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What if Glitter was released on Columbia Records (103,976)
by TJ from Norway
(Monday 6 November 2023; 17:32) | | |
| Am I living on another planet than you, or was your message full of sarcasm? Mariah can't act. Period. |
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This is a reply to message 103,971 by
Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia
(Monday 6 November 2023; 00:45) | | |
| Mariah said the original script for All That Glitters (the original name of the movie) was very dark and edgy. If Sony was behind the project, maybe Mariah could even win her Oscar for Best Original Song for Never Too Far or at least get nominated for Best Actress. All That Glitters would become what The Bodyguard did to Whitney's. Maybe. |
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Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,812)
by TJ from Norway
(Thursday 19 October 2023; 21:23) | | |
| Here in Norway where Santa is defrosting as we speak, one of the most popular Christmas songs is a ballad. Check out Home for Christmas by Maria Mena. |
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This is a reply to message 103,798 by
Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 18 October 2023; 23:01) | | |
| I just thought about this song today. Why are Christmas ballads not as popular as up tempo songs during the Christmas season? Every song released and makes it unto the charts is up tempo or mid tempo. You would think with the right promotion and airplay, Miss You Most could easily be a top 10 hit each year. |
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George Michael / 3-words (103,667)
by TJ from Norway
(Thursday 5 October 2023; 13:08) | | |
The nearest I was George Michael was when I went to a party after his concert in Oslo, but I was "only" drinking with his band.  |
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This is a reply to message 103,633 by
Andrew from United Kingdom
(Monday 2 October 2023; 12:38) | | |
What was he like? He was the softest and most unassuming of the big-name celebrities I have met - like most celebrities they appreciate people around them who are casual and not starstruck. But it didn't register with me at the time that he was - and is - one of the best-selling artists of all time. He did not seem fully comfortable being around people. I just felt warmth and compassion for him. I think it appropriate to say we shall never look upon his like again.
To continue the original irony of that quote: Here is George. This was the night. And *that* right there is my rather expensive bottle of voddy. But it was rather funny seeing this in the newspaper a couple of days later. And it's George bloody Michael. So all is forgiven, Sir.
I think there are many contenders for the 3 most beautiful words in the English language: aside from the obvious, "let me help" is certainly powerful. But I would suggest that "one more try" is a great axiom and a brilliant mantra by which to live.
I am currently now listening to One More Try and Heavenly on repeat thru my headphones and I will admit they have me a bit emotional. The songs go very well together and I think Mariah can lay claim to: "never give up". But whether "never give up" or "one more try" - please, don't ever anyone ever give up, for you always have one more try within you. Just one more try.
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Love Music Box (103,382)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 8 September 2023; 22:29) | | |
| Me too. I wonder if the new kids in the class like it. |
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This is a reply to message 103,381 by
John john from UK
(Friday 8 September 2023; 18:36) | | |
| I love this album and now we have a larger addiction, it's just pure heaven. Nostalgia at its greatest. For me Music Box is Mariah's greatest work and my most played album. |
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It's here (103,350)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 8 September 2023; 00:33) | | |
| I'm listening to it on Spotify here in Norway. I should be sleeping. |
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This is a reply to message 103,348 by
Edward from USA
(Friday 8 September 2023; 00:23) | | |
| What, when, where? |
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It's here (103,347)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 8 September 2023; 00:18) | | |
Finally.  |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,280)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 1 September 2023; 22:44) | | |
| I need that version. |
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This is a reply to message 103,277 by
Edward from USA
(Friday 1 September 2023; 14:28) | | |
| Maybe the vault version of "All In Your Mind". |
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Were I Mariah's manager (103,135)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 4 August 2023; 20:00) | | |
Perfect for an indie album. They never sell that much anyway.  |
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This is a reply to message 103,134 by
Edward from USA
(Friday 4 August 2023; 17:33) | | |
| 4 years, 8 months and 19 days to be exact. Basically 5 years. I think Mariah has the theme album and the "Someone's Ugly Daughter" album ready. It seems to be she's having a tough time finding a label willing to invest given the fact that she doesn't sell much anymore. |
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Were I Mariah's manager (103,131)
by TJ from Norway
(Thursday 3 August 2023; 15:59) | | |
| Haha. I tough I was bad. I still live in the memory of 1990 to 1996. I had a conversation with a friend of mine who is an opera singer (professionally) and he said that he was not surprised that he was not surprised by the decrease of her voice during the years. She's not a soprano, but sings in that voice too much, and that female voices seems to get broken during the years if they don't take care of it. Thank God I got to experience the height of that incredible career. No one over, no one on the side. |
