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Kelly and Michael (53,665) by B from USA Mariah slayed vocally. Kelly and Michael calling Mariah a queen made my morning. Respect. (Friday 22 May 2015; 15:42)

VOL / Infinity - Disney (53,664) by ktktkt from Philippines She sounded great and also she did the whistle/head voice twice. (Friday 22 May 2015; 14:59)

Trish / thoughts (53,663) by clueey23 from USA Hey. I was at the 5/20 show. MC was great. Thank God I Found You was my favorite performance. That stripped down arrangement with just the vocal and piano took the song to another level. Like a vocal testimony that took me to church. This version of the song brought me to tears the other night. But it was kinda lame about texting to get a copy of the track for free though. Anywho, I am very happy with this promotional season. I like the fact that my favorite is still very much relevant 25 years after her debut. My girlfriend went to the show with me and she said she now understands why I love MC. She said she seems just like a really talented wealthy diva that is more down to earth than what she would've thought. My girl is also mixed so she was telling me the impact MC had on her growing up, truly something special to bond over MC with your better half. Lol. (Friday 22 May 2015; 14:30)

Emotions (53,662) by Bino from Has anyone seen this performance? She failed to hit the rest of the whistle notes (see how she changed the failed whistle part to "high in the sky"). Great clarity and tone, she was simply divine here. After all these years, she still amazes me. (Friday 22 May 2015; 13:14)

A revisit of this Hero performance (53,661) by Lee TS from USA I don't know if many lambs have seen this performance but I love this. Her performing Hero on Jay Leno way back when. I've never seen this until like yesterday and it's pure perfection. This is one of those where she can just stand there and sing but not stiffed and awkward. (Friday 22 May 2015; 12:53)

Watch this Lambily (53,660) by M from UK Hey Lambily, peep this new video of a YouTuber called Flannibal unboxing Mariah's new #1's album. He is incredibly complimentary and hilarious. I love it. Support fellow lambs. (Friday 22 May 2015; 11:55)

Top 3 #1s (53,659) by TheOne from Philippines 1) Vision of Love - I think this is one of her most mature songs because of its content. I still can't believe how mature she was at the age 20. 2) Fantasy - This is her most uplifting song IMO. Whenever I listen to it, I feel happy and great. This song does not get old and I think it would still rock the charts if it's released today. 3) Hero - This is one of her most iconic songs. This songs helped me through a lot of things. When I'm depressed or discouraged, I always play this song. I still can't believe that Gloria Estefan should've sung this instead of her. (Friday 22 May 2015; 8:51)

Vegas concert / Thank God I Found You (53,658) by Trish from USA I got to see the show on Wednesday 5/20, and overall I loved it because I loved hearing some of the older songs live, but I do have a gripe. No, not about her voice which still brings me to tears, but about Thank God I Found You. Mariah stripped it down and sang with just her and the piano (something she doesn't do *nearly* enough anymore) and it was breathtaking. My problem is she basically only sang the chorus and told the audience they were still working it out, but we could download it for free if we sent a text to some #. Huh? I dropped $250 on my ticket, $600 on travel and you haven't worked out how to perform one of the songs in the show? What fan needs a free album version of TGIFY? And how hard would it be to rework it in to a solo for your concert? I felt slighted. (Friday 22 May 2015; 8:43)

#1 To Infinity is still doing well Internationally (53,657) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA I am pleased with international fans and their response to this album. Music sales might be nothing now in the USA but international countries tend to still buy albums. People or haters say Mariah is not a global artist but how can you explain this consistent effort with no promotion in these countries for almost 5 straight days. The United Kingdom and Japans' cosistency are huge for this album. She is now starting to impact European countries. Kworb album: #1 to Infinity #2 Nigeria #3 Taiwan #4 Hong Kong #4 Turkmenistan #5 Botswana #6 Indonesia #6 Japan #6 United Arab Emirates #9 Egypt #9 Malaysia #9 Singapore #9 Vietnam #10 South Africa #11 Namibia #12 Bulgaria #13 United Kingdom #13 Italy #14 Turkey #16 Kazakhstan #16 Sri Lanka #16 Zimbabwe #18 Macau #18 Trinidad and Tobago #19 Qatar #21 Azerbaijan #21 Cayman Islands #21 Saudi Arabia #27 Finland #27 Israel #27 Mauritius #27 Spain #27 Thailand #29 Chile #29 Norway (Friday 22 May 2015; 8:33)

So I just had a thought (53,656) by Amber C from USA I haven't been on here in ages. Anyway does anyone else recall the article written about a certain artist who stole material or ideas from Mariah? I don't want to accuse anyone, but here is just a beginning of a theory: Remember when Me. I am Mariah came out, and Beyonce fans asked why Mariah would use a title so close to I Am... Sasha Fierce. Well it just dawned on me that the title isn't the only similarity. Also the album covers are very similar. I don't think Mariah did this unintentionally at all. I'm not saying Mariah stole the idea, I'm saying Mariah did what she did on her album cover and album name to make it clear that she knows who stole her intellectual property. To me Beyonce was the first person that popped up in my head when Mariah was going on about stolen ideas. Mariah even had her ring on the same hand that Bey's bracelet is, but that's not where M wears the ring. (Friday 22 May 2015; 7:53)

