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About Bill from the UK: I love Mariah more than you do. London Daydream Tour Attendee.

Mariah confirms she's done 10 songs for new album (104,036) by Bill from the UK Surely by now the old girl could just finance the damn album herself. All this talk of her shopping around for a record deal is humiliating. She has the resources and star power to go it alone. All she ever does is complain about how such and such a single wasn't pushed, wrong song choices, was told to take songs off she liked, record company politics and blah blah blah. Put your money where your mouth is and go it alone. Tina Arena did so with her latest album because she was tired of the industry and being overlooked, despite being very talented. It did exceptionally well in Australia and was an excellent album too. (Monday 13 November 2023; 16:54) this is a reply to message 104,035

Mariah confirms she's done 10 songs for new album (104,035) by Bobby A from United States It seems like MC is getting ready to pitch a body work to get a new record deal. I think this is the way older artists are doing it these days. (Monday 13 November 2023; 16:45)

Saint Harison (104,023) by Bill from the UK Eh. Give me Love Takes Time any day of the week. Speaking of Love Takes Time, I noticed today that on the Qobuz streaming app (I'm one of 5 people in the world who use it, rather than Spotify as the sound quality is so much better), the version of Love Takes Time on the debut album has been replaced with the single version that was released on the single variants (CD, cassette and vinyl single releases). Most people don't notice it, but on the single version, the high note during the "feel that you do inside" line at the end of the bridge is pushed way, way back into the mix so you can barely hear it. The album version however has it much more prominently placed. The Greatest Hits and #1s albums retain the original version. I wonder why this got switched? Is this the same for Spotify and the others, I wonder. (Sunday 12 November 2023; 12:41) this is a reply to message 104,020

Saint Harison (104,020) by Bobby A from United States My last ditch effort to bring you over to my side. Listen to his ballad, Lost a Friend. He sings in full voice and to me channels Amy Winehouse. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 21:33)

Saint Harison (104,015) by Bill from the UK Sorry, I couldn't make it beyond 30 seconds. I prefer male singers that have stronger, lower voices. Male falsetto just doesn't sound good to my ears. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 01:24) this is a reply to message 104,013

Saint Harison (104,013) by Bobby A from United States Did you check out his brillant performance of Ego Talkin on Jimmy Kimmel this week? You got to YouTube his performance. Somebody has been truly studying Mariah Carey. I am not making it up either, Andy. He said it in his Apple Music interview discussing his EP Lost A Friend. His vocal technique and phrasing is just like MC. Also, Daley is back on tour in January. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 00:11)

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,960) by Bill from the UK Don't ever take a break, you're the glue that holds this place together. (Saturday 4 November 2023; 10:43) this is a reply to message 103,958

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,958) by Bobby A from United States And I am criticized for my so called outlandish and expressed thoughts. I almost took a break from the board two weeks ago for being criticized for my expressed thoughts. However, I decided to Carey on because I was going miss you guys. Plus, the sweet apple is becoming ripe with every post. (Saturday 4 November 2023; 02:19)

Jimmy Kimmel (103,944) by Bill from the UK "Why You Mad at Christmas", knowing my luck. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:46) this is a reply to message 103,943

Jimmy Kimmel (103,943) by Bobby A from United States I am keeping my fingers crossed that if any announcement tonight that we will be getting some type of Christmas music release. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:10)

7 songs one billion streams (103,915) by Bill from the UK I hear you. The Late Night Valentine's Mix of We Belong Together was great, so something along those lines I could get on board with. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 22:29) this is a reply to message 103,914

7 songs one billion streams (103,914) by jaker20 from US I'm thinking more of like a re-imagined versions, or cover of her own songs, again like the Fantasy ballad, or if BER was her own idea. I agree that straight rerecording won't work for obvious reasons, but re-imaging her songs in creative ways seem to rub off really well on rediscovering her catalog. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 21:15)

7 songs one billion streams (103,906) by Bill from the UK I think the absolute last thing Mariah should be doing is re-recording perfect 90s songs with 2023 vocals. I'm still in recovery from hearing that dreadful re-recording of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) from the Christmas special. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 07:07) this is a reply to message 103,904

