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NII (112,758) by Bill from the UK Aren't you a teacher Bobby A? You could start something huge haha. (Wednesday 24 December 2025; 12:38) this is a reply to message 112,757

NII (112,757) by Bobby A from United States Nothing Is Impossible just needs one middle or high school choir director to have students perform it during a February school program for NII to go viral on social media. All other aspiring singers will follow suit with their own TikTok videos. Anyway, I trust that MC is going to give a grand performance at the opening Winter Olympics ceremonies. (Wednesday 24 December 2025; 05:43)

NII (112,757) by Bobby A from United States Nothing Is Impossible just needs one middle or high school choir director to have students perform it during a February school program for NII to go viral on social media. All other aspiring singers will follow suit with their own TikTok videos. Anyway, I trust that MC is going to give a grand performance at the opening Winter Olympics ceremonies. (Wednesday 24 December 2025; 05:43) this is a reply to message 112,750

NII (112,750) by Randy from USA I'd rather see this promoted, T. For those who didn't listen to me the first three hundred times I told this story, I had a visceral, emotional response to the song and the way she chose to sing it low. It's wonderful for the Olympics and I hope the public tik tok's it, it goes viral and becomes a number one. I have a Right To Dream. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 17:08)

Bruno Mars (112,756) by Edward from USA That's funny, put it in the Burn Book. (Wednesday 24 December 2025; 03:14) this is a reply to message 112,752

Bruno Mars (112,752) by Bill from the UK I wish Mariah would just do a blasted duet with Bruno so it can flop and then we move on and suggest someone else lol. Given the vibe of HFIA, she'd better suit a pairing with Maxwell and do something like his Urban Hang Suite album. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 18:29)

"Feelin' like Babs" for more reason than one (112,755) by Geronimo from USA Let's hope together that Barbara [sic] Streisand recent common sense observation while receiving a lifetime achievement award will inspire the queen of Christmas now that she is no longer distracted by having to actually sing most of her Christmas songs most of the time. Streisand told her audience that "We sit here amid diamonds, artistic memories, while the world outside is breaking apart. If your voice can move millions without using it to help those without a voice, then you are creating noise." Better late than never to get a clue. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 22:14)

IYF vs NII (112,754) by Lara from Middle East Although [in your feelings] might be more mainstream, I think NII would be cheaper to have as video other than glamour shots. She can use backstage moments of her triumphant video shoot fall or the NYE fiasco followed by her netter performances. She can use stories from the Olympians overcoming adversity since she's performing for the winter Olympics. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 22:08) this is a reply to message 112,749

IYF vs NII (112,749) by T from USA Which one would everyone like to see properly promoted, performance, music video? If there is only budget for one? By the way, there was never a Bruno Mars duet in the works and definitely not now that her and Anderson are not together. And with the prospect of NII being promoted next, there may not be any more plans for IYF. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 15:55)

IYF vs NII (112,753) by Zachariah from Croatia NII for sure. It would be perfect for the Olympics. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 19:11) this is a reply to message 112,749

IYF vs NII (112,749) by T from USA Which one would everyone like to see properly promoted, performance, music video? If there is only budget for one? By the way, there was never a Bruno Mars duet in the works and definitely not now that her and Anderson are not together. And with the prospect of NII being promoted next, there may not be any more plans for IYF. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 15:55)

Bruno Mars (112,752) by Bill from the UK I wish Mariah would just do a blasted duet with Bruno so it can flop and then we move on and suggest someone else lol. Given the vibe of HFIA, she'd better suit a pairing with Maxwell and do something like his Urban Hang Suite album. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 18:29)

