It has to be said, it’s not every day you’ll see Mariah Carey taking pride of place in a poll voted for by musicians. It also has to be said that when the American diva sings “I don't care about the presents, underneath the Christmas tree,” we don’t believe her. Regardless, All I Want For Christmas Is You is not only the most recent festive release (1994) to make the list, it’s a staple soundtrack to every office party, turkey preparation session and mistletoe shenanigan the world over.

Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff

Listen: Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

Buy: All I Want For Christmas | Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas (1994)

Your votes:

"Hmmm... I am increasingly of the mind that Mariah Carey's ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is right up there amongst the best. Quite possibly THE best." (Thanks, Gojirosan)

"Another vote for Mariah Carey. I like it so much, I'm even trying to get it into the band set. I am encountering some resistance though..." (Thanks, Emperor Fabulous)

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