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Biggest non #1 hit after 33 years (102,376) by Horacio from United States
(Thursday 23 March 2023; 00:25)
Which MC single that did not reach #1 on Billboard Hot 100 has had the best longevity since its release? I think Spotify numbers in the last few years help determine modern reception and enjoyment in the general public. Contenders:
Without You
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Oh Holy Night
When You Believe
I Know What You Want
It's Like That
Shake It Off
Obsessed
#Beautiful
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#Beautiful (102,375) by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 15:22)
#Beautiful does not have that signature Mariah melody that we have been used to. It is the first time that she recorded a song that was already half-written with the chords and lyrics from two other songwriters - Miguel and Happy Perez. The remix showcases signature Mariah melody more.
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This is a reply to message 102,372 by Edward from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 14:53)
Divas week has officially begun (102,374) by Pablo from Spain
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 15:11)
Plus Lady Gaga on the 28th.
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This is a reply to message 102,371 by Randy from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 11:49)
Divas week has officially begun (102,373) by Edward from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 15:07)
Wow, I didn't know Celine and the others were Aries too.
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This is a reply to message 102,371 by Randy from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 11:49)
#Beautiful (102,372) by Edward from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 14:53)
I love me some #Beautiful, don't get me wrong. I played that song like there was no tomorrow, but there was always the feeling that something was missing. Many speculated back then it was just a shortened version for the radio. One must admit though that it was her last time she was close to having a hit.
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This is a reply to message 102,370 by JC from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 06:29)
Divas week has officially begun (102,371) by Randy from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 11:49)
Break out your sequins, egos and melisma. Divas week has officially begun. Birthdays to celebrate:
3/22 Stephanie Mills
3/23 Chaka Khan
3/25 Aretha Franklin
3/26 Diana Ross
3/27 Mariah Carey
3/30 Celine Dion
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#Beautiful (102,370) by JC from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 06:29)
I hear the points but, although short, I like the track and Mariah’s verse. It was a light-hearted summer jam. Sure, not a full blown song, but still superior and integral to her catalogue than Almost Home or Art of Letting Go, both out around the same time (both are guilty pleasures).
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This is a reply to message 102,369 by Edward from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 01:06)
#Beautiful (102,369) by Edward from USA
(Wednesday 22 March 2023; 01:06)
#Beautiful is a nice song, but it lacks a bridge or something. Some artists sacrifice the integrity of their songs by making them too short in order to have a better chance at a hit. Mariah has just a six-line verse in #Beautiful while Miguel has an 8-line one and then the chorus. Marian [sic] sounded like a guest on her own song.

"All Cried Out" should've been recorded by Marian [sic]. Now that's a great song.
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This is a reply to message 102,368 by Jamie from UK
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 21:36)
#Beautiful (102,368) by Jamie from UK
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 21:36)
I hate to say it but I was very disappointed when I heard #Beautiful for the first time. It's still not one of my favourites tbh.
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This is a reply to message 102,361 by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia
(Monday 20 March 2023; 13:01)
RCA UK (102,367) by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 21:27)
Remember in the Fall of 2021 we were all surprised that Fall In Love At Christmas was released on RCA Inspiration and not Epic. Well, I found out today that MC is signed to RCA UK. I guess that RCA UK was all Sony Entertainment could offer MC since she had not submitted a follow up to Caution in a timely manner. Check it out by doing a Google search - Mariah Carey signs with RCA Records.
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#Beautiful (102,366) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 12:37)
Maybe 30 years later in The Rarities 2: Remixes.
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This is a reply to message 102,365 by Carlos from Brazil
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 11:56)
#Beautiful (102,365) by Carlos from Brazil
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 11:56)
Are we going to die without hearing that unreleased remix? It would be too sad.
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This is a reply to message 102,364 by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 03:43)
#Beautiful (102,364) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
(Tuesday 21 March 2023; 03:43)
It had so much potential. The song and the fire remixes including the unreleased one would have pushed it to the top.
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This is a reply to message 102,361 by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia
(Monday 20 March 2023; 13:01)
One more reality show (102,363) by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 20 March 2023; 18:12)
MC really hurt her chances of signing a new deal with Epic when in 2021 she was making her interview rounds criticizing the AR department and Jay Z for the instant grats promotion. For me, Melissa seemed liked a hands off manager and not really focusing on MC as the artist. And MC has lost the one thing that garnered her attention and money - her voice.
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This is a reply to message 102,360 by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
(Monday 20 March 2023; 12:02)
Someday AMA 1991 (102,362) by Jamie from UK
(Monday 20 March 2023; 17:23)
Perfectly put.
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This is a reply to message 102,357 by MusicfanJ from Germany
(Sunday 19 March 2023; 17:59)
#Beautiful (102,361) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia
(Monday 20 March 2023; 13:01)
In a parallel universe, this song is Mariah's 19th #1 and All I Want For Christmas Is You is the 20th. There I said it.
