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Diva duet (49,305) by Dove from USA I love Kelly Clarkson's voice, but Adele is the bigger star and a better writer. If I had to choose, I'd choose Adele. (Tuesday 20 January 2015; 1:29)

New songs on #1 (49,304) by Scott from Uk I'm hoping for just 2 new songs, after all, it is a compilation album of number one hits, not a new studio album. This way, once both songs have been released and become #1 hits, the album will contain just #1's as the title states. A dream colaboration for me would be with Idina Menzel. (Monday 19 January 2015; 23:51)

No. 1's my ranking (49,303) by jaker20 from US Very uneven. MC's epic vocals save them. 18. Thank God I Found You 17. One Sweet Day 16. Hero Here because it's a live-only cover. 15. I'll Be There They all kind of sound the same but great bops. 14. Someday 13. Heartbreaker 12. Fantasy 11. Dreamlover Inspired composition. 10. Touch My Body 09. Always Be My Baby 08. Vision of Love 07. Love Takes Time 06. Honey Genius composition and arrangement. 05. Emotions 04. I Dont Wanna Cry 03. Don't Forget About Us 02. My All 01. We Belong Together (Monday 19 January 2015; 23:39)

#1s CD and Vegas residency (49,302) by Ethan from United States When I first mentioned about the duets idea, I was only kidding. I don't think it's going to happen but I mentioned it anyway. It's an updated #1s CD so it will include only the 18 #1s in the US and new songs. It's not a greatest hits CD so I don't expect her and her team to include other songs. People will buy the CD for new songs just like they did for the first #1s CD. So we need to support her. However, I'm serious about the idea of dueting with another diva for a new song, probably those that don't have a feud with Mariah like Adele, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and Lady Gaga. Adele has said in an interview that to her, Mariah is the ultimate diva. Would it be cool if they work on a song together? I'm okay with writing a song together only and Mariah can sing it by herself. For the Vegas show, besides the 18 #1s that will be performed, I hope that she will include 4-5 more songs. My ideal list will be FLAB with a choir and she might as well throw in MIH or AYNAF to maximize the choir. She will probably include #Beautiful for sure and I hope she will sing YDKWTD/Metorite to go with the disco/techno segment with dancers in roller blades. Thus, it will be around 23 songs. Oops I forgot about Cry. So 24 songs total. We all know that half of the #1s will be sung in full and the other half will be incorporated into medleys or segments. It's just the way it goes and less of a stretch for her to belt out all the songs in full length. I can't wait till May 24. Vegas here I come. (Monday 19 January 2015; 22:55)

Duets (49,301) by Bill from the UK I'm in two minds about a duets album as well. If Mariah re-sang her parts rather than the copy and paste of the Memoirs duets then I'd be alright with it, especially if she changed the songs up to be in keeping with the duetting artist's style. For instance have a song have a more swing/rat pack vibe if Buble joins her, electronic if Gaga etc. That said, I would be happy with an archive duets album: example track list below, probably missing some major ones. 1. I'll be there with Trey 2. Endless love with Luther 3. One sweet day with BIIM 4. Whenever you call with Brian 5. When you believe with Whitney 6. Chain of fools with Aretha 7. Hopelessly devoted with Olivia 8. Stop in the name of love with Diana 9. With you I'm born again with John 10. Against all odds with Westlife 11. Yours with JT (album exclusive) 12. a few other unused Memoirs duets (Monday 19 January 2015; 20:48)

Duets album (49,300) by Anonymous from I like the idea of a duets album or maybe like Rod Stewart's Great American Songbook. I want to hear MC singing classic songs like "Moonriver what a wonderful world" etc. (Monday 19 January 2015; 18:21)

