Eloqueenβ’
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Post by Eloqueenβ’ on Nov 2, 2010 16:47:19 GMT -5
Im' so upset with Taylor's sales. Well, I'm shocked. This album, overall, is rather eh to me (much, much weaker than her first Christmas effort). The only songs I'll be playing repeatedly (and that I absolutely love) are "Oh Santa!", "Auld Lang Syne", and "When Christmas Comes." The rest....I could have done without. I also caught her on Ellen and she was fun for the most part (though I hate it when she overreacts every time someone mentions a fact that alludes to her age). Her reaction after Ellen mentioned Merry Christmas was released 16 years ago was a bit much in my opinion.
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Post by MiniMusic on Nov 2, 2010 16:54:25 GMT -5
Im' so upset with Taylor's sales. Well, I'm shocked. This album, overall, is rather eh to me (much, much weaker than her first Christmas effort). The only songs I'll be playing repeatedly (and that I absolutely love) are "Oh Santa!", "Auld Lang Syne", and "When Christmas Comes." The rest....I could have done without. I also caught her on Ellen and she was fun for the most part (though I hate it when she overreacts every time someone mentions a fact that alludes to her age). Her reaction after Ellen mentioned Merry Christmas was released 16 years ago was a bit much in my opinion. I feel like some people won't even understand it? Like not everyone knows she's all "I'm 12 years old!" so I'm sure people in the audience were like what is she talking about....
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Post by Eloqueenβ’ on Nov 2, 2010 16:58:10 GMT -5
I feel like some people won't even understand it? Like not everyone knows she's all "I'm 12 years old!" so I'm sure people in the audience were like what is she talking about.... I'd imagine most viewers didn't really know how to take it. lol As a fan, I'm well aware of her mentality regarding aging so I expected as much. I just don't know why she can't embrace that she's older instead of making the number a big issue and causing uncomfortable moments here and there in interviews (it makes it blatantly obvious that she's really self-conscious about it).
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Post by r.enato on Nov 2, 2010 17:01:30 GMT -5
I know, I hope now that she'll become a mother she stops with that nonsense. Does she want to be an eternally 12 mom?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2010 17:03:10 GMT -5
This era is so much fun already: I love the music and the video for the first single turned out to be just the way I thought it would. I'm not expecting the album to sell tons of copies in its opening week, but everything under 20k would be disastrous. I think it will debut with 40k...
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Post by MiniMusic on Nov 2, 2010 17:06:25 GMT -5
I'm HOPING for at least 50k, 40k would be cool too. Anything less than I won't be too pleased about. But I think it's all about the long run, I hope by New Year's it has some pretty good sales in the bag.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Nov 2, 2010 17:36:39 GMT -5
Yay at the video!!
I'll take hair-whipping Mariah over touchy-myself Mariah any time of the year!!!
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Post by repentyourself on Nov 2, 2010 17:46:16 GMT -5
Loved the Ellen interview. Flawless, doesn't overreact when discussing her age, etc.
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Post by Caution on Nov 2, 2010 17:58:21 GMT -5
nice interview
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Post by weaver on Nov 2, 2010 18:08:58 GMT -5
^^ Thank you I missed it! Nice interview.
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Post by neverduplicated on Nov 2, 2010 18:27:26 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 2, 2010 18:31:05 GMT -5
Loved the Ellen interview. Flawless, doesn't overreact when discussing her age, etc. This.
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Post by ₫anny Jerz ♔ on Nov 2, 2010 19:23:03 GMT -5
LMAO. She was such a mess on Ellen. <3
Bought the CD at Target. Weee.
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Post by Cautionme11/16 on Nov 2, 2010 20:20:00 GMT -5
Bought my copy! Wowww wasn't so sure even after the continual postive reviews, but this is great! So in love with the some of these songs already. I'll be more descriptive later. Back to listen again lol
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Post by twilight on Nov 2, 2010 21:29:59 GMT -5
Some of her fans complain about the dumbest things.
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Post by twilight on Nov 2, 2010 21:35:23 GMT -5
She will probably sale more than 40 to 50k.
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Post by Caviar on Nov 2, 2010 22:42:26 GMT -5
I combined both Merry Christmas albums into one..deleted the bonus tracks and removed O Holy Night live version and made the following tracklisting:
.01 Santa Clause Is Coming To Town .02 All I Want For Christmas Is You .03 Oh Santa! .04 Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) .05 O Little Town of Bethlehem .06 Christmas Time Is In The Air Again .07 Silent Night .08 The First Noel/Born Is The King (Interlude) .09 Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) .10 When Christmas Comes .11 O Holy Night .12 Jesus Born On This Day .13 Joy To The World .14 Charlie Brown Christmas .15 O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus .16 One Child .17 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Gloria (In Excelsis Deo) .18 Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town .19 Jesus Oh What A Wonderful Child .20 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentelman .21 Here Comes Santa Clause
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Post by hidizzyguy on Nov 3, 2010 0:39:22 GMT -5
Cute Ellen interviews.
I love how she always name drops and credits the people she works with when she's discussing her projects.
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Post by theloveablekind on Nov 3, 2010 0:45:50 GMT -5
This is #6 on iTunes #12 on Amazon.
Pretty awesome numbers when you consider Christmas is still 7 weeks away.
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Post by Eqbk on Nov 3, 2010 0:55:20 GMT -5
I really like the 'Oh Santa' video. I have to say, I had my fair share of worries about how the video would turn out, especially since she was pregnant;however, everything was executed well and she looked gorgeous the whole time. She's continually surprised me this era. I had worries about the album, the single, the video and she surpassed my expectations for all of them.
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Post by π
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I went to Target earlier tonight to buy my usual, plus the CD and they were all out! I was a tad disappointed that they didn't have it in stock, however, I was happy because that means people came and bought it! Hopefully they re-stock it soon. I'll order it from Amazon. I love the video. It really makes me appreciate the song much more. She looks stunning! The video is so cute! Very fun.
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Post by Caution on Nov 3, 2010 4:42:15 GMT -5
she seems really happy
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Post by worldwide on Nov 3, 2010 5:35:14 GMT -5
So Beyonce is pregnant?
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Post by Ferrero on Nov 3, 2010 6:56:48 GMT -5
Parent Album Merry Christmas #194 on Itunes LOL
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Post by Diego on Nov 3, 2010 8:05:51 GMT -5
Parent Album Merry Christmas #194 on Itunes LOL It's been lingering between 180-200 for a while now, I love it
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Post by Diego on Nov 3, 2010 9:24:09 GMT -5
iTunes:
204. All I Want for Christmas Is You (Extra Festive) - Mariah Carey 435. Oh Santa! - Mariah Carey 510. All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey 828. O Come All Ye Faithful / Hallelujah Chorus - Mariah Carey & Patricia Carey 861. Charlie Brown Christmas - Mariah Carey 960. We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
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Post by Where will Mimi be? on Nov 3, 2010 9:57:44 GMT -5
???Is OH sANTA FLOPPING....no no no
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Nov 3, 2010 9:58:50 GMT -5
I can't wait for all the appearances in the following weeks! The performances one. If she sings the duet with her mom or One Child live on Oprah it will be perfect for her.
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Post by worldwide on Nov 3, 2010 10:30:44 GMT -5
^She's on Oprah?
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 3, 2010 10:32:19 GMT -5
^Yah, it's on the promo schedule. Date not known yet.
On NBC's Christmas tree lighting, all of this year's holiday-release"divas" will be present- Mimi, Susan Boyle, jackie Evancho, ANnie Lennox, etc.
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