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

Biggest non #1 hit after 33 years (102,379) by MusicfanJ from Germany Definitely "Without you". This song will stay forever and still is one of her signature sounds, loved by so many people, not only fans. Then there follows with a huge distance "When you believe", "I know what you want" and "It's like that". (Thursday 23 March 2023; 12:27) this is a reply to message 102,376

Biggest non #1 hit after 33 years (102,376) by Horacio from United States Which MC single that did not reach #1 on Billboard Hot 100 has had the best longevity since its release? I think Spotify numbers in the last few years help determine modern reception and enjoyment in the general public. Contenders: Without You Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Oh Holy Night When You Believe I Know What You Want It's Like That Shake It Off Obsessed #Beautiful (Thursday 23 March 2023; 00:25)

Divas week has officially begun (102,377) by MusicfanJ from Germany One thing is clear, Aries are power people. (And often bosses, that's true.) My grandma is an Aries too, her birthday is one day before Mariah's. (Thursday 23 March 2023; 12:20) this is a reply to message 102,373

Divas week has officially begun (102,373) by Edward from USA Wow, I didn't know Celine and the others were Aries too. (Wednesday 22 March 2023; 15:07)

Someday AMA 1991 (102,357) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Confidence and charisma then." So true. Everything you said, I see it the same way. Mariah was unstoppable then. The whole 90ies. Every time I watch a clip from that time, I still can't believe. That talent, the look, the voice and yes her charisma. (It could have melt an iceberg.) I can't watch the "I don't" video, I've watched maybe seven times. But I watch all clips from the 90ies over and over again. It's magic. Mariah's shyness was the sweetest thing. Just adorable. A sweetheart everyone loved. With a voice that goes straight to your heart and stays there forever. (Sunday 19 March 2023; 17:59) this is a reply to message 102,356

Someday AMA 1991 (102,356) by Jamie from UK Just watched Mariah Someday live at the AMA's in 91 on [YouTube]. My next suggested video was I Don't, how did [YouTube] come up with that. It was actually quite scary to see the change. Mariah always said how shy she was back then, but looking back she actually had more confidence and charisma then. Maybe because she had the voice at her disposal. But it's easy to see why she became America's sweetheart back then, she truly was amazing. (Sunday 19 March 2023; 04:39)

Ain't No Other Fan (102,338) by MusicfanJ from Germany I absolutely disagree. I don't want to see a high Mariah on stage. It's not my business what people do take privately but on stage a pro should not take anything. Just embarrassing and not needed at all. Even the Stones are living healthy nowadays on tour. Lol. (Saturday 11 March 2023; 10:12) this is a reply to message 102,332

Ain't No Other Fan (102,332) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I have just watched the YouTube video made by Ain't No Other Fan, the video name is long, but here it comes: "The one where Mariah Carey got *high* and proved her voice." It's from her Jamaican concert a few years back, and yes, we all know she was influenced by something, and it was not Chardonnay, darlin'. The performance is a mess, but hell, Mariah was so at ease that evening that she hit high notes and had runs she hadn't done in years and haven't done since. I can admit that I have taken the same substance as Mariah that evening sometimes, aan it really eases you off, makes you feel comfortable, down to earth, high in confidence and really good about yourself. I have watched the video, and all I can say is, if that is what make our girl Mariah relax and hit those high notes and runs, we know she can make, well hell, she should really hit them joints every show, relax, and show them girls and boys how you really sing. (Saturday 11 March 2023; 01:10)

Yours (102,323) by MusicfanJ from Germany This song is still so good. I love that it's so dreamy. It's unique and pure Mariah. Justin and his management were so stupid that they didn't want to release the remix with Mariah. That was a missed opportunity. (Thursday 9 March 2023; 18:22)

Brenda K Starr (102,305) by MusicfanJ from Germany So true. I always liked Brenda K Starr. She was always so nice in interviews, beautiful lady. Isn't she a New Yorker girl too? It was so sweet when she sung "I still believe" with Mariah. At least one person who's not jealous. (Tuesday 7 March 2023; 16:32) this is a reply to message 102,297

