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About TJ from Norway: I've been a fan since she released Vision of Love in 1990. Insta: tony2909

Favourites (108,943) by TJ from Norway They are my favourites too. The live version of If it's Over on SNL is out of this world. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 19:31) this is a reply to message 108,941

Nasty, nasty comment (108,941) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great post. "I guess we in the Northern Europe drink so much that any American would say we were raging alcoholics." I live in an wine region, we have many wine festivals here (i just went on Friday to one) it's our culture. But yes, who knows what really happened to Mariah's voice? I think it's an combination of everything. "Vision of love" and "If it's over" are one of my favourites. The sound, her voice, the lyrics. Out of this world, pure Mariah magic. She will always be the best, if you look at her 90ies catalogue. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 14:14)

Nasty, nasty comment (108,939) by TJ from Norway I don't know if I got your message right, so I wouldn't comment on that one, but some people do have a different sound after some years in the business, and other doesn't. If it is because of alcohol or not, I can't say. I know a few opera singers and they both drink and sing (concerts almost every day) with no problem combining that with drinking. I guess we in the Northern Europe drink so much that any American would say we were raging alcoholics, but still keep singing. Whitney and Dionne Warwick both sounded different from their debut and later in their careers. If that's because of drugs, I don't know. I think Mariah for some years was pushing her voice over a long period of time (1991-1996) and that combined with the whispering voice (really hurt your voice). If you listen to her singing after her debut, her voice was much lover when she sang live than in her recordings. Anyway alcohol or not, we'll never get that sound again. I think I will be playing some Vision of Love today. And maybe some If it's Over. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 11:51) this is a reply to message 108,934

Nasty, nasty comment (108,934) by Lambi from USA Beyoncé has SirDavis American Whisky. She quite literally made an alcohol brand and sells them. She's so into drinking she made a whole business out of it. Mariah did the same with Black Irish. We can argue Beyoncé is a bigger alcoholic since SirDavis has 44% ABV, while Black Irish has 17%. However, Beyoncé has no vocal decline. If anything she got better. So no it's not alcoholism, your theory is ideologically inconsistent. Mariah simply has a different set of vocal cords, she has nodes and it only gets worse over time. And knowing Mariah's nonstop work ethic, she quickened her decline. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 02:32)

Happy anniversary (108,938) by TJ from Norway I think all have different views on those albums. I for example can't stand OSD. Well that's not the complete truth because I love/like like half a minute of the song (near the end). On the Daydream album these are the best ones: Fantasy, Long Ago, Open Arms, I am Free, Always Be My Baby and Forever. On the Music Box album: Dreamlover, Hero, Anytime You Need a Friend, Music Box, Without You, Everything Fades Away and Never Forget You. If I list them up, it would be something like this: 1. Dreamlover 2. Music Box 3. Fantasy 4. Anytime You Need a Friend 5. Hero 6. Open Arms 7. Without You 8. Never Forget You 9. Always be My Baby 10. Everything Fades Away 11. Long Ago 12. Forever 13. I am Free I think I need to make this into a play list on Spotify. She has many good songs. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 11:13) this is a reply to message 108,924

Happy anniversary (108,924) by Randy from USA You know that's an interesting premise. And I'm ready to get off this stroke, medication, vocal nonsense. I feel like Music Box and Daydream are siblings with the same highs and lows. Each has monster hits (Dreamlover, Hero, Without You vs. Fantasy, One Sweet Day, Always Be My Baby). Each has a weakness (I've Been Thinking About You vs Long Ago). Each has a club song (Now That I Know vs. Daydream Interlude). Dave Jam Hall, Babyface and Walter make appearances on both. I think the reason Music Box is slightly weaker is Now That I Know sucks as much as I've Been Thinking About You so it has two weak tracks and Daydream has Looking In. There's no introspective, non-romantic love track on Music Box. Looking In is the precursor to Close My Eyes, Outside, Petals, Languishing and of course, the best Mariah Carey song of all time Right To Dream. So yea, to me Daydream is the better of the two but Music Box is no slouch. I still play tf out of Anytime You Need A Friend from Tokyo Dome and the Jermaine Dupri remix of Never Forget You. Oh and I do a nifty sing along to the male part of Everything Fades Away. (Saturday 31 May 2025; 14:26)

