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Signature song / Stacey (48,587) by Edward from USA I think that Mariah's signature song is definitely "AIWFCIY". Different from Celine's "MHWGO" and Whitney's "IWALY", "AIWFCIY" returns every year to be exposed not only to those of us who experienced it when it first became popular, but also for those from a different generation who might not be interested in Mariah's music, but who will inevitably sing and bounce to her Christmas gem. 40 years from now, Celine's, Whitney's and Mariah's catalogs might not even be remembered, but Mariah will have that one song she'll be remembered for, not only for a few decades, but maybe for centuries to come. Stacey, nice to know you have little lambs in the making, that's what I call a true fan. Thank God Eric got rid of the thumb down. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 0:27)

Baby (48,586) by Bill from the UK Baby, huge thank you for posting the acoustic AIWFCIY. That was incredible. I think those unheard ad libs will be from the original '94 session, as they are in keeping with the original, and also the "I don't need nobody else" ad lib was used in the Low Sunday dance remix which came out in 2008/09 (I forget when). Loved the jazzy kind of scatting she started doing too. Every time I play the song, it is over too quickly, and I remember as an 11 year old when I first had my cassette single of it, how I wished so badly to know what else was sung after the fade out. I guess between the Low Sunday and this acoustic version, I now know. Thanks again, a real pleasure to listen to. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 0:27)

Merry Christmas, Stacey (48,585) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I love your new icon. I love Mariah's 1994 Christmas photos. I almost picked that one. Lol. Seriously, if we can't peacefully accept one another's viewpoints when we're talking about things, just on the most basic level of human respect, then there is something wrong. I don't think anyone should have to defend their fandom. It isn't a huge deal, and in the end has zero impact on what Mariah does, musically or personally. Lol. I'd venture to guess there have been times (for example) where you possibly haven't agreed with things I have posted on this board, and if so, I don't think having a different view is a personal attack on me as a person. I say what I feel, but I don't expect all people have to see things the same. I've been reading/posting here for years now, and the moment someone mentions another artist (like Celine, Mary, Madonna et al) people get all defensive and it's all about how "Mariah is the Queen". Now, I love Mariah, she is hands down my fave singer/vocalist of all time. Been a fan literally since VOL. I also love Madonna's music I have since I was 6 lol. Are the two comparable? Not in the least. Apples and oranges I don't see what enjoying more than one artist has to do with being a fan either. I love a whole assortment of musicians, but it doesn't make me love Mariah any less. There should be room for everyone. Same goes for a messageboard. Cute story about your daughter. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 0:25)

Randy (48,584) by G.G. from USA I appreciate reading your honest posts. There will always be some lambs on here who act like every thing is great when the rest of us know for a fact that they aren't. I'll take honesty over delusion any day. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 0:10)

Randy (48,583) by Stacey from USA Preach brother, preach. Some will always wear their rose colored glasses and not see reality for what it is. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 0:07)

Signature songz (48,582) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Yes, that's songs with a Z. Mariah is quite simply an embarrassment of riches because one can argue she has unlikely signature songz like "Oh Holy Night" that have been around for over a century which has been sung a million ways from here to every Sunday. Yet, hers is now the standard, the benchmark from which all other singers will be measured for as long as anyone who ever heard her rendition is alive. It's always credited as "Mariah Carey's, Oh Holy Night". So ironic that songs she actually does write herself she often has to claim publicly just so people can know she crafted them from scratch. But I digress, I'm talking about MC's signature songs and their abundance. Let's not even talk about "Without You" or (in no particular order): 1. AIWFCIY 2. Anytime You Need A Friend 3. Hero 4. One Sweet Day 5. Emotions 6. Vision of Love 7. We Belong Together 8. Fantasy 9. Butterfly 10. Always Be My Baby I'm sure every lambs list differs a little bit but I doubt it's by very much. Tis the season y'all, so be jolly. (Thursday 18 December 2014; 0:02)

I forgot where I was for a second (48,581) by Randy from USA I answered a question someone posed: Why is MC not respected by the industry? I am a fan. Always have been or else I wouldn't spend time on this site. Can we have a dialogue? Some of you are raising valid points I didn't think about. It's not necessary to attack me. I think my problem with MC is that I'm tired of defending her. I think a lot of you must live in cities full of lambs and have only facebook friends that love MC. My co-worker said to me today "Oh I love MC but she can't sing anymore." My mentee asks me "Did MC get her voice back yet?" on a daily basis. My godson's mother thinks MC is nothing but a whistle register. I'm watching Beyonce become the most nominated Grammy female of all time. So I have theories. Since everyone thinks that I am dead wrong; what are your theories on why MC gets so much criticism and hardly any accolades? This is the woman that wrote Petals, Languishing, Right To Dream, Outside, Butterfly, My All and Vanishing. When the image portrayed doesn't fit the deep introspective lyrics that made her a genius to me, and others criticize her, am I not to ask questions, when I know what she is capable of? Wendy Williams, the #2 most watched daytime talk show in the country, since most of you think she's irrelevant, is talking about how bad her concert is today. Yet many of you act like all is peachy keen and the whole world loves MC. And MJ's legacy has been tarnished for a long time so please don't tell me he was getting away with being eternally 12. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 23:47)

