Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was inspired by a "boogie woogie" that her co-writer ad-libbed.

The classic festive track was originally released 30 years ago in 1994 from her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Merry Christmas. Surprisingly the song topped the UK Singles Chart for the first time ever on December 11, 2020, 26 years after its initial release. It made a brief return to the number one spot for a week in 2022.

I grew up on the pop icon's songs and ballads. But her later and braver lyrics about trauma resonated with me the most.

Mariah Carey returns to multiple Billboard charts with both “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and the album it's featured on, Merry Christmas.

Released in 1994, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' became a global success and is still reportedly earning Mariah Carey millions each year