Why Mariah Carey Almost Scrapped 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

There is no doubt that Christmas is coming and there is only one song that comes to mind. Every year we thaw it and every year it rings again. Mariah Carey is the undisputed queen of Christmas. His mythical theme All I Want For Christmas Is Youpublished in 1994is the number one song of all the playlist christmas in the world. With this song alone, the American singer pockets a vast amount of money annually. However, the reality is that this song could have never been released.

In 1994, Mariah Carey, at only 25 years old and two albums under his belt, he hesitated about the idea of ​​launching a Christmas project. The singer He feared that the initiative was too early and would not work. Many artists turn to these projects once they have built a long career. Especially in the 90s there weren't too many firms that approved them. However, his deep love for Christmas led him to accept the challenge.

At first, Mariah spoke of insecurity and doubt because she was still an emerging artist. And one might think that it made no sense to publish a Christmas-themed album when she was still barely known to the public. In an interview in The Bobby Bones Showhe confessed that it came to him as a proposal from the record company. “People do that later.”he responded. But he made the best decision possible by following his tastes and saying “okay” to the album.

That risk not only worked, but became a phenomenon that has transcended generations. In fact, she was a precursor for other artists such as Ariana Grande (Christmas Kisses, 2013) either justin bieber (Under the Mistletoe, 2011).

Mariah Carey has told on several occasions what were the key elements that inspired the creation of the project, especially All I Want For Christmas Is You. In the brainstorming, symbols of the holiday, such as socks, gifts or the fireplaceconstituted the skeleton of the letter. Regarding music: “I wanted it to feel like a timeless classic, not to sound like a song from the '90s or any era”declared the artist.

The result was an unprecedented success. The song not only captured the essence of Christmas, but also the desire for perfection in the midst of a difficult childhood. Mariah explained: “I put every ounce of longing for that perfect moment into the song.”. Today, 30 years later, that effort translates into estimated income between 2.5 and 3 million dollars annually for reproductions only. Of course, it has established itself as a Christmas classic at the same level as Last Christmas of WHAM!.

Christmas is on tour with Mariah Carey

In recent weeks, Mariah Carey has found herself immersed in the Christmas Time Tour. This is a tour that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the album Merry Christmasa project that includes his world-renowned theme. And the artist never goes out of fashion. Other singers and colleagues have attended his concerts. Among them is Rihannafor whom he signed an autograph in a somewhat peculiar place.

Three decades after its launch, his music sounds just as fresh than back then. With Christmas over, it's time to freeze the issue until December 2025. Without a doubt, you could make a living from this business without a problem.

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