So which is it? (112,751) by Edward from USA It's not that charts don't matter, it's about having realistic expectations, which is a completely different conversation. Expecting Mariah to score a major hit when the general public can't really relate to her as an artist anymore is, to me, the definition of insanity. That's why I told people before "Here For It All" was released to forget about the charts and just focus on the music, because I knew the music would be great. As a realistic fan I didn't close my eyes not to see writing already hanging pretty on the wall. I knew she was never going to compete with Taylor in any universe as some here suggested, and I also knew that taking seven years to release new music in an era where you can be relevant today and forgotten tomorrow was a huge mistake. As for "All I Want for Christmas Is You", people love the song because of what it represents, but that love hasn't translated into renewed interest in the person singing it. Mariah, at this point, is largely unrelatable to the general public. You could say "AIWFCIY" has a life of its own, its impact goes beyond Mariah, labels, or promotion. It's simply part of the holidays now. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 17:17) this is a reply to message 112,741

So which is it? (112,741) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States For 10 months out of the year, the lambs constantly say that the charts don't matter as Mariah has nothing left to choose. So, why is it during November and December, all the lamb posts are chart updates? (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 03:14)

NII (112,750) by Randy from USA I'd rather see this promoted, T. For those who didn't listen to me the first three hundred times I told this story, I had a visceral, emotional response to the song and the way she chose to sing it low. It's wonderful for the Olympics and I hope the public tik tok's it, it goes viral and becomes a number one. I have a Right To Dream. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 17:08)

IYF vs NII (112,749) by T from USA Which one would everyone like to see properly promoted, performance, music video? If there is only budget for one? By the way, there was never a Bruno Mars duet in the works and definitely not now that her and Anderson are not together. And with the prospect of NII being promoted next, there may not be any more plans for IYF. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 15:55)

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,748) by BFF from United States Yes, I meant the United States, which is Mariah's main market and the focus of the Billboard charts. I understand that the world is bigger than the US. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 15:00) this is a reply to message 112,747

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,747) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "Butterfly", "The Roof", and "Breakdown" were commercial releases, but not in the USA. Maybe that's why there are remixes. Some people forget that the world is bigger that just the USA. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 14:17)

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,747) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "Butterfly", "The Roof", and "Breakdown" were commercial releases, but not in the USA. Maybe that's why there are remixes. Some people forget that the world is bigger that just the USA. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 14:17) this is a reply to message 112,746

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,746) by BFF from United States I think "Butterfly" had a chance to be more successful if it had been commercially released. With airplay only, it managed to reach #15 on the Hot 100 Airplay Chart, #11 on Adult Contemporary, and #35 on Adult Pop Airplay. "Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)" also had a lot of gross-genre appeal. I think "Butterfly" didn't get a commercial release because of the subject matter (her separation/divorce from Tommy). The "Butterfly" album was really a missed opportunity in terms of singles. Almost an entire year elapsed between the commercial release of "Honey" and the commercial release of "My All". The approach made absolutely zero sense considering how popular Mariah was at that point in her career. It was also strange that Sony chose to put out two editions of "My All" on CD Single - one with the So So Def Mixes and Dance Remixes of "My All" and the other with remixes of "Breakdown", "The Roof", and "Fly Away". "Butterfly", "The Roof", and "Breakdown" were all clearly planned for commercial release but then vetoed/pulled for some reason. Otherwise, she would not have produced remixes and music videos. "Butterfly", "The Roof", and "Breakdown" all should have received full commercial releases. They're among her best work and would have helped the "Butterfly" album perform better than it did. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 14:05)

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,746) by BFF from United States I think "Butterfly" had a chance to be more successful if it had been commercially released. With airplay only, it managed to reach #15 on the Hot 100 Airplay Chart, #11 on Adult Contemporary, and #35 on Adult Pop Airplay. "Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)" also had a lot of gross-genre appeal. I think "Butterfly" didn't get a commercial release because of the subject matter (her separation/divorce from Tommy). The "Butterfly" album was really a missed opportunity in terms of singles. Almost an entire year elapsed between the commercial release of "Honey" and the commercial release of "My All". The approach made absolutely zero sense considering how popular Mariah was at that point in her career. It was also strange that Sony chose to put out two editions of "My All" on CD Single - one with the So So Def Mixes and Dance Remixes of "My All" and the other with remixes of "Breakdown", "The Roof", and "Fly Away". "Butterfly", "The Roof", and "Breakdown" were all clearly planned for commercial release but then vetoed/pulled for some reason. Otherwise, she would not have produced remixes and music videos. "Butterfly", "The Roof", and "Breakdown" all should have received full commercial releases. They're among her best work and would have helped the "Butterfly" album perform better than it did. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 14:05) this is a reply to message 112,732

