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

Happy anniversary Butterfly (46,811) by Bill from the UK When I get home from work tonight I will listen to this album and transport "back in time" to when a 15 year old me first listened to this album. I was rendered speechless by its beauty, elegance and maturity - and still am to this day. A true pinnacle of her glorious career. (Wednesday 17 September 2014; 11:11)

Thank you Darryle and Edward (46,777) by Bill from the UK Thanks for that, listening to it now it is pretty clear lol. I did scratch my head wondering why she was mentioned a president from the early 60s in a homage to the 80s haha. (Saturday 13 September 2014; 20:49)

Buzzfeed article (46,771) by Bill from the UK That was a great article, but I'm upset Glitter didn't get a mention. To me that entire album is underrated, bit especially songs like Lead The Way, If We, Twister and Reflections. Nearly passed out when I saw Boy described as a fan favourite lol. One thing - on the description of Dedicated, it quotes the lyrics as "Eric B was president", I thought she sang "Kennedy was president", am I wrong? (Saturday 13 September 2014; 8:55)

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (46,764) by Bill from the UK I lost somebody dear a few years ago. This song is so poignant and beautiful and special to me now. It really is a sincere, heartfelt, hidden gem. How a woman so young could produce such heartbreaking lyrics just shows how she has always been a talent beyond her years. And her vocals are spell binding. All of Mariah's own Christmas music is special but for her to recognise so young that Christmas is, for many, a time to reflect, reminisce and remember loved ones that we so desperately miss, makes me realise what a fantastic song writer she is. I get a lump in my throat every time I play this gorgeous song. (Friday 12 September 2014; 20:22)

Darryle/Martin (46,756) by Bill from the UK The Wind is a truly beautiful song. It's long been a favourite of mine and I would love to see Mariah venture into that soft jazz territory again sometime in the future. Martin, what a great idea. I remember I cried when it didn't make it to Christmas #1 here (I was about 10 which is too old for a boy to cry but I was hooked on Mariah by then and absolutely loved the song like everybody else in the world does now). You should make a facebook campaign and tweet the link to Mariah, she might retweet to all her followers. It pains me that her only #1s here are songs she didn't write. AIWFCIY is really one of her best and as you said deserves to be #1 on this special anniversary. (Friday 12 September 2014; 15:59)

May / song speculations (46,729) by Bill from the UK I agree May. I enjoy reading everybody's thoughts about the song meanings. My favourite posts are when people bring their theories around tracks, new and old alike, and also when people share why a song is special to them and what it means to them and how we interpret them. I always go and listen to that song after having read their post and often I experience it in another way. An old friend of mine thought that Vanishing was about her dad and how she couldn't remember him after being absent from her life for so long. He also thought Love Takes Time was about her relationship with Alison which for me added a whole new spin on both records. (Wednesday 10 September 2014; 22:57)

May / Thirsty (46,700) by Bill from the UK Be that as it may, we're still both speculating, and I doubt Mariah will ever say who the subject matter is. Like Carly Simon's You're So Vain. I honestly can't see how Nick would brag on a song that slams him, he's an intelligent guy despite how he presents himself. I don't think Mariah would take such a low blow as to do a diss song about her husband. It's not her nature. Every post-divorce Tommy song has been dignified and respectful. The fun shade tracks are usually reserved for those losers she encountered along the way, and in spite of everything, I honestly doubt she'd put the father of her children in that category. Can you imagine Mariah putting herself in the situation where she has to tell a grown up Roc and Roe that Thirsty was about their dad? Highly doubt it. Camouflage on the other hand, and even Faded, are honest accounts of a woman in love in a state of desperation, and there's no shame in her sharing how heartbroken she is with her children through an honest, dignified song. (Wednesday 10 September 2014; 0:15)

Darryle (46,689) by Bill from the UK Darryle, that was a brilliant description of Butterfly, you summed it up so well. Are you a writer? You have a great way with words. As for Everything Fades Away - wow, what a song. One of the best compositions she has ever done in my opinion. To me, being in the UK, it was on the "standard edition", and looking at this site's discography, it was on more versions of the album than it wasn't, if that makes sense. So rather than a bonus track, it's a minus track for the poor US fans lol. But they got it on the Hero single I think. (Tuesday 9 September 2014; 12:40)

