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Re: RIP Olivia Newton John (100,950) (100,951) by Edward from USA I have a feeling "The Rarities 2" is happening soon and by surprise. (Wednesday 10 August 2022; 14:35)

Re: RIP Olivia Newton John (100,940) (100,941) by Edward from USA I've always wanted Mariah to cover Olivia's "Hopelessly Devoted" during her prime. Olivia always came across as a genuine and classy person, may her soul rest in peace. (Tuesday 9 August 2022; 02:19)

Re: Best breakup album: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (100,901) (100,904) by Edward from USA By the Daydream era, Mariah lived with Tommy at Sing Sing, so I doubt she could've accomplished that. She could've sneaked out for a couple of hours at best, but with the tabs he kept on her, it's highly unlikely. Remember when Mariah snaked out with Da Brad and Tommy's ass almost cracked? I think it all happened when they had separated. In Mariah's mind there was a possibility of them getting back together, that's why she wrote Butterfly, I think it's not that she didn't love him, it's that he was suffocating her. (Friday 5 August 2022; 00:30)

Re: #Butterfly25 (100,876) (100,880) by Edward from USA Hopelessly Devoted is a song I wished Mariah had covered in her prime. I do love that song so much. By the way, what is a VHS? (Tuesday 2 August 2022; 18:04)

Re: Thoughts: which album do you think MC dislikes (100,789) (100,792) by Edward from USA I do think that Mariah doesn't see Daydream the way she sees Butterfly. She knows the album was a defining moment in her career, but instead of acknowledging the whole album, she would rather refer to specific tracks like: Fantasy, ABMB, OSD, UTS and Looking In. While many of the ballads lean heavily towards R&B, I don't think she cares much about them. I do love (to the second power) Daydream, it was how I rediscovered Mariah after having heard "I Don't Wanna Cry" several years prior, but thinking it was Whitney Houston. I can remember that day, it's vividly emblazoned in my mind. Me sitting at school, with my headphones on, and there it was that angelic voice singing "Open Arms", I almost fell off my chair, lol. I have to admit that while I frequently rhapsodize about Daydream, I listen to Butterfly more often. It's like Daydream and Butterfly represent two different Mariahs, and I love them both. Daydream forever though. (Friday 22 July 2022; 04:21)

Re: Top ten proflic song lyrics (100,746) (100,749) by Edward from USA You and me in a cloud of reverie Spin around inside my head unendingly Thoughts run wild as I sit and rhapsodize Pretty pictures of what I'd do if you were mine Who uses rhapsodize in a song, the one and only, Mariah Carey. So sad she doesn't write lyrics like that anymore. They were so poetic. After Charmbracelet, her writing style changed significantly. (Saturday 16 July 2022; 22:57)

Re: Vocabulary (100,729) (100,733) by Edward from USA I concur. TTEOT is pure brilliance. The Wind is also a favorite of mine, sad but sung with so much soul, it sometimes pierces through my soul. I usually listen to it first then Angel by Sarah McLachlan and then Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy. (Friday 15 July 2022; 15:34)

Re: Vocabulary (100,724) (100,732) by Edward from USA Lady Ad hominem is coming for you. (Friday 15 July 2022; 15:20)

Re: Vocabulary (100,708) (100,717) by Edward from USA Because without them and the splashers her "dizzy diva" persona wouldn't work. (Thursday 14 July 2022; 08:20)

Re: Help (100,710) (100,716) by Edward from USA Talk to them. They'll come out. Given the nature of these emails, they tend to be in the closet. (Thursday 14 July 2022; 08:15)

Re: Vocabulary (100,696) (100,701) by Edward from USA There's a trial on a new walker for celebrities, it's called "The Butt Walker". It's something similar to what Michael Jackson used for his "Smooth Criminal Tilt" trick. (Tuesday 12 July 2022; 17:28)

If Only You Knew / Somewhere Over the Rainbow (100,662) by Edward from USA Also revisited "If Only You Knew/Somewhere Over the Rainbow" medley tribute to Patti Labelle. Now, that was an epic performance to me, sadly there's not a HD quality audio of it online. (Tuesday 5 July 2022; 21:30)

You and I (100,661) by Edward from USA I was just revisiting Mariah's "You and I" tribute to Stevie Wonder and I thought it was simple but perfect which showed that sometimes less is more. She doesn't look much different from a few years past so I was a little nervous waiting for the moment where she would be in her head, but she never was. She was just singing with such confidence and grace, she knew she would deliver and she did. I miss that Mariah so effing much. She stood there without help, spoke with confidence and sung with her heart. Those whistles were angelic. (Tuesday 5 July 2022; 21:23)

Re: GOAT (100,611) (100,616) by Edward from USA Sir GOAT Eric, you know that's right. Many of this board have come and gone, but the GOAT always remain. (Wednesday 29 June 2022; 16:57)

Re: BET performance (100,606) (100,615) by Edward from USA You can be a little bitchy. Were you born that way or did you pick it up later in life? (Wednesday 29 June 2022; 16:53)

Re: BET performance (100,594) (100,595) by Edward from USA I concur. That entrance was epic. Sadly her part was too short, but it was an entrance worthy of a Mega Star nonetheless. Cordially, Sir Goat Edward (Monday 27 June 2022; 22:34)

Re: What's on your MC rotation these days? (100,564) (100,566) by Edward from USA I've been playing Vanishing nonstop on my way to work. Those vocals, her enunciation, pure perfection. So sad those type vocals lasted about 8 years, but I'm glad I can always revisit them. (Friday 24 June 2022; 23:30)

