It’s holiday month — and Lewis Capaldi just gave fans what Christmas dreams are made of with a stripped‑down, soul‑stirring cover of Last Christmas during the 2020 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, turning a ’80s classic into a raw moment of holiday magic.

Dressed in a full Santa suit — his bandmates decked out as elves — Capaldi set the tone with a somber piano‑driven take on the song, making the performance feel like a fireplace‑lit confession rather than a festive pop cover.

The night didn’t stop there. After “Last Christmas,” he followed with his own heart‑breaking hits “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go,” the latter closing out under a gentle snowfall effect — a perfect, almost cinematic finish for a holiday special.

Fans and critics are still talking about how Capaldi transformed “Last Christmas.” What began as a throwback cover quickly became a fresh, emotional moment — a bittersweet serenade that captured loss, longing, hope and warmth all at once. For many, it’s a new holiday classic. 
Whether you grew up loving the original or are discovering it anew, this version reminds us why music — especially around this time of year — can feel like comfort, connection, and sometimes even catharsis.