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Ardis Logic from Earth (55,422) by Giovanni from USA Easy, "Anytime you a friend". (Thursday 23 July 2015; 19:36)

Only 1 MC song (55,421) by Mike from FL, USA Mine would probably be "I still believe/pure imagination" remix. This song has never gotten old to me. First runner up would be "Fly like a bird". (Thursday 23 July 2015; 18:47)

James and Mariah (55,420) by Ardis Logic from Earth Sitting in a tree K I S S I N G. "She's got a new boyfriend. Loverboy." Yeah ok, just being playful. So it must be pretty serious between those two if she is dedicating songs to him. Plus she said he was in her heart. Wow. That's awesome. I am so happy for her. (Thursday 23 July 2015; 18:35)

Sex on Mondays only (55,419) by Ardis Logic from Earth Seriously? Ok this one made me literally laugh out loud. There is no way this can be true, right? For one, when you have a new love in your life, things are usually very hot and heavy. We're talking everyday, every night, sex all the time (for most people). Plus MC is an older woman, it's said that the closer a woman gets to 40, that her sex drive increases. I think MC is a hot tamale. This one can't be true. Can it? (Thursday 23 July 2015; 18:32)

Only 1 song (55,418) by NHYTG from nyc That's an easy one: My All, it's my all-time favorite song, still gives me chills after all these years. (Thursday 23 July 2015; 17:33)

Only 1 MC song (55,417) by Ardis Logic from Earth If you had to pick only 1 song of Mariah's to listen to the rest of your life, what song would that be? I know this is a very hard choice, but it's fun. I would have to say that I would want to hear "Daydream Interlude (Fantasy Sweet Dub Mix)" from the Daydream album for the rest of my life. I have always gone back to the song, and I never get tired of it. It gives me a feeling like I am free. It feels so positive and sexy. It has beautiful high notes in it, and just has an awesome vibe about it. I love that song so much. I will probably change my mind later but as of now that is the song I would pick. Ok your turn. (Thursday 23 July 2015; 15:58)

Bill (55,416) by Licia from USA Never Forget You is my absolute favorite from Music Box. Out of the three songs I still listen to off this album this is my number 1. It's a just a beautiful song. I also never understood why they didn't work together a lot more or why they never did a duet. I need a proper duet. Not just him singing background for her or her singing background for him. Mariah, Babyface, and their people need to work this out. Lol. I never knew he worked with her on Melt Away. Thanks for that little tid bit of info. (Thursday 23 July 2015; 10:53)

MV "Vision of love" v3? (55,415) by Warrior Butterfly from USA I was on discogs.com and ran across something intriguing under the VOL tab: Vision Of Love (version 3) ?(Umatic, single, promo, PAL) I opened the tab and what looks like a VHS has a label on it that reads: Columbia Records Mariah Carey "Vision Of Love" Version 3 MC-VOL-V3-S-061190 3:34 #1505822DS 6/18/1990 Makes me wounder if the date printed is when it was supposed to primer. I googled the address for fun and I can't tell if that is where VOL might have been filmed or maybe the building had different life and used to be a editing company. Here's the link. (Thursday 23 July 2015; 10:15)

7/22/2015 concert attendance (55,414) by Leigh from USA Apparently James and Brett are both at her concert tonight. He's back. (Thursday 23 July 2015; 6:30)

Kylie Minogue hates Mariah? (55,413) by Ty from USA Why on earth would Kylie give an interview and say she hates Mariah? (Thursday 23 July 2015; 2:55)

The comeback (55,412) by Lee TS from USA She handled that so humbly that it was disgusting. It was almost like she was apologizing for it like, "Oops I'm sorry." Even during that one interview with I think his name was Tigger or Tiger on BET when he was baiting her to say something. The closest thing was probably her saying she didn't know where she went but if they want to call it a comeback. I really want to see her on top again, I totally took TEOM for granted. I didn't think it was that big of a deal and of course she would be #1, where else would she be? Even when #Beautiful peaked at #15 and doing over one million I felt it failed. But now when all we can get is a debut on somewhere in the mid 80's I'm like woah. I think now if we can get a hit song we would be more appreciative. I think Mariah would definitely be able to enjoy it more. I remember going to TAOM concert and sat next to this little girl who was probably like 8 years old at the time. I think the only song she knew was WBT and I remember her telling me how she loves Mariah and thought she was so pretty. I want that to happen again where young fans learn about her because they discovered Mariah themselves, not by parents forcing Mariah down their throats. I'm sure there are lamb parents out there who only allows Mariah to be played. I never really cared for or knew Cher until Believe came along. I hope Mariah gets her Believe moment. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 23:25)

