The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that Mariah Carey‘s iconic holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” will be entered into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
“The National Recording Registry preserves our history through recorded sound and reflects our nation’s diverse culture,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a release.
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Carey’s hit is one of 25 recordings entered into the registry, which ensures that recordings are maintained for generations to come, according to Hayden.
“‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ the seasonal juggernaut that now sells more records than its 1994 release, is Mariah Carey’s first song to make the National Recording Registry,” the release read. “The delighted pop star told the Library it’s a perfect fit for a little girl from Long Island who grew up wanting a perfect Christmas.”
Carey tapped into her childhood self to write the hit, she said.
“I tried to tap into my childhood self, my little girl self, and say, ‘What are all the things I wanted when I was a kid?'” according to Carey. “I wanted it to be a love song because that’s kind of what people relate to, but also a Christmas song that made you feel happy.”
Her song’s induction is a great privilege, according to the recording artist.
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“I’m honored beyond belief! I definitely did not even imagine this would happen when writing and recording this song! Thank you so much Ms. Hayden and the @librarycongress,” she tweeted.
Other recordings entered alongside “All I Want for Christmas Is You” include “Imagine” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono and “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin.
