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For The Record (102,426) by Brad from USA

Whenever I hear this phrase used around me, "For the record", I always sing it back to the person and add "you oughta know". This is such a personal point of reference for me. No one understands what I am doing when I do that, but at this point in life I feel I have earned the right to do that. Needless to say, I have always loved this song.

(Thursday 30 March 2023; 21:51)


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Album delay (102,425) by Bobby A from United States

We will know at the Lovers and Friends and L.A. Pride Fest performances if we are going to get a new album this year. If she sings Fantasy/Big Energy Remix and ABMB and no new songs, then we are not getting a new album this year. MC must be heartbroken about the deterioration of her voice.
(Thursday 30 March 2023; 19:21)


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Will the real MC please stand up (102,424) by T from USA

I think both Mariah and MC are the real Ms. Carey. Obviously she was more focused at the beginning of her career but she also had something to prove. She was also handled in a certain way. I remember at the beginning she was only allowed to go on talk shows to sing, not talk. Because I think the machine was hiding the fact that she has anxiety but also were scared of her immature qualities to shine through. Her eternally 12 self. Now it's all her all the time. She lost the sweet innocent quality but that will happen after being jaded for 33 years now. Prisoner and Up Out My Face are not that different. The co-producer certainly has an impact on each song. Also, with the changes in her voice she had to compensate, it was also around the time that popular music was Britney, Christina, Spice Girls and Madonna. So a change was needed. She briefly returned to the old Mariah with Charmbracelet in 2002 but didn't have the voice on the record to back it up. The writing was top notch however. After the emancipation there was no going back. I think there are many sides to Mariah and all of them are real for her.
(Thursday 30 March 2023; 14:04)

Album delay (102,423) by T from USA

Does anyone else get the feeling that all these projects in the works that never see the light of day is really because she's stalling? I wonder if her voice is too far gone? Back in the 90's Mariah could bang out an album every year. Or could it be that she is scared of the commercial performance which is freezing her from putting anything out? She's been talking about the same three projects now for three years since 2020, and it's obvious nothing is coming this year. So that means it will be four years since we first heard about SUD or TBL. And next year will be six years since her last studio album. I personally don't mind if Caution is her last album, as it is that good, knowing full well that her next real studio album will probably be her last.
(Thursday 30 March 2023; 13:54)

For The Record (102,422) by Lainsky from Philippines

Yap, ditto. I totally agree that it's very Mariah but sounds new at the same time. I wish it was released and went to No. 1 too. It's too beautiful to be an album filler. A gem lost in mishandling the E=MC2 singles.
(Thursday 30 March 2023; 04:21)


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For The Record (102,421) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Yes, it's so good. How I love this song from the beginning. It has the typical Mariah sound but also something new. In my fantasy it's a number one.

(Wednesday 29 March 2023; 20:17)


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For The Record (102,420) by Bobby A from United States

I had forgotten how good this song was to the ear. It doesn't sound like a BMC production.
(Wednesday 29 March 2023; 18:27)

Observation (102,419) by Lady B from USA

Many people on this board who post negative things about Mariah like to hid behind they "care" and are "fans", but are being "honest" and sometimes that means tough love. I'm on record as saying I think that's largely malarky, and they snidely deride me when I say that, But for a "fan board" very few folks wished her Happy Anniversary, and none of the regular critics. Indeed, plenty of posts before and after, but very few on the day of. Compare that to other fan boards of other artists, which have a higher percentage of posters who are actual, well fans.
(Wednesday 29 March 2023; 16:09)

Mariah vs MC (102,418) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Great post and thoughts of you Jamie. I often think who is the real Mariah? For me it's the one during the early years too. A smart, sweet woman with an outstanding charisma, a little shy with a good sense of humour. That was her, no matter if she liked the clothes or not, she was natural. Even the first little diva antics were lovable. Later especially after 2001 the "diva thing" seemed more like a masquerade to protect herself. Of course everyone can act sometimes, some more, some less. But the sparkle on the eyes, a real smile says so much more. That's real.