Ugh correction (55,411) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I meant "that's not to say that she was not gorgeous in other eras too". Oh and the "video shots" I was talking about were not only the music videos but the interviews and appearances she made during that time. For me the first cringe worthy MC video was "Loverboy". I can't deal with those kaleidoscope shots and those short shorts with her bum hanging out. But she looked great regardless. But I did cringe. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 23:04)

Lee Ts (55,410) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Although Mariah is always beautiful and sexy, if I had to pick one era where she was at the most gorgeous, I think it would be the "Butterfly" era. That's not to say that she was gorgeous in other eras too, but her photos from "Butterfly" era and her video shots were extremely gorgeous. Everything was perfect. The hairstyle, the hair color (the gorgeous honey blonde), the sexy yet cute/classy dresses. I laughed at your comment about cringing at "Heartbreaker". I love that video and I didn't really find it vulgar, for me it was very cute with the pink crochet top and the cute signature "rainbow" era hairstyle (lose curls with a clip on the side) but I do remember them boobies swinging around on the screen haha. The video for "Honey" was hot tamale. I vote for a Honey 2.0, now that Mariah is back in that bodysuit for her Vegas shows. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 22:41)

LC / Mimi L. / Harper's (55,409) by Lee TS from USA Oh wow that sounds ton of exciting. Yeah I was thinking of Marilyn and that would totally bore me. I think Mariah has kind of hit the limit with paying homage to the beauty icon. Roe can play the baby white grand piano to the tune of I Still Believe in the designated bathroom in her penthouse. Enough. We need more different visuals from her than the usual. Something she can definitely take note from Beyonce and JLo who aren't afraid to ugly it up. So I was watching all the rare clips from the AP channel and Mariah was such a babe. At the peak of her beauty she was so, ok going to sound vulgar, but she was oh so bangable. Not that she's my cup of tea but what a shame she was such a prude. I would be dating all the boys in the land haha. I never thought I would actually say this but I want her to feel her sexy again and show the body in them skimpy outfits, whereas I always wanted her to cover up and be more ladylike as a kid. I remember cringing when watching Heartbreaker and that video today is nothing but tamed. My how things have changed. I still remember my cousin's girlfriend screaming slut slurs when Honey was playing on TV and I felt so ashamed. Anyway, I hope the Bazaar shoot turns out amazing. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 22:07)

"Music Box" (55,408) by Ardis Logic from Earth I totally agree with you Bill. I love "Music Box". The whole album is a masterpiece. So many amazing songs on there. Not to mention, there are songs on that album that brought me, and so many other Mariah fans, comfort during hard times. That album is so special. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 21:50)

Harper's Bazaar (55,407) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I too heard that the shoot is inspired by a famous painting and that it involves a swing and that Victorian era undergarments. I am actually excited about the shoot. It sounds like something Mariah never did before. We know the usual Mariah poses. One hand up (a la TEOM, E=MC2), the close up and parted lips (CB, Daydream and MIAM deluxe and Japan editions), both hands up (Rainbow, MIAM standard edition) and so on. So I am thrilled for a more artistic shoot. I would prefer something other than Marilyn because Mariah has paid homage to Marilyn directly or indirectly multiple times. I am really excited for this project. I have always wanted Mariah in HB, Vogue and Vanity Fair. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 20:48)

Mimi L. / Lee TS (55,406) by LC from USA Thanks, Mimi L., I agree with everything you said. That comment was definitely blown out of proportion, but I see why people would see at as offensive. Especially with Mariah's obsession with being "eternally 12" lol. Also, I think Katy and John were doing a radio interview when Katy said their duet was inspired by "Mariah's laugh at the end of her songs in 1990" which I think refers to Emotions, with Mariah's laugh after the iconic whistle riff. And thank you for the polite response, as well. You have always been a great poster and I always love to read what you have to say. Also, Lee TS, I'm assuming you think Mariah is going to portray Marilyn Monroe, right? I thought so too. However, there was a video interview posted while Mariah was in Paris of the photographer speaking about the shoot. I don't speak French at all and got this rough translation from someone else, but he said that it was inspired by "The Swing", which is that famous painting of the woman on the swing in the huge pink dress and sort of showing her undergarments. He said it was because that's the kind of sexiness and playfulness Mariah evokes. I hope someone who speaks French can help us with this. He even shows a rough sketch of the shoot, and it definitely is inspired by that 18th century beauty. This definitely will be different and not the typical Mariah beauty shot. It's Harper's Bazaar. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 20:18)