My idea for a compilation album (49,299) by Anonymous from For an updated #1's album or compilation I would call it "Daydream Journey: 25 years of Hits" 1. Vision of love 2. Someday 3. I don't wanna cry 4. Love takes time 5. Emotions (MTV Unplugged version) 6. I'll be there 7. Do you think of me 8. Dreamlover 9. Without you 10. Everything fades away 11. Hero (live at Madison Square Garden) 12. All I want for Christmas is you 13. Fantsay (O.D.B. version) 14. Always be my baby 15. Sliping away 16. One sweet day 17. Honey 18. My all 19. Butterfly 20. I still believe/pure imagination 21. Heartbreaker 22. Thank God I found you 23. Make it last forever 24. We belong together 25. Don't forget about us 26. Touch my body (Monday 19 January 2015; 18:13)

Duets (49,297) by Dove from USA I like the idea of the duets album but not with her biggest hits. I agree with Orkun that it should be obscure album cuts that should have been hits. I want for casual fans to discover new gems in Mariah's catalog and for lambs to rediscover them. I'm putting in my wish list right now of duet partners: Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, and Agh. Maybe I'm reaching too far but I want duets with: Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Jason Mraz, Fiona Apple, Brian Wilson, and U2. With new songs co-written with Mariah. Just the thought of that. Imagine the new sounds. I know she also needs to include newer artists to get the younger audience, but there could be some legends on there too. Everyone is struggling right now so I think it's a good chance to request experimentation from these big names. (Monday 19 January 2015; 16:54)

Duets (49,296) by B from USA I'm torn. I'm looking forward to her residency in Las Vegas and the reissue of #1's. If this duets album is going to work she needs Bruno Mars, Frank Ocean, Miguel, Usher, Justin Timberlake, and Beyoncé. I don't think redoing her songs is a good idea but I don't see her recording an album of covers so I think the duets album is a lie or someone's way of trying to paint MC as a has been that is desperate. (Monday 19 January 2015; 16:52)

#1's (49,295) by Dove from USA For the updated #1's, I like the idea of just the studio versions on it for newer listeners who only want a compilation album. Whenever You Call with Brian McKnight can be added as a bonus track to Butterfly and the first #1s can stop being sold. I also want a separate live album of the number #1s later on in the year that comes with a CD of the songs live and a DVD of her performing them. Or maybe all three discs can be sold together for $20. (Monday 19 January 2015; 16:44)

New single (49,294) by Dove from USA If there is no single, how are we going to get more #1s? Maybe a single can be released the same day the album is released? Do album sales go towards single sales? I think her singles flopped at her former record label because they weren't too invested in her anymore. #Beautiful, Thirsty, and MILG were all good enough to be, and should have been #1s. Maybe if there is a single, this time it will be heavily promoted on radio and TV with a really good video and live performances. People need to see that she can still sing. Someone can record her singing it live (like a sound check) at the Colosseum and post it on social networking sites. I wish the Ellen interview would have been longer so that people could see how cool, sweet, and funny she is. We need some TV specials. (Monday 19 January 2015; 16:43)

No single (49,293) by NHYTG from nyc I think the new version of #1's should be promoted as a whole, even if it includes new music. I don't think it's a good idea to release a single first, another underperforming single will be a terrible start for this new era. I like the idea of releasing #1's Live in Las Vegas, I hope #1's will be successful enough to be followed up by a live-album/dvd. (Monday 19 January 2015; 12:40)

New songs (49,291) by Darryle from USA I hope those new songs will actually be on the album. Save The Day is the song Mariah said sounds like Joni Mitchell on steroids. I've always wondered what it could sound like. (Monday 19 January 2015; 7:11)

Rumor (49,290) by G.G. from USA Four new tracks from the Number 1's album. Hope Street, Save The Day, Don't Try So Hard, Climb It (To The Top). (Monday 19 January 2015; 0:05)

MC iTunes categorization (49,289) by Reuben Walton from United States Why is the majority of MC's music on iTunes categorized under "Pop" when her style has almost always had major R&B elements. I guess maybe just because "Pop" means popular. Oddly enough, Mary J. Blige is always categorized as R&B/Soul, I don't know if Mariah's skin just isn't dark enough for them to consider what she does as R&B, but whatever. She is a beautiful butterfly of many shades, facets and colors. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 22:08)

