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I blame Mariah (50,567) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter For getting me into the habit of doing crazy (yet oh-so-awesome) hand movements every time I listen to her songs. It's not even intentional. It just happens so naturally. I love MC going crazy on stage, suddenly running around and as Jon put it, "punching a ghost" and all the moves. Jon I just want to say you gave me a good laugh and now I will always think of what you said every time I see those moves. Lol "handing out pancakes" what on earth? MC said she didn't realize at first she used to do that, but I think the hand gestures comes from the fact that she gets so into the song. (Monday 2 March 2015; 2:18)

Live, love, laugh (50,566) by Andrew from UK Best old school Mariah arm movement is in that video: at "You can find love". You wave the to the word "love" quickly then throw it down to the ground without even looking and move on to other words. Stupid word. Mariah's over you. She got some pointing to do. *sigh* Now it's just fiddle with ear-piece and look like you really need to get off stage for an alcoholic beverage. Or, if you start getting sweats, just have someone press play and f*ck off for one in the middle of the song. Lol you were with me up until that comment, right? Let's all go punch a ghost. (Monday 2 March 2015; 1:59)

Andrew (50,565) by Jon from Netherlands Early today I found out Celine Dion has been trying to shoot down God and Mariah is a ghostbuster. I had to laugh out loud. I searched YT for a good montage of hand movements but didn't find it. WBT at MTV comes to mind as a good example (restrained but awesome) but I've been wanting to share this video and is appropriate now because it showcases important moves including (but not limited to): "banging on the door", "I want you for the army", " British queen turbo wave" and the inevitable "handing out of pancakes to the audience" in the end. All of this is taking me back to when I started being a fan. I was blowned away. That CTTA at Divas Live was fierce and also had the badass raising of the eye brown warning you that you better not try to take it away from her because she will hunt you down. Gotta love Mariah. Just gotta love her. She does suck you in. Everybody should watch her performances. The world would be, in a matter of pie, filled with Mariah fans. (Monday 2 March 2015; 0:25)

Let me explain (50,564) by B from USA I had a video of Celine preforming MHWGO during which she strained to hit her last note, the note at the climax. I can't find it and the link didn't copy. (Monday 2 March 2015; 0:06)

Zach Braff (50,563) by Isiah from USA I thought this was interesting. Zach Braff worked on the set of Mariah Carey's videos. Here's a clip of him talking about "The Roof" shoot. (Monday 2 March 2015; 0:02)

Belts (50,562) by B from USA Celine's belts are strong and theatrical but Mariah's belts were clear and beautifully executed. I think Celine can sing. I even own Falling Into You. However, IMHO her voice is [censored]. (Monday 2 March 2015; 0:00)

Mariah's choreography (50,561) by 123 from USA Was someone mentioning this moment? I loved it when she just hopped up and ran. I love how dramatic she can be. It really sucks you in and you feel the song with her. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 20:24)

The Voice / Say Somethin' (50,560) by 123 from USA I love the video too. Paul Hunter always makes great Mariah videos ever since Honey and I love her chemistry with Pharrell. I secretly wanted them to date. The song is disappointing, however, had they released Jermaine's remix of the song and made a video as planned, it would have went number one. You cannot tell me that Mariah is not singing her butt off on that remix. I love it. Plus, they released FLAB and it was doing better than SS. If they weren't going to support SS they should have released Mine Again during that spring, it would have done well. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 20:00)

Trey Lorenz / Billy from Greece (50,559) by 123 from USA You are right, Trey's album does sound like a lost Mariah album. Trey's Make You Happy. To hear Mariah sing "Baby let me make it happen, take you riding in my caddy, if you want me you can have me, you can even call me daddy. Sweeter than a mutha, make never have another, freak you underneath the covers, I can make you happy. Mariah, you slipped this one underneath Tommy's nose. Lol I can't get enough of the hook." (Sunday 1 March 2015; 19:53)

Alabama Shakes (50,558) by whisperingmisunderstandings from USA Has anyone heard their new song "Gimme All Your Love"? If Mariah did a collab song with them it could be really awesome. Something in the vein of TEOM. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 18:58)