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This is a reply to message 103,130 by
Nick G from Germany
(Thursday 3 August 2023; 14:08) | | |
| There's only one problem. Mariah can no longer sing live. |
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Mariah's version (103,099)
by TJ from Norway
(Saturday 29 July 2023; 12:44) | | |
| I talked about the same many years ago, when Alanis Morissette re-released her debut album as an acoustic album. Sadly she didn't do it then. I really don't think she will able to do it now. |
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This is a reply to message 103,098 by
enwar00 from usa
(Saturday 29 July 2023; 04:59) | | |
| That Love Story acoustic performance is just beautiful, one of my faves, so short and sweet, forgot about it. Can you believe that was 15 years ago? That was a long time ago. I feel like a different person. Looking back now, an acoustic remake album would've been super cool. And she was still in her 30s. Now she's in her 50s. That's a big difference. Maybe her voice just wasn't meant to last. Maybe she's just enjoying her life and kids and hundreds of millions of dollars now. Personally I'm bored of the Christmas stuff. I loved Caution. I guess that was the last album. I'll go play it now. Never say never. Bye. |
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Tony (103,054)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 21 July 2023; 22:23) | | |
| RiP. |
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You messing with Daydream? (103,053)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 21 July 2023; 21:50) | | |
| Music Box is perfect (as her debut album also was), Daydream is to me, almost there. Butterfly was on fire, like Glitter was. So much good music. |
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This is a reply to message 103,047 by
Bill from the UK
(Friday 21 July 2023; 13:27) | | |
| I never thought I'd see the day where Daydream gets slammed on this board. Wow. It's honestly perfect from start to finish. |
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Time for lists lol (103,052)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 21 July 2023; 21:45) | | |
| And we like it. |
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This is a reply to message 103,046 by
Terna from Nigeria
(Friday 21 July 2023; 12:58) | | |
He's been banned multiple times over the years, and he keeps coming back.  |
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MC's next era (102,955)
by TJ from Norway
(Monday 3 July 2023; 08:57) | | |
| Hard Rock, alternative punk, Pop, and every other genre, except RnB. I am so tired of that sound. |
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This is a reply to message 102,951 by
Robert-Anthony from United States
(Sunday 2 July 2023; 21:03) | | |
| I hope MC goes for a 90s R&B sound like JoJo, Kiana Lede, Coco Jones, and Mahalia are doing right now. |
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MB30 (102,910)
by TJ from Norway
(Sunday 18 June 2023; 03:42) | | |
| You should try it. |
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This is a reply to message 102,906 by
Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 17 June 2023; 22:12) | | |
| MB is my least favorite MC album. I don't listen to it at all. |
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MB30 (102,909)
by TJ from Norway
(Sunday 18 June 2023; 03:42) | | |
| I agree. I remember that I was a little bit disappointed of her high notes in 93. I love her version of [Emotions] on the [Proctors] performance, but it was not the same as her debut album. Her voice has been changing since 1990. |
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This is a reply to message 102,904 by
Terna from Nigeria
(Saturday 17 June 2023; 20:52) | | |
| "Music Box" is one of her core albums to me, and the only album to capture the sheer vocal power she possessed back then but for quite a short time. The vocals on it match Whitney Houston in forte, her range seems endless, and her tone most fluid and buttery. This is also the era when she sang songs live better than on the record - case in point "Hero" from Proctor's Theater. One thing I do notice however is that her whistles are weak on this record and not really the focus of her vocals. This was also the first time we got to hear Mariah sing high falsetto on "Dreamlover". |
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MB30 (102,900)
by TJ from Norway
(Saturday 17 June 2023; 18:11) | | |
| I didn't like them when the album was released. It felt old at the moment. Not 1993. |
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This is a reply to message 102,899 by
Jamie from UK
(Saturday 17 June 2023; 12:03) | | |
How can you not love Now That I Know and I've Been Thinking About You? Classic 90's pop with amazing vocals. I loved the MC and C&C uptempo collaborations they brought a happy vibe to early Mariah albums, shame it only lasted two.
I'd love Mariah to do an upbeat, radio friendly song now. Even if she takes a step back from the music and just inputs on the lyrics. Sometimes it's hard to create magic when you've been writing songs for so long, I'd just love a good solid song/album. |
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MB30 (102,897)
by TJ from Norway
(Friday 16 June 2023; 15:58) | | |
| I love that album, too. Not a big fan of the two uptempos (track number 5 and 8?), but the rest is just perfect. I've been driving to work singing "Hero" every day for a month now, trying to face another day ( kidding). I love my work. |
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This is a reply to message 102,896 by
MusicfanJ from Germany
(Friday 16 June 2023; 14:47) | | |
Lol. Yes, the same here.  30 years ago, unbelievable.
