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About Norman from USA: I've been a fan of Mariah's since I first heard Love Takes Time (I don't know how I initially missed Vision of Love), and I haven't looked back since.
Her music has been there for me in my darkest hours to help lift out of the depths of whatever I was going through at the time. She's my all time favorite female singer, even though I love many others.

It's funny to think of her music as a "friend", but it's always been there for me. I love her talent.

" As we drifted to another place and time
And the feeling was so heady and sublime
As I lost my heart to you
There in the dark
Underneath the stars"

Never Forget You (102,079) by Norman from USA

It would be amazing if she did/could. I sincerely doubt she could, however. Maybe a snippet like she did with MYM?

(Monday 16 January 2023; 03:57)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,007) by Norman from USA

After reading about this list and everyone being up in arms about several choices, I decided to Google other lists to see how they differ. I found that they all seem to be off on their picks. How can you make a list of the greatest singers/vocalists, and then take their popularity into account in their ranking order? I mean, how in the world does that pertain to vocal ability?

Not to knock singers/performers with limited vocal range or ability (I can think of several in that department that punch above their weight when delivering an emotional and touching song), but it seems only logical to rank them on their ability, right?

Any time I see a list with Paul McCartney, Elvis, or John Lennon in the top 5/10, I know I can't take them seriously. I know a lot of it is subjective because music as a whole is that way, but at have the right players on the board when you're picking.

Who would you guys pick to be in the top 20 (I think it gives a lot more wiggle room for to include people who you can move around if necessary)? Here are my players (in no particular order):

Mariah (obviously)
Whitney
Celine
Etta James
Aretha
Ella
Freddie Mercury
Donny Hathaway
Luther
Linda Ronstadt
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
Bono
Rocio Durcal
Prince
Barb[a]ra Streisand
George Michael
Al Green
Axl Rose
Tina Turner

Picking these was pretty difficult because it's still biased toward certain genres (and heavily American), but there's no denying they can sing. There are still several other picks I could swap for one another (I wanted to put Ray Charles, James Brown, Robert Plant, Patti Labelle, Billy Ocean, Peabo Bryson, Donna Summer, Jeffrey Osborne, Annie Lennox, Kenny Rogers, and countless others), but at least they're all talented singers/vocalists.

What say you?

(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 03:32)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,005) by Norman from USA

Right? Facts.
(Monday 2 January 2023; 18:44)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,000) by Norman from USA

Rolling Stone has a history of not knowing what the bleep they're doing with these lists. The Celine omission is just another example, of which there are are countless on this list alone. It's best to just keep it pushing.

(Monday 2 January 2023; 15:13)


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The cringe of it all (101,947) by Norman from USA

Walter A seems to be in desperate need of a spotlight on his career. Why does the man insist on being a massive tool when it comes to AIWFC? He's credited and receives half the royalties every year. Get your degree and go write another hit if you're so pressed. Geez. Laugh your way to the bank and give it a rest already. It's giving bitter, girl.

And who's this Chan lady still going on about the QOC shizz? Wasn't the case thrown out or something? People will remember Mariah losing the fight for the TM before they'll ever remember her. And that's no shade to her career - she obviously has one. Maybe someday someone will know her outside of being referenced to Mariah. We love everybody.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it. May you have the good fortune to spend it with your loved ones.

(Saturday 24 December 2022; 07:58)

Merry Christmas from Croatia (101,940) by Norman from USA

And a Merry Christmas to you, too.

(Thursday 22 December 2022; 18:29)


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The magic starts tonight (101,767) by Norman from USA

Enjoy.

I can't wait for the report.

(Saturday 10 December 2022; 02:21)


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Colbert (101,761) by Norman from USA

I'm sorry for your loss. That's such a young age, too. I'm in LA and it's surging here, again. I have several friends who recently caught it even though they're all fully vaccinated. They've been lucky enough to have only have it be mild cases, but hospitalization is on the rise again. Stay safe out there lambs.

(Friday 9 December 2022; 03:35)


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Re: The 8 "new" tracks (101,212) (101,219) by Norman from USA

I'm happy about the anniversary of such a monumental album, and I'm looking forward to the documentary - and that's it. We love everybody.

(Friday 16 September 2022; 07:37)

Re: I wish for Butterfly: unplugged for Butterfly 25 (101,178) (101,179) by Norman from USA

I agree. I keep thinking that maybe she's not inspired enough these days, you know? And it's not about her having to constantly churn out music, but more as in trying to evolve more in her craft. Caution didn't blow anyone away with the vocals, and it wasn't meant to, but I think she gave us some rich textures and musicality on tracks like 8th Grade and GML.
(Sunday 11 September 2022; 04:39)

Re: New music (101,106) (101,108) by Norman from USA

That's always been my take on her actually having something new out - she'd get in shape. It's been her tell. I'm not here to judge her on her figure, I'm just stating an observation.

