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Re: Ages? (75,350) (75,370) by B from USA Mara, your [sic] 41? You don't look a day over 21. (Friday 19 May 2017; 17:36)

Re: Chris Cornell (75,351) (75,369) by B from USA He had an amazing voice. I didn't like his music but the man could sing. (Friday 19 May 2017; 17:35)

Re: Signature song (75,355) (75,368) by B from USA Mariah's fanbase was huge during that era and if the song had been given a commercial release we, the lambily, would have made it happen. (Friday 19 May 2017; 17:34)

Re: Aretha - "Hero" (75,365) (75,367) by B from USA Real recognizes real (which is an idiom hip hop culture uses to refer to the tendency or ability for real individuals to identify, connect with, or otherwise respect, other real individuals). When she preformed Hero she was acknowledging Mariah's talent as not only a vocalist but as a songwriter. I'm sure Mariah was honored, one of her idols singing one of her songs. I would love to hear other legendary vocalists, like Patti and Gladys, cover Mariah's classic. (Friday 19 May 2017; 17:31)

Re: Aretha - "Hero" (75,365) (75,366) by Licia from USA I didn't know Aretha sang Hero. I only remember seeing a clip of her singing TMB. That was hilarious. Lol I agree. I know Mariah's heart should have swelled with so much pride hearing that a legend such as Aretha knows her music. (Friday 19 May 2017; 15:50)

Aretha - "Hero" (75,365) by Billy from Greece I'm surprised that this has not been discussed more extensively, i.e., Aretha performing Hero around the time it came out. What a shock and honor must have been to young Mariah to have her idol singing a song she wrote. And obviously, Aretha must have been listening to Mariah to decide to cover the song. (Friday 19 May 2017; 15:16)

Re: Ages? (75,313) (75,364) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter 26. (Friday 19 May 2017; 14:29)

Re: Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" / fresh sound (75,360) (75,363) by B from USA I loved her song The Heart Wants What It Wants. Like Britney before her she works with the right people. Mariah could learn a lesson from these girls. She needs to work with new collaborators, songwriters and producers. As long as she just updates her signature sound and doesn't pull a 180 she won't be viewed as desperate for a hit. Its worked before, #Beautiful was an of the moment song that seamlessly updated her signature sound. (Friday 19 May 2017; 14:17)

Re: Age (75,362) by Edouard from France I'm 33. I'm surprised to see how young we all are. (Friday 19 May 2017; 14:02)

Re: Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" / fresh sound (75,360) (75,361) by darrian liu from taiwan Good for You and Hands to Myself are really good. Super minimal production yet still manages to highlight her voice - which isn't really there to begin with, but the song just works with her limited voice. They also have such nice hooks and sound really cool and smooth. Selena Gomez somehow reminds me a bit of Troye Sivan, an artist with a pleasant-sounding voice, but not that much power or technique behind it (except that he actually writes and produces his own material, unlike Selena Gomez). His songs also manages to enhance and highlight his voice really really well, and I just absolutely adore his album Blue Neighbourhood. If Mariah wants to try a new musical direction, I would want her to come up with a song with a vibe like this. Not necessarily the exact same, but a smooth, edgy, midtempo song with a touch of electronic, combined with Mariah's signature R&B/Hip-Pop sound, and with simple, catchy yet poetic lyrics, will guarantee Mariah at least a top 40 hit if promoted well. (Friday 19 May 2017; 13:38)

Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" / fresh sound (75,360) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Girl has a wisp of a voice but she sure knows how to use it to her advantage, surrounding herself with the right people to work with and experimenting with different sounds, samples and textures to compensate for her vocal limitations. She was great throughout Revival (loooved Good For You, Hands to Myself and Me &The Rhythm), and her latest is definitely creative and catchy in all the right ways. It stands out from everything else currently on the radio. That Talking Heads sample is just genius. There was a long period when Mariah was also this innovative. I really miss that time. As for Selena, well done and I can't wait for what comes next. (Friday 19 May 2017; 12:18)

Re: Ages? (75,357) (75,359) by Sheila from United States Hello ladies and gents. I'm 28 and I'm almost home. The vocals sound autotuned and yes she holds a lovely note in the song but it just falls flat to me. (Friday 19 May 2017; 12:00)

Re: Signature song (75,318) (75,358) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's really hard if not impossible to name one. Like someone mentioned here, Mariah has so many and a view of categories like "bestselling" or "artistically signature" shows it even more. I would pick Hero, My All and Fantasy. Also in Europe she's still very known and praised for "Without you", which even was a number one back then. (Friday 19 May 2017; 11:38)

