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About Bobby A from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

A look back at 2023 (104,367) by Bobby A from United States Hello Eric. Thank you for all that you do to keep the board going strong all of these years. I noticed that you were still posting until 9pm Eastern time last night. Usually the last post is 6pm Eastern. Thank you for keeping the hot topic of "We lost #1" going way into the night. It was a fun way to end the night. And what a year it has been for topics on the board. Can you think about posting on New Year's Eve the top 15 topics of 2023 with the most replies and likes? Just this November and December alone, I know Mariah vs. Brenda, We lost #1, and Emotions formula will make the list. Also, can you post the top posters for 2023? Andrew returned back in August (or was it September?) and tried to take my special guest star status. Lol. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 16:07)

If Mariah likes it, then I like it (104,357) by Bobby A from United States She has always praised Stevie Wonder. I have a huge Stevie Wonder collection. Everytime that I hear That Girl, I think of MC. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 12:55) this is a reply to message 104,352

If Mariah likes it, then I like it (104,352) by Libra Lamb from USA What are some things that some of you have done because you saw Mariah did or liked? I have a few so I'll go first. When Mariah listed Four Christmases as one of her favorite Holiday movies I had to watch it even though I don't care much for Reese Witherspoon or Vince Vaughn. It was an okay movie. Also I bought her AIWFCIY plushie after I saw hers on her mantle or something like that on one of her social media posts. It was so fetch. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 10:07)

We lost the #1 (104,350) by Bobby A from United States Wow. We certainly did she this happening two weeks ago. If MC had done some special with AIWFCIY this year like a duet with Kelly Clarkson, she would have had nothing to worry about. I wish she would collaborate with other artists like she used to do. The next four weeks are going to be an intense battle for the top spot. And Tyla, water girl just dropped her new song On and On. She could take the streams away too from both songs by New Year's Eve. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 03:45) this is a reply to message 104,349

We lost the #1 (104,349) by Edward from USA If that's the case, I'm happy for her. Let's not forget it's a prediction, even though they're usually right. We still have Saturday to count. (Sunday 3 December 2023; 03:26)

Emotions formula (104,342) by Bobby A from United States MC was going for a more polished than over-produced second album. I think that she accomplished that. Tommy probably was not too happy with the end result and album sales. I am sure he told MC after MTV Unplugged that she needs a huge pop album for her third album. Hence, Music Box was created and fulfilled Tommy's desires. Her creativity just got better and better after MB. She better bring it with MC16. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 21:20) this is a reply to message 104,340

Emotions formula (104,340) by Jamie from UK [If it's over] weak. I think not. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 20:49)

Mariah vs Brenda (104,339) by Bobby A from United States I understand now. Oh well, it's going to be a victory or a sad day Tuesday. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 20:47) this is a reply to message 104,333

Mariah vs Brenda (104,333) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, the music industry doesn't have much control over anything anymore. The music industry as we knew it, it's forever gone. They can't influence streaming platforms to block users from playing the music they like, radio just goes along with what's trending or they stay out of the game. Fans have more control, instead of calling like crazy to request, we just go and stream, everything is way different. As I have stated, these two songs have legs of their own, the one that makes it to number one will be based on its own merit and promotional push on big events. AIWFCIY is a pure number 1, people keep buying it after all these years, they keep playing it and streaming it, no gimmicks. If Mariah really wanted, she could break The Beatles' record, just three great collabs with Drake, Ariana and Taylor Swift should take her there. I don't really care for that record though, the way things are, Taylor will eventually top them both. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 17:48)

Mariah vs Brenda (104,329) by Bobby A from United States The music business isn't a sweet easy going industry. Every artist will tell you that including sweet Dolly Parton. Record executives aren't playing nice when they are promoting a song to get it to number #1. There are some underhanded strategies being done behind the scenes to make it happen at the UMG executive offices. If RATCT goes to number #1, a huge television media frenzy will be made about it that week. Just my two cents from Texas. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 14:05) this is a reply to message 104,327

Mariah vs Brenda (104,327) by The Real Deal from USA What in the actual [censored]? It's not a conspiracy. It's called marketing a song that's already popular and trying to get it to #1. The same way Mariah markets AIWFCIY every year is no different then Brenda Lee putting out a music video for her song. Um, didn't MC make 4 videos for AIWFCIY? And whoever wrote the message "now that they slapped a blonde wig on Brenda" - are you serious? Stop trying to make a conspiracy out of everything when there is none. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 13:40)

