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Re: Can't Let Go (80,803) (80,813) by Mara from United States Thank you RJJ12 for this. I never heard it before and it's like a little gift of new vocals that we would never get now. (No shade MC but it's true since she acts like CLG doesn't exist.) Going to move on but I agree with you that her debut album was about her vocal showcase with VOL and that Emotions the song was as well, but Can't Let Go is the song for me that really set her apart at that time from all the others. It had a feel unlike anything on the radio at the time and her whistle placements blew me away. It almost was hypnotic in a sort of way. I guess I can say although I was a fan since VOL and her Arsenio debut, it was CLG that connected me with her songs and style. Just would love to hear her sing it in its entirety one more time and not the way she chopped it up for the Adventures of Mimi tour. OK, sorry, moving on now. (Tuesday 6 February 2018; 05:09)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,788) (80,812) by Special K from USA Mara girl you have no idea how much CLG means to me. I became an official die hard Mariah Carey fan the first time I heard that song. Kicked Janet Jackson straight to the curb. The different melodies, textures, and emotions that you hear in Mariah's voice takes you on a rollercoaster ride of tormented, haunting, painful, yet at times caressing emotions that almost drive you crazy but you find yourself wanting to hear that song over and over again. I was straight addicted to CLG. And that video. What a classic video. Can Mariah bring back that French roll please? I agree, Mariah should pay more attention to this song. (Tuesday 6 February 2018; 03:28)

Re: Mariah for SuperBowl (80,806) (80,811) by Special K from USA Lol, I feel you on that. (Tuesday 6 February 2018; 03:10)

Mimi at the Superbowl (80,810) by CDC from CA I think since Mariah isn't a typical half time artist, she would need a whole bunch of pyrotechnics and gimmicks for it to be show-stopping. This is a strictly timed performance so she'll have to leave her cabaret style diva banter at home. So in my head this would be Mariah's Superbowl setlist: Emotions with vocal exercise intro (a la "Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour") Fantasy Touch My Body (Jack McBrayer cameo) Obsessed (somehow integrate a "Mean Girls" reunion with Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried and Rachel McAdams) #Beautiful Heartbreaker remix/album version (Jay-Z appearance) Jay-Z sings his mini setlist We Belong Together condensed version Hero with local choir dedicated to US veterans She then surprises everyone with an iTunes takeover and a new album, sells one hundred million copies first week, is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, wins Nobel Peace Prize, is elected first female President of the United States. (Tuesday 6 February 2018; 03:06)

Re: Mariah for SuperBowl (80,807) (80,809) by Anonymous from Sounds like a good set. Would absolutely love to see Mariah perform there. (Monday 5 February 2018; 22:17)

Re: Jade (a kiss) (80,802) (80,808) by Anonymous from Haha, thanks Andrew. The numbers are coming in slowly but surely, I'm aiming for it to be fun, relaxed and heavily Mariah themed. Please see my previous post guys if you fancy celebrating Mariah's anniversary March 24th. Everyone is welcome to get involved, suggestions/ideas please email cvjade07@aol.com. Much (Monday 5 February 2018; 22:16)

Re: Mariah for SuperBowl (80,805) (80,807) by Hilton from USA If she stuck with uptempo sings, with maybe a few special guests and then left off with a killer ballad, with great vocals, she could totally pull this off: Dreamlover Fantasy It's Like That Shake It Off Heartbreaker Always be my baby (the sing along part) Honey Make It Happen Then Hero Yes, I'd be so here for this. (Monday 5 February 2018; 19:10)

Re: Mariah for SuperBowl (80,805) (80,806) by RibbonB from USA Perhaps she should just try that national anthem again. IJS. (Monday 5 February 2018; 18:13)

Mariah for SuperBowl (80,805) by Sheila from United States You mean to tell me you can't imagine It's Like That, Always be my Baby, Make it Happen (with gospel background-like Live 8) and Hero wouldn't be fab? Justin did ok, but it was not incredible. Mariah can pull this off. (Monday 5 February 2018; 12:13)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,797) (80,804) by Jhonny from Canada This is one of my favourite song "Can't let go". Great lyrics and melody. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 22:26)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,797) (80,803) by 123 from USA it's my favorite ballad of hers. I remember it pouring out of the radio back in the day. It's the song that really made me fall in love with her music. Such a beautiful song. From the nice angelic sounding opening of the song, to the desperateness of the lyric and vocal and addicting melody. I found this stripped version that I love. She has vocals I had never noticed before, that must have been hidden behind the music. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 20:51)

