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About Bill from the UK: I love Mariah more than you do. London Daydream Tour Attendee.

Re: Songwriters speech (100,475) (100,479) by Bill from the UK Regrettably I agree. I was looking so forward to this moment, given she has fought to be acknowledged as a songwriter since 1990. To get such a great accolade, probably the most important to her, and show up drunk and be completely incoherent and give some rambling nonsensical speech was such a disappointment. I was actually saddened. This is forever, and how she'll be remembered. She says underneath the diva attitude she's the gifted songwriter etc., but she was almost a parody of herself. Absolutely heart breaking. (Friday 17 June 2022; 19:35)

Re: Collaborations (100,451) (100,456) by Bill from the UK I never said anything derogatory a out her post-90s output. In fact I agree, Caution is a great album. My issue is that she still happily pretends to be "The Voice", when she isn't. As you've said, her voice has changed. Nobody's voice in the industry has ever declined as rapidly as Mariah's has. Whether that was bad technique, bad choices, over singing, over working, or Michael Jackson's casket, we'll never know. Because she will never address it. Just shatter the illusion already and be honest. (Wednesday 15 June 2022; 21:18)

Re: Collaborations (100,438) (100,442) (100,448) by Bill from the UK There's a big difference between a creative peak and a vocal peak. The problem is that Mariah is touted as, and doesn't ever correct anybody, when she is hailed as one of the greatest voices of a generation. She doesn't say "Actually that was only for 6 years of my 30 year career." So, either address the vocal decline honestly and stop lip syncing your way through your concerts, or take due care of your voice (meaning no alcohol or marijuana - no amount of humidifiers will correct the damage those two substances do to vocal chords) and provide your fanbase and the public with what they expect from you. You can't have it both ways. (Wednesday 15 June 2022; 10:32)

Re: The Roof with Brandy (100,430) (100,431) by Bill from the UK Hi Jamie, where did you see the news about Angels Advocate? Can you share please? (Saturday 11 June 2022; 18:12)

Re: Just an opinion AIWFCIY (100,406) (100,407) by Bill from the UK It also doesn't sound anything like Hero. (Monday 6 June 2022; 16:00)

Re: Just an opinion AIWFCIY (100,401) (100,406) by Bill from the UK You Are Not Alone by MJ was released on his 1995 History album/compilation, two years after Hero. (Monday 6 June 2022; 14:16)

Re: MC Instagram post (100,383) (100,386) by Bill from the UK Yes, completely agree. MTV Unplugged is both my favourite album and DVD of Mariah's, and I think I was drawn to it for all the reasons MC mentioned on her post. It was spontaneous, no one had any grand allusions as to what it would become, she sounded amazing and genuinely in her element, I'll Be There was the crest of the wave that was growing throughout the evening, and she seemed so humble and thankful and grateful. It's one of her career highlights to my mind. (Friday 3 June 2022; 22:01)

Re: More Rarities (vol. 2) (100,336) (100,341) by Bill from the UK I'd add "We're Not Making Love Anymore" with Michael Bolton. Also, the original Dave Hall remix of Dreamlover has always been available (both at the time of release and on the MC30 EP); it was re-titled the "Bam Jam Soul". (Saturday 28 May 2022; 07:47)

Re: The Roof (When I Feel the Need) (100,311) (100,312) by Bill from the UK The single at the time was released as "The Roof (Back In Time)", so maybe she always intended for a subtitle? I agree this hits to hit streaming ASAP. (Friday 20 May 2022; 12:17)

Re: Best album addition? (100,263) (100,264) by Bill from the UK Mariah's should be #1 record: 1. Vision of love 2. Love takes time 3. Someday 4. I don't wanna cry 5. Emotions 6. Can't let go (should not have suspended sales) 7. I'll be there 8. Dreamlover 9. Hero 10. Fantasy 11. One sweet day 12. Always be my baby 13. Honey 14. My all 15. Heartbreaker 16. Thank God I found you 17. Loverboy (original) 18. Out here on my own (as per your note) 19. We belong together 20. Don't forget about us 21. Touch my body 22. Migrate 23. All I want for Christmas is you 24. Crapfinity (just kidding) (Wednesday 11 May 2022; 15:59)

