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Do You Know Where You're Going To (93,548) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia What if this song was picked as the single instead of I Still Believe. Imagine Mariah dress up like Marilyn Monroe and singing this song to the army just like in the I Still Believe video. More appropriate and meaningful. And the ending high notes are very impressive and inspiring too. The only problem was that this song was also coincidentally covered by another singer in her album at the same time Mariah's album was released. Such a waste opportunity. (Thursday 9 April 2020; 05:32)

Re: Favorite non-successful song (93,541) (93,547) by Stacey from USA True. She wrote it with Walter A. Since they parted ways after Butterfly, it would have to be 1997. Still a great underrated song no matter when it came out. (Thursday 9 April 2020; 02:22)

Mariah's Easter (93,546) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) This service is about heroes, and first responders. As well as the Easter holiday. So I understand her involvement. I get why some people are on the fence about her involvement, but based on everything going on right now I can appreciate her involvement. Shoutout to all the first responders, and heroes on the frontline during these scary, and uncertain times. (Thursday 9 April 2020; 02:17)

Re: Favorite non-successful song (93,543) (93,545) by Randy from USA Edward thanks for acknowledging me as the lead performer of Mean 3. That's a great name for our group. Of course, I have to be the Diana Ross / Beyoncé / Michael Jackson / Nicole Scherzinger / Lionel Richie of the group but I promise I won't leave until the second single. And it will be because Andrew refused to use his share of our signing bonus for my lighting guy. Ok theory on your pick for Butterfly. I think it's an amazing song. Definitely in my top 5 MC songs of all time. I fully believe had Columbia released it as a physical single in the US, it would've went to #1. MCs airplay at the time wasn't strong but her single sales were. Fans like me were running to the store to get her singles with remixes and stuff. The airwaves and record stores were crowded that fall. Remember Boyz II Men and Janet Jackson released albums within the same month. That's why Butterfly didn't stay number one longer as an album but as far as the song/single going to number one, I think that would've been a pretty safe bet. But of course Tommy with his bag of bullshit couldn't let that happen with a song in which she is subtlety screaming let me go. (Thursday 9 April 2020; 01:49)

Re: Mariah's Easter (93,534) (93,544) by Licia from USA I had no idea Mariah even knew Joel Osteen. I never would have put them together. Kanye knowing him a actually makes more sense .Lol. Anyway despite all that, as a healthcare worker (not a really important one, but they claim I'm essential lol) I appreciate what they are trying to do. (Thursday 9 April 2020; 01:05)

Re: Favorite non-successful song (93,542) (93,543) by Edward from USA Randy, I have to admit those are some deep lyrics on "Right to Dream". I would've been shocked if you had picked a different song. Even though you, Andrew and I are considered the Mean-3 by some on this board, I think we are some of her most devoted fans. My favorite non-successful song would be "Butterfly". I don't understand why such a ballad so well written and beautifully sung didn't go anywhere on the charts. Spread your wings and prepare to fly For you have become a butterfly, oh Fly abandonedly into the sun If you should return to me We truly were meant to be So spread your wings and fly Butterfly The one and only, Mariah Carey. (Thursday 9 April 2020; 00:51)

Favorite non-successful song (93,542) by Randy from USA Andrew, Edward and the Webmaster are going to be shocked by this one. But I'ma have to go with "Right To Dream". I still cannot get over the lyrics: "I wonder where I left myself and lost the will to fly." "It's cold beneath the sun and the fire in me is languishing." "An angel lands with broken wings warms me with his eyes. The ice that sheathes around my heart unravels as he smiles." I swear if the general public were given these lyrics, they would never believe MC wrote them. A Pop/R&B icon not singing about love? And then it's just her and a guitar and no studio vocals that she can't replicate live? I mean this is as stripped down and genius as MC can get. It's the saddest song about hope in existence. I still get emotional whenever I play it. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 23:43)

Re: Favorite non-successful song (93,536) (93,541) by Bill from the UK My understanding is that the entire song was from the Butterfly sessions, meaning it was written and recorded back in 1997 with the rest of the album. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 21:43)

Re: Favorite non-successful song (93,536) (93,540) by Bobby A from United States Right To Dream was the song that many of friends loved when it was released. It didn't receive much airplay on the radio, but it sure did get a lot of elevator and store music airplay. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 19:10)

Since Lead The Way was mentioned (93,539) by Ben from Sweden Since Lead The Way was mentioned, I started searching for new remixes of this breathless song. I found "OnlyLost Remix" and it is heaven. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 18:02)