Brenda K Starr (102,297) by Jamie from UK I just watched a virtual interview with Brenda K Starr from 2021, it was great to see her be so lovely and complementary about Mariah. It was nice to see how much she does actually care about Mariah although they have fallen out at times. She has nothing but praise for Mariah and wishes her well in all she does. I think it must be hard when you have been that close to someone and they are propelled into super stardom, as the artist doesn't always have control over their life. (Monday 6 March 2023; 21:06)

The real reason for no respect (102,304) by MusicfanJ from Germany Oh no, Mariah only a singer or songwriter. No way. What a terrible thought. Mariah was born to sing with that talent. Her voice made so many people happy around the world and still does. (Tuesday 7 March 2023; 14:55) this is a reply to message 102,292

The real reason for no respect (102,292) by Stacey from USA I always enjoy your posts and agree with them 99% of the time. In this case I'm glad Tommy forced her to sing. Her voice is one of a kind and deserved to be heard. (Monday 6 March 2023; 04:47)

Chaka Khan (102,290) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great post. Absolutely yes to this "the fact that she was stunningly beautiful and an equally uniquely phenomenal singer as she was a songwriter, which definitely caused envy, because honestly which one of her contemporaries was actually doing it like her?" I think most of the people were simply jealous of her because of all the reasons. She was too perfect, she had everything. It's like you said, the most wonderful voice, the look and her powerful husband back then. Plus her charisma, charming and sweet. I was just watching "Without you", "One sweet day" and "Thank God I found you" on YouTube, I've watched hundred times in my life and I'm still blown away about her talent and her voice. Plus she has the most beautiful smile and eyes. Superstar power all over. (Sunday 5 March 2023; 17:13) this is a reply to message 102,288

Chaka Khan (102,288) by Mirage_Nunez from America My personal theory is there's multiple layers as to why Mariah was never as celebrated as Whitney (and Beyoncé) ie the industry favorite. I honestly feel like the Whitney comparisons in the beginning is/was a factor. Everyone lauded Whitney as the undisputed best voice ever, until MC hit the scene and shook things up a bit. I believe many people who were diehard Whitney supporters, felt the need to downplay Mariah's talent and success) in solidarity to Whitney Houston. The supposed rivalry created this (most of the time) unspoken great divide. Then there's Tommy. I believe he had a lot to do with her lack of Grammy wins for multiple reasons. I'll start with the fact that he tried to use Mariah passing for white as a privilege. I know first hand that this perception that "Mariah didn't want people to know that she was part black at first" hurt her in the court of public opinion specifically in the black community back then, and maybe in the industry amongst her black peers. Then there's the machine that was behind her, the fact that she was stunningly beautiful and an equally uniquely phenomenal singer as she was a songwriter, which definitely caused envy, because honestly which one of her contemporaries was actually doing it like her? Seriously, until this day nobody is really doing it on the level Mariah did it as a singer/songwriter. So yes people were jealous and bias against her, and what made it worse is that they couldn't honestly with a good heart deny her extraordinary talent. Like many have said, she actually has the chops to back up all the astronomical success she's had. I don't care what generation you come from, one thing that you absolutely can not do is deny Mariah's talent and impact. She's one of the most ordained purposeful artist ever, so trying to discredit her in any way falls very short and holds no weight. I've read the comments and the people ie the general public unanimously agreed that Mariah deserved to be in the top five. That's all that matters. She's always been the peoples champ and not the industry favorite. Like many have stated no amount of payola in the world can cause people to really purchase your music, watch your videos, and curate three decades of continuous organic success. My second favorite female singer is simply straight up jealous of my first favorite, and she resents the fact that her solo career wasn't as illustrious as Mariah's. Also allow me to add that, I specifically liked Chaka Khan with the band Rufus, I may like only a couple of her solo hits, so that's that. Maybe she also resents that her best music is connected to the band and not just her, unlike Mariah who's a stand alone hit maker. (Sunday 5 March 2023; 07:48)