7 songs one billion streams (103,904) by jaker20 from US After Memoirs, I feel like Mariah only cared about Butterfly. And then after Merry Christmas took off, she cared ever less about that as well, and she's all about Christmas. It's only recently that she seems supportive of Daydream. And also I would say around 2019 and 2011, and the success of Free Guy pushed it further. There's an incredible Fantasy ballad cover in that movie, and I wished she had done that herself. But before that, she was all about Butterfly in the last 15 years. I think it is because of all her most successful albums, that's the one that she actually "owns", creatively and literally, as in masters and all. When I check Wikipedia, she's most credited as lyricist of that entire album. I'm not sure though, that's just my suspicion. But she definitely should do more. Like covers of her own songs or lend them to soundtracks. I had wished what Taylor Swfit is doing now, that is, re-recording her albums was Mariah's idea. Because her voice has changed, she could have covered her own songs 10-8 years ago in the keys and notes of her move current voice. There's a lot of magic in those songs that the public should be reminded of. (Sunday 29 October 2023; 02:18)

Merry Christmas to you too (103,885) by Bill from the UK Happy Birthday Bobby. Hope you have a great day. (Thursday 26 October 2023; 12:32) this is a reply to message 103,884

Merry Christmas to you too (103,884) by Shezz from Pk Happy happy birthday Robert Anthony. Express yourself. (No pun intended.) (Thursday 26 October 2023; 04:02)

Merry Christmas II You 2010 reimagined (103,847) by Bill from the UK But the Bieber version isn't even on Merry Christmas II You? (Saturday 21 October 2023; 23:02) this is a reply to message 103,845

Merry Christmas II You 2010 reimagined (103,845) by Bobby A from United States Please don't put #10 on the list. I cringed everytime that I hear that version. Justin was 16 years old. Justin's voice hadn't yet matured to what he sounds like now. The video was poorly directed as well. I skip it when I listen to MC II You. (Saturday 21 October 2023; 22:46)

Mariah duets album 2024 (103,836) by Bill from the UK Interesting. My duets album would be a compilation of existing ones. 1. We're Not Making Love Anymore - Michael Bolton 2. I'll Be There - Trey Lorenz 3. Endless Love - Luther Vandross 4. One Sweet Day - Boyz II Men 5. Everytime I Close My Eyes - Babyface (MC's vocals to be brought way up into the foreground of the mix) 6. The Beautiful Ones - Dru Hill 7. Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin 8. When You Believe - Whitney Houston 9. Whenever You Call - Brian McKnight 10. Hopelessly Devoted to You - Olivia Newton John 11. Against All Odds - Westlife 12. With You I'm Born Again - John Legend 13. Hero - Pavarotti 14. Yours - Justin Timberlake 15. Got to Be Real - Patti LaBelle 16. Supremes Medley - Diana Ross 17. It's a Wrap - Mary J. Blige 18. Glitter-era duet - Prince I'd keep off Christmas songs and rap features personally. The hype sticker alone would see this fly off the shelves as she's sung with some brilliant singers in her time. Recent duets aren't good so I'd keep those off too. Plus this has some exclusives like Michael Bolton, JT, and John Legend. (Saturday 21 October 2023; 11:55) this is a reply to message 103,833

Mariah duets album 2024 (103,833) by jaker20 from US Here's how I think it should look like. 1. The Beautiful Ones with Prince 2. One More Try with George Michael (frankly the fanmade mashup is better) 3. Always Be My Baby with David Cook 4. Against All Odds with Phil Collins 5. Too Much ft Usher 6. Want You ft Eric Benet 7. I Wanna Know What Love Is ft. Foreigner 8. Side Effects ft Young Jeezy 9. Cry Baby ft Snoop Dogg 10. My Love - The-Dream remix 11. Every Time I Close My Eyes with Babyface 2024 remastered 12. H.A.T.E.U. ft The Dream 13. With You I'm Born Again with John Legend (live version) 14. Angels Cry ft. Ne-Yo 15. Big Energy Remix with Latto 16. Somewhat Loved with Jam and Lewis 17. It's A Wrap with MJBlige 18. Circles e-lie remix (bonus) (Saturday 21 October 2023; 07:29)

Gonna break the seal (103,835) by Bill from the UK Mariah Carey's one is pretty good. (Saturday 21 October 2023; 11:46) this is a reply to message 103,834

