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Billboard (87,119) by B from USA Billboard had Patti LaBelle introduce Woman of the Year Award recipient Ariana Grande at the WIM 2018 ceremony. Wonder if Grande's team reached out to her or if it was just a coincidence? On another note why hasn't Mariah received a Billboard Icon Award? (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 20:55)

Re: Legend forever (87,105) (87,118) by B from USA Thanks. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 20:46)

Re: What's the next holiday classic? (87,109) (87,117) by B from USA Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) is a timeless classic that deserves more recognition. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 20:45)

Re: B (87,114) (87,116) by B from USA Thanks, Stacey. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 20:42)

Re: Ariana (87,104) (87,115) by MusicfanJ from Germany TJ if you watch old interviews from Mariah you could tell she was a diva in the 90ies. At the age of 24 she was already a global superstar with many number ones and a bestselling female artist. I can only imagine how that affects a young person. But for me Mariah was always more playing the diva and hiding a bit of her true, sensitive part. I think Mariah was the biggest diva during 95/96. In the late 90ies she just seemed funny and humble again. What I'm trying to say is Mariah was a diva almost since the beginning. But I don't mean it negative. Mariah is much more than that image. We fans know it. We feel it trough her music. Someone wrote on YouTube just look into her eyes and you see the "real" MC. I agree with it. I see a beautiful woman with a big heart. Now I'm gonna listen to "Portait". (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 17:39)

Re: B (87,111) (87,114) by Stacey from USA Same here. Losing a loved one, particularly at Christmas, is hard. I lost my dad just over a week ago. Kinda fitting he passed at Christmas time. It was his favorite time of year. He was the Christmas nut. Sorry for your loss. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 17:21)

Christmas time in the air again (87,113) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Is still a favorite of mine as well. MC and Marc Shaiman have created some great songs together as well. Hopefully they work on some more masterpieces together as they did with CTITAA. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 14:47)

Wow (87,112) by Stacey from USA That's about all I can say. Love this song. Probably my favorite off MCIIY. Enjoy. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 05:46)

B (87,111) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Wishing you and your family comfort during this difficult time. Also I have to agree with you in regards to Ariana the comparisons to Mariah are quite weak at this point. They sound nothing alike vocally, musically on her worst day Mariah is still superior to Ariana. Four albums in and still Ariana has yet to produce a classic song or album so I feel like the media and both fan bases need to stop with the comparisons because it is like comparing apples to oranges. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 01:22)

Re: What's the next holiday classic? (87,109) (87,110) by Dove from United States Wow, those performances are perfection. Kelly not only looks and sounds amazing but those sets are beautiful. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 01:03)

Re: What's the next holiday classic? (87,058) (87,109) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I have listened to so many Christmas albums. For me, it takes a very special artist to make a holiday song memorable, let alone a hit. Unfortunately, I can only think of 2 artists capable of doing so - Mariah Carey and Kelly Clarkson. Here are their songs that should be played alongside AIWFCIY: 5. Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) This is a simple, beautiful ballad that she can clearly still mostly sing live in its entirety with her range today if she wanted to. The only problem with it is how dated it sounds. It's got that 90s stamp. Last Christmas has the 80s written all over it, but that combined with the bells and other festive instrumentation works to its advantage. 4. When Christmas Comes Whether it be the original or duet version, this again has that vintage feel that makes it glide like no other modern Christmas song can. It sounds like Fly Like A Bird's holiday sister. This is the closest Mariah has come to achieving her Mine Again vocals, which even by then we knew she could not replicate live. It's also what keeps this song from being accessible. 3. Underneath The Tree There's a good reason this was the most played new Christmas song in 2013. It has that timeless vibe. This was obviously heavily inspired by AIWFCIY and it's the only similarly-styled song by any current artist that's even worthy of being replayed over and over. 2. Wrapped In Red The emotion in this song is enough to make it a winner. That, combined with a pitch-perfect vocal, gorgeous melody and lovely lyrics should make this a hit, but it just may be too sophisticated for radio. The wall of sound treatment makes it sound timeless. It's the best track on its parent album of the same name. 1. Christmas Time Is In The Air Again How do you know a song is classic material? When even its original version sounds like a cover. Play it for anyone who isn't familiar with Mariah's discography and they would instantly mistake it for a rendition of an older recording. It definitely isn't as catchy as AIWFCIY, but that's mostly due to its tempo and subdued nature. It's the perfect length, not repetitive and is very elegant and romantic. Since Mariah's whispery delivery is acquired taste (though I feel it's quite apt for a jazzy track), it could be the reason why it hasn't gained traction despite many live performances. It's worth noting, though, that if Mariah and Kelly keep singing them in high profile events during the holidays, they may just be slowly but surely ingrained into the public's consciousness and become future hits. (Tuesday 18 December 2018; 00:36)

