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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.

AIWFCIY (103,686) by Bobby A from United States Has anyone checked out AIWFCIY's the chart section on Wikipedia lately? There are like 10 pages of chart information that AIWFCIY has made it onto. No other artist has this much chart information for one song. AIWFCIY is bigger than we know. Europe and the UK even like MC better than they did from 2007-2020. (Sunday 8 October 2023; 21:03)

She's checking her list - she's checking it twice? (103,685) by Bobby A from United States I have thought about her doing a grand jazzy rendition of AIWFCIY featuring Michael Litton, Dave Koz or David Sanborn with Kelly Clarkson. (Sunday 8 October 2023; 13:39) this is a reply to message 103,680

She's checking her list - she's checking it twice? (103,680) by jaker20 from US I would like for her to add Dreamlover into her lists. It's midtempo, and can include some fun stage visuals. I would like it to get a revival like Fantasy. Amongst all of her pop lead singles, this seems to have been left behind because she doesn't perform it. (Sunday 8 October 2023; 05:00)

She's checking her list - she's checking it twice? (103,679) by Bobby A from United States She's going to have to switch it up this year. There are 10 or more dates this year compared to 5 last year. This tour is going to require a more versatile set list. I would love to see a new surprise musical guest at each stop. (Saturday 7 October 2023; 23:26) this is a reply to message 103,678

She's checking her list - she's checking it twice? (103,678) by Andrew from the UK If Mariah had "literallly" already done what I was suggesting, I wonder what definitions of "alternating" and "interspersing" you are using? Let's not have an argument about it. I appreciate what you are saying - there was possibly more variety than in previous Christmas shows. However, I really do mean going Christmas song, non-Christmas song, Christmas song, non-Christmas song, and so on. Moreover, I really do think she should start lowering every song substantially in key - and by several notes. Nobody is expecting to hear her get to stratospheric heights anymore and I think even the press would cut her some slack on it for she is, after all, admired. But I think everyone would appreciate a smoother slide from lipped to non-lipped. And she might even have more fun and not look so fraught with stage-fright? (Saturday 7 October 2023; 21:13)

WIth You I''m Born Again (103,677) by Bobby A from United States I wonder if WYIBA from the VH1 Honors ft. John Legend will ever be released on a MC or compliation CD or vinyl. It's a rare MC duet that needs to be released. (Saturday 7 October 2023; 20:06)

Qatar wedding performance (103,675) by Bobby A from United States That's the 1995 track dahling. I still love me some MC. (Saturday 7 October 2023; 19:31) this is a reply to message 103,674

Qatar wedding performance (103,674) by JC from USA Has anyone else been seeing Mariah's recent performances from a wedding in Qatar? I think they're from this past week. The mic is on and she sounds great and I'm loving the energy. Here's a link to one of a few clips I've seen on Tik Tok. (Saturday 7 October 2023; 18:59)

Cher - Christmas (103,672) by Bobby A from United States I guess I ought to keep my mouth closed. Lol. Cher's DJ Play A Christmas Song is so horrible. (Friday 6 October 2023; 23:49) this is a reply to message 103,624

Cher - Christmas (103,624) by SM from Citizen of the World It's 2023, Cher will not be giving Mariah competition this year lol. If I can recall, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande were not even close to a threat when they both had Christmas songs out a few years ago. Even if AIWFCIY doesn't go back to number 1, I don't see Mariah getting upset nor should anyone else especially around Christmas time. (Sunday 1 October 2023; 12:51)

A record that matters (103,670) by Bobby A from United States Andrew, I am glad that you are back. I am enjoying your posts everyday. You are really doing some awesome research. (Friday 6 October 2023; 00:44) this is a reply to message 103,666

A record that matters (103,666) by Andrew from the UK Mariah Carey has spent 90 weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in the last 33 years. That's 1.75 years or 1 year 9 months. So about every 19 weeks since 1990, Mariah has been at No.1 for 1 of them. That's actually incredible. (Thursday 5 October 2023; 10:47)

AIWFCIY 45 vinyl (103,663) by Bobby A from United States How many of you have the AIWFCIY 45 vinyl with pop out picture design? I just remember that is one of the many AIWFCIY items for sale in her store in 2018 or 2019. The AIWFCIY CD single, cassette, 12 inch and 45 vinyl will never be produced again. They are some very rare AIWFCIY items. I bought all four of them and can only find the 45 vinyl record at moment after my last move to Texas. (Wednesday 4 October 2023; 22:01)

Christmas shows (103,653) by Bobby A from United States I wonder why there are not any Atlanta, Dallas, or Houston shows? It seems odd. Also, who is managing MC right now? (Wednesday 4 October 2023; 01:29)

Mariah isn't defrosting, she has never been frozen (103,651) by Bobby A from United States MC has always had a sense of humor. She likes poking fun at herself. (Tuesday 3 October 2023; 23:28) this is a reply to message 103,648

