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About Stacey from USA: Been a fan since 1993. Favorite albums include Daydream, TEOM, and Music Box. I love a good discussion, but won't stand for hateful comments because we disagree. I am too old to deal with drama and so are you. Keep it real with me and we'll have some fun. Peace.

Celine Dion is not passed her prime, Andrew (56,578) by Stacey from USA Taking Chances (2007) has sold over 3.1 million copies worldwide since its release. Loved Me Back To Life (2003) has sold over 1.3 million copies (as of December 2013). Both albums were released with little to no promotion. Add to the fact she has had a spectacular run in Vegas since she started that in 2003. Celine Dion is as relevant today as Mariah. When she announced she was coming back to Vegas, it was all over the press. Anyways, I'm not writing this to start a back and forth MC vs. Celine. I love them both as amazing singers. Both are relevant. Both are in their prime not passed it. Andrew, I love your frankness. The honesty in your posts is quite refreshing. I enjoy reading them. However, my friend E=MC2 is not better than TEOM, lol. Though I do love IBYULT. That song had me at first listen. (Thursday 10 September 2015; 23:26)

Billy from Greece (55,293) by Stacey from USA I totally agree. I love how she is revisiting her earliest hits with a new found appreciation even though her time at Sony was tough. I'm sure LTT and IDWC mean something more since her marriage fell apart. (Thursday 16 July 2015; 8:25)

Ariana Grande (55,173) by Stacey from USA If she hates America, she can go live in 100s of other freaking countries. Don't let the door hit your butt on the way out, Ms. Grande. (Friday 10 July 2015; 1:22)

Vocals, songwriting challenge (54,719) by Stacey from USA My list changes all the time too. This challenge was hard for me too. But, I wanted to ask a question that caused us all to dig deeper and look at more obscure songs we don't think of often. (Thursday 18 June 2015; 21:34)

Vocals, songwriting (54,703) by Stacey from USA If someone asked you your 5 most favorite tracks to show off Mariah's best vocals what would they be? If someone asked you to do the same with her songwriting, what would they be? Try not to include any "woe is me" Hero/CTTA or holiday tracks because those are way too obvious for both vocals and songwriting. Dig deeper. My picks for vocals are: *You're So Cold (the intro), that intro leaves me speechless. *Vanishing (SNL '90 performance) *Emotions (Unplugged '92) *Underneath the Stars *Circles (that run at 2:44 gives me chills everytime) I need to think about songs that show off her amazing songwriting skills. One off the top of my head would be The Roof. There is some phenomenal storytelling going on here. She writes in such a way that you can visualize the scene as it unfolds in the song. Looking In is another favorite. I don't think anyone had any idea how miserable MC was in her life. That song is the theme of my life. So powerful. Have fun. (Wednesday 17 June 2015; 21:04)

Negativity vs. constructive criticism (54,701) by Stacey from USA Some people need to understand the difference between these two terms. Negativity is someone coming here with the sole purpose of bashing Mariah with no credible opinions to back up any of their points. With Eric's rules, I doubt those kind of posts ever get posted. Constructive criticism is critiquing MC and providing credible opinions to back up your claims. I found nothing derogatory or offensive in Randy's posts about Mariah's voice. Mariah's voice isn't the same. I know things change over the years. How or why that has happened is up for discussion. Last time I checked this was a messageboard. You know a place for talking, lol. I wonder if under Sony's control, part of that control was preserving Mariah's voice. It seems her voice started losing its richness after 1997 when MC split from Tommy. Just a thought I'm throwing out there. Anyways, don't be so quick to rush to judgement someone is being negative. Thoughtfully read their posts to better understand where they are coming from. If you still find a problem with it, ignore it and move onto something else. Peace. (Wednesday 17 June 2015; 20:57)

Special K (54,609) by Stacey from USA A-freaking-men. Your post (54, 561) was so on point. I hope MC gets out of her own way and gets her "ish" in order. (Saturday 13 June 2015; 3:48)

