My Tribute To Mariah Carey. [#135-#1] COMPLETED!!!

by **biscuits** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:58 pm

Butterfly <3

I have a feeling your top 10 will be completely different to mine! I think most of my top 10 has already gone actually.

by **PosziMC2** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:59 pm

Lovely batch <3

by **GoodBoyGoneBad** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:20 pm

#15.
I Want To Know What Love Is

Maybe I should write this in the unpopular opinion thread, but I think this cover is even better than the original!

#14.
Butterfly

This song makes me always feel better.

#13.
When You Believe

Although not being one of my favorite from both singers this is a very good ballad.

by **leoapp** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:35 am

I Want To Know What Love Is - Glad to know you love this. I think it's very underrated. It's considered to be a bad cover by many people even some fans. Imo it's an amazing cover and miles better than the original. I like this, her whistle notes at the ends are just fantastic, her best whistle notes since Bringin' On The Heartbreak. But i wish the whistles weren't cut down so sudden.

Butterfly - This is a really great ballad and such a waste that it wasn't released physically in US, could've been a #1 hit. This song is so peaceful and haunting and always gives me a chill. However, i find it a bit boring if you listen to this too often.

When You Believe - I really love this song, THE BEST DUET EVER imo. Among my top 15 fave song from Mariah and My top 3 fave song from Whitney. The combination between Whitney's deep vocal and Mariah's soft vocal is just so perfect. Very surprised that the song didn't become a bigger hit and was criticized. I guess many people had too high expectation.

by **JSparksFan** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:11 pm

Thanks so much for the feedback, everyone!

Tiger wrote:#15.

I Want To Know What Love Is.

#14.

Butterfly.

#13.

When You Believe.

Wow those are literally my favourites!

Woohoo! Glad you like them!

Tripolis wrote: "I Want To Know What Love Is" : My favourite track off "Memoirs...". This track is an amazing ballad, and by far better than "Angel's Cry", though the latter isn't a bad song either. I won't rank it as high as you did, though. One of her best-covers ever. 8/10

"Butterfly" : Now this is EPIC! One of her best songs ever and totally deserves a top 10 placing. This track is AMAZING and IMO is Mariah's most personal ballad ever. It's such a fan favourite and I can understand why. I won't say anything else so to keep the suspense for my countdown. 10/10

"When You Believe" (with Whitney Houston)" : Easily one of the best collaborations ever. The combination of two greatest voices of all-time really makes this song a timeless classic, and one that truly deserved much more success in the US. I've come to re-discover and appreciate this song all over again since Whitney's tragic death earlier this year, and this is a true inspiration for people who are struggling in life. 8.5/10

I knew "Butterfly" would be your fave of the batch! And I'm also pleased that you agree that "When You Believe" is one of the best duets of all-time.

swiftie13 wrote:I Want TO Know What Love Is, lovely cover, but nowhere near her best or the original. It could have been better.

Butterfly: My favourite from this batch. I love the chorus a whole lot, glad to see this very high, I don;t know if I would've placed it this high though. Shame it wasn't properly released int he US, easily another top 5 for her in the US.

When You Believe, not too keen on this one, it has yet to grow on me.

Aw, seems like you're not really a huge fan of any of the songs from this batch. :-?

stevyy wrote:3x pure epicness. well done.

Aw, thank you, Stephan! I'm glad you consider them outstanding tracks as well.

BeeFan wrote:The last batch is full of greatness

love all of the songs and I'm especially happy to see When You Believe that high... felt it was a little disrepcted on here

Yes, I find "When You Believe" gets a lot of (undeserved) hate here which is surprising since two of the biggest female stars recorded it. Plus, the song's one of the more inspirational and enduring classics of the 90's.

Luminator wrote:In contrast to many other people, i completely adore Mariah's rendition of I Want To Know What Love Is. It was the return of a typical Mariah Carey ballad. I agree though that it was a terrible single choice for the US market in 2009. This was the pre-Adele era when you could not have a hit with a super slow piano ballad.

So true! I actually didn't think it was a poor single choice. Sure it wasn't a huge hit, but Mariah's vocals really shined on the track and it was refreshing to have the public hear her doing what she does best - ballads.

phoenix98 wrote:"I Want To Know What Love Is" = I'm not entirely sure why I dislike this one quite so much...it's not that I'm a diehard fan of the original or anything...but it's just really underwhelming. it pales in comparison to the other ballads on Memoirs ("H.A.T.E.U.", "Angels Cry", heck...even "Languishing (Interlude)") and REALLY pales in comparison to her catalog of epic ballads. the video is just an embarrassing mess too (granted, she somehow managed to follow it with an even MORE embarrassing video...). this definitely would NOT make my Top 50...probably not even Top 100.

"Butterfly" = now here we have a MUCH better ballad! this one's definitely Top 40-worthy for me. people (well, h8ers) say that Mariah is all about vocal acrobatics and can't actually express emotion in her singing...but I think it's pretty hard to NOT hear any emotion in this. "for you'll never be mine, until you know the way it feels to fly..."