Gonna break the seal (103,834) by Todd from Sydney, Australia Okay. So we're basically two months out from Christmas. I normally start listening to festive tunes in November but I'm drinking champagne and feeling some kind of festive way. Besides the obvious, which Christmas albums do y'all like? I like Kelly Clarkson's first one, Celine Dion's, Bubles, and a bunch of singles released by Ariana, Chris Brown, Cee-Lo. Am I missing out on any? Not sure imma listen to Cher's. (Saturday 21 October 2023; 08:34)

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,810) by Bill from the UK Miss You Most wasn't an official single. It was issued for radio play only to promote the album. AIWFCIY went to pop stations, Miss You Most to AC stations, Joy to the World (and its remixes) to the club stations, and Jesus Born On This Day to the Christian stations. None were released as actual physical singles in the US at the time. JTTW was then given a single release in Australia the following year, and O Holy Night a US promotional release the year after that. AIWFCIY however was released across the rest of the world as a single in 1994, and, well, we all know how that panned out don't we. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 14:25) this is a reply to message 103,808

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,808) by Bobby A from United States I did some research. Although it was released as the 2nd single and a video was made, Miss You Most failed to chart. I did notice an increase of plays in retail stores in 2019 and 2020, but radio won't consider playing it. It is such beautiful song that I don't mind its sadness. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 12:15)

Einstein is a No No (103,784) by Bill from the UK Especially as Einstein is more keystrokes that E=MC2. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 18:40) this is a reply to message 103,783

Einstein is a No No (103,783) by Edward from USA Sorry, but no. E=MC2 is fine. It's weird and confusing referring to E=MC2 as Einstein. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 18:28)

The Art of Letting Go (103,758) by Bill from the UK I'm sure I'm not alone in having an impending sense of dread, rather than excitement, about the upcoming Christmas concerts. At this point we know the drill. 95% lipped performances with the occasional "eh" barked out, peppered with a couple of verses being "spoken melodically" for good measure. The focus will be on the hair, make up, breasts, and shimmering gown or, heaven forbid, a return to those hideous leotards. YouTube will be littered with comments from the delusionals saying it's live, she has a cold, she has nothing to prove, she's preserving her voice etc. That last one always gets me lol. What on earth is she preserving her voice for, if not when performing live in concert? I mean, she's been preserving her voice since 1997. It's preserved for heaven's sake. My advice as Mariah's manager? Cancel the concerts, retire gracefully, and focus on re-releasing back catalogue specials. Start with The Rarities II You (I Lose Control, We're Not Making Love Anymore, There for Me, and Randy's Theme all should have been represented on the original), find and release your infamous demo tape so we can experience what Tommy did in the limo that fateful night, HD the crap out of the Music Box, Daydream (especially London, which I attended), Butterfly, Rainbow and Charmbracelet Tour footage, and please, seek permission from the estate of Prince to release your Glitter-era duet. Stagger that out over the next few years with "30" releases of the studio albums as their anniversaries hit and everyone will forget about the dreadful performances of the last 10-15 years which are now greatly outweighing the good. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 10:01)

Qatar wedding performance (103,692) by Bill from the UK Exactly. It's like Leonardo DiCaprio standing ramrod straight on a film set, mouthing phrases he uttered in films of the past. He's an actor, so he acts. Mariah's a singer, so she should sing. If she can't, come clean and sing in a comfortable range, or retire, and live off your legacy. (Monday 9 October 2023; 16:18) this is a reply to message 103,690

Qatar wedding performance (103,690) by Luke from Slovakia Yeah, the whole My All was lipped. I'm not hating. I'm just concerned about what happened to her voice. And what do you mean by unrealistic expectations? I don't expect her to sing like in 1996. I expect her to at least sing live most of the show. Is that too much to ask? When did we get to the state when even singing live is unrealistic for Mariah. (Monday 9 October 2023; 14:44)

Well, I guess I'll shut up then (103,650) by Bill from the UK "What other female artist has a Christmas classic that will be her biggest income booster for years to come?" Brenda Lee with Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree. I don't know any other song of hers. Never have, never will. I'm sure she's made loads of albums and recorded hundreds of songs, but this is her legacy. It's an absolutely sensational song though, so well done to her. (Tuesday 3 October 2023; 20:01) this is a reply to message 103,642

