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My Prayer (103,383) by Bobby A from United States Brillant rendition. MC can definitely take a remake and make it her own. MC keep digging in that vault. (Friday 8 September 2023; 23:10) this is a reply to message 103,380

My Prayer (103,380) by Andrew from the UK It's anastonishing vocal performance. But I can't stop hearing Unchained Melody when the arpeggio kicks in. The song is great but - now don't shoot me - feels very out-dated, even for the 90s. (Friday 8 September 2023; 18:05)

Love Music Box (103,382) by TJ from Norway Me too. I wonder if the new kids in the class like it. (Friday 8 September 2023; 22:29) this is a reply to message 103,381

Love Music Box (103,381) by John john from UK I love this album and now we have a larger addiction, it's just pure heaven. Nostalgia at its greatest. For me Music Box is Mariah's greatest work and my most played album. (Friday 8 September 2023; 18:36)

Love Music Box (103,381) by John john from UK I love this album and now we have a larger addiction, it's just pure heaven. Nostalgia at its greatest. For me Music Box is Mariah's greatest work and my most played album. (Friday 8 September 2023; 18:36)

My Prayer (103,380) by Andrew from the UK It's anastonishing vocal performance. But I can't stop hearing Unchained Melody when the arpeggio kicks in. The song is great but - now don't shoot me - feels very out-dated, even for the 90s. (Friday 8 September 2023; 18:05)

Proctor's Theatre (103,379) by Andrew from the UK I have just relistened to both about fifty times now side-by-suide, but I can't hear it. She seems to end the phrase on the same beat the guy in the audience ends his contribution. Can you imagine being that guy, now? On another note: when you listened to Hero at Proctor's Theatre did you picture the audience member in a black and white striped T clapping and shaking his head in disbelief? I bet you did. Now, can you imagine being *that* guy? (Friday 8 September 2023; 17:55) this is a reply to message 103,375

Proctor's Theatre (103,375) by Jamie from UK I might be wrong but the Thank You For Coming bit seems a fraction earlier than the DVD version, like it's an alternative take? (Friday 8 September 2023; 15:47)

Music Box/Proctor's Theatre - my origin story (103,378) by Andrew from the UK Alright, Lee, jeez. It's not a contest. I, too, recorded the audio from the VHS of Here is Mariah Carey (Proctor's Theatre) onto a casette so I could listen to it on the way to school and on the way back. And I wore the Music Box CD out and had to get several copies. And that original VHS tape was worn right through, too. It was very emotional for me to read your story. I used to sit listening to Music Box in my room staring out the window at the sea wondering if anyone else was doing the same: wondering if there were other boys like me. Now I know there, of course, was. But those were very very different times. I just listened to Proctor's Theatre whilst running down the river and I'm not ashamed to say I stopped and cried when the AYNAF - Extended came on. These 25th/30th Anniversary Editions are almost like reliving the 90's all over again. I almost feel as young as I look. I love what you wrote. You have no idea how much your story moved me. (Friday 8 September 2023; 17:46) this is a reply to message 103,372

Music Box/Proctor's Theatre - my origin story (103,372) by Lee from UK Proctor's Theatre was my introduction to Mariah. My uncle gave my older brother a VHS called "Here is Mariah Carey". I remember being 10 years old and walking into the living room while my brother was watching it. I was mesmerized. I could not believe the sounds her mouth was producing. I studied this VHS tape, every note, every riff, every hand gesture, every inspirational thing she said. I know it word for word from the beginning to the end. I needed to hear more. I wore out two copies of this VHS due to rewinding, pausing and playing so frequently. Shortly after, my brother gave me his cassette of Music Box (he did not turn out to be such a fan in the end). I didn't even have my own cassette player so I spent most of my free time in my brother's bedroom playing and replaying the Music Box album. Every song was sheer perfection but the two that really stood out to me where All I Ever Wanted and Everything Fades Away. I eventually received a CD player for Christmas with a CD version of Music Box and simply being able to "skip" between tracks made listening to this album an even better experience. I have had several copies of this album on CD over the years as they were very well used and ultimately became scratched and would skip. Eventually, I ripped an MP3 from the CD making listening even easier, I recorded it to mini-disc (remember those?) I even used a couple of aux leads to record the Proctor's Theatre VHS audio to a minidisc and I could take the concert with me everywhere I went. I am so grateful we now have the Proctor's Audio on Spotify and the video on Amazon Prime. This was prior to the days of the internet and no 11-year-olds where I grew up in Liverpool, England, were listening to Mariah Carey. I had so much to say about how she sings and why I adored her so much but no one would listen to me for long enough. My family would gift me with various CDs from her back catalogue for birthdays and Christmas and then the first album I ever bought for myself was Daydream. Thank goodness the internet was invented and by 2001 I had found a community of like-minded people who just wanted to share their love for Mariah. I have been obsessed ever since. (Friday 8 September 2023; 13:54)