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One more reality show (102,360) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
(Monday 20 March 2023; 12:02)
Ya I am not even sure who's her current manager and if she even is on a label. She was no longer on the Epic roster last I checked and she also left RocNation with her previous manager but not sure if they're still together. It's unfortunate that such a huge star like Mariah hasn't had a good solid stable team for a while. Her only constant has been her glam team.
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This is a reply to message 102,359 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 20 March 2023; 03:23)
One more reality show (102,359) by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 20 March 2023; 03:23)
I wonder why MC mentions these projects and they never see the light of day. 90's MC would never keep the Lambs hanging on this long for a new album. Something has to be going on behind the scenes on the business side of her career. Record label issues? Management issues?
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This is a reply to message 102,358 by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
(Sunday 19 March 2023; 22:55)
One more reality show (102,358) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
(Sunday 19 March 2023; 22:55)
That was what the previously promised "Butterfly Lounge" sessions were supposed to be about. Her in the studio, reimagining her songs and collaborating with different artists. She spoke so much about it and then just like so many other projects it was dropped.
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This is a reply to message 102,355 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 17 March 2023; 12:03)
Someday AMA 1991 (102,357) by MusicfanJ from Germany
(Sunday 19 March 2023; 17:59)
"Confidence and charisma then." So true. Everything you said, I see it the same way. Mariah was unstoppable then. The whole 90ies. Every time I watch a clip from that time, I still can't believe. That talent, the look, the voice and yes her charisma. (It could have melt an iceberg.) I can't watch the "I don't" video, I've watched maybe seven times. But I watch all clips from the 90ies over and over again. It's magic. Mariah's shyness was the sweetest thing. Just adorable. A sweetheart everyone loved. With a voice that goes straight to your heart and stays there forever.
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This is a reply to message 102,356 by Jamie from UK
(Sunday 19 March 2023; 04:39)
Someday AMA 1991 (102,356) by Jamie from UK
(Sunday 19 March 2023; 04:39)
Just watched Mariah Someday live at the AMA's in 91 on [YouTube]. My next suggested video was I Don't, how did [YouTube] come up with that. It was actually quite scary to see the change. Mariah always said how shy she was back then, but looking back she actually had more confidence and charisma then. Maybe because she had the voice at her disposal. But it's easy to see why she became America's sweetheart back then, she truly was amazing.
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One more reality show (102,355) by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 17 March 2023; 12:03)
I thought today about one more reality show similar to the E! Network Uncut special that aired during the TEOM promotion period. It could be a real and authentic 5 episode series that focuses on MC's recording process with various producers, collaborators, and her reconnection with L.A. Reid in preparation for a new album release.
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Bye Bye video (102,354) by RL from USA
(Thursday 16 March 2023; 15:09)
Thanks Robert. Here's the list I have. Let me know if you can fill in the blanks for me. I appreciate it.

2:58 - Alfred Roy and the girls.
2:59 - A woman in gold necklace with a plant behind her.
3:00 - A woman outdoors holding her hair up, outdoors.
3:02 - Close up of a man. Old black and white picture.
3:03 - A picture of a woman looking to the side with red lipstick. Faded color pic, looks like a black and white picture now.
3:05 - Two women standing in a neighborhood, outdoors. Black and white picture.
3:06 - A woman in white dress squinting outdoors. Black and white picture.
3:09 - MC, nephew and dad with sunflowers in the back.
3:15 - A short video of a woman in glasses and necklace dressed up. (Brat's mom?)
3:19 - A woman with blue hair piece, glasses. Curtain in the background.
3:32 - MC with a dog.
3:34 - Women with a stuffed bear.
3:39 - Close up of a woman with long hair smiling. Blank and white picture.
3:43 - A picture of MC outside Twistee Italian Ices with a guy in shades.
3:50 - Alfred Roy
3:51 - Nana
3:52 - MC with orange tabby cat.
3:59 - kid in a chair/stroller waving. Black and white picture. (Alfred Roy?)
4:00 - A young Alfred Roy
4:02 - Is that really Patricia and her mother?
4:03 - MC as a little girl with Alfred Roy.
4:07 - MC and ODB.
4:09 - MC and David Cole.
4:13 - MC and Pavarotti.
4:15 - MC and Luther.
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This is a reply to message 102,349 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 14 March 2023; 19:59)
Lambs request (102,353) by Edward from USA
(Thursday 16 March 2023; 13:24)
Aren't we all? I hope there are some killer songs vocally, even if she won't perform them live. Barbra was 55 when she recorded "Tell Him" with Celine. She gave a 29-yo Celine a run for her money. How I wish Mariah's voice were in a similar state, it is so sad. It is what it is though.
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This is a reply to message 102,352 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 16 March 2023; 10:51)
Lambs request (102,352) by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 16 March 2023; 10:51)
I am getting very impatient. Lol. I just read today that Usher's new album will be on his own label with L.A. Reid. Maybe MC's new album will be on their new label. By the way, Usher's new single GLU drops this Friday.
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This is a reply to message 102,347 by Edward from USA
(Monday 13 March 2023; 21:30)
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