Music this year (102,289) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, sadly the golden days of music are over. I miss heart and soul in the music. In the past we had wonderful melodies with good lyrics or at least music that was fun (like summer hits and so on). Hopefully there will come a time where good music will have a comeback. I listen a lot to Soul and Jazz besides Mariah. And those old songs are all masterpieces and the artists were really artists who could sing or play. It's unbelievable that songs with that quality are often 50-60 years old. (Sunday 5 March 2023; 16:54) this is a reply to message 102,287

Music this year (102,287) by Robert-Anthony from United States Music has been very boring and no excitement on the pop radio this year. I really feel this is the trend that is here to stay for a very long time. I do like the new Kali Uchis album Red Moon On Venus. It is a moody dreamy album about heartbreak. (Saturday 4 March 2023; 18:39)

Did ya'll know? (102,280) by MusicfanJ from Germany No, I didn't. But Paula Abdul always seemed to me like an older J.Lo. (Friday 3 March 2023; 13:10) this is a reply to message 102,278

Did ya'll know? (102,278) by Victoria from USA And one time Paula Abdul beat out Mariah and Whitney. (Friday 3 March 2023; 04:02)

Parker Lewis (102,271) by MusicfanJ from Germany I watched this series again on DVD (it was great fun when I was a child). On episode two there was a poster from Mariah's debut on the wall of the store where Parker was the help. Pure 90ies. I'm smiling all over my face. It aired on 09.09.90 and Mariah was enchanting and rocking the music world. (Tuesday 28 February 2023; 15:12)

Hype for new album (102,270) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I've always loved the mystery about her and her music. Golden days. It would be fantastic to experience this once again. (Tuesday 28 February 2023; 13:37) this is a reply to message 102,269

Hype for new album (102,269) by Edward from USA She should concentrate on putting good music out. At this point she won't be selling a lot, but new music would give her some relevancy. Marian [sic] used to have a veil of mystery, so I appreciate her being quiet and let the music do the talking. Every time she hypes something up, it ends up being a disappointment. (Tuesday 28 February 2023; 01:01)

TikTok video with Kim K. (102,263) by MusicfanJ from Germany I can't stand the Kardashians. Why are they so famous in the US? They are rich, one is a model and married with Mr. Kanye West. But for me they are boring celebrities'. Pure self-promoter. I don't need a TikTok video, new music is needed. But somehow I have a feeling that there won't come a new album soon. I hope I'm wrong. But as always I'm happy to listen to her music catalogue. But there must be more hidden music, I'm still waiting for another Rarities. (Saturday 25 February 2023; 13:46) this is a reply to message 102,262

TikTok video with Kim K. (102,262) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm living for the video becauseI love both Mariah and Kim. I am wondering if they're cooking something up together. Kim's shapewear brand Skims always does a lot of collaborations like she had all the OG supermodels for her "Icons" collection, then she had Megan Fox, recently she had the 2 girls from the comedic hit "White Lotus" for valentine's collection so I wonder if she'll have a "Diva's" range or if this a project of Marian's. Like why would Mariah be at Kim's house. I would love to be a fly on the wall for that chat haha. Mariah had previously subtly shaded Kardashians but recently warmed up to them starting with the AIWFCIY celebrity edition, then following Kris Jenner and posting photos with Kris. The Kardashians have always from the start been Mariah stand. I have seen countless times them playing Marian's songs on all the sister's stories including Kendall and Kylie. Kendall even recently used "Fantasy" in one of her perfume ads along with paying homage to the "Honey" pool dive scene. So I would love to know what lead to this TikTok collab. Right after this, Kim and Kylie also did the "It's a wrap" challenge. (Saturday 25 February 2023; 01:17)