Mariah vs Brenda (104,326) by Bobby A from United States It's the tad sprinkle of the wall of sound and rockabilly country influences combined that made it a popular Christmas song. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 13:33) this is a reply to message 104,325

Mariah vs Brenda (104,325) by Edward from USA I have no idea when or why it happened. There are many other great Christmas songs way better than it. The first time I listened to it was last year because she made it to the second spot. For me it is just a very basic song, that's all. I don't hate it, just don't care for it. (Saturday 2 December 2023; 12:54)

Mariah vs Brenda (104,318) by Bobby A from United States Thanks for the update, Edward. Seems like there is a considerable effort this year to keep MC from getting to number one or staying number one for multiple weeks this year. UMG is Brenda Lee's record label. They are really going all out this year with this huge promotional push to celebrate RATCT's 65th anniversary. But why now after 4 years of AIWFCIY being the number one Christmas song? Well I think I know why. Some people in the music and television industry are tired of hearing MC being called the queen of Christmas. It started when MC wanted to trademark the Queen Of Christmas last year. She angered Darlene Love and Elizabeth Chan. Many in the music and television industry were angered by MC's trademark move as well. So, I feel this is their payback for MC attempting to take the queen of Christmas all for herself and from sweet Darlene Love. Everyone already feels sorrow for her how Phil Spector used her voice and she never was publicly credited on a lot the songs she did for him. Phil Spector controlled her early career and was content to leave her uncredited on the songs he did for him. Do you think that I have hit on something? (Saturday 2 December 2023; 00:13) this is a reply to message 104,315

Mariah vs Brenda (104,315) by Edward from USA According to Talk of the Charts predictions, AIWFCIY will be number one next week, but judging by the numbers, RATCT might top it the week after. As I said, it's going to be an interesting journey for both songs. Maybe they'll alternate at the top, but Brenda would set a record almost impossible to break. Should she hit numbe one, RATCT would be the song with the longest time to get to the top spot, 65. She can have it though. Other than that, Brenda didn't write her song, so she doesn't make money from it really. We definitely need Mariah to dethrone Lil Nas. (Friday 1 December 2023; 18:28)

Would you rather (104,313) by Bobby A from United States Maybe MC had him to sing in his chest voice to match her chest vocals on Yours. (Friday 1 December 2023; 15:50) this is a reply to message 104,312

Would you rather (104,312) by Zachariah from Croatia I might get hate for this but to me, Yours is not that good of a song that should be receiving so much attention. I mean, I really don't want to hear Justin's squeaky falsetto voice there as well. (Friday 1 December 2023; 13:18)

Would you rather (104,310) by Bobby A from United States We are going to hear Yours one day when a young new Universal Music Group executive is searching through MC's vault curious about her Island Def Jam years. I wonder if we could start a Yours campaign to get heard sooner. My Rarities II X campaign has gotten me 107 extra followers since August. (Friday 1 December 2023; 00:53) this is a reply to message 104,300

Would you rather (104,300) by MusicfanJ from Germany There was a documentary about the nipplegate with Janet Jackson. And Justin didn't go well on the docu. That "Yours" with him as a duet wasn't released because he feared about his "good name" and career says it all. He's the real slim shady. Lol. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 14:16)

Stream (104,309) by Bobby A from United States Rockin Around The Christmas Tree and Last Christmas just got a bunch new streams since NBC's Rockefeller Christmas special last night. These two songs will be #2 and #3 next week with MC. Stream heavy this weekend because they may overtake MC's top spot before January. I love the streaming battle that is happening this year just for the fun of it. Can someone post a Talk of the Charts update today or tomorrow? (Thursday 30 November 2023; 21:59) this is a reply to message 104,293

Stream (104,293) by Tameka walker from United states Let's stream [AIWFCIY] and get it to number one. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 02:09)

Emotions formula (104,307) by Bobby A from United States Great reflection post, Terna. I was just thinking she could revisit the Emotions album with her current voice without all of the vocal acrobatics that made us know that MC had a 5-octave range. I have always thought since its release, Spell My Name was Toni Braxton revisiting her sophomore album, Secrets. So, it worked for Toni. Maybe it could work for MC. I know she has something special coming to the Lambs in 2024. I just don't want 5 songs written with Daniel Moore. I like him as a musician, but not him writing 5 songs with MC that sound like Portrait. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 21:50) this is a reply to message 104,297