Mariah isn't defrosting, she has never been frozen (103,648) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Exactly, Andy. (Tuesday 3 October 2023; 16:11)

Well, I guess I'll shut up then (103,642) by Bobby A from United States Without the resurgence of AIWFCIY in 2018, so many young people would have never known this Christmas classic. What other female artist has a Christmas classic that will be her biggest income booster for years to come? If only we could get an official duet between MC and Michael Buble. I feel another huge Christmas announcement is coming soon in regarding AIWFCIY. (Tuesday 3 October 2023; 09:22) this is a reply to message 103,636

Well, I guess I'll shut up then (103,636) by Randy from USA She said it herself on her Facebook concert promo. "Yes, the actual defrosting has begun." If she's fine with being frozen from January 2 - October 31 each year, why am I arguing for her legacy. I'll join the lambs. Yaaassss Mariah. Hit number one again. AIWFCIY is the best thing you've ever done. It's your signature song. It's the only part of your catalogue that matters. My queens slays 9 weeks every year. AIWFCIY has won 28 Grammys, gotten you into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and won you a video vanguard. Your legacy just like your voice is completely intact. How did I do? (Monday 2 October 2023; 20:20)

Merry Christmas One and All (103,635) by Bobby A from United States I am glad she is going to be doing what she loves best - being with the Lambs. I hope to attend my very first show this Christmas season. There are like 10 dates going on sale this Friday. (Monday 2 October 2023; 18:03)

The greats (103,629) by Bobby A from United States Sundays must be your beauty rest day. I was expecting to hear some more your critiques Andy boo. I will check back tomorrow. (Monday 2 October 2023; 04:21) this is a reply to message 103,618

The greats (103,618) by Andrew from the UK Bobby-A: what have I told you about thinking? Don't to it to yourself. But here you may be right. I predict Last Christmas will do very well this year on the back of the Wham anniversary and Netflix documentary - which I recommend to any and everyone. Personally, I hitherto never clicked with the song . But I now love it because of nostalgia and a renewed love of George Michael - who I once met. Not sure if I've ever mentioned that. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 17:27)

Is it time to get rid of physical media? (103,628) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I could never part with my 1990-1999 MC physical copies. I have so many variations of singles including UK and Japanese editions. Some of the 12" records are worth $200 dollars plus. I have laserdiscs that I am keeping for the nostalgia dahling. (Sunday 1 October 2023; 23:21) this is a reply to message 103,626

Is it time to get rid of physical media? (103,626) by Bill from the UK One day some major outage, malicious or accidental, will happen. When you send me a letter asking for my copy of the Right to Dream promo CD, I'll post it to you. (Sunday 1 October 2023; 19:21)

Cher - Christmas (103,622) by Bobby A from United States Yes, that is what she has named her first album in 10 years. MC is going to have some competition this year. It will be released October 20th. The guest artist list is very impressive to include Darlene Love, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Buble, Stevie Wonder, and Tyga. The first single, DJ Play A Christmas Song will drop October 6, 2023. The album cover is typical carefree Cher in bedazzled blue jeans. It seems like Cher has been studying MC and her album is destined to be a huge seller this Christmas season. Now if JD produced some tracks, then we know she is eyeing a #1 Christmas song and album. (Sunday 1 October 2023; 02:52)

The greats (103,620) by Bobby A from United States You are really funny Andrew. I like it when you call me Bobby A. My fondness for you is growing with each response to my posts. I just get good feelings about songs and the tracking charts that I like share with my MCA family. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 18:57) this is a reply to message 103,618

The greats (103,618) by Andrew from the UK Bobby-A: what have I told you about thinking? Don't to it to yourself. But here you may be right. I predict Last Christmas will do very well this year on the back of the Wham anniversary and Netflix documentary - which I recommend to any and everyone. Personally, I hitherto never clicked with the song . But I now love it because of nostalgia and a renewed love of George Michael - who I once met. Not sure if I've ever mentioned that. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 17:27)

Prisoner (103,615) by Bobby A from United States What makes this song so iconic? Is it because MC raps? Is it because of it being such outlier in her catalog before Infinity? Is it because it is MC's cheeseiest song ever? I always skipped over Prisoner because to me it doesn't go with the other songs. MC hates it too. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 04:42)

The greats (103,611) by Bobby A from United States You got me thinking again, Edward. Wham's Last Christmas streaming numbers were exceedingly high last Christmas. Last Christmas may come close to being #1 this year too. Wouldn't it be cool if it were 4 weeks of the top two spots back and forth between the two biggest Christmas songs in the world. However, RATCT may keep Last Christmas at #3. We will have to wait and see come November 15th which song will contend with AIWFCIY for the top spot. This is going to be interesting to see what happens. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:19) this is a reply to message 103,609

