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Happy silver anniversary, MC (93,405) by Randy from USA I have been posting my favorite live performances on Facebook all day. No one has liked or commented #sadface. Words cannot express what her music means to me. Right To Dream gave me a distant glimmer of hope in the midst of severe alcoholism and depression. More recently Through The Rain has helped me navigate through a confusing sobriety and I've held tighter to my faith. As a teenager, the only out homo in a large Black hypermasculine family, Outside described exactly how I felt. I could list probably a dozen more specific instances but I've probably already overshared. I recently turned 40 and am in the process of changing cities and even though I don't play them because they are on my phone, I will pack my 27 Mariah Carey CDs, albums and singles in a box marked fragile. Music Box. Oh I'm so [censored] corny. (Saturday 28 March 2020; 01:27)

Re: A tribute to Mariah on her anniversary (93,403) (93,404) by Tijl from Belgium I really enjoyed reading that. Thanks. (Friday 27 March 2020; 21:39)

A tribute to Mariah on her anniversary (93,403) by Richard from USA Hi all. I wrote this piece about my longtime fandom and rank what I think our her 50 best songs. I know everyone will disagree with my ranks, but that's part of the fun. I thought some of the readers on here might like to check it out. Enjoy your celebrations, lambily. (Friday 27 March 2020; 21:11)

Happy birthday (93,402) by Tameka walker from United states Happy birthday to one of the best voices in music today. (Friday 27 March 2020; 20:55)

Re: Mariah's benefit contribution (93,391) (93,401) by Andrew from the United Kingdom Agreed, Hero is a song about self-identifying, loving yourself and boldly being true to who you are, which is a theme that has nothing to do with what is going on at the moment. I think Anytime You Need A Friend is her song that may more closely follow the theme of the time. "Keep the faith" - "even though you're miles away", and so on (maybe change "take my hand, take me into your heart" to "wash your hands, for twenty seconds" lol). It doesn't have to be the full blown affair but something more subdued, acoustic so that its beautiful and sombre and not bombastic and sketchy. It will be interesting to see what she comes up with as she is isolating and I assume she has no backup singers with her. Mariah alone singing a song for the world is just anathema to her career now. (Friday 27 March 2020; 19:19)

Re: Happy birthday, Mariah (93,395) (93,400) by Andrew from the United Kingdom Perhaps you're right. A bit miserable, even by my standards. Happy birthday, Mariah. Perhaps it's just thinking of Mariah as a 50 year old. She was 23 when I first fell in love with her. I hope everyone is staying safe and staying positive. (Friday 27 March 2020; 19:08)

Happy birthday MC (93,399) by Bill from the UK Happy birthday Mariah. 50. Wow. (Friday 27 March 2020; 18:55)

Article: Mariah Carey at 50: the life of an icon (93,398) by Bill from the UK There are so many errors with this article. Wow. (Friday 27 March 2020; 17:11)

Re: Happy anniversary (93,396) (93,397) by MusicfanJ from Germany Happy birthday Mariah. I wish you all the best. The lambs around the world will celebrate you. Please take care of you. (Friday 27 March 2020; 16:19)

Happy anniversary (93,396) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Happy anniversary to the queen Mariah. Your immense talent has been a source of inspiration for so many people. I hope that you are enjoying your special day with loved ones. Wishing you an abundance of love, joy, and blessings for many more years to come. (Friday 27 March 2020; 16:05)

Re: Happy birthday, Mariah (93,394) (93,395) by Steve from USA Andrew, I just have to say this. The only comments I ever see from you are snarky and negative. I mean, it is what it is, if that's how you feel. But why post here? It makes me not even want to look at this board, because there's enough negative stuff going on in the world. Like, I do not understand the point of even visiting here when you're this critical of Mariah, pretty much to the point of seeming to not like her at all. Maybe that isn't the case but it's how you come across IMO. (Friday 27 March 2020; 13:09)

Happy birthday, Mariah (93,394) by Andrew from the United Kingdom 50, now, eh? About time this anniversary stuff stopped. (Friday 27 March 2020; 12:56)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,388) (93,393) by RibbonB from USA Yeah Hero is her best bet. (Friday 27 March 2020; 12:38)

Happy anniversary (93,392) by Musti from UK Wishing M a happy, healthy and successful year. And happy birthday to all other 327 babies. I was supposed to be in Italy this year but now I can't even go to Tesco to get candles. We will all get through this. (Friday 27 March 2020; 11:46)

Mariah's benefit contribution (93,391) by Nikki from usa I hope she doesn't sing Hero. Enough already. This is a benefit concert for people with cabin fever stuck at home. They don't need inspiration, they need a break to cut loose. Since all of you have no faith in her ability to sing anyway, she do better to sing uptempo songs or remixes that don't require over the top vocal acrobatics. I just hope she makes it fun or creates a new song. (Friday 27 March 2020; 08:49)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,388) (93,390) by Stacey from USA Agreed. Hero is the wisest and best choice. It's the right message the world needs to hear right now. Through the Rain is a nice song with a great message. But does the general public, the world want to hear that song? Probably not. Plus, Hero's melody allows Mariah to lip certain parts while looking like she's singing live. It's a great song to salute the real heroes on the front lines. Cheers. (Friday 27 March 2020; 08:17)

Anniversary (93,389) by Tijl from Belgium Happy anniversary Mimi. I hope the MCA (dysfunctional) family is safe and doing well. Bless. (Friday 27 March 2020; 07:48)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,386) (93,388) by Edward from USA "Through The Rain" would be ideal for the occasion but it is an extremely difficult song to sing live. When she sang it on Oprah, back in 2002, she relied heavily on her backup singers and lipped most of what she was supposed to be singing. At the AMAs, back in 2003, once again she relied heavily on her backup singers, she also lipped most of it. I don't think it would be a good idea for her to even try that, considering the quality of her singing on "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands" challenge. I think "Hero" would be perfect. With a few "heys" and "with you, and you, and yous" here and there she can captivate the audience. (Friday 27 March 2020; 00:34)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,381) (93,387) by Aliya from Canada I think she will most likely sing Hero, because it's a well-known song that most people know and can relate to at this time. (Thursday 26 March 2020; 20:37)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,381) (93,386) by RibbonB from USA It might go viral for the wrong reason though. (Thursday 26 March 2020; 18:37)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey fans aren't impressed with singer's vocals (93,376) (93,385) by Licia from USA The truth isn't hating. She didn't sound good. I wasn't expecting perfect or 90s vocals, but I did want decent. She's had plenty of moments where she has sounded better with her current vocals. That just wasn't it. I do hope for the best with the benefit concert though. (Thursday 26 March 2020; 16:17)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,382) (93,384) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia She needs to sing live and give whatever voice she had left and just go through it. She can lower the key, and adjust the arrangement to suit her current voice. I know she can do it. She doesn't have to sing like the record, just take her time with the song and sing. The return of the voice. (Thursday 26 March 2020; 16:02)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,381) (93,383) by Bobby A from United States I am sure she won't do any whistle notes. (Thursday 26 March 2020; 15:41)

Re: Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,381) (93,382) by Bill from the UK You misspelt lipping. (Thursday 26 March 2020; 15:39)

Acapella / piano for the benefit special (93,381) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I would suggest for Mariah to sing Through The Rain (acapella or piano version) for the Elton John's Virtual All-Star Benefit Special. Imagine Mariah wearing tank top and jeans and belting the final chorus of Through The Rain. It would go viral. (Thursday 26 March 2020; 14:12)

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