I don't think she's releasing anything anytime soon. She could be changing her formula, but I'm skeptical. So long as she's happy, it's all good. I simply don't want to hear about projects that won't come to fruition.
(Wednesday 31 August 2022; 03:28)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wants to trademark "Queen of Christmas" (100,995) (100,997) by Norman from USA

I read that it's only for merchandise and not for any other reason. So Ms. Love could still call herself that, just not on official merch. It's a distinction, but it could have been avoided all together.
(Friday 19 August 2022; 05:13)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey wants to trademark "Queen of Christmas" (100,988) (100,989) by Norman from USA

I honestly don't understand the need for this either. Whenever someone calls her that during an interview, she refuses to take the title. Now someone in her team sold her on the trademark idea? It's not something she needs or that helps her brand in any way. I couldn't care less about this endeavor. Her should focus on nailing down her brand and working to elevate it. Mariah needs some new blood on her team - people with vision and purpose.

All that said, I don't know who this Chan lady is. I googled her and still couldn't make sense out of it. This is probably the most notoriety she's ever had/is likely to ever get.

And Ms. Love - well, bless her. She has a right to make her coins off of whatever she can. Citing David Letterman as reference doesn't help her in any way, however. It's all subjective.

Nobody puts Christmas on the map like Mariah. Nobody. For better or worse. Whether it's trademaked or not, it's just the truth.
(Thursday 18 August 2022; 07:36)

Re: Bryson Tiller x Mariah (100,964) (100,967) by Norman from USA

I believe it's a Christmas song.

He was asked about his Christmas album and whether or not he'd thought of a collab with the queen of Christmas MC. I hope I misunderstood.
(Saturday 13 August 2022; 18:57)

Re: Bey snubs Mariah (100,916) (100,918) by Norman from USA

I know it's a remix with Madonna's song and all, but if you think anyone is going to tell Beyonce who she can or cannot name-drop...
(Saturday 6 August 2022; 21:24)

Re: Bey snubs Mariah (100,909) (100,911) by Norman from USA

I honestly don't think Mariah would say no to a duet with Bey, but who knows. I just find it odd.
(Saturday 6 August 2022; 03:06)

Re: Bey snubs Mariah (100,908) (100,910) by Norman from USA

Lol I take it you don't like it?
(Saturday 6 August 2022; 03:05)

Bey snubs Mariah (100,907) by Norman from USA

Beyonce released a remix of Break My Soul (Queen Remix) with Madonna. It mixes BMS with Madonna's Vogue. If you're familiar with Vogue, you know there's a part where Madonna name checks Hollywood icons like Marilyn Monroe, Dietrich and DiMaggio. Well, in this remix Beyonce starts the name check with "Queen Mother Madonna, Aaliyah." And then proceeds to name-check various other female entertainers (checks Grace Jones twice) but omits Mariah. Doja Cat gets in the mix, but no Mimi. I thought it was interesting.
(Saturday 6 August 2022; 00:46)

Re: Libra (100,768) (100,784) by Norman from USA

I'm not so sure about that Joachim. I'm a Capricorn and am currently dating a Scorpio, and have done so before. Maybe check out a fellow Cappy?

(Thursday 21 July 2022; 05:14)

Re: Narada Michael Walden (100,752) (100,783) by Norman from USA

Yeah, not sure why she disliked it so much.
(Thursday 21 July 2022; 05:12)

Re: Narada Michael Walden (100,756) (100,782) by Norman from USA

Yeah, I wondered about that too, Bill. He worked on VOL with her as a producer, and I'm guessing that's why she always says it ended up being over-produced (she prefers the demo version).

He mentioned something about her possibly releasing one of their songs from the vault, though. Possibly in The Rarities 2?
(Thursday 21 July 2022; 05:11)

Re: Walter (100,779) (100,781) by Norman from USA

When I read the original post, I knew there would be a rebuttal from Eric in 3... 2...

(Thursday 21 July 2022; 05:05)

Narada Michael Walden (100,745) by Norman from USA

Here's an interview he did recently where he talks about first working with Mariah on her debut album, specifically about writing IDWC with her. It's a long interview and very interesting, but only the first part is really about Mariah. There's also a first part to this interview where he talks about working with Whitney on I Wanna Dance with Somebody if you're interested. He's quite the characters.
(Saturday 16 July 2022; 15:50)

Re: Vocabulary (100,725) (100,734) by Norman from USA

Ignore works both ways, Stacey.
(Friday 15 July 2022; 16:57)

Re: Vocabulary (100,723) (100,727) by Norman from USA

Preach it Lady B.

(Friday 15 July 2022; 06:24)

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