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Vocals getting better (104,434) by Chicago Lamb from USA
Mariah isn't fastidious about exercising her voice. Regimented vocal exercise is considered bleak. She starts the first show dry and then as shows continue, she warms up. She recorded much of TEOM after the Charmbracelet tour as she said it left her voice in a good place. As a teenager, she respected opera but it was too restrictive, confining. She wanted to be freer with her voice.
(Wednesday 6 December 2023; 13:12)
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Number one (104,433) by Edward from USA
True. Brenda who? I had never heard of her. I do really want "Last Christmas" to be number one though.
(Wednesday 6 December 2023; 03:40)
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Rockin' Around #1 (104,432) by Edward from USA
Andrew, are you the guy walking by George Michael holding a bottle of Vodka?
(Wednesday 6 December 2023; 03:31)
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Good voice (104,431) by Bobby A from United States
I think that you are totally wrong this time for sure. MC would kill it on the Superbowl stage with Usher. She would move like she did in the Honey video. Debbie Allen would be hired for her 6 minute performance that would have MC moving with her male dancers to A No No/I'm That Chick mash-up.
(Wednesday 6 December 2023; 01:55)
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MC's sold out Chicago show (104,430) by Bobby A from United States
Her voice just keeps getting better with each show. I wonder what did MC do to bring her voice back to where she actually sounds better than six months ago. Whatever you did MC, keep up with the better habits and vocal practices.
(Wednesday 6 December 2023; 01:05)
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Rockin' Around #1 (104,429) by Jamie from UK
Cool sounds like a plan.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 22:05)
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Article: Mariah Carey dethroned (104,428) by Edward from USA
I don't understand. Streams are converted to sales. 150 streams equal 1 track sale.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 21:12)
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Rockin' Around #1 (104,427) by Andrew from the UK
I literally live in the same country. You're dead to me. Luke.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 20:29)
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Number one (104,426) by Andrew from the UK
Honestly, who cares? It's a good thing, in my opinion. There is now less pressure to keep maintaining that same level of success with it and frankly I'm bored of the Crimbo song already. And the talk of charts and that Brenda Lee who, sorry sister, should not have been slapped in that bloody awful blonde wig. It's a awful wig, a awful song and a awful nauseating thought that I might accidentally happen to listen to it ever again. It will undoubtedly be playing at the gates of hell upon my entry.

Next year is Merry Christmas 30 and the Crimbo Song's 30th. That's a huge, huge deal. I say Mariah do two concerts in Hyde Park, London. Winter in London, Mariah on stage with 65,000 people singing Crimbo songs into the night air, followed by a festive fireworks display. And stream it live on AppleTV.

If she did something like this, it would be global news and a massive celebration of the anniversary of her creating something that is truly timeless - unlike these little Christmas shows that nobody really gives two shiny shits about.

Barclaycard x Apple presents...

Mariah Carey's
"Merry Christmas 30"
Live in Hyde Park, London
December 22 & 23, 2024

Stream it live on AppleTV.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 20:28)
Good voice (104,425) by Andrew from the UK
It's *highly* likely Usher himself will be either lipsyncing or singing over pre-record. I say she should do it, if offered. And practice like buggery to not look like an awful drag tribute act. New shorter dark, old school hair, maybe rocking some bangs. Pants on, tits away, heels lowered, moving around the set piece. Get Gucci to design her outfit.

I'm talking a totally shocking new look Mariah, first-worldwide glimpse, so that, the very next morning, it's Mariah's hot new body, hot new style, hot new track that is the talk, not the unbelievably boring American "football" nor Usher. Who should be in hot pants.