Well, I guess I'll shut up then (103,642) by Bobby A from United States Without the resurgence of AIWFCIY in 2018, so many young people would have never known this Christmas classic. What other female artist has a Christmas classic that will be her biggest income booster for years to come? If only we could get an official duet between MC and Michael Buble. I feel another huge Christmas announcement is coming soon in regarding AIWFCIY. (Tuesday 3 October 2023; 09:22)

Is it time to get rid of physical media? (103,626) by Bill from the UK One day some major outage, malicious or accidental, will happen. When you send me a letter asking for my copy of the Right to Dream promo CD, I'll post it to you. (Sunday 1 October 2023; 19:21) this is a reply to message 103,625

Is it time to get rid of physical media? (103,625) by Randy from USA I know some of you all are die hard collectors and just clutched your pearls at my question. I mean it's for the nostalgia. I may be going through another move in 9 months and though I've whittled 586 CDs down to 30 in the last ten years, my Mariah collection is collecting dust. All my music is on my phone backed up by my computer. I also have the VHS and DVDs that never get touched because I can watch most of it on YouTube. You all know how much I revel in those memories of waiting out front of Sam Goody on a Tuesday morning to buy a CD. And I love the booklets. Even if I do keep them, how often am I gonna rifle through them? The rules to living minimalist is that if you don't touch it in one year, throw it away. Thoughts? (Sunday 1 October 2023; 15:45)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,588) by Bill from the UK Records are meant to be broken, just like Mariah did. She'll still have the title for Female Solo Artist With the Most Number Ones Where the First Number One Was Called "Vision of Love". (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 12:48) this is a reply to message 103,587

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,587) by Bobby A from United States The Lambs should be worry if he at his 17th number one by this time next year. His album For All The Dogs is due October 6th. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 10:45)

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,567) by Bill from the UK I will leave this earth a happy man if I hear I Lose Control and anything else from the debut era that's not been released. As for IDWC, the live version on the Daydream tour is always how I imagined she wanted to approach the song. The album version is nice, but the 1996 live version is show stopping. (Sunday 24 September 2023; 23:53) this is a reply to message 103,565

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,565) by Bobby A from United States I thought about this IDWC this morning. It kind of reminds me of WBT in 1990. I know MC and Narada disagreed during the recording of IDWC because MC kept adding vocals to what he thought was the final version. I would love to hear the two versions side by side one day. I am pretty sure Narada's version is the one on the album. By the way, I hope we hear Lose Control one day too. (Sunday 24 September 2023; 13:35)

Music Box (103,556) by Bill from the UK Interestingly, the non-MB30 edition of Music Box, that was on streaming services at the US 10-track edition, has now added "Everything Fades Away" as the 11th track. I can only speak for UK streaming, would be interested to see what, if anything, has been done across the pond. (Saturday 23 September 2023; 11:40)

MB30 - reflections (103,518) by Bill from the UK The pre-records for Without You actually began in 1994 for the Christmas TOTP performance. Then again at MSG in 1895, the Tokyo Dome dates of the Daydream tour in 1996, and then from Butterfly tour onwards. (Sunday 17 September 2023; 02:22) this is a reply to message 103,513

MB30 - reflections (103,513) by BFF from United States I wonder why there wasn't a single live performance of "Never Forget You". It was technically a double A-side single release with "Without You" in the United States and got some airplay on R&B radio. I think it's a wonderful song and makes me wish Mariah had attempted more sessions with Babyface. I have also always wondered why "Anytime You Need a Friend" disappeared from her set lists between 1996 and 2019. It's easily one of her best "single" releases and every bit as good as "Make It Happen", "Vision of Love", and her other gospel-style compositions. Maybe it was too demanding/hard to sing with the decline in her voice? "Without You" is pretty demanding as well, but she kept it in the setlist and didn't start using pre-recorded tracks for it until the "Charmbracelet" tour. (Saturday 16 September 2023; 16:30)