New AIWFCIY acoustic guitar version with unheard vocal adlibs (48,580) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End It's so incredible how this guy managed to get a hold of what must be Mariah's original master from either '94 or '10 to do such a stellar remix. You guys just have to hear the genius of it all. The jazzy improvs? It's absolutely brilliant. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 23:28)

Similar to Maria Callas voice? (48,579) by Cgee54 from Usa Lately I've been hearing Maria Callas recordings and I'm truly struck by the quality of her vocals during the beginning of her career. However upon hearing her last performances the quality in her voice had diminished especially in her upper register. I mean she still could sing but it wasn't the same. Upon researching I found an interview of her speaking about her vocals and how the critics expected her to sound when she was 20. It reminded me of Mariah's current vocal state and maybe if Mariah talks about her vocals in a similar way Maria Callas did maybe the public would understand. Critics since then have been debating why Maria Callas lost her "voice" in her 40s. Some say she stopped her vocal exercises because she was busy taking care of Onassis and critics say she lost her voice when she lost weight. They say that because her posture changed as she lost weight. I know we shouldn't compare an opera singer with a pop singer but Mariah did get trained by her mother which sang opera. An interesting read on Maria Callas voice. Do you think Mariah may have suffered something similar to Maria Callas? (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 22:55)

Signature song (48,578) by Stacey from USA Yep, I'd have to agree as well. It's Hero. No doubt. Just look at the one non-Christmas song she added to her original setlist. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 22:10)

Signature song (48,577) by Ty from USA It is Hero. We Belong Together is second, Always Be My Baby is 3rd, One Sweet Day should be 4th. Sounds right? (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 21:53)

The mark of a true fan, lol (48,575) by Stacey from USA Over the years, I've had my fair share of drama with past and present members. Some have questioned my fanhood, called me names, etc. A lot of times we don't see what we as individuals outside of this forum do on a daily basis. During the Christmas season, I have played AIWFCIY a ton. So much so lately that last night as I got some take out for dinner, my 6 year old daughter sang bits and pieces of it on her own. It was so cute. She even requests it in the car without me saying anything. So the next time anyone wants to question my love of Mariah's music, check yourself. I must be playing it a ton if my kids can sing along. Now that is the mark of a true fan. *smiles* (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 21:53)

Signature song (48,574) by B from USA What is Mariah Carey's signature song? When it comes to most artist it's usually their biggest hit. Celine's was My Heart Will Go On and Whitney's was I'll Always Love You but when you try to pick out Mariah's signature song things get tricky. Always Be My Baby? One Sweet Day? We Belong Together? I'm always torn between Breakdown and The Roof. Vision Of Love? Hero? You can say a lot of thing about Mariah but claiming that her hits aren't hits is insane. Most of her hits have set airplay records that haven't been bested and her sells most likely never will be so I cant even get your point Randy. Every single she released in the 90's had a b-side or must have remix included so her fans never were cheated, some even have several remixes. I know people that aren't lambs that love the remix of TGIFY. It was huge. So huge in fact that Joe decided to include the remix on his album instead of the original. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 18:56)

She wrote the songs (48,573) by B from USA Enough said, lol. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 18:30)

Seriously? Wow show last night amazing (48,572) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I've read online some think she's lipping which is truly sad, because she's not. What a treat around the holidays, thank you Mariah. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 18:15)

Randy (48,571) by B from USA Maybe Mariah's youthfulness is why she's been able to stay relevant when other singers have faded into obscurity. Mariah's hits are hits. Are you even a fan? (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 17:56)

Nonsense (48,570) by THE TRUTH from USA Is there any other female singer on the pop music radar who holds a candle to Mariah? If there is then please tell me who that would be otherwise shut up already if she has a bad day or if she chooses to lip synch now and then. This Christmas thing, she's singing back to back shows, six of them and she'd be a fool not to lip synch a bit and save her voice. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 17:46)

Randy (48,569) by Otti from Belgium 1. MJ was also acting "eternal 12", but he is a legend. MJ and MC said once, if your childhood was tough, then you gonna stuck there. 2. Thank God I Found You was a numer one hit because the predecessor Heartbreaker was number one, then it's easier to have people and radiostations waiting for the follow up single. The fans buying the singel plus airplay is number one. Why wasn't "Can't take that away" number one? Because it's popular by the fans. Like I said you need more than fans and lambs to have a number one hit. Randy can you define "signature song" for me? Do you need as an artist a signature song? 3. Glitter was a flop, because Mariah was broken hearted for Miguel, as a fan you should have know. Don't forget 9/11, since it was also the release date. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 17:01)