(Wednesday 29 March 2023; 14:21)


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Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,417) by Edward from USA

Wow, I was just about to post about that. We need it like yesterday.
(Wednesday 29 March 2023; 02:38)


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Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,416) by TJ from Norway

I just want the other version of All in Your Mind. She should give it to us.

(Tuesday 28 March 2023; 20:23)


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Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,415) by Edward from USA

The Rarities 2 should have new previously unreleased material. These peformances are good and all, but that's about it. Mariah released a few gems on The Rarities she had kept hidden from us, we need more of recordings from the Daydream and the Music Box eras.
(Tuesday 28 March 2023; 17:20)


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Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,414) by MC1989 from Spain

This is beyond [amazing]. I hope Mariah puts [the demo tape] out someday, with all these fantastic rarities. What a voice. That [epic] ending.

(Tuesday 28 March 2023; 10:39)

Vanishing live in Sydney (Butterfly Tour) (102,413) by MC1989 from Spain

I meant "we" need this on The Rarities 2.
(Tuesday 28 March 2023; 09:33)


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Vanishing live in Sydney (Butterfly Tour) (102,412) by MC1989 from Spain

I cried listening to this. Here's the one and only Mariah Carey. Se need this on The Rarities 2. Happy Anniversary.

(Tuesday 28 March 2023; 01:52)

"My All" (Sydney 1998) (102,411) by MC1989 from Spain

Literally amazing. Her tone is unmatchable.
(Tuesday 28 March 2023; 01:49)


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Happy Anniversary (102,410) by Tameka walker from United states

I would like to wish the one and only Mariah Carey a happy anniversary. You are a true inspiration to so many. I am patiently waiting on new music from you I love you and that extraordinary voice you have and you are a musical genius love you and will be on the lookout for new music.

(Tuesday 28 March 2023; 00:31)

Happy Anniversary (102,409) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Happy Anniversary Mimi. We love you, we appreciate you.
(Monday 27 March 2023; 23:28)

Happy anniversary (102,408) by Billy from Greece

Love only.

(Monday 27 March 2023; 21:51)

"My All" (Sydney 1998) (102,407) by Billy from Greece

Here's the whole performance. So gorgeous, so mesmerizing, so captivating.
(Monday 27 March 2023; 19:50)

Happy anniversary (102,406) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Happy Anniversary/Birthday Mariah. I wish you all the best from my deepest heart. A lot of luck, health and happiness.

I'm listening to the Daydream tour right now, I forget about the world and problems while listening. So thankful for the beautiful, magical music by the one and only miss Mariah Carey.

(Monday 27 March 2023; 18:36)


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Biggest non #1 hit after 33 years (102,405) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Yes, "Can't let go" is wonderful. One of her best songs for sure. The intro, the power and softness of her voice. I love "Can't let go". It really should have been a number one back then.
(Monday 27 March 2023; 17:55)


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Mariah vs MC (102,404) by Warren from Trinidad & Tobago

Hey Jamie. My thoughts are that Mariah was just being Mariah for the first part of her career. Finding the balance between what she wanted and what she was told to do. Then as with any rebellion she went totally opposite. Personally as most lambs, I prefer Mariah performances but MC delivers much better albums. There are a few skips on her earlier work for me. And now that fame and trying to remain relevant, together with Peter Pan syndrome she's trying too hard to make music she thinks will be popular vs music that is actually good. She just wants that next hit. It's the cost of the immense success she's had, so I think that's why she leans so hard into Christmas, because she knows she will always be #1 in that genre.
(Monday 27 March 2023; 16:25)


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Happy anniversary (102,403) by Lady B from USA

Here's hoping you're celebrating with loved ones and friends, and that this year is filled with happiness, love and health. Happy Anniversary.
(Monday 27 March 2023; 07:50)

Biggest non #1 hit after 33 years (102,402) by Stacey from USA

For me it's Can't Let Go. Still irks me Sony caused that song to stall at #2 by pulling it off the shelves. Such a hauntingly beautiful melody.

(Monday 27 March 2023; 04:24)


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