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Alone In Love (SNL 1990 - snippet) (106,038) by Billy from Greece
How did I not notice that earlier?
(Tuesday 26 March 2024; 21:26)
If You Should Ever Be Lonely (106,013) by Billy from Greece
Just reminding folks of this bop. The Junior Vasquez Heartbreaker remix goes hard.
(Tuesday 19 March 2024; 17:31)
Breakdown (live in Perth - footage) (105,846) by Billy from Greece
Here's a little something for you.
(Sunday 3 March 2024; 06:36)
Prized MC possession vs. item lost (105,191) by Billy from Greece
I think my most prized MC possession is the SHM-CD of "Charmbracelet". The sound quality is amazing and lets the album truly shine sonically. For your information, SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) is a superior quality CD fully compatible with all CD players. SHM-CD utilizes a polycarbonate material originally developed for LCD screens, and the enhanced transparency of the SHM-CD results in more clarity, depth and definition of sound, bringing the listener ever closer to the music of the original master.
(Wednesday 31 January 2024; 09:23)
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Daydream era - unknown performance (105,096) by Billy from Greece
If we should talk about rarities, where is this performance from? I'm referring to 0:03, where she's wearing a strapless dress that I've only see one photograph of over the years, but I don't remember the date it is from.
(Thursday 25 January 2024; 21:28)
Radio interview - Music Box Tour (104,992) by Billy from Greece
I love her radio interviews. I've always felt that she expresses herself even more authentically on radio compared to a tv appearance. Listening to this, I thought it was from the later years but it's actually from late 1993. Worth checking out.
(Thursday 18 January 2024; 05:35)
Duet with Michael Bolton (104,924) by Billy from Greece
I was about to post this. Just amazing. Historic, actually. 35 years ago, is that right? Wow. Time really flies.
(Saturday 13 January 2024; 15:52)
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Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) (104,866) by Billy from Greece
Hauntingly beautiful, sophisticated delivery.
(Tuesday 9 January 2024; 21:12)
Homecoming Special 1999 (103,920) by Billy from Greece
Just now uploaded on the official TMF channel, the whole concert for the first time, at the best quality found on YouTube.
(Monday 30 October 2023; 17:11)
Music Box - 3cd set availability (103,400) by Billy from Greece
Is it only available on Mariah's site? What about Amazon or any other outlet?
(Saturday 9 September 2023; 21:57)
Music Box - 30th anniversary (103,399) by Billy from Greece
I really got choked up listening to the extended version of "Anytime you need a friend". What can I say about "My Prayer"? A true masterclass. The phrasing, the interpretation, the final belt, wow, just wow. I also can't believe "Working Hard" was left out. Actually, with the three main unreleased songs from those sessions, the two b-sides and details like the full version of AYNAF (or the Walter-less version of "Dreamlover") you really get to see Mariah's true vision for that album and what the intervention of Sony (Tommy) felt like. You really get the artistic sacrifices yet still admire Mariah's to straddle both worlds, meaning her artistry as well as the direction for mass appeal. I have a whole new appreciation for Music Box given that for a long time it's been my least played Mariah album, although it is the first album I fell in love with. Lovely commemoration.