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,732) by Lainsky from Philippines If "Butterfly" had been commercially released back then, do you think it would have been a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100? Although I have loved "Lead The Way" more than this song lately, it has been my top favorite ballad by Mariah. I didn't know they changed the rule at that time, and I was expecting that after "Honey", she would score another No. 1 with "Butterfly". And then, I was also expecting "Breakdown" only to find out they were released for airplay only. I remember I was so sad and only recovered when "My All" hit the top spot. Just reminiscing, and a thought triggered by this post. (Monday 22 December 2025; 04:12)

So which is it? (112,745) by Dove from United States I mean, if we get them, of course we'll celebrate and acknowledge our wins. But if we don't, it doesn't mean MC is suddenly worthless to us. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 12:04) this is a reply to message 112,741

So which is it? (112,741) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States For 10 months out of the year, the lambs constantly say that the charts don't matter as Mariah has nothing left to choose. So, why is it during November and December, all the lamb posts are chart updates? (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 03:14)

So which is it? (112,744) by Bobby A from United States Alexis dahling this particular lamb has been shadowing Blake during some strategic Denver Carrington board meetings. Lol. We all are just elated how MC keeps breaking all these records in her late 50s. What other legacy female artist is doing that? He has always been our chart information lamb. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 11:51) this is a reply to message 112,741

So which is it? (112,741) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States For 10 months out of the year, the lambs constantly say that the charts don't matter as Mariah has nothing left to choose. So, why is it during November and December, all the lamb posts are chart updates? (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 03:14)

Next single (112,743) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States I love NII more that HFITA, but as a single? It does work as a winter single, but I hope the video is actually good. No more glamour shots. Actually she doesn't even have to be in the video. Ps. So is [In your feelings] just thrown away? (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 03:18)

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,742) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States I wonder why the single flopped. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 03:15) this is a reply to message 112,734

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,734) by Bill from the UK The Butterfly single had a lacklustre reception in the territories where it was released, so I don't think it would have reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It's a beautiful song, but it's better as the album's theme. Breakdown on the other hand was absolutely robbed of its chance. I'm not sure it would have topped the charts but it certainly should have been given the chance to shoot its shot, and expose more people to it. Songs like Breakdown and The Roof were the backbone of that album. (Monday 22 December 2025; 21:22)

So which is it? (112,741) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States For 10 months out of the year, the lambs constantly say that the charts don't matter as Mariah has nothing left to choose. So, why is it during November and December, all the lamb posts are chart updates? (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 03:14)

In your feelings/Nothing is impossible (112,740) by Giovanni from USA Both good songs that remind me so much of MOAIA but if I had to pick the one that would likely be a hit it's definitely "In your feelings". [Here For it All] is a very good album that deserved better so I'm really hoping the next will be more successful. I feel a Bruno Mars duet would help a lot. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 02:23)

Play This Song (Live on Jimmy Fallon) (112,739) by Giovanni from USA I also loved the ensembles Mariah and Paak wore. They looked like a fairytale couple who would live happily ever after. I saw the pic of Anderson giving Mariah a kiss on the cheek lol. They really did look like they just got married. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 02:15) this is a reply to message 112,730

Play This Song (Live on Jimmy Fallon) (112,730) by Billy from Greece I come back to this performance daily. Her diction and precision here are immaculate. I love everything about it, the presentation, the stoicism, the vintage vibe. It couldn't be more spot on. (Sunday 21 December 2025; 21:49)

