1994 Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (US:#2 UK:#22)
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a Christmas song performed by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. She wrote and produced the song with Walter Afanasieff. Columbia Records released it on November 1, 1994, as the lead single from her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Merry Christmas (1994). “Christmas” is an uptempo love song that includes bell chimes and heavy back-up vocals, as well as use of synthesizers.
Two music videos were commissioned for the song: the song’s primary music 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 format, and features Carey dressed in 1960s style in homage to The Ronettes, alongside back up singers and female dancers.
Carey has performed “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in numerous live television appearances and tours throughout her career. In 2010, Carey re-recorded the song for her second holiday album, Merry Christmas II You, titled “All I Want for Christmas Is You (Extra Festive)”. Carey also re-recorded the song as a duet with Canadian singer Justin Bieber for his 2011 album Under the Mistletoe, titled “All I Want for Christmas for You (SuperFestive!)”. The song has also been covered by many artists over the years.
Album
Merry Christmas is the first Christmas album, and the fourth studio album, by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. Released by Columbia Records on November 1, 1994, the album features cover versions of popular Christmas tunes and original material. Carey worked with Walter Afanasieff, with whom she wrote all of the original tracks, as well […]
Musicians
| Bass | Walter Afanasieff |
| Drums | Walter Afanasieff |
| Guitar | Dann Huff |
| Keyboards | Walter Afanasieff |
| Synthesizer | Walter Afanasieff |
| Programming | Gary Cirimelli |
| Programming | Dan Shea |
| Background Vocals | Kelly Price |
| Background Vocals | Melonie Daniels |
| Background Vocals | Shanrae Price |
| Vocals | Mariah Carey |
Produced By
Walter Afanasieff
Mariah Carey
Songwriters
Mariah Carey
Walter Afanasieff
Charts
US:#21
UK:#2