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Make It Happen live performances (108,149) by BFF from United States

There were some really great performances of "Make it Happen" on various stops of the Butterfly, Rainbow, and Charmbracelet world tours. It would be hard for me to choose one. I think the song became much more dynamic when she and the singers added the "Don't Let Go" chants near the end. Live performances of "Make it Happen" are vastly superior to the studio version for this reason.
(Sunday 9 February 2025; 14:18)


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Make It Happen live performances (108,148) by Jamie from UK

Definitely from Proctors Theatre. I like when she sits down on the stage and talks to the audience. So pure and wholesome and least affected.
(Sunday 9 February 2025; 13:52)


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Make It Happen live performances (108,147) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

My favorite live performance of Make it Happen, which is also my favorite live performance overall, I have watched it almost every day the past 25 years, it gives me chills every time, is from "Fantasy: Live at Madison Square Garden". It's my go to song for getting through life.

(Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:42)


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Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines

Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection.

How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years?
(Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Barbra and Mariah (108,145) by BFF from United States

My only problem with the Streisand comparison is that Streisand does not write or produce like Mariah does. It's very easy to produce multiple albums a year when other people hand you songs to record.

Some singer-songwriters take long breaks between albums. Mariah's probably one of the few "pop/soul" singers who also writes/produces.

She is definitely overdue for a new album, but maybe Mariah has writer's block or has scrapped and started/restarted material that didn't feel right. I know Jewel said she often takes long breaks between albums because she needs new experiences to draw from.
(Saturday 8 February 2025; 22:34)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,144) by Edward from USA

I've already turned orange. Go figure.

(Saturday 8 February 2025; 17:38)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,143) by Edward from USA

Oh, please, stop acting like a victimized version of Mary Poppins. We all know the rules, and Eric has been more than fair to everyone here. Just be creative. I, for instance, use "effing" instead of dropping the actual Fbbomb. So don't be oversensitive, nobody is out there to get you. If you don't post much this year, that would leave only Robert-Anthony with unwavered positiviness here. Don't you dare.

I've already forgiven you for not sparing me the tired "She's a mother now".

(Saturday 8 February 2025; 17:37)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,142) by Bobby A from United States

How can we get MC's attention by asking her to give us her plans for MC16 this year? Maybe everyone should send her a tweet today and tomorrow at 12pm Eastern asking her to tell us. I am sure it will get her attention. I feel that she should let us know if it is going to happen this year. We deserve some new information. What does she have to lose after saying for 3 years that she has been working on new music? Like myself, I can tell everyone on the board or not on the board is growing impatient with MC16 being delayed year after year since 2022. It is like waiting for a pay raise after so many promises and you never see it on your paycheck.

(Saturday 8 February 2025; 14:36)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,141) by Jamie from UK

I'm tired of eating carrot. Give me the main meal.

(Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:30)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,140) by Edward from USA

Mariah is just 55. She doesn't have to release music that often, but at least a 6-track EP here and there would be appreciated. Nobody is being unreasonable.
(Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:04)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,139) by Libra Lamb from USA

I'm not going to post much this year, my stuff keeps getting censored. Y'all have fun.

(Saturday 8 February 2025; 12:00)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,138) by Libra Lamb from USA

But she's a mother now. [censored] Go Mariah. Duet or whatever we can get I'll be happy.
(Saturday 8 February 2025; 11:49)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,137) by Bobby A from United States

True. I have been saying today if MC doesn't release an album in 2025, then we are not getting one at all. Caution will be her last studio album.

(Saturday 8 February 2025; 04:34)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,136) by Edward from USA

Streisand has recorded twice as many albums and toured far more extensively than Mariah. Yet, even when she completely stopped touring, she never neglected her core fanbase. Since the 2000s, she hasn't gone more than a few years without releasing an album, and she's 83, for heaven's sake. From 1963 to 1967, and again in 1971, she was releasing two albums a year. That's dedication.

It's not that Mariah's lost her artistry, her heart is just not in it anymore. She reminds me of someone who was once deeply passionate about their career but eventually became content with stepping away. And that's fine, but at least be honest about it. Instead, she's spent the last six years dangling a fat carrot in front of us.