Thirsty (46,687) by Bill from the UK I never thought this was about Nick. Faded and Camouflage yes, but not Thirsty. When that was written they were, for all we know, still happy, and I doubt she would slam her husband and father of her children in such a way. An ex she doesn't give two hoots about, yes, but not Nick. She has way more class than that. Nick also said it was his favourite song, plus he's never "changed his name" like the lyrics suggest. (Tuesday 9 September 2014; 8:37)

Ariana "Too Close" (46,670) by Bill from the UK Out of curiosity I listened to that song after your post QHM. The only similarity is the line "I've been thinking about you", which is the same melodically as Mariah's song, though the rest of the track was completely unlike our old Music Box fave. It could have just been a melodic "nod" to another song out of respect, like Mariah did on WBT. I've avoided Ariana, like I do most new artists, so it was interesting to hear the "new Mariah" if you will. Maybe my hearing is wearing out in my old age, but I couldn't understand a single word that girl said. Her enunciation and diction is actually terrible. She delivers in a pleasant tone though, so I get why she has a lot of fans. (Sunday 7 September 2014; 22:32)

I Still Believe (46,526) by Bill from the UK I'm glad ISB is receiving so much love, it is a beautiful song. QHM, I also like the fact it isn't perfect (technically speaking) and was given a rather gritty delivery, it made her performance very emotive. I read at the time that #1's was going to just be a collection of her number one singles and nothing else, so she rushed to record Sweetheart, ISB and DYKWYGT, which is why they all sound slightly tired. God love Mariah not wishing to short change her fans. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 18:43)

Gilbert / Close My Eyes (46,453) by Bill from the UK Hi Gilbert, you're welcome. It's nice to read posts like yours, especially between all the talk about Mariah's current situation. I know fans want to talk about it to each other but it really upsets me. I just watched Close My Eyes on Rosie following your post. I haven't seen that in a while and I forgot how good it was. Interesting that she changed the word "dying" to "fading". I also love her look during this period. Bring back the earth tone make up and honey coloured hair, it is beautiful. Another favourite of mine is Emotions from the Rotterdam concert during the Daydream tour. There's a fan video of it on YouTube. It isn't the highest quality but it is fantastic, and during the song's closing bars she trills differently in the upper register to how she usually does. She also oozes confidence and dominates the stage. A great show. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 23:22)

Gilbert (46,451) by Bill from the UK I love anything Mariah sings live, especially when she changes it up. For me though, the Unplugged album just trumps all their studio counterparts (except maybe Vision Of Love). This is why it is my most beloved and favourite and cherished record she has ever put out. Her voice, and the acoustic instruments make it seem as if she is right there in your living room. Her voice is of course flawless and the up tempos like Someday and Make It Happen have such vibrancy and energy when compared to the originals. I do also equally love the Here Is Mariah version of Someday though and can't choose between the two. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 21:51)

IheartMC (46,433) by Bill from the UK You're not alone, I often go back to old songs. There are so many gems hidden away on her albums, and If It's Over is certainly one of them. I love the Emotions album, and am often surprised fans don't rate it that highly as it's so mature, varied, atmospheric and melodic. A beautiful record and one which really shows off just how astonishing her vocals can be. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 13:23)

Mimi L / Tobby (46,403) by Bill from the UK Thank you for liking my set list Mimi L, I tried to keep it as realistic as possible. Vanishing live is a real dream of mine and I love her renditions on The First Vision, Arsenio Hall (or SNL?) and the Music Box tour. Especially when she goes into a whistle during the "home stretch". Tobby, I've always thought a duets album is long overdue. I'd also like to see Hopelessly Devoted To You with Olivia Newton-John (full length), as well as Chain Of Fools with Aretha as they tore the place down with that performance on Divas Live. (Tuesday 26 August 2014; 21:04)

Dream setlist come rescue me (46,364) by Bill from the UK Amidst all of the difficult messages about Mariah's private life, reading everybody's dream set lists is bringing a smile to my face in these trying times for her where I can't help but feel deflated and saddened. My concert would have a focus on the new album, and the classics "for the nostalgia", with a piano bar like section towards the end with just Mariah and acoustic accompaniment, where she can show everybody she's still got it. The Art of Letting Go (overture - instrumental) Make It Look Good Always Be My Baby My All Faded -break- Money Heartbreaker (remix) Dedicated (stops abruptly after the "ODB" line and goes into...) Fantasy (remix) -break- Honey You Don’t Know What to Do Dreamlover #Beautiful -break- (the piano bar) I’ll Be There (with Trey) Looking In Cry. Vanishing -break- Make It Happen We Belong Together Hero Encore: All I Want for Christmas Is You (Tuesday 26 August 2014; 0:01)