Emotions formula (104,297) by Terna from Nigeria I beg to differ, I don't need her trying to revisit an old formula, "Emotions" was also a near sophomore slump that just wasn't as strong as the first record, neither were the tunes even as memorable like the debut. Mariah is talented enough and creative enough to come up with something fresh, music genres out her comfort zone and especially working with newer producers who have their fingers on the current pulse of music and where it's going, for a fresh sound. Secondly her singing style is dated, too decorated she needs to tone down the girlie "curliecues" and sing straight, mainly with her chest voice, for balance and contrast, so that when she does falsett, it is a breath of fresh air (she did this with great pleasant effect in the late 90's), it just got over bearing from the Charmbracelet era, was too much and very off putting. Her vocal delivery has to be spot on for this new album. I do agree that she needs a return to adult contemporary ballads but sung in her range - "Through the Rain" suffered from this - a beautiful ballad, a very memorable melody but sung too high that the audience cannot sing along. (This is why Adele works so well.) Finally, a change of hair colour or return to her brunette curls - the former would be preferred. Get that tired blonde color retired at least for an era, it ages you 15 minutes. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 11:11)

Emotions formula (104,291) by Bobby A from United States We need another album of Hot AC and R&B ballads, Carole King type of ballads, inspirational bops and a 70s R&B female group sample. That was Emotions. We need another Emotions album. (Thursday 30 November 2023; 00:55)

Would you rather (104,266) by Bobby A from United States I would rather have a 10 to 12 track album next year. It has been too long since we have had new music. Also, I am curious what she will talk about in the new songs since she has been writing with Daniel Moore. And there is probably a good chance that Roc and Roe will be singing on a track. The Rarities 2 can come in 2025. (Tuesday 28 November 2023; 19:18) this is a reply to message 104,264

Would you rather (104,264) by Tevin from USA I'm quite curious to read everyone's opinion. For 2024, would you rather have Mariah releases a 10 to 12 tract Rarities 2 album, where half of the songs are never before heard songs, or would you rather see here release a brand new 10 to 12 song studio album? (Tuesday 28 November 2023; 18:50)

(104,263) by Bobby A from United States I think it is going to happen too. I worried two weeks ago after the first show. Lol. The five TV appearances have helped this year as well. Last weekend and today AIWFCIY was played on the network morning news programs when they returned from a commercial break. Of course, the hosts mentioned the queen of Christmas Mariah Carey. (Tuesday 28 November 2023; 17:56) this is a reply to message 104,259

(104,259) by Edward from USA AIWFCIY jumps from 17 to 4. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree reenters at No 8. I thinks it's happening again like last year, AIWFCIY will top the charts next week. (Tuesday 28 November 2023; 12:52)

Who is Jack Harlow? (104,253) by Bobby A from United States That's right. I don't know how I forgot First Class. That song was on my playlist doing cardio. (Monday 27 November 2023; 23:05) this is a reply to message 104,251

Who is Jack Harlow? (104,251) by jaker20 from US He also had a big no.1 hit last year with First Class which heavily samples Glamorous by Fergie, who imo, like Mariah in BE got screwed over and due to a bunch of technicalities did not get credited. (Monday 27 November 2023; 21:31)

Who is Jack Harlow? (104,241) by Bobby A from United States You're welcome Marty. (Monday 27 November 2023; 00:05) this is a reply to message 104,238

Who is Jack Harlow? (104,238) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Thanks Robert. He's all over commercials these days, likes chips, fast food and stuff but I don't recognize any of his music. Thanks for the help, I'm having a senior/I don't know her moment and was wondering why he's all over my tv commercial breaks. (Sunday 26 November 2023; 20:08)

Grio performances (104,240) by Bobby A from United States Her natural alto voice is shining through more when she speaks. Her voice reminds me of her 90s interviews. I think that a vocal coach or Mary Ann told her to limit her intake of alcohol this summer and see how your vocal range returns. It was evidence on most of Caution. I am anticipating that we will get more of her alto range with heavier tones and less belting on the new album. (Monday 27 November 2023; 00:04) this is a reply to message 104,236

Grio performances (104,236) by Andrew from the UK All three performances were absolutely awful. Jennifer Hudson and Patti Labelle plodded through songs - which are supposed to build in momentum - only for them both to climax in the most awful screeching. It's very easy to see why Mariah sold records in the way she did. And the less said about the lady singing with Boyz II Men the better. Mariah's speech endearing. She was unassuming, funny, concise and beautiful. Her speaking voice is noticeably a lot deeper than before. I think she is now going through a lot more vocally than previously realised. Despite that, it was a good showing from her. (Sunday 26 November 2023; 19:24)

