Halleighlulia. I confess that I would like Mariah to put a POP throwback (like 1 or 2 songs) on one of her albums but something like “Whenever You Call” . Mariah has stated that SHE HERSELF is willing to sacrifice sales to make music that she wants to make. She continues to grow as a singer and as an artist. Her songwriting abilities are getting better and better with time. One day, I hope the “haters” and the “grammys” will look back and reflect on their poor decisions. With no disrespect, Madonna can perform on a stage and crucify herself, Brittany can shave her head, the wholesome (give me a break) repeated Grammy Winner Beyonce can stick her ass all over the place, and Lady Gaga can call her fans Little Monsters which no one objects too, but some object to MC calling her fans lambs (give me another break). Perhaps we should reflect on the fact that One Sweet Day never won a Grammy but the piece of garbage called “I Gotta Feeling” won a few. Gee—What Brilliant lyrics!!! LOL

From one true lamb to another…

Thanks for sharing. When someone pours their heart out on a sleeve, not to many follow with an honest response. It’s funny b/c I’m STILL motivated by songs like There’s Got To Be A Way, Make It Happen, So Blessed, Hero, Mariah’s Theme, My Saving Grace, etc.. I believe that there are times when GOD uses someone to affect the masses so to speak. Mariah Carey IS that person!!!

Amen!

MC has done the same for so many fans so I definitely understand the connection. In 2002, I had all but given up hope. I was broke and had no real future and then I turned on my Sony discman radio and the DJ said “Here’s the new Mariah single “Through The Rain” and I felt like I was being sent a message that I would be OK. After hearing that song I knew what I had to do to make life better.

Now whenever I see her live, I just tremble when she sings HERO. I think I might faint if she sang My Saving Grace. I heard it live once, but that was before my stupid actions so to spreak.

I’ve only divulged this information once on this site but we have a good rapport and I know that your a good lamb so I’m gonna explain to you why MC means so much to me personally. I’ve been a lamb since high school when VOL came out. A number of years ago, I went through a horrible time in my life and I guess I temporarily lost my faith. One night, I went out and had a number of drinks. I than drove to a hospital and parked my car. Thereafter, I took an entire bottle of VERY STRONG PILLS. As if that weren’t enough, I took additional pills. I than reclined my seat (I was actually looking forward to falling asleep and never waking up again). Oddly enough, the radio was on. As I began to get groggy and confused, the song HERO came on. After hearing the first few lines, I bolted my car seat upright and listened to the song I fell in love with years ago. I was listening to an RNB station who often played two songs by one artist at one time. HERO was followed by My Saving Grace (which was barely ever played on radio). I began to fear for my life and I wobbled into the ER (just in time I might add as I wound up collapsing and needed to be placed on a ventilator as pumping my stomach was not merely enough). Major medical efforts were necessary to save my life and thankfully no damage or side effects were incurred. I look back today and realize how stupid my actions were but this is why MC will always be my own personal HERO, along with GOD of course (What are the chances of My Saving Grace being played on the radio at that moment?) Mariah will always have a special place in my heart and whatever album she releases I will buy, whether it sells 100 copies or 10 million copies (i.e. the good old days…Music Box and Daydream). Thank GOD for those who have been given a gift by GOD himself. Mariah will always Shine in my eyes

That’s scary in a way. I know that there are similarities but when I think about Michael being gone, I CAN”T EVEN IMAGINE THAT THOUGHT WHERE MARIAH IS CONCERNED. I grew up with MC. I’m 36 and can’t even imagine not having her voice in my life. The tough days are easier when you pop an MC song into your ipod. I still get motivated by songs like There’s Got To Be A Way, Make It Happen, Hero, Mariah’s Theme, etc…