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What makes this Christmas song so popular?

22 November - 9 mins
Podcast Series Moncrieff Highlights

It’s that time of year again! Whether in a bustling shopping centre, a cosy office party, or you’re listening to your favourite festive playlist, one song reigns supreme: Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You.’

But, did you know this holiday juggernaut started as a humble release in 1994? Thirty years on, it’s the defining sound of Christmas, topping charts worldwide and capturing hearts with its timeless mix of gospel, R&B, and pop magic.

So, what makes the song so popular?

Joining Seán to discuss this is Jeffrey Ingold, Music Journalist.

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