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Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,385) by Bill from the UK Yes, I still have my collection. Well, I had to sell a large portion of it "when times got rough", but I maintained what I always called my "core" collection, which was all her UK cassettes, CDs, promos and vinyl, all her Euro Maxi CDs, anything with something unique to it (picture sleeve, picture disc, special remix not found elsewhere). Now that almost everything is available digitally, it stays nicely preserved in its box, but occasionally on rainy days I take it out and spend the day with it. Digital will never beat physical. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 21:34) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,384) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I have all her albums on cd, plenty physical singles, have quite a few of her albums on vinyl and also all the singles from TEOM on vinyl. My rearest item is AYNAF C+C Music Factory remixes on four vinyls wich is a UK Dj exlusive edition, got it from the Norwegian music journalist Per Sundes who I knew many years ago, he worked at the National Broadcaster in Norway, NrK, and took them from the archives and gave it to me. I also have a dvd with Mariah's Tokyo Dome concert in 1996 before it was ever released commercially, it's printed on a blank dvd with the set list written in handwriting. NrK was supposed to broadcast it, but they never did, and now I own the recording. NrK didn't know anything about this, so it's our little secret. And I also have all the concerts Mariah has released on dvd. I will never get rid of any of the physical items (Thursday 13 November 2025; 21:00) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,383) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes to hear her original demo is on my list too. I have a physical collection with a sound system and I love it. I'm a typical collector and 90ies kid. I also have a portable cd-player (a new one) mostly for the home. I was happy that Amazon still sells them. The mp3 player is often played for sports or the household work. Lol. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 18:42) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,382) by Zachariah from Croatia Every single album except HFIA as a cassette and as a cd in three copies - one was for my old car (new cars don't have a cd player anymore so I didn't bought the third copy), one for my holiday house on the Croatian coast and one at home playing on a cd player that I had to buy as well since the old one stopped working. Posters signed by her are numerous. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 18:40) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06) this is a reply to message 112,380

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,380) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely. Plus her look, it's almost too much, that someone can look like Mariah and has the voice, talent and her early charisma/aura. A combination which is very rare, unique. When I saw the pic of the demo tape, I though it's like the "holy grail" of pop music. It's music history. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 15:08)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,380) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely. Plus her look, it's almost too much, that someone can look like Mariah and has the voice, talent and her early charisma/aura. A combination which is very rare, unique. When I saw the pic of the demo tape, I though it's like the "holy grail" of pop music. It's music history. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 15:08) this is a reply to message 112,373

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,373) by jaker20 from US This is a real piece of history. It really shows how Mariah's break out is like no other. He said: "She writes like Madonna and sings like Whitney, I've discovered gold" is how he described her and he was mind-blown. This is why there will never be another Mariah. There will be a lot of great voices, and lot of great lyrics, but there will never be another one who mixed the two in a way she has. I love how the comments are saying "give it back to her". (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 18:28)

Nothing is Impossible (112,379) by Lainsky from Philippines I completely agree. "In Your Feelings" has the potential to be a hit if it gets a good music video and enough promotion. Who knows? It could become another No. 1 after the Christmas season. Mariah and her team should capitalize on her Christmas hits by promoting "HFIA". The album and singles are too good to be overlooked by the general public. She could even release a deluxe edition with a few new songs, similar to what she has done in the past. I know that streaming plays a significant role in today’s charts, so she might want to consider how this strategy could help "IYF" and other singles from the album become hits. It's disappointing that "HFIA" seems to be struggling right now, as I had hoped it could provide her with another No. 1 song or at least a few top ten hits. Only fans from the '90s, who remember her long-standing success on the Billboard charts, can truly resonate with my feelings about this. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 04:02) this is a reply to message 112,370

Nothing is Impossible (112,370) by jaker20 from US While I love that song, In Your Feelings is what they should support and do a video. It seems to be taking off on the radio, and that's without promo. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:15)

Alzheimer's (112,378) by Bobby A from United States I miss one day not posting and someone said that he or she was taking a break. Lol. I am back today. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 01:15) this is a reply to message 112,375

Alzheimer's (112,375) by Edward from USA He was taking a break from his previous name. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 23:57)

Alzheimer's (112,377) by Lambi from USA The shame from the self-inflicted obliteration while using Libra Lamb is too much to bear, he now needs everyone to forget that's him. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 00:29) this is a reply to message 112,375