My Prayer and Workin Hard (103,377) by MusicfanJ from Germany I knew "My prayer" would be good, but I'm totally blown away. Speachless indeed. Her voice, her emotion, the darker tone at the beginning. So soulful. How could this been kept for so long? But I'm so happy to hear it now. A new favourite of mine. And then "Workin hard". How cool, such a good vibe song. I love it. The remix is hot too. The anniversary edition is "giving me life" and pure joy while listening. Mariah's vault is incredible. (Friday 8 September 2023; 17:23)

MB30 reaction (103,376) by Nick G from Germany I love the new edition. It sounds like a pink gay summer from the nineties. Here is my personal new MB tracklist: 1. Dreamlover 2. Hero 3. AYNAF (Soul Convention Remix) 4. Now That I Know 5. Never Forget You 6. Do You Think Of Me 7. All I Live For (Extended) 8. Without You 9. Just To Hold You Once Again 10. I've been Thinking Bout You 11. Workin Hard (Remix) 12. Endless Love 13. All I Ever Wanted 14. Everything Fades Away 15. My Prayer 16. Music Box (Acapella) It sounds now fresh and funny. (Friday 8 September 2023; 16:41) this is a reply to message 103,373

MB30 reaction (103,373) by BFF from United States "My Prayer" brought tears to my eyes when I heard it. Such a gorgeous rendition and somewhat left field for Mariah in terms of covers. More evidence that Mariah needs to put together a "cover songs" compilation album. She's done so many great ones, and it would be nice to have them all in one place. "Workin' Hard" is better than either of the Cole + Cliviles tracks on the original album. I can totally understand why Mariah's message on Twitter says she's looking back with a bit of regret on this album... because "My Prayer," "Workin' Hard", "All I Live For", "Everything Fades Away", and "Do You Think of Me" are all better than songs that made the final track list. I would have left off "Just to Hold You Once Again", "I've Been Thinking About You", and "All I've Ever Wanted" to make room for unreleased songs and b-sides if there was a concern that the album would be too long. I wouldn't be able to leave off tracks 1-7 on the original album - those are all songs I never skip. (Friday 8 September 2023; 14:51)

Proctor's Theatre (103,375) by Jamie from UK I might be wrong but the Thank You For Coming bit seems a fraction earlier than the DVD version, like it's an alternative take? (Friday 8 September 2023; 15:47) this is a reply to message 103,371

Proctor's Theatre (103,371) by Andrew from the UK I am beside myself that this is now on Spotify. "This is another new song from my new album, called Anytime You Need A Friend. I just wanna dedicate to everybody here tonight. Thank you for coming." It is the very first thing I heard from Mariah whilst my brothers - who had 'borrowed' the VHS from their friend up the street - watched it in the living room. I walked in to see what it was I could hear and couldn't believe it. I know every single hand movement, head movement, foot movement from the performance. Mariah, you're incredible. (Friday 8 September 2023; 12:06)

Music Box acapella (103,374) by Bobby A from United States Music Box acapella is just beautiful. It has always been one of my favorite tracks on MB. All of the tracks on disc 2 really flow very well together. (Friday 8 September 2023; 15:03)

MB30 reaction (103,373) by BFF from United States "My Prayer" brought tears to my eyes when I heard it. Such a gorgeous rendition and somewhat left field for Mariah in terms of covers. More evidence that Mariah needs to put together a "cover songs" compilation album. She's done so many great ones, and it would be nice to have them all in one place. "Workin' Hard" is better than either of the Cole + Cliviles tracks on the original album. I can totally understand why Mariah's message on Twitter says she's looking back with a bit of regret on this album... because "My Prayer," "Workin' Hard", "All I Live For", "Everything Fades Away", and "Do You Think of Me" are all better than songs that made the final track list. I would have left off "Just to Hold You Once Again", "I've Been Thinking About You", and "All I've Ever Wanted" to make room for unreleased songs and b-sides if there was a concern that the album would be too long. I wouldn't be able to leave off tracks 1-7 on the original album - those are all songs I never skip. (Friday 8 September 2023; 14:51)

Music Box/Proctor's Theatre - my origin story (103,372) by Lee from UK Proctor's Theatre was my introduction to Mariah. My uncle gave my older brother a VHS called "Here is Mariah Carey". I remember being 10 years old and walking into the living room while my brother was watching it. I was mesmerized. I could not believe the sounds her mouth was producing. I studied this VHS tape, every note, every riff, every hand gesture, every inspirational thing she said. I know it word for word from the beginning to the end. I needed to hear more. I wore out two copies of this VHS due to rewinding, pausing and playing so frequently. Shortly after, my brother gave me his cassette of Music Box (he did not turn out to be such a fan in the end). I didn't even have my own cassette player so I spent most of my free time in my brother's bedroom playing and replaying the Music Box album. Every song was sheer perfection but the two that really stood out to me where All I Ever Wanted and Everything Fades Away. I eventually received a CD player for Christmas with a CD version of Music Box and simply being able to "skip" between tracks made listening to this album an even better experience. I have had several copies of this album on CD over the years as they were very well used and ultimately became scratched and would skip. Eventually, I ripped an MP3 from the CD making listening even easier, I recorded it to mini-disc (remember those?) I even used a couple of aux leads to record the Proctor's Theatre VHS audio to a minidisc and I could take the concert with me everywhere I went. I am so grateful we now have the Proctor's Audio on Spotify and the video on Amazon Prime. This was prior to the days of the internet and no 11-year-olds where I grew up in Liverpool, England, were listening to Mariah Carey. I had so much to say about how she sings and why I adored her so much but no one would listen to me for long enough. My family would gift me with various CDs from her back catalogue for birthdays and Christmas and then the first album I ever bought for myself was Daydream. Thank goodness the internet was invented and by 2001 I had found a community of like-minded people who just wanted to share their love for Mariah. I have been obsessed ever since. (Friday 8 September 2023; 13:54)