Super Bowl (102,215) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely. I don't need a circus dance number with fireworks. I need new music from Mariah. Jazz or just a new album. At least The Rarities 2. I'm even interested in her hidden Daydream era grunge album. (Monday 13 February 2023; 10:52) this is a reply to message 102,214

Super Bowl (102,214) by TJ from Norway Dance? She should stick to what she knows. (Monday 13 February 2023; 07:48)

Memoirs is underrated (102,139) by MusicfanJ from Germany I also think it's her "darkest" album moodwise. I wouldn't recommend this one for non-fans too. It's very special. (Thursday 26 January 2023; 19:32) this is a reply to message 102,136

Memoirs is underrated (102,136) by JC from USA I like The Dream and loved My Love but would never recommend this album to a non-lamb. Very depressing, sans Obsessed. She was obviously in a dark place. I did love seeing her promote it on the today show upon its release, though. The whole album's tone can be set by the Betcha Gon Know intro. You see, Caution is a "mood" album. Memoirs is a "moody" album. Big diff. (Thursday 26 January 2023; 11:13)

Butterfly tour footage - Sydney (102,138) by MusicfanJ from Germany I knew [The Roof] performance, but yeah it's really cool. Mariah's little dance moves were so cool and sexy during that tour. Her aura was stunning, she could have melt an iceberg. A diva and superstar but at the same time approachable. (Thursday 26 January 2023; 19:19) this is a reply to message 102,135

Butterfly tour footage - Sydney (102,135) by JC from USA Thank you for sharing. I love The Roof performance. I don't think I had seen this one before. (Thursday 26 January 2023; 11:06)

Butterfly tour footage - Sydney (102,129) by MusicfanJ from Germany Kalispéra Billy, thank you so much for sharing this. My fan heart is so pleased because of the Emotions and My All live version. It's so good. I love the Australia videos from the Butterfly Tour. 90ies Mariah was matchless. I love her speaking voice, the look, everything. (Wednesday 25 January 2023; 18:07) this is a reply to message 102,126

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)

Butterfly (102,086) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, should have been a number one. It was played a lot at MTV and even on the radio it was "received very well". I still have it on cassette from 97 "my rnb mixtape" self recorded from radio. The older I get the more I value Butterfly and its lyrics. It's really a masterpiece, epic song. (Monday 16 January 2023; 18:36) this is a reply to message 102,084

Butterfly (102,084) by BFF from United States "Butterfly" is one of the best ballads she ever wrote. I wish Sony had commercially released it. I think it could have gone to #1 easily on the strength of the ballad version as well as "Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)". (Monday 16 January 2023; 15:57)

Butterfly (102,071) by MusicfanJ from Germany This song is still so brilliant. By the first listen in 97 I loved this song. I think it's beside "Hero" Mariah's hymn. An emotional ballad, poetic lyrics and a beautiful, classy video. We all know that Mariah described her new free life with it and the tough relationship with Tommy. But for me the song can also be about friendship, changes, dreams and life in general. Today the people won't get a song like this again. In 97 the music and the artists from many genres were really awesome. Music will always be a mirror of the times. I miss those days. (Saturday 14 January 2023; 17:20)

Primary custody (102,063) by MusicfanJ from Germany That's true. But I'm sure if they didn't want to, they are not forced like other "poor" kids. If I had a famous mum I would have tried to be on stage, at least one time just for fun. (Thursday 12 January 2023; 17:49) this is a reply to message 102,058

Primary custody (102,058) by TJ from Norway But it's also not normal to bring the kids on stage. Just saying. (Thursday 12 January 2023; 16:07)

Primary custody (102,056) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, but it's understandable for Mariah to take this step. I don't know about the US law but here Mariah would easily get the primary custody. I mean with six different mothers, we call that antisocial here. Sorry, but it's the truth. And maybe Nick won't stop and there will be a another woman with a child from him. Definitely not a normal situation for children. So I hope Mariah is getting the custody. (Thursday 12 January 2023; 14:06) this is a reply to message 102,054

