment resonates throughout the track, combining nostalgic warmth with the kind of heartfelt pop craftsmanship that made Limahl a chart-topping figure in the early ‘80s.

The release follows his last single, a critically acclaimed reimagining of the 70s classic A Horse With No Name, and arrives alongside a year of notable appearances, from performing live on Comic Relief for the BBC, which helped raise £34 million, to viral success on TikTok, where his chorus performance has amassed nearly half a million views. Limahl also continues to tour Europe, recently headlining Pride in Cologne, and supporting various charitable causes across the U.K. and abroad.

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With a career that spans instant 80s fame, solo hits like Only For Love and the Giorgio Moroder–produced Neverending Story, and a string of TV and stage appearances, including features in Black Mirror, American Horror Story, and Stranger Things, Limahl proves that his influence is timeless. One Wish For Christmas is a reminder that the singer’s knack for crafting memorable pop moments hasn’t faded; instead, it continues to bring joy, nostalgia, and a touch of festive sparkle to fans old and new.

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