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Duet with Michael Bolton (104,938) by Bill from the UK

Thanks for posting, great performance and her voice is just gorgeous. I love the debut era voice so much. It never sounded any better.

It's interesting that Michael refers to her as "Mariah" and not "Mariah Carey". I remember MC said in the beginning she wanted to be known as "Mariah", but that they felt it was too similar to Madonna, so she added her surname. I'm speculating, but maybe this was done before she added the "Carey". This was I think one of her first public performances.
(Sunday 14 January 2024; 17:07)


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Album ideas (104,901) by Bill from the UK

As it's been over half a decade since Mariah's last album, here are some ideas to help wile away the time.

*They Call the Wind Mariah*
A collection of jazz standards or jazz influenced numbers. The Wind from Emotions and studio versions of Lullaby of Birdland and Don't Explain could also feature. It would also have some Mariah-penned jazz numbers and some of the old torch songs of old. It'd suit her current voice well.

*Mariah Carey Presents... The Butterfly Lounge*
Her hits and some fan favourites re-worked a la the Late Night Valentine's version of We Belong Together. Also include The Roof with Brandy.

*Reckless*
Caution's sequel or counterpart. A companion piece to Caution, with a lighter, brighter, more airy and free feel than the concise, precise, measured delivery of Caution.

*I Am Free* (Mariah Carey and the Clark Sisters)
Her long awaited gospel album. Much as The Price Sisters and Melanie should have got a credit on the Merry Christmas album for all they brought to the project, this would be a double-billed album as the Clark Sisters will feature on every song, on background and sharing the leads and working with MC on the vocal arrangements. Some new material and some of Mariah's gospel classics, like the title track, re-worked.

*And You Don't Remember*
Mariah's hidden gems from her old albums in a compilation. No hit singles allowed. This is the space for Vanishing, the title track, Till the End of Time, All I've Ever Wanted, Melt Away, Outside etc. to get their day in the sun. Plus a couple of new vault tracks because why not.

*Songs In the Key of MC*
As Andrew said, a new vibrant record with a party/E=MC2 vibe.
(Friday 12 January 2024; 14:14)

Missy Elliot (104,899) by Bill from the UK

Hmmm. Babydoll was a bit of snoozefest to be honest, with Mariah mumbling all the way through and the dated production. I'd rather she ditch the collabs and focus on constructing melodic, captivating songs like she did in the glory days.
(Friday 12 January 2024; 12:11)


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They Call the Wind Mariah (104,887) by Bill from the UK

A jazz album has long been on my wants list. It should be a mixture of the old classic torch songs, plus some Mariah-penned originals. I'd also include studio versions of Don't Explain, Lullaby of Birdland, Nevertheless, and the original The Wind from Emotions.

And on that note, I'd propose the title to be "They Call the Wind Mariah".
(Thursday 11 January 2024; 11:27)

MC30 (104,812) by Bill from the UK

Great picture Bobby. I said it before, but Mariah should self-finance and release her next album. Do away with a label, no one needs them anymore, especially an artist like Mariah. That way it can be her vision, her plan, her single choices etc. without any interference to her creativeness.

(Saturday 6 January 2024; 01:16)


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Bill (104,783) by Bill from the UK

Thank you Jamie.

(Wednesday 3 January 2024; 09:50)


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Top posters 2023 (104,755) by Bill from the UK

I still talk too much, sorry.
(Tuesday 2 January 2024; 12:56)


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Best Love Takes Time performance (104,618) by Bill from the UK

Her voice was magical during the debut era. It never sounded as good. Even her "ropey" performances sound superb. The NARM performance of Love Takes Time is beautifully sung. No dubbing, no lip syncing, no play back. Just the girl who wrote her songs in a woodshop singing her song straight through. Wonderful.
(Friday 22 December 2023; 19:36)


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Anytime You Need a Friend (104,556) by Bill from the UK

So I was driving back from a friend's this afternoon and Anytime You Need a Friend was played on the radio. Let me repeat that. Anytime You Need a Friend was played on the radio.

I just about crashed my car when those opening notes began and Mariah started cooing softly. There is something about hearing her on the radio. Whatever magic it adds to the music shines through. Her songs sound brighter and more alive somehow.

What a treat to hear this song, in December no less when only one Mariah song is ever played. It was played the whole way through and the DJ said "she is some singer isn't she" which I thought was a great comment.