The greats (103,609) by Edward from USA Streaming was a game changer. It has taken over radio by showing a real reflection of what's really popular. AIWFCIY is what I consider a pure number one, its position on Billboard depends on the people, not a promotional tour on radio or the record label convincing anyone. If a song is popular on streaming, radio has to pick it up. What Billboard did by changing the rules was smart and fair. If a song is the most played/heard, why should it be kept in obscurity? Changing the rules has not only benefit Mariah, she just happens to have the most popular song during the holidays, but Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" could break AIWFCIY record, should it hit number one anytime in the future, the song is 65 years old. (Friday 29 September 2023; 23:39)

The greats (103,607) by Bobby A from United States So, why did AIWFCIY become this huge Christmas phenomenon in 2019? Or was it 2018? Was it because of the Billboard rules change or release or special editions of Merry Christmas? Did Spotify help to make it a huge 60 million dollar hit? (Friday 29 September 2023; 21:35) this is a reply to message 103,606

The greats (103,606) by Edward from USA Mariah's discography, while glorious and impressive, will eventually be in the past with those of us who have lived it as decades go by. That's why AIWFCIY is so important. AIWFCIY is bigger than Mariah herself. I doubt "I Will Always Love You", "My Heart Will On" and "Hero" will be a thing a hundred years from now. By then, she'll probably be the only diva of the past being played at Christmas time and her voice will make some people curious about her life and music. (Friday 29 September 2023; 17:12)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,603) by Bobby A from United States Touch My Body had a resurgence this year on TikTok. It's A Wrap garnered some Spotify plays and an EP release because of TikTok. Fantasy saw a resurgence because of Bradley Cooper's Free Guy movie. The Roof saw a resurgence because of her duet with Brandy for MC's Masterclass segment and the 25th Anniversary of Butterfly. The youngins are getting to know Mariah because of TikTok and movies. (Friday 29 September 2023; 05:08) this is a reply to message 103,599

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,599) by Andrew from the UK "She keeps resurging with old songs" - pray, how do you find 'resurging' and with what "old songs" is this happening? Actual information on each one, when and by what means would be helpful for people to look up. (Friday 29 September 2023; 01:19)

All I've Ever Wanted (103,602) by Bobby A from United States Doesn't it remind you of how Whitney sings Saving All My Love? You feel what these women are feeling for their man. (Friday 29 September 2023; 03:23) this is a reply to message 103,600

All I've Ever Wanted (103,600) by Andrew from the UK As much as I love Music Box 30 - it has only led me to fall back in love with All I've Ever Wanted. It is somewhat odd that this never became a big ballad single, far better than any Whitney output as it is. (Friday 29 September 2023; 01:23)

Random post - SZA (103,601) by Bobby A from United States SZA is the real deal, Terna. I love her playful decriptive lyrics that have me laughing and rooting for her at the same time. (Friday 29 September 2023; 03:20) this is a reply to message 103,598

Random post - SZA (103,598) by Terna from Nigeria I must say I'm impressed with her songwriting so far out of all the new girls, she does stand out and has an uncanny ability for storytelling, that extra something that sets her apart from the rest. Her second album is surprisingly stronger than the first and that's saying a lot because that album was a smash. "Good Days" was my most played song according to Spotify last year (2022), and I know it's still gonna be at least top 5 this year - it's that good. (Friday 29 September 2023; 00:44)

Whitney Houston (103,594) by Bobby A from United States I have been very nostalgic this week from MC's early ballads to Toni Braxton to now Whitney Houston. I have to say love Whitney's early ballads like All At Once, Didn't We Almost Have It All, For The Love Of You, You Give Good Love, Saving All My Love, and Where Do Broken Hearts Go. I would be filled with so much joy listening to quiet storm radio in the late 80s and here a Whitney Houston ballad come on. You felt the pain and emotion in the song that she was singing about. Interpreting the emotion in a song and singing it with such conviction was Whitney's other gift. RIP Whitney. (Thursday 28 September 2023; 02:23)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,590) by Bobby A from United States AIWFCIY will always be MC's greatest accomplishment. It will only get bigger from the previous year. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 16:21) this is a reply to message 103,589

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,589) by Edward from USA To be honest, I don't really care about that anymore like I used to. That record will be broken eventually, especially now that anybody can debut at number one, first was Mariah, then Ariana and now Drake. What none of them has is a song like "AIWFCIY". The "OSD" record was more important to me. Once "All I Want for Christmas Is You" becomes the longest running number one single on Billboard, now, that one will be tough to break. If OSD took 16 year, that one will take decades. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 14:09)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,587) by Bobby A from United States The Lambs should be worry if he at his 17th number one by this time next year. His album For All The Dogs is due October 6th. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 10:45) this is a reply to message 103,582

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,582) by Randy from USA Should we be worried? We went through this a few years ago with Rihanna, but she has all but retired from music. Drake is cranking out songs and albums. I can definitely lob the Mariah criticism non fans give her at him. I can't name more than two of his number ones. He is tied with Madonna and ahead of Janet, Whitney and Stevie Wonder. I like Drake but his name does not belong in the same stratosphere with any of those four. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 04:33)

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