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About Bill from the UK: I love Mariah more than you do. London Daydream Tour Attendee.

Best introspective song (95,503) by Bill from the UK Since very early on, Mariah has often graced her albums with beautifully poignant, introspective songs. Often sung softly and delicately. The Wind, Looking In, Petals, Sunflowers, Languishing, Camouflage, and Portrait. I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting (finishing the rest of that bottle of wine from my previous post). Have you a favourite? I was listening to Portrait today and the opening really struck me. Where do I go from here? How do I disappear? These lyrics are heartbreaking. For me, I take it to be a reflection on the embarrassment of The Nightmare Era and Mariah's World and Packer and all that nonsense that was going on back then. Imagine being Mariah. Never having any privacy. Having everything you do scrutinised. Your relationships documented in news articles. How do I disappear? She never will. This is what is so upsetting about this song. (Friday 11 September 2020; 18:44)

How interesting (95,494) by Bill from the UK I went back to an article posted in 2013 with the tracklisting of "The Art of Letting Go" (original iteration of Me I Am Mariah). How interesting to see Save the Day as the final track. Tracks 1-4 ended up on MIAM, she's mentioned Hope Street in interviews. I'm dubious about the other tracks listed, especially the duet with Stevie produced by Walter. I doubt that ever happened. Why would you shelve a duet with Stevie (when he contributed harmonica to Make It Look Good)? And no way would she have let Walter near the track to produce it. But it is interesting how much of this rumoured tracklisting ended up being genuine. (Friday 11 September 2020; 15:13)

Harumph (95,491) by Bill from the UK I was a bit perturbed to not be greeted with some Rainbow era EPs this morning. I know Mariah went nuclear this week with the vinyl re-issues, so I guess that was this week's gift for us (well, £500 expense lol). Plus Heartbreaker, Thank God I Found You and Mariah's Theme already have remix singles available to stream (in the UK at least), so I guess it doesn't really matter. But it does. (Friday 11 September 2020; 13:12)

Re: Negative Nancy (95,484) (95,490) by Bill from the UK The only previously available tracks are Do You Think of Me, Everything Fades Away and Slipping Away. Literally everything else is new or unreleased before on the first disc. (Friday 11 September 2020; 11:38)

Re: Snippets new album (95,473) (95,476) by Bill from the UK Here We Go Around Again has my heart. Those 9 seconds are just out of this world. 1990 Mariah. I mean good God. (Thursday 10 September 2020; 22:22)

Everything Fades Away (95,474) by Bill from the UK Listening to this song, half a bottle of wine down. How people can't acknowledge this as the perfect, true ending to Music Box is baffling. This song is incredible and heart wrenching and beautiful. It is one of the best things she has ever done. I implore the US fans to make a Music Box playlist with this as the closing track once it is available on streaming platforms on 2nd October. It is just the most perfect end to what is a great, great album. (Thursday 10 September 2020; 22:00)

Re: The Rarities tracklist (95,467) (95,469) by Bill from the UK Me too. I'm praying the end of the celebrations concludes with the debut album remastered, with the "original" album that you mention, and the demo versions/Tommy demo tape. (Thursday 10 September 2020; 14:45)

Re: The Rarities tracklist (95,441) (95,445) by Bill from the UK Close My Eyes is an acoustic version. I wonder if it's the version she performed on GMA. To be getting unused tracks from Emotions, Music Box and Daydream eras is unreal. (Wednesday 9 September 2020; 15:53)

Vinyl re-issues (95,443) by Bill from the UK Wow. Did not see that coming. And I best get saving, all those vinyls will clock in at around £500 plus shipping. Good heavens. (Wednesday 9 September 2020; 14:47)

Book parts (95,425) by Bill from the UK Mariah's book is in four parts: Wayward Child, Sing Sing, All That Glitters and Emancipation. (Monday 7 September 2020; 09:10)

Re: Everything Fades Away (95,417) (95,422) by Bill from the UK It's Corey Rooney isn't it? (Sunday 6 September 2020; 21:29)

