The holidays aren’t here until Mariah Carey says so. But when you hear "All I Want For Christmas Is You" -- that’s it. It’s time.
That’s just the way it’s been since 1994, when the jolly diva dropped that musical gift under our tree. Now a ubiquitous modern-day classic, its tambourine-shaking, bell-ringing, high note-hitting joyfulness could turn even Grumpy Cat’s frown upside down.
Video: Who Covered Carey's 'Christmas' Best?
Here are nine tributes to the original song that prove – even now, 20 years later – all we want for Christmas is Mariah:
1. Magic Mariah
Not even elves or jiving gingerbread men can upstage a diva (watch as she even throws them some shade). When Carey belted the tune in 2004 at the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, the magic wasn’t happening inside the kingdom – it was happening on that stage.
2. Holly, Jolly and Retro
The lesser-known music video for "All I Want for...
That’s just the way it’s been since 1994, when the jolly diva dropped that musical gift under our tree. Now a ubiquitous modern-day classic, its tambourine-shaking, bell-ringing, high note-hitting joyfulness could turn even Grumpy Cat’s frown upside down.
Video: Who Covered Carey's 'Christmas' Best?
Here are nine tributes to the original song that prove – even now, 20 years later – all we want for Christmas is Mariah:
1. Magic Mariah
Not even elves or jiving gingerbread men can upstage a diva (watch as she even throws them some shade). When Carey belted the tune in 2004 at the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, the magic wasn’t happening inside the kingdom – it was happening on that stage.
2. Holly, Jolly and Retro
The lesser-known music video for "All I Want for...
- 11/26/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Billed to be the opening act at this year's "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade," Miley Cyrus took the stage, singing what she previously claimed as her and her family's favorite Christmas song, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." She delivered a performance before many screaming fans.
Miley was joined for the yearly "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade" by Jonas Brothers who sang "Joy to the World" and "We Three Kings." Winner of the 7th season of "American Idol", David Cook, was the other star who took the stage. He sang the popular hit "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
"Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade," held at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, was hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa and was aired on ABC right on Christmas day at 10:00 A.M. Et.
Miley Cyrus' performance:
Jonas Brothers' performance:
David Cook's performance:...
Miley was joined for the yearly "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade" by Jonas Brothers who sang "Joy to the World" and "We Three Kings." Winner of the 7th season of "American Idol", David Cook, was the other star who took the stage. He sang the popular hit "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
"Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade," held at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, was hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa and was aired on ABC right on Christmas day at 10:00 A.M. Et.
Miley Cyrus' performance:
Jonas Brothers' performance:
David Cook's performance:...
- 12/26/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Teen singing sensation Miley Cyrus is among the A-list stars who rock the annual "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade." She serves as the opening act for the parade, singing the popular track "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town."
To Disney 365's reporter, she says she sings the song because she and her family like it. She also shares what she is celebrating for the year 2008.
Taping her performance on December 6 at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Miley is joined by fellow music stars Jonas Brothers, David Archuleta, and Corbin Bleu just to name a few. Beside all of those artists, the yearly festivity also sees the performance of veteran Puerto Rican singer and virtuoso guitarist, Jose Feliciano, who rocks the stage with his rendition of "Feliz Navidad."
Hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, this year's "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade" will be broadcast on ABC on Thursday,...
To Disney 365's reporter, she says she sings the song because she and her family like it. She also shares what she is celebrating for the year 2008.
Taping her performance on December 6 at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Miley is joined by fellow music stars Jonas Brothers, David Archuleta, and Corbin Bleu just to name a few. Beside all of those artists, the yearly festivity also sees the performance of veteran Puerto Rican singer and virtuoso guitarist, Jose Feliciano, who rocks the stage with his rendition of "Feliz Navidad."
Hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, this year's "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade" will be broadcast on ABC on Thursday,...
- 12/23/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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