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About MusicfanJ from Germany: I'm a fan of Mariah since Daydream came out.

Number one (104,390) by MusicfanJ from Germany I'm happy for Brenda too. What a cool lady. The new video is cute. (Monday 4 December 2023; 14:37) this is a reply to message 104,386

Number one (104,386) by Tameka walker from United states If Mariah doesn't make it to number one this week I am sure that it will be number one before Christmas. I love Mariah and I love her Christmas song and I hope it hits number one before Christmas. Brenda's song is nice too. If they can share for instance one be number one one week and then the other the next it doesn't take anything away from Mariah. She can't be number one forever. And I realize that. Here's to Mariah and Brenda. (Monday 4 December 2023; 02:44)

Rockin' Around (104,388) by MusicfanJ from Germany I have seen so many versions of "If it's over", maybe I have it on my laptop. But I'm too lazy to check it. The background of the performance and the video somehow seemed "new" to me, so it's okay if you're all shocked. But I remember East 17 with "Stay another day" and "It's alright" they were huge in the good old Bundesrepublik Deutschland too. The good 90ies, I miss them. They were so much better compared to today not only chartwise. And we could go carefree to Christmas markets, I'm depressed because what's going on here since 2015. I'll stop it here and say something nice. It's snowing right now. It looks like a winter wonderland. I saw the new video with Brenda in a morning show. It was nice. Mariah and Brenda could do a Rockabilly Christmas song together. Would be fun. We have a Justin Bieber version, why not something with Brenda Lee? (Monday 4 December 2023; 14:27) this is a reply to message 104,381

Rockin' Around (104,381) by Andrew from the UK Yuh-huh. "Rockin Around the Christmes Tree" I might call a "cute little ditty". I know it from Home Alone and wasn't exactly enthralled by it then. It's no "I Love Sausage Rolls". Doesn't even come close to that masterpiece. Thought it might be fun for non-Brits to watch the video for "Stay Another Day" by East 17: this is the song that, 29 years ago, kept Mariah from being the UK Christmas No.1 (I cried). Check out the masterpiece music video. Considering it's a song about suicide, again "I Love Sausage Rolls" it isn't. Which ought to feature a warning that it might make you want to commit suicide. MusicFanJ is given a free pass for the (shocking) oversight of never having seen Mariah sing "If It's Over" at the Grammys, for, I believe, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" also reached Number 2 at Christmas in 1994 in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Y'know, back when charts were quite simple and meant something and not full of ridiculous calculations that you'd need a doctorate to understand win an entire album of tracks from one artist comprising an entire top 10. I'd feel old saying that. But I still look young and beautiful. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 20:45)

Emotions formula (104,380) by MusicfanJ from Germany No, certainly not. Lol I know almost all her live gigs, but not all. I'm happy that I missed some, so I can enjoy it now. I'm sure I know some gigs and interviews she did in Germany, France, Italy and UK which you don't know as well. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 20:28) this is a reply to message 104,376

Emotions formula (104,376) by Edward from USA Have you been living under a rock? As an old time fan you should know about this performance. I'm hereby stripping you from your lamb status. Now you're just a regular fan. You'll regain you lamb status when you start purchasing and streaming AIWFCIY until it reaches number one again. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 19:56)

If Mariah likes it, then I like it (104,378) by MusicfanJ from Germany I have a huge Stevie collection too. I started to listen because he's Mariah's favourite. His number ones are often played on the radio, so I knew I liked his music. "That girl" and Mariah, that's cool. By the way great topic. I also own the movies "Pretty in Pink" and "Mean Girls" because of Mariah. Plus I have many things about New York and books. This year I even have an NY advent calendar (gift from a friend). One more thing, I also have great admiration for Marilyn Monroe. And I bought Tupacs best of CD, because Mariah is a "fan". (Sunday 3 December 2023; 20:14) this is a reply to message 104,357