Happy anniversary (108,919) by TJ from Norway Am I the only one who likes Music Box better than Daydream? (Saturday 31 May 2025; 10:33) this is a reply to message 108,917

Happy anniversary (108,917) by Tevin from USA Happy anniversary to the album that turned me into a Lamb. Even though Daydream will forever be the best album Mariah has ever created, TEOM holds a very special place in my heart. (Saturday 31 May 2025; 05:18)

TEOM 20 (108,898) by TJ from Norway Not what I was hoping for, but I hope the rest of you guys finds it interesting. (Friday 30 May 2025; 07:10)

Eternal 12 (108,896) by TJ from Norway Cheese fries. How American. Eat carrots and you will reverse the age, darling. I was until this day sure that she had at least one boob job (both left (Dolly) and right (Parton) of course). But nothing dramatic like Pamela in the 90s. Anyway, I don't need new music, but would love some old stuff. Grunge or not. (Thursday 29 May 2025; 23:38) this is a reply to message 108,890

Eternal 12 (108,890) by Edward from USA I agree. I think Mariah had a subtle nose job around the Daydream era, after that, it’s hard to tell because she contours her nose a lot. Aside from several minor touch-ups here an there, a great dose a Botox, some cheek fillers, the occasional honey facial, and her freezer chamber routine, I doubt she's had anything major done. I remember when people swore she’d had multiple boob jobs, only for it to turn out she was just rocking some serious push-up bras. My sister swears by those too, she buys them every ten years, but her husband says they feel hard as rocks, I don't know what that means. Anyway, I’m getting cheese fries. (Thursday 29 May 2025; 12:52)

Eternal 12 (108,884) by TJ from Norway I don't have any evidence on the case, but hasn't some fans here written about her lack of facial expressions and it (surgery) might a reason for it? I don't know. There has been times during her career that I have watched her on tv shows, and I have been thinking that her face looks different since last time I watched her perform. She's 56 this year, has tons of money and work in an industry where it's sadly "normal" to fix things. Btw: 1 day, 14 hours and 39 minutes left before she release TEOM20. (Wednesday 28 May 2025; 09:21) this is a reply to message 108,878

Eternal 12 (108,878) by MusicfanJ from Germany I hope not. I can't stand the Kardashians. Naturally beauty is the best. I'm always shocked when I see Pricella Presley. You can't tell her age anymore, but there's no mimic, like a mask. I always think that's spooky. And she was auch a beautiful woman, she didn't need it. Women like Andie McDowell, Sigourney Weaver and Helen Mirren are super role models, they look good and natural. (Tuesday 27 May 2025; 19:48)

Eternal 12 (108,876) by TJ from Norway Do you guys think Mariah and Chris Jenner have been to the same plastic surgeon? They have some similarities in their faces at the moment. (Tuesday 27 May 2025; 14:42)

Europe (108,873) by TJ from Norway Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi and Positano. Lovely places to visit. Capri is expensive, so start saving money. I just love the scenery in Italy. Have fun. (Tuesday 27 May 2025; 09:29) this is a reply to message 108,869

Europe (108,869) by Bobby A from United States Okay. I am planning my first trip to Europe in 2026. I know I want visit Capri where MC recorded some tracks from Charmbraclet. (Monday 26 May 2025; 18:54)

One Heart, One Voice (108,864) by TJ from Norway Hahaha. (Monday 26 May 2025; 12:18) this is a reply to message 108,863

One Heart, One Voice (108,863) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I don't think Walter sings, so I have no idea if their voices blend in together well. (Monday 26 May 2025; 09:49)

The Mimi session (108,807) by TJ from Norway Lovely concert. Well done. (Wednesday 21 May 2025; 23:24)

Lol (108,797) by TJ from Norway Like a drag show? (Wednesday 21 May 2025; 11:36) this is a reply to message 108,794

