Mariah Carey's iconic holiday song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has seen a significant decline in listenership this year, according to data from Last.fm spanning 20 years of listening habits.

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The data reveals interesting shifts in seasonal listening patterns:

• 2005: Song primarily played during Thanksgiving week and December
• 2010-2017: Listening extended throughout November
• 2018: Peak popularity with plays starting in September
• 2023-2024: Significant decline in early-season listening
  • 35% decrease in October plays
  • 22% decrease in November plays

Despite the declining numbers, Carey launched her "Christmas Time" tour on November 6, 2024, scheduled to conclude December 17 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. However, the tour has faced challenges, with reported fan altercations during performances at:

• CFG Bank Arena during the choir interlude
• Enterprise Center in St. Louis on November 29

While December listening remains steady, the overall decline in early-season plays suggests possible listener fatigue with the holiday classic, particularly during the extended pre-holiday season.

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