The queen stays the queen (112,738) by Bobby A from United States This is great news for MC. Nothing is impossible at all. I feel more chart success is about to happen with Nothing Is Impossible. Gamma is about to pour some money into this single release. (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 01:52) this is a reply to message 112,737

The queen stays the queen (112,737) by Edward from USA Billboard Hot 100 (December 27, 2025) #1 AIWFCIY - (21 weeks total at #1) #2 Jingle Bell Rock #3 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree #4 Last Christmas #5 Santa Tell Me AIWFCIY is now the longest-charting Hot 100 hit by a woman in a lead role (78 weeks). Mariah also becomes the artist with the most cumulative weeks at #1 in Hot 100 history, 100 weeks total, with the closest competitor still 40 weeks behind. Decades later and still making history. The queen stays the queen? (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 00:40)

The queen stays the queen (112,737) by Edward from USA Billboard Hot 100 (December 27, 2025) #1 AIWFCIY - (21 weeks total at #1) #2 Jingle Bell Rock #3 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree #4 Last Christmas #5 Santa Tell Me AIWFCIY is now the longest-charting Hot 100 hit by a woman in a lead role (78 weeks). Mariah also becomes the artist with the most cumulative weeks at #1 in Hot 100 history, 100 weeks total, with the closest competitor still 40 weeks behind. Decades later and still making history. The queen stays the queen? (Tuesday 23 December 2025; 00:40)

Jingle bells rock (112,736) by Lara from Middle East I wonder how it never occurred to Mariah Carey to recreate this scene from her favorite movie Mean gGrls like Delta just did here. It would've been nice of her specially she's not into choreography and that scene needed a clumsy dancer, and the outfit is kinda similar to her super festive AIWFC version, but at least here more appropriate? (Monday 22 December 2025; 22:46)

Correction (112,735) by jaker20 from US I don't see that happening, because that would be genre discrimination and would make the chart very corrupt. Christmas music is merely a genre, that would be like excluding rap or dance or disco or any other genre during those times when they were popular. And right now, holidays is the most impactful chart season. The points are the highest of the year during this season, and listening to music is more autonomous. This is why AIWFCIY's achievements is simply mind-blowing. It's the most organic and it's the most consumer, populist driven era, where all walks of life are represented on the charts. (Monday 22 December 2025; 21:53) this is a reply to message 112,719

Correction (112,719) by Edward from USA I don't think they will, and if they did, it would be unfair. Holiday songs aren't taking up those spots by accident or because of some loophole, they're there on merit. They're the most popular songs in the country during that time, measured by the exact same rules as everything else: radio airplay, streaming, and sales. If a song is dominating all three metrics, it deserves its position, whether it's a brand new release or a 30-year-old Christmas classic. Changing the rules just because seasonal songs are too successful would basically mean punishing records for being massively in demand. That's not how a chart that's supposed to reflect popularity should work. (Thursday 18 December 2025; 01:32)

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,734) by Bill from the UK The Butterfly single had a lacklustre reception in the territories where it was released, so I don't think it would have reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It's a beautiful song, but it's better as the album's theme. Breakdown on the other hand was absolutely robbed of its chance. I'm not sure it would have topped the charts but it certainly should have been given the chance to shoot its shot, and expose more people to it. Songs like Breakdown and The Roof were the backbone of that album. (Monday 22 December 2025; 21:22) this is a reply to message 112,733

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,733) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Beginning October 1997 until January 1998, the number one song was Elton John's Candle In The Wind. The song was a tribute to Lady Diana's passing. That song was everywhere. So I had a feeling that maybe Sony didn't release Butterfly as a single because they knew Butterfly would only reach No 2 and imagine what the media headlines would be, and somehow this eventually would damage the reputation of the album. (Monday 22 December 2025; 11:11)

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