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Fans (80,147) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Of course as fans we have become tired of the same some songs being performed but this New Years Rockin Eve is not about the fans it's for casual listeners and the general public who can give a damn about Mariah. Also as I mentioned before Hero was chosen because of its universal message and with all the terrorism domestically and internationally. Also on a personal note with all the missteps and the madness that was Mariah's world in 2017 I am sure she had to refer to hero herself for a source of encouragement and uplifting. So I am sure tomorrow's performance will have a special place in MC's heart. (Sunday 31 December 2017; 00:29)

Re: Triumphant (80,145) (80,146) by Billy from England, UK I agree I am fed up of the same old songs lol. She has 100s to choose from and I do love Triumphant too. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 22:45)

Triumphant (80,145) by enwar00 from usa She can perform the Triumphant pulse remix. Or at least the intro and verse and chorus. That's upbeat and festive for NYE right, and still keeps with the uplifting Hero theme. It can happen right? Lol. I do love that remix. One of my favorite remixes. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 20:40)

Re: Hero (80,139) (80,144) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Like it or not Hero is a song that is pretty universal when you mention Mariah's name. This NYE performance is not about people who are fans it's about the general public who are not fans. And shifting public perception after the last NYE can see why it was chosen even if it would be one of the last tracks I would choose. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 19:23)

Re: There's Got To Be a Way / Hero (80,142) (80,143) by Gilles from Malta Even if it is just a sweet fantasy that I do share with you it is true that "There's got to be a way" can only be sung by a Hero hitmaker. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 18:55)

There's Got To Be a Way / Hero (80,142) by T from USA This would be the greatest two song combination for this particular new years. It would remind everyone of the Mariah they fell in love with. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 16:07)

Re: Setlist (80,136) (80,141) by Licia from USA That's going to be me. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 13:22)

Emancipation: Part III (80,140) by Weston from United States I think that Mimi should market her next album as her 3rd part of her Emancipation. I mean, it would be a new chapter for her career. And it would remind people of the light that shined on her in the 2005 and 2008 years of #1 success. Led by a catchy, uptempo lead single as a firestarter (ILT nostalgia), it just might work in her favor. Especially with all the great press that she has been receiving lately. NYE: Part II, we're all waiting for you. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 11:52)

Hero (80,139) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) When you think of New Years Rockin Eve you think of fun and upbeat but when I think about the task at hand Hero is the perfect candidate here a song with universal appeal with the message of overcoming with everything that MC has experienced this year and with everything going on in our country and world as far as racism, terrorism and other social issues affecting the world as a whole. Hero serves as the perfect message needed right now. Also this performance is more for the masses rather than the fans. I will not complain about the situation I am just appreciative that MC has been granted this opportunity again. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 05:41)

Re: Hero? (80,134) (80,138) by Mara from United States Hero is not my choice. Just not a NYE feel good type song. ILT, Heartbreaker with the Guess Who's Back and Jay coming out is a sure party starter. Fantasy is an automatic feel good song. I actually like the idea of her showcasing vocals with My All and then going into ILT and her iconic pose. Anything but Hero. At this point I think even the non lambs or "general public" are sick of that one. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 05:35)

Hero? (80,137) by Special K from USA Well, maybe Mariah is singing Hero as a tribute to all of the lives that were lost this year during these horrific massacres (Manchester, Las Vegas) and hurricanes. 2017 was a shitty year when it came natural disasters and random acts of terrorism. I agree with Licia and Jade, I'm really not trying to hear no Hero because I know I will be straight faded on the bubbly and patron, lol. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 04:18)

Re: Setlist (80,122) (80,136) by Lila from United States Now, all I can envision are emotional drunks sliding down walls to sit on the floor, while blubbering and drunk dialing friends to thank them for XYZ deed(s). The friends don't know what the hell is going on, of course. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 03:05)

Re: Hero? (80,134) (80,135) by SM from Citizen of the World It's possible she could do parts of songs and it ends with Hero, I mean if Ryan was like "She's performing 'It's like that'" nobody will really have a clue unless they are lambs. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 02:20)

Re: Hero? (80,128) (80,134) by Tyler from USA This isn't a performance for lambs but the general public. As much as I'm over Hero, I'm glad that she's playing it safe. It's also 9 degrees in NYC. I want her to stand behind a heater, prove she can hit a note or two, and then call a day. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 01:25)

