About Billy from Greece:
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Re: TR (43,494)
by Billy from Greece
Barry White is listed as a writer on the "Memoirs" version of "It's a Wrap" as well, because of the sample it contains ("I Belong to You" by The Love Unlimited Orchestra). On another note, even though "The Impossible" is one of my favorites and have listened to it thousands of times since its release, I never noticed the "Crybaby" reference before. Wow. Thanks for that. (Monday 12 May 2014; 23:01)
For the nostalgia (43,427)
by Billy from Greece
For those that were around during the "Rainbow" era, just a reminder of how gorgeous, radiant, self-assured (albeit overworked) and "unmediated" Mariah was during that time. PS: And yes, the Japanese cover of "Me. I Am Mariah" is stunning. Pure Mariah. (Saturday 10 May 2014; 11:00)
Re: Eternal (43,268)
by Billy from Greece
"It's a good song for a cover, because it's not too well-known and so the ears of a listener are 'fresh'." You might want to check that again. "One More Try" was a #1 hit on the Hot 100, and it is after all on the classic "Faith" album, so a lot of people know the song, no doubt. It is a great choice, nonetheless. (Monday 5 May 2014; 18:12)
Re: Adam (43,057)
by Billy from Greece
Your message verges dangerously on sexism. (Wednesday 30 April 2014; 13:26)
Re: Darryle (42,634)
by Billy from Greece
I think you have your information a bit mixed up. "If We" has nothing to do with "Firecracker" or "Loverboy". Another "singer's" song was intentionally made to imitate the vibe of "If We". (Tuesday 15 April 2014; 20:00)
Loverboy sample (42,628)
by Billy from Greece
Can you mentally "rewrite" "Loverboy" with its original sample ("Firecracker") in mind? I would so love to hear the original concept. (Tuesday 15 April 2014; 9:59)
Re: MC in person / Special K (42,290)
by Billy from Greece
"When I shook her hand she held onto mine real tight." Same here. There was a mess going on around her (cameras, screaming people) during the "Forever" photoshoot in 2009 in Westefield London, and I didn't know whether there was any point in talking to her when other five people were talking to her simultaneously. I eventually spoke to her very briefly, sharing something quite personal. She immediately turned to me, grabbed my hand and looked at me in the eye. I'll never forget that, especially the feeling of holding my hand tightly. (Saturday 22 March 2014; 10:44)
This is awesome (42,289)
by Billy from Greece
(Saturday 22 March 2014; 10:38)
BET Honors 2014 (41,695)
by Billy from Greece
Can they make this performance - or at least the background screening - the official video for "You're Mine (Eternal)"? (Tuesday 25 February 2014; 10:13)
Re: Lamb_O_Chop (40,700)
by Billy from Greece
I know, right? (Tuesday 21 January 2014; 21:41)
Mariah Carey on Watch What Happens Live (40,279)
by Billy from Greece
MC disses on Glitter, wrong single choices, Migrate being single-worthy, and more. She is on a roll! (Monday 23 December 2013; 9:12)
The awesomeness that is Mariah (40,247)
by Billy from Greece
(Tuesday 17 December 2013; 12:51)
Mariah and Barbra (40,179)
by Billy from Greece
I'm so glad to see the picture of Mariah and Barbra together during MC's interview on the Today show. It must be from the first half of the 2000s. I was always wondering whether they have had any encounters (beyond the first marriage I guess). I love Barbra. (Wednesday 11 December 2013; 18:24)
Re: Licia (40,172)
by Billy from Greece
Thanx Licia. I managed to find the picture after all. (Wednesday 11 December 2013; 8:31)
Re: Licia (40,144)
by Billy from Greece
Hi there. Could please let me know where you got your profile photo from? It's awesome! (Monday 9 December 2013; 15:57)
Re: Paul (40,143)
by Billy from Greece
"O come all ye faithful" Christmas in Washington 2010 was fucking epically fantastic. What wrong did you find in that performance? (Monday 9 December 2013; 15:32)
Do you think this is substandard? (40,135)
by Billy from Greece
(Monday 9 December 2013; 7:45)
Tree lighting (40,111)
by Billy from Greece
The first half of the song was pretty fine. In fact, it started impressively with the intro, especially in the "there is just one thing I need" part. That was a full, confident belt in "there". I think the key was too high, and there is no need for the song to be in the original key since she currently (and I stress the "currently") has a glorious mid/lower register. That's why I liked that she changed the "make my wish come true" (from the intro again) which at times it has been lipped. I know moments like in the climax makes us worry, but has anyone not heard her vocals in Australia, especially the improvisations? C'mon. It's not an either/or, all or nothing situation. It's just that she has a very sensitive voice, in addition to her ever-growing stage insecurity. (Sunday 8 December 2013; 12:23)
Last year - "Christmas Time Is In The Air Again" (2012) (40,064)
by Billy from Greece
How gorgeous is Mariah in this and how awesome the interpretation? If they ever do a retrospective box set of Mariah with rarities a la Barbra's "Just For The Record", they should definitely include this performance. It is so good ol' Hollywood glam classic to be enjoyed by future generations. (Thursday 5 December 2013; 11:15)
Re: R&B Junkie (39,925)
by Billy from Greece
Preach fellow PhD student! (Thursday 21 November 2013; 0:30)
American Idol appearances (39,903)
by Billy from Greece
Apart from that horrendous turquoise dress and the accompanied hairdo that she wore at a time during the early auditions stage, Mariah looked stunning in most of the live shows. I've been looking at some of her appearances and everything is perfect. The guy who was doing her hair really got it on point in terms of how she looks her best. During the first live show in particular, where she wears a black dress, she is just exquisite head to toe. She was similarly breathtaking in the blue Donatella Versace dress that she wore on April 4. Great styling overall. Random, I know, but thought I should mention it. (Tuesday 19 November 2013; 17:30)
Re: RJJ12 (39,892)
by Billy from Greece
Although tastes vary, "The Art of Letting Go" is for me miles better than some of the songs you mentioned. "I Stay In Love" is to my eyes the most generic Mariah single as of yet, from a structural point of view as well as in terms of musicianship, where "TAOLG" really shines. Similarly, "Angels Cry", though very listenable/catchy and pretty as a whole, is "too" radio friendly, if I can say that. Finally, what may seem as a disadvantage to you, namely, the "squeezing of too many words into a line" that you mention, is for me the distinct aspect of the song, since it allows Mariah to almost scat and leads to a more complex style of delivery, which only showcases Mariah's ability for performances of high sophistication, albeit at the expense of radio-friendliness as some of you mention (although I don't necessarily agree with that either). Some lyrics about "kitchen windows" and deleting contacts, I'll admit, could have been revised, but they don't take away from what is a truly great track overall. (Monday 18 November 2013; 21:33)
"My boobs have been out for years" (39,836)
by Billy from Greece
Hahaha! She is awesome! (Friday 15 November 2013; 21:05)
Re: clueey23 (39,835)
by Billy from Greece
Thank you! Finally someone reacting to the "know-it-all" people. Apparently, there are too many shrinks here who can deeply and wisely read between the lines complicated, well-coded aspects of human behavior carrying a subliminal message of mighty importance foreshadowing a downfall about to overwhelm MC. For crying out loud. (Friday 15 November 2013; 21:01)
Art of Letting Go (39,709)
by Billy from Greece
Stunning vocal performance. (Monday 11 November 2013; 17:27)
