In the world of music, sometimes a single song can change the fate of an entire artist. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
One vivid example of this is Mariah Carey's “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” released in 1994 and still popular today. This song has not only become an inseparable musical symbol of the New Year holiday but also one of the singer's stable sources of income.
According to analyses by The Economist, this song brings Mariah Carey an average annual income of 2.5 million dollars. Some estimates suggest that this amount can even reach up to 3 million dollars.
The main sources of income are streams on streaming platforms, radio broadcasts, and copyright royalties. For example, on the Spotify platform, this song has been listened to more than 2.24 billion times.
This figure shows not only the song's popularity but also that it has become an integral part of the modern Christmas holiday. Every December, the number of listens increases significantly, and the song climbs to the top positions on the charts.
According to Forbes, Mariah Carey and co-writer Walter Afanasieff have earned more than 92 million dollars from this song so far. This figure has made “All I Want for Christmas Is You” one of the most profitable Christmas songs in history.
Another distinctive aspect of the song is its cultural impact. Mariah Carey participates in various advertising campaigns every Christmas season, organizes special concerts and shows, and also presents holiday programs on Netflix and Apple TV+ platforms.
Thus, this song is not only a musical work but also an important part of the entire show business. For Mariah Carey herself, this song is not only a source of income but also holds deep personal significance.
In an interview given in 2019, the singer mentioned that during her childhood, due to unrest at home, Christmas never truly became magical, and as she grew up, she tried to make this holiday a real miracle for her own children. That is why “All I Want for Christmas Is You” not only expresses the spirit of the holiday and warm feelings but has also become a true New Year symbol for millions of listeners.
