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Mariah cover songs (113,801) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands

Wouldn't that be embarrassing?
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 02:01)


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Mariah cover songs (113,800) by Zachariah from Croatia

She should do that but live. Like MTV live. Just her vocal, piano and guitar. It should be called "Stripped Covers". Or "Stripped and covered". Or something like that.
(Monday 11 May 2026; 19:00)


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Mariah cover songs (113,799) by TJ from Norway

But no Chain of Fools?
(Monday 11 May 2026; 18:06)


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Mariah cover songs (113,798) by TheButterflyReturns from United States

A covers compilation album is an excellent idea. Mariah has so many great and lesser known cover songs, and it would be great to have them all in one place.

1. Don't Play That Song (Live)
2. I'll Be There
3. Just Be Good To Me (live from Music Box Tour or Daydream Tour)
4. Without You
5. My Prayer
6. Endless Love
7. Open Arms
8. The Beautiful Ones
9. If You Only Knew (live)
10. Got to Be Real (live with Patti LaBelle)
11. I Still Believe
12. Sweetheart
13. Do You Know Where You're Going To?
14. Against All Odds
15. Out Here On My Own
16. Didn't Mean to Turn You On
17. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (No Rap Version)
18. Bringin' on the Heartbreak
19. You And I (Live)
20. With You I Am Born Again (live with John Legend)
21. Help Me Make It Through the Night (from "Tennessee")
22. I Want to Know What Love Is
23. One More Try
24. Lullaby of Birdland (live)
25. Don't Explain (live)
26. My Love

This could easily be a two-disc compilation, and I bet Mariah has some others buried in the vault.

(Monday 11 May 2026; 16:31)


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Mariah cover songs (113,797) by Stacey from USA

100% MC should release a covers compilation. I don't think people realize how many covers MC has done over her 30+ years in the music industry, good covers too. Dare I say some of her covers are better than the original. Here's looking at Without You.

(Monday 11 May 2026; 15:53)


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Mariah cover songs (113,796) by T from USA

I like the idea of Mariah releasing a compilation cover album, maybe with a few more new covers added.

1. We're Not Making Love Anymore (1990)
2. I'll Be There (1992)
3. Without You (1993)
4. Endless Love (1994)
5. Open Arms (1995)
6. Just Be Good To Me (1996)
7. The Beautiful Ones (1997)
8. I Still Believe (1998)
9. Sweetheart (1998)
10. Do You Know Where You're Going To (1998)
11. Against All Odds (1999)
12. Out Here On My Own (2000)
13. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (2001)
14. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (2001)
15. Bringing On The Heartbreak (2002)
16. You & I (2003)
17. With You I'm Born Again (2004)
18. I Want To Know What Love Is (2009)
19. One More Try (2014)
20. My Love (2025)
(Monday 11 May 2026; 14:06)


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Mariah cover songs (113,795) by Lainsky from Philippines

MC has the knack for covering a song and releasing it like her own. I didn't know that "Sweetheart", "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On", and "The Beautiful Ones" back then. Would you believe? Even "When You Believe" was classified as a cover song in a YouTube video that I saw. But I didn't consider it a remake since they recorded it for the movie's OST. I created a playlist of her remakes from all her albums, arranged by my favorites. Which Mariah remakes are in your top 12?

12. I Didn't Mean To Turn You On
11. Endless Love
10. Bringing On the Heartbreak
9. Against All Odds
8. Sweetheart
7. I'll Be There
6. Open Arms
5. Without You
4. Do You Know Where You're Going To?
3. I Want To Know What Love Is
2. Out Here On My Own
1. I Still Believe
(Monday 11 May 2026; 06:25)

Should MC release a part two album (113,794) by Giovanni from USA

I hope so because I'm over HFIA and I don't care for it anymore. I still love "In your feelings" and "Jesus I do" but meh I'm pretty much over the whole album and I know a lot of other people are too. I would have just preferred a gospel album or Caution part 2 haha. The important thing is Mariah is doing what she can to improve her voice. That's one of the main problems with HFIA, and it left many of us disappointed.
(Monday 11 May 2026; 02:29)


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Should MC release a part two album (113,793) by Bobby A from United States

I think MC's recent meetings with Sylvia Rhone and Jimmy Jam and Terry is a huge sign that she is looking for guidance to ensure MC17 returns her to the top of the charts.

(Sunday 10 May 2026; 23:00)


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Gamma (113,792) by Lambi from USA

I've only set up a couple of live session sets and haven't quite crack any of Mariah's circle because there's a clear divide between backstage and tech but I haven't forgotten about your request.
(Friday 8 May 2026; 09:32)


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Gamma (113,791) by Bobby A from United States

Bill, you are hilarious. I needed that laugh today. You and me go back like babies with pacifiers. Lol.

(Friday 8 May 2026; 03:03)


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I wish MC would (113,790) by Bobby A from United States

I wish MC would get back to hard hitting R&B songs like Ribbon, My One and Only, Get Your Number, Circles, It's Like That, and DFAU. I wouldn't mind another Tricky and The-Dream sole production album. I have been obsessed with Memoirs this week because of The-Dream's comments that MC was his most challenging experience in the studio. He clarified it was not meant to be shady, but in the context high-level meticulous studio work. The-Dream described MC perfectly in the studio doing what she does best. Here's to 2027 for MC17 to put MC back on top. I think she wants another 2005 TEOM era that shook the world.