Proctor's Theatre (103,371) by Andrew from the UK I am beside myself that this is now on Spotify. "This is another new song from my new album, called Anytime You Need A Friend. I just wanna dedicate to everybody here tonight. Thank you for coming." It is the very first thing I heard from Mariah whilst my brothers - who had 'borrowed' the VHS from their friend up the street - watched it in the living room. I walked in to see what it was I could hear and couldn't believe it. I know every single hand movement, head movement, foot movement from the performance. Mariah, you're incredible. (Friday 8 September 2023; 12:06)

AYNAF Soul convention version (103,370) by Terna from Nigeria The attack on the 2nd verse, she went full force on the power after all, its a Soul version lol. I heard this version a while back and totally forgot about it. I swear, Mariah's voice is a whole weapon. And this was her instrument at its absolute best. Nobody touches Mariah when it comes to vocals, her creative process vocally and this album proves this. Thank you Mariah for this gift. (Friday 8 September 2023; 10:13)

It's here (103,369) by Terna from Nigeria Yes it is the cover of the same song, but much better and boy she sounds phenomenal. The record release was available here as soon as Midnight struck too. Music Box the era, honestly feels much more complete now, as I always thought the album was a tab bit short. (Friday 8 September 2023; 09:20) this is a reply to message 103,358

It's here (103,358) by Edward from USA Is My Prayers a cover as we speculated? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19)

It's here (103,368) by Norman from USA It is, Edward. It's The Platters song. And phenomenal. I'm verklempt. (Friday 8 September 2023; 09:03) this is a reply to message 103,354

It's here (103,354) by Edward from USA Is it a cover? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:11)

Workin' Hard (103,367) by enwar00 from usa Reminds me of Long Ago. The beat overall, but especially her low vocals during the first verse. Feels like a precursor to that song. (Friday 8 September 2023; 07:43)

It's here (103,366) by Kyle Anthony from United States Yes. "My Prayer" is a Platters cover. (Friday 8 September 2023; 07:40) this is a reply to message 103,358

It's here (103,358) by Edward from USA Is My Prayers a cover as we speculated? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19)

It's here (103,365) by enwar00 from usa I agree. As a whole, I'm loving All I Love For in this extended version. To me it instantly sounded so much better than that cropped up Rarities version. (Friday 8 September 2023; 06:59) this is a reply to message 103,356

It's here (103,356) by Jamie from UK Love My Prayer great vocals. The vocals on All I Live For are better than on the Rarities too. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:15)

It's here (103,364) by enwar00 from usa The shade of it all. (Friday 8 September 2023; 06:57) this is a reply to message 103,355

It's here (103,355) by Edward from USA Does iTunes still exist? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:13)

It's here (103,363) by Bobby A from United States Speechless. Mesmerizing. 90s Mariah perfecto. (Friday 8 September 2023; 06:32) this is a reply to message 103,359

It's here (103,359) by Edward from USA How so? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19)

MB30 (103,362) by "MariahHater" from Hell What a great collection. The most attacked best seller she ever did but when you really listen, it's a wonderful gem. Never been hooked with the Music Box song like I always skip all MB songs aside from Dreamlover but this release made me love it so so so bad. Hero vs Hero 2009 I'm torn lol. (Friday 8 September 2023; 02:48)

It's here (103,361) by Bill from the UK Yes Eddie, it is a cover of the old 50s song and she sings it amazingly. Honestly her voice is exceptional. I've played it like 1000 times already. All I Live For is a completely different take than the version on The Rarities and her voice is incredible. The whole package is just brilliant. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:36) this is a reply to message 103,358

It's here (103,358) by Edward from USA Is My Prayers a cover as we speculated? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19)

It's here (103,360) by Jamie from UK Sounds different at times to the Rarities version. And is the original whistle at the end. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:30) this is a reply to message 103,359

It's here (103,359) by Edward from USA How so? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19)

It's here (103,359) by Edward from USA How so? (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19) this is a reply to message 103,356

It's here (103,356) by Jamie from UK Love My Prayer great vocals. The vocals on All I Live For are better than on the Rarities too. (Friday 8 September 2023; 01:15)

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