8 Of Mariah Carey's Most Underrated Christmas Carols To Add To Your Holiday Playlist
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8 Of Mariah Carey's Most Underrated Christmas Carols To Add To Your Holiday Playlist

There's more to her than "All I Want For Christmas Is You".

Sammari Meeks
Dec 11, 2020
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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8 Of Mariah Carey's Most Underrated Christmas Carols To Add To Your Holiday Playlist
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Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is the classic Christmas carol that keeps on giving. After its release in 1994, it has returned to Number 1 in the United States and has finally reached Number 1 in the U.K. However, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is not Mariah's only Christmas song that deserves praise. She has three albums full of Christmas songs to make the season bright. Here are seven of her underrated carols to celebrate with this season.

1. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Although "Christmas" peaked at #20 on the Billboard Global 100, it's still underrated. Mariah flexes her vocal prominence in this emotional and powerful classic.

2. Joy to the World

Mariah Carey's version of "Joy to the World" deserves more recognition because it is upbeat and spunky. I dare you to play this song and try not to dance.

3. Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child

"Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child" is a lesser known song from Mariah's first album because it isn't pop or R&B-- it's gospel. Gospel songs typically give singers room to belt out their most impressive notes, and Mariah does exactly that on this song.

4. Oh Santa!

"Oh Santa!" has recently been remixed with Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande, but before it was still an awesome song. It's light, fun, and brings back the Christmas joy that we all felt as kids.

5. When Christmas Comes

"When Christmas Comes" features fellow R&B superstar John Legend. The two sound amazing together on this sultry carol.

6. Here Comes Santa Claus

Produced by music mogul Jermaine Dupri, Mariah gives this classic a hip-hop inspired twist.

7. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

This 1-minute track proves good things come in small packages. Mariah shows off her vocal ability in this soulful, a capella reimagining of the carol.

8. O Holy Night

Mariah's rendition of "O Holy Night" is just beautiful. The way she sang is nearly impossible to imitate.

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