Oxford University's Out of the Blue all-male a cappella group has released its upbeat rendition of Mariah Carey's 1994 hit "All I Want for Christmas is You." Although released just over a week ago, it has already garnered over 700,000 hits on Youtube, bringing about the viral spread of the catchy tune.
This version of Carey's song is particularly appealing due to the setting. The Out of the Blue group filmed the entire production at Oxford's campus, making it an instant favorite for fans of the Harry Potter film series.
This musical number was put together for charitable purposes. It is being used to promote the Helen & Douglas House charity, which supports British families in need of hospice care for children.
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