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Post by divasummer on Mar 21, 2015 17:37:22 GMT -5
Mariah sounded very good during that performance of "One Sweet Day" I was kind of surprised she didn't lip anything. I appreciate a performance with a couple of rougher notes than a performance that is lipped %25-30 percent.
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Post by HailTheConquerer on Mar 21, 2015 18:19:44 GMT -5
lol..guess all eyes will be on the HOT 100 the next few weeks.
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Post by Musicguy on Mar 21, 2015 18:32:38 GMT -5
With Mariah playing LV, signing with Sony one more time, and Celine's imminent return to the Colosseum late this year, I can only dream again of a duet... that would be amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2015 21:56:37 GMT -5
lol..guess all eyes will be on the HOT 100 the next few weeks. Not all i care more about the artistry and talent and above all the voice but what do i know? Its not a big fall from grace since her legacy isnt tied into any one song and its chart placement
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Post by HailTheConquerer on Mar 22, 2015 0:28:47 GMT -5
I agree, it's just funny cause WBT seems too be the single I most connect Mariah with most, followed by Emotions and Honey, not OSD...but that's just my opinion.
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Post by The Black Bird on Mar 22, 2015 0:34:49 GMT -5
I agree, it's just funny cause WBT seems too be the single I most connect Mariah with most, followed by Emotions and Honey, not OSD...but that's just my opinion. Agreed. WBT is a far better record imo, it deserved that record. But hey, OSD was massive, no wonder she has TWO songs of the decades.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Mar 22, 2015 9:30:02 GMT -5
Talking about "One sweet Day"...flawless performance :o Holy sh!t at Mariah in this performance! Amazing. I don't know how she's able to do that. Simply incredible!
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Post by George on Mar 22, 2015 11:21:55 GMT -5
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Post by jenglisbe on Mar 22, 2015 12:31:08 GMT -5
"OSD" was a collaboration between the two biggest artists at that time, so of course it was huge. It sold 2.3 million copies, but was also a deleted single (to spur album sales) so it would have sold more. It was #1 in airplay for 3-4 months, too.
I'm not a huge fan of the production on "OSD," but it's still a giant song. I listen to the a capella version more, but it makes it more of an intimate song instead of a plea:
Lastly I agree it isn't as remembered as some of her hits, but it hasn't been forgotten either. Bruno Mars was able to sing it when asked about it, and it has been performed several times on competition shows like American Idol, Clash of the Choirs, and X-Factor. The video has about 30 million views at youtube, which is more than "Honey" and "Fantasy" and nearly as much as the recent "#Beautiful."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 12:43:54 GMT -5
I just love this look on her. While they the less talented show the cracks of their wrinkly ass she looks so classy and divine here like a real queen at a drag ball.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Mar 22, 2015 12:55:46 GMT -5
My one critique as always is the case for the most part is that hair. She just doesn't sell blonde hair well at all.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 12:59:15 GMT -5
My one critique as always is the case for the most part is that hair. She just doesn't sell blonde hair well at all. Yup agree not that tone of blonde. She looks best with Golden brown hair or this tone of blonde below. I don't like flat straight hair on her she looks best with volume!
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Post by Heart Shaped Box on Mar 22, 2015 15:04:02 GMT -5
I would love for Bruno to take the record from Mimi. He's amazing and his career can use an accolade like this. Especially with him being a fan of the song.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 15:09:14 GMT -5
I would love for Bruno to take the record from Mimi. He's amazing and his career can use an accolade like this. Especially with him being a fan of the song. Interesting comment to make! despite your love for Bruno who i love too btw, none of your 58 posts have been in his thread. Interesting indeed considering ...
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Mar 22, 2015 15:20:12 GMT -5
My one critique as always is the case for the most part is that hair. She just doesn't sell blonde hair well at all. Yup agree not that tone of blonde. She looks best with Golden brown hair or this tone of blonde below. I don't like flat straight hair on her she looks best with volume! Trust me the most tragic part of The Glitter era was her hair with that busted, trailer park blonde look.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 16:23:17 GMT -5
You bitches need some MC /Scott Storch & Fat Joe in your lives OWWWWWWWWW . If anyone of you cunts know how to properly shake your ass right now is the time to start!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 23:48:59 GMT -5
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Post by Dreams on Mar 23, 2015 7:37:54 GMT -5
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Post by kmbgs on Mar 23, 2015 8:01:34 GMT -5
The curls don't work for her. At least not like limp that - I need them to be more voluminous.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 8:56:07 GMT -5
I love the color but agree about the volume.
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Post by Tea-why on Mar 23, 2015 10:15:04 GMT -5
"OSD" was a collaboration between the two biggest artists at that time, so of course it was huge. It sold 2.3 million copies, but was also a deleted single (to spur album sales) so it would have sold more. It was #1 in airplay for 3-4 months, too. I'm not a huge fan of the production on "OSD," but it's still a giant song. I listen to the a capella version more, but it makes it more of an intimate song instead of a plea: Yeah, I like the acapella version better than the album version. I like Chucky's Remix better as well. The extra Boyz II Men vocals are beautiful.
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Post by Tea-why on Mar 23, 2015 10:21:41 GMT -5
^^ and brand new titties! LOL yas!! I remember seeing the "Sweetheart" video for the first time and was like "woah".
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Post by #LisaRinna on Mar 23, 2015 15:18:44 GMT -5
She looks fabulous!
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Post by divasummer on Mar 23, 2015 15:21:51 GMT -5
Like another poster basically said the "Curls" are pretty, just not on her. She needs more volume in her hair or some hair on her forehead. When she wears her hair flat w/curls it makes her face look bigger. The same goes sometimes when it's bone straight too. (maybe it's just in pics she looks bigger)???????
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Mar 23, 2015 15:28:09 GMT -5
I wonder who her stylist is...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 15:46:28 GMT -5
Like another poster basically said the "Curls" are pretty, just not on her. She needs more volume in her hair or some hair on her forehead. When she wears her hair flat w/curls it makes her face look bigger. The same goes sometimes when it's bone straight too. (maybe it's just in pics she looks bigger)??????? Her face is a bit fuller than it used to be, so I don't think a different hairstyle will make that appear much different. I don't mind the curls at all on her, I just wish there was more volume at the roots. That is kind of irking me. I also love the jacket.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Mar 23, 2015 16:48:58 GMT -5
Yeah, her hair is giving me Alison Carey teas
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 17:03:47 GMT -5
her curly hair was at it's best for the heart and stroke video she posted in 2011
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Post by Positive Tension on Mar 23, 2015 20:21:11 GMT -5
She looks great in those photos. I especially love the hair and think the curls look great (normally I don't like how she has them, but they're great here). The third photo could almost come out of 1993.
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Post by musiclover98 on Mar 24, 2015 1:19:28 GMT -5
I love her hair in these pictures. She looks like she's 33 not whatever age she actually is. She's just a naturally beautiful woman and I don't know if she even realizes that. I see her hand must be really messed up from that accident a couple of years ago. Looks like she wasn't exaggerating about the extent of the damage. So glad she isn't letting that hold her back.
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