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Post by ant on Dec 6, 2014 11:45:27 GMT -5
Mariah's 20-year-old Christmas jam is now considered a classic, but Kelly's "Underneath the Tree" may follow in its footsteps as a new holiday standard in the years to come.
Which of the 2 is the better song?
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Post by dbhmr on Dec 6, 2014 11:49:33 GMT -5
Underneath The Tree is an A song. All I Want For Christmas Is You is an A+.
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Post by dajire4 on Dec 6, 2014 12:06:45 GMT -5
Mariah's is an undeniable classic. Kelly's, although still great, it's not there yet and I don't think it'll ever be
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Post by H. on Dec 6, 2014 12:27:21 GMT -5
Mariah.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 14:06:53 GMT -5
Mariah.
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Post by surfy on Dec 6, 2014 15:28:13 GMT -5
Both are great, but it's no contest. Mariah's song is just epic!
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Post by Zeebz on Dec 6, 2014 16:29:22 GMT -5
"All I Want For Christmas Is You".
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Post by toomuchboy on Dec 6, 2014 16:50:44 GMT -5
I love both, but "AIWfCIY." I prefer Kelly's album to Mariah's though.
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Post by Dreams on Dec 6, 2014 16:54:11 GMT -5
Mariah's is an undeniable classic. Kelly's, although still great nice, it's not there yet and I don't think it'll ever be |
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Post by popbox on Dec 6, 2014 20:46:12 GMT -5
Underneath the Tree's biggest fault is that it's trying so hard to be an AIWFCIY clone. Aside from the similar bell chiming upbeat nature, UTT particularly feels like a re-write of AIWFCIY lyrically. It's the exact same theme and idea, just new words. I do still like it, it's just that as in 99% of these cases the original trumps the copy handily.
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Post by Positive Tension on Dec 6, 2014 21:16:59 GMT -5
"All I Want for Christmas Is You."
"Underneath the Tree" is still a great song, though.
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Dec 6, 2014 22:32:48 GMT -5
I'm going w/ Kelly. Underneath the Tree will be my jam for years to come! AIWFCIY is still good though.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 22:34:53 GMT -5
Mariah Carey ftw!
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Post by Khia on Dec 6, 2014 22:52:09 GMT -5
I love both, but I definitely prefer AIWFCIY.
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Post by The Upper Hand on Dec 6, 2014 22:53:24 GMT -5
The classic one.
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Post by kmbgs on Dec 7, 2014 12:14:51 GMT -5
Yeah UTT is by far the only song that even scrapes at the magic that AIWFCIY has.
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Dec 7, 2014 12:39:47 GMT -5
Obviously mariah. No contest
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Post by franklin on Dec 7, 2014 20:10:39 GMT -5
The Reigning Queen of Christmas™, with "Underneath the Tree"
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Post by Joey on Dec 9, 2014 4:02:46 GMT -5
Underneath The Tree is an A song. All I Want For Christmas Is You is an A+. I read that in a Meryl Streep voice followed by a "That's all." Wow. Could listen to UTT for hours, even when it's not Christmas season. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 4:10:39 GMT -5
Underneath The Tree is immensely catchy, great vocals and evokes that Christmas spirit. Very few songs capture it like that. However lets be real bias and all. Mariah Carey song and album are the Christmas standard and aint no shame in losing to All I Want For Christmas Is You. Normally its a laughter when i see songs compared to it. Great song vs out of this world great song.
You need a voice so its not surprising that two of the great vocalists of the last 25 years gave you something to cheer about. Franklin trademark and all, mod and all. BYE oxox
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Post by Jack on Dec 9, 2014 9:37:04 GMT -5
All I Want For Christmas is the better song.
But it always amazes me how good Underneath The Tree is, against all odds.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Dec 9, 2014 16:14:34 GMT -5
AIWFCIY
The song is just magic. It has that balance of retro yet modern feel to it that just makes it special. It's a spectacular Christmas song and just a beautiful song, period.
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Post by sabre14 on Dec 9, 2014 18:49:51 GMT -5
Mariah.
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Post by Greecelove on Dec 10, 2014 12:18:06 GMT -5
All I Want For Christmas Is You Of Course
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Post by Flip on Dec 10, 2014 12:20:03 GMT -5
Mariah still is the Christmas queen, but maybe Kelly takes over in a few years...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2014 16:35:24 GMT -5
I'm in the minority here but I prefer Underneath The Tree.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 18:19:09 GMT -5
I love "Underneath The Tree", but "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has been my all-time favorite Christmas song ever since I was 5.
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Post by neally on Dec 18, 2014 20:52:06 GMT -5
All I Want For Christmas is the better song. But it always amazes me how good Underneath The Tree is, against all odds. |
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Post by carrieidol1 on Dec 18, 2014 21:14:25 GMT -5
Mariah takes the cake... it's just a classic and timeless song. It's one that will be sung for generations on end. When we're gone, AIWFCIY will be sung much like "White Christmas", "Jingle Bells", and all of the other standards that are still sung today. I don't see UTT matching that status, although it's a great song!
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Post by Joe1240 on Dec 18, 2014 21:29:48 GMT -5
Mariah Carey of course. The other one will be forgotten in less than 5 years. Mariah's Christmas song is a timeless Christmas classic.
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