MB30 - reflections (103,478) by Bill from the UK Now some time has passed, here are my thoughts. Disc 1: I've always loved the album, and never understood the group of fans that dismissed it. It's beautifully sung, expertly recorded, it showed more nuances to her voice than before, and her "pen game" as you kids call it these days for some reason, was superb. A 23 year-old writing Anytime You Need a Friend, Never Forget You, Hero, Dreamlover, Everything Fades Away? Wow. Speaking of Everything Fades Away, it was pleasing Mariah included this on the 'original' album. I know over the years each side of the pond has stated their case for the better finish to the album. Perhaps we can agree that All I've Ever Wanted is a gorgeous finale and send off, whereas Everything Fades Away is the hauntingly beautiful epilogue? Looking at this site's discography, more versions of the album included it than didn't, and it seems like Mariah herself views it as the true ending to the album. Disc 2: Okay wow. It's strange how on The Rarities, All I Live For was just, there. It was a pleasant little bop, but I was like "yeah, I get why it was left off." How is the extended version like a thousand times better? Honestly it elevates the song to a whole new level, and her vocals are astonishing. Great to see Luther added, as I always viewed Endless Love as part of the Music Box era, and was surprised the album never got re-issued to include it after it did so well. Workin' Hard and My Prayer I can't keep away from. I adore them. I am so sad they were locked up in the vault for 30 years, but look at them now having their day in the sun. The TOTP performances and remixes I am happy with, especially as the two full-length 10-minute epic and iconic club mixes were included. The only small hang up I have is with Hero (2009 Version). Firstly, it was recorded in 2008, so let's get that out the way. Second, I think I would have preferred the Spanish version to be included as it was 'of the time', whereas this was a good stretch afterwards, so it feels somewhat out of place. Everything else is from the period (save the two new mixes). I detested the re-recording when it came out to promote The Ballads, but as I have mellowed I see it was what it was. It's fine now, I'm at peace with it, but yeh. It's the only point where I pause briefly. Disc 3: We all love Proctor's Theatre don't we. What a concert. For many of us, the first one we saw. I also had two worn out VHS in my time, and then switched to the DVD when that was issued. It is my go-to 'comfort' concert. Whenever I've had a bad day and I need lifting up, or I'm perturbed by the world and all what's going on, I watch it. It takes me back to childhood, the wonder that was early Mariah, the nostalgia I wallow in, the happy memories it invokes. Like a few of you, every move, hand gesture, giggle, is committed to memory. Having it on audio is so, so good. General: Again, I never had an issue with the original cover. It was a bit botched on the cassette version as she was half a head, but the CD always looked beautiful. It gave a Marilyn Monroe vibe, and had a certain simplicity to it. The uncropped version is equally as nice though. If anyone's gone into panic mode over the physical release having a big border around the original cover, this is a slip case that will reveal the uncropped cover beneath it. But thank you Mariah, for everything. 10/10. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 10:08)

Since we're wondering (103,476) by Bill from the UK Yes, the physical formats are not due until February 2024. I suppose they will take the pre-orders and then ascertain how many to manufacture. If anyone ordered through MC's store, you can cancel and re-order through Amazon where you get free shipping if you have Prime. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 09:53) this is a reply to message 103,470

Since we're wondering (103,470) by Brad from USA Has anyone decoded the "coat of arms" on the windows Mariah shows in her latest ""Dreamlover" tribute post where she is wearing the black and white flannel shirt? I think this is all very intentional on her part. It's a clue as to where she is (obviously) and what she is up to. I know September 15th will lend some insight too at MSG. I think it's a clue just like pointing to that poster of "I'm gonna need a bigger boat" from back around her birthday. Also, do we have to wait until 2024 for the physical forms of MB30 to be available, I read that somewhere. Thanks. (Wednesday 13 September 2023; 22:54)

My Prayer (103,452) by Bill from the UK I'll you all something for free. My Prayer hits differently in the wee small hours of the morning, three glasses of wine deep, when you're scrolling your ex's Instagram feed. (Tuesday 12 September 2023; 08:13)

MB30 (103,441) by Bill from the UK "These new from-the-vault songs sound horrifically dated." They're 30 years old, were you expecting 2023 production standards? (Monday 11 September 2023; 18:39) this is a reply to message 103,440

MB30 (103,440) by JC from USA Original Hero takes the cake, always. But MB30 has me feeling unfulfilled. While MB is vocally a "prime" era, she's artistically stifled and the album feels forced, likely a result of surmounting pressure resulting from Emotion's underperformance commercially (though incredible album). These new from-the-vault songs sound horrifically dated and while her vocals are amazing on My Prayer, it's a complete skip for me. If we are going to be celebrating anniversaries of albums every dang year, I wish we'd only celebrate and spend time more with those where she is liberated as an artist. (Monday 11 September 2023; 15:30)

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