Of course, I'm just kidding. Sometimes I do feel like 29 but I'm 38. But I really like my age most of the time. Experiences are a big treasure.  But I miss the 90ies. A special edition of Music Box would be great. MB is one of the best soul-pop albums ever. If not the best. |
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MB30 (102,894)
by TJ from Norway
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 17:45) | | |
| It is so strange, because I'm 29. |
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This is a reply to message 102,887 by
Jamie from UK
(Thursday 15 June 2023; 03:24) | | |
| Oh I do hope so. My favourite album. I can't believe it's been 30 years. |
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The BET Award nominations 2023 are finally here (102,867)
by TJ from Norway
(Saturday 10 June 2023; 08:21) | | |
| What happened to Celine? |
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This is a reply to message 102,862 by
Randy from USA
(Friday 9 June 2023; 15:01) | | |
| When I saw this article I had to go back and watch MC's performance with Latto. It was so sweet to see Latto give props and flowers to MC. The industry is really starting to piss me off between the Grammys and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. No MC can't win everything but give her her flowers. Before they died, I feel like Whitney, Luther, MJ and Prince were given proper tributes and accolades. Now that Celine is sick, does that mean they'll give her a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and MC will be overlooked yet again? All we have left from our era is MC, Janet and Madonna. Give MC her flowers. |
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Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,826)
by TJ from Norway
(Tuesday 6 June 2023; 05:04) | | |
| I agree that Mariah's popularity in 93-96 was untouchable, and another thing is that she only focused on what was important, the music. At the same time we have to remember that it's all about the perspective. Mariah was insane big in the US and some Asian countries. Celine was extremely popular in Europe and North America. I don't know about the African sales numbers, or how it was in South America. I do know how it was in Europe. |
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This is a reply to message 102,823 by
Terna from Nigeria
(Tuesday 6 June 2023; 00:15) | | |
| Not one of those women experienced that juggernaut, fever pitch fame Mariah experienced in her peak, and this was before the internet and social media. Neither has Celine Dion had bigger hits. Matter of fact Celine was pretty much unknown until the late 90's with Titanic and Mariah had already had One Sweet Day, a feat she repeated again with "We Belong Together" in the 2000's. Juggernaut, massive (all caps), inescapable hits. Which both ended up being crowned Song of the Decade. |
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Tina Turner (102,764)
by TJ from Norway
(Wednesday 24 May 2023; 21:14) | | |
| RiP. Always been a fan of her. I wonder what MC thought of her? |
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Favorite 90s singles cover (102,737)
by TJ from Norway
(Monday 15 May 2023; 21:51) | | |
| I think it's because of the makeup and style. |
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This is a reply to message 102,736 by
Jamie from UK
(Monday 15 May 2023; 18:54) | | |
| I remember thinking where have the curls gone. Guess it was a just a change of the styles and times, it's strange now when she has her hair curly now I don't think it suits her but I loved it so much back in the day. |
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Favorite 90s singles cover (102,733)
by TJ from Norway
(Monday 15 May 2023; 11:08) | | |
| You are absolutely right. She also had a classy, still sexy vibe when TEOM was released. I don't know about you guys, but the outfit on the concert the other day, was not good at all. |
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This is a reply to message 102,726 by
Horacio from United States
(Sunday 14 May 2023; 15:54) | | |
I think Mariah excels when she looks classy. This is evident in the following single covers:
Dreamlover, Without You, Fantasy, Always Be My Baby, Honey, My All/Breakdown, We Belong Together, Fly Like A Bird |
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Favorite 90s singles cover (102,732)
by TJ from Norway
(Monday 15 May 2023; 11:05) | | |
| Is Make it Happen #11? |
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This is a reply to message 102,730 by
Bill from the UK
(Monday 15 May 2023; 03:26) | | |
So many to choose and so many are great. My faves:
1. Vision of Love
2. Can't Let Go
3. Dreamlover
4. Without You
5. Anytime You Need a Friend
6. All I Want for Christmas Is You
7. Fantasy
8. Open Arms
9. Always Be My Baby
10. Always Be My Baby UK exclusive cover
Of those ten, my absolute best is probably Without You. Maybe Can't Let Go. And Make It Happen. |
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