Re: Eddy (100,522) (100,525) by Edward from USA See, that's a card I fogot about, "The Goat Card". (Sunday 19 June 2022; 17:54)

Re: Do you think? (100,507) (100,510) by Edward from USA I think that Mariah should forget about selling records and chasing trends. She should concentrate on creating great music, period. I too have thought she has lost her muse when songs like "Save the Day" and "Infinity" came out. She doesn't have anything to prove anymore, but great music is great music. I don't mind her taking her time to create something with quality. While Caution was critically acclaimed, she knew something was missing. She talked about her voice not being in good shape and she also stated she should've recorded a few more tracks. (Saturday 18 June 2022; 19:15)

Re: Songwriters speech (100,501) (100,508) by Edward from USA How about you stop assuming that Mariah had a manic episode when you don't have verifiable evidence about it, pure speculation, hearsay. You immediately assumed she was having a manic episode when manic episodes don't just work like a switch. The fact that Mariah is bipolar is one thing, but whatever weird situations happen around her don't necessarily have anything to do with this disorder. Let's see how many cards a lamb can pull out their behind to justify Mariah: "The Bipolar Card", "The Race Card", "The Gender Card", "The Defective Earpiece Card", "The Nodules Card", "The Age Card" and last but not least "The Stella Card". You can pray all you want for Mariah, that won't take away her bottle or stop her splashes, she has to take responsibility and do something about it. She knows what alcohol does to her and her voice, she stopped drinking it when she was pregnant, didn't she? She knows cigarettes are bad for her voice, she avoids anybody around her when they're smoking, doesn't she? She knows her meds and alcohol don't go hand in hand, I'm pretty sure her top notch doctors have told her about it, yet she decides to do it. The worst thing that could happen to a human being is to be surrounded by a bunch of sycophants and ass kissers. I'm pretty sure if they saw Mariah about to jump down a window, they would say, yas queen, spread your wings and fly to death. (Saturday 18 June 2022; 18:34)

Re: Songwriters speech (100,490) (100,491) by Edward from USA Because it's easier to justify. My brother is bipolar, he stopped having manic episodes when he was diagnosed and started taking his meds. His meds have been changed a few times, but nobody in my family is forcing meds into his mouth or have him on 24/7 watch, he knows he has to be responsible and take them. For those who are screaming some of us lack compassion, why don't you scream at Mariah to put the bottle down, and put the arsenal of resources she has at her disposal to work and take responsiblity by not mixing meds with substances. It's not like she doesn't know. There are many celebrities with mental illness, but they do what they have to do to avoid this type of situation. I have compassion for people with mental illness, especially those who don't have it easy with the resources. People in Mariah's circumstances make me mad because they know better than that. Now I know that every time Mariah acts weird and out of place, the bipolar card is the new excuse, typical lamb mentality, no wonder why they think we're all nuts. I wonder if the bipolar card covers horrible outfits too. (Friday 17 June 2022; 23:00)

Re: Songwriters speech (100,485) (100,487) by Edward from USA I agree with you, but if you're taking your medications or not mixing them with any other substances, these things are usually kept under control. (Friday 17 June 2022; 20:30)

Re: Songwriters speech (100,482) (100,486) by Edward from USA Sorry, but Mariah isn't an amateur, she's a professional with enough experience under her skirt to know better. All these justifications sound kind of crazy to me. When you've been waiting for the award most important of your career, you plan things up so everything is perfect. You don't show up to your wedding drunk wearing sneakers, you can do that after. She's given great speeches before for less important awards. She could drink herself into next week after her big moment. (Friday 17 June 2022; 20:26)

Re: Songwriters speech (100,478) (100,484) by Edward from USA Exactly my sentiment. She's talked about being a songwriter first and foremost since times immemorial, yet here she is presented with the most important award of her career and what does she do? She gets into her diva outfit and messes it up. But oh well, let me be delusional and say it was just perfect and we must love it because it's Mariah and that's what fans do. I hope people understand why she isn't as respected like the other songwriters and less talented divas, it doesn't have anything to do with her music, it has to do with this unlikable character she thinks people love to watch. And not only that, what kind of outfit is that? Was it a boob and fake ass contest. Lord have mercy. (Friday 17 June 2022; 20:17)

Re: Why I want another #1 (100,368) (100,370) by Edward from USA Rooney: One night, we went to dinner at Sylvia's in Harlem - me, Tommy, and Mariah. On our way back, we were riding in the limo and every club, every car was bumping "Fantasy". Mariah put her sunglasses on, and tears came down her cheeks, because she couldn't believe her record was getting played all through the hood. That was the beginning of her not turning back to pop. She once told me though she was grateful for her success, she would trade in all of her record sales to get the respect that Mary J. Blige got. She said, "Mary doesn't have to sell 28 million records to be respected - people respect Mary, and I just want to be respected like her." You don't write, sing, act or paint for your peers, you do that for the people. Even though your peers respect is always welcomed, the greatest gratification comes from the respect you get from those whom you create your art for, the people. I personally don't have anything against Mariah, she has made her choices and have gained a lot and also suffered the consequences. It's life, we all have gone through that. Let's just not make excuses as to why she's not as respected globally as Celine, Whitney or Barbra. Her choices led to that, she's been in control of her image since Butterfly. (Tuesday 31 May 2022; 18:12)

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