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Well, I guess I'll shut up then (103,640) by Edward from USA Randy, she shouldn't argue for her legacy, her legacy speaks for itself and it does it very well. Her legacy is there for us to enjoy and for others to discover. All of us got hooked with her music because of some performance on TV or some song on the radio and we went from there. Millions have the chance to do the same every year with "AIWFCIY". I discovered "Eva Cassidy" ten years after she was gone while watching Michelle Kwan ice skate to "Fields of Gold". If the legacy is good, it doesn't need promoting. (Tuesday 3 October 2023; 02:21) this is a reply to message 103,636

Well, I guess I'll shut up then (103,636) by Randy from USA She said it herself on her Facebook concert promo. "Yes, the actual defrosting has begun." If she's fine with being frozen from January 2 - October 31 each year, why am I arguing for her legacy. I'll join the lambs. Yaaassss Mariah. Hit number one again. AIWFCIY is the best thing you've ever done. It's your signature song. It's the only part of your catalogue that matters. My queens slays 9 weeks every year. AIWFCIY has won 28 Grammys, gotten you into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and won you a video vanguard. Your legacy just like your voice is completely intact. How did I do? (Monday 2 October 2023; 20:20)

The greats (103,613) by Edward from USA I remember when Social Media hit big with Facebook. I looked at people taking pictures, posting their lives online and getting their house emptied because they posted they were in the UK while their house was in the US. I decided I didn't want to be part of that. The most damaging one is TikTok, many kids have developed some sort of Tourette's syndrome because of that. I hope it goes away before the LBGTQAI2S+ takes all the letters from the alphabet and we have to communicate using symbols and noises. And don't think about it Randy, you don't get to identified as "Right to Dream". (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:56) this is a reply to message 103,612

The greats (103,612) by Jamie from UK I often wonder what will happen in the future, will they all get sick off social media and having things instantly. Already with the surge in vinyl are we seeing people going back to traditional ways. I'd be quite happy with social media going as I feel it's having a negative impact on almost everything (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:23)

The greats (103,610) by Edward from USA Well, downloading music doesn't matter anymore. Most people stream because the music is available on YouTube and many other platforms and it still counts, hence AIWFCIY hitting the stop spot for three consecutive years now. In the very distant future, I think that's a possibility though. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:16) this is a reply to message 103,608

The greats (103,608) by Andrew from the UK Will Christmas music, itself, survive the new modern era of downloads and social media? As on a bell curve, the peak in Christmas music "resurging" every year must surely have come and will one day be gone. Can you really not envisage a world where the kids say no to Christmas music and embrace the influx of multi-varied offers? (Friday 29 September 2023; 22:43)

The greats (103,609) by Edward from USA Streaming was a game changer. It has taken over radio by showing a real reflection of what's really popular. AIWFCIY is what I consider a pure number one, its position on Billboard depends on the people, not a promotional tour on radio or the record label convincing anyone. If a song is popular on streaming, radio has to pick it up. What Billboard did by changing the rules was smart and fair. If a song is the most played/heard, why should it be kept in obscurity? Changing the rules has not only benefit Mariah, she just happens to have the most popular song during the holidays, but Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" could break AIWFCIY record, should it hit number one anytime in the future, the song is 65 years old. (Friday 29 September 2023; 23:39) this is a reply to message 103,607

The greats (103,607) by Bobby A from United States So, why did AIWFCIY become this huge Christmas phenomenon in 2019? Or was it 2018? Was it because of the Billboard rules change or release or special editions of Merry Christmas? Did Spotify help to make it a huge 60 million dollar hit? (Friday 29 September 2023; 21:35)

The greats (103,606) by Edward from USA Mariah's discography, while glorious and impressive, will eventually be in the past with those of us who have lived it as decades go by. That's why AIWFCIY is so important. AIWFCIY is bigger than Mariah herself. I doubt "I Will Always Love You", "My Heart Will On" and "Hero" will be a thing a hundred years from now. By then, she'll probably be the only diva of the past being played at Christmas time and her voice will make some people curious about her life and music. (Friday 29 September 2023; 17:12)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,589) by Edward from USA To be honest, I don't really care about that anymore like I used to. That record will be broken eventually, especially now that anybody can debut at number one, first was Mariah, then Ariana and now Drake. What none of them has is a song like "AIWFCIY". The "OSD" record was more important to me. Once "All I Want for Christmas Is You" becomes the longest running number one single on Billboard, now, that one will be tough to break. If OSD took 16 year, that one will take decades. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 14:09) this is a reply to message 103,582