Re: Ages? (75,313) (75,357) by virgo.miss from australia Yikes, looks like I'm the oldest here (getting used to that being the case). I'm 44, but was totally anti Mariah until 2005 if that means anything. I bought Music Box a few years ago to see if my opinion had changed, but no, still awful. Early stuff and later stuff I'm on board with, but the early to mid 90"s, nothings changed, it's still pap. (Friday 19 May 2017; 11:30)

Gaga's The Cure (75,356) by virgo.miss from australia Hi all, haven't been by in a while so not sure if this has already been discussed, but does this song (and Gaga) not sound like something that didn't quite make the cut on TEOM or one of the next two? It's getting quite a lot of airplay here, so clearly there is a market for Mariah's favourite whispery R&B style. (Friday 19 May 2017; 11:23)

Re: Signature song (75,320) (75,355) by Dennis from Miami, FL I doubt it because Candle in the Wind was released around the time. (Friday 19 May 2017; 10:20)

Re: Ages? (75,313) (75,354) by Capri_ from China I'm 21 years old, I started to follow Mariah when I was about 7 years old by the time she came to Shanghai to hold the concert. That's the first time I know how the western white woman looks like (blonde hair, big eyes, long legs and also high note ) when I didn't even know how to say English. After Mariah finished her concert in Shanghai, I learned that Whitney Houston will follow her and also hold a concert in Shanghai. At that time I asked my mum she likes Mariah or Whitney? Her answer is Whitney but I didn't tell her that I was more interested at that white blonde hair beauty Mariah Carey at that time. (Friday 19 May 2017; 09:40)

Re: Ages? (75,313) (75,353) by Dennis from Miami, FL I'm 33. I'm a fan since I've heard My All for the first time. (Friday 19 May 2017; 09:09)

Random (75,352) by darrian liu from taiwan Is it bad that I imagine Randy and Andrew as this really cute couple? All of their posts bickering about Right To Dream is just so adorable I just can't, I can't with this. I ship Randrew. (Friday 19 May 2017; 08:35)

Chris Cornell (75,351) by Mara from United States On a side note, it is sad we lost a pioneer in the 90's music scene in Soundgarden's/Audioslave's Chris Cornell. Aside from my love for MC, I always adored Soundgargen and Chris. If anyone here isn't familiar with him or his voice, aside from his Soundgarden, he did his own tribute to MJ when he passed with Billie Jean and Prince with Nothing Compares To U and even Whitney with I Will Always Love You. He was a talent that will be missed. He also was one of the few male singers that had a four octive vocal range. Speaking of ages, he is one that "our age group" will miss. (Friday 19 May 2017; 06:25)

Re: Ages? (75,345) (75,350) by Mara from United States Ok ok, 41 "ouch" Mariah has done this to me as she is "eternally 12" side eye. But if you don't feel it, look it or whatever it then it's ok. Wish Mariah embraced her age as she looks phenomenal and it's nothing to be ashamed of. (Friday 19 May 2017; 05:58)

Re: Ages? (75,343) (75,349) by 123 from USA Randy I like Right To Dream as well. The vocals are natural and its stripped down. The song I don't like that a lot of lambs do is Almost Home. The vocals sound altered I couldn't recognize her in the beginning. I never saw the hit potential, and I still think I Don't could have charted better with some actual promo. (Friday 19 May 2017; 04:59)

Re: Ages? (75,313) (75,348) by Special K from USA I'm 36 years old. (Friday 19 May 2017; 03:56)

Poor ticket sales (75,347) by Tyler from USA I can believe the tickets sales are poor for the "All the hits" tour. I think these two together is a horrible combination. The fan bases are drastically different. I am 29 and cannot name one of his songs and have no desire to hear him. I've spoke to other fans who feel the same about his music with all due respect. I will probably leave after MC. Since this isn't MC tour she will stick to the same list we've heard for over 20 years (ABMB, My ALL, Hero). She can't get too risky and sing album cut songs when half the audience isn't her fanbase. John Legend is on tour and that would of been so much better. Honestly, I wish they cancel the tour so MC can get to studio and work on this album. (Friday 19 May 2017; 03:35)

Re: Ages? (75,346) by Chicago Lamb from USA 44. (Friday 19 May 2017; 01:32)

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