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Name: Bill
Country: the UK
I love Mariah more than you do.

London Daydream Tour Attendee.
Rockin' Around (Spotify position) (104,393) by Bill from the UK
(Monday 4 December 2023; 15:58)
Lambtrum. That one's a keeper.
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This is a reply to message 104,392 by Edward from USA
(Monday 4 December 2023; 15:55)
New music? (104,213) by Bill from the UK
(Saturday 25 November 2023; 01:56)
That's the remix of Workin' Hard from MB30.
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This is a reply to message 104,209 by Xavier mariohmix from Spain
(Friday 24 November 2023; 23:14)
Never sung in her life (104,163) by Bill from the UK
(Wednesday 22 November 2023; 08:12)
She's a singer Matty, so she should sing. It's not hard.
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This is a reply to message 104,158 by Matty from Vancouver Canada
(Tuesday 21 November 2023; 21:54)
Reality check (104,147) by Bill from the UK
(Tuesday 21 November 2023; 08:39)
I hate to be the one to spoil the party, but the Billboard performance wasn't 100% live, or even 50% live. Or even 25%. She was lipping to the Extra Festive version and had pre-recorded parts kick in at the beginning and the end. It's the same as every other "live performance" she's done in the last 10 years. Bah humbug.
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Bryan Tanaka (104,104) by Bill from the UK
(Saturday 18 November 2023; 09:08)
Wasn't Daniel Moore brought in after Big Jim Wright passed away?
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This is a reply to message 104,101 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 17 November 2023; 23:13)
Bryan Tanaka (104,098) by Bill from the UK
(Friday 17 November 2023; 22:17)
There's a rumour that Bryan Tanaka was arrested a few months ago in Brazil for his involvement in a scam several years ago (pre-Mariah). Not sure if it's true or completely made up, but that would explain his absence recently and subsequent removal from her Instagram. Or, they may have simply broken up. It happens.

As for the Christmas concerts, I'm not even going to waste my time watching the videos. It's the same thing we see every year. Like you all, I fear for Mariah's wellbeing and whatever she is battling. But continuing the charade is not helping anyone. The truth will come out one day I suppose.
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Mariah confirms she's done 10 songs for new album (104,036) by Bill from the UK
(Monday 13 November 2023; 16:54)
Surely by now the old girl could just finance the damn album herself. All this talk of her shopping around for a record deal is humiliating. She has the resources and star power to go it alone. All she ever does is complain about how such and such a single wasn't pushed, wrong song choices, was told to take songs off she liked, record company politics and blah blah blah. Put your money where your mouth is and go it alone. Tina Arena did so with her latest album because she was tired of the industry and being overlooked, despite being very talented. It did exceptionally well in Australia and was an excellent album too.
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This is a reply to message 104,035 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 13 November 2023; 16:45)
Saint Harison (104,023) by Bill from the UK
(Sunday 12 November 2023; 12:41)
Eh. Give me Love Takes Time any day of the week.

Speaking of Love Takes Time, I noticed today that on the Qobuz streaming app (I'm one of 5 people in the world who use it, rather than Spotify as the sound quality is so much better), the version of Love Takes Time on the debut album has been replaced with the single version that was released on the single variants (CD, cassette and vinyl single releases).