MC's style in Paris, opinions (54,545) by Stacey from USA MC style in Paris has been amazing. It just proves she doesn't have to let the "girls" hang out all the time to look sexy. That blue dress was just gorgeous. I honestly would love some more looks of her covering up. I know, there will always be some who say dress the way you want. But, it's always bugged me how her style choices tend to overshadow the amazing talent she possesses. Anyways, whoever is helping her pick her clothes, hire that person like full now time, lol. Let me just say this: namecalling of any nature has no place here. So just stop it. Last time I checked you could only find goats on a farm not a messageboard. Peace. (Thursday 11 June 2015; 22:28)

Promotion (53,729) by Stacey from USA I thought Mariah had a good week. Her performances got better and better. She did well to mix her live and pre-recorded vocals to the point that the "average Joe" couldn't tell the difference. More importantly than her singing was her interviews. I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating. It doesn't take much to get the general public/media off on MC and how silly she can be sometimes, rambling off in tangents, etc. During both appearances on Kimmel and Live she was candid, funny, articulate, answering the questions she was asked, not rambling off on some irrelevant subject. I'm also glad she didn't get asked about the divorce, etc. Maybe at a future time when the dust has settled, she can talk about it. My only gripe about the promo week was where is the freakin' video? Honestly, during the week it should have been announced the video would debut lets' say on Friday. She could talk about it with each appearance building anticipation, thus driving up downloads when it hits. *sigh* C'mon Sony, get it together. Anywho, it was a good week for MC. (Sunday 24 May 2015; 2:47)

BBMA, Kimmel (53,553) by Stacey from USA MC did ok at the BBMA awards. I honestly think she held back on VOL to save her voice for that night's Vegas show. The transition into Infinity was awkward with the music starting before MC was done with VOL. However, I thought MC recovered nicely by singing the final VOL note in the same key as Infinity. Her going back and forth between live and pre-recorded vocals was nice. You could hardly tell. MC always seems a bit nervous at awards shows. On Kimmel though, she was much more relaxed and let her personality show a bit more talking to the audience and such. More importantly than her performance on Kimmel was her interview. The diva antics of the past few years were gone. She was funny, engaging, not loopy as we have seen in the past. These kind of interviews along with in print interviews she's done are just as important as a good performance. Seems like she has a good team in place. (Tuesday 19 May 2015; 21:16)

Eternal / Vegas (53,194) by Stacey from USA I agree. I was so excited to learn MC would be singing LTT and IDWC. IDWC has to be one of my favorite ballads. It is always running through my head. She really did a great job with a difficult song. I'm glad to see her taking it easy with the uptempo songs, letting the backing track, dancers, and props take more of the lead. That way she can conserve more of her voice for the ballads which tend to rely on her voice to take the lead. I'm glad to see Vegas is being kind to Mariah. MC has surrounded herself with good professionals who know how to market this gem of a voice. Seems like everything with the show is polished and can only get better from this point. MC needed this. If all goes well, the Vegas residency will really set her up for that next album to blow us all out of the park, lol. (Monday 11 May 2015; 18:23)

Favorite album (52,905) by Stacey from USA Um hello? Daydream. Duh. (Wednesday 6 May 2015; 4:28)

Say it aint so? / Marissa (52,754) by Stacey from USA First Stephen, now you Edward? Noooooo. Us level-headed fans have to stick together. Don't stay away to long. Marissa, your post (52,749) is one of the most well written posts of what I've also tried to explain for years. Maybe i'ts an age thing being 37. I just don't get bothered if someone disagrees with me. I don't take it personally if someone loves a song I can't stand. I don't call them out with a post. I don't get bothered when a faceless person says crap to me. It ain't that deep. Anyways, always enjoy your posts. Some will never "get it". (Sunday 3 May 2015; 3:42)

Skip (52,566) by Stacey from USA Love the edit. I honestly think it flows better, especially at the beginning. Many songs start out with the chorus then head into the first verse. To me those extra lyrics st the beginning seemed out of place. Can you send me an mp3. I have hundreds of MC mp3s if you want to trade. daydreamer.butterfly@gmail.com. Thanks. (Wednesday 29 April 2015; 20:19)