If Mariah likes it, then I like it (104,357) by Robert-Anthony from United States She has always praised Stevie Wonder. I have a huge Stevie Wonder collection. Everytime that I hear That Girl, I think of MC. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 12:55)

Emotions formula (104,373) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love "If it's over". One of her best ballads and we know she has so many. But I didn't know this live performance. Wow just wow. Mariah at her best. That's the reason why she's the one and only Mariah Carey. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 19:41) this is a reply to message 104,356

Emotions formula (104,356) by Jamie from UK Exactly Andrew, such a weak song, no emotion, no soul, no body. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 12:55)

Christmas songs (early bird special) (104,354) by MusicfanJ from Germany Hi Tevin, thanks for your suggested songs by Taylor. I liked them all but "Dear John" is my favourite. I always say I want a jazz album by Mariah which I still do. I think Mariah could also do some country, gospel and retro-soul. She can sing every genre like she never did something else. That's rare. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 10:29) this is a reply to message 104,161

Christmas songs (early bird special) (104,161) by Tevin from USA Dear John, Back to December and Enchanted are three beautiful songs from Taylor's album Speak Now. Give them a listen. It's no Butterfly album but she does have a decent pen game, even if it slightly sub par to Mariah's. Anyway let me know how you like those three songs, they are what made me a Taylor fan. (Wednesday 22 November 2023; 03:51)

Emotions formula (104,332) by MusicfanJ from Germany So true. My my mother has the "original" debut vinyl from 90, she bought it right after hearing the phenomenal "Vision of love". I didn't know she had her debut. But when I became a fan with Daydream, she told me she loved "Vision of love". She also loves Sade, I have my musical taste from her. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 15:17) this is a reply to message 104,322

Emotions formula (104,322) by Stacey from USA I think MC could have recorded the phone book for her debut album and been successful. Her voice was so amazing and so unheard of at the time. She truly is a once in a generation artist. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 06:56)

Would you rather (104,311) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, it may be only business. But I still believe he isn't the nice guy everyone thinks he is. I always liked the other Nysnc [sic] members more. Lol. One thing is sure Justin was always very clever in his entertainment business. I have a feeling that "Yours" won't be released soon. We'll see if Mariah surprises us. (Friday 1 December 2023; 10:43) this is a reply to message 104,304

Would you rather (104,304) by Edward from USA Why would Justin record a song with Mariah if he wasn't interested in getting it released? It doesn't make any sense. The song was [not] included on Charmbracelet simply because his label didn't want to. I think they were thinking business. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 17:24)

Would you rather (104,300) by MusicfanJ from Germany There was a documentary about the nipplegate with Janet Jackson. And Justin didn't go well on the docu. That "Yours" with him as a duet wasn't released because he feared about his "good name" and career says it all. He's the real slim shady. Lol. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 14:16) this is a reply to message 104,287

Would you rather (104,287) by Jamie from UK Unlike Britney who also did the dirty on him with Wade Robson. I like Justin and I like Britney. I don't care what they get up to in their personal lives. No one is perfect. (Wednesday 29 November 2023; 23:37)

Would you rather (104,299) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I can't stand Justin Timberlake. He always played the nice guy, but he really seems like a bad snake. So "Yours" without him is fine. "There for me" is a beautiful song. Should have been a bonus track on Glitter. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 14:02) this is a reply to message 104,282

Would you rather (104,282) by Libra Lamb from USA I agree with most of these tracks except I don't care to hear Justin Timberlake or want Mariah associating with him. He's a snake and has done some shady ish towards women. I can't stand people like him, a true culture vulture. There For Me has always been one of my favorites and I include it in my Glitter soundtrack playlist. (Wednesday 29 November 2023; 22:29)

Would you rather (104,275) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I want both too. A new album and Rarities 2. It's been such a long time. (Wednesday 29 November 2023; 10:29) this is a reply to message 104,267

Would you rather (104,267) by Norman from USA Why not both? Imagine? I'd love it. (Tuesday 28 November 2023; 20:12)