Rainbow Era Remix EPs (95,397) by Bill from the UK Here are my hopes for the Rainbow EPs. Let's cross our fingers and toes that we get the complete set with nothing missed... though by recent trends there are likely to be some disappointments. Heartbreaker Radio Edit (often misprinted as "Album Version featuring Jay. Z", it has a shorter break between verses and axes one of the final choruses) Remix Remix Edit [P] (only available on a few promo CDs, this version cuts out the introduction) No Rap Version Junior's Club Mix Junior's Club Dub Junior's Hard Mix Love Hangover/Heartbreaker I think these were probably the last "great" remixes Mariah ever did. The Junior Vasquez "If You Should Ever Be Lonely" mixes were inspired, and remain a work out staple to this day. I will eat my hat if the Remix Edit appears. Thank God I Found You Make It Last Remix Make It Last Remix w/o Rap Make It Last Remix Instrumental Make It Last Remix Edit Make It Last Remix Edit w/o Rap Stargate Radio Edit Celebratory Mix I'd be interested to see if the Make It Last edits (both with and without rap) appear as Mariah seems to not be including edits of the mixes. I loved the Stargate Radio Edit, I think it's the best version. Sidenote: really hope they use the "twisty top" cover and not the "hat with braids" cover. Against All Odds Single Version (a.k.a. Westlife Version) Pound Boys Radio Edit Pound Boys Main Mix Pound Boys Deep Dub [P] Pound Boys Dub Backing Track [P] Instrumental The "Backing Track" appeared on a very rare Brazilian promo CD (899.929/2-495879), so it is unlikely this will appear. Not expecting the Instrumental to make it either. The Pound Boy mixes were on that rare Brazilian promo CD as well, but were more easily obtainable on the UK vinyl release. The Westlife version is a bit of car crash so wouldn't mind this not appearing and it remaining a Mariah only affair. Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) Radio Edit Morales Club Mix Edit Morales Club Mix Morales Instrumental Morales Revival Triumphant Mix Morales Revival Club Mix* [P] Some good Morales remixes here, especially hopeful that the Revival Club Mix appears as it has only ever been available on a French promo-only 12" up until now. Crybaby Radio Edit [P] I doubt this will appear, unless it is "double-a sided" with CTTA, like upon its release. A shame as this is a promo-only edit we probably won't see again. (Friday 4 September 2020; 23:18)

Re: Do You Know... Bonita (95,388) (95,396) by Bill from the UK I love this description, I know exactly what you mean. Something about it. That's why they have long been favourites of mine. (Friday 4 September 2020; 22:50)

Re: Sweetheart non Rap (95,392) (95,395) by Bill from the UK The strings are the best part about Honey. The give it that "James Bond" feel. Agree, the remix really suffers without them and it would have probably been the perfect version of the song had they been included. (Friday 4 September 2020; 22:49)

#1s EPs and recap (95,394) by Bill from the UK Hello all. Bill's Weekly Remix EP Recap is back. Have you missed me? So wow, where do we start? Mariah went all out with some mega rare remixes for this round. The "Mariah En Espanol" EP was an unexpected surprise, and closed the gaps with Hero, Open Arms and My All having their Spanish versions released which were missed during their respective eras. Great to also see the promo-only remixes for Mi Todo, which are great, available commercially for the first time ever. And then Mariah went above and beyond with Do You Know Where You're Going To and the incredibly rare club mixes, only ever available on an extremely scarce South American promo picture disc previously. These are some of my most favoured mixes, and the instrumental break in the "bonita" versions is excellent. I Still Believe delivered with a stonking 13 versions, the only omissions being some edits and instrumentals. It bested the existing EP of 10 tracks, which should really now be retired to avoid "clogging up" Mariah's online streaming catalogue. Sweetheart also came through with the fantastic "pounding" remixes (good for the cross trainer), three of which had only ever been available on a promo vinyl release before. Mariah had included the regular album versions for the #1s EPs, my thought here is that as the "#1 to Crapfinity" album essentially replaced the 1998 release, the regular versions have been included. Really though, DYKWYGT is the only track in danger of being erased, as Sweetheart and I Still Believe both appeared on Mariah's Greatest Hits. Disappointing that When You Believe didn't get anything, albeit I did predict this as a slightly different TV Track and an Instrumental aren't exactly much to write home about, but it would have been nice to have had the live version from the Oscars included. As per previous posts, * denotes vinyl only. Promo only releases now available: Sweetheart (A Cappella) Sweetheart (M's More Bounce to the Ounce Vocal)* Sweetheart (M's Pounding Dub)* Sweetheart (M's Beats & Bounces Mix)* DYKWYGT (Mahogany Club) DYKWYGT (Mahogany Club Extended) DYKWYGT (Mahogany for Clubbers) DYKWYGT (Mariah Bonita) DYKWYGT (Mariah Bonita Club) DYKWYGT (Mariah Bonita Club Edit) Below is a list of the remixes that did not make the cut, in addition to When You Believe mentioned above. As before, * denotes vinyl only, and [P] is a promotional only remix. Sweetheart (Radio Edit) Sweetheart (The Story Instrumental) Sweetheart (Instrumental) [P] I Still Believe (Damizza Remix Edit) I Still Believe (Damizza Remix Instrumental)* I Still Believe (Stevie J. Remix Edit) [P] I Still Believe (Stevie J. Remix Instrumental)* The EPs have been a bit sporadic with whether they include edits and instrumentals. I hope for when Thank God I Found You's turn rolls around (hopefully next week), that the Make It Last Instrumental is available, as this is just divine to listen to. Missed Remixes Log I Don't Wanna Cry (Radio Edit) [P] Medley (Prisoner/All In Your Mind/Someday) Can't Let Go (Edit) Can't Let Go (Edit - No Intro) [P] Make It Happen (Extended Version - Radio Edit) [P] Endless Love (Instrumental) Endless Love (Mariah Only) Endless Love (Luther Only) All I Want for Christmas Is You (So So Def Remix) All I Want for Christmas Is You (Extra Festive) All I Want for Christmas Is You (Super Festive) All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah's New Dance Mix) All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah's New Dance Mix Edit) All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah's New Dance Mix Extended) Joy to the World (Celebration Mix) Joy to the World (Celebration Mix Edit) Joy to the World (Flava Mix) Joy to the World (Crash Dub Crash)* Joy to the World (Club Mix) Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (Radio Version) [P] Fantasy (Puffy's Mix) Always Be My Baby (Reggae Soul Mix) Always Be My Baby (Reggae Soul Dub) Always Be My Baby (Reggae Soul Acapella)* Honey (Smooth Version No Intro) [P] Butterfly (Sambatterfly) [P] Butterfly (TV Track) [P] Butterfly (TV Track Short) [P] My All (Full Crew Main Mix) My All (Full Crew Main Mix Without Rap)* [P] My All (Full Crew Main Mix Instrumental)* [P] Sweetheart (Radio Edit) Sweetheart (The Story Instrumental) Sweetheart (Instrumental) [P] When You Believe (TV Track) When You Believe (Instrumental) I Still Believe (Damizza Remix Edit) I Still Believe (Damizza Remix Instrumental)* I Still Believe (Stevie J. Remix Edit) [P] I Still Believe (Stevie J. Remix Instrumental)* (Friday 4 September 2020; 22:17)