Most people don't notice it, but on the single version, the high note during the "feel that you do inside" line at the end of the bridge is pushed way, way back into the mix so you can barely hear it. The album version however has it much more prominently placed. The Greatest Hits and #1s albums retain the original version. I wonder why this got switched? Is this the same for Spotify and the others, I wonder.
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This is a reply to message 104,020 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 11 November 2023; 21:33)
Saint Harison (104,015) by Bill from the UK
(Saturday 11 November 2023; 01:24)
Sorry, I couldn't make it beyond 30 seconds. I prefer male singers that have stronger, lower voices. Male falsetto just doesn't sound good to my ears.
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This is a reply to message 104,013 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 11 November 2023; 00:11)
First Cheech, then Chong, now the Chin (103,960) by Bill from the UK
(Saturday 4 November 2023; 10:43)
Don't ever take a break, you're the glue that holds this place together.
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This is a reply to message 103,958 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 4 November 2023; 02:19)
Jimmy Kimmel (103,944) by Bill from the UK
(Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:46)
"Why You Mad at Christmas", knowing my luck.
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This is a reply to message 103,943 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 2 November 2023; 19:10)
7 songs one billion streams (103,915) by Bill from the UK
(Sunday 29 October 2023; 22:29)
I hear you. The Late Night Valentine's Mix of We Belong Together was great, so something along those lines I could get on board with.
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This is a reply to message 103,914 by jaker20 from US
(Sunday 29 October 2023; 21:15)
7 songs one billion streams (103,906) by Bill from the UK
(Sunday 29 October 2023; 07:07)
I think the absolute last thing Mariah should be doing is re-recording perfect 90s songs with 2023 vocals. I'm still in recovery from hearing that dreadful re-recording of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) from the Christmas special.
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This is a reply to message 103,904 by jaker20 from US
(Sunday 29 October 2023; 02:18)
Merry Christmas to you too (103,885) by Bill from the UK
(Thursday 26 October 2023; 12:32)
Happy Birthday Bobby. Hope you have a great day.
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This is a reply to message 103,884 by Shezz from Pk
(Thursday 26 October 2023; 04:02)
Merry Christmas II You 2010 reimagined (103,847) by Bill from the UK
(Saturday 21 October 2023; 23:02)
But the Bieber version isn't even on Merry Christmas II You?
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This is a reply to message 103,845 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 21 October 2023; 22:46)
Mariah duets album 2024 (103,836) by Bill from the UK
(Saturday 21 October 2023; 11:55)
Interesting. My duets album would be a compilation of existing ones.

1. We're Not Making Love Anymore - Michael Bolton
2. I'll Be There - Trey Lorenz
3. Endless Love - Luther Vandross
4. One Sweet Day - Boyz II Men
5. Everytime I Close My Eyes - Babyface (MC's vocals to be brought way up into the foreground of the mix)
6. The Beautiful Ones - Dru Hill
7. Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
8. When You Believe - Whitney Houston
9. Whenever You Call - Brian McKnight
10. Hopelessly Devoted to You - Olivia Newton John
11. Against All Odds - Westlife
12. With You I'm Born Again - John Legend
13. Hero - Pavarotti
14. Yours - Justin Timberlake
15. Got to Be Real - Patti LaBelle
16. Supremes Medley - Diana Ross
17. It's a Wrap - Mary J. Blige
18. Glitter-era duet - Prince

I'd keep off Christmas songs and rap features personally. The hype sticker alone would see this fly off the shelves as she's sung with some brilliant singers in her time. Recent duets aren't good so I'd keep those off too. Plus this has some exclusives like Michael Bolton, JT, and John Legend.
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This is a reply to message 103,833 by jaker20 from US
(Saturday 21 October 2023; 07:29)
Gonna break the seal (103,835) by Bill from the UK
(Saturday 21 October 2023; 11:46)
Mariah Carey's one is pretty good.
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This is a reply to message 103,834 by Todd from Sydney, Australia
(Saturday 21 October 2023; 08:34)
Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,810) by Bill from the UK
(Thursday 19 October 2023; 14:25)
Miss You Most wasn't an official single. It was issued for radio play only to promote the album. AIWFCIY went to pop stations, Miss You Most to AC stations, Joy to the World (and its remixes) to the club stations, and Jesus Born On This Day to the Christian stations. None were released as actual physical singles in the US at the time. JTTW was then given a single release in Australia the following year, and O Holy Night a US promotional release the year after that. AIWFCIY however was released across the rest of the world as a single in 1994, and, well, we all know how that panned out don't we.
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This is a reply to message 103,808 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 19 October 2023; 12:15)
Einstein is a No No (103,784) by Bill from the UK
(Tuesday 17 October 2023; 18:40)
Especially as Einstein is more keystrokes that E=MC2.
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This is a reply to message 103,783 by Edward from USA
(Tuesday 17 October 2023; 18:28)
The Art of Letting Go (103,758) by Bill from the UK
(Sunday 15 October 2023; 10:01)
I'm sure I'm not alone in having an impending sense of dread, rather than excitement, about the upcoming Christmas concerts. At this point we know the drill. 95% lipped performances with the occasional "eh" barked out, peppered with a couple of verses being "spoken melodically" for good measure. The focus will be on the hair, make up, breasts, and shimmering gown or, heaven forbid, a return to those hideous leotards.