Re: Best album addition? (100,260) (100,262) by Bill from the UK Completely agree with Loverboy. My other three would be: 1. Here We Go Around Again on the debut 2. Can You Hear Me on Emotions 3. Slipping Away on Daydream (Wednesday 11 May 2022; 12:06)

Re: Shout out to Robert-Anthony / the Lambily is the best (100,259) (100,261) by Bill from the UK He is a gem isn't he? He also sent me the beautiful bottle green version of the debut album when it was released for MC30. Thank you so much Bobby A, you are a dear soul. (Wednesday 11 May 2022; 08:09)

Re: Why does the Billboard article credit Mariah on BE? (100,253) (100,255) by Bill from the UK She's literally the most awarded artist by Billboard. They love her. (Monday 9 May 2022; 13:09)

Re: Why does the Billboard article credit Mariah on BE? (100,249) (100,251) by Bill from the UK We need to be careful here when talking about Big Energy. The original version of the song sampled Genius of Love, not Fantasy. Just in the same way that Fantasy itself sampled Genius of Love. The rules seem to be quite clear that Mariah would only be credited if airplay/sales exceed that of the original which, in the US at least, appears to have not happened (yet). I believe she is credited in the UK as it is the remix that features Mariah which is currently receiving airplay and being purchased, enabling it to chart. (Saturday 7 May 2022; 17:36)

Re: Did Mariah actually write The Roof (100,240) (100,243) by Bill from the UK If it really is affecting you so much then send a note to the account to make them aware, if you haven't already. (Thursday 5 May 2022; 19:44)

Re: Did Mariah actually write The Roof (100,225) (100,226) by Bill from the UK That's not quite accurate. Mariah wrote the lyrics by herself, the music was written by herself and the Trackmasters (Jean Claude Oliver, Samuel Barnes, Cory Rooney). The Roof, as many know, samples "Shook Ones (Part II)" by Mobb Deep which in turn was written by Albert Johnson and Kejuan Muchita. So, songwriters for The Roof are as follows: Lyrics: Carey Music: Barnes, Carey, Johnson, Muchita, Oliver, Rooney (Thursday 28 April 2022; 20:37)

The Roof (When I Feel the Need) (100,160) by Bill from the UK Wow. (Thursday 14 April 2022; 22:40)

Re: "Big big energy baby when I close my eyes" (100,000) (100,011) by Bill from the UK Argh. I can't believe I was 99,999. Lol. (Sunday 27 March 2022; 23:26)

Happy Birthday Mariah (99,999) by Bill from the UK I know the B word is banned but a very Happy Birthday to my dear Mariah. Thank you as always for every joy you have given to my life. If only you knew the impact your songs have had on me. "I'll be eternally grateful, holding you so close to me." (Sunday 27 March 2022; 12:26)

Re: Lotto/Mariah (99,996) (99,998) by Bill from the UK Breakdown is just pure class. Such an understated, elegant, and sincere composition. The absolute highlight of Butterfly for me. (Sunday 27 March 2022; 12:25)

Re: So much for my dream (99,986) (99,993) by Bill from the UK I'm going to have to reserve judgement until I hear the collab, but I do get the sentiment. (Sunday 27 March 2022; 01:23)

Re: Channeling my inner 90's Mariah (99,991) (99,992) by Bill from the UK 100% Mariah was never the same after Glitter. (Sunday 27 March 2022; 01:22)

Re: Any news (99,976) (99,977) by Bill from the UK Yes. It was like she was trolling us by the time Me, I Am Mariah Carey, The Elusive Chantuese suffering from the Art of Letting Go came out. (Thursday 24 March 2022; 22:51)

Re: How Mariah has helped me (99,959) (99,961) by Bill from the UK Joachim I loved your post. Congratulations on the apartment, so nice to hear how happy it has made you. It resonated with me because I too have a lovely apartment on the top floor with a South facing balcony, so I know what a pleasure it can be to have your morning coffee with Mariah. It's a joy I often allow myself too. The weather in the UK has been lovely recently, and I often have my breakfast and read the newspaper with Mariah playing inside and gently flowing outside onto the balcony. (Monday 21 March 2022; 13:59)

Re: Memoirs is an attempt at Butterfly II (99,943) (99,946) by Bill from the UK Memoirs is cohesive and consistent, but that's also its problem. Having one producer throughout means it all sounds the same after a while. The finger snaps are already pretty dated. (Sunday 20 March 2022; 05:33)

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