Alas, she will stand frozen centre stage in an unimpressive sparkly ball gown with her fake boobs hanging out - boobs which, by then, should have formed their own gravitational pull. But we can dream.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 20:15)
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Article: Mariah Carey dethroned (104,424) by Betty from Canada
Forbes forgot to mention how Spotify removed AIWFCIY from playlists and Billboard changed the rules to count streaming more than sales.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 18:44)
Rockin' Around #1 (104,423) by Edward from USA
Sadly not in the city, but might be moving back. I'd love to though.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 12:43)
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MC's sold out Chicago show (104,422) by Chicago Lamb from USA
A girlfriend of mine attended the show. She's a casual fan but went with a group of girls for fun. She recorded some fantastic videos. This is from her social media post: "Back in the 90s I said more than once that 'all I wanted for Christmas' was to see Mariah Carey perform (that song) - and many other songs live. It only took me 30 years but my wish came true. Last night, we attended the sold out Mariah Carey Christmas show - and wow it definitely was worth the wait. She included favorites from her 1994 and 2010 Merry Christmas albums along with many other non holiday hits. Mariah looks, sounds flawless and seems to be having fun on stage with her band and dancers. So grateful for another fun girlfriend holiday adventure. Here is a little taste of the magic."
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 12:37)
Rockin' Around #1 (104,421) by Bobby A from United States
I know she is going to make the Lambs proud in 2024. I am even looking forward to a JD/BMC/JA collaboration. Muni Long's Made For Me is just a beautiful R&B ballad.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 12:20)
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Rockin' Around #1 (104,420) by Jamie from UK
Where in NY are you? Next time I'm there we could grab a coffee?
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 10:37)
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Snooze and Giving Me Life (104,419) by Lainsky from Philippines
Have you heard or listened to SZA's Snooze? The first time I listened to it reminded me of Mariah's Giving Me Life and Bliss. Of course, MC's songs are better. I just thought if only radio stations or streaming platforms give equal opportunities to both young and old singers, Mariah's chart success might continue. GML is a top-ten hit material like Snooze. It only proves that Mariah's songs are usually ahead of their time. And it's okay if AIWFCIY did not or will not make it to No.1. It has already made its impact and record. Let's give another old artist a chance.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 04:44)
Rockin' Around #1 (104,418) by Edward from USA
RATCT had been reaching the second spot for four years consecutively. It's not like the song came out of nowhere. AIWFCIY was ahead on airplay and sales. It was just 2.5 M streams. Mariah should up her game with a couple of big televised events. She needs exposure. Here in NY, I haven't heard RATCT anywhere.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 04:16)
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All I live for (104,417) by Tevin from USA
Did you all see the snippet of Mariah singing All I Live For? She sounds good. I need her to start doing more impromptu moments.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 03:37)
Rockin' Around #1 (104,416) by Shezz from Pk
Robert Anthony you called this weeks ago. There still are a few more weeks for her to get to number 1, I hope she gets one week atleast. Though you said you thought she won't hit number 1 this year. Maybe she'll hit number 1 on the chart for the first week of 2024 which will keep her streak going. I remember it was a really tight race last year as well and RATCT was also number 1 on Spotify last year but more towards the end. I don't think any amount of promotion at this point will make people stream or buy this song more than they already do. I don't think Mariah has anything left to accomplish with AIWFC - most of us were hoping it would help her get her longest running number 1 title back. It still can, might just take longer now. I think some people are generally getting a little tired of AIWFC (as per comments seen online). Heck even I tend to skip it on my Christmas playlist now sometimes - but whenever it does come on it still sounds pretty darn good I'll admit.

Lets celebrate her reaching number 1 on the global Billboard and Spotify charts and looking great in the People shoot. She says she has enough songs for an album now needs to record some of them so maybe a new album in spring. Also, I read online that Butterfly Lounge is Mariah's foray into Jazz. Lets hope that sees the light of day soon.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 02:39)
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Rockin' Around #1 (104,415) by SM from Citizen of the World
I agree 100% with your post.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 02:27)
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How it went down (104,414) by Edward from USA
AIWFCIY - RATCT
Streams 32.4 34.9
Airplay 21.5 20.7
Sales 4,000 3,000
Streams and airplay in millions, sales in units. Brenda is number one by 2.5 M streams. It's definitely a tight race.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 01:51)
Rockin' Around #1 (104,413) by Edward from USA
Her video hasn't gather that many streams. Mariah's video has way more streams than hers and it is four years old.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 01:30)
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Rockin' Around (Spotify position) (104,412) by jaker20 from US
Yes and then you went into a litany of what she and her label is doing. You literally posted that on Saturday 2 December 2023; 20:51. Lol. I'm sorry I just think you're funny. Ok I'll stop now.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 01:28)
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Good voice (104,411) by Bobby A from United States
Do you think she has voice back enough join Usher on the Superbowl stage in 2024? I think so. If Usher announces MC will join him, it will be the biggest event of her career since WBT. She would be forced to drop a new song on February 9th. Just saying today trying to think positively.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 01:10)
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Rockin' Around #1 (104,410) by Bobby A from United States
It seems like UMG has set a precedent this year with RATCT and its aggressive marketing strategies to get it to number #1 after 65 years. Other record labels are going to follow suit next year. Oh, no. Last Christmas will be 40 years old next Christmas. Will Last Christmas make it number #1 with Sony Legacy's help? Brenda has shown us all it takes is a new video, special guest vocalists, a couple of TV appearances, social media and shady Spotify to help get a Christmas song to number one.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 00:57)
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