YouTube will be littered with comments from the delusionals saying it's live, she has a cold, she has nothing to prove, she's preserving her voice etc. That last one always gets me lol. What on earth is she preserving her voice for, if not when performing live in concert? I mean, she's been preserving her voice since 1997. It's preserved for heaven's sake.

My advice as Mariah's manager? Cancel the concerts, retire gracefully, and focus on re-releasing back catalogue specials. Start with The Rarities II You (I Lose Control, We're Not Making Love Anymore, There for Me, and Randy's Theme all should have been represented on the original), find and release your infamous demo tape so we can experience what Tommy did in the limo that fateful night, HD the crap out of the Music Box, Daydream (especially London, which I attended), Butterfly, Rainbow and Charmbracelet Tour footage, and please, seek permission from the estate of Prince to release your Glitter-era duet.

Stagger that out over the next few years with "30" releases of the studio albums as their anniversaries hit and everyone will forget about the dreadful performances of the last 10-15 years which are now greatly outweighing the good.
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Qatar wedding performance (103,692) by Bill from the UK
(Monday 9 October 2023; 16:18)
Exactly. It's like Leonardo DiCaprio standing ramrod straight on a film set, mouthing phrases he uttered in films of the past. He's an actor, so he acts. Mariah's a singer, so she should sing. If she can't, come clean and sing in a comfortable range, or retire, and live off your legacy.
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This is a reply to message 103,690 by Luke from Slovakia
(Monday 9 October 2023; 14:44)
Well, I guess I'll shut up then (103,650) by Bill from the UK
(Tuesday 3 October 2023; 20:01)
"What other female artist has a Christmas classic that will be her biggest income booster for years to come?"

Brenda Lee with Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree. I don't know any other song of hers. Never have, never will. I'm sure she's made loads of albums and recorded hundreds of songs, but this is her legacy. It's an absolutely sensational song though, so well done to her.
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This is a reply to message 103,642 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 3 October 2023; 09:22)
Is it time to get rid of physical media? (103,626) by Bill from the UK
(Sunday 1 October 2023; 19:21)
One day some major outage, malicious or accidental, will happen. When you send me a letter asking for my copy of the Right to Dream promo CD, I'll post it to you.
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This is a reply to message 103,625 by Randy from USA
(Sunday 1 October 2023; 15:45)
Drake gets his 12th number one (103,588) by Bill from the UK
(Wednesday 27 September 2023; 12:48)
Records are meant to be broken, just like Mariah did. She'll still have the title for Female Solo Artist With the Most Number Ones Where the First Number One Was Called "Vision of Love".
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This is a reply to message 103,587 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 27 September 2023; 10:45)
I Don't Wanna Cry (103,567) by Bill from the UK
(Sunday 24 September 2023; 23:53)
I will leave this earth a happy man if I hear I Lose Control and anything else from the debut era that's not been released.

As for IDWC, the live version on the Daydream tour is always how I imagined she wanted to approach the song. The album version is nice, but the 1996 live version is show stopping.
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This is a reply to message 103,565 by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Sunday 24 September 2023; 13:35)
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