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Mariah Carey Says She Came Up With "All I Want For Christmas Is You" When She Was Just A Little Kid—But What’s The Truth?
Mariah Carey is an icon, and there's no debating that. When "All I Want for Christmas Is You" plays on repeat during the Christmas season, we're reminded of the star's pitch-perfect vocals. But have you ever wondered about how this famous jam really came into fruition?
By Nicole Dominique4 min read
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" has been playing every year (since its release back in 1994) all over the world. The song has become a holiday classic, joining the oldies on the radio like Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song." Last year in 2021, Mariah Carey's tune garnered over one billion streams on Spotify, beating other competitors by a huge margin. But how exactly did this hit song come into existence?