Jade (a kiss) (80,802) by Andrew from UK What a great endeavour and what a fun night. I will be there Jade. And invite people to realise that in-person fun always surpasses keyboard warriors. Come on guys and girls, Jade is offering a night of immense fun which she will organise. Come have fun. The videos can be sent to Mariah. This will test your love. And I formally invite Eric. And Edward and Randy. And Mimi L. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 19:08)

Re: Mariah at RuPaul (80,790) (80,801) by Andrew from UK There are people who post here that I argue and disagree with. I respect their consistency and dedication. I, even, like the sport of it all. You have no history and your mission statement reads about 5 years outdated. I gave you a thumbs up myself, such is your need for them. Andrewjamesgold@gmail.com for my whatsapp. Go for it. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 19:00)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,788) (80,800) by tadatorao from japan I have said million times that this song should've been a number one instead of I'll Be There. It was a crime Sony pulled this single off the store. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 17:28)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,795) (80,799) by Mara from United States Deedre, it's funny you should mention Love Takes Time. There is something similar in her deliverance in each of these bridges and listening to CLG last night and it put me in mind of LTT. I think I would be in heaven if I ever made it to the Vegas shows and heard her actually sing I Don't Wanna Cry, Someday and Love Takes Time. They certainly come across well live and you are right that there are many places she can take the song. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 16:16)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,796) (80,798) by Mara from United States Thank you MusicfanJ, always enjoy your posts as well. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 16:11)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,788) (80,797) by Shezz from Pk Haha yes. You described it so perfectly I could totally visualise it down to the curls. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 11:59)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,789) (80,796) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's one of my favorites too. Such a unique and beautiful song. And yes the classy video is still wonderful to watch. I wish Mariah wouldn't underrate her own songs. This song has so much emotion, love every second of it. Great post by Mara as always. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 11:31)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,788) (80,795) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I do agree with you. I feel "Can't let go" and "Til the end of time" are gorgeous tracks on Emotions. I remember during the Vegas shows, something so beautiful would happen for me when she did Love Takes Time. It's a feeling I can't put into words, but it takes me right back to that first moment I heard Mariah, even more than VOL. The structure of the song, the heartache in the lyrics and the power of the delivery. You appreciate the rarely played songs. "Can't let go" has a lot of places to go live as well. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 10:47)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,788) (80,794) by Bill from the UK I know the hip sway haha. Mariahxlambily on YouTube did a compilation of the live high note when she was promoting the song and I noticed it then. It is a beautiful song. I couldn't believe when "The Ballads" was released that this didn't feature as I agree, it often goes overlooked. I think a lot of fans love this song. The video is one of my favourites, simply beautiful. The whole "Emotions" era for me is when Mariah really came into her own. She was confident, had more control, wasn't married at that point, and was there just making great music and giving amazing performances. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 10:09)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,788) (80,793) by Stacey from USA CLG has those unique melodies, notes/phrases of music you don't hear anywhere else. The song is such a different sound to it then what was typically heard at the time. Truly an underated gem. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 08:45)

Re: JLo gets top producers? Why doesn't Mariah? (80,785) (80,792) by Hilton from USA I know that's right Deedre. It's really hard to compare anyone to Mariah because of her musicality that she possesses. She's unique and her type of talent is a once in a lifetime kind of thing, dare I say. But I agree. I'm a fan of many but my top notch is and will always be MC. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 04:06)

Re: Great live video (80,782) (80,791) by Licia from USA I just added that part because some fans believe that if you respect TM business wise then you accept what he did to Mariah. You know how us lambs can be. We are a fickle bunch. Lol. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 03:43)

Re: Mariah at RuPaul (80,784) (80,790) by SM from Citizen of the World I didn't find any of that humorous. Quite boring. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 02:49)

Re: Can't Let Go (80,788) (80,789) by enwar00 from usa Hahaha yes Mara I can picture the hip sway you're talking about. And the hands swaying left right. With her up do hair style and usually a short little tiny dress yet somehow she only remembers the turtlenecks. That song is amazing isn't it. A little more intense and rhythmic than the debut ballads or like Hero. Sometimes I think the fact it didn't hit #1 has prevented it from getting overexposed and helped keep it a little more special. I love the video too. Very classy. Ok time to watch it, gotta love YouTube. (Sunday 4 February 2018; 00:04)

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