(Saturday 9 September 2023; 21:55)
Loverboy (103,139) by Billy from Greece
So, I was thinking about "Loverboy" this morning and watched a video combining the original visuals with the Firecracker version. When "The Rarities" was released in 2020 and I listened to the original (Firecracker) version for the first time I was ecstatic and I was immediately filled with a "coulda woulda shoulda" feeling of what this song could have become, not to mention the lost potential of the "Glitter" soundtrack or even the trajectory of Mariah's career thereafter. It screams smash hit. In a way, the skeleton of the song, namely the track, the key in which it is written, the way the vocals pop in the chorus, brought to my mind the "Heartbreaker (Remix)", which she has often referred to as her favorite version. It is just impeccably catchy and the fact that they ripped her off and sabotaged her so badly just shows that Mariah's musical instincts were so on point that everybody was paying attention. She was at the top of her game creatively. Anyway, as far as the "Candy" version is concerned, I was similarly obsessed with when it came out in 2001. I remember hearing the remix on the radio for the first time on a hot day in June while waiting in my mother's car. While the rap intro was going on I was like, wait, these sighs and "oohs" in the background sound familiar and then I was in shock. Is this the new single? Remember back then, it was usually by accident that you came across a new release. I couldn't wait to hear it again. Although it was chaotic in a way, I mostly associated exuberance, fun and sexiness with the song, which was then enhanced by the saturated colorful visuals. Even the single cover is gorgeous and a total classic in my opinion. I can understand why the song did not have a mass appeal in the form that it was eventually released, although it remains a favorite of mine. Technically speaking, the key in which "Loverboy" was rewritten buried the chorus and made all parts sound a bit cluttered. Actually, Cameo's "Candy" has quite an unconventional beat, which makes it a difficult sample in my opinion, although it's been widely used. Still, whatever the circumstances, I love "Loverboy" in all its forms and still enjoy it to the max.
(Sunday 6 August 2023; 11:47)
The Elusive Chanteuse tour - vocals (102,930) by Billy from Greece
Some wonderful vocal moments here. Her tone, fluidity and power dynamics here are mesmerizing.
(Monday 26 June 2023; 21:48)
Rainbow Interlude live (102,874) by Billy from Greece
I think she was saying "we might never reach the rainbow's end, but we're trying", something like that, basically improvising on the lyrics of Rainbow.
(Monday 12 June 2023; 22:25)
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Rainbow Interlude live (102,871) by Billy from Greece
I so love this. Excellent development of the Rainbow interlude. I first thought it was a sample of an old song but kudos for this new dance mix.
(Monday 12 June 2023; 15:28)
Article: The BET Award nominations 2023 are finally here (102,860) by Billy from Greece
What in the ham san is going on with the names of this generation's artists?
(Friday 9 June 2023; 08:38)
Tina Turner (102,767) by Billy from Greece
RIP to a true legend, Tina Turner. Mariah was featured along with other artists in a segment before a late 90s live concert of Tina Turner and she spoke very highly of her. It was around the Rainbow era.
(Wednesday 24 May 2023; 22:47)
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Happy anniversary (102,408) by Billy from Greece
Love only.
(Monday 27 March 2023; 21:51)
"My All" (Sydney 1998) (102,407) by Billy from Greece
Here's the whole performance. So gorgeous, so mesmerizing, so captivating.
(Monday 27 March 2023; 19:50)
"I Wish You Well" (102,238) by Billy from Greece
Does anyone else get chills listening to this song? Her performance, just riveting.
(Saturday 18 February 2023; 14:27)
If you could... (102,152) by Billy from Greece
I would so love a 1998 album. I loved what was happening in music in general those years. And Mariah's new 1998 output through #1's (bonus tracks, remixes etc) is some of my favourite work of hers.
(Sunday 29 January 2023; 20:00)
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Butterfly tour footage - Sydney (102,126) by Billy from Greece
Oh my goodness. Where did these come from? My All and The Roof. Oh dear. More here. Emotions and My All audio from the soundboard.
(Wednesday 25 January 2023; 16:32)
Cheers to 2023 (101,989) by Billy from Greece
Lovely post. Same for me. Happy 2023.
(Saturday 31 December 2022; 19:13)
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Top posters (101,914) by Billy from Greece
Hey enwar. Always a pleasure seeing you on here and having a virtual conversation with you. I'll be waiting for you in Greece. By the way, I had no idea I have posted so many messages.
(Tuesday 20 December 2022; 06:55)
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Charmbracelet - 20 years (101,726) by Billy from Greece
Wow, I can't believe it's been twenty years. Many memories around this album. In retrospect, I really enjoyed that time in Mariah's career. I'm going to give it a spin right now.
(Saturday 3 December 2022; 20:05)

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