My top 3 #1s (53,655) by JCS from United States Vision Of Love - When I first heard this song, I thought it was Whitney Houston. And then I realized it wasn't. I still knew this girl was special and gonna change the game. Hero - It's a special song. Great message for confidence and self esteem. Emotions - That voice, that range, that power. Such a fun uptempo song to play while driving around. And I love that these songs are not break-up songs. All very positive. (Friday 22 May 2015; 7:48)

Another vocal prime? (53,654) by TheOne from Philippines Guess who's back in the motherchuckin house? (Sings Heartbreaker Remix.) Lol this video is giving me life. She can still sing her original adlibs with such "ease". She definitely got rid of the nasal part of her voice and reveals her deeper tone that makes VOL sounds soulful. Good job Mariah. (Friday 22 May 2015; 7:22)

Butterfly (53,653) by Darryle from USA I love this album so much. Every time I listen to it I feel like I'm rediscovering it for the first time. It truly is Mariah's magnum opus. (Friday 22 May 2015; 5:31)

Top 3 (53,652) by Darryle from USA 1. We Belong Together: This was the first Mariah song I ever heard. I have so many memories attached to it. I've been listening to the song since I was 5 and I never tire of it. 2. Heartbreaker: Everything about this song is perfect. I love the layering and phrasing. The video is super fun and cute. Who doesn't love animated Mariah? 3.Vision of Love. Classic. This is probably the most defining song of Mariah's career. It doesn't get better than this. It's got low notes, high notes, belts, and growls. Everything from the intro to the anticipation that builds waiting for her to belt that last note makes it absolutely amazing. (Friday 22 May 2015; 5:24)

I have been trying all day (53,650) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada To narrow down to 3 #1's. I'm finding it a nearly impossible task. (lol) Mariah and her music are such an influence on my life. I don't think I could pick just 3. Might sound like a cop out, but it's not I promise. I love so many of her songs for different reasons. Vision Of Love would be there. I literally bought a tape of her debut album right after it came out because I heard her on the radio. She blew me away and ever since I've enjoyed concert specials, interviews, CD singles with remixes. My All (see my username) and as for the third I literally can't decide. Everytime I try it's like "But what about that song? Or that song?" (lol) (Friday 22 May 2015; 5:00)

Umbrealla holder (53,649) by Lee TS from USA I believe that's her makeup artist who doesn't paint her well. (Friday 22 May 2015; 2:41)

For the record (53,642) by Marcel from Looneyville (53,648) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Why the false anecdotes? Walter didn't write Love Takes Time, he only produced it. Mariah wrote it with Ben Margulies while they were still collaborating, before it was discovered he'd essentially enslaved her by contract. Also, it's 100% more likely M who was responsible for plucking Walter from obscurity. Just because Tommy Mottola likes to be in control and give the impression that he's the genius by always making the calls to reach out doesn't mean it didn't come from Mariah. Notice how by Emotions none of the co-writers/producers from the debut except Walter survived. If it weren't for Ben's rapaciousness M would have remained loyal to him and Walter wouldn't have ever been a part of Mariah's music in the way he later became. Well, for someone who didn't co-write IDWC both MC and Narrada Michael Walden have a funny way of showing it. Kelly Price was a backup singer for Mariah many a time but she is only credited as a featured artist on the TTR remix. Walter's a glorified transcriber in my book of Mariah and he shouldn't have recieved half the credit he got. If he was a real 50/50 contributor he would have been as successful as Diane Warren, David Foster, Jermaine Dupri, and his team with other artists. I mean, the man thinks emblazoned is a word MC made up. Meanwhile he's credited as songwriter on My All? It's pretty obvious he was given credit for even just breathing. He should go write songs with BM, maybe he can get him to finally smile like he won the lotto. (Friday 22 May 2015; 1:39)

Walter / I Don't Wanna Cry (53,647) by Bill from the UK I thought Mariah and Narada wrote the song, because Mariah once eluded to it not being a very pleasant experience. She's not written with him since and their collaboration was just to get some big names on the record. I understood that Walter produced the song, as he was Narada's protege at the time, but received no production credits (they went to Narada), and instead Tommy made it up to him by signing him to Sony as a writer/producer and paired him all of their top artists. (Friday 22 May 2015; 0:04)

EU booklet (53,646) by Bill from the UK So does anybody else's booklet on the EU edition cut off the lyrics to "We Belong Together" after "I'm tryin' (to keep it together)"? Pretty horrific oversight from whoever signed off the proofs. I hope later pressings correct it. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 23:57)