"When You Believe" = these two ladies are undoubtedly incredibly talented, but I don't think this duet comes close to being one of the best moments from either of their catalogs. it's good...Top 50-worthy, sure...but definitely not Top 15-worthy for me.

Aw, sounds like an underwhelming batch for you. As for "I Want To Know What Love Is", I think it's definitely the strongest Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel track. And you're right, "Butterfly" is features some of Carey's most emotive vocals yet.

biscuits wrote:Butterfly <3

I have a feeling your top 10 will be completely different to mine! I think most of my top 10 has already gone actually.

Actually, we only share one MC song in our Top 10's.

PosziMC2 wrote:Lovely batch <3

Yay. Clean batch for us. 8-)

GoodBoyGoneBad wrote:#15.
I Want To Know What Love Is

Maybe I should write this in the unpopular opinion thread, but I think this cover is even better than the original!

#14.
Butterfly

This song makes me always feel better.

#13.
When You Believe

Although not being one of my favorite from both singers this is a very good ballad.

I think most people expressed Mariah's version to be an upgrade of the original.

leoapp wrote:I Want To Know What Love Is - Glad to know you love this. I think it's very underrated. It's considered to be a bad cover by many people even some fans. Imo it's an amazing cover and miles better than the original. I like this, her whistle notes at the ends are just fantastic, her best whistle notes since Bringin' On The Heartbreak. But i wish the whistles weren't cut down so sudden.

Butterfly - This is a really great ballad and such a waste that it wasn't released physically in US, could've been a #1 hit. This song is so peaceful and haunting and always gives me a chill. However, i find it a bit boring if you listen to this too often.

When You Believe - I really love this song, THE BEST DUET EVER imo. Among my top 15 fave song from Mariah and My top 3 fave song from Whitney. The combination between Whitney's deep vocal and Mariah's soft vocal is just so perfect. Very surprised that the song didn't become a bigger hit and was criticized. I guess many people had too high expectation.

Which is why I try to not overplay it. :lol:

As for "When You Believe" being the best duet ever, I kinda like to reserve that honour for Brit's and Madge's "Me Against The Music" but it's definitely Top 3!

by **JSparksFan** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:31 pm

#12.

Anytime You Need A Friend.

The fifth and final single off Carey's Music Box record, "Anytime You Need A Friend" was released in the second quarter of 1994. The song was a moderate hit worldwide peaking in the Top 10 in the UK and Top 20 in the US and Australia. The song features those signature powerful vocals from Mariah and I just love the way she sings with such passion, "You'll never be alone again!" towards the end of the song. Divine track, really.

#11.

Vision of Love.

The second of the poll choices to fall, "Vision of Love" narrowly misses out on a Top 10 slot. Released as Carey's debut single, the song garnered critical acclaim and was a huge commercial hit peaking at #1 in the US and Canada. It's difficult to find words to explain just how commanding a vocal spectacle "Vision of Love" is. I think one reviewer put it best when he wrote, "You cannot do this song. Seriously. Tackling this lung-crusher might seem like a fun challenge, but three minutes, five octaves, and one ten-second note later, you will realize that you did not conquer "Vision of Love". "Vision of Love" conquered you." The song is truly a masterpiece and ranks amongst the best debut releases ever.

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:33 pm

Anytime You Need a Friend is only 10 places lower than where it should be *sips tea*

Vision of Love is good. She needs to perform it live again

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:35 pm

"Anytime You Need A Friend" = I was just saying in stevyy's countdown, I've always found this one really over-rated by fans...so while I'm glad to see it missed your Top 10, I still think No. 12 is much too high :lol:

maybe it's just too gospel-sounding for me?

"Vision Of Love" = now this one I'm bummed to see MISS your Top 10, but at least it came very very close! one of...actually, quite possibly THE best lead single...ever. epic. <3

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:36 pm

phoenix98 wrote:"Anytime You Need A Friend" = I was just saying in stevyy's countdown, I've always found this one really over-rated by fans...so while I'm glad to see it missed your Top 10, I still think No. 12 is much too high maybe it's just too gospel-sounding for me?

Godriah might save your soul...might not. (I vote for not) :lol:

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:42 pm

PosziMC2 wrote:
phoenix98 wrote:"Anytime You Need A Friend" = I was just saying in stevyy's countdown, I've always found this one really over-rated by fans...so while I'm glad to see it missed your Top 10, I still think No. 12 is much too high maybe it's just too gospel-sounding for me?
Godriah might save your soul...might not. (I vote for not)

gurl, my soul doesn't need any saving...I think other souls just need some educating on what Mariah's best moments ACTUALLY are. 8-)

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:43 pm

phoenix98 wrote:
PosziMC2 wrote:
phoenix98 wrote:"Anytime You Need A Friend" = I was just saying in stevyy's countdown, I've always found this one really over-rated by fans...so while I'm glad to see it missed your Top 10, I still think No. 12 is much too high maybe it's just too gospel-sounding for me?
Godriah might save your soul...might not. (I vote for not)
gurl, my soul doesn't need any saving...I think other souls just need some educating on what Mariah's best moments ACTUALLY are.

