Mariah Carey - Butterfly [album]

[bm08]

Released on this day in 1997!

[SpyVsSpy]

I feel like the songs here are the ones that failed to make it into Daydream, with the exception of My All and Honey. I remember listening to it for the first time and had that feeling it didn’t sound “fresh”. Her name sold it IMO.

[JSparksFan]

"The Beautiful Ones" just might be her finest cover.

[gorgonzola]

I mean, My All did become a #1 single despite of all the other releases? Were you thinking that it would've moved album sales more if they skipped the other releases?

totally yes.. also I dont think "my all" moved sales so much ... and I didnt understand, why 5th single released as official, others were promo

[bm08]

they killed the momentum. I wonder what would happen if they released "my all" as a 2nd single

I mean, My All did become a #1 single despite of all the other releases? Were you thinking that it would've moved album sales more if they skipped the other releases?

[gorgonzola]

This happened quite a bit I think with big 90s albums as you’d get different singles for different markets or purposes (e.g. Celine released 4 singles in two months with Lets Talk About Love).

I also gave Fourth of July some love yesterday - underrated song.

they killed the momentum. I wonder what would happen if they released "my all" as a 2nd single

[Wayne]

OMG! I just realized that Mariah released 3 singles in less than a month!!! Why?

1. "Honey"
   Released: August 26, 1997
2. "Butterfly"
   Released: December 1, 1997
3. "The Roof"
   Released: March 20, 1998
4. "Breakdown"
   Released: March 24, 1998
5. "My All"
   Released: April 21, 1998

This happened quite a bit I think with big 90s albums as you’d get different singles for different markets or purposes (e.g. Celine released 4 singles in two months with Lets Talk About Love).

I also gave Fourth of July some love yesterday - underrated song.

[Preyoncé]

I bought three albums in one go as part of my first ever CD purchase. This, Will Smith GJWI and Backstreets Back.

[bm08]

[bm08]

Playing Fourth of July today. A gem!

[Goldmoney]

The Roof - promo single
Breakdown - black radio single
My All - mainstream/international single

[Preyoncé]

OMG! I just realized that Mariah released 3 singles in less than a month!!! Why?

1. "Honey"
   Released: August 26, 1997
2. "Butterfly"
   Released: December 1, 1997
3. "The Roof"
   Released: March 20, 1998
4. "Breakdown"
   Released: March 24, 1998
5. "My All"
   Released: April 21, 1998

[Marchum]

One of the greatest records of all time. Vocally, lyrically, sonically, visually...
The vibe and the feeling of this album is still unparalleled.

[bm08]

Released on this day in 1997

[Lafa]

I did this in photoshop for "The Butterfly Room" fan board back then... when I was 16... so 14 years ago.

[bm08]

I've always been Team The Roof but man, Breakdown is such a great written song too.

It honestly took me years to get into The Roof. I never got what everyone saw in it. More recently though I can see why it’s a vibe. I love when she writes songs where the lyrics are telling a story.

Breakdown on the other hand was instant and relatable to me. I cried many nights to it.

[chilled]

She has so many best albums for me

[mattsky]

Splendid record. I absolutely love it.

[stevyy]

Imagine, anyone, she would do an Unplugged 2.0 and have the beautiful piano version of Close my Eyes in the setlist.. I would scream, faint and die.

[DNK]

[musiclover2174]

I've always been Team The Roof but man, Breakdown is such a great written song too.

[SawyerHewitt]

I'd be so here for a Butterfly medley and a TEOM medley, damn, girl.

[bm08]

I wish Mariah would listen to the fans and have era segments of her catalog.

Imagine having a concert set list with a Butterfly medley of hits.

I suggest it should be like this for Butterfly medley:

1. The Roof (Back in Time)
2. Close My Eyes
3. Breakdown
4. Whenever You Call

Of course, "Honey" and "My All" should be on the main set list.

Someone said at one of her Caution Tour dates that she suggested having a show or something dedicated to individual albums. I think it was TEOM though.

[GetBack]

I wish Mariah would listen to the fans and have era segments of her catalog.

Imagine having a concert set list with a Butterfly medley of hits.

I suggest it should be like this for Butterfly medley:

1. The Roof (Back in Time)
2. Close My Eyes
3. Breakdown
4. Whenever You Call

Of course, "Honey" and "My All" should be on the main set list.

[lambforever]

It would be a nice addition to the setlist for a night or two