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About Robert-Anthony from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

Saint Harison (104,016) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am trying my best to relive those first two years of being in awe with an artist like I was with MC. I still remember the record store where I bought her debut. I remember hearing Emotions on the radio headed to the mall. I am hoping Saint Harison is that artist. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 03:13) this is a reply to message 104,015

Saint Harison (104,015) by Bill from the UK Sorry, I couldn't make it beyond 30 seconds. I prefer male singers that have stronger, lower voices. Male falsetto just doesn't sound good to my ears. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 01:24)

Saint Harison (104,013) by Robert-Anthony from United States Did you check out his brillant performance of Ego Talkin on Jimmy Kimmel this week? You got to YouTube his performance. Somebody has been truly studying Mariah Carey. I am not making it up either, Andy. He said it in his Apple Music interview discussing his EP Lost A Friend. His vocal technique and phrasing is just like MC. Also, Daley is back on tour in January. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 00:11)

Mariah, please be ready (104,005) by Robert-Anthony from United States Trey Lorenz is going to post backstage show videos on X every Thursday starting next week. I know she has to be ready waiting to sing in full voice with no pre-recorded tracks. I really believe it this year. Anyway, we all will be here a week from today giving our reviews of the first show. (Friday 10 November 2023; 00:17) this is a reply to message 104,004

Mariah, please be ready (104,004) by Will from England Your comparisons are quite correct: nobody would expect any professional at the top of their game to return to the field in which they dominated after sustaining an injury. I also agree that Mariah should not talk about her voice in public, and she knows it. Maybe in a few years time, if she dains to produce a second book, she may talk about it then, but until that time, she will remain tight lipped. And speaking of which, she is far too reliant on her auto-cue to move her along in the script of the show, to know the next line of the song, and still she can get caught out. I agree also that her desire to perform has greatly deminished, and I think at this point, that is to be expected. But then again, I think she's in a very odd positioning that few of her peers can relate to. She isn't Beyonce, Gaga or Madonna - who rely on the theatrics of the stage. She isn't having the hits that she once had, so she can't rely on that aspect of the business. There isn't much money in the music industry unless you have an AIWFC type of song, or are Taylor Swift, so she can't rely solely on music for her main income (which is why she has all the deals at Christmas), and she's beyond the point of where she could easily pivot and do what Rihanna, Kelly and J. Hud have done, which is to fully diversify and fully go into other opportunites outside of music for their coin. Who else in her peer group can relate to this state of career limbo? I think her continuing to put on shows, does stem from the deep seeded fear she once spoke of, of having the rug pulled from underneath you. She and her family live and extravegant lifestyle and all her income comes solely from music, which I've already said doesn't pay much anymore. So I think that she feels she has to continue on putting on shows to still bring in the money, and why not when it's such an easy goldmine to delve into until people are tired of it. It doesn't matter how much she is worth, that feeling doesn't fully ever subside or go away. (Thursday 9 November 2023; 23:46)

Mariah, please be ready (103,997) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC doesn't have that energy like she had before Memoirs. Her total artist package diminished after E=MC2. After Memoirs, MC became dillushioned with the music industry. Every album after 2008 failed to reach the masses. Every single tanked at on charts. Her vocal ability was being questioned by everyone. The focused and driven MC checked out years ago. (Thursday 9 November 2023; 04:51) this is a reply to message 103,995

Mariah, please be ready (103,995) by Andrew from the UK It's hard to find a comparator for a singer but when a tennis player has an injury they do not sign up for a circuit of Grand Slams and tournaments. When a rugby player has a pulled hamstring, they are taken out of the season. If you can't sing, don't get on stage - and charge money for it? This sounds mean, maybe it is. And I think if people know what's going to happen and they buy tickets to it, then I'm all for that. But very majorly supportive of people like Adam who chooses not to buy high-price tickets to something very average. The Caution tour was Mariah's first tour in the UK I didn't attend since the Rainbow tour. Because I, likewise, didn't see the point. I'd rather spend the money on a vacation - which is what it costs now. However, I think you're missing the crux. It isn't that Mariah isn't signing so much, it's that she doesn't move, she doesn't banter much, she doesn't do much of anything. I remember attending the Christmas show at the O2 not far from me: I could see she was reading an autocue of what to say. "I have my own reindeeeeer." That isn't just a loss of confidence, that's a loss of dignity, wouldn't you say? When someone is asking Mariah to be prepared, it's a grave, grave state of affairs that this needs to be requested. But, I do hope she puts on a good show and doesn't fill YouTube with yet more toss. (Thursday 9 November 2023; 00:36)

Usher and Superbowl performance (103,984) by Robert-Anthony from United States Just wait and see Boo. If I am wrong, I will not post on the board for 30 days after February 11, 2024. I will let you have my special guest star status for 30 days. (Wednesday 8 November 2023; 00:53) this is a reply to message 103,982

Usher and Superbowl performance (103,982) by Andrew from the UK Another prediction based upon desire and not much else. Sweet sweet fantasy. (Tuesday 7 November 2023; 20:09)

