Music Charts: Mariah Carey Still Reigns, Rolling Stones Take the Lead in Albums
Mariah Carey continues her reign at the top of the German charts with "All I Want For Christmas Is You". This marks the 15th week the 1994 Christmas pop hit has held the number one spot, as festive tunes once more dominate over 50 positions in the singles charts, according to GfK Entertainment's weekly announcement.
Following Carey in the singles chart is Wham! with "Last Christmas", Shakin' Stevens' "Merry Christmas Everyone", and Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas". Interestingly, while festive tunes dominate the chart, the highest newcomer this week is "3 Hazelnuts" by Jaques Raupé & Felix Harrer, entering at position 27. GfK Entertainment commented that the song combines the title melody of the cult film "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" with modern techno beats.
Meanwhile, in the album charts, Wincent Weiss drops from the top spot to tenth, making way for the Rolling Stones, who climb from fourth to first place with their album "Hackney Diamonds". Newcomer Ben Zucker lands at number two with "Heute nicht!", while music legend Peter Gabriel falls slightly from second to third place with "I/O". Andrea Berg moves up from eighth to fourth place with "Weihnacht", and Marius Müller-Westernhagen stays in fifth with "Westernhagen 75 (18 Songs: 1974 - 2023)".
Additional Insights
The Rolling Stones's album success may not be the result of their recent performance in the German album charts alone. Their album "Hackney Diamonds" has already garnered critical acclaim and prestigious awards, such as the 2025 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album. Additionally, the album hit the top of the Official UK Albums Chart in October 2023, making it the Rolling Stones' 14th Number 1 album.
Footnotes
- The data used in this rewrite is sourced from . However, it does not include specific details about the Rolling Stones's "Hackney Diamonds" performance in the German album charts. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, you can check the latest charts and updates from sources like Offizielle Deutsche Charts, which provides detailed weekly rankings and peak positions for albums in Germany.
- For additional details on the Rolling Stones's 2025 Grammy Awards and UK Chart success, see these external resources: ,