Alzheimer's (112,375) by Edward from USA He was taking a break from his previous name. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 23:57)

Another #1 (112,376) by Lambi from USA I mean they also slashed out learning music in public school around late 70's and 80's. Generally speaking, the next generations aren't as musically inclined. However though, I think if you're born with it, you're going to naturally gravitate towards it. Aretha and Whitney got to advance early because of the discipline it required to take center stage on church, you genuinely had to be excellent and anointed. Mariah was really blessed to have a mother she constantly heard practice day in and day out and so her ears were subconsciously trained really early. Pat also exposed her around jazz musicians that catapulted her improvisation skills to the extremes. We still have some singers that are obviously gifted. Ariana was really the last good pop vocalist for me. There's also Liamani that's still very young, but I'm assuming she's gearing up for a music career pretty soon. MC had already handpicked her to do a Mariah tribute before, which I'd say was a great choice. Lil homegirl definitely delivered. (Thursday 13 November 2025; 00:17) this is a reply to message 112,371

Another #1 (112,371) by jaker20 from US There's a lot of artist that can sing, it's just this era does not appreciate it anymore and have a negative perception of them. Especially the power vocals style of singing. Singing competitions and social media made that genre ubiquitous, you see influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers and have stunning voices but are not even in the industry and don't even want to make money off their talent. It's devalued the style. So Mariah and other industry talents are grouped with that perception. She has an image issue. I think the last real vocalist who was big in pop is Adele and even she does not sound like she used to, nor seems to have interest in making more records. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:27)

Alzheimer's (112,375) by Edward from USA He was taking a break from his previous name. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 23:57) this is a reply to message 112,374

Alzheimer's (112,374) by Bill from the UK I thought you were taking a break. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 20:38)

Alzheimer's (112,374) by Bill from the UK I thought you were taking a break. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 20:38) this is a reply to message 112,358

Alzheimer's (112,358) by Anonymous from USA I know you said you're not a writer but I beg to differ. Your imagination goes wild with speculation. I think you've got true potential. Very promising. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 01:56)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,373) by jaker20 from US This is a real piece of history. It really shows how Mariah's break out is like no other. He said: "She writes like Madonna and sings like Whitney, I've discovered gold" is how he described her and he was mind-blown. This is why there will never be another Mariah. There will be a lot of great voices, and lot of great lyrics, but there will never be another one who mixed the two in a way she has. I love how the comments are saying "give it back to her". (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 18:28) this is a reply to message 112,372

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,372) by BFF from United States I 100 percent think that this is what will happen. Mariah will definitely see the news about the auction and will surely be able to outbid anyone in the process. She has spoken at length about how she believes her demos were superior to what ended up on the debut album. This would be an incredible opportunity to once and for all silence the people who claim that she would have not been successful without Tommy. After watching Arthur Baker's video, I am interested to know about the other seven songs that he didn't listen to. I wonder how many songs from the demo ended up on the album. Surely there is something on there we haven't heard. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 17:10)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,372) by BFF from United States I 100 percent think that this is what will happen. Mariah will definitely see the news about the auction and will surely be able to outbid anyone in the process. She has spoken at length about how she believes her demos were superior to what ended up on the debut album. This would be an incredible opportunity to once and for all silence the people who claim that she would have not been successful without Tommy. After watching Arthur Baker's video, I am interested to know about the other seven songs that he didn't listen to. I wonder how many songs from the demo ended up on the album. Surely there is something on there we haven't heard. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 17:10) this is a reply to message 112,363

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,363) by Bill from the UK Wow. I hope Mariah bids and wins the auction and then releases this gem for us all to enjoy. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 08:34)

Another #1 (112,371) by jaker20 from US There's a lot of artist that can sing, it's just this era does not appreciate it anymore and have a negative perception of them. Especially the power vocals style of singing. Singing competitions and social media made that genre ubiquitous, you see influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers and have stunning voices but are not even in the industry and don't even want to make money off their talent. It's devalued the style. So Mariah and other industry talents are grouped with that perception. She has an image issue. I think the last real vocalist who was big in pop is Adele and even she does not sound like she used to, nor seems to have interest in making more records. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:27) this is a reply to message 112,342

Another #1 (112,342) by Lambi from USA Honestly it's kind of sad the new girls can't really sing. We still have Beyoncé and Ariana somewhat holding it down but these Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo types truly don't hold a candle to the 1990-2005 pop girlies. I miss when Mariah, Whitney, Celine all just took turns at being number one. The Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson era was also such a time. (Tuesday 11 November 2025; 10:59)