Grio Award (104,247) by MusicfanJ from Germany Congratulations. What a speech, I really felt it. Bravo Mariah. By the way, was there Dwanye Johnson in the audience? Sweet smile for Mariah. When Mariah said: music belongs to her soul. And Mariah's music belongs to my soul too. (Monday 27 November 2023; 15:57) this is a reply to message 104,239

Griot Award (104,239) by Geronimo from USA Congratulations to Mariah for the Griot [sic] Award. It is so refreshing to see her in her element. Jennifer Hudson's tribute was an event to itself as it should be. (Sunday 26 November 2023; 22:05)

Grio performances (104,246) by MusicfanJ from Germany I've always loved her speaking alto voice. So cool and "sexy". I could listen for hours, just Mariah talking. Lol. Her speaking voice is calming to me. (Monday 27 November 2023; 15:35) this is a reply to message 104,240

Grio performances (104,240) by Robert-Anthony from United States Her natural alto voice is shining through more when she speaks. Her voice reminds me of her 90s interviews. I think that a vocal coach or Mary Ann told her to limit her intake of alcohol this summer and see how your vocal range returns. It was evidence on most of Caution. I am anticipating that we will get more of her alto range with heavier tones and less belting on the new album. (Monday 27 November 2023; 00:04)

Christmas songs (early bird special) (104,156) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, Taylor Swift seems very relatable. I only know "Shake it off" and her debut country album. Lol I had friends from Texas, they told me to give the album a try when it came out. Back then I never thought Taylor Swift would be the biggest female pop star chartwise in 2023. (Tuesday 21 November 2023; 20:13) this is a reply to message 104,155

Christmas songs (early bird special) (104,155) by Edward from USA As much as I hate to say it, Taylor Swift's songs don't just chart one week and out the other, she has a massive fanbase. In some places they're camping outside Arenas six months in advance just to be closer to the stage. She's definitely had the Midas touch for quite sometime now. I don't know the lyrics to any of her songs. I tried listening to her last album but I didn't feel a connection. I wish her well though. Her relatable persona definitely helps her a lot. The woman is the biggest thing right now yet she doesn't acts as if she believes her own hype. (Tuesday 21 November 2023; 18:31)

Mop the Floor song (104,129) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it. Mariah with the mop. It's hilarious. I would buy the mop song. Lol I've always loved her humour since day one, I wish more people would see how funny she is and not just the diva. (Sunday 19 November 2023; 20:29) this is a reply to message 104,118

Mop the Floor song (104,118) by MC1989 from Spain I loved that moment, I must say. (Sunday 19 November 2023; 01:47)

Dolly Parton releases a rock album (104,113) by MusicfanJ from Germany Oh yes, that's a dream of mine too. I would love smooth and jazzy tunes. I hope one day we will get something like this. "Mesmerized" and "Lullaby of Birdland" are showing how it could sound. (Saturday 18 November 2023; 20:33) this is a reply to message 104,110

Dolly Parton releases a rock album (104,110) by Robert-Anthony from United States I wish MC would do something similar like this with a 70's R&B and Jazz influenced cover album. It would fit her current voice perfectly - smooth and jazzy. (Saturday 18 November 2023; 18:22)

Dolly Parton releases a rock album (104,107) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yesterday I saw in the news that Dolly Parton is releasing a rock album. With the age of 77 I find it pretty cool. I think she has great humour. In the interview they asked from Country to Rock? And she said, because she's in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame so she had to do an album for the genre. (Saturday 18 November 2023; 11:48)

Bryan Tanaka (104,106) by MusicfanJ from Germany If it's true, that's tough stuff. In my heart I always hope the best, but I often get dissapointed by people. That's a reason I stay away from superficial ones. Down to earth people never hurt me. But with Bryan a lot of you never trusted him. I just thought Mariah was happy with him. It's really sad if they broke up. The "superlove". Mariah deserves a real partner who loves her the human. And of course her kids. (Saturday 18 November 2023; 11:23) this is a reply to message 104,099

