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Billboard Hot 100 12/30/2023 (104,625) by Edward from USA The numbers are in: Mariah stays at #1 for another week and it will most likely be the first #1 of 2024. She's 8 points ahead of Brenda Lee. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 01:24)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,624) by Andrew from the UK The last "I *just* can't escape this pain *so* deep inside because love takes ti-yi-yi-yi-ime" is the greatest vocal arrangement of this song. I wish it were on the actual record. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 00:41) this is a reply to message 104,620

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,620) by Chicago Lamb from USA Ok I see, after hearing the whole performance perhaps I was hasty. (Friday 22 December 2023; 20:53)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,623) by Andrew from the UK I never *got* liking the debut voice over what came after. 92-94 may have had ever-so-slightly less power, but the tone was more silky and fluid. It was beautiful and impressive - as opposed to just impressive. The debut era feels like Mariah attended the Whitney Houston School of Shouting. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 00:30) this is a reply to message 104,618

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)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,622) by Andrew from the UK What a Terna-round. You are observing reality without sugar-coating or embellishing. I'm impressed. And a little proud. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 00:27) this is a reply to message 104,617

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,617) by Terna from Nigeria Just [beautiful], great seeing Mariah at the very beginning, hungry to prove herself as a legit singer and an [artist]. Makes me smile to notice the insecurities of "good side, bad side" weren't here yet, she's also not trying to be "pretty" while singing, she's just singing, immersed in the song, its performance and relaying the feel and its message of the song to the audience. Clips [like] this make me wonder, does she look back at her younger self and acknowledge fame did change her and sometimes not for the better? "I'm the same Mimi, fame ain't changed me." Hmmn. (Friday 22 December 2023; 19:34)

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,621) by Andrew from the UK You should check out Mariah’s Schenectady show, too. And the South Kensington one was a ripper. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 00:23) this is a reply to message 104,616

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,616) by Lady B from USA I was referring to his legal peril, not the polls (which are fairly useless a year out, by the way). And I was referring to the location of the cathedral, which is Harlem, not the name of the Cathedral itself. Have a pleasant day. (Friday 22 December 2023; 18:02)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,620) by Chicago Lamb from USA Ok I see, after hearing the whole performance perhaps I was hasty. (Friday 22 December 2023; 20:53) this is a reply to message 104,615

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,615) by 123 from USA I disagree. Even with the lack of resonant belts and some imperfections, she really went there vocally and took some risks. She started to dive into the other parts of her voice to sing the song. I love all the passion she poured into this performance. One of my favorites. Shakiness and all. Here is the full Love Takes Time performance that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 15:12)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,619) by Jamie from UK Yes I have to disagree too. I love this performance and little different ways she sings certain parts. I think maybe she was a tiny bit sick as the high note wasn't perfect but the rest I love. (Friday 22 December 2023; 19:47) this is a reply to message 104,615

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,615) by 123 from USA I disagree. Even with the lack of resonant belts and some imperfections, she really went there vocally and took some risks. She started to dive into the other parts of her voice to sing the song. I love all the passion she poured into this performance. One of my favorites. Shakiness and all. Here is the full Love Takes Time performance that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 15:12)

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) this is a reply to message 104,615

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,615) by 123 from USA I disagree. Even with the lack of resonant belts and some imperfections, she really went there vocally and took some risks. She started to dive into the other parts of her voice to sing the song. I love all the passion she poured into this performance. One of my favorites. Shakiness and all. Here is the full Love Takes Time performance that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 15:12)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,617) by Terna from Nigeria Just [beautiful], great seeing Mariah at the very beginning, hungry to prove herself as a legit singer and an [artist]. Makes me smile to notice the insecurities of "good side, bad side" weren't here yet, she's also not trying to be "pretty" while singing, she's just singing, immersed in the song, its performance and relaying the feel and its message of the song to the audience. Clips [like] this make me wonder, does she look back at her younger self and acknowledge fame did change her and sometimes not for the better? "I'm the same Mimi, fame ain't changed me." Hmmn. (Friday 22 December 2023; 19:34) this is a reply to message 104,615

