“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a song synonymous with Christmas cheer and has been warming millions of hearts since its release in 1994. It’s a classic Christmas song that can be considered the peak of modern Christmas music.
Recently, Keith Harkin’s (from Celtic Thunder) heart-warming rendition of this fantastic song has gained massive popularity amongst netizens. It was mainly because of his powerful stage presence & beautiful voice.
The song was earlier sung by Mariah Carey. She had co-written the lyrics with veteran songwriter Walter Afanasieff in 1994. This holiday song became an unrivaled hit and is still considered the best.
Several singers have come up with their versions of this beautiful Christmas classic. However, Harkin’s rendition of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is unique because he sings this live at a Celtic Thunder concert in Poughkeepsie.
Harkin used to be a member of Celtic Thunder, an Irish singing group known for their singing and good looks. As soon as Harkin comes on stage, the girls in the crowd go crazy. Harkin is accompanied by the Celtic Concert Orchestra under the direction of Phil Coulter, the musician of their group.
The background of the stage gives you the feel of the festive season with White Christmas trees decorated with bright, colorful lights. Harkin impresses everyone with his fantastic performance. His voice sounds amazing, even while singing the song live on stage.
It feels as if Harkin is performing this song in a studio. People of all age groups in the crowd enjoy the Christmas classic. One of the shots in the video captures a young girl dancing in the aisle while Harkin sings the melodious rendition. This is one of the best Christmas Classic renditions that music lovers would love to listen to.
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