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"All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a Christmas song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. She co-wrote and co-produced it with Walter Afanasieff for her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Merry Christmas (1994). Columbia Records released it as the lead single from the album on October 29, 1994. The track is an uptempo love song that includes bell chimes, heavy back-up vocals, and synthesizers. Upon release, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has been critically acclaimed, with The New Yorker calling it "one of the few worthy modern additions to the holiday canon. " The song remains Carey's biggest international success, reaching number one in numerous countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United States. In 2019, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, 25 years since its original release, thus breaking several records, including the longest trip to number one. With an estimated sales of over 16 million copies, it remains the best selling Christmas single by a female artist and one of the best-selling singles of all time. As of 2017, the song was reported to have earned $60 million in royalties. Two music videos were originally commissioned for the song. The primary video features grainy home-movie-style footage of Carey, her dogs and family during the holiday season, as well as Carey dressed in a Santa suit frolicking on a snowy mountainside. Carey's then-husband Tommy Mottola makes a cameo appearance as Santa Claus, bringing Carey a gift and leaving on a red sleigh. The second video was filmed in black and white, and features Carey dressed in 1960s style in homage to The Ronettes, alongside back up singers and female dancers. A third music video directed by Joseph Kahn was released in 2019 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the song.more »
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I don't want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needI don't care about the presentsUnderneath the Christmas treeI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come true ohAll I want for Christmas is youI don't want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I need, and IDon't care about the presentsUnderneath the Christmas treeI don't need to hang my stockingThere upon the fireplaceSanta Claus won't make me happyWith a toy on Christmas dayI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueAll I want for Christmas is youI won't ask for much this ChristmasI won't even wish for snow, and II just wanna keep on waitingUnderneath the mistletoeI won't make a list and send itTo the North Pole for Saint NickI won't even stay awakeTo hear those magic reindeer click'Cause I just want you here tonightHolding on to me so tightWhat more can I doOh, Baby all I want for Christmas is youAll the lights are shiningSo brightly everywhereAnd the sound of children'sLaughter fills the airAnd everyone is singingI hear those sleigh bells ringingSanta won't you bring meThe one I really needWon't you please bring my baby to me quicklyI don't want a lot for ChristmasThis is all I'm asking forI just wanna see my babyStanding right outside my doorI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueBaby all I want for Christmas is youAll I want for Christmas is you, baby
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Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »
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Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"All I Want for Christmas Is You" was originally sung by Mariah Carey alone in 1994. It was not until 2011 that Justin Bieber was featured in a version of the song. |
SuccessThe song, even though it is a holiday song, has achieved significant success. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2011 when Bieber and Carey collaborated on the remix. |
Music VideoThe music video for the song starts with Bieber shopping before he and Carey start singing separately. They later join forces in a winter wonderland setting. |
Album InclusionThe collaboration version of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is included in Justin Bieber's album "Under the Mistletoe", which is a Christmas-themed album he released in 2011. |
Cover VersionsWhile many artists have covered Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," the Justin Bieber duet version is one of the most well-known renditions. |
Song GenreThe song is known for being holiday pop song infused with upbeat R&B beats. |
Charity InvolvementSales from "Under the Mistletoe" album, which included the song, supported various charities. Bieber donated portions of the album's proceeds to Pencils of Promise and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. |
Evergreen PopularityWith every holiday season, the song sees a surge in popularity and streams, consistently ranking on Christmas music charts and radio playlists. |
Sound ChangeThe version with Justin Bieber offers a slightly different sound than Carey's original 1994 version, with Bieber providing his pop stylings to the song. His parts are often described as youthful and effervescent. |
Impactful FeatureThe feature with Bieber brought a new younger audience to the song, further amplifying its timeless status. |
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