Re: Setlist (80,126) (80,133) by Andrew from UK I agree with you. And you and you and you and you, and you and you and you and you (y' y' you you you). I would possibly rather watch her badly lipsync to the original track a thousand times over whilst [censored] with sandpaper than hear that live version of Hero one more time. She really needs to get a grip. If she reminded people of her back catalogue they might actually, um, I dunno, buy it? But hey, as long as everyone gets to hear that she "wrote this song"; that'll make people like her again, right? How utterly dull. And that's the troo-ooth. I ain't gon lie bout dat. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 01:16)

Family Feud (80,132) by RibbonB from USA Wow, so Jay and Beyonce wanna end the year like that? Amazing visuals, story, actors and the possibilities are endless. At least they make the business of marriage/divorce extremely artistic. Sadly we're still concerned about which old song M. will sing on her redemption moment on NYE. I do hope her association with ROC nation will infuse her routine with something more for 2018. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 01:09)

Re: How NYE performance will go (80,129) (80,131) by Bill from the UK Hahah Randy stop. It’s funny because it’s true and exactly how it will play out haha. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 00:56)

Re: How NYE performance will go (80,129) (80,130) by Anonymous from Haha Randy, brilliant. You're right, embrace. Really and truly I'm happy where she's at. Bring on Hero and whatever the other track is. (Saturday 30 December 2017; 00:51)

How NYE performance will go (80,129) by Randy from USA "I am so excited to be back this year to celebrate this amazing tradition. Although things weren't festive last year (rolls eyes up and smirks) I am always excited about new beginnings. Now I'm going to sing a song, I don't know if you know it but it's called Hero." Piano intro. Puts her head down. Rolls her head back and smirks. "If you know it sing along." "There's a hero." (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:53)

Hero? (80,128) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'm on the "Hero" train (as in, why? other then it being one of her best know tracks, it's not a party, celebrate vibe). If she's only doing two songs, she should make them, "It's Like That" and "Auld Lang Syne". Or, even better "Auld Lang Syne" and her surprise brand new single that's going to shatter the charts of 2018. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:28)

Re: Setlist (80,117) (80,127) by enwar00 from usa I understand what you're saying, but who cares? The question was what songs would we want to hear her sing. I don't really think Mariah is checking this board to figure out her setlist. So I still vote for Meteorite. I like the Thirsty idea as well. Heartbreaker isn't my favorite at all but would work well. There is no rule that says artists have to sing specific songs on tv. Another reason she sings the same songs is because she doesn't take chances. Barely even does at her concerts. Some artists do. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:28)

Re: Setlist (80,122) (80,126) by Bill from the UK I deflated a bit when I heard Hero was going to be performed. It'll be sung in the strained 2008 arrangement with the usual lipped "you'll find the waaaaay, hey then a hero comes along" finale. Meh. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:19)

Re: Anything but Hero (80,123) (80,125) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I had a feeling that this would always end up on the setlist somehow. I know she would like to have a moment with the fans about overcoming adversity and all that especially after last year's flub, but still, really? Now anyone who has watched her post-2010 perfomances of this song definitely know what to expect. The usual runs, the notes she would dodge, the ad-libs, the "you and you and you" ending, etc. It's all so predictable now. And although Hero is a classic, it's just sad how her choice to stick to a limited selection of songs from her vast repertoire over and over again only serves to highlight her hesitance to step out of her comfort zone and possibly her laziness to at least create new arrangements for those big hits she has already sung to the ground. The only way Hero could make sense on New Year's Eve is if it's in the form of an energetic house remix ala the My All one. I hope the other songs are not (caps) Emotions, We Belong Together, and Vision of Love. Now Mariah, this initial news may be a bit disappointing, but please still go ahead and redeem yourself regardless of song choice. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:07)

Re: Setlist (80,122) (80,124) by Anonymous from I agree Licia lol, at least she's performing two. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:01)

Anything but Hero (80,123) by CMC from NY,NY Mariah needs to bring it not only with the energy level and looks but with the setlist. Now they're saying Hero? Come on now. Cheeses schmaltz and she even says that herself. Why on earth would her team not encourage a more up beat energetic medley of party songs to blast onto 2018 and forget last years mess. I'm hoping this isn't a missed opportunity, but this Hero news is crazy disappointing. (Friday 29 December 2017; 22:24)

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