Fave non-successful song (93,538) by Jeff from USA For me, it has to be "The Roof". I have friends that are non-fans, and when I play this song, they all love it. I have even had people ask me if this is from her "new album". Sampling "The Shook Ones" was brilliant, her vocals were amazing, and she looked phenomenal in the video. (Also, didn't she direct the video?) Classic. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 17:59)

Re: Stay safe (93,530) (93,537) by Warren from Trinidad & Tobago Hey David. What's up? You're new to the board? Have you been looking on and just recently joined, or you're fresh to our brand of madness? Hope to chat again. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 16:55)

Re: Favorite non-successful song (93,533) (93,536) by Dennis from Miami, FL I might be wrong but I always thought that even the vocals were from 1997 not just the lyrics. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 13:35)

Re: Favourite non successful song (93,524) (93,535) by Norman from USA I have a soft spot for Almost Home, too. It started a journey for me when it came out. It's a tie between The Roof and Underneath the Stars for me, however. Straight up classics. I hope all of you and your loved ones are staying safe out there in your spot in the world. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 12:16)

Mariah's Easter (93,534) by Norman from USA With Joel Osteen and Kanye West? Why? (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 12:09)

Re: Favorite non-successful song (93,532) (93,533) by Ben from Sweden Yes. Lead The Way is my favorite. I don't listen to it particurlary much right now but didn't she write the lyrics [in] 1997? The lyrics are so poetic. Favorite non-successful song. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 12:07)

Favorite non-successful song (93,532) by Stacey from USA Without a doubt, for me it's Lead The Way. How many people outside of Mariah's fans have heard this song? Talk about a song that deserves justice. One of her best ballads, if not top 5. Of course nothing can take the place of Till The End Of Time for me. But LTW song comes close. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 08:09)

Re: We all (93,513) (93,531) by Angel from USA I so hope so. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 01:29)

Stay safe (93,530) by Angel from USA Hi Lambs, I hope you and your loved ones are all staying home and safe. Prayers for our whole entire world for healing and peace in this trying time. What song have you been listening to as of late? Mine are Obsessed, Loving You Long Time, Almost Home, Til The End of Time and Stay In Love. Please say Hi. I would like to make friends here. Air hugs. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 01:27)

Re: Favourite non successful song (93,527) (93,529) by Angel from USA I like the ending when she is looking to the side crying and doing the hand dance. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 01:19)

Mariah's new book and new album (93,528) by Angel from USA I can't wait for both of these projects to come out. They will both be awesome. Hopefully we get it this year. Praying. Stay safe and stay in, lambily. Prayers for this world for healing. (Wednesday 8 April 2020; 00:07)

Re: Favourite non successful song (93,524) (93,527) by Tijl from Belgium I loooooove "Almost Home". Especially this part: "When you run, run so far You've forgotten who you are Where you're from, it's like some other universe You count your steps, like they're regrets You catch one breath then lose the rest Wrong is right, right is left And there's nowhere left to turn." (Tuesday 7 April 2020; 22:46)

Re: NHS choir - Anytime You Need A Friend (93,519) (93,526) by Tijl from Belgium Hello Andrew, thank you for that post. We are living a nightmare but unfortunately there is no waking up to get rid off the boogeyman. I was very impressed with the Queen's speech especially those poignant and hopeful words: "We will meet again." As you do and I believe most on this board will have, I find solace in Mariah's work. Yesterday evening I watched Glitter again after a long time and I actually enjoyed it thoroughly. Such strange days and weeks. I have never felt so sad and down as of lately yet I have never laughed so much either. Life is very funny that way and perhaps this terrible pandemic was brought upon us so we could rediscover the true meaning of our short time on this planet. (Tuesday 7 April 2020; 22:45)

Re: Favourite non successful song (93,524) (93,525) by Bill from the UK Good question, but how are we defining non-successful? For instance Love Takes Time was a number one in the US, but barely made the top 40 in the UK. But semantics aside, I would say in recent years it has been Unforgettable. I thought that song was modern and edgy, with a great subdued vocal delivery, in keeping with the mood of the song. From the olden days I'll go for The Roof. Limited release in Europe, barely dented the chart. But the lyrics, the atmosphere, the vocals, the imagery, and my gosh that video. One of the most sophisticated, elegant and moving songs from her catalogue. (Tuesday 7 April 2020; 20:53)

Favourite non successful song (93,524) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway What is your favourite non successful song? Mine is "Almost Home". I listen to that song all the time, think it is the best Mariah has done in the last ten years besides #Beautiful. (Tuesday 7 April 2020; 20:02)

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