All I Want For Christmas Is You

Many popular holiday songs are time-honored classics that were written decades or even centuries ago. It takes a special tune to become a contemporary Christmas song with staying power — one that’s enjoyed each year along with hymns, carols and other standards. “All I Want for Christmas is You” is one such song. Released in 1994 and featured on Mariah Carey’s hit holiday album “Merry Christmas,” the song has sold millions of copies around the world and quickly became a contemporary holiday standard. Often covered, not easily outdone, Carey’s version is frequently included in “Top 100” lists for Christmas tunes.