#1's (53,645) by Antonio from Spain 1. Vision of Love. The introduction, the vibe, the vocals, the first single. Heaven. 2. Honey. Such a good song. Five delicious minutes. Sexy, classy, flirty. Great video. 3. Against All Odds. UK #1, beautiful song. Definitely in my top 5 Mariah songs. She sings it with so much feeling. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 23:29)

My top 3 (53,644) by Tiina from Finland 1. Vision Of Love. The easiest to pick and the most obvious choice for me. I've said it before but I feel very close to VOL. It's a spiritual experience for me. I also think it's still one of the best songs she's ever written. All that maturity blows me away. What an entrance, dahling. Vocally it's one of the most challenging songs to sing because you need the range, elasticity and power yet you gotta keep it soulful and use breathy tones, which she does so effortlessly. Pure gold. VOL is Mariah's Bohemian Rhapsody. 2. Always Be My Baby. Mid-tempo ballad perfection with a wonderful hook and a joyous melody that sticks with you. Simply stunning vocals, her buttery tone sounds so good. Very smart approach too, those melismas have generations of singers studying them. A song she wrote with Dupri, merging pop and r'n'b. 3. We Belong Together. Another Carey/Dupri collabo blending pop and r'b'n. I actually may love DFAU more but had to pick WBT as it's so important to her career. A defining moment. And because it's a damn great composition, the number 1 song of the last decade. I remember when I wasn't yet a lamb but was hooked on watching Mariah on YT. I played WBT over and over again. It wasn't what I was used to listening but I simply couldn't deny how good it was, it broke barriers for me. The lyrics are some of her best and the vocals are epic, showcasing her whispery falsetto (love the phrasing) and her higher belting range. New classic. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 23:05)

Top 3 #1's (53,643) by Musti from UK 1) Heartbreaker - I don't care much for the original version. The DJ Clue Remix however is her hottest uptempo song ever, in my opinion. I love Da Brat and Missy's parts as well. The whole song has a fun element yet it's heartbreaking at the same time. It's also slightly higher than the original version. Love the whistle. 2) Honey - This song is pure awakening. I don't see it just as an "I feel sexy" number, though it truly does scream sexy. It's very empowering. Funny enough, this song helped keep me positive at the end of a long term relationship. I love how the colour of her voice shifts from determined to yearning and wraps up happy. 3) We Belong Together - Besides the fact that it's an absolutely gorgeous song, we were able to witness Mariah becoming popular again because of it. Since CTTA in 2000, times had become very tough not just for Mariah but also for the lambily. Just as we were about to lose all hope for commercial success, this song arrived and changed the game. We were all so damn proud. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 23:01)

Patti and MC? (53,642) by Marcel from Montréal, Canada I don't know if there is any bad feeling between them but I remember Patti once saying she doesn't drinks and doesn't like champagne and that Mariah kept on sending her bottles and bottles of it and jokingly asked her to please stop sending her alcohol. I gues it was on The Wendy Williams Show. Maybe Mariah didn't like those comments. Maybe I read too much as well between lines. On another matter, it is funny to me that MC says she co-wrote I Don't Wanna Cry with Narada when it's pretty well known the song was written by Walter A., and that that song was the reason why Walter called it quits with Narada (because Narada "stole" the song and gave Wallie no credit). Walter even mentioned he wrote it in LA while MC was in NY with Tommy recording the vocals to it. After that, Tommy offered Walter the opportunity to start as a solo writer and producer if he would be able to write a monster-hit-song for Mariah in just two days and so he wrote Love Takes Time and Tommy was so impressed by his work and asked MC to get into the studio and lay the vocals and stopped the printing of the album to now include it as the 11th track and also hired him to write primarly for Mariah and other grade A acts from Sony. Mariah tends to always ignore Walter since 1997 which to me is pretty sad. Anyway, great song no matter if MC doesn't acknowledges Walter for all of his hard work for her. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 22:17)

My top 3 number ones (53,641) by George Golden from UK 1. Hero - Her signature song. The song that made her a megastar. Need I say more? 2. We belong together - Her comeback track and my, what a comeback. 3. One sweet day - The longest running number one single in history. The way her voice blends with the boys was just heaven. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 21:42)

Top 3 #1s (53,640) by Will from England #1 Without You - A UK #1 so I'm including it in my list. This was the very first Mariah Carey song that I ever heard. And it still bewitches me every time. Her vocals and her runs are perfect, and I'm still left in awe whenever I hear it. #2 Don't Forget About Us - I love the background vocals on this song, they're so hypnotic. Also, I love the sass she puts into the little rap, then all the belting and high notes that follow. #3 Touch My Body - This was released around the time I really began to discover Mariah's catalogue, and finding out who she was as a singer and songwriter. I began to connect with her, her story, her lyrics and it began a healing process for me. Also, it holds special memories around that time that I fondly remember. So, not the actual song, but what it represents for me. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 21:22)

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