Where is the freaking music? And please, spare me the tired "she's a mother now" excuse.
(Saturday 8 February 2025; 02:16)


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Barbra and Mariah (108,135) by jaker20 from US

Barbra: 36 studio albums, 12 compilations, and 15 soundtracks

Mariah: 15 studio albums, 6 compilations. 0 soundtracks

Do you see where I'm going here? 2 years later, the album she's saying already have 5 songs done, and she still can't finish it. And now Barbra, who is 82 is releasing another album, while Mariah is doing Vegas with no new song, not even a collab, a remix, or anything.

It is so annoying that every single year, after very Christmas peaks, she can't come up with something, anything. Annoying and sad really. Forget voice or anything, I don't think she's got artistry left anymore tbh. Voice can be layered, remixed and be done with studio work. Artistry you can't, that's really what's she's lost.
(Friday 7 February 2025; 23:10)

Please (108,134) by Zachariah from Croatia

Let's just hope that the song will be good and not boring.
(Friday 7 February 2025; 11:58)


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Please (108,133) by Edward from USA

When Celine and Barbra recorded "Tell Him", Barbra was 55, same age as Mariah is now, but she gave Celine a run for her money. I know it's a different time and context, but I had hoped Mariah would be at a similar vocal level now. Given that Barbra is almost 83 and Mariah's voice is what it is, the duet will likely be very subdued. Let's hope for the best.

(Friday 7 February 2025; 04:51)


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Please (108,132) by Bobby A from United States

Her album is going to be filled with pop standards that will be radio friendly. I am thinking the Barbara/Mariah/Ariana duet will be radio friendly like her Tell Him duet with Celine.

(Friday 7 February 2025; 02:43)


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Please (108,131) by Edward from USA

I hope her duet with Barbra isn't similar to her duet with Tony Bennett "When Do The Bells Ring for Me".
(Thursday 6 February 2025; 14:01)

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,130) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I would love this too. But I think it would be a miracle. We will see.

(Thursday 6 February 2025; 11:55)


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Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,129) by Jamie from UK

My heart has lifted with this article. I so hope it pulls off.

(Thursday 6 February 2025; 10:26)


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Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,128) by Bobby A from United States

I am trying to imagine how a MC and Walter A. ballad would sound in 2025. So let's think back to their early ballads like Love Takes Time, So Blessed, Hero, Just To Hold You Once Again. Those songs would suit her current voice well. Here is my analysis of the four songs.

1. MC sings in a reserved way.
2. There are not a lot of riffs and runs.
3. She doesn't do any heavy and prolonged belting.
4. Walter A.'s chords and production would make music critics say MC is returning to her original form that gave her hits after hits.

Now if they did get back together for some songs on MC16, it would make 7 years of waiting for MC16 well worth it.

(Thursday 6 February 2025; 01:53)


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Article: Barbra Streisand new album will feature song with Mariah (108,127) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

I didn't see it coming either. We'll have to wait and see what it's about.
(Thursday 6 February 2025; 00:02)

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,126) by Jamie from UK

This would be amazing if Mariah and Walter could reunite. Maybe she's thinking if this is gonna be my last album, let's take it back to my roots.
(Wednesday 5 February 2025; 21:47)


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The Grammys and Mariah's residency (108,125) by Jono from USA

While I am a huge Beyonce fan as well, I think the issue should be with the Recording Academy and how they've wrongfully snubbed Mariah for so many years. I also think it's impossible for a show like the Grammys to ever make everybody happy because music tastes are so diverse that someone is always going to be upset. I take Beyonce's AOTY win as them making up for the past times she rightfully should've won. Whether or not you liked Cowboy Carter, you have to admit that it's extremely impressive, her previous album was a house record and this one is country. There is zero crossover with those two genres, so I think we need to give her credit that she's still challenging herself.

Now on to Mariah - I no longer watch videos of her shows, only because it's just a shell of who she is. I can tell her heart isn't in it anymore. She's always preferred the studio, so I'd rather her release new music rather than tour - although that's the way for musicians to make the big money nowadays. We know Mariah isn't a dancer, but at least she used to move around the stage and command the audience. I remember during the pandemic, Mariah said the extra time and rest let her voice heal, but I have yet to see proof of that outside of the studio. Still hoping for new music this year.
(Wednesday 5 February 2025; 18:03)

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