Let them eat pie (50,557) by Andrew from UK Think Twice, The Power Of Love, Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore, Because You Loved Me, All By Myself, River Deep, All Coming Back To Me Now, My Heart Will Go On, Immortality, I'm Your Angel, I'm Alive, A New Day, The Prayer. Probably sold as many, if not more, than Mariah. The comparison being made was the voice and the state of repair vs disrepair. Not even the most "positive" of MC fans can deny Celine is a global phenomenon in two languages and can still belt. She went MOR and planted her ass in Vegas. And did bloody well. And Mariah pursued urban chart success. But Celine kept much more vocal ability. Yes, this is a Mariah board. But let's not shut down little factoids like Celine Dion, whereas not to *so* many people's tastes (it really can be so cringe), is Mariah's longterm contemporary and an interesting comparison. Whereas the sound of the voice may not be as appealing to Mariah fans (for obvious reasons), I'm not sure anyone could outsing Celine. And even Mariah likes her. The "Celine called me" interview restored my hope that maybe Mariah can be friendly to other massive artists. I think she respects Celine for not having tried to imitate her. So yeah. Many, many famous songs. Ever mentioned what you think is a great Mariah song to someone and they reply with "never heard of it". I know, they're idiots. In fact, I'll leave it there. They're idiots. "Oh baby billing me it's only a matter of pie." (Sunday 1 March 2015; 18:27)

A stats nerd lies in me (50,555) by Bill from the UK We haven't had a list for a while (wink), so I thought I'd share something with you all. Below is a list of Mariah's UK top 40 singles in peak position order. Makes a good spotify play list. 1. Without you 1. Against all odds 2. I'll be there 2. All I want for Christmas is you 2. We belong together 3. Endless love 3. Always be my baby 3. Honey 3. I know what you want 4. Fantasy 4. Open arms 4. My all 4. When you believe 4. It's like that 5. Heartbreaker 5. Touch my body 6. One sweet day 7. Hero 8. Anytime you need a friend 8. Through the rain 9. Vision of love 9. Dreamlover 9. Get your number/Shake it off 10. Thank God I found you 11. Don't forget about us 12. Loverboy 16. I still believe 17. Emotions 17. Make it happen 17. Boy (I need you) 19. I want to know what love is 20. Can't let go 22. Butterfly 22. Beautiful 27. Say somethin' 30. Bye bye 32. Never too far/Don't stop 37. Love takes time 38. Someday (Sunday 1 March 2015; 17:58)

Favorite songs Mariah wrote with/for other artists and/or recorded by other artists (50,554) by Benjamin Fisher from United States 1. Trey Lorenz - Someone to Hold 2. 7 Mile - After 3. Allure - Head Over Heels 4. Allure - Last Chance 5. Trey Lorenz - Make You Happy 6. Faith Hill - Where Are You Christmas? 7. Valerie Pettiford - Lillie's Blues (Turn You Loose) 8. Trey Lorenz - Always in Love 9. Paul Robbins - I Pray In particular, I think that "Last Chance", "Head Over Heals", "After" and "Where Are You Christmas?" could have been massive if Mariah had saved them for herself. It makes me even more anxious to have a collective of B-sides because it's quite apparent she has at least a few albums worth of unreleased material. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 17:32)

How ironic, don't cha think? (50,553) by Ardis Logic from Earth I remember at the beginning of Nick and Mariah's relationship she released songs like "I Stay in Love" and "Bye Bye". Seems like the songs fit the situation more today then they did then. Just a random thought. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 15:40)

Last Kiss (50,552) by Norman from USA I just wanted to thank the webmaster for posting my super long rant and piecing it together for me after I tried posting it in 5 different segments. Oy. Billy from Greece: Thank you much. I'm always up for a good Mimi discussion, especially without the drama. RJJ12: You're absolutely right. She doesn't need an entirely commercial album to be successful. Her entire career pretty much proves that. I'm glad you liked the post, too. Thank you. Here's hoping everyone else is having a great weekend. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 13:23)

Abraham (50,551) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End There is now conclusion. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 12:03)