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,615) by 123 from USA I disagree. Even with the lack of resonant belts and some imperfections, she really went there vocally and took some risks. She started to dive into the other parts of her voice to sing the song. I love all the passion she poured into this performance. One of my favorites. Shakiness and all. Here is the full Love Takes Time performance that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 15:12)

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,616) by Lady B from USA I was referring to his legal peril, not the polls (which are fairly useless a year out, by the way). And I was referring to the location of the cathedral, which is Harlem, not the name of the Cathedral itself. Have a pleasant day. (Friday 22 December 2023; 18:02) this is a reply to message 104,610

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,610) by Andrew from the UK How a person can, simultaneously, be so right and so wrong. If you read any polls and political commentary that isn't Far Left you would understand that Trump is far and wide likely to become the Republican nominee in 2024 and 47 in 2025, if Biden is his opponent. But the answer is Trump. Well done. And you got the concert right. But the name wrong. Again. The concert is known as St. John the Divine. Is "Harlem" the new "fetch", I wonder? It ain't gonna happen. Sorry you go home empty handed. But have you had a nice day out? (Friday 22 December 2023; 13:01)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,615) by 123 from USA I disagree. Even with the lack of resonant belts and some imperfections, she really went there vocally and took some risks. She started to dive into the other parts of her voice to sing the song. I love all the passion she poured into this performance. One of my favorites. Shakiness and all. Here is the full Love Takes Time performance that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 15:12) this is a reply to message 104,614

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,614) by Chicago Lamb from USA The NARM Performance is shaky. She's super nervous, trying to add more notes and runs than the studio recording. If any of the NARM footage was great, it would have been used in her "The First Vision" VHS. I don't mind its been locked away but of course appreciate it 33 years later. (Friday 22 December 2023; 14:34)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,614) by Chicago Lamb from USA The NARM Performance is shaky. She's super nervous, trying to add more notes and runs than the studio recording. If any of the NARM footage was great, it would have been used in her "The First Vision" VHS. I don't mind its been locked away but of course appreciate it 33 years later. (Friday 22 December 2023; 14:34) this is a reply to message 104,606

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,606) by MC1989 from Spain Mariah was pure fire that night at the NARM Convention. Serving awesome vocals, looks and attitude. Commanding that stage. I hope they release the complete performance of Vanishing that she did that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 02:18)

Article: Mariah makes a strong case for rocking winter whites (104,613) by Andrew from the UK A fashionista I am not. I'll bow to your knowledge on the matter. But you see my point? Ballgowns age her. Mariah is getting a figure back now. She should up her fashion game. (Friday 22 December 2023; 14:32) this is a reply to message 104,612

Article: Mariah makes a strong case for rocking winter whites (104,612) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha while I agree she should take a break from ball gowns and leotards (which in her defense she let go since Stella), this outfit should be left for the slopes and not the stage. Do you all remember her leotard days, she would not only wear it on stage but to random outings too. (Friday 22 December 2023; 14:12)

Article: Mariah makes a strong case for rocking winter whites (104,612) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha while I agree she should take a break from ball gowns and leotards (which in her defense she let go since Stella), this outfit should be left for the slopes and not the stage. Do you all remember her leotard days, she would not only wear it on stage but to random outings too. (Friday 22 December 2023; 14:12) this is a reply to message 104,608

Article: Mariah makes a strong case for rocking winter whites (104,608) by Andrew from the UK *This* is a look she should have on stage, not ballgowns and leotards. (Friday 22 December 2023; 02:42)

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,611) by Lee from USA Polls are conducted with people using landlines, which favors older conservatives. In the US elections this year, conservatives got beaten soundly, especially the ones Trump endorsed. This is a MC site. If the kids and their parents aren't complaining about her leotards, then why are you complaining? (Friday 22 December 2023; 13:50) this is a reply to message 104,610