Oh yes it does! and a wig-fix too <3 :lol:

by **stevyy** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:47 pm

vision of love is brilliant. especially live.

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:50 pm

PosziMC2 wrote:
phoenix98 wrote:
PosziMC2 wrote:
phoenix98 wrote:"Anytime You Need A Friend" = I was just saying in stevyy's countdown, I've always found this one really over-rated by fans...so while I'm glad to see it missed your Top 10, I still think No. 12 is much too high maybe it's just too gospel-sounding for me?
Godriah might save your soul...might not. (I vote for not)
gurl, my soul doesn't need any saving...I think other souls just need some educating on what Mariah's best moments ACTUALLY are.
Oh yes it does! and a wig-fix too <3

don't you worry hun, that sh*t is super-glued on 8-)

yours, on the other hand, is looking more than a bit crooked...

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:51 pm

phoenix98 wrote:
PosziMC2 wrote:
phoenix98 wrote:
PosziMC2 wrote:
phoenix98 wrote:"Anytime You Need A Friend" = I was just saying in stevyy's countdown, I've always found this one really over-rated by fans...so while I'm glad to see it missed your Top 10, I still think No. 12 is much too high maybe it's just too gospel-sounding for me?
Godriah might save your soul...might not. (I vote for not)
gurl, my soul doesn't need any saving...I think other souls just need some educating on what Mariah's best moments ACTUALLY are.
Oh yes it does! and a wig-fix too <3
don't you worry hun, that sh*t is super-glued on yours, on the other hand, is looking more than a bit crooked...

let me stay unimpressed by these lies

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:57 pm

PosziMC2 wrote:let me stay unimpressed by these lies

unimpressed? really? cause it actually looks like you're a little parched. I think it's about time that someone served you a cup of this:

not sure you'll be able to handle it, though...

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:02 pm

Then why the description says "contains allergic material that can be dangerous to Paul" gurl why didnt you tell me you cant deal :cry:

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:07 pm

PosziMC2 wrote:Then why the description says "contains allergic material that can be dangerous to Paul" gurl why didnt you tell me you cant deal

gurl, you know I don't actually drink that generic stuff...I just serve it to lessers. and while you're sipping on that, you can borrow some of this too:

on second thought...feel free to keep the whole bottle, I know you need it more than I do.

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:09 pm

I saw the Irrelevants's Book on Amazon. You were on the 1st page. Get the money <3

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:21 pm

PosziMC2 wrote::lol:

I saw the Irrelevants's Book on Amazon. You were on the 1st page. Get the money <3

oh, I got the money...but are you sure about that? it sounds like you need some:

and while I'm shopping on Amazon, I might as well pick up this for you too:

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:24 pm

Even Mariah can use the photoshop better than this mess :lol:

Yes im sure btw. but they couldnt put a pic of you in it because they didnt care enough to do it =)

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:29 pm

PosziMC2 wrote:Even Mariah can use the photoshop better than this mess

Yes im sure btw. but they couldnt put a pic of you in it because they didnt care enough to do it =)

valid, valid...I'm just not used to using it, I should've consulted someone who needs it all the time, like yourself.

and gurl, getting the rights to use my beautiful face in their irrelevant book is obviously more than those fools could afford.

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:31 pm

phoenix98 wrote:
and gurl, getting the rights to use my beautiful face in their irrelevant book is obviously more than those fools could afford.

Or simply because you're unknown #oops

And how is your parking lot tour going? Are you on the level of Ciara yet?

I dont need photoshop. This is all natural beauty here 8-)

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:37 pm

PosziMC2 wrote:Or simply because you're unknown #oops

And how is your parking lot tour going? Are you on the level of Ciara yet?

I dont need photoshop. This is all natural beauty here

parking lots? gurl, I never even visit those...the limo always drops me off at the front door, the lesser driver parks it wherever he wants.

I'm actually off to go prep for one of my arena shows right now...I'd say that we can continue this later, but I'll have already forgotten about you by then.

by **PosziMC2** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:39 pm

phoenix98 wrote:
PosziMC2 wrote:Or simply because you're unknown #oops

And how is your parking lot tour going? Are you on the level of Ciara yet?

I dont need photoshop. This is all natural beauty here
parking lots? gurl, I never even visit those...the limo always drops me off at the front door, the lesser driver parks it wherever he wants.

The front door of MCDonalds. I see now. Greet Ashanti there! <3

by **GoodBoyGoneBad** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:40 pm

#12.

Anytime You Need A Friend.

#11.

Vision of Love.

Both songs sound like classic.

My Tribute To Mariah Carey. [#135-#1] COMPLETED!!!

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