One Child (Mariah Carey song)
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"One Child" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album/thirteenth studio album, Merry Christmas II You (2010). It was written and produced by Carey in collaboration with Broadway composer Marc Shaiman. Backed by a children's choir, the lyrics are about the birth of Jesus. "One Child" received a mixed to negative response from critics, many of whom disapproved of the overbearing sentiment. In the United States, the track peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Chart, and on the lower regions of the South Korea international single's charts. Carey performed the song at the Christmas in Washington event in November 2010.
Background and composition
Carey wrote and produced "One Child" with
The music and Carey's vocals recorded by Brian Garten at several recording studios, which included Henson Studios and 20th Century Fox Scoring Stage in Los Angeles, Guardian Angel Studios Bel Air, Germano Studios New York City and Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood.
Critical reception
"One Child" garnered a mixed to negative response from critics. Andy Gill for
Live performances
Accompanied by a gospel choir, Carey performed "One Child" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" at the Christmas in Washington event at the
Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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South Korea ( Gaon)[13]
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98 |
US Gospel Digital Songs (Billboard)[14] | 12 |
References
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- ^ Idolator. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
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- Gaon Chart. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Mariah Carey Gospel Digital Songs Chart History". Billboard. January 1, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2015.