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,610) by Andrew from the UK How a person can, simultaneously, be so right and so wrong. If you read any polls and political commentary that isn't Far Left you would understand that Trump is far and wide likely to become the Republican nominee in 2024 and 47 in 2025, if Biden is his opponent. But the answer is Trump. Well done. And you got the concert right. But the name wrong. Again. The concert is known as St. John the Divine. Is "Harlem" the new "fetch", I wonder? It ain't gonna happen. Sorry you go home empty handed. But have you had a nice day out? (Friday 22 December 2023; 13:01)

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,610) by Andrew from the UK How a person can, simultaneously, be so right and so wrong. If you read any polls and political commentary that isn't Far Left you would understand that Trump is far and wide likely to become the Republican nominee in 2024 and 47 in 2025, if Biden is his opponent. But the answer is Trump. Well done. And you got the concert right. But the name wrong. Again. The concert is known as St. John the Divine. Is "Harlem" the new "fetch", I wonder? It ain't gonna happen. Sorry you go home empty handed. But have you had a nice day out? (Friday 22 December 2023; 13:01) this is a reply to message 104,609

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,609) by Lady B from USA Obviously she wouldn't meet with Mr. Trump as he'll be in jail by '25. The Harlem Christmas performance back in the day, with the epic Joy To the World live version. (Friday 22 December 2023; 06:27)

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,609) by Lady B from USA Obviously she wouldn't meet with Mr. Trump as he'll be in jail by '25. The Harlem Christmas performance back in the day, with the epic Joy To the World live version. (Friday 22 December 2023; 06:27) this is a reply to message 104,607

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,607) by Andrew from the UK I'm not sure what is more impressive here: Mariah's fierce look, or Biden managing to stay on his feet. Will Mariah meet with President Trump when he returns to the White House next in 2025, do you think? It would only be polite. After all, he did sit in the audience at one time of her most famous performances. Anyone know which performance it was or care to venture a guess? (Randy and Eddie, you can't take part.) (Friday 22 December 2023; 02:36)

Article: Mariah makes a strong case for rocking winter whites (104,608) by Andrew from the UK *This* is a look she should have on stage, not ballgowns and leotards. (Friday 22 December 2023; 02:42)

Article: Mariah Carey visits the White House (104,607) by Andrew from the UK I'm not sure what is more impressive here: Mariah's fierce look, or Biden managing to stay on his feet. Will Mariah meet with President Trump when he returns to the White House next in 2025, do you think? It would only be polite. After all, he did sit in the audience at one time of her most famous performances. Anyone know which performance it was or care to venture a guess? (Randy and Eddie, you can't take part.) (Friday 22 December 2023; 02:36)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,606) by MC1989 from Spain Mariah was pure fire that night at the NARM Convention. Serving awesome vocals, looks and attitude. Commanding that stage. I hope they release the complete performance of Vanishing that she did that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 02:18)

MC and POTUS (104,605) by Dennis from Miami, FL Mariah looks perfect. (Thursday 21 December 2023; 21:08)

Article: Mariah makes a strong case for rocking winter whites (104,604) by Dennis from Miami, FL Gives Barbra vs Oprah vibes. (Thursday 21 December 2023; 09:44)

Happy Birthday, Randy (104,603) by Zachariah from Croatia Happy Anniversary. (Thursday 21 December 2023; 09:31) this is a reply to message 104,602

Happy Birthday, Randy (104,602) by Edward from USA Happy Birthday Randy. I hope you get a bottle of wine and a good copy of Right to Dream and enjoy. (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 23:57)

Happy Birthday, Randy (104,602) by Edward from USA Happy Birthday Randy. I hope you get a bottle of wine and a good copy of Right to Dream and enjoy. (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 23:57) this is a reply to message 104,601

Happy Birthday, Randy (104,601) by Andrew from the UK Everyone wish Randy a Happy Birthday. It's his 32nd, would you believe? That's right. It's his 32nd anniversary of when he was 12. Happy Birthday, Randy. (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 23:22)

Happy Birthday, Randy (104,601) by Andrew from the UK Everyone wish Randy a Happy Birthday. It's his 32nd, would you believe? That's right. It's his 32nd anniversary of when he was 12. Happy Birthday, Randy. (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 23:22)

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