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Post by bat1990 on May 11, 2023 21:47:23 GMT -5
May I ask what those 40 are? Iβm just curious. All In Your Mind Alone in Love The Wind All I Ever Wanted Everything Fades Away Do You Think of Me Long Ago One Night Looking In Babydoll Close My Eyes Outside Did I Do That? Petals Lead The Way All My Life Want You Lullaby Subtle Invitation Stay The Night Circles Cruise Control I'm That Chick Love Story O.O.C. Cool on You More Than Just Friends The Impossible Cry. Dedicated Make It Look Good Meteorite Money ($ * / β¦) Heavenly Almost Home Mesmerized Giving Me Life 8th Grade Runway
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Post by mikeshere on May 12, 2023 8:22:44 GMT -5
Wow thank you for that. She has so many great songs. I wanted to make a mix of these songs and listen to them together. So thank you thank you!
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Post by jenglisbe on May 12, 2023 9:11:19 GMT -5
That's pretty cool, especially for that great song!
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Post by jenglisbe on May 12, 2023 19:13:46 GMT -5
That's a deep cut too.
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Post by die Lotterie on May 14, 2023 12:59:57 GMT -5
I'm listening to the new album by TΓCHES. Did I stumble across "Lead The Way" vocals? So random...great track though!
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Post by XanderAnthony on May 14, 2023 15:34:34 GMT -5
I'm listening to the new album by TΓCHES. Did I stumble across "Lead The Way" vocals? So random...great track though! What song is it? I'd like to listen. but the link for whatever reason is blank for me.
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Post by die Lotterie on May 14, 2023 15:42:34 GMT -5
I'm listening to the new album by TΓCHES. Did I stumble across "Lead The Way" vocals? So random...great track though! What song is it? I'd like to listen. but the link for whatever reason is blank for me. I didn't mean to derail the thread but the track is called "Where The Clouds End". He's pretty obscure but he's got some good chill-out/house stuff.
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Post by jenglisbe on May 16, 2023 11:00:29 GMT -5
Nice! But also, why isn't "TFM" on streaming services?! "There Goes My Heart" isn't on streaming services either but was on a tour edition of Charmbracelet at some point (where was that available?). Are they the only 2 songs that have been officially released that aren't on streaming services? (I don't mean remixes, of which there are several still not available.) die Lotterie "Runway" was added in June of last year. bat1990 "Gotta Thing For You" is on Spotify. It's there on the Da Brat album it was originally made for. "In the Mix" is also on Spotify. Maybe these are U.S. only or something?
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Post by die Lotterie on May 16, 2023 11:23:55 GMT -5
Nice! But also, why isn't "TFM" on streaming services?! Probably the same reason we don't have any of the Glitter era remixes, most notably the flawless David Morales "Loverboy" remixes. π On the topic of streaming, when did "Runway" get added to Caution? I usually play the album from a playlist, not directly from the album page. I was shocked to see it just chillin' there after not being available for f**king ever. π
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Post by bat1990 on May 16, 2023 12:10:34 GMT -5
Per my list in the Complete Collections thread, these are missing:
Never Too Far/Hero Medley There For Me There Goes My Heart Got a Thing 4 You Time of Your Life --> not sure if there is a version longer than the commercial Skydiving Imperfect 100% Bring It On Home In The Mix
Plus the Glitter era club mixes and the rest of Angels Advocate as mentioned above.
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Post by Caution on May 16, 2023 12:42:52 GMT -5
Per my list in the Complete Collections thread, these are missing: Never Too Far/Hero Medley There For Me There Goes My Heart Got a Thing 4 You Time of Your Life --> not sure if there is a version longer than the commercial Skydiving Imperfect 100% Bring It On Home In The Mix Plus the Glitter era club mixes and the rest of Angels Advocate as mentioned above. Put "I Feel It" on the list
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Post by die Lotterie on May 16, 2023 12:49:24 GMT -5
jenglisbe You edited your post afterwards, but I mentioned the "Loverboy" remixes because I think they are missing for the same reason as "There For Me" which boils down to Virgin being the record label.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on May 16, 2023 12:52:30 GMT -5
jenglisbe You edited your post afterwards, but I mentioned the "Loverboy" remixes because I think they are missing for the same reason as "There For Me" which boils down to Virgin being the record label. I thought she owned the rights to the Glitter album though?
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Post by jenglisbe on May 17, 2023 7:50:33 GMT -5
I'll just sit right here and discuss "Dedicated" for a moment.