We are Lambily (50,550) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End It's a two way street, a symbiosis. We, hardcore lambs, feel just as connected to Mariah as she does to us. I am spiritually closer to her than some of my own kin. Make of that what you will, but it's not really up for debate. Ever heard of the term Lambily? Sure, most of us have never even met her IRL to say we "know" her but sharing physical space isn't all it takes to know someone intimately. Listening and communicating is where it's at. I've been listening to Mariah since before I was a teen and in turn she has communicated a lot of the things that I needed to hear. I probably wouldn't have survived my teens without her music. No one else has that claim on me and for that we will always be boned. I'm sure many of you have a similar emotional connection to her or else you wouldn't be here. Mariah got through to us by being compassionate, not by showing us so called "tough love". Also, I am of the opinion that Mariah knows about MCA and knows to come here at least every once in a while. Why wouldn't she? This site is a lamb staple and as active as it's ever been since it first started. I doubt that she's an actual poster but who knows? (Sunday 1 March 2015; 11:58)

Jenny (50,549) by Abraham from USA Doesn't matter. Diana did fine with what she had. She was a gifted singer and has many songs that showcased her vocal power and ability. When it comes to music and career, she outshines Celine and Whitney. Her and Mariah are the only two legendary female artists who had the biggest and best careers. No others compare. Especially Celine. This is a Mariah Carey messageboard so this will be the last time I post about Diana. Say what you want about her voice, but at the end of the day she's an icon and legend who people to this day still remember and admire. And who isn't just remembered for one of two songs lol. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 11:58)

Stacey / Baby (50,548) by Abraham from USA I wasn't talking about voice. I was talking about music and career. Diana slays Celine in both those things. Celine's music bores me to tears. And you're right, "All by myself" is one of her few hits lol, which is a remake by the way. Diana is an icon and legend who paved the way for other female artists. Just like Mariah. What has Celine done, or heard from people or music artists what she has done for them? Baby, there seems to be some conclusion. My last post was for Lee, not you. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 11:44)

Celine Whitney Diana (50,547) by Jenny from South Africa I've always loved Mariah and Celine equally. I worship them both. I love many Whitney songs but I always had her below Mariah and Celine. I could never listen to a full Whitney album but I can listen to several albums of MC and Celine one after the other. Diana Ross is a legend but vocally Mariah, Celine and Whitney completely outshine her. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 8:21)

Celine (50,546) by Bill from the UK It's odd how I don't listen to Celine, as most Mariah fans like her. She's a great singer but I've never been wowed by any of her songs or her delivery. The only song of hers that I rate is Falling Into You. That song is without question her best, and one of the best songs I've ever listened to in fact. There's just something about it. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 3:58)

I thought I told you that we won't stop (50,545) by Otti from Belgium I always have respect for Celine Dion and Whitney Houston (RIP). Although I'm a bigger fan of Mariah Carey. My favorites songs from Celine are "Think twice" and "Because you loved me". And "I wanna dance with somebody", "Didn't we almost have it all" and "Where do broken hearts go" by Whitney Houston. I'm a fan of Mariah since the "Butterfly" album. Back then, I always loved how Mariah connected with her fans through her songs. When you hear songs like "Hero", "Anytime you need a friend" or "Butterfly" you know it's Mariah, personal. And that makes her a different artist. She is this singer with a big voice. But she is sexy, a true talent, songwriter, producer, her creativity is beyond, listen to her remixes ("Always be my baby", "My all stay awhile", "Heartbreaker"). (Sunday 1 March 2015; 2:32)

Timed carrots (50,544) by Andrew from UK Jon, I swear you have made my week with those videos. "Timed carrots and I'm feeling the straw." Seriously makes me laugh out loud every time just thinking about it. And Mariah's stage movements have nothing on Celine's wallop-the-chest-and-shoot-God-with-a-finger-gun. Well, maybe Mariah's impulsively-bolt-across-the-stage-to-punch-a-ghost may just trump it. Also, I feel it should be put out there, for the record, that Diana Ross should never be considered anywhere near the same league vocally as Mariah or Celine. She sounds like Minnie Mouse. In heat. Awful. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 1:54)

Say Somethin' (50,543) by B from USA It was the fifth single released from the album. Those usally don't do that well. I adore the video. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 0:58)

Celine (50,542) by B from USA I like Celine. I think her best album is Falling Into You. Celine's voice is strong and theatrical but Mariah in her prime was easily the better singer. Her only competition is and was Whitney Houston. Unlike them she was writing and producing her music which puts her in a different league. Whitney and Celine are/were interpreters of songs and Mariah is the songbird. Edward, I've missed you, boo. I'm listening to Now That I Know. (Sunday 1 March 2015; 0:54)

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