Usher and Superbowl performance (103,981) by Robert-Anthony from United States Usher was interviewed on the Today show and he said that MC could make it on his list of performers to join him at his Superbowl Half-time show. There is good a chance that MC may be on his new Coming Home album dropping the same day as his Superbowl Half-time performance. There was a rumour this past summer that he had recorded a duet with a popular R&B diva. Also, he signed a new record deal with Epic-gamma under his independent label mega with L.A. Reid, who is the executive producer on the album. (Tuesday 7 November 2023; 13:47)

Mariah, please be ready (103,979) by Robert-Anthony from United States She will be ready because this the longest Christmas tour yet. If not, there will be some upset fans and YouTube won't look good. (Tuesday 7 November 2023; 00:10) this is a reply to message 103,977

Mariah, please be ready (103,977) by Brandon from USA Mariah, please be prepared for your upcoming Christmas shows. Please do not step on that stage looking and acting as if you are under rehearsed and don't know what to do on stage because we can tell when [you] aren't ready (which seems to be the norm unfortunately). Please be professional and have your voice ready. And make sure your pre-recorded vocals match what you can do live. We hate a rough transition from live to pre-recorded. (Monday 6 November 2023; 20:22)

What if Glitter was released on Columbia Records (103,975) by Robert-Anthony from United States After you reminded us about those horrible Cheech and Chong movies from the 80's, so why not revisit Glitter for an hour. You are probably going to start us to a new topic sometime later today anyway. (Monday 6 November 2023; 12:16) this is a reply to message 103,974

What if Glitter was released on Columbia Records (103,974) by Andrew from the UK Ah, so Glitter is this hour's topic? (Monday 6 November 2023; 12:01)

What if Glitter was released on Columbia Records (103,970) by Robert-Anthony from United States Let's just say MC's relationship with Sony didn't deteriorate until 2001. Rainbow was released without all of the label turmoil. Thus, leading the way for Sony to pour all of their money into the Glitter movie and soundtrack. Tommy was playing fair and nice to MC. The Loverboy Firecracker sample was released making the Glitter soundtrack bigger than Daydream in terms of album sales. The Grammys committee finally recognized MC for her amazing artistry. Grammys and multiple other awards were awarded to MC for her 2nd biggest album behind Music Box. Would this premise awarded us to have never heard Charmbraclet [sic]? Could MC's vocals on TEOM had been better because she would have never recorded Charmbraclet [sic]? Charmbraclet i[sic] s probably an album that possibly damaged MC's voice. Just me talking to a young friend who never listened to Glitter. He just remembers TEOM and the WBT radio phenomenon. (Monday 6 November 2023; 00:26)

Play Anywhere Music/FYE (103,967) by Robert-Anthony from United States I don't like the sound quality from my phone. I will try it. (Sunday 5 November 2023; 22:14) this is a reply to message 103,966

Play Anywhere Music/FYE (103,966) by Edward from USA Why don't you make it yourself? It's pretty easy. (Sunday 5 November 2023; 21:03)

Play Anywhere Music/FYE (103,964) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just found out this service is no longer available to make your own CD. The in store FYE kiosk service ended in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. I used this service to make my own CD to have a physical copy of downloaded music. I just don't like listening to or storing music on my phone or a computer. I guess I will be forced to now. Does anyone know of another website where I can make a CD and have it mailed to me? (Sunday 5 November 2023; 16:10)

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,962) by Robert-Anthony from United States Thank you, Bill. I will be here awhile longer. (Saturday 4 November 2023; 20:49) this is a reply to message 103,960

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,960) by Bill from the UK Don't ever take a break, you're the glue that holds this place together. (Saturday 4 November 2023; 10:43)

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,958) by Robert-Anthony from United States And I am criticized for my so called outlandish and expressed thoughts. I almost took a break from the board two weeks ago for being criticized for my expressed thoughts. However, I decided to Carey on because I was going miss you guys. Plus, the sweet apple is becoming ripe with every post. (Saturday 4 November 2023; 02:19) this is a reply to message 103,957

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,957) by Libra Lamb from USA Not obsessed, just petty. Petty LaBelle strikes again. (Saturday 4 November 2023; 01:38)

Jimmy Kimmel (103,949) by Robert-Anthony from United States No new Christmas music this year. MC was funny and was comfortable as always with Jimmy Kimmel. And she was late as usual to the taping. (Friday 3 November 2023; 05:19) this is a reply to message 103,944

Jimmy Kimmel (103,944) by Bill from the UK "Why You Mad at Christmas", knowing my luck. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:46)

Jimmy Kimmel (103,946) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. My nose has been itching all week. Bu why you mad though? (Thursday 2 November 2023; 22:08) this is a reply to message 103,944

Jimmy Kimmel (103,944) by Bill from the UK "Why You Mad at Christmas", knowing my luck. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:46)

Jimmy Kimmel (103,943) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am keeping my fingers crossed that if any announcement tonight that we will be getting some type of Christmas music release. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:10)

Lawsuit (103,940) by Robert-Anthony from United States Yeah, why now after all of these years? (Thursday 2 November 2023; 03:38) this is a reply to message 103,937

