Charlie Rose - Mariah Carey

Charlie Rose interview with Mariah Carey in "The Charlie Rose Show", on November 2, 1999.
This video delves into Mariah Carey's journey from her 1990 debut to her latest single, Heartbreaker, showcasing her hands-on approach to music creation, from writing and producing to background vocals and arrangements. It explores her collaborations with industry giants like DJ Clue, Jay-Z, David Foster, Diane Warren, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The speaker reflects on Mariah's upbringing in Long Island, her transition from a backup singer to a solo artist, the pivotal recording deal with Columbia Records, and her continuous reinvention and personal growth in the music industry. Additionally, the video touches on Mariah's emotional journey, insecurities, resilience, and the importance of self-reflection and trusting oneself in the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry.
Topics setlist:
00:00 The Charlie Rose Show (intro)
00:18 Introduction to Mariah Carey
01:48 Being involved in the process of music
02:55 "Rainbow" (album) wasn't meant to be it
03:29 "All That Glitters" as a soundtrack project
03:54 "Heartbreaker" (from the "Rainbow" album)
05:07 Carey as a songrwiter
05:22 Meeting Phil Collins
05:55 Producers for the "Rainbow" album
07:10 Music collaborators for the "Rainbow" album
07:24 Carey on Patricia Hickey, her mother
09:18 The mixed-race background
11:36 The best-selling albums
13:04 The five-octave vocal range
14:23 Carey as a backup singer for Brenda K. Starr
15:36 The music executive's party
17:36 Recording deal with Tommy Mottola
20:02 Relationship with Mottola
24:32 "Butterfly" (album)
25:30 Post-divorce with Mottola
32:41 Carey on acting
33:47 Misconception about career
37:17 "Looking In" (from the "Daydream" album)
37:42 "Petals" (from the "Rainbow" album)
39:48 "Thank God I Found You" (from the "Rainbow" album)
40:06 Decision-making process to choose a album's single
41:07 Carey on singing ballads
42:17 Career future
44:18 The sense of power
47:05 Carey on relationships
48:23 Relationship with Luis Miguel
50:19 "Can't Take That Away" (from the "Rainbow" album)

[@lija_leza]

Singing voice: impeccable Speaking voice: simply melt worthy

[@weldalsabe3]

Her speaking voice is on another level

[@cristinachaliandroi1369]

Alone with the singing one😅

[@isaacniaz9022]

It’s beautiful

[@Rositasparks]

Mimi is a true treasure at 55 years old, she is on top of the world and better than ever ❤

[@copyrightcharacter1166]

I just got her audiobook :)

[@user-fs5tg5rr6d]

She sounds tired

[@Hiphopsessions]

Her mind, voice and vocabulary is so beautiful. Wow very articulated.

[@PHCCGirls]

Great interview, I really like his style of interviewing.

[@RC-wt2uo]

She's so technical and very hands-on.

[@jfd5289]

It's insane to think about how amazing and successful Mariah was in the 90s. She is so gifted.

[@callmeloony]

What a great Interview! Mariah was telling it all in a "mature" way

[@weav727]

I saw this when it was on tv the first time, by just happening to catch it. She is still being sooooo careful here, and basically says so.

[@HannahViolet-us9mj]

It wouldve been Soo hard wanting to break free from ur ex husband and releasing an album whilst he's still head of ur label (technically her boss)

[@LiamCoughlin]

I think this is one of the most comprehensive and genuine interviews I have seen of hers

[@robbinjuliano9014]

I remember watching Charlie Rose on PBS channel, in my younger years. I always loved his interviews.

[@Jo3Mama.]

Yeah, this man seems very cool and mature, imma have to check out more of his work.

[@Des_Zee]

​@@Jo3Mama.Yeah he was last on CBS this morning until he became a victim of the "me too" movement

[@Rositasparks]

@@Des_Zeea victim lol 😂

[@corgifriend876]

Great interview!! She's very relaxes, confident and the voice is incredible.

[@leebuckton3453]

I loved this interview! ❤

[@tunneltwerker]

Thank You for sharing.

[@tangled55]

13:58 Shoutout to you, Maureen.

[@felicegreece]

Oh my... Her husky voice 💗💗💗💗the same voice that can give me orgasms when singing..

[@Jo3Mama.]

tf is wrong with u?

[@runforit4203]

I remember thinking of Mariah Carey in the early 1990s as untouchable, that her responses were slick and to the point. She had this aura around her of impressiveness but untouchability. Knowing what we know now, it was Sony that forced this. There is this radio interview from mid 1990 (on KZbin) where she actually is pretty candid and joking around, but it seems like that had to be expunged from her personality. It’s sad.

[@nelsonalvesss]

A maior de todas ❤

[@LizDaWiz]

💝

[@LizDaWiz]

Introduction to Mariah Carey Being involved in the process of music "Rainbow" (album) wasn't meant to be it "All That Glitters" as a soundtrack project "Heartbreaker" (from the "Rainbow" album) Carey as a songrwiter Meeting Phil Collins Producers for the "Rainbow" album Music collaborators for the "Rainbow" album Carey on Patricia Hickey, her mother The mixed-race background 6 The best-selling albums The five-octave vocal range Carey as a backup singer for Brenda K. Starr The music executive's party Recording deal with Tommy Mottola 2 Relationship with Mottola "Butterfly" (album) Post-divorce with Mottola Carey on acting Misconception about career "Looking In" (from the "Daydream" album) "Petals" (from the "Rainbow" album) "Thank God I Found You" (from the "Rainbow" album) Decision-making process to choose a album's single Carey on singing ballads Career future The sense of power Carey on relationships Relationship with Luis Miguel "Can't Take That Away" (from the "Rainbow" album)

[@Hiphopsessions]

She obviously doesn't really care for the first album 😂

[@TeacherMattVlog]

I finally understand, it was really tommy who set her high above, if she would've got that warner studios, and had her self be a bold star on her career by wearing revealing clothes during the 90s, she wouldn't have been remembered today. Just sayin

[@ilovetati91]

that's bs. talent like that was always going to leave a legacy

[@drea24c]

Yup! He knew what he was doing…

[@Hiphopsessions]

No she already had written her first #1 song...

[@TeacherMattVlog]

@@Hiphopsessions yes but the promotion for the sale of her song wouldnt have sored high.

[@Hiphopsessions]

@@TeacherMattVlog it would have.

[@baselsamaha346]

You know like but anyway umm she's all over the place 🫣😂

[@Rositasparks]

For a young 30 year old (back in 1999 )who grew up in complete disfunction, surrounded by violence and trauma, she did a great job expressing herself while talking to a much older, seasoned interviewer. I’m sure now at 55 years old, she has gotten used to this type of thing ( maybe) ❤

[@TheLevantine]

No she wasn't, she was going through a lot of stuff, sabotaging, stalking, spying and people around her selling her out, yet she's so put together