Nothing is Impossible (112,370) by jaker20 from US While I love that song, In Your Feelings is what they should support and do a video. It seems to be taking off on the radio, and that's without promo. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:15) this is a reply to message 112,356

Nothing is Impossible (112,356) by Dove from United States I'm listening to NII right now since a lot of people say it should have been a single. I do really like it but the start doesn't immediately capture my attention. That's why I don't think it would have been the best option for radio or playlists. If it popped up on a playlist for me, and I wasn't already a Mariah fan, I would skip to the next song. I like it for a movie because you're kind of forced to listen to the whole thing that way, or at least a longer part of it. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 01:50)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,369) by jaker20 from US Oh I didn't see its on the actual article, I thought it usually shows up on the page. Shezz's posted a video and it's incorrect and that's what I saw first lol. [Webmaster: The video Shezz posted is not incorrect. He was talking about the same demo tape auction, not Mariah's demo tape.] (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:13) this is a reply to message 112,367

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,367) by jaker20 from US You all have to watch the video straight from the guy. Webmaster you can edit the article, it's right her. [Webmaster: Why should I edit the article? I already posted a link to the video.] It's even better. Very fascinating. It is literally like the guy saw the future that Mariah will explode. And that's exactly how it turned out, the public has not seen anything like her before. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 14:33)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,368) by jaker20 from US Shezz, that is not the same demo tape. That's What's Love Got To Do With It. This is the right video. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:09)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,367) by jaker20 from US You all have to watch the video straight from the guy. Webmaster you can edit the article, it's right her. [Webmaster: Why should I edit the article? I already posted a link to the video.] It's even better. Very fascinating. It is literally like the guy saw the future that Mariah will explode. And that's exactly how it turned out, the public has not seen anything like her before. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 14:33) this is a reply to message 112,363

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,363) by Bill from the UK Wow. I hope Mariah bids and wins the auction and then releases this gem for us all to enjoy. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 08:34)

HFIA review (112,366) by Zachariah from Croatia Such a great song, my favorite from the album. I would love a video for it. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 11:22) this is a reply to message 112,357

HFIA review (112,357) by Lambi from USA Nothing Is Impossible is melodically amazing, definitely something that will stand out in the Adult Contemporary arena today. People still love ballads. The only thing that I felt missed the mark is her vocal cords sounding a bit dry during the belting of the climax. I do know meds heavily dry out the voice so I should just be grateful she took the time to write such a beautiful song. The reverse of it though, is her lower register sounding hauntingly gorgeous and hitting the spot completely, perfect key choice, it truly is where the song is at emotionally. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 01:55)

Alzheimer's (112,365) by Lambi from USA Thanks Edward, but correction: Libra lamb is the one who said he wants to take a break, not me. He changed his name to "Lambi needs a dictionary" to fully troll, but it just further proves my point that he is fundamentally broken. I hope that this short break heals him. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 11:18) this is a reply to message 112,355

Alzheimer's (112,355) by Edward from USA I didn't realize your break would be so ephemeral. Welcome back. And you have to admit, "Lambi needs a dictionary" is funny as hell. But your lines about his growth being stunted in middle school and him being left obliterated by some gang on here had me crying. I'm still laughing. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 01:48)

Alzheimer's (112,364) by Lambi from USA You got your lambs mixed up. Dove is the one that said, "I'm not a writer." She said that right after you threw a bunch of synonyms at her, for the word bleak. Next time, make sure you're aiming at the right target before you pull the trigger. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 11:08) this is a reply to message 112,358

Alzheimer's (112,358) by Anonymous from USA I know you said you're not a writer but I beg to differ. Your imagination goes wild with speculation. I think you've got true potential. Very promising. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 01:56)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,363) by Bill from the UK Wow. I hope Mariah bids and wins the auction and then releases this gem for us all to enjoy. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 08:34)

It's coming (112,362) by Zachariah from Croatia Wow, already at #31? That is great news. Record will be broken this year for sure. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 06:32) this is a reply to message 112,346

It's coming (112,346) by Edward from USA It's official, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has re-entered the Billbaord Hot 100 at #31. (Tuesday 11 November 2025; 20:18)

Release the demo this Friday (112,361) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia By doing that, Mariah can beat them from making profits out of her work. People and fans will not bother about that auction and will go straight online to listen to the demo. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 05:54)

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