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,582) by Randy from USA Should we be worried? We went through this a few years ago with Rihanna, but she has all but retired from music. Drake is cranking out songs and albums. I can definitely lob the Mariah criticism non fans give her at him. I can't name more than two of his number ones. He is tied with Madonna and ahead of Janet, Whitney and Stevie Wonder. I like Drake but his name does not belong in the same stratosphere with any of those four. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 04:33)

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,575) by Edward from USA How did you know? (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 01:58) this is a reply to message 103,573

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,573) by Bobby A from United States Are you talking about that "working the street" song with the great vocals and Price Sisters harmonies? (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 01:13)

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,571) by Edward from USA Rumor has it she has a phenomenal track from Daydream called "One Night". (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 00:55) this is a reply to message 103,570

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,570) by Stacey from USA I get a little giddy thinking about what MC may pull out of the vault for my beloved Daydream's 30th anniversary. (Tuesday 26 September 2023; 00:40)

Article: Mariah introduces 2 "new adopted family members" (103,541) by Edward from USA Mariah suffers from imposed torticollis since 2008. As for #dem-tits, that's the effect of the push-up bras. She should get smaller ones. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 13:57) this is a reply to message 103,540

Article: Mariah introduces 2 "new adopted family members" (103,540) by Andrew from the UK It is great to see Mariah looking thinner and healthier. Perhaps if she loses a bit more weight we will also see her head return to its normal angle on her neck. It is also great to see how much DemKids love DemKittens. And great that Mariah has finally started to put away DemTits. Gay or straight I think everyone can agree they've seen enough of them. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 09:26)

Fandom base (103,534) by Edward from USA Some will start thumb-lying to you. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 01:22) this is a reply to message 103,532

Fandom base (103,532) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I'm a male and straight. Give this message a thumb up if you're also a male and straight. (Tuesday 19 September 2023; 00:40)

Something's going on behind the scenes (103,499) by Edward from USA I also noticed that. She sounds and looks a little odd, but it is what it is, probably she was medicated. (Friday 15 September 2023; 20:12) this is a reply to message 103,498

Something's going on behind the scenes (103,498) by Brandon from USA While I'm enjoying this moment of MB30, I hate to be a negative Nancy, but did MC seem a bit "medicated" in those videos? She looked beautiful but something seemed a little bit off to me. I can't put my finger on it. I'm a very long time fan and can notice when she's a little different and there was something interesting going on here. Plus she's pretty much been MIA for a while. Maybe it's just me. Let me know what you guys think. (Friday 15 September 2023; 17:52)

Why is Mariah's not releasing more albums? (103,492) by Edward from USA I think she's referring to Glitter and Tennessee which would've contained "Help Me Make It" and "Andy's Theme" had it been released. (Friday 15 September 2023; 01:16) this is a reply to message 103,491

Why is Mariah's not releasing more albums? (103,491) by Andrew from the UK Two soundtrack albums? Name one. (Friday 15 September 2023; 00:16)

All I Live For (103,482) by Edward from USA That's what I think. That whistle at the end of the short version seems to have been recorded for the Rarities. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 13:59) this is a reply to message 103,474

All I Live For (103,474) by Andrew from the UK Apologies if this has already been discussed and deliberated but it's driving me a little insane: "No I would never play around" in the extended version sounds like The Rarities vocal with the word "around" different as if Mariah has taken the Rarities version and spliced it at that point. The extended version goes up on the word around and it doesn't flow like a phrase. I'm very confused: did Mariah condense the extended version to make a short version for The Rarities or - I'm a bit lost as to what I am hearing and what the differences are. Has anyone got this? (Thursday 14 September 2023; 06:17)

MB30 (103,466) by Edward from USA While Daydream and Music Box were both certified Diamond two and three years after their releases respectively, the former scored another platinum certification in 2022. Music Box sold more worldwide, but Daydream has sold more here in the US. The expectation with Daydream after Music Box were very high and she delivered. So, I think there was Mariah Mania worldwide from Music Box until Butterfly. (Wednesday 13 September 2023; 17:27) this is a reply to message 103,465

MB30 (103,465) by MusicfanJ from Germany Except of Daydream. There was Mariah mania all over the globe. I will never forget. (Wednesday 13 September 2023; 11:39)