Lol (108,794) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Mariah is already a multi millionaires darling. She does't need to do voice trainig. This is not the 90's anymore. She can rely on pre-recorded track in which it's still her voice unlike other singer who used other singer's voice. All that matters is that she needs to look gorgeous on stage with the gowns, hair and make up. (Wednesday 21 May 2025; 02:56)

Biopic (108,758) by TJ from Norway Hahahah. I love your list. (Sunday 18 May 2025; 12:05) this is a reply to message 108,756

Biopic (108,756) by Bill from the UK Those that know me also know lists bring me joy. For completeness, here is the current most up to date download of reasons why Mariah can't or doesn't sing anymore. Let me know if any need adding I've forgotten. 1. Ear monitor malfunction 2. No humidifiers 3. Too cold 4. Too hot 5. Stage fright 6. Corset too tight 7. Heels too high 8. Preserving her voice 9. Scared of Michael Jackson's casket 10. Didn't want to upstage the Queen of Soul 11. Wanted to respect her peers 12. Bronchitis 13. Stressful divorce/break up 14. Arm in a sling 15. Pregnant 16. Not pregnant 17. Nodules 18. Too many splashes 19. Medicated 20. Backing singers missed their cue 21. Backing singers singing her part now baby 22. Foiled by Dick Clarke Productions 23. Late for the sound check 24. Not enough sleep 25. Too much sleep 26. Bipolar 27. Food poisoning 28. Mic wasn't turned up 29. Shit happens 30. Avoiding wrinkles (Sunday 18 May 2025; 11:15)

Deeply concerned (108,737) by TJ from Norway I think the overdose of botox during years makes her face expressionless. I know alot of people that ignore the danger of putting poison into their flesh and how it will effect them when they do it. (Thursday 15 May 2025; 13:17) this is a reply to message 108,732

Deeply concerned (108,732) by Bill from the UK For me, it's pretty obvious that Mariah has some debilitating health condition, and I'm surprised not more people think that or can see it like I can. The evidence is all around us. The truth will come out one day, and probably very soon. (Thursday 15 May 2025; 01:36)

Met Gala (108,685) by TJ from Norway Migrate? Never heard about that one. Is that one of those songs who never made it to the album, and have secretly leaked online? (Thursday 8 May 2025; 14:02) this is a reply to message 108,678

Met Gala (108,678) by Edward from USA It's not only you. "When I Feel It" is not a bad song, it's just an unpolished filler. I never heard anybody claim it was a potential hit. I like it more than "Secret Love" and "Sprung" though. The "Once in a Lifetime" ringtone, had it be turned into a full song, it would've been a great one. There's one song that nobody ever talks about that could've been #1, it's called " Migrate". (Wednesday 7 May 2025; 23:47)

Tommy book (108,673) by TJ from Norway Thank you so much. I should read it myself, but then again, I have never opened her own book. It's in the bookshelf, resting for a rainy day. (Monday 5 May 2025; 19:39) this is a reply to message 108,671

Tommy book (108,671) by Jamie from UK So far he's acknowledged that she wanted to go in different directions from the start but also that she didn't like [Hero] and didn't want it on Music Box. He said that she said it was too white bread. He felt that deep down she loved it especially when it became such a big hit, but that he felt it was more that she didn't want her fiends to think she was selling out as such. But he ultimately said she was the one writing these lyrics and no one put those words into her head. I personally feel that she knew deep down these were great songs and the right direction but her own rebellious side wanted to distance herself from them. You can't force natural talent and those lyrics. He even says he should never have got involved the way he did, she should have kept it a business arrangement. He said he's seen it time and time again where artists want to move away from their core base. He is very complimentary of Mariah and accepts her upbringing and insecurities but again those early years of music no one was forcing her to write those lyrics, they came from the heart. Also he says that it was Mariah who proposed to him. I genuinely think he loved her and his own insecurities blinded him when she was wanting to experiment musically. Sometimes when people get together it can bring out the worst traits even when they both love each other. (Monday 5 May 2025; 05:31)

