![]() ![]() ![]() I wanted to keep it classic, traditional, festive and happy and have a warm feeling for the holidays so people will love it. I also wanted it to be like ‘Part 2’ of the Merry Christmas album. As a result, there are different influences in this album. I also enjoyed the festive-sounding ones like those by The Jackson 5. “I was inspired by the traditional tunes of Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby,” Mariah explained. I'm just saying, this is me, this is what I feel.” “I wanted to address the real meaning of Christmas, with songs like ‘The First Noel’ and ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem.’ I think some people are scared to discuss what the holiday really means. “It's festive and fun, but a lot of it is also spiritual in content,” Mariah said. The album features eight traditional holiday songs, plus four new original Mariah Christmas songs, as well as a re-recorded version of her 1994 massive hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” For the album, Mariah collaborated with producers Randy Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, James Poyser and Marc Shaiman. Merry Christmas II You was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on January 11, 2011. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart after selling 56,000 copies and reached the top spot on the R&B / Hip-Hop Albums chart, making it the second Christmas album to ever reach number one. Mariah Carey released her second Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You, on November 1, 2010. ![]()
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