Licia / Infinity (52,495) by Stacey from USA I know you do. I realized after I posted my response I pretty much repeated myself again. Sorry. I didn't get my expectations up for this song and so when it dropped, I wasn't that disappointed. (Tuesday 28 April 2015; 20:38)

Licia (52,446) by Stacey from USA I wasn't trying to generalize everyone wanted a #1 song. I like many of her songs better than those that did hit #1. Anyways, there is something missing from Infinity for me too. However, before the song came out, I wasn't expecting a powerhouse hit. I don't think that was the purpose of Infinity or I Stiill Believe for that matter. And it's why I didn't feel this let down upon hearing the song. I bought up ISB because both songs were used as a way to promote the new compilation album. Mariah is going to save her powerhouse hit songs for a full commercial album release. Once Mariah got in a place of personal momentum forward, we were blessed with a amazing album (Rainbow after #1s, TEOM after CB, and ??? after #1 To Infinity). I wasn't trying to generalize every fan was expecting a #1 hit. That wasn't why I wanted to respond. I wanted to maybe bridge the gap of expectations so to speak and maybe remind folks MC is always going to save her best stuff for a full album release. Plus, this song was more about her moving on from Nick. I'll take it an enjoy it as much as I can. And if not, I have so many other MC songs, remixes, galore to listen to, lol. (Tuesday 28 April 2015; 2:42)

Cgee54 (52,407) by Stacey from USA You summed up my long post in just a few sentences. Well put. I agree CB was pure damage control, a forum to give MC an opportunity to go on all the shows and share her side of the breakdown/Glitter debacle. It allowed MC to show she was back and ready to shine again. TTR was never meant to rocket up the charts. It was more of a therapy for MC. Then we got TEOM. Oh my, I love that album. I see the same thing happening here. Different circumstances of course, but she is still coming off a personal setback. What better way to reenter the public eye than by celebrating her 18 #1s. I hope she does well in Vegas which will hopefully set her up for the true comeback with the next studio album. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:28)

Infinity (52,405) by Stacey from USA I think those who don't like the song need to take a step back. Remember the first #1s album? MC recorded I Still Believe as a new single to promote the album. That song while nice, remixes are even better, wasn't meant to rocket her back to #1. I don't think it was that kind of song. It was a tribute to BKS. The same goes with Infinity. I think everyone hyped themselves up so much that upon first listen, they were let down when it wasn't that WBT/SIO powerhouse song (which I think is an unfair comparison). It's a song to promote the new #1s collection/Vegas residency. It's a song to help MC move forward. I think she did her best to write a song to please radio, but more for herself. I'm hopeful that when the time comes for a new album of songs, MC will create those radio friendly, powerhouse singles. For now, though, it's all about reminding folks about her accomplishments. Similar to ISB, Infinity is meant to get her back on track, not rocker her up to #1. (Monday 27 April 2015; 21:08)

Infinity (52,301) by Stacey from USA I like it. Um if any of us ever had any thoughts MC and would get back together, um this song just "shut that door", lol. It's a different sound, sort of a return to her more pop sound (still R&B though), but one I think radio could get behind. Do I think it will go to #1? If I'm being honest, probably not. However, retract those drama claws. It does seem MC is organized and on track back now with LA Sony & Co. Enjoy folks. (Monday 27 April 2015; 6:55)

Edward (52,228) by Stacey from USA Oh Edward, would you be so kind? daydreamer.butterfly@gmail.com Thanks. (Sunday 26 April 2015; 5:46)

