Mariah Carey Did Not Copy ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ From Earlier Hit, Judge Rules
Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has become a holiday classic since its release in 1994. However, there have been claims that Carey copied the song from another artist’s earlier hit. These claims have now been officially dismissed by a judge, ruling in favor of Carey.
The lawsuit was filed by songwriters Jermaine Maye and Larry McFadden, who claimed that Carey’s song was a copy of their 1993 song “Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You”. They alleged that Carey and her co-writer, Walter Afanasieff, had access to their song and copied its melody and lyrics for “All I Want For Christmas Is You”.
However, Judge Anil Singh of the New York Supreme Court ruled that there was no evidence to support the claim that Carey had access to the plaintiffs’ song before writing her own. Furthermore, the judge noted that the two songs were not substantially similar in terms of melody or lyrics.
Carey has always maintained that she wrote “All I Want For Christmas Is You” herself, drawing inspiration from her love of Christmas and the festive season. The song has become a holiday staple, topping the charts and becoming one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time.
The ruling in Carey’s favor is a victory for the singer and songwriter, who has faced numerous legal battles over the years. It reaffirms her status as the rightful creator of one of the most beloved Christmas songs in history.
As we enter the holiday season, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” will continue to be played on repeat, spreading joy and cheer to listeners around the world. Mariah Carey’s undeniable talent and creativity shine through in this timeless classic, and the judge’s ruling only further solidifies her place in music history.