Bryan Tanaka (104,099) by jaker20 from US The comments accusing him on his insta says it happened during this summer, I may be wrong, but apparently it's wire fraud. Hate to say this but Mariah needs to stay away from him as far away as possible. (Friday 17 November 2023; 22:33)

Status of things (104,084) by MusicfanJ from Germany As always beautiful written Mara. You described it so well with the "auto pilot". I also think her inner sparkle is missing. Last year it was there and she was shining. Yes, maybe she's just tired. I hope she's okay. I also wondered that there are no new pics with Bryan. Of course it's private but usually they post pics during Thanksgiving and the Christmas season. We'll see. I hope she's ready for the concerts and can enjoy it with the lambily. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 14:00) this is a reply to message 104,069

Status of things (104,069) by Mara from United States I have to agree with this Bradley. There is something missing this year or season I should say. She looks like she is going through the motions and is perhaps on "auto pilot". I hope she is ok. Her sparkle is a miss this year and I can feel it almost like the first year at the Beacon where she geared up singing Hero and she was separated from Nick. I wonder if her and Bryan took a break to see how things went and decided to officially end the relationship recently. I just hope she is ok. This is her time and she always has that sparkle in her eye and seeing her almost blank makes me sad. Maybe she is just tired of this and not in the mood this season. It happens to all of us. But as a day one 1990 fan, M always wears her heart on her sleeve and we can read her better than anyone else. We love you Mariah - go out there and have some amazing shows making amazing memories with your beautiful children by your side. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 21:59)

Saint Harison (104,037) by MusicfanJ from Germany You were right. "You lost a friend" is way more my taste. Good song, very soulful. Thumbs up. (Monday 13 November 2023; 19:02) this is a reply to message 104,020

Saint Harison (104,020) by Robert-Anthony 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 (104,022) by MusicfanJ from Germany Okay I will try. I really like Amy Winehouse. (Sunday 12 November 2023; 12:00) this is a reply to message 104,020

Saint Harison (104,020) by Robert-Anthony 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 (104,019) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely. I think one reason why Taylor Swift is so big is because there's no real competition anymore. There's only Adele in that age group. Compared to the 80ies and 90ies the music biz is really boring and almost dead. I had to google who Saint Harison is and started a song, but I couldn't listen more than 30 seconds. Bill I have the same thought. The voice is strange and unpleasant to my ears. I will listen to Marvin Gaye's album "What's goin' on" tonight. Masterpiece. The rythmn of "Inner City Blues" always gets me, music used to be so good. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 20:26) this is a reply to message 104,018

Saint Harison (104,018) by Edward from USA I think that only happens [once] in a lifetime. As much as I loved Whitney and like Celine, they couldn't quite get to me like Mariah did. While Whitney's voice was more powerful, Mariah's artistry was far superior and her voice more nuanced. Whitney would make any song presented to her sound as if she had written it. Mariah was more like a painter and decorative painter all in one. I don't remember anybody who could put together complicated background vocals like Mariah. Had social media been around back then, Mariah would've been twice bigger than Taylor [Swift.] I can't name a song by Taylor Swift, but the woman is a phenomenon. (Saturday 11 November 2023; 17:51)

Fantasy (104,010) by MusicfanJ from Germany It was very interesting to read your thoughts. I really like to get into Christmas spirit and "Mariah spririt". Mariah spirit, that's cool. With all the bad news every day I need some fantasy. It's good for the soul. (Friday 10 November 2023; 14:51) this is a reply to message 104,003