Re: Ugh Ariana (87,106) (87,108) by Edward from USA You're spot on. There wasn't anything gimmicky about Minnie. She must be turning in her grave. That comment irritated me but then I considered the source. A good lamb should know not to use lipsync/guimmicks against other artist to put Mariah in a pedestal without risking opening Pandoras Box. (Monday 17 December 2018; 22:59)

Re: Christmas albums (87,091) (87,107) by Dove from United States What are the best songs on Toni Braxon's Christmas album? I've never listened to it. (Monday 17 December 2018; 22:55)

Re: Ugh Ariana (87,092) (87,106) by Billy from Greece Did you just put Minnie Riperton and the words "gimmicky, random and borderline cringe worthy" in the same sentence? Are you even serious? I totally agree with your descriptions of Mariah's usage of the whistle register, but to mock the impeccable artistry of Minnie is a travesty. (Monday 17 December 2018; 21:47)

Re: Legend forever (87,064) (87,105) by MusicfanJ from Germany B. I'm sorry to hear that. I had a tough time too this year. So many bad things happend and almost everybody I know is saying the same. Anyway I'm sending you love and good wishes for your grandmother. (Monday 17 December 2018; 19:33)

Re: Ariana (87,093) (87,104) by TJ from Norway Everyone who knows me, know that I'm a huge fan of Mariah, but I do think her diva behaviour appeared quite early in her career. My neighbour used to meet her from time to time back in the 90's trough work, and told me that she was a big diva already back in 94, when she released her Christmas album. She had changed a lot from her debut, she told me. From a humble, unsecured girl to a demanding person in just 4 years. I always thought this happened during the release of Butterfly, but sources tells me different. I guess the lifestyle is so extreme that it will change most people. I for sure would too. I guess. Fame doesn't always bring the best in a person. I guess that Ariana experience some of the same reactions on being famous. (Monday 17 December 2018; 19:10)

Re: 1 sale or 32 million sales is still a legend (87,077) (87,103) by Edward from USA "Edward I sincerely doubt you know how to stream, your generation is just too elderly now." Who said that, a wannabe shady bitch? You definitely didn't pass Mariah's "Shady Class". I've been using a computer since I was 5 and I'm not 40 yet, streaming is the most basic of things, at least to me. I'm happy not to be part of your generation, look at the charts and music scene and see how your awesome Kardashian generation is supporting and producing talents like Mariah, they're so full of depth. (Monday 17 December 2018; 18:40)

Re: What's the next holiday classic? (87,071) (87,102) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love "When christmas comes". The original has already a classic vibe, I love the retro soul feeling. The version with John Legend is also very catchy. "Christmas time is in the air again" is a next holiday classic too. (Monday 17 December 2018; 17:22)

Re: Ariana (87,093) (87,101) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yup, I can't stand Ariana for the same reasons too. Everything looks so forced and fake. Only business, nothing feels heartfelt and honest. She's really just a "Disney kid" who knows what seems to be "trendy" for the mainstream. I remember when I was in school, my young music teachers almost adored Mariah for her talent. They were really impressed by the songbird supreme. That will never happen with Ariana. (Monday 17 December 2018; 17:17)

Re: (87,064) Prayer for your gmom B (87,074) (87,100) by B from USA Thanks. I appreciate each and every one of you. (Monday 17 December 2018; 16:45)

Re: Legend forever (87,078) (87,099) by B from USA Thank you. (Monday 17 December 2018; 16:43)

Re: MTV special (87,087) (87,098) by B from USA Thanks. (Monday 17 December 2018; 16:42)

Re: Oh Santa (87,088) (87,097) by B from USA It's cute but it's no AIWFCIY. (Monday 17 December 2018; 16:42)

Re: Ariana (87,093) (87,096) by B from USA I've never understood the comparison. Grande's voice/vocals sound nothing like Mariah's. Her first single, The Way, sounds like a Mariah song that didn't make it past the demo stage, lol. Her new single only went to #1 because of the media frenzy surrounding Miller's death and their relationship. She released the song to capitalize on the publicity and it showed her true colors. She's an opportunist. (Monday 17 December 2018; 16:40)

I have just arrived in Madrid (87,095) by MC1989 from Spain To make a dream come true. So excited for the show tonight. (Monday 17 December 2018; 15:24)

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