AYNAF Extended Version (103,439) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, it's just the same song on the album but a little longer. It's not a different take. (Monday 11 September 2023; 15:08) this is a reply to message 103,432

AYNAF Extended Version (103,432) by Bobby A from United States This is the gospel version that never made it on the album. This version was probably recorded first. Then one day in the studio she realized it was too gospel for the album. Tommy probably helped her decide too. Music Box the album is a very orchestrated piece of art. The mixes and song choices were carefully thought about to make a cohesive album. This is really why every song flowed into each other like a woven piece of cloth. It's not by coincidence that Music Box is her biggest selling album. Tommy was not going to let MC's third album be subjected to the criticism and low sales like Emotions. (Monday 11 September 2023; 04:39)

Music Box - 30th anniversary (103,429) by Edward from USA I'm as excited about AILF as if I had never listened to it before. I always felt there was something missing, but now it is just perfect. I'm also enjoying ATYNAF extended. There doesn't seem to be any unreleased tracks from the Butterfly and the Rainbow sessions, but I think she still has material from Mariah Carey, Emotions, Music Box, Daydream and Glitter,. I think we're getting new music next year. (Monday 11 September 2023; 00:41) this is a reply to message 103,425

Music Box - 30th anniversary (103,425) by Bobby A from United States It really did feel good last week with announcement. It was a kid getting a new toy on Christmas day. MC spoiled us with a new album every two years in the 90s. We are not accustomed to long periods of time between albums. (Sunday 10 September 2023; 23:21)

Working Hard (Terry Hunter Remix) (103,394) by Edward from USA Working Hard Remix is on fire. I prefer it over the original. I had a dream that Mariah had released the Papua New Guinea version of MB30 CD1 with "Randy's Theme" at the end. One can have a "Right to Dream". (Saturday 9 September 2023; 17:29)

Workin Hard x My Prayer x All I Live For x Hero 09 (103,393) by Edward from USA The same sentiment here. "All I Live For Extended" is just brilliant. I don't know why she cut it off and put that short lived whistle at the end on "The Rarities". "My Prayer" was executed beautifully, vocally and emotionally, but I can understand why "Without You" was chosen, it sounds more current even today. As for "Working Hard", I'm still getting used to it, but I like it. Obviously I had to replace "All I Live For" with the extended version on "The Rarities", what a difference. (Saturday 9 September 2023; 17:15) this is a reply to message 103,389

Workin Hard x My Prayer x All I Live For x Hero 09 (103,389) by Andrew from the UK Many listens in and I'm won over. They're bloody brilliant. Even - and I never thought I'd say this - Hero (2009). It's like rediscovering Mariah Carey all over again. (Saturday 9 September 2023; 09:58)

It's here (103,359) by Edward from USA How so? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19) this is a reply to message 103,356

It's here (103,356) by Jamie from UK Love My Prayer great vocals. The vocals on All I Live For are better than on the Rarities too. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:15)

It's here (103,358) by Edward from USA Is My Prayers a cover as we speculated? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19) this is a reply to message 103,357

It's here (103,357) by Jamie from UK Hahaha yes thank God lol. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:15)

It's here (103,355) by Edward from USA Does iTunes still exist? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:13) this is a reply to message 103,352

It's here (103,352) by Jamie from UK Seems it's on Spotify here too, I don't have it though so will wait for iTunes (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:43)

It's here (103,354) by Edward from USA Is it a cover? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:11) this is a reply to message 103,353

It's here (103,353) by Bill from the UK Workin' Hard is phenomenal, and I have no words for My Prayer. I am crying, her voice is sensational. How, how has this stayed locked up for 30 years? Oh Mariah I love you so much. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:05)

It's here (103,351) by Edward from USA Tony is in Norway, he's already listening. (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:38) this is a reply to message 103,349

It's here (103,349) by Jamie from UK Not here it's not (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:25)

It's here (103,348) by Edward from USA What, when, where? (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:23) this is a reply to message 103,347

It's here (103,347) by TJ from Norway Finally. (Friday 8 September 2023; 00:18)

Music Box 30th Anniversary (103,329) by Edward from USA Hard copy but also digital. So, most likely it will be on all the streaming platforms. (Thursday 7 September 2023; 01:21) this is a reply to message 103,327

Music Box 30th Anniversary (103,327) by Andrew from the UK Sorry, CD3? So it's only on hardcopy? (Thursday 7 September 2023; 00:50)

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