A representative for Carey could not be reached for comment. Obviously, I couldn't have been more wrong. Today, Carey says the song is "one of my greatest achievements," she told Variety in October. On Christmas Eve of alone, Its recent place at the top of the Billboard Hot is the first time a Christmas song has been No.
As for Cary and Afansieff, though they worked together on several albums, they had a falling out and haven't spoken in 20 years, according to the New York Times. I love Mariah. She did go in a different direction musically with more hip-hop flavors, which might be hard to reconcile with the sort of thing you did with her. Relationships fall apart. And I wish her the best. I [extend to] Mariah my heart of love for this wonderful, beautiful event that I get to share — somewhat — in, which is having a No.
I challenge all songwriters and all artists to please continue the legacy of new Christmas songs. Keep writing. I pinch myself every single Christmas holiday season. Home Music News. Dec 18, pm PT. By Chris Willman Plus Icon. See All. More From Our Brands. Expand the sub menu Film.
Expand the sub menu TV. Expand the sub menu What To Watch. Expand the sub menu Music. Expand the sub menu Awards. Expand the sub menu Video. Expand the sub menu What to Hear. Expand the sub menu Digital. Expand the sub menu Theater. Expand the sub menu VIP. Expand the sub menu More Coverage. Expand the sub menu More Variety. Case in point? Last year, Nielsen found that total digital streaming of audio and video for the song clocked in at just under million, while digital sales of the song were k and radio airplay checked in at over 42, The multi-platinum song consistently tops the Billboard Holiday Hot and made history in early when it hit 3 on the Billboard Hot , becoming the first holiday song in 60 years to break the top 5 and the second-ever holiday song to chart that high.
But the savvy songwriting and themes of the song have played an integral role in the success of the track as well. As is her wont, Carey knew exactly what she wanted and kept the melody true to her vision, resulting in a song that Afanasieff says has stayed on top due to precisely that — its uptempo sound, a near rarity in the offerings of American Christmas songs.
That song in particular is now neurologically built into the zeitgeist. Lest listeners forget while listening to her hit the whistle register, Carey wrote 17 of her 18 1 hits , a feat that astounds on multiple levels. She just sat down one day and literally invented Christmas.
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