Who is Jack Harlow? (104,233) by Bobby A from United States Jack Harlow is popular today because of his song What's Poppin went viral on Tik Tok. Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, and Da Baby jumped on the remix and reached #2 on the Hot 100. He got a Grammy nomination and XXL Magazine named him apart of the 2020 Freshman class. His new song Lovin On Me is a R&B sample of 1995 Cadillac Dale's song Whatever (Bass Solique) and it is another Tik Tok viral sensation. (Sunday 26 November 2023; 12:53) this is a reply to message 104,228

Who is Jack Harlow? (104,228) by Matty from Vancouver Canada That's my only question: who is this guy? Anyone know? (Sunday 26 November 2023; 08:46)

Grio performances (104,231) by Bobby A from United States What a welcome surprise for Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones and Boyz II Men, and the legendary Miss Patti Labelle to sing for MC. I loved all of their renditions especially Miss Patti's beautiful performance of Love Takes Time. I loved how JHud sang VOL in her own way and making MC smile. Coco Jones seemed nervous and kind of messed up the first verse to me with the wrong lyrics and some humming of the words. Maybe I'm wrong about her performance. No one will ever be able to sing MC's One Sweet Day like her. (Sunday 26 November 2023; 10:31)

Billboard (104,230) by Bobby A from United States This article right here. After reading about each song and the number of weeks each spent at #1, it kind of adds up for these 15 songs only. That's how I interpreted the article. (Sunday 26 November 2023; 10:13) this is a reply to message 104,222

Billboard (104,222) by Bobby A from United States There have only been 15 songs so far this year with Taylor's latest number 1 being Is It Over Now? Only 15 songs this year proves that streaming has really changed the Billboard Hot 100 by songs landed in the number #1 spot and staying for weeks without hardly any radio airplay. AIWFCIY was the first number #1 this year. Will MC end 2023 at number #1 and begin 2024 at number #1? [Webmaster: I think there were more than 15 songs released this year.] (Sunday 26 November 2023; 00:43)

Billboard (104,222) by Bobby A from United States There have only been 15 songs so far this year with Taylor's latest number 1 being Is It Over Now? Only 15 songs this year proves that streaming has really changed the Billboard Hot 100 by songs landed in the number #1 spot and staying for weeks without hardly any radio airplay. AIWFCIY was the first number #1 this year. Will MC end 2023 at number #1 and begin 2024 at number #1? [Webmaster: I think there were more than 15 songs released this year.] (Sunday 26 November 2023; 00:43) this is a reply to message 104,144

Billboard (104,144) by Edward from USA "All I Want for Christmas Is You" re-enters the Hot 100 at No 17. (Tuesday 21 November 2023; 02:01)

Mariah now most streamed female on Apple Music (104,217) by Bobby A from United States ABC reported on Nightline last night AIWFCIY has grossed $75 million in sales. It was 60 million two years ago. I take it that at Christmas time people purchase other songs in her catalogue when they buy AIWFCIY. (Saturday 25 November 2023; 16:58) this is a reply to message 104,214

Mariah now most streamed female on Apple Music (104,214) by Lady B from USA This is wonderful news. So happy for her. (Saturday 25 November 2023; 07:56)

The sound of MC16 (104,210) by Bobby A from United States What do you want MC16 to sound like? What producers do you want MC to work with? It has to be another cohesive body of work like Caution. I would love for her to work with Babyface, Bizness Boi, Darhyl Camper, Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, Pop and Oak, Wrabel, Akeel Henry, Deputy, Nova Wav and Ryan Tedder. (Saturday 25 November 2023; 00:20)

Billboard performance (104,207) by Bobby A from United States I am only going to be positive about the Billboard performance. The Lovers and Friends and Global concerts were not good vocally when she didn't lip sync to pre-corded tracks. Overall, she sounds better than she did 6 months ago. Either she had sought vocal training or her weight loss has improved her vocal abilities. I feel hopeful for MC to get her new album completed in 2024. (Friday 24 November 2023; 17:14) this is a reply to message 104,205

Billboard performance (104,205) by Andrew from the UK Could you list the positives of Mariah Carey's performance at Billboard? To caveat: not in terms of the ice-skating or what she wore or the background singers or the set design, etc., but in terms of Mariah Carey's performance, only. What was so good about it as to be called the "best this year" and, in that vein, what were the others you have seen this year lacking? Genuinely interested. (Friday 24 November 2023; 16:57)

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