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Is Mariah Hotter Than The Beatles + Will Leona Keep Mimi Out The #1 Spot?
Posted on March 31, 2008 10:00 AM
Although "Touch My Body" is currently down one spot to #15 on Billboard's Hot 100, that hasn't stopped folks from speculating that it may be headed for # 1 and a new record soon to follow.
As I told you last week - "Touch My Body" is finally available as a digital download, which could give Mimi's single sales a boost. If "Touch My Body" does hit number one Mariah will have 18 #1 singles to her credit -- beating Elvis (who is tied with her for the second most # 1 records) and gaining on the record-holding Beatles who've recorded 20 #1's. (Considering 50% of the Beatles are dead, Elvis is dead and Mariah is showing no signs of retiring, it's fairly safe to say it's only a matter of time before this record is hers).
While we're talking about the single, I may as well mention that another "Touch My Body" remix dropped and Cam'ron is on it. Touch My Body remix feat. Cam'ron
It sounds like hot garbage in my opinion. Mariah you were better off with The-Dream!
Ironically enough -- the newcomer a lot of people compare to Mariah is sitting pretty at # 1 right now.
Here are all 17 of Mariah's #1 Pop Singles -- Which one is your favorite?
* 1990 - Love Takes Time
* 1990 - Vision Of Love
* 1991 - Someday
* 1991 - I Don't Wanna Cry
* 1991 - Emotions
* 1992 - I'll Be There
* 1993 - Hero
* 1993 - Dream Lover
* 1995 - Fantasy
* 1995 - One Sweet Day (w/ BoyzIIMen)
* 1996 - Always Be My Baby
* 1997 - Honey
* 1998 - My All
* 1999 - Heartbreaker
* 1999 - Thank God I Found You
* 2005 - We Belong Together
* 2005 - Don't Forget About Us
Mine is "Emotions" hands down... I just love when she gets into that dolphin-range octave. Check out this old footage of Mimi hitting the glass breaking notes while in concert in Tokyo.
That has to be the MOST clothing I've ever seen on Mariah.
* Bonus Video - Mariah making "Love Story"
Are you rooting for or against Mariah? Talk to me y'all!
Comments
Thanks for posting that Mariah performance I forgot she could actually sing LIVE once upon a time...anyway my favorite has to be a tie between My All & Hero
I can't wait for Mariah's new cd to drop! I'll admit, I HATED Touch My Body when it came out, but it's grown on me...
As for my favorite #1... that's tough cause I love'em all... I'm gonna go with Heartbreaker just cause I love the Jay rap and the video.
Favorite No. 1 song...I Don't Wanna Cry (very underrated song). By the way Vision of Love is her first no. 1 single. Congrats to her when she gets the no. 1 spot, and sohhl rebel why haven't you posted the video of mimi singing her new song Love Story?
There is something about Mariah's songs that end up growing on people after a while. Emotions was her only song that I loved from the gate. I str8 hated Touch My Body when I first heard it...but now its almost tolerable, over the weekend I found myself actually bumpin to it.
In general, Mariah is one of the last singers left from an era of sangers! On top of being super talented she's had the luxury of being around the best. She's mastered her craft and knows how to work with what she has.
SLPULLEN -- Just added the "Love Story" video!
she's got nothing on the beatles.. or elvis for that matter.
i saw her on snl, and it was absolute crap.
Mariah is talented, I can forgive her for her recent dud performances. My fave Mariah No. 1 is Always Be My Baby, the melody in that song is sick and her vocals were on point.
Soul rebel can we have a blog on Michelle Williams her new promo pics and the full version of her single 'We Break the dawn' just dropped, and it is big news all over the internet.
i love my all and always b my baby
man i love all those number ones but i think its a tie between "vision of love" and "hero"... hero will forever be my favorite mariah song... those were the good old days when she was killin it...
i think mariah can pull it off, by the way check out this blog: http://djtriumph.blogspot.com
I'm a sucker for those dolphin notes as well -without them she's dead to me. Mimi better shape up her live performances.
I'ma have to go with "Vision of Love" with "My All" coming in at a close second. I just like the slower grooves by Mariah. I guess that's why I absolutely hated "Touch My Body" when it first came out, and I kinda still do. But it's growing on me, I suppose.
Hey Rebel, can you PLEASE post a video/song homage to LEVERT since Sean passed away over the weekend? I am really saddened by his passing. Levert was one of my favorite R&B groups of all time. I know Eddie and the rest of the fam are taking it extra hard right now.
Jazzy Soul - A Levert tribute post is a great idea -- I was already planning a Marvin Gaye one since tomorrow is the 24th annniversary of his death -- I'll make sure to do something before the week is over.
K - I'm going to do Michelle as my afternoon post.
Da mc is doing big things to bad she don't sound like the old mariah...
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As a fan I must say you took it back with that performance. My favorite #1's are Vision of love fantasy Love takes time and Always be my baby. Honestly if should does go to number 1I feel like that good look because who would have thought she would have been in same league as the Beatles or Elvis because back when she started no one imagined this because you had so many greats around running the show Whitney, Janet, Madonna Mary and so many others so when you hear this type of news you think those names. However I just wanna say that's a good look for anybody with a dream stay focused and keep your eye on the prize because it can happen. As for Mimi keep doing your thing and continue to let your talent shine.Keep writing and co writing because it does pay off.
@Rebel...Thank you so much! That Marvin tribute is a good look as well :)
Like others I didn't care for Touch My Body at first but it has really grown on me. The remix with Rick Ross and The Dream is fire though. I was surprised at how much I liked it. My favorite Mariah #1 is One Sweet Day since thats the era I was first introduced to her.
I can't even pick.
There are too many that I LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
damn!
Vision of Love
I Don't Wanna Cry
Always Be My Baby
Either "I Don't Wanna Cry" or "Don't Forget About Us."
FANTASY
Lets see....18 years...to get 17 #1's.....Beatles 7 years...to write and record 20 #1's.......
She is good but no elvis or beatles...besides...she will never beat beatles ...just wait till beatles are released on i tunes....all will be number 1 again and than some....
BYE BYE
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Heartbreaker (original & Missy RMX) & One Sweet Day (ft Boys II Men) did it 4 me!
Mariah has already overtaken Elvis to have the most number ones by a solo artist, as Billboard.com have revealed that Touch My Body has hit #1 on the Hot 100. The single has also become record breaking in the number of downloads in one week, shattering Rihanna's title.
Mimi is looking so hot right now, the songs she's aired or sung live are 'O.O.C'.
The Beatles better watch out, Mimi could have that title before the year is out! Who knows?
Congratulations Mariah!
mariah carey i wish you was my sister you are better then rhiannah and you so pretty im a big fan of you I SAW YOU on friday night procect and i got a bet set of you and mariah carey wallpaper on the computer mariah im sorry put i relley do love you
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