Re: Derek Jeter (95,391) (95,393) by Bill from the UK There was a withdrawn UK release, I have it in my collection. And yes apologies, you're right, some territories in Europe did release the single. (Friday 4 September 2020; 22:16)

Re: Sweetheart non Rap (95,380) (95,386) by Bill from the UK Yes agree, it's different with The One (No Rap) as JD's contribution is minimal, albeit still has his hallmark level of annoyingness. Sweetheart being more a "duet", the rap actually works and adds to a rather bland song. And yes, it was planned as the lead single but was canned right before release as radio wasn't playing it. Hence singles were pressed both in the US and Europe but were never commercially issued. (Friday 4 September 2020; 20:05)

Re: Derek Jeter (95,370) (95,379) by Bill from the UK Amazing to think the impact this man had on MC, considering their relationship was, seemingly, short lived (I theorise he was on the scene as far back as 1995 and may have contributed to the breakdown of the marriage to Tommy). I have one minor niggle with the list: Damizza has a chapter in his book called "Don't Forget About Us", all about how he ended things with Mariah (whatever "things" were, friendship or maybe something more). The lyrics fit his version of events. (Friday 4 September 2020; 12:48)

Re: The Meaning of Mariah's chapters leaked (95,372) (95,378) by Bill from the UK Too much haha, this is priceless. (Friday 4 September 2020; 12:28)

Re: TMOMC (95,365) (95,367) by Bill from the UK Hahaha good one. (Thursday 3 September 2020; 20:59)

Re: #1s Era Remix EPs (95,362) (95,364) by Bill from the UK Yes, thank you I had just seen which is great. I'll do my usual ungrateful report nitpicking everything tomorrow or over the weekend. Looking forward to having some new mixes to stream tomorrow. (Thursday 3 September 2020; 19:05)

EPs this Friday (95,361) by Bill from the UK Good news guys. Mariah is releasing a Spanish EP this Friday with Hero, Open Arms, My All, and the Mi Todo remixes alongside the #1s era EPs. The incredibly rare Do You Know Where You're Going To remixes are also being put out which is fantastic news. (Thursday 3 September 2020; 14:52)

Re: TMOMC (95,358) (95,360) by Bill from the UK See my previous message babydoll. (Thursday 3 September 2020; 13:38)

Re: Bill (95,349) (95,352) by Bill from the UK Thank you for the courteous response. I respect your view as well. (Wednesday 2 September 2020; 21:17)

Re: TMOMC (95,348) (95,351) by Bill from the UK Oh Terna for once just shut up. (Wednesday 2 September 2020; 20:39)

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