Lawsuit (103,937) by Michael from United States I hope the judge in this case is smart enough to realize the two songs are completely different from each other. Hook, melody, everything. Just because the other song with the sme name is more successful, doesn't give you the right to sue. And again, why wait 30 years. It's a reach in my opinion. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 01:23)

It's time (103,930) by Robert-Anthony from United States AIWFCIY has debuted at number #70 on the Hot 100. How long will it take this year to make it to #1? I predict it will be #1 two weeks after Thanksgiving. It hit #1 on December 17th last year through December 31st and January 1st-8th for 5 weeks in 2022. (Wednesday 1 November 2023; 12:01) this is a reply to message 103,929

It's time (103,929) by enwar00 from usa I'm on YouTube waiting for the premiere of the new It's Time video. There's some sci-fi orchestral music playing with graphics and even this is cool. Coupled with the anticipation may end up being cooler than the actual video. (Wednesday 1 November 2023; 05:04)

Ginger MC (103,926) by Robert-Anthony from United States Who is MC trying to portray in her Halloween picture? I can't figure out the character. [Webmaster: Jessica Rabbit] (Tuesday 31 October 2023; 22:39)

Homecoming Special 1999 (103,924) by Robert-Anthony from United States Thank you, Billy. This has always been one of my favorite MC TV specials. She sounded and looked amazing especially with 98 Degrees. (Monday 30 October 2023; 21:23) this is a reply to message 103,920

Homecoming Special 1999 (103,920) by Billy from Greece Just now uploaded on the official TMF channel, the whole concert for the first time, at the best quality found on YouTube. (Monday 30 October 2023; 17:11)

Matthew Perry (103,916) by Robert-Anthony from United States RIP Matthew. He was a great actor. Friends would not have lasted 10 years if wasn't for comedic genius. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 23:41)

7 songs one billion streams (103,909) by Robert-Anthony from United States Just maybe Daydream was the start of Walter A's betrayal that causes MC to want to forget about it the era. Tommy probably said no to a lot of the songs that strayed away from the MC and Walter A hit formula. He probably hated the fact that the young woman he discovered was challenging his vision for her career. And let's not forget about how much he hated the idea of OBD working with MC. Daydream probably reminds MC of some uncomfortable feelings during that era. Many interviews during the Daydream show MC looking very uncomfortable and nervous. Tommy's reigns were causing MC some emotional insecurities. Check them out on YouTube. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 12:43) this is a reply to message 103,908

7 songs one billion streams (103,908) by MusicfanJ from Germany Caution is good, but Daydream is really on another sphere. Daydream is a blockbuster part two. Andrew named Music Box a "blockbuster" I loved that comparison. So I use it here. "Fantasy" alone is one of the best fun pop songs that exists. It's genius. I will never get tired of it. There is a reason why Daydream caused Mariah mania in 95 and 96. Maybe the Grammy debacle still frustrates her, I don't know. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 11:59)

Something new for Christmas is coming (103,905) by Robert-Anthony from United States Mimi will be a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live November 2nd. Will she make an announcement about something new for Christmas in addition to the Christmas shows? Her appearance fits right with my timing of an announcement that something new is coming for Christmas. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 02:20) this is a reply to message 103,900

Something new for Christmas is coming (103,900) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just feel MC is about to unwrap something new for Christmas that is going to be released in November. She is going to make the announcement the day after Halloween. The last four years MC has released something new for Christmas. 2022 - Fall In Love At Christmas - vinyl remixes 2021 - Fall In Love At Christmas - MC's store and Target exclusive 2020 - Oh Santa featuring Ari and JHud 2019 - Merry Christmas Deluxe Edition My prediction: A new Christmas song featuring a very popular male artist right now. Kenny Lattimore? (Saturday 28 October 2023; 06:36)

Something new for Christmas is coming (103,900) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just feel MC is about to unwrap something new for Christmas that is going to be released in November. She is going to make the announcement the day after Halloween. The last four years MC has released something new for Christmas. 2022 - Fall In Love At Christmas - vinyl remixes 2021 - Fall In Love At Christmas - MC's store and Target exclusive 2020 - Oh Santa featuring Ari and JHud 2019 - Merry Christmas Deluxe Edition My prediction: A new Christmas song featuring a very popular male artist right now. Kenny Lattimore? (Saturday 28 October 2023; 06:36)

7 songs one billion streams (103,899) by Robert-Anthony from United States Obsessed is probably close because of the Enimen video spoof. The young generation loves a good video spoof. (Friday 27 October 2023; 21:54) this is a reply to message 103,898

7 songs one billion streams (103,898) by jaker20 from US Mariah now has 7: AIWFCIY, WBT, I Know What You Want, Always Be My Baby, When You Believe, Without You, and Hero. Obsessed is almost there, as well as Christmas Baby Please Come Home, and surely Fantasy, Touch My Body, making it 11. Up there with Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Ariana and Taylor. She's the only pre-2000 female with this kind of streaming power. Talk about a catalog full of classics. (Friday 27 October 2023; 21:07)

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