Re: Grammys (49,288) by Billy from Greece My last post regarding the Grammys included a link of an article published by Billboard. You can find it online if you're interested. It offers some explanation about the voting members and process and how the recording academy is not responsible for the results. You may gain some insight into why Mariah has been snubbed throughout her career. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 20:18)

LA Reid / operation EOMM2 (49,287) by Edward from USA L.A. Reid has always been very supportive of Mariah. Under his guidance "The Emancipation of Mimi" was born. He was instrumental in putting Mariah's public image back into good light. Many thinks that Mariah shouldn't change anything, but it is evident that when she does things right, her look and attitude on Ellen, way different from the "Breakfast Club" interview attitude, things go right. L.A. Reid will make sure she reconnects with radio DJ's so she could have a chance should she come with good music. Now she needs a manager that she actually listens to and the rest would be putting all the pieces together. I have a very good feeling about 2015 for Mariah. She seems to be pay attention, and I'm happy about that. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 18:47)

A different duet catalog (49,286) by Orkun from The Netherlands How about a duet compilation of great songs that were on her previous albums, but never put out as a single? 1. You Need Me 2. So cold 3. Everything Fades Away 4. When I Saw You 5. Outside 6. Petals 7. X Girlfriend 8. After Tonight 9. If We 10. Clown 11. Circles 12. Migrate 13. Standing O 14. Thirsty Bonus edition 15. Miss You Most 16. Do You Think Of Me 17. How Am I Supposed To Live (early recording with M. Bolton) 18. Hit Me Baby One More Time... (sorry, went one too far) (Sunday 18 January 2015; 18:39)

Out in Vegas (49,285) by Gilbert from USA So I'm out here for my birthday weekend. I've been past Caesars Palace but I haven't seen a Mariah poster just yet or seen her video play on the tower. I'll be out and about today so maybe I'll see something. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 17:14)

I say no to a duets album (49,284) by Nina from USA #1) I don't want to hear Mariah's classic songs rehashed, because they won't surpass the original. #2) I know she must have so many good songs forming in that extremely talented head of hers. She must have major material following her breakup with Nick. #3) I'm a die hard fan, but I can't see myself wasting my money buying any duets album she might release. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 17:08)

MC looks great / little kids MC tribute (49,283) by JAXGH from United States Oh my goodness. Her hair on the housekeeping outfit reminds me so much of the Daydream era. She literally looks the same from when she sang Hero in Tokyo Dome at 1996. It's actually ridiculous how much she looks the same in 20 years when wearing the same hairstyle. She really does take great care of herself. It's all natural too, no plastic surgery. Anyway look at these little kids singing "Can't Take Away From Me". Best tribute I've seen. Much better than American Idol contestants. Everyone is on point. Makes me happy, I'm sure you'll appreciate it. It starts at 3:50. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 17:06)

Vegas residency promo (49,282) by Dove from USA I wonder if there is going to be any more promo. Everyone was talking about Celine when it first started and Britney got an E special. These things need to be hyped up so that people who are not fans will get excited to go. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 12:47)

Sony (49,281) by Jake from New Zealand Wow, she's back to Sony? I saw it coming that she would leave Def Jam, but I didn't she'd go back there. I'm really excited. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 11:30)

Grammys (49,280) by Billy from Greece Some information that may (or may not) clarify some things pertaining to the Grammys. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 7:40)

Duet album (49,279) by Cgee54 from Usa I would love the duet album if it's done right like Toni Bennett duet album which he re-recorded and rearranged to fit his voice and his duet partner. If Mariah does a copy and paste how good of a duet album would that be? Also she needs to pair herself with real singers and not gimmicky intalented singers cough cough Justin Bieber. I'm just saying nevertheless I'm excited she's heading back to Sony. (Sunday 18 January 2015; 7:25)

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