what were some of the reviews received for that song?
"The New Yorker" calling it "one of the few worthy modern additions to the holiday canon."
All I Want for Christmas Is You
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.
when did mariah careys all i want for christmas come out 1994 is that an album? No, it is a Christmas song. did she write the lyrics all by herself? No, she co-wrote it with Walter Afanasieff.
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All I Want for Christmas Is You [SEP] Introduction
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a Christmas song by American singer-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 28, 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.