Primary custody (102,054) by Robert-Anthony from United States Things are about get really difficult for MC seeking primary custody. Nick is going to fight it all the way. (Thursday 12 January 2023; 11:44)

Camouflage (102,042) by MusicfanJ from Germany I always had a bad feeling about Nick. When the press started to show the pics of the "so in love" couple on the beach (just after E=MC2 release), I thought if Mariah is happy with that man, everything is fine. But that bad feeling stayed. He was not known here and still isn't very known in Germany. But anyway, what it turned out is a real nightmare. Eminem may be a clown, but Mr. Cannon is worse. I wish they would have never met. But at least Mariah has sweet kids. I hope Bryan (also young), is a true soul. He seems very kind with a good heart. (Monday 9 January 2023; 17:53) this is a reply to message 102,041

Camouflage (102,041) by "MariahHater" from Hell I totally agree. I listened to this when I was a teen, then listened to it know [sic] as an adult hits differently. There is truly more to Mariah than what we see. I'm not a psychiateist [sic] or what but maybe her current behaviour is her defense mechanism to protect whatever personal to her. Who the hell's husband tells the world that his wife gives the worst mouth jobs? (Monday 9 January 2023; 03:46)

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,040) by MusicfanJ from Germany I also forgot Gladys Knight, beside of Mariah my favourite female singer. And Tina Turner belongs there too. So it's obvious, I can't decide to make a list with a top ten. Just my favourites. (Sunday 8 January 2023; 16:26) this is a reply to message 102,032

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,032) by MusicfanJ from Germany I forgot Barbra Streisand. She's great too. (Wednesday 4 January 2023; 21:32)

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,032) by MusicfanJ from Germany I forgot Barbra Streisand. She's great too. (Wednesday 4 January 2023; 21:32) this is a reply to message 102,029

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,029) by MusicfanJ from Germany Good list, mine would be: Female singers: 1. Aretha Franklin 2. Mariah Carey 3. Whitney Houston 4. Ella Fitzgerald 5. Etta James 6. Donna Summer 7. Billie Holiday 8. Celine Dion 9. Brenda Lee 10. Janis Joplin (I know her music may not be for everyone's ears, but she really could sing the blues) 10 Male singers: 1. Stevie Wonder 2. Otis Redding 3. Marvin Gaye 4. Michael Jackson 5. Prince 6. Bill Withers 7. Sam Cooke 8. Teddy Pendergrass 9. George Michael 10. Lionel Richie (Wednesday 4 January 2023; 17:04)

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,029) by MusicfanJ from Germany Good list, mine would be: Female singers: 1. Aretha Franklin 2. Mariah Carey 3. Whitney Houston 4. Ella Fitzgerald 5. Etta James 6. Donna Summer 7. Billie Holiday 8. Celine Dion 9. Brenda Lee 10. Janis Joplin (I know her music may not be for everyone's ears, but she really could sing the blues) 10 Male singers: 1. Stevie Wonder 2. Otis Redding 3. Marvin Gaye 4. Michael Jackson 5. Prince 6. Bill Withers 7. Sam Cooke 8. Teddy Pendergrass 9. George Michael 10. Lionel Richie (Wednesday 4 January 2023; 17:04) this is a reply to message 102,025

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,025) by BFF from United States These are the singers that come to mind for me. 10 Female singers: 1. Aretha Franklin 2. Linda Ronstadt 3. Donna Summer 4. Whitney Houston 5. Mariah Carey 6. Celine Dion 7. Wynonna Judd 8. Etta James 9. Bonnie Raitt 10. Carrie Underwood 10 Male singers: 1. Marvin Gaye 2. Seal 3. Bruce Springsteen 4. Luther Vandross 5. Prince 6. Bill Withers 7. Stevie Wonder 8. Otis Redding 9. Steve Winwood 10. Teddy Pendergrass (Wednesday 4 January 2023; 15:34)

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