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About Bill from the UK: I love Mariah more than you do. London Daydream Tour Attendee.

Re: Great documentary (94,422) (94,426) by Bill from the UK Just watched, specifically the timings you called out, and no. Sorry. You're seeing things that aren't there my friend. (Monday 22 June 2020; 18:00)

Re: Great documentary (94,411) (94,417) by Bill from the UK Until Mariah's book comes out and she slams Whitney in regards to the Oscar performance, I'm maintaining my view that this so-called embarrassing shady performance is nothing more than fabricated nonsense. I have just watched it, having seen it many times, and no, Whitney didn't sing any of Mariah's lines. That's a fact. If I'm wrong, point out to me the time in the performance where she does this. If people are het up over the bridge and the "resilient voice" line, well, that was Whitney's part in the original recording so Mariah did the right thing to stop singing and let Whitney have that part. She looks across and smiles in what I perceive to be a smile of acknowledgement and good nature and appreciation. We can't help the fact Whitney naturally had more volume than Mariah when singing. She's always been a belter. Blame the sound engineer for not doing the levels correctly on their microphones. (Sunday 21 June 2020; 11:32)

Re: What will Mariah be remembered for? (94,396) (94,399) by Bill from the UK Hard to say when she hopefully has many, many years ahead of her to keep adding to her huge list of accomplishments. AIWFCIY is of course her lasting legacy in terms of perennial popularity, and rightly so. But she also pioneered an entire genre with the Fantasy remix, arguably the most important recording of her career. As well as that, she ushered in a whole new melismatic singing style for the next generation with Vision of Love. I also think Hero will be an airplay mainstay on adult contemporary stations for as long as radio remains around. I really don't think a song as universally lauded as AIWFCIY is a bad thing to be remembered for. I could write a thesis about that song, and I'm sure someone will at some point. It really is a perfect song. (Wednesday 17 June 2020; 22:29)

Re: Honey (94,389) (94,391) by Bill from the UK You misspelt Fantasy. (Tuesday 16 June 2020; 19:45)

Re: Ranking the number 1s (94,382) (94,387) by Bill from the UK I've never been that enamored with Honey. It's okay, but always been a bit mediocre and I group it with Babydoll in terms of Butterfly tracks and what I could live without. At first listen I was massively underwhelmed, especially following the perfection of Daydream. I think it's one of her worst-sung songs, very nasally and raspy and disjointed. The video is better than the song by miles. Touch My Body was fun and unique and a little bit different from the norm. I loved the video, and still do. I get where Honey sits in terms of it being the launching pad for New Mariah, and why so many love it, but it was as if Classic Mariah was killed off with a dull, rusty, blunt blade. (Monday 15 June 2020; 16:47)

Emotions LP (94,381) by Bill from the UK So after five years of saving, I was finally able to purchase a Technics turntable, which I have been after for years. Lots of sideswipes along the way with emergency bills and whatnot, but it's with me now. I enjoy the "experience" of vinyl. The nice big artwork, the lyric sheets, the fact you have to pay attention to it etc., and often thought went into how each side opened and closed etc. I've been spinning Mariah's albums on it, through a very good hi-fi system I have (Ruark R5), and I must say, there is definitely something to vinyl sounding "better", in spite of the pops and clicks. I cleaned all her records with special formula and special wipes to clear out the dust in the grooves, and they honestly sound brilliant. The Emotions album in particular, sounds wonderful. The best I've ever heard it. The output into the hi-fi system, using the Technics turntable, it sounds beautiful. I have had this album since the 90s and, although I have always enjoyed it and have listened to it thousands of times, I heard new things this time round. There are so many percussion lines on To Be Around You, Til the End of Time is like an experience all by itself, and there is do much going on in Can't Let Go and the other ballads. Same goes for the debut, Alone In Love was like a whole new experience, could clearly hear the whistle that's buried way in the mix at the climax as well. Fantastic. I'm so pleased and it was worth the five year wait lol. (Sunday 14 June 2020; 15:20)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey's no. 1 singles ranked (94,372) (94,375) by Bill from the UK I've read and re-read the list but can't see how he got to 19 without Dreamlover hah. I must be missing something glaringly obvious. Seen it. Fantasy twice. (Saturday 13 June 2020; 19:02)

Ranking the number 1s (94,365) by Bill from the UK I included the UK number ones. 21. Against All Odds 20. Thank God I Found You 19. I Don't Wanna Cry 18. Don't Forget About Us 17. Someday 16. Honey 15. Touch My Body 14. Love Takes Time 13. Heartbreaker 12. I'll Be There 11. One Sweet Day 10. We Belong Together 9. Dreamlover 8. Emotions 7. Hero 6. Without You 5. My All 4. Always Be My Baby 3. Fantasy 2. Vision of Love 1. All I Want for Christmas Is You (Friday 12 June 2020; 21:08)

Re: Must see video (94,355) (94,359) by Bill from the UK Great video, though she seemed pretty pissed when she was called "Maria" haha. (Thursday 11 June 2020; 11:16)

