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About Billy from Greece: I don't know, and neither do you.

1998 interview (74,224) by Billy from Greece Gorgeous, eloquent, candid Mariah in this interview. I can't get my head around how gorgeous she is here. Just look at her eyes, her smile. What a beauty. (Friday 7 April 2017; 01:36)

Re: Vision of Love / Butterfly tour (74,059) (74,067) by Billy from Greece I'm referring to the Sydney one. (Friday 31 March 2017; 16:03)

Vision of Love / Butterfly tour (74,059) by Billy from Greece A very impressive performance, which also bridges Daydream with Butterfly. (Friday 31 March 2017; 00:51)

Make It Happen remix / sample (73,968) by Billy from Greece First of all, happy birthday to MC. Yay, hooray, happy anniversary, big hair, short shirts, whatever. On a sidenote, you can check the following 1980s R&B lbanger and possibly discern the foundation of the super hot tamale remix of Make It Happen. (Monday 27 March 2017; 01:40)

Poke & Tone (The Trackmasters) (73,686) by Billy from Greece If only MC would work with them again. I don't just adore the two tracks they've done with Mariah, but also all of the other productions they have done. They also produced a good chunk of Allure's first album back in the day, from Mariah's Crave label, remember? Such a timeless and mellow R&B vibe. (Thursday 16 March 2017; 11:18)

"One Sweet Day (Chucky's Remix)" (73,432) by Billy from Greece Am I the only one who prefers this remix over the album version? The intro and alternate, more subdued vocals in the first chorus and verse make this version significantly more appealing to me, not to mention the more R&B-leaning beat. (Wednesday 8 March 2017; 00:43)

Help Me Make It Through The Night (73,329) by Billy from Greece Some trivia: Gladys Knight has also sang this song. (Friday 3 March 2017; 19:34)

Re: The stolen idea (73,152) (73,168) by Billy from Greece Hi Mimi. Do you have some more information that indicate towards this direction? (Sunday 26 February 2017; 22:45)

One More Try - Dubai (73,116) by Billy from Greece I'm done. It was impeccable, even better than the studio version. Wish it lasted longer. (Friday 24 February 2017; 21:23)

Michael Jackson (73,063) by Billy from Greece This is totally irrelevant but since the issue of lip-syncing keeps coming up on this board every now and then, I'm wondering how come in the case of Michael Jackson, who from the 1990s onwards was lip-syncing ninety percent of his shows, it was never an issue. Sure, he was a dancer as much as he was a singer, but you get my point. (Thursday 23 February 2017; 14:21)

Nose (73,060) by Billy from Greece I've been wondering for a while whether MC has had a nose job. Sometimes, it looks just as it's always been so we can assume it is make-up and camera angles that makes it look different, or just the way her face has changed over the years. Some other times, though, it looks significantly thinner and smaller. Not that it matters, but occasionally it confuses me. If she's had one, she probably had it before the Charmbracelet era kicked in judging from the photos available. I don't know. (Thursday 23 February 2017; 12:57)

Videos (73,058) by Billy from Greece I wish she would work with Diane Martel and Sanaa Hamri again. They directed or co-directed some of her best videos. (Thursday 23 February 2017; 12:43)

Interview - help (72,871) by Billy from Greece Does anyone remember which is the interview where MC talks about "middle America" sort of being shocked by the Honey remix video, seeing her sitting on Mase's lap? Thanks. (Saturday 18 February 2017; 20:17)

The Roof (Full Crew Club Remix) (72,863) by Billy from Greece Does anyone remember this mix? Pretty hot. (Saturday 18 February 2017; 19:34)

"I Don't" Jimmy Kimmel (72,731) by Billy from Greece She was wonderful, especially considering that it was the first major live performance after New Year's. I loved the way she sounded on the verses, her darker and huskier tone truly on display, and she was in control of her voice. Some nervousness did come across, mainly because of the super tight dress I think which barely allowed her to move. There was some backing track on the first part of the chorus, but she seemed well-rehearsed and determined and thankfully it is a song that she can support live, and she proved it. Also, although I'm not sure if it comes across from TV performances, but the whole MC band is really on point, which I witnessed first hand in the SSFT, and the background singers always have specific little dance routines for every song, adding to an overall "tight" band. Yay MC "I Don't" live. It sounds better than I expected. (Thursday 16 February 2017; 9:52)

"Mariah's un-shadiest moment" (72,701) by Billy from Greece This is for those who lately seem to reiterate the popular opinion that MC is a mean bitch, who is so insecure that she'll shade people for no reason. Girlfriend is just keeping it real. (Wednesday 15 February 2017; 13:51)

Underneath The Stars (Acapella) (72,599) by Billy from Greece This is pure magic. (Monday 13 February 2017; 16:20)

Memoirs era interview (72,562) by Billy from Greece It really tickles me the wrong way to think that "Memoirs" was quite some time ago at this point. I just can't with how quickly time goes by, I just can't. I remember catching MC on the Alan Carr show on TV in my hotel room in the UK when the show first aired, which was either before or after the Westfield London event where I met her (yes, I'm repeating myself, I know). Anyway, rewatching this interview is so much fun. There's something so easygoing and playful about her during that era. Has it been almost eight years since "Memoirs"? Lord help me. (Monday 13 February 2017; 1:20)

"The Roof" video (72,525) by Billy from Greece Mariah all wet, on top of the limo, in that rainy urban background, might as well be the best visual of any of her videos ever. (Sunday 12 February 2017; 1:19)

"Dedicated" / Wu-Tang Clan 1993 (72,524) by Billy from Greece I need a hip-hop connoisseur here. So, "Dedicated" samples Wu-Tang Clan's "Da Mystery of Chessboxin" which came out in 1993. The latter song contains the lyric "rap styles vary, and carry like Mariah", part of which was interpolated in "Dedicated". My question: did Wu-Tang simply namedrop Mariah in "Da Mystery", or does this "Mariah" have another reference/connotation? (Sunday 12 February 2017; 1:01)

"Lilie's Blues" (72,395) by Billy from Greece What a beautiful song and boy would MC sound amazing singing it today. (Thursday 9 February 2017; 0:14)

Charmbracelet tour vocals (72,335) by Billy from Greece Wow, just wow. (Tuesday 7 February 2017; 21:58)

"I Don't" (72,095) by Billy from Greece Though the song's main appeal stems from the Donell Jones sample (which is also its main melodic hook), I have to admit that it is unpredictably addictive and I keep pushing the repeat button. The beat is cool and deep, very vibey. The rap I could do without, though it is so bad it kinda sticks with you too. The video is a total whatever-fest, though that last scene by the fire brings in mind Diana Ross's "Swept Away" (which is also a total camp fest) and it is sort of vamp, in lack of a better word. I'm just going to listen to the song for the fifth time now, ok? (Friday 3 February 2017; 21:23)

Re: MW sneak peaks (71,636) (71,647) by Billy from Greece "So corny and cheesy and using one of Mariah's most personal and beautiful songs for this mess? The level of disrespect." My thoughts exactly. (Thursday 26 January 2017; 14:32)

Great interview / early 2010s (71,606) by Billy from Greece Remember this? Just under a year after she had given birth I think. She's so sweet here. Not sure the Toure guy is very much of a fan, but you can she sort of won him over with her personality. (Wednesday 25 January 2017; 14:47)

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