Fantasy (104,003) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I think it suits the staus quo of Mariah's career that the song that might stand out as her legacy besides AIWFCIY is Fantasy, and how telling that is for what Mariah has become. If I try to understand what is going on in Mariah World, is that she is now just a fantasy, and that is what she is selling us with new releases, concerts and "live" performances from her home. She has had a splendid career, nobody can take away her success, especially during the 90's, she will for ever be mentioned when people talk about the best singers in history. Nobody will deny that she had one of the biggest voices the world has gotten to know. I don't think the general public really knows about the condition of Mariah's voice at the moment, and I don't think they care. The Lambily knows, and we are frustrated. But I think if we still want to enjoy the rest of her career, and I don't think she will retire anytime soon, we have to embrace the idea that she is now a fantasy, a relic of what once was. At her show it is Mariah who is singing, but the voice might be from years ago, and between all the pre-reccorded tracks, she somtimes sings a word or a sentence with her current voice. We just have to believe in her like a child believes in Santa Clause. Mariah is now both real and not real at the same time. Mariah has become a fantasy you can chose to believe, and even if you don't believe, you can still enjoy the charade, because it induces positive feelings if you just go with the flow. It's almost Christmas season, and I'm going to enjoy Mariah, her old music, new music, YouTube videos from her Christmas shows, really get into the Christmas and Mariah spirit, and just pretend that it's real, much like Christmas itself. (Thursday 9 November 2023; 20:59)

Mariah, please be ready (104,001) by MusicfanJ from Germany Again I absolutely agree with Andrew on the confidence topic. Mariah was confident during those years. One can watch all her great performances online. She was the queen of Pop and RnB and her performances were great and often outstanding. Yes, she was never an "entertainer" but I never needed a circus number from a singer. I loved her magic, sweet aura on stage. Even in 2003 during Charmbracelet tour, she was very confident. A real diva and even entertaining. (Piano performance like a Marilyn Monroe.) She had so much energy and a "having fun" vibe. Superstar power all over. Haha isn't there a rumour with the aliens who kidnapped the real Mariah in 96? But seriously, Mariah can be fantastic on stage. She has it all. The confidence thing is not the problem. (Thursday 9 November 2023; 14:48) this is a reply to message 103,993

Mariah, please be ready (103,993) by Andrew from the UK I don't understand from where this idea of Mariah being an "unconfident" performer still permeates? She was unrefined during the debut performances into Emotions perhaps, but 1993 - 2008 oozed confidence - granted: sometimes ebbing, sometimes flowing, but confident she was. It is only since Memoirs did Mariah have a personality transplant. I'm swaying to the idea that she was beamed up to the mothership and replaced with a somewhat imperfect and faulty replica. (Wednesday 8 November 2023; 18:23)

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,951) by MusicfanJ from Germany I hope not. Surgery is not needed at all. If I look at the great Helen Mirren, she has more charisma than all the teens and twens together. No one is perfect and that's good. Mariah was a natural beauty. Her more natural pics are always stunning and beautiful. (Friday 3 November 2023; 12:30) this is a reply to message 103,947

First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,947) by Andrew from the UK I put it to you: Fact Parte the First: Mariah has spent years silently, without ceremony, repositioning her head on her neck almost every time a camera is aimed in her direction. We know her head is not aligned correctly with the centre of the Earth because the other people in the photo, the buildings in the photo and Mariah's own body upon which the head sits in the photo, are all pointed in the same direction - that is to say, to the centre of the Earth. We know that Mariah does this because she has - or had - a much larger, fattier face than previously known, and. in doing said little-teapot-short-and-stout act, she is stretching the skin to reduce the fat effect. For Heaven forfend Mariah not look perfect all the live long day. Fact Parte the Second: Mariah's face has become noticeably thinner with less weight around the jawline and neck this year - at a much more appareent accelerated rate than her body (which is still rather curvy). Fact Parte the Third: Mariah does a little hand wave with the bridge of her hand pressed against her chin. Those of us who have a grip on reality will have seen over the years tha Mariah does not start new body movements unless they are covering something up she does not want people to see. Please the court, I wish to read the charges: Mariah Carey has had more cosmetic surgery - Mariah Carey has had a chin lift. What say you? (Friday 3 November 2023; 01:02)

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