Never Forget You / Babyface (55,405) by Bill from the UK I have been listening to Music Box lately, specifically Never Forget You. What a gem of a track this is. I've never understood why MC and Babyface have not worked together more than the handful of times they have. Each collaboration has been magic. Melt Away, When You Believe, Every Time I Close My Eyes. Beautiful, elegant, classy numbers and real jewels in Mariah's crown. Never Forget You is just so mesmeric. The silky, syrupy production, those glorious tones that Mariah and Babyface's vocals make on the chorus together, the sad and heart felt message, and of course those incomparable runs and ad-libs Mariah goes into at the bridge's end and beyond. It's a song that I never want to end and a real highlight of the album. I hope they work together again soon. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 19:58)

Buzzfeed article (55,404) by Jono from USA Here's a fun poll on your favorite album by your favorite singer(s). Love that they used a very famous Mariah phrase. Check it out. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 18:14)

Other fav artists / latest live performance (55,403) by Lara from Middle East Savage Garden, The Corrs and Matchbox Twenty. I loved to listen to those artists (beside Mariah) when I started to listen to English songs. I loved Destiny's Child and early Beyonce, now I enjoy Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars and Adele. The last videos posted from her Vegas show are amazing. I guess that vacation was really helpful in lifting her spirits. She was just wow. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 16:45)

MC setlist (55,402) by Willyc95 from United States I love Mariah, but I hope when she goes on tour again she revamps her setlist. I love all her songs, but I must say Honey, Heartbreaker, Touch My Body, Emotions, etc. have become a little played out. They're still great songs but I'd like to see her perform some of her more lesser known songs. For example: Say somethin' Camouflage Faded Crybaby Alone in love You got me Lead the way Languishing I wish you well Underneath the stars Anytime you need a friend She has so many amazing songs, and I just wish she "refresh" her setlist more often. I feel like she sings the same ones at every appearance. What are your thoughts, and what songs would you like for her to perform in the future? (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 15:20)

Re: vocal agility / coloratura (55,401) by Stella Lewis from USA Some great examples: The ending of Vanishing live rehearsal where she transitioned from a belt to a whistle note The ending of If It's Over (Grammy performance). The Scat towards the end of Anytime You Need A Friend remix (just amazing). Climax belt of Melt Away (baby iiiiiii). Climax of Hero live MSG (when her belts are even higher than the recorded version). Live 96' performances of VOL in Rotterdam and Tokyo Dome, her melisma in the word "all" in the ending climax. The Rotterdam one completely floored me. Hope this helps. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 14:56)

Harper's Bazaar (55,400) by Lee TS from USA Any guesses which historical figure/legend Mariah will transform into? Too easy. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 9:20)

Mariah's insane vocal agility and coloratura examples (55,399) by Tyler from USA What do you guys think are Mariah's absolute greatest vocal performances that best showcase her vocal agility (live and studio)? You know, one's with 1) the hardest and most complex runs, riffs and melisma and vocal climaxes and 2) one's where she's just going all out and straight sangin' and/or taking it to church. I'm planning on making a showcase on YouTube for it. (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 7:48)

Fave artists other than Mariah (55,398) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I listen to a lot, but these are those who are on constant heavy rotation: Male: Stevie Wonder - genius; end of discussion Michael Jackson - no explanation needed Marvin Gaye - passion personified George Michael - most soothing breathy vocals Robin Thicke - best falsetto in the biz Michael Buble - best classical crooner of this generation John Legend - sexy rich, husky tone John Mayer - classic example of image overshadowing talent Jason Mraz - clever and stylistically complex Nathan Sykes - could be much bigger if he is only paid more attention Female: Janet Jackson - most sensual voice out there Madonna - paved the way for every imaginable current female artist Kylie Minogue - underrated albeit uber likeable Sade - most instantly recognizable unique voice Corinne Drewery (Swing Out Sister) - modern Dusty Springfield Amy Winehouse - gone way too soon Brandy - intriguing mixture of warm and cold, hard and soft Lady GaGa - electro or jazz, still a great vocalist JoJo - should be bigger than most current female stars Chrisette Michele - another great talent who's unfortunately still low profile Karen Carpenter - unmatched clear, mature tone Corinne Bailey Rae - honey-dipped voice Kimbra - creates "panoramic" sounds (Wednesday 22 July 2015; 3:19)

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