Regretful (48,568) by Chicago Lamb from USA I really regret not flying to NYC to see her Christmas show. After all the bad press, vocal mishaps, etc I just didn't want to be disappointed. I've seen Mariah perform live I think 6 times, and have met her personally three times. Never again will I allow the negativity to hold me back. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 16:56)

Last night's Christmas show 12/16 (48,567) by SC from USA Hi everyone. I was there last night at the Christmas show and all I can say is that the YouTube videos don't do justice to how incredible this concert was. She was a pro from every aspect. I've seen plenty of mishaps in past concerts with mic issues, etc, etc., but last night she was simply perfect and almost too good to be true. I had orchestra seats and she sounded incredible. In the "Chanteuse" tour, I thought some of the dancers and stage production seemed somewhat outdated and cheesy, but the stage last night was incredible. Full of details and better than any other Christmas show thats out here in NYC (Nutcracker, Rockets, etc). Mariah seemed in great spirits and very relaxed. It was honestly like going to church, the choirs, the band, the little children singing and dancing. Even the little interludes with story telling were great. She looked beautiful and after last night, there's absolutely no denying that she's in top form. A prime concert that will hopefully be a yearly event. The amazing surprise last night was when she sang "Emotions". The crowd went completely wild. She did Hero too and the crowd loved it. The best part of the show for me were "Joy to the World", with the most energetic choir that I've even seen. Those guys were dancing while singing in an amazing way. Also AIWFCIY was excellent and of course Emotions. I felt so lucky to be in a room with such an iconic star and in such a professional and excellent show. So impressed. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 16:13)

Response to Randy (48,566) by Bill from the UK Sorry Randy but I disagree. There are hundreds of artists who have had multiple #1 records which I cannot name, remember, or recite. We all know Mariah's songs because we are fans of her music. I have never once listened to a Rihanna song. If she played on the radio, I would not know it was her. Yet, I understand she is popular, has had a huge string of #1 records in the US and around the world, and know of her by her reputation alone. If you haven't worked out that Mariah's signature song is AIWFCIY then I don't know what to say to you. Everybody I know both knows and loves that song. And if you honestly value the opinions of stand up comedians and Perez Hilton over your own sound and reasonable judgement, then that's the way you're programmed. I know what I enjoy, and why I listen to Mariah every single day of my life. I think she is the best musician ever and I love her dearly. I don't have to have the media big her up for me. I don't have to see her at the top of every chart to recognise her ability. Mariah is always grouped in the same category as Celine, Whitney, Barbra, Diana etc., so I don't know why you are thinking she isn't. I don't think you have anything to fear about Mariah's legacy, she has already gone down in history for her performance in the 90s, and people will remember AIWFCIY in its timeless state, not the one and only ropey performance she did of it in 2014. Whitney did several shockingly bad renditions of IWALY, and nobody's bothered. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 13:24)

Silent Night (48,565) by Lee TS from USA Sheer perfection. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 8:23)

Christmas concerts Beacon Theatre (48,564) by MimiLamb from Germany The only sad thing for me is that some just can't seem to just enjoy the performance or the clips and need to pick it apart to prove the moments she was lipsyncing and when not. If that is the point some have come to I just feel sorry for them really. I enjoyed the clips from last night and from tonight, flaws, perfection and everything in between. Keep it up Mariah. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 7:33)

Joy To The World (48,563) by Lee TS from USA Mariah is so festive. Best so far. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 7:15)

Re: R-E-S-P-E-C-T (48,561) by jaker20 from US Those are all going points. But my only problem there is your last sentence. I don't know if she should be herself, that "she needs herself truly shown". Because the last time we saw that was in AI and I didn't like what I saw. I think she is naturally weird, quirky and, I'm going to get a lot of flack for this, she's full of herself. And how can she not, she's been praise to the high heavens with some of the greatest compliments a person can get including legendary status. That's gonna mess anyone up on the head, and seriously, I thinks he already is. She's kind, philantrophic, and giving. But she doesn't view herself as "one of us". MC is most successful in her career when her real self is hidden from us. When she's handled with an iron grip manager. It's a terrible choice to live, but works for her career. Well, I'm glad she chose to control her life and be happy with what she got. If she's got nothing to prove, I think she should go away, for awhile, before she completely ruin her legacy. Streisand did that decades ago and came back stronger than ever. MC should take long leave, regroup, come back big and hard, then go away again. Don't phone it in. Right now, it's just one embarrassment after another. Lambs might have forgotten this has been going on for years now. (Wednesday 17 December 2014; 4:29)

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