Mariah Carey sued for copyright over 'All I want for Christmas is You' [View all]
Source: BBC
Mariah Carey sued for copyright over 'All I want for Christmas is You'
4 June 2022
Singer Mariah Carey is being sued for copyright infringement over her 1994 Christmas mega-hit, All I Want for Christmas is You.
Songwriter Andy Stone says he co-wrote a song with the same name five years earlier, arguing that Ms Carey exploited his "popularity" and "style".
Despite sharing a title, the two songs appear musically different, but Mr Stone claims Ms Carey caused confusion and did not ask for permission.
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It is not unusual for different songs to have the same name, and the United States Copyright Office lists 177 entries on its website under the title All I Want for Christmas is You.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61688826
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