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Re: Trash (96,082) (96,095) by Edward from USA Bill, Aretha could still blow away any of those on stage that night at 55. If she hadn't had the power to hold up, she wouldn't have made the call. Celine Dion just gave it her all, and she didn't outsing Aretha. Now, let's fast-forward to a supposed 2025 Divas Live, the way things are with Mariah's voice, I doubt she would still be able to sing 10% of any of those powerful songs of hers like Aretha still could, and while group-singing and improvising, she wouldn't be able to use a backtrack. Do you really think, on a Mariah tribute she would made the call on a song like Emotions? Knowing her and her insecurities, hell the f no. Mariah's voice was drowned among the other voices, just like her voice was drowned on that duet with Patti LaBelle, and she really tried it. Now go and watch one of my favorite performances by Mariah, her duet live with Luther Vandross, a favorite of hers, Mariah totally outsang him, like she outsang Boyz II Men and virtually anybody she could while her voice was still capable. She couldn't outsing Whitney because she couldn't at that point. Unless she's cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, how is Celine singing with Aretha part of "The Meaning of Mariah Carey"? Didn't she take the path of least resistance bringing Celine on her memoirs instead of Eminem? Well, she knows better than that. (Sunday 11 October 2020; 01:37)

Re: Trash (96,071) (96,076) by Edward from USA If you put it in context, at that point Celine had been singing since she was 14, releasing albums in English and French, and she was more popular than Mariah at that point in time, she was also touring way more than Mariah in both languages, and still her voice was in pristine condition that night, no excuses. She didn't jump out of nowhere, Aretha made the call. Mariah bringing that moment to her memoirs makes her look bitter. And when she talked about Luis Miguel, a romance that lasted two year, in which she looked very much in love and radiant, was just to somehow make him look bad or even racist. I wish she hadn't said anything about him at all. The memoirs has many touching and fun moments, but Mariah really threw everybody under the bus on it and she doesn't take responsibility for anything at all. (Saturday 10 October 2020; 15:23)

Randy (96,061) by Edward from USA So sad Randy didn't love not even one song from "The Rarities". I think the album is great and a gift for those of us who lived through and can appreciate such great artistry and musicianship. I don't buy CD's anymore, but this one I had to have for the nostalgia. When I unwrapped it, I was catapulted back to mid 90's. I think TR are a high note in her career. She could retire now if she wanted too. I wouldn't blame her. (Friday 9 October 2020; 19:58)

Re: Firecracker vs Candy WWHL (96,054) (96,059) by Edward from USA Like Mariah hated Hero and now she loves it. Coming from her is understandable. (Friday 9 October 2020; 19:38)

Celine and other BS (96,056) by Edward from USA I just don't know how Celine has anything to do with "The Meaning of Mariah Carey" while Eminem, whom she recorded a couple of songs and a video about, is irrelevant. Luis Miguel was also brought in and then again she had to say he didn't see her as black to fit in her narrative of how black she is now. Well, that one drop bullshit some white men made up to negate anything black is pure bullshit, and I've only heard of it here in the US. Nothing wrong with being black or white, and nothing wrong with being mixed or multiracial either. Mariah is a mixed woman, she's black and white, period. (Friday 9 October 2020; 19:05)

Re: Swan song (96,026) (96,034) by Edward from USA Wow Randy. I can't help but feel a sense of loss. You've been part of this dysfunctional family for a long long time, and I'm sad to see you go. (Friday 9 October 2020; 03:05)

Re: Fave five The Rarities songs (96,000) (96,019) by Edward from USA 1. One Night 2. Loverboy (Stolen Sample) 3. Out Here On My Own 4. Here We Go Around Again 5. Mesmerized I like "I Pray", but it's more of the same and kind of short. I can see why it wasn't part of any project back then. Definitely a song for a kid like then Paul to sing. Replacing "Loverboy (Candy)" with "Loverboy (Original Version)", and "Twister" with "Out Here On My Own", Glitter sounds complete to me. (Thursday 8 October 2020; 04:36)

Loverboy (95,966) by Edward from USA Loverboy is simply brilliant. Mariah's vocals are smoother and better than the one released, and that beat, lore have mercy. It would've definitely hit #1 back then. I'm so glad we finally got to listen to it. Now I understand more than ever Mariah's rage towards Tommy and Jennifer, it was pure evil sabotage. The Rarities sounds like any other Mariah album in the 90's. It's just great, with at least 4 potential singles. I thought I would replace some tracks and skip others, but I have listened to it non-skip ever since I got it. "One Night" is my favorite, followed by "Loverboy" and "Mesmerized". The sequencing with "DYTOM", "EFA" and "SA" makes perfect sense, it gives cohesiveness to the album, rather than a bunch of disjointed tracks thrown in together. The best gift so far this shitty year. (Sunday 4 October 2020; 17:51)

One Night (95,960) by Edward from USA Am I the only one in love with "One Night"? It has single potential written all over it, even now. Love the sample on "Mesmerized", I think she picked "Meteorite" over it. I think there's going to be a Rarities 2. I'm pretty sure that Mariah recorded over 20 or more tracks for each album in the 90's. I suspect there's going to be a new album next year. (Sunday 4 October 2020; 15:28)

Butterfly (95,891) by Edward from USA Oh wow, now it all makes sense. I can't wait to finish with the audiobook to listen to Butterfly with a new found appreciation for it. I can't believe Mariah went to my country for a express divorce from Tommy. Lol. (Thursday 1 October 2020; 15:25)