Tommy book (108,669) by TJ from Norway I hope that you will bring some updates along the way. I am sure a lot of the readers on this board will call it pure fiction, but please bring the juice. (Sunday 4 May 2025; 10:05) this is a reply to message 108,667

Tommy book (108,667) by Jamie from UK I've just started reading Tommy Mottola's book from the point he met Mariah. Still got some to go but I was loving the part where he went down to the woodshop after Mariah said come down and meet Ben Marguiles. He says when he got there he was faced with Mariah singing. He said she was good on the demo but to hear her sing there in the woodshop studio was incredible and her voice was so powerful. It gave me goose bumps imagine witnessing that. He said it was then that he noticed her flirting with him and he had to speak to his therapist about her as he felt he was falling in love with her. I can't wait to read some more tonight. (Saturday 3 May 2025; 20:36)

401k (108,662) by TJ from Norway 401K I believe is an American thing about retirement and savings. I guess it was a poisoning reply, that shouldn't been on the board. I might be wrong, because I don't know the system there. (Friday 2 May 2025; 20:51) this is a reply to message 108,657

401k (108,657) by Zachariah from Croatia I had to google what does that mean and I am still not sure did I get it right. It is exhausting to read these comments. (Friday 2 May 2025; 11:11)

MTV90's (108,661) by TJ from Norway Has finally started to air programs worth the time. On Tuesday next week it's MC unplugged, and I hope for some music videos soon. They air 1 hour shows of big names all the time now. (Friday 2 May 2025; 20:33)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,635) by TJ from Norway Me too. Back in the days when Daydream got like a million nominations at the Grammys, we have to wonder what force was stopping her from winning. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 06:27) this is a reply to message 108,631

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,631) by Bobby A from United States I have never thought MC's diva persona could be the reason, but it could be. I would love to know what is being said in some these board rooms where the nominees were discussed and chosen. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 21:01)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,634) by TJ from Norway Aretha, yes. Whitney, no. I can't be that bombastic, but WH lost a lot of respect during the years. If it was the diva/trash attitude or the drugs, I don't know. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 06:25) this is a reply to message 108,632

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,632) by Lee from USA I disagree. Being a diva worked for Whitney and Aretha. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 22:08)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,628) by TJ from Norway That was a really good article. I also believe that Randy is correct about all the diva act keep her and rest of the world separate. People doesn't take her serious. Another perspective is that her voice was so good, that I guess people did think of her as a product, made by the record company. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 15:01) this is a reply to message 108,627

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,627) by Chicago Lamb from USA Mariah will have her moment. Many great artists wait years for induction. Perhaps when the debut is certified Diamond, AIWFC goes triple Diamond... who knows. Rolling Stone hits the right note on this subject. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 13:20)

Article: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 nominees revealed (108,617) by TJ from Norway As I said earlier. Big competition. Big names. She will get there. We don't know if it's before or after Beyonce. (Monday 28 April 2025; 10:20) this is a reply to message 108,616

Article: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 nominees revealed (108,616) by Bobby A from United States MC will not be inducted again this year. I guess the only way she will ever be nominated is to anmounce her final album or last world tour. Cyndi Lauper beat MC this year. (Monday 28 April 2025; 08:13)

MC16 (108,612) by TJ from Norway Are the songs like milk, with an expiration date? Or will they sound fresh? (Saturday 26 April 2025; 09:41) this is a reply to message 108,611

MC16 (108,611) by Edward from USA Just be patient. She has ten songs ready since 2019. New music will drop very soon. (Saturday 26 April 2025; 02:39)

Old vs new (108,603) by TJ from Norway What do you mean? (Tuesday 22 April 2025; 17:47) this is a reply to message 108,602

Old vs new (108,602) by Lee from USA Personally, I like new Mariah more than old Mariah. She sounded more miserable because she was literally miserable. I doubt that she wants to be miserable anymore. There's tons of singers singing about heartbreak, and yet you're here complaining. (Tuesday 22 April 2025; 14:41)

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