Um (46,261) by Bill from the UK One thing that's just occurred to me. What the hell is Nick gonna do about his tattoo? (Friday 22 August 2014; 19:00)

(46,220) by Bill from the UK This news is devastating. (Friday 22 August 2014; 7:38)

LC / skip (46,135) by Bill from the UK LC, there was such a backlash when Nick mentioned Kim Kardashian that it could be logical that he realised this isn't how a husband should conduct himself and therefore removed his social media accounts and toned down his interviews. Entirely plausible and what I hope has happened as I would be heartbroken for Mariah and her children if they split up. Skip, I completely agree. She has done some great remixes on Island/Def Jam and it'd be a treat to have an album released to compliment The Remixes which Sony put out. (Tuesday 19 August 2014; 18:03)

Mariah in the UK (46,048) by Bill from the UK I really hope Mariah extends her tour to the UK. I saw her for Daydream and Rainbow, and was devastated that I missed her stopping by for Charmbracelet due to financial constraints at the time. A few posts back somebody said she can't fill arenas and can only do intimate venues now. What a treat that would be. To be up close and personal with Mariah. I saw Amy Grant perform in a small church and it was one of the best concerts I had ever been to. Being so near to Mariah and sharing the experience with a small group of people would be wonderful. (Friday 15 August 2014; 22:14)

A day with Mariah (46,017) by Bill from the UK If I had the privilege of spending the day with Mariah, I'd spend the day telling her how much I admire her, what an inspiration she's been, what I love about her music, how she seems like such a wonderful mother, how I'm jealous of Nick, and ask her about songs she left off the albums over the years and just hang out with her. I wouldn't have the gall to comment on her clothes or attitude etc as she is beautiful and just being with her for a day would be a dream come true. (Tuesday 12 August 2014; 21:38)

Terna (46,002) by Bill from the UK Lol, that was a fun post but you can kind of say that about any number if you work hard enough. Three is her lucky number because her third studio album, released in 1993 at the age of 23 was her biggest ever and its third single (Without You) was the song which finally broke her internationally (on a large chart topping scale). Three years later she embarked on what many consider to be her best tour during her vocal peak (Daydream, I was there at Wembley Arena in London squealing with excitement at the time). Also several of her lead off singles had three syllables (Emotions, I'll Be There, Dreamlover, Fantasy, Heartbreaker, Loverboy, Through the Rain, It's Like That, Beautiful). So there we have it. Coincidence? (Monday 11 August 2014; 21:04)

Debut album - legacy edition (45,897) by Bill from the UK Several years back Sony planned to re-release the debut album in a "legacy edition". It was mentioned in the press and appeared on some release schedules but never actually arrived. I hope they reignite this for her 25th year. It could be remastered and include some bonus remixes from that time, The First Vision on DVD/Blu ray, and the icing on the cake would be the original legendary demo tape. The same tape which was so captivating that it made Tommy order his driver to turn his car around to find the owner of that incredible voice. (Wednesday 6 August 2014; 18:14)

Meteorite (45,787) by Bill from the UK I actually really enjoyed it. The dancers supplied the energy, Mariah supplied the class. She looked great, loved the ending, and what a song to open up the WMAs with. I agree with Anthony below, she's got nothing to prove and is a living legend. Let's all appreciate and enjoy her rather than nitpick everything she does. Where's the love in that? I love you Mariah. (Monday 4 August 2014; 12:10)

Tour (45,768) by Bill from the UK All this news of the tour is exciting, and seeing the dream set list a few posts ago, I've realised it's near on impossible to compile a set list of a realistic concert length. I love all of her songs so much, I'd be happy with whatever she chose to sing. How can you condense 25 glorious years into an hour and a half? I know she usually only sings it in season, but I'd love for every concert to end with AIWFCIY. Globally, it's her most loved and known song. It was inspired when she sang it in Tokyo in the middle of summer. Everyone would end their evening on a high. (Sunday 3 August 2014; 14:51)

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