Mariah on UK radio consists of AIWFCIY in December, and then some pepperings of Hero, Without You, Endless Love and maybe I'll Be There. That's all I've ever heard. Oh and We Belong Together for a bit when that was a thing. I honestly haven't heard AYNAF on the radio since 1994. Wow.
(Friday 15 December 2023; 23:20)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,537) by Bill from the UK

Thank you for this. I unplugged my router, gave it a little kick, plugged it in and turned it on again and watched a collection of Mariah performances from the last ten years. She was like a lightning bolt zipping up and down the stage, belting pleasant sounding, in-tune glorious notes that rivalled the studio takes. All this time it was my WiFi connection, what a fool I've been.
(Thursday 14 December 2023; 09:12)


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Appreciation (104,483) by Bill from the UK

Great post.

(Saturday 9 December 2023; 14:26)


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Rockin' Around (Spotify position) (104,393) by Bill from the UK

Lambtrum. That one's a keeper.
(Monday 4 December 2023; 15:58)


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New music? (104,213) by Bill from the UK

That's the remix of Workin' Hard from MB30.
(Saturday 25 November 2023; 01:56)


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Never sung in her life (104,163) by Bill from the UK

She's a singer Matty, so she should sing. It's not hard.
(Wednesday 22 November 2023; 08:12)


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Reality check (104,147) by Bill from the UK

I hate to be the one to spoil the party, but the Billboard performance wasn't 100% live, or even 50% live. Or even 25%. She was lipping to the Extra Festive version and had pre-recorded parts kick in at the beginning and the end. It's the same as every other "live performance" she's done in the last 10 years. Bah humbug.
(Tuesday 21 November 2023; 08:39)

Bryan Tanaka (104,104) by Bill from the UK

Wasn't Daniel Moore brought in after Big Jim Wright passed away?
(Saturday 18 November 2023; 09:08)


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Bryan Tanaka (104,098) by Bill from the UK

There's a rumour that Bryan Tanaka was arrested a few months ago in Brazil for his involvement in a scam several years ago (pre-Mariah). Not sure if it's true or completely made up, but that would explain his absence recently and subsequent removal from her Instagram. Or, they may have simply broken up. It happens.

As for the Christmas concerts, I'm not even going to waste my time watching the videos. It's the same thing we see every year. Like you all, I fear for Mariah's wellbeing and whatever she is battling. But continuing the charade is not helping anyone. The truth will come out one day I suppose.
(Friday 17 November 2023; 22:17)

Mariah confirms she's done 10 songs for new album (104,036) by Bill from the UK

Surely by now the old girl could just finance the damn album herself. All this talk of her shopping around for a record deal is humiliating. She has the resources and star power to go it alone. All she ever does is complain about how such and such a single wasn't pushed, wrong song choices, was told to take songs off she liked, record company politics and blah blah blah. Put your money where your mouth is and go it alone. Tina Arena did so with her latest album because she was tired of the industry and being overlooked, despite being very talented. It did exceptionally well in Australia and was an excellent album too.
(Monday 13 November 2023; 16:54)


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Saint Harison (104,023) by Bill from the UK

Eh. Give me Love Takes Time any day of the week.

Speaking of Love Takes Time, I noticed today that on the Qobuz streaming app (I'm one of 5 people in the world who use it, rather than Spotify as the sound quality is so much better), the version of Love Takes Time on the debut album has been replaced with the single version that was released on the single variants (CD, cassette and vinyl single releases).

Most people don't notice it, but on the single version, the high note during the "feel that you do inside" line at the end of the bridge is pushed way, way back into the mix so you can barely hear it. The album version however has it much more prominently placed. The Greatest Hits and #1s albums retain the original version. I wonder why this got switched? Is this the same for Spotify and the others, I wonder.
(Sunday 12 November 2023; 12:41)


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Saint Harison (104,015) by Bill from the UK

Sorry, I couldn't make it beyond 30 seconds. I prefer male singers that have stronger, lower voices. Male falsetto just doesn't sound good to my ears.
(Saturday 11 November 2023; 01:24)


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First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,960) by Bill from the UK

Don't ever take a break, you're the glue that holds this place together.

(Saturday 4 November 2023; 10:43)


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Jimmy Kimmel (103,944) by Bill from the UK

"Why You Mad at Christmas", knowing my luck.
(Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:46)


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7 songs one billion streams (103,915) by Bill from the UK

I hear you. The Late Night Valentine's Mix of We Belong Together was great, so something along those lines I could get on board with.
(Sunday 29 October 2023; 22:29)


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7 songs one billion streams (103,906) by Bill from the UK

I think the absolute last thing Mariah should be doing is re-recording perfect 90s songs with 2023 vocals. I'm still in recovery from hearing that dreadful re-recording of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) from the Christmas special.
(Sunday 29 October 2023; 07:07)


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Merry Christmas to you too (103,885) by Bill from the UK

Happy Birthday Bobby. Hope you have a great day.

(Thursday 26 October 2023; 12:32)


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