Audiobook (95,854) by Edward from USA I pre-ordered the ebook and the audio-book, but the e-book became available first at midnight. I read for an hour and eventually went to sleep. The audio-book was already available when I woke up. I got ready for work and on my way out started listening from the beginning. Oh wow. Mariah sounds as if she were telling you a story rather than reading a book, with singing, laughs, and all the different emotions in her voice asshe goes through it. You have to listen to her tell you about her times with her father, hilarious. I'll keep on listening later today. (Tuesday 29 September 2020; 15:56)

Re: The Rarities - first week sales (95,851) (95,852) by Edward from USA Happy Birthday. I hope it's not too cold in Norway. (Tuesday 29 September 2020; 14:21)

Re: OMFG (95,834) (95,837) by Edward from USA Her version is epic. (Monday 28 September 2020; 16:56)

Re: Cool On You (95,799) (95,804) by Edward from USA If it's way better than the bonus tracks on international releases of E=MC2, I can't wait to listen to it. From TEOM on, bonus tracks on international releases were awful. I can't stand "Sprung" or "Secret Love", so annoying. I think Mariah is going to continue with "The Rarities" series, I'm pretty sure she has many other hidden gems. I was hoping for "Kick Rocks", well, maybe next year. So great she can serve these tracks to us herself and not someone else after she's gone. (Sunday 27 September 2020; 19:25)

Re: Mariah approved spoilers (95,785) (95,787) by Edward from USA I must admit I have sinned, I watched the interview, and it was sad, but great interview nonetheless. There are some spoilers, but not enough to ruin the book, just enough to keep us salivating. But I refuse to sin again by listening to any of the snippets, that I won't do. Even if I have to tide myself to a pole, I won't. Reading how many of you think the snippets sound amazing, it's very tempting. (Sunday 27 September 2020; 01:13)

Re: Mariah approved spoilers (95,777) (95,780) by Edward from USA Bill is a life ruiner, he ruins people's lives. I haven't listened to any of the snippets. I want it to feel like when I was 3 and the Butterfly album came out. (Saturday 26 September 2020; 18:34)

Re: The Oprah Conversation (95,758) (95,761) by Edward from USA I was debating whether to pre-order the physical book or the audio-book, but finally went for the audio-book. As much as I love having a tangible book in my hands, I rather listen to Mariah read to me whatever she's gone through. I got my over-ear headphones ready for the experience. I'll start listening to it from September 29 to October 2. Once I'm done, I'll unwrap "The Rarities" CD, and listen to CD-1 until my neighbors' weaves, wigs, and toupees fry on their heads. If there's a knock on the door with a complain, I'll comply but I'll play GTFO to culminate the evening. The next day, I'll obliterate the tracks I don't like and add "Don't Play That Song", "Do You Know Where You're Going To", "Thank God I Found You (Make It Last Remix)", "Right to Dream", "Help Me Make It" and "Almost Home". If "Slipping Away", "Everything Fades Away" and "Do You Think of Me" are decent enough to be on the album, why leave "Do You Know Where You're Going To" out? I can't wait. (Saturday 26 September 2020; 01:10)

Re: Social media (95,733) (95,735) by Edward from USA It's easy. Just post here which social media you want to share followed by your user name, password. That way you don't have to make your account public. These days that's dangerous. (Thursday 24 September 2020; 21:13)

Re: Just days away (95,717) (95,722) by Edward from USA You are not alone, you are here with me. (Thursday 24 September 2020; 15:21)

Snippets (95,698) by Edward from USA Those who had the chance to hear snippets of the rarities that were temporarily online, why do you think? I have a feeling that "I Pray" is going to be a favorite. (Wednesday 23 September 2020; 00:58)

Re: Happy and sad (95,647) (95,649) by Edward from USA Randy's Theme = Right to Dream. I thought you already knew that, lol. And yes, "Help Me Make It" and "Right to Dream" will be part of my rearrange "The Rarities" album when I get it. I have a feeling I'll be getting rid off "Save The Day" and "Close My Eyes", only if the latter was recorded in 2020. I was also hoping for a studio version of "Lullaby of Birdland", but I can't complain. What a difference between "OHOMO" and "STD". I can't wait to hear "She Pray". (Saturday 19 September 2020; 16:25)

Re: Play count (95,628) (95,635) by Edward from USA Out goes the free shipping and Target Special Edition. (Saturday 19 September 2020; 00:55)

Happy and sad (95,631) by Edward from USA I love Mariah's rendition of OHOMO. Definitely reminds me of her cover of "Help Me Make It". I hope she has many of these type of vocals in the vault. I'm sad because this song is a reminder of the current state of her voice. I love Caution, but missed the belting, and nuances in her voice of years past. In my mind I'm already placing "Help Me Make It" and "Randy's Theme" in my own version of "The Rarities". (Friday 18 September 2020; 23:29)

Re: Play count (95,627) (95,630) by Edward from USA Bill loves Mariah so much that he was listening to OHOMO on his six computers, his tablet and his personal and work cellphones all at once. He was also counting all Robert-Anthony's devices. So, yes, it's possible. (Friday 18 September 2020; 23:18)

Re: Out Here On My Own (95,594) (95,598) by Edward from USA For how long have you been posting here? That's the nice side of Andrew, sarcastically nice, but nice. Enjoy it. And put your pic back, Robert-Anthony is about to go crazy. He's about to take the free shipping off the table. (Friday 18 September 2020; 03:52)

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