(Friday 8 May 2026; 02:33)

Generation (113,789) by Lambi from USA

Not really an album for gen Z. It's more singles: Obsessed, It's A Wrap and WBT all collectively represent her to the youngin's ears because of their virality on TikTok.
(Thursday 7 May 2026; 22:59)


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Gamma (113,788) by Bill from the UK

I would have been hilarious if Lambi went to all that trouble to get that job as Galatic Head of NDAs at Gamma and then Mariah went and quit lol. I'm just yanking your chain sweetie pie.

(Thursday 7 May 2026; 21:35)

Leaving Gamma (113,787) by Belinda Vasquez from USA

Also, it makes no sense for her to leave Gamma since she has had the most chart success with them (aside from All I Want For Christmas Is You) since Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. A six week run at #1 on Billboard R&B with "In Your Feelings", a first time #1 on Billboard Gospel with "Jesus I Do". A Billboard Hot 100 chart placement with "Type Dangerous", in addition to very good chart placings with her other singles from the "Here For It All" album as well. Also, not sure if this was ever discussed, but the album has had the most charted songs than any of her other albums on combined Billboard charts. The charted singles include Type Dangerous, Sugar Sweet, Play This Song, In Your Feelings, Jesus I Do, Nothing Is Impossible and Here For It All.
(Thursday 7 May 2026; 19:07)


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Leaving Gamma (113,786) by Dave from USA

I knew eventually that Roger Freidman would chime in... and throw shade, about the possibility of her leaving. I don't see why she would leave Gamma (like he mentioned she isn't in the showbiz post) as I'm not really sure it matters where she goes at this point. If her voice is shot, like in that clip a couple weeks ago, it wouldn't matter as she's down two major categories now, being performance and vocal ability. I'm wishing that's not the case but I have been wishing for years now.

I'm hoping that she taps into her strong writing abilities at some point. Being listed as one of the best songwriters on this list is no small feat and she should be proud of it and benefit from it. I hope she delves into that more as a strength moving forward "if" her voice just isn't up to par anymore.
(Thursday 7 May 2026; 04:14)

Generation (113,785) by Tevin from USA

I think everyone loves Daydream, it's perfection.

(Thursday 7 May 2026; 02:04)


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Generation (113,784) by Stacey from USA

Gen X = Music Box
Millennials = Daydream
Gen Z = Merry Christmas

Music Box cemented Mariah's status as a global superstar, a force to be reckon with. Daydream was the peak of Mariah's popularity and dominance on the charts. For Gen Z, I am going to break the rules, but if I'm being honest, the album most Gen Z recognize is Merry Christmas. I've had Sugar Sweet playing in my head. Such a great song that got no love on radio. Why? MC sang it. Not because it's a bad song or Mariah's vocals are bad. It's because of Mariah. Had Ariana sang it or dare I say, Taylor Swift, the song would have blown up on the charts. I think if you asked more Gen Zers who wrote the Memoirs and/or Caution album, they'd look at you with a big "huh" look on their face, lol.
(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 21:00)


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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,783) by Stacey from USA

I view Brenda K. Starr much like I view Tommy. They both played a role in getting Mariah a record deal. Once MC had that deal, Tommy took over and the rest is history. Other than that, BKS is not someone I spend too much time thinking about. I thought it was a nice touch by MC to cover ISB as a tribute to Brenda. Other than that, Brenda is persona non grata. MC wrote all her songs. MC spend time in the studio nit picking every detail until she was satisfied. MC directed videos. Brenda needs to chill and stop trying to grab on to MC's coat tails as if Mariah still owes her something. MC owes her nothing.
(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 20:53)


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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,782) by TJ from Norway

That's the same video that we have been discussing.

I became a huge fan during the release of her debut album, but started collecting cd singles in 1993, and are still looking for some old "gold" from her first two albums. I'm just so glad I experienced the pre-diva version.

(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 19:08)


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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,781) by Lighty from China

The discussion of Brenda K actually started with the video you just posted, if you scroll to the next pages of this board.
(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 17:20)


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Generation (113,780) by Lainsky from Philippines

Yep, it was Music Box that made an impact on me, which turned me into a true lamb, solidified by Butterfly and Daydream as a lamb. It was "Love Takes Time", though, that caught my attention, and the Emotions' singles.
(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 14:45)


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Brenda K on relationship with MC (113,779) by Lainsky from Philippines

I don't know what the fuss is about Brenda K. Starr and Mariah here, so I didn't jump into the discussion. And then I came across this video and watched it.

Some comments about her are not nice, but one thing is for sure. Whether people acknowledge it or not, Brenda is instrumental in Mariah's career. And I like her too.
(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 14:40)


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Generation (113,778) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I'm a millennial so I would change it for Daydream. That album made me a fan and is way more loved by Gen Y than TEOM.

Gen X = Music Box
Millennials = Daydream/Butterfly
Gen Z = Memoirs/Caution
(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 14:16)


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Mariah leaving Gamma (113,777) by TheButterflyReturns from United States

I think it is for the best. Gamma hasn't produced much in the way of results for any of the artists it has partnered with. I didn't expect Mariah to have huge success with the album, but they definitely should have put in more effort after the "Type Dangerous" rollout.

Hopefully, Mariah can coordinate with Sony and Universal Music Group to ensure that Glitter gets a great 25th anniversary treatment and that we finally get the "Somebody's Ugly Daughter" release with Mariah's original vocals.
(Wednesday 6 May 2026; 14:03)


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