It's interesting because in general it's a laid back song waxing nostalgic about old-school hip-hop. It comes across as Mariah and some guys getting high and talking about old music. Mariah's parts of course reference Eric B, Slick Rick, Wu Tang Clan, and Mariah's own "Fantasy" remix. It could be that "and if you still care" is a reference to "Tell Me If You Still Care" which Mariah and others have sampled.
There's also an extra layer there, though, of Mariah's marriage to Nick falling apart and Mariah wanting to relive some good times. I love the line "It was so real I wanna feel that again." That's of course a general part of nostalgia; wanting to relive something you remember positively. That's also Mariah wanting to go back to a place that was better than her current situation. As she has done her entire life, Mariah is using music as a way to escape, if not also deal with her personal life. That's what makes "Dedicated" the centerpiece of Me. I Am Mariah, and also the song that ties the album together since ultimately the album is Mariah using all of the forms of music that have influenced her to deal with her failing marriage.
Meanwhile:
Mariah of course sang "Got to Be Real" live with Patti.
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Post by jenglisbe on May 18, 2023 8:53:30 GMT -5
Mariah with 2 songs in the top 5 (and after this holiday season, likely 2 in the top 3!) and right alongside a lot of the women she directly influenced!
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Post by Active Aggressive on May 19, 2023 11:39:19 GMT -5
Ugh. Mariah, please come back with new music soon!!
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Post by jenglisbe on May 23, 2023 11:42:13 GMT -5
I'm currently reading Aretha's biography, and it's wild to see how many parallels there are between her and Mariah: - Aretha never had formal training and wrote songs off natural ability - Aretha was in a controlling/abusive first marriage she eventually got out of - Aretha was hospitalized for "physical exhaustion" - having a true respect for the greats who came before her - being a good mimic
Meanwhile:
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Post by mikeshere on May 23, 2023 17:58:54 GMT -5
Iβm praying we get new music soon. Idc if itβs a remix of a popular song, more unreleased music, a new album. Idc. People want new Mariah. And not new Xmas Mariah. People want MiMi right now!! Iβm telling you! Itβs been so long that I think people will be interested. And whatβs coming this summer? Any big Albums? Her and Summer just go together for me. I love a good Mariah Summer!! Lol
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Post by sundaymorningguy on May 24, 2023 7:55:29 GMT -5
She just posted a pic on Instagram saying before going to the studio, so hopefully something going on soon music wise.
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Post by jenglisbe on May 24, 2023 8:07:58 GMT -5
She just posted a pic on Instagram saying before going to the studio, so hopefully something going on soon music wise. Eh but with her that can mean anything (a new version of an old song for an HBO show, a Valentine's version of an old song, etc). She's been posting about going into the studio for years now. But hopefully... This is nice: So is this:
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Post by cking33 on May 24, 2023 17:23:57 GMT -5
I remember MC and Jennifer Tilly, who was nominated for an Oscar for that movie, having a Twitter bonding moment about it a few years back:
One of the screenwriters for "Bullets over Broadway" was a guy named Doug McGrath, who tragically passed away unexpectedly a few months back while he was in the middle of a one-man show on Broadway. He also wrote a great book for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" a few years back. I'm sure he would've gotten a kick out of MC knowing all the lines in the movie.
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Post by jenglisbe on May 26, 2023 8:33:17 GMT -5
Supportive queen!
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Post by jenglisbe on May 29, 2023 6:46:42 GMT -5
Also this is cool and I wish we'd gotten a collaboration in the 1990s:
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Post by mikeshere on May 29, 2023 18:42:39 GMT -5
Wow Mariah inviting Foxy to a party. She is so beautiful here itβs stunning. Omg I Love her so much. Damn what a missed opportunity, both of them together on a song would have made 17 year old me lose my mind. Thank you for the clip.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on May 29, 2023 19:03:25 GMT -5
I wish she and Prince had worked together. They could have made some killer music together. Iβm still holding out hope that maybe one day I will get some Rick Rubin produced tracks from her. I know she is a creature of comfort, so getting her out of her comfort zone can be a challenge, but damn it, I want it.
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Post by divasummer on May 31, 2023 7:51:43 GMT -5
I wish she and Prince had worked together. They could have made some killer music together. Iβm still holding out hope that maybe one day I will get some Rick Rubin produced tracks from her. I know she is a creature of comfort, so getting her out of her comfort zone can be a challenge, but damn it, I want it. I thought she worked with Prince, but things didnβt get finished? I thought it was around the βGlitterβ era? Maybe Iβm mixing up artists???
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Post by die Lotterie on May 31, 2023 11:44:51 GMT -5
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Post by theedge12 on Jun 1, 2023 16:20:05 GMT -5
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Post by die Lotterie on Jun 1, 2023 19:44:17 GMT -5
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