#1s to Infinity (51,799) by Stacey from USA I like the updated cover and title. It reminds people what she's accomplished and the sky is the limit. It's a bit too photo-shopped for my taste, but it is what it is. I like the use of social media to get the word out. The idea of having fans share on Facebook, Twitter to help speed up the release was genius. I think it's smart of Sony Reid & Co to help Ms. MC embrace the power of social media. She can use the Reveal Mariah for not only this upcoming CD release, but new albums in the future. Here comes the but. You knew there was one with me, lol. While her Vegas show is focusing on her 18 #1 hits, this is also the year she is celebrating 25 years in the music business. Her catalog of hits is unsurpassed. I would have liked to have seen a box set of sorts. CD #1 being the 18 #1 hits plus the song Infinity. CD #2 being her amazing catalog of remixes. I remember hearing ABMB featuring Da Brat and Xscape. I had no idea Mariah remixed practically most of her single releases. Her remixes are better than some of the originals, IMO. Wow. Why not include a CD of all her remixes, the rare ones like Butterfly (Meme), ATYNAF, Dreamlover (which put her remixes on the map), etc. Include the radio edits so you can fit a ton of songs on the CD. CD #3 should contain live performances from SNL '90 to Proctor's Theatre '93 to Divas Live '98, '00, Grammy's '06. Oh and don't forget her amazing performance of Butterfly on SNL '98. Then CD #4 could contain rare B-sides like Slipping Away, DYTOM, EFA, Skydiving, HMMITTN, etc. Songs that I'm sure the general public hasn't heard. She has had amazing career and I was hoping for some sort of giant release to coincide with Vegas to remind folks that no other female singer comes close to what this lady has accomplished. In the end though, it seems MC, Sony Reid and Co have their promotion organized. I just was hoping for something a bit more. (Tuesday 14 April 2015; 7:08)

Infinity (51,529) by Stacey from USA I like the title. I always like the MC that emerges from tough times. She seems to be getting it together with LA Reid at the helm once again. April 27th is only a few weeks away. I can't wait to hear the new single. Now with a new single coming, let's get the promotion on point and get some TV appearances going. (Thursday 9 April 2015; 22:25)

Nostagia (51,468) by Stacey from USA Why not? I'll throw my hat into the ring. The year was 1993. I was 16 in my family room cleaning up. I had VH1 on with my back turned to the TV. Then the video for Hero started to play. Seriously, I turned around and was like "Who is that voice?" It was amazing and the rest they say is history. It's probably why I prefer Mariah's sound during the Sony years. Not to say anything since then isn't worth my time. Hardly. It's just that's the sound that captured my attention and still does. It's why TEOM and even MIAM are favorites. Anyways, I wouldn't worry about promotion for Vegas. Things are quiet because I imagine MC is working hard behind the scenes to get this gig right. Her career depends on it. (Wednesday 8 April 2015; 3:56)

Nick, weight (51,343) by Stacey from USA Wow, what a low-life. What's even worse is now there are kids involved. With TM, there were no kids involved. Sure, he was her boss for a few years after the divorce, tough years, but once she moved on from Sony, that was it. This time, however, for the sake of the kids I hope NC grows up. He's their father and regardless of how we feel about the guy, those kids need a dad. If he does publish a book, I hope MC's team takes him to town for defamation. As someone who has struggled with weight the past 15 years (I'm at a healthy weight, 30 lbs lighter than before my three kids thank you very much), this discussion hits close to home. For me, I want MC to be healthy. She doesn't have to be a size 6 to wow audiences. When MC dresses right and wears clothes that flatter her figure, she looks gorgeous. I find it funny this discussion comes up after she wears a wetsuit. Hello people, something like that is going to show all your curves, especially curves that come after having kids. Trust me, I've got the hips too, lol. To me this discussion is so over. Let MC be. She's not going to let herself go, especially before a big run of shows in Vegas. As long as she is eating right and exercising, like I do, she'll be just fine. Let the weight issue go. (Friday 3 April 2015; 8:05)

18 songs you've never heard of list (51,198) by Stacey from USA Did any of you guys see that list? So many of my favorite songs are on that list. Do You Think Of Me, Slipping Away, Lead The Way, just to name a few. And of course MIAM had two mentions, Cry and Faded. Ugh, I know it's over and done with, but still bugs me MIAM didn't have more promotion. Such a fantastic, solid album. Anyways, I love these lists. We all talk about singles, more popular songs and yet, MC's catalog is so huge, you can makes all sorts of lists. Oh and the target="_blank">Honey remix? One of her best hands down. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 8:30)

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