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She reigns supreme another week at #1 BB100 (102,018) by Tameka walker from United states

Congratulations to the one and only Mariah Carey the real queen of everything. You are such a huge fan of yours.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 23:19)


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Mariah's most famous, not famous song? (102,017) by enwar00 from usa

Matty, I would say The Roof.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 20:32)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,016) by The Real Deal from USA

Where's Madonna?

(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 19:45)


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RS (102,015) by Mariahsbaby from usa

Rolling Stone on the list: "In all cases, what mattered most to us was originality, influence, the depth of an artist's catalog, and the breadth of their musical legacy. A voice can be gorgeous like Mariah Carey's, rugged like Toots Hibbert's, understated like Willie Nelson's, slippery and sumptuous like D'Angelo's, or bracing like Bob Dylan's." And they also added: " Before you start scrolling (and commenting), keep in mind that this is the Greatest Singers list, not the Greatest Voices list. Talent is impressive; genius is transcendent."

Celine Dion is the only one who we should really be upset about, Donna is not even comparable to Beyonce and Rihanna has one of the most iconic and well known voices, her songs are played around the globe.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 19:28)

The queen stays on top (102,014) by Edward from USA

Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You" adds 12th week atop Hot 100. Isn't that amazing?
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 17:36)

She reigns supreme another week at #1 BB100 (102,013) by Mò from South Africa

Congratulations queen MC.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 17:04)

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,012) by BFF from United States

100 percent agree. Celine Dion has been singing her face off for decades, and Rolling Stone snubbing someone with such technical prowess is a travesty.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 16:22)


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Mariah's most famous, not famous song? (102,011) by Lady B from USA

Someone's Ugly Daughter.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 15:03)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,010) by Edward from USA

You know it's a travesty when they included Rihanna and leave Celine out. Linda Ronstadt and Barbra Streisand should be in the top 20. Going by their own rules, Celine should be in the top 10.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 13:54)


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Mariah's most famous, not famous song? (102,009) by Matty from Vancouver Canada

I've been thinking; Even my friends who don't vibe with Mariah (we all have those friends hahaha) know "Triumphant". In your opinion: What's Mariah's most popular un-famous song? I think more people know "Almost Home" then the Lambs realize.
(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 04:44)

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,008) by Stacey from USA

We can argue about Mariah's place on the list, etc. But Celine missing? That's a huge mistake from Rolling Stone. Shame on them.

(Tuesday 3 January 2023; 04:36)


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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 (102,006) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Here the same. Donna Summer at #122, that's ridiculous and so wrong.

She belongs to the top ten.

Yes at least the top 5 is filled with the best of the best. Sam Cooke is a great choice. But Elvis should be higher than Beyoncé. The same with Prince.
(Monday 2 January 2023; 19:01)


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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 (102,004) by Bobby A from United States

Rolling Stone captured in the narrative 100% with every part of MC's vocal style. They got the narrative absolutely correct. No one can sing like Mariah Carey.
(Monday 2 January 2023; 17:37)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,003) by BFF from United States

I can't take this list seriously with Beyonce at #8 but Linda Ronstadt at #47 and Donna Summer at #122. Are you kidding me?
(Monday 2 January 2023; 16:04)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,002) by Bill from the UK

I agree, but glad to see they didn't overlook Mariah and ranked her appropriately. She absolutely should be in the top ten, but, so should Celine.
(Monday 2 January 2023; 15:52)


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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,001) by Lee from USA

More clout chasing.

(Monday 2 January 2023; 15:43)


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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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Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (101,999) by Bill from the UK

Mariah ranks #5 in the list. Aretha first, Whitney second. Celine? Nowhere to be found.
(Monday 2 January 2023; 14:46)

Thank you for 25 years (101,998) by Jamie from UK

Yes congratulations. Thanks for all you do.
(Monday 2 January 2023; 10:16)


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Happy New Year (101,997) by Lady B from USA

Wishing everyone a fantastic New Year filled with health, success, and happiness. Wishing the Queen the same.
(Sunday 1 January 2023; 04:55)

Thank you for 25 years (101,996) by Edward from USA

It's definitely the best. MC Archives is the last one standing from Mariah's 3, I think that's what they were called. Mariah Daily Journal, Mariah Diaries and the one and only MC Archives.

Eric, thank you very much for keeping this website alive. Thank you for putting up with us through all these years. Many websites have come and gone, but MC Archives still stands.

I remember when you used to print the 10-page magazine with glossy pictures of MC. Mariah's people sent you a cease and desist and you had to stop.
(Sunday 1 January 2023; 04:54)


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Thank you for 25 years (101,995) by Bill from the UK

Wow, 25 years of this website. Thank you for everything. The discography, the news, the message board. I can only imagine the time and money that goes into keeping this fansite running. It is the best one, thanks so much for everything over all these years Eric and a Happy New Year to you and all the visitors to the site. Love you all.
(Sunday 1 January 2023; 01:47)

It's Like That is a New Year anthem (101,994) by Bobby A from United States

Yes. It's a shame this jam only made it to #16 on the Hot 100. I think it was because a video wasn't released at the same time. L.A. Reid was going to release Say Something as the first single when he changed his mind and decided that It's Like That would be released first.
(Sunday 1 January 2023; 00:00)


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