Re: Article: Mariah crashes "Schitt's Creek" performance of "Hero" (94,349) (94,350) by Bill from the UK Ah it may have been, I was viewing it on an old old old iPhone so wasn't the biggest screen and best resolution. (Tuesday 9 June 2020; 20:14)

Re: Article: Mariah crashes "Schitt's Creek" performance of "Hero" (94,326) (94,346) by Bill from the UK This was lovely. I'm unsure if it was the lighting or the lack of being able to have her hair done, but Mariah's hair seemed to have a tint of grey to it? Did anyone else think that? I love grey hair so much, and I must say, Mariah would look incredible with it. What a great image that would be, so graceful and elegant. But might have been the lighting so I may be getting ahead of myself. I also liked the fact she had a pic of her and Nick on the shelf. (Monday 8 June 2020; 23:16)

Re: Migrate (94,342) (94,345) by Bill from the UK Indeed. For if there is anyone out there like me who would rather use this message board as an escape from current events and instead talk about boring Mariah stuff, I present to you: My favourite underrated remixes. I love many of Mariah's remixes, especially the re-sung ones. She's done so many, often some really good ones get forgotten in the wake of the juggernauts like Dreamlover Def Club, Fantasy with ODB and Heartbreaker/Lonely. 1. Dreamlover (Bam Jam Soul) 2. Never Forget You (Extended Mix) 3. Anytime You Need a Friend (Soul Convention Remix) 4. Joy to the World (Celebration Mix) 5. Fantasy (Sweet Dub Mix) 6. One Sweet Day (Chucky's Remix) 7. Underneath the Stars (Drifting Remix) 8. Butterfly (Classic Bossa Nova) 9. Do You Know Where You're Going to (Mahogany Club Mix) 10. Loverboy (Dreamy Club of Love) (Monday 8 June 2020; 22:42)

Migrate (94,317) by Bill from the UK Migrate should have been a single. (Friday 5 June 2020; 22:59)

Re: What More Can I Give? (94,302) (94,307) by Bill from the UK Jade you always handle yourself with such grace and decorum. A class act indeed. Hope you're well. (Thursday 4 June 2020; 15:40)

Re: Ribbon and Licia (94,290) (94,293) by Bill from the UK Let's not forget Mariah's one hand now has twenty five fingers on it. (Wednesday 3 June 2020; 22:01)

Re: Producers / this_is_qhm (94,285) (94,287) by Bill from the UK Best me to it. (Wednesday 3 June 2020; 17:06)

Re: There's got to be a way live (94,248) (94,253) by Bill from the UK I know TGTBAW often gets overlooked, and at times mocked for its production etc., but it's incredible and shocking, how 30 years/a generation after it was written, we still find ourselves in the same world. (Saturday 30 May 2020; 22:38)

Re: Must see Glitter promo video (94,250) (94,252) by Bill from the UK I loved the part where she couldn't keep a straight face when listing the differences between Dice and Tommy haha. (Saturday 30 May 2020; 22:35)

Re: MIAMTEC platinum edition (94,237) (94,240) by Bill from the UK Skydiving is great, but I wish Almost Home made it onto MIAM. (Friday 29 May 2020; 23:22)

Re: TESMIAM (?) anniversary (94,234) (94,236) by Bill from the UK Not as long as Charmbracelet. Sometimes it feels like that album has a run time clocking in at four weeks. (Friday 29 May 2020; 16:54)

Re: Everything Fades Away (Remix) (94,219) (94,220) by Bill from the UK Haha. Oh my gosh I don't know where to begin. My mouth is agape. (Wednesday 27 May 2020; 12:58)

Re: Everything Fades Away (Remix) (94,208) (94,215) by Bill from the UK Ah, I just can't win with you can I? Haha. Thanks though for giving it another shot. I would ask you "which other song would you like me to suggest" before remembering your pile of disliked tracks is enormous hah. I seem to recall The Roof being discussed previously which I think you didn't take to. I can't comprehend that. It's the best track on Butterfly, and one of her best tracks, period. The video, the sample, the soft vocals, the layers, the lyrics, the atmosphere. One of the greatest compositions she's ever done. (Tuesday 26 May 2020; 21:33)

Re: Ultimate disrespect (94,202) (94,214) by Bill from the UK What nonsense. (Tuesday 26 May 2020; 19:56)

Re: Article: Fans spent $6,000 to push Glitter to number 14 on iTunes (94,211) (94,213) by Bill from the UK Why articles of this nature, as well as all the rubbish from Gossip Cop is even regurgitated here is beyond me. It's not news at all. If people want to purchase an album to support an artist they like and ride the crest of an exciting wave, what's it to them? It's their money. To call them out for not donating to a Covid cause or charity is exceptionally low. (Tuesday 26 May 2020; 19:55)

Re: Everything Fades Away (Remix) (94,193) (94,195) by Bill from the UK Haha thank you. If you still don't like it, then it's just another Mariah song thrown onto your pretty large list of songs you dislike